Roland GP-6 Digital Grand Piano - Polished White
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Frequently Asked Questions: Roland GP-6
What kind of piano is the Roland GP-6, and who is it best suited for?
The GP-6 is a digital baby grand piano built around Roland's Piano Reality Premium technology, designed for players who want a full-featured, expressive instrument in a grand piano cabinet that fits a home or studio environment. It suits a wide range of players, from serious students and advancing musicians who want genuine grand piano touch and tone, to households where the look and presence of a baby grand is as important as the playing experience.
How much space does the Roland GP-6 require?
The GP-6 has a depth of approximately 38 inches and a width of just over 55 inches, giving it the proportions of a traditional baby grand while still being meaningfully smaller than a full-size concert grand. It is a substantial piece of furniture and works best in a dedicated living room, music room, or studio with adequate floor space, rather than a tight apartment setting.
What sound engine does the GP-6 use, and how does it handle polyphony?
The GP-6 uses Roland's Piano Reality Premium modeling sound engine, which recreates the acoustic behavior of a grand piano at a component level, including the strings, soundboard, hammers, and cabinet resonances. When playing piano sounds, polyphony is unlimited, meaning notes and sympathetic resonances sustain and decay in full detail no matter how complex the passage. Non-piano sounds draw from a generous 256-voice polyphony pool.
What is the key action like on the GP-6, and how does it feel compared to an acoustic grand?
The GP-6 uses Roland's PHA-50 keyboard, which features progressive hammer weighting, escapement, and hybrid wood and molded key construction with both Ebony and Ivory Feel surfaces. The hybrid wood core gives the keys a natural flex and weight distribution that closely mirrors an acoustic grand, while High Precision Sensing captures subtle playing nuances with exceptional accuracy. All three pedals support continuous detection and damper modeling for full half-pedal control.
How many sounds does the GP-6 have, and can I customize the piano tone?
The GP-6 includes 324 sounds spanning grand and upright pianos, electric pianos, organs, and a wide range of other voices. For players who want to go deeper, the onboard Piano Designer tools let you adjust string tuning and temperament, keyboard sensitivity, duplex scaling, cabinet resonances, and more. Six ambience types with 11 depth settings are also available, letting you place the piano in acoustic environments ranging from an intimate studio to a large cathedral.
How does the GP-6 speaker system perform, and will it fill a room?
The GP-6 features a five-speaker Piano Reality Premium projection system with a total output of 85 watts across cabinet, spatial, and near-field speaker channels. The multi-channel design places speakers strategically within the cabinet to envelop both the player and the room with sound, and the near-field speakers direct tone directly toward the player for an immersive, physically present experience. Opening the lid broadens the projection further, just as it would on an acoustic grand.
Can the GP-6 be used for silent practice with headphones?
Yes. The GP-6 includes both a 1/4-inch and two 1/8-inch headphone outputs, allowing two players to practice simultaneously in complete silence. Volume is easily adjustable at any time, and the near-field speaker design means that even at low volumes the player hears a rich, detailed sound before reaching for headphones.
Does the GP-6 support Bluetooth, and what can I connect to it?
Yes. The GP-6 supports Bluetooth audio for streaming music from a smartphone or tablet through the piano's speaker system, and Bluetooth MIDI for wireless connection to music production and learning apps. A stereo 1/8-inch aux input is also available for wired audio connections, and USB ports support computers and flash storage for recording and file transfer.
Can two people play on the GP-6 at the same time?
Yes. Twin Piano mode splits the 88-key keyboard into two mirrored sections with identical ranges, making it ideal for side-by-side lessons or duet practice. The split and layer features offer additional options for performance and creative use, and the dual headphone outputs let both players monitor privately when needed.
Does the GP-6 require tuning or regular maintenance like an acoustic baby grand?
No. The GP-6 never goes out of tune and requires none of the voicing, regulation, or humidity management that acoustic grands demand. It is significantly lighter than any acoustic piano of comparable size, making it easier to position and move. The instrument will perform exactly as it did on day one, indefinitely, with no ongoing service costs.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | ROL-GP6PW |
| Vendor | Roland |
| Bluetooth | Audio Receiving |
| Built In Speakers | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB and Bluetooth |
| Included From Manufacturer |
Owner's Manual Power cord Headphone hook |
| Keys Weighted | Hammer Weighted |
| Key Cover | Yes |
| Number of Keys | 88 |
| MPN | GP-6-PW |
| Piano Cabinet Style | Grand |
| Accompaniments | No |
| Duet Mode | Yes |
| Finish | Polished White |
| Half-Damper Support | Yes |
| Audio Inputs | Stereo 1/8" Aux |
| Audio Outputs |
1/4" (L/Mono, R) 2 x 1/8" Headphones 1/4" Headphones |
| Key Action | PHA-50 Hybrid Keyboard with Escapement, Ebony/Ivory Feel and High Precision Sensing |
| Layer Feature | Yes |
| Metronome | Yes |
| Pedals |
Damper (capable of continuous detection) Soft (capable of continuous detection, function assignable) Sostenuto (function assignable) |
| Rhythm Patterns | 80 |
| Song Recorder | Audio & MIDI |
| Number of Songs |
MIDI: (Approx. 70,000 notes memory) Audio (Requires USB Flash Memory) |
| Number of Sounds | 324 |
| Speaker Power |
25 W x 2 20 W x 1 15 W x 2 |
| Speaker Size |
Spatial Speakers: 4 3/4" x 2 Cabinet Speakers: 9 7/8" Near-field Speakers: 2" x 2 |
| Split Feature | Yes |
| Storage Type | USB Flash Drive;Internal |
| Transpose Feature | Yes |
| Voices of Polyphony |
Piano: Limitless (solo playing using 'Piano' tones) Other tones: 256 |
| Weight | 200 lbs 10 oz |
| Width | 55 5/16" |
| Depth | 37 13/16" |
| Height |
39 11/16" 60 1/8" with top open |
Roland's renowned digital piano warranty covers select HP, LX, and GP pianos to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for ten (10) years with in-home service. The motorized moving key mechanisms found on some models include a five (5) year warranty. This warranty is designed to give you full confidence in your new piano. Whether you’re just starting, or you’re a seasoned piano veteran, Roland's ten-year warranty has you covered. For more information please visit www.roland.com
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