Roland FP-60Xchat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

The core piano sound and dynamics win people over. Multiple commenters call the SuperNATURAL piano engine 'unreal' in dynamic range, better sustaining than the FP-30X, and preferable to rival Kawai ES-series units at a similar price. Owners describe themselves as 'over the moon' or unable to put it down. Some note a slightly artificial attack or harshness in mid-octave fortes, but overall the piano tone is seen as a standout for the price tier.

USB Audio is advertised as a headline feature but disappoints in practice. Roland markets simultaneous USB MIDI and USB Audio over one cable, confirmed in the manual, but real users report drawbacks: output is quieter than a normal MIDI controller, internal speakers don't mute automatically when connected, and one owner found audio-out latency too high for sequencer software even though MIDI worked fine. This gap between marketing and real-world performance is a recurring frustration.

Value comparisons against the FP-30X and competitors spark debate. Several commenters question whether the FP-60X's extra cost over the FP-30X is justified, since spec sheets look nearly identical aside from bigger speakers, more voices, and a display. Others compare it favorably to the Kawai ES520 on voice count and price, while some found it heavier. A few report unlucky units with misbehaving keys, though most describe satisfaction after ownership of months or years.