Rolands new digital piano is perfect for learners it comes with Wi-Fi and connects to a beginner-friendly app to make things easy for music beginners

Date:
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Description:
Roland's FP-40 piano is the brand's first with Wi-Fi integration, and it
lands just in time for its accompanying music-learning app.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Roland has a new digital piano that has built-in Wi-Fi integration It's also launching a new music-learning app, Piano Sphere, with teaching techniques and real-time feedback As well as Wi-Fi, the piano has an upgraded speaker system with more accurate responsiveness Music company Roland is taking a massive step with its latest project thats pretty much unprecedented in the world of digital instruments it's launching a portable piano with built-in Wi-Fi support.

The $750 (roughly 750/ AU$1,149) FP-40 digital piano was unveiled today (September 1), coming in two finishes (black or white) with Bluetooth Audio/ MIDI and USB-C connectivity. Though this isnt new for digital instruments many leading piano manufacturers make the most of Bluetooth Wi-Fi
integration is unheard of. While thats essentially the selling point, the FP-40 packs a punch with additional features like Rolands Piano Reality Sound Engine, a technology that augments the finer details and tone of an acoustic piano. As for the keyboard, Roland uses weighted hammer-action keys, on top
of the triple-sensor tech it uses to ensure faster responsiveness when
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Just like your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, the FP-40 piano connects to
your home Wi-Fi like any other device, and it will receive regular software updates. But there's a reason why Roland has designed the new sound tool this way its to spotlight its new learning software.

Alongside the launch of its Wi-Fi-powered piano, Roland is launching Piano Sphere, an app developed by Skoove that offers teaching techniques to help
you improve your musical craft, whether youre a casual player or youre
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(Image credit: Roland) Similar to learning apps like Duolingo, Piano Sphere
is packed with personalized guidance, real-time feedback, and a rich library of high-quality content to keep you playing, as mentioned on the Roland site
. In addition to this, youll also be getting step-by-step lessons and even custom learning plans based on your current level.

The only thing is that youll need a phone or tablet to view a lot of the softwares insights, for example, tracking progress by viewing streaks and reward badges, but outside of that, the piano itself has some handy features. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our
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The FP-40s flagship Piano Sphere button lights up to give you feedback as you play away, and thanks to Wi-Fi connectivity, the piano automatically records playing history even when the Piano Sphere app isnt open. On top of that, you wont need to pay extra for a Piano Sphere subscription.

From the get-go, youll have basic access to 100 copyright-free songs spanning everything from classical compositions to pop music bangers. If you feel that youre ready to take the next step in mastering your skill, theres an option
to upgrade your Piano Sphere experience, which opens the doors to a library
of over 1,000 songs and lessons.

Obviously, learning app integration with modern instruments isnt a new thing previous models allow you to pair third-party apps via Bluetooth but the FP-40s built-in Wi-Fi will result in a much smoother experience. Not only that, it could be a hint at the direction Roland plans to take its future musical innovations. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a
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