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ROLAND PIANO
DIG I TA L
DP-Series
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DP990RF-PE
Polished Ebony nish
DP990RF
Compact and contemporary, the DP990RF boasts
a gorgeous Polished Ebony finish, Ivory Feel
keyboard, and SuperNATURAL Piano sound.
Superior expression with the SuperNATURAL Piano
sound engine
The popular DP-Series acquires SuperNATURAL Piano technology while
maintaining its stylish compact footprint.
Enjoy superior sound, perfect touch, and modern style.
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DP990F-MC
Medium Cherry nish
DP990F
Choose your style — the standard DP990F is
available in two popular finishes: Satin Black
and Medium Cherry.
DP990F-SB
Satin Black nish
When lid is closed, a smooth, at surface is provided.
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SOUND
SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine provides the power and
expression of an acoustic grand
The DP990RF and DP990F are equipped with our newly developed
SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine, which was born by bringing together
V-Piano technology and 88-key stereo multisampling. This new sound
engine is the product of Roland’s deep research of the characteristics of
acoustic pianos, with the goal of faithfully reproducing the rich tone and true
expression of a concert grand piano. 128-voice polyphony ensures seamless
performance, even during the most dense and complex pieces.
Perfect touch and response in every key
Each note of a grand piano has its own character, due to the fact that the
strings are different sizes and lengths, use different materials, and are struck
by hammers of different sizes. These differences create variations in the
tonal color and resonance of each note. For the new SuperNATURAL Piano
sound engine, we sampled all 88 notes of a variety of world-class pianos
and used our unique digital technology to accurately reproduce the full, rich
tone and unique personality of these ne acoustic instruments.
True to the player’s touch
Pianos produce myriad differences not only in volume, but also in tone
based on how forcefully the key is struck. Our latest technology, the
SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine,
delivers natural and seamless
changes in tonal color in response
to the player’s touch. The expanded
dynamic range supports the most
advanced and subtle techniques,
just as one would expect from an
acoustic grand piano.
Variatio n in tone colo r produce d by
the Supe rNATURAL Pi ano sound
engine w ith heavie r touch.
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*The graph and drawings are artistic illustrations
Seamless note decay
The na tural decay of no tes
and be autiful linger ing tones
are essentia l elements of a
pia no’s sound. The dec aying
sou nd of an acoustic pi ano
not on ly decreases in volume,
but al so gradually c han ges
in col or to a softer to ne. The
Sup erN ATURA L P iano sound
eng ine repli cates this natura l decay, just li ke an acoustic gr and.
Variation in tone color produced by the
SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine as the
tone decays.
Volume
Natural variations in tonal quality
*The graph and drawings are artistic illustrations
Time
Inspiring creativity with Roland’s powerful
technologies
The DP990RF and DP990F feature “Piano Resonance”, which faithfully
reproduces the sympathetic vibrations*
other subtle nuances such as variations in lingering tones based on keyrelease speed*
damper pedal is depressed and the dampers move off the strings*
*1 String Resonance *2 Key Off Resonance *3 Damper Resonance
2
. It even replicates the resonance one hears while the
1
between strings, as well as
3
.
Continuous detection pedals respond to
the player’s sensitivities
The damper and soft pedals continuously detect the slightest differences
in the amount they are depressed, thus supporting a full range of pedal
expression. For example, there are subtle changes in tone where the
damper is barely touching the
string. There are also variations
in the sustain of a sound when
you depress the pedal gradually.
The pedals even support the
most subtle expression, such as
depressing the pedal again after
releasing it for an instant.
TOUC H
PHA II (Progressive Hammer Action II) Keyboard
For the most authentic keyboard feel,
the DP990RF and DP990F feature
Roland’s acclaimed PHA II keyboard
with Escapement, which yields a heavier
touch in the lower range and lighter
touch in the upper. It also provides lighter
resistance for pianissimo passages and
stronger resistance for fortissimo.
Innovative Ivory Feel keyboard
The DP990RF’s Ivory Feel keys are made of moisture-absorbent material
that offer the natural look and tactile feel of real ivory and ebony.
The characteristic “click feel”
of a grand piano
The DP990RF/990F’s Escapement
mechanism recreates the characteristic
click feel of grand-piano keys.
Combined with its authentic hammer
response, this action provides an
amazing recreation of the real thing.
When the keys are pressed slowly, the
resistance increases and then suddenly relaxes, just like playing a grand piano.
