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Ultimate piano sound and stylish design, Sound design, Media features touch – Roland DP-990R User Manual

Page 2: Lessons, Form and function, attention to every detail, Three pedals for authentic expression, The characteristic “click feel” of a grand piano, New pha ii (progressive hammer action ii) keyboard, Adjustable touch for comfort and enjoyment, A universe of sounds at your fingertips

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Satin Black

DP-990-SB

With the DP-990, treat yourself to a new, personalized style of piano.

• This stylish and popular piano, approx. 30cm (11-13/16”) deep, is a perfect addition to any environment.

• The sound and touch are as close as you can get to a concert grand piano.
Along with the three luxurious silver-finish pedals, and other eye-catching details, the DP-990 exudes class and elegance.

• Play along with your favorite music through the built-in sound system via audio CD or audio from USB flash memory.

• Match any interior. The DP-990 comes in your choice of classic Satin Black or warm Medium Cherry finish.

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The slim, stylish appearance blends
beautifully with any decor

Compact, stylish, and approx. 30cm (11-13/16”) deep, the DP-990

impresses 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 flat desktop-like

surface when closed. The piano

is available in two gorgeous

finishes: Satin Black (SB) and

Medium Cherry (MC). The

DP-990’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 DP-990. The three solid-metal, silver-finish pedals are pure

class, of fering solid feedback. The lid closes with gentle action,

ensuring smooth, slam-free operation. The headphone hook

provides handy storage.

SOUND

DESIGN

Connect USB flash memory or
an external CD drive for play- and sing-along fun

The DP-990’s USB port opens a world of exciting add-ons and extra

functionality. Play along with audio files (.wav format) or Standard

MIDI files directly from a USB flash memory, or layer pre-recorded

music with your performance by connecting a USB CD drive

(optional) to the external USB memory port. You can even enjoy

karaoke, minus-one-style sing-alongs using the DP-990’s Center

Cancel feature, which minimizes pre-recorded vocals. In addition,

the external audio input lets you

connect music-playback

devices such as portable audio

players for playback through

the DP-990’s speakers. Your

audience won’t believe how

much music is coming from a

single instrument.

MEDIA FEATURES

TOUCH

Three pedals for authentic expression

The true-to-life response of the DP-990 doesn’t stop with the keys.

Three continuously monitored pedals ensure that your footwork is

conveyed accurately as well. When the pedals are pressed, the same

subtle changes in sound are reproduced just as an acoustic piano’s

damper pedal reacts with the strings. You can also control the breadth

of sound by adding gradual pressure on the pedals.

The characteristic “click feel” of a grand piano

The DP-990’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.

New PHA II (Progressive Hammer Action II) Keyboard

For the most authentic keyboard feel, the DP-990 features 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.

Adjustable touch for comfort and enjoyment

To accommodate a wide variety of playing styles, the DP-990 offers

three selectable levels of touch control: Light, Standard, and Heavy.

Choose the level that best suits your playing style, and your piano

sessions will be more comfortable and enjoyable.

A universe of sounds at your fingertips

In addition to its grand-piano centerpiece, the DP-990 provides over 300 other

instruments to choose from. Using the Dