It's not possible on any digital piano (or any other digital instrument, eg. drums), as it would introduce very noticeable delay.

It does have usb midi if you want to connect to a computer to play VSTs plus Bluetooth midi. No traditional midi inputs or outputs sadly.

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@Maafa 1619 what's your opinion over the Roland's sound vs kawai's sound. Kawai has the best key action but Roland uses modeling to produce the sound.

@@uni8894 although I currently own a Yamaha digital piano I am slowly coming over to buying a new kawai or Roland ,however the Yamaha sound is amazing but I am prepared to Sacrifice this for a lighter keyboard action!

I haven't measured the actual weight but I felt the keys allowed me to play with more expression than previous range. When we get them in the showroom I'll check the key weight and film a comparison video

Oh, that would be great, thank you! I really like your videos, they are allways very informative and professional.

Thanks for creating this video Tony. I would be interested to know what the down weight is too. I have sensitive hands due to arthritis issues and the keyboard weight is important to me. Thanks again!

Bonners Music Superstore hi, have you had a chance to answer this question? How would you describe the keys, the touch? Are the keys light and airy when playing or heavy? do they have a punchy feel when they are depressed? Can the sound when tapping the keys be heard when playing at a low or no volume or when using headsets?

Apparently not then xD

@@snyggmikael I was guessing so. 😕

The jacket should be fine, i'd be more worried about the piano!!

11 months already goes and still Yamaha Clavinova series have better key actions.

@@someguyfromarcticfreezer6854 Hi thanks, and against Kawai ES8?...

@@uni8894 Hi thanks, and against Kawai ES8?...

LX708 is supplied in one unit, just like a small acoustic piano.

704 is using old modelling system and worse action

Michał Broda i absolutely agree. Being digitally connected does not get us a true sense of what the instrument can do. I’ve been searching for videos where they do this but no luck so far. If you find one, please share - i will do same.

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@@skyweeeeee Yeah I've seen that, actually I have my own LX-708 although I got it broken and I'm waiting for replacement, might take a while since Roland is not in a hurry it seems :/ Anyway I was able to hear it in person and the sound is amazing.

@@PianoMichal does it sound better than say a acoustic upright piano like yamaha u series or kawai kXXX series?

@@JitinMisra I think it does. At least for me. Especialy since bass sound is as deep as on concert grand thanks to the huge woofer speakers. But there is problem with noisy keys after few weeks of usage so beware.

Meant the sound of the CLP785.

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Tran Linh it might be improv

It is improv judging by the way he plays it

@@blarox9121 thank you, I ended up playing it by ear after listening to it many times :)

Tran Linh some dedication

Tran Linh I wish I could play by ear

I chose this Roland piano for our church because it does not have the clacking key noise. I purchased a Casio for at home because it also doesn't have the key noise. I have a Yamaha keyboard and I've opened it up to try dampen the clacking keys because like you, I can't get past the noise.

The LX708 is much taller at 1180mm than the LX17 being 1070mm. It also only comes in one unit weighing 110kg, meaning that moving it or taking it upstairs will be more difficult and the top and bottom do not separate like the LX17 that weighs 87kg in total. They have made changes to the Keyboard action, using the new Hybrid Grand action rather than the PHA-50. It also has 8 speakers rather than 6 giving a richer and more immersive sound along with the larger cabinet design. It is also compatible with the new Roland Piano Everyday App. You can check out all of the features and compare it with the LX17 on the Roland UK website. They will be arriving over the next month or so. If you would like to contact us direct on 01323 636140 we can let you know when the first display models arrive.

@@bonnersmusic Can you please let us know what was the experince for you with the Roland LX708 speakers sound? For me, it seems like the piano tones sounds great through headphones, recorded, however playing them through spakers seem to lack the clarity that the previous generation had. Did you experience that? thank you very much.

Thanks for this info and i was about to order one but it would have to go upstairs so thats that then.@@bonnersmusic

Digital pianos offer many convenient features such as silent practice with headphones, no ongoing maintenance costs (tuning etc), recording features, connectivity to other devices, amongst other things. Due to their lighter physical weight, digital pianos can also be easily installed in places where a traditional acoustic would not be possible. Both types of piano (digital & acoustic) have their advantages dependent upon the needs of the player & the environment.

@@bonnersmusic Can't you just provide this as a sticky note somewhere, since this same question is repeated in every single thread. :-)

£3000 doesn't buy you much in an acoustic piano. You need to spend at least £5000 to get something ok. Unless I was spending £12,000, I'd get a top end digital. The Kawai Novus NV10 is very impressive (albeit not loud enough imo). I have a Kawai CS8 and it's amazing for the money.

Not well. Tried them both. Get the 708

No, here you get better playability, sensibility, can make your own sound on can get maybe ten of these for one Steinway, that go out of tune all the time

@@solbriller1 I can understand both of you. If you have a good modern Steinway, the perfect room for it, and can tune it every let's say 18 months, it's still far better than anything digital. But - if you really want an excellent digital one, go for the biggest Avantgrand by Yamaha or the Kawai Novus NV 10 over this cheap Roland.

@@solbriller1 By the way Mr. Denglisch, it's sensitivity what you mean.

Yes it certainly will be available at Bonners - should be in our stores by the end of November

I disagree. They look nice. Less annoying than a off-set touchscreen that's always-on

Roland

Forget Roland chose between Kawai CA and CN series or Yamaha Clavinova in it.

We believe Android version will also be available

Both iOS and Android apps are available. Google "roland piano every day".

@@bonnersmusic Thank you.

@@wallyllaw Thank you.

I agree. And often I find European pianos to be brighter than some American ones.

European pianos like the Bechstein, Steingraeber, and the Bösendorfer and known to be warm and bright, each note ringing singing independently from the others. Americans like Baldwin and Mason & Hamlin are more harmonic and mellow.

You can only hide the control on the LX705 and LX706 models due to the fallboard design.

I much prefer this to the stupid "Cheekblock" design that makes the piano more asymmetrical

totally agree, it looks horrible. Would not consider it for that reason alone. Also dates the instrument quickly

@@omedome2787 You can hide the buttons on LX705 using the lid if you want to.

hahaha,,it hurts like hell,,i am like please no i am gonna buy that

Volume control, 0 maintenance, recording capabilities, ease of transportation. To name a few :)

People who live in apartments, condos, flats, townhouses often cannot purchase an acoustic due to neighbors/tenants who live above/below you and to the left/right of you.

Noise is the main problem - with digital, you can practice at a reasonable volume or with headphones. Plus you get more sounds and features (midi etc.), so they are more versatile. I would love a real grand someday but it isn’t practical where I live and neighbours wouldn’t thank me either! Not to mention this acts as a nice Bluetooth speaker!