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The “SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine” delivers the power
and expression of an acoustic grand
The LX-10F is 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 fine 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.
Inspiring creativity with Roland’s powerful technologies
The LX-10F features “Piano Resonance”, which faithfully reproduces the
sympathetic vibrations*
1
between strings, as well as other subtle nuances
such as variations in lingering tones based on key-release speed*
2
. It even
replicates the resonance one hears while the damper pedal is depressed
and the dampers move off the strings*
3
. The LX-10F features “Piano
Designer”, which lets you customize all components of the piano’s sound,
even the position of the “virtual” grand piano lid.
*1 String Resonance *2 Key Off Resonance *3 Damper Resonance
Volume
Time
Natural variations in tonal quality
Variation in tone color produced by the
SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine as the
tone decays.
QUALITY & DESIGN
Stunning, Streamlined Cabinet
The LX-10F’s polished ebony and satin-black hybrid finish beautifully
complement each other. The look is strong and bold, yet the depth of
the piano is just 45.3cm (17-7/8"). The fallboard’s interior has a mirror
finish that reflects the keyboard and moving fingers in the style of a
grand piano, bringing a sense of visual enjoyment to your playing. The
fallboard can be used as a music rest when opened. It closes slowly
and gently, combining both safety and aesthetic grace. Cables can be
neatly hidden in the rear of the piano, allowing the LX-10F to be easily
placed against a wall. It can even be set up in the center of a room
since the rear of the piano has an attractive appearance.
Natural, Rich Sound with Built-In Speakers
The LX-10F is equipped with the specially designed “Grand Piano
Presence
II
six-component Sound System”. By taking advantage of the
piano’s vertical cabinet chamber, and installing six speakers in optimal
positions, the LX-10F is able to produce
sounds that emanate from the entire
instrument, filling the room with rich,
resonant sound. In addition to its beautiful
appearance, the lid also shapes the
piano’s overall tonal character. It can be
closed and opened, which allows the lid to
vary the tone from mellow to bright.
The PHA
III
keyboard translates
the emotions of the player into sound
Its natural touch is not produced by springs, by the hammer’s weight
and movement. Just as in an acoustic piano, the lower notes feel slightly
heavier and the higher notes feel lighter. The PHA
III
keyboard also faithfully
replicates the unique response of grand pianos, where the keys move
downward lightly when you play softly
and give more resistance when you
play more forcefully. The acclaimed PHA
III
keyboard accurately responds to the
player’s touch, from the most subtle
and delicate to the most bombastic
technique. As the pianist’s emotion
and intention changes, so too does the piano’s intonation. As the PHA
III
keyboard drives our SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine, subtle differences of
articulation are faithfully reflected in the tone for a true grand-piano experience.
Simulated “escapement” replicates the feel and
response of a grand piano
Press a key slowly and you will feel the resistance increase gradually
and then become lighter again. This occurs on acoustic pianos when
the hammer releases or “escapes” from the key mechanism. By
replicating this, the PHA
III
keyboard further enhances the superb
response and expression of Roland pianos.
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.
tops are made of a material that replicates the unique appearance and
texture of real ivory and ebony keys. The white keys consist of a two-
piece “surface over base material”
construction to create the same
appearance you would find on an
acoustic piano. It also reduces the
noise of fingernails tapping the keys.
Thanks to its moisture-absorbing
characteristics, the Ivory-Feel
keyboard feels better the more you
play it.
The Ivory-Feel keyboard replicates
the texture of ivory and ebony
Modeled after high-end acoustic grand pianos, the white and black key
Progressive Damper Action Pedal
The LX-10F features Roland’s new Progressive Damper Action pedal
mechanism, which closely replicates the pedal response of acoustic
pianos. When you first start to press the damper pedal it offers
lighter resistance, but as you press it farther, the resistance increases just
as it does on an acoustic piano. This new design enables more accurate
pedaling response. The depth of the damper pedal allows subtle control
of tonal decay by letting you easily find the point where the damper pedal
effect starts to work, and by continuous detection of the depth of the
pedal.
The damper pedal can also accurately express the unique sound decay
when “half-pedaling”. The sound immediately decays to a certain degree
of volume after key release, and then
is sustained with rich resonances just
as when the damper pedal is fully
pressed. As a result, this pedal can
accurately convey the techniques of
even the most demanding pianists.
A comfortable texture has been achieved thanks to
new materials with moisture-absorbing characteristics.
Keyboard
Finger
moisture
Finger
moisture
Moisture
absorption
Moisture
absorption
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Natural touch
Fulcrum
Long
Key is the optimum length (PHA
III
)
Unnaturally heavy
Fulcrum
Short
Key is too short
Relationship between key length
and touch weight
Resistance change of the
damper pedal
Depr
essed
re
si
st
an
ce
of the pedal
Depressed depth of the pedal
Grand Piano
Progressive Damper
Action Pedal
The dampers
start to move
Damper Pedal : HALF
Damper Pedal : FULL
Sustaining
Time
Time
Sustaining
Variation of decay depending on the
degree to which the damper pedal is
pressed
Key Off Point
Volume
Volume
Volume
Damper Pedal : OFF
Time
Seamless note decay
The natural decay of notes and
beautiful lingering tones are essential
elements of a piano’s sound. The
decaying sound of an acoustic piano
not only decreases in volume, but also
gradually changes in color to a softer
tone. The SuperNATURAL Piano
sound engine replicates this natural
decay, just like an acoustic grand.
*The graph and drawings are artistic illustrations
Grand Piano Presence
II
six-component
Sound System
Elegant, sophisticated, and streamlined …
a digital piano that warms hearts and homes
*The graph and drawings are artistic illustrations
Its gorgeous upright cabinet adds a touch of class to any environment.
SuperNATURAL Piano engine delivers world-class sound and feel.
Experience the joy of authentic piano performance with the LX-10F.
LX-10F