Change i n touch with E scapem ent when
key is pres sed
Grand Pi ano
PHA
with Esca pement
the key
Weight of p ressing
Depth of p ressing t he key
*The graph and drawings are artistic illustrations
Select a comfortable touch and
enjoy playing to your heart’s content
On the DP990RF/990F, users can choose between different touch
sensitivity – from light to standard and heavy. You can adjust the
touch response of your keyboard depending on how strong your
ngers are or for particular practice objectives.
Roland pays attention to intricate, important details
such as these
The length of the hidden portion of the
keys has been lengthened as much as
possible so the fulcrum is located farther
back on the keys. This reduces the
difference in touch response from the
front to the rear of the keys, replicating
the longer keys and superior response
of a grand piano.
Relati onship be tween key le ngth
and touc h weight
Key is the opti mum length (PHA II )
Long
Fulcrum
Key is too short
Short
Fulcrum
*The graph and drawings are artistic illustrations
Natural touch
Unnaturally heavy
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DESIGN
The slim, stylish appearance blends beautifully with
any decor
Compact, stylish, and approx. 30cm
(11-13/16") deep, the DP990RF
and DP990F impress with its sleek,
modern-furniture-like design,
featuring a solid, soft-close lid that
can be used as a music rest when
opened and a at desktop-like
surface when closed. The DP990RF
is available in luxurious Polished
Ebony (PE), and the DP990F is available in two beautiful nishes, Satin
Black (SB) and Medium Cherry (MC). The DP990RF/990F’s slim-line design
makes it easy to transport.
Form and function, attention to every detail
Large and small, no detail has been overlooked in the design of the
DP990RF/990F. The three solid-metal, silver-nish pedals are pure
class, offering solid feedback. The lid closes with gentle action,
ensuring smooth, slam-free operation. The headphone hook provides
handy storage.
LESSONS & ENTERTAINMENT
Features only available in the digital realm help
expand your musical universe
A 3-track recorder lets you easily record, play back, and save your
performances. This offers numerous benets for both performance and
practice, including the ability to work with left- and right-hand parts
separately. The “Twin Piano” function lets you split the keyboard left and
right into two regions, each with its own middle “C” and damper pedal.
Two players wearing headphones
can then play completely
independently without hearing one
another (Individual Twin-Piano),
a great application for “partner”
lessons or piano labs. Of course, the
ability to hear yourself privately on
headphones has always been a major
advantage of digital instruments, since
it allows you to play anytime, day or
night, without disturbing others.
Enjoy playing your favorite songs along with full
backing tracks
The DP990RF and DP990F come with a wide range of built-in songs, ranging
from classical to jazz. In addition, you can play commercially available SMF
music les or audio les stored on a standard USB ash memory device (sold
separately). With the optional Roland CD-01A CD Drive, you can even play back
and play along with songs directly from a standard audio CD. During playback
of the built-in songs or SMF music les from a USB memory key, you can alter
or mute individual tracks, such as a piano solo, to create an exciting ensemble
performance. Since you can alter both the key and tempo independently, you
can slow down playback when learning a new piece or nd a more comfortable
key for a song with which you want to sing along. During playback of audio les
from USB memory, you can also alter
key and tempo independently, as well
as minimize the lead vocal or instrument
via the “Center Cancel” function. Both
models also boast over 300 GM2/GS
tones with layer and split capability to
support almost any musical performance
or study.
DP990F-SB
Satin Black nish
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DP990R F/DP990F Control Panel
Options
Headphones
RH-A30
Headphones
RH-300
Specifications DP990RF/DP990F
Keyboard
Keyboard
Touch Sensit ivity
Keyboard M odes
Sound Ge nerator (Con forms to GM2 / G S / XG Lite)
Piano Sou nd
Max. Pol yphony
Tones
Temperamen ts
Stretch ed Tuning
Master Tuning
Transpose
Effect s
Record er
Tracks
Songs
Note Stor age
Control s
Tempo
Resolut ion
Metron ome
Internal M emory
Songs
Song Save For mat
[DP990RF] 88 keys (PHA II Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement) [DP990F] 88 keys (PHA II
with Escapement)
Touch: 5 levels / Fixed Touch
Whole, Dual (vo lume balance adjustable), Split (spli t point adjustable), Twin Piano
SuperNATU RAL Piano Sound
128 voices
337 tones (inc luding 8 drum sets, 1 SFX se t)
8 types [Equal , Just (Major), Just (Minor), Arabi c, Kirnberger, Meantone, Py thagorean,
Werckmeister], sel ectable temperament Key
On/Of f
415.3 to 466.2 H z (adjustable in in crements of 0.1 Hz)
Key Transpose: -6 to +5 (in s emitones)
Playback Transpose (wi th Audio CD / Audio File): -6 to +5 (in se mitones)
Reverb (Off, 10 levels)
[Only for Piano Tones] Damper Resonanc e (Off, 10 levels), String Resonance (Of f, 10 levels),
Key Off Reso nance (Off, 10 levels)
[Only for Organ Tones] Rot ary Speaker Effect (Slow/ Fast)
3 tracks
Recorder sec tion: 1 song, Internal Memo ry: Max.99 songs
Approx. 30,0 00 notes
Song Selec t, Play/Stop, Rec, Rewinding, F ast-forwarding, Previous s ong, Next song, Track
Mute, Mute Volum e, Tempo, Tempo Mute, All S ongs Play, Count-in, Song Volu me, Center
Cancel (only for au dio playback)
Quarter no te = 10 to 500, Audio Playback Spe ed: 75–125%
120 ticks per quar ter note
Tempo: Quarter no te= 10 to 500,Beat: 2/2 , 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/ 8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8,
Volume: 11 levels
Max. 99 so ngs
Standard MI DI Files (Format 0)
Headphones
RH-L20
Headphones
RH-5
Exter nal Memor y
Exter nal Storage
Playable So ng Format
Song Save For mat
Other
Internal S ongs
Connec tors
Rated Power O utput
Volume Level (SPL)*
Speaker s
Display
Control s
Pedals
Other Fun ctions
Power Cons umption
Cabinet
Access ories
Dimens ions
Weight (in cluding
piano st and)
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of these units are subject to change without prior notice.
