Roland FA-06chat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

Sound engine and workflow impress once you dig in. Commenters repeatedly describe the FA-06 as packed with resources: 16-part multitimbral studio sets, strong EPs, pads, acoustic pianos, synth tones, a vocoder, and a linear sequencer rare in modern workstations. USB lets users send 16 direct audio tracks to a DAW, speeding up workflow. Several say the sound quality exceeded pricier workstations they'd owned, though some patches sound similar to each other and need EQ or compression to avoid feeling muddy or shallow.

Build quality and keybed are the most common complaints. Multiple users call the keys cheap, plasticky, and inconsistent, unsuitable for extended gig playing of piano or EP sounds, with one directly comparing it unfavorably to a Kronos and a Kurzweil PC361. The lack of aftertouch is flagged repeatedly as a dealbreaker for use as a controller or expressive playing. One owner also faults inconsistent black-key velocity requiring external MIDI correction, calling it a deal breaker for some buyers.

Reliability quirks and a demanding save workflow trip up new owners. Several comments describe real issues: an unresolved expression-pedal bug resetting part volume live, sudden polyphony/note dropouts during rehearsal, and no instant-erase looping, forcing one user to buy a separate loop pedal. Save Song does not store patch or studio-set edits, meaning every song needs its own saved patches, and editing patches later can break old saved songs. One buyer also faced a defective unit needing depot repair, though most describe years of solid use.