Roland HP203 Specifications

-88-key multi-sampled piano sound with piano resonance

-PHA II progressive hammer-action keyboard with Escapement 

-Twin Piano Mode

-128 note polyphony

-306 tones (including 8 drum sets, SFX set)

-Key transpose, Playback transpose (with Audio CD/Audio File)

-SMF and WAV file playback via USB Host port

-Effects: Reverb, Key off resonance, String resonance, Damper resonance

-3 track recorder

-65 built-in songs

-Built-in metronome

-3 pedals (Soft/Sostenuto/Damper)

-Connectors: Input/Output Jacks, Headphone Jack x 2, USB Connector, MIDI (In/Out)

-Audio CD playback key control with optional external USB-CD drive

-2 x 30-watt speaker system

-Weight: 56kg

-Dimensions: 1367mm (W) x 422mm (D) x 1036mm (H)

Key features explained

PHA II Keyboard (Progressive Hammer Action II)

These next generation keyboards feature a redesigned progressive hammer-action mechanism for a natural touch response from pianissimo to fortissimo. Without the use of strings, the keyboard uses hammer weight alone to achieve the same responsive natural touch as a grand piano. Keys for low notes are more heavily weighted, as you move up the keyboard the key weight becomes progressively lighter.

When the keys are pressed slowly, the resistance increases and then suddenly relaxes. The escapement architecture of the keys reproduces the characteristic click feel of a grand piano for the ultimate in realistic performance and expression.

Twin Piano Mode

Twin Piano Mode enables the keyboard to be split into two parts, each of which covers the same octaves. Ideal when practising beside a teacher-the left and right pedals can be reassigned to act as damper pedals for either side of the split keyboard.

Audio Song Playback

Play back songs from a CD*, you can even minimize the pre-recorded vocals with the centre cancel feature and transpose the key with a pitch change feature. You can also playback audio files (WAV format) and standard MIDI files via USB memory stick.

*USB CD Drive required

The Roland HP207, HP204 and HP203 are equipped with a Roland Audio Port, which lets you connect an ipod or any portable music player.