USB Flash Memory
M-UF2G
USB Flash M emory (sold separately), Floppy D isk (when using an optional flo ppy disk drive)
Standard MI DI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Or iginal Format (i-For mat),
Audio File (WAV 44 .1 k Hz / 16-bit Linear Form at),
Audio CDs (CD -DA) (when using an optiona l CD drive)
Standard MI DI Files (Format 0)
72 songs
DC inlet, Inpu t jacks (L/Mono, R), Out put jacks (L/Mono, R), MI DI connectors (In, Out),
Phones jack (S tereo) x 2, External Memor y connector
12 W x 2
105 dB
12 cm x 2 (with Speaker box)
7-segments, 3 cha racters (LED)
Volume
Damper (capable o f continuous detection),
Soft (capable of c ontinuous detection, fu nction assignable),
Sostenuto (fun ction assignable)
Panel Lock, V- LINK
24W
[DP99 0RF] Polished Eb ony [DP990F ] Satin Black, Medium Ch erry
Owner’s Man ual, AC Adaptor, Power Cord (for AC Adaptor), Headp hone Hook, Cord
Clamps, Sta bilizer
[with lid closed] 1,3 98 (W) x 344 (D) x 781 (H) mm
55-1/16 (W) x 13 -9/16 (D) x 30-3/4 (H) inc hes
[with lid opened] 1,398 (W ) x 339 (D) x 974 (H) mm
55 -1/16 (W) x 13-3 /8 (D) x 38-3/8 (H) inc hes
* Measurement s include stabilizer compo nents attached.
[DP99 0RF] 48.9 kg/107 lb s 13 oz [DP9 90F]47.8 kg/105 lbs 7 oz
* These f igures were me asured accor ding to the meth od that is base d on Roland’s tech nical stand ard.
USB CD Drive
CD-01A
Ensuring high quality while protecting the environment:
Roland is ISO9001 and ISO14001 certified
At Roland, several group companies have obtained ISO9001 certification. In addition, in
January 1999, Roland also received ISO14001 international environmental management
system certification. We’re actively seeking ways to maintain harmony with the environment.
(ISO=International Standardization Organization: an organization for the promotion of
standardization of international units and terms. They provide
different categories of certification: ISO9001 Series certification
is a product quality certification for products that undergo a
certain level of quality control from the design stage to the after
service stage; ISO14001 Series cer tification is for environmentrelated standards. Each member of the Roland Group is
striving to obtain certification.)
ISO9001 ISO14001
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Tree-planting project in Indonesia
The wood used to make our digital-piano
cabinets is imported from Indonesia. In
2008, Roland designated a 100-hectare
area for tree planting, where the company
has been planting trees for environmental
purposes. The area contains a mixture of
protected forest and trees designated
for digital-piano-cabinet production. This
forestation project is expected to offset
approximately 10,000 tons of CO2 over
a period of 20 years.
Roland , V-Piano, and
All spec ificat ions and ap pearanc es are subje ct to chang e without n otice.
All trad emarks use d in this cat alog are th e proper ty of their r espect ive compan ies.
are eithe r register ed tradem arks or trad emarks of Ro land
Corpor ation in th e United St ates and/or o ther count ries.
Printed i n Japan Apr. 2010 RAM -458 3 GR-UPR-S S B1C2
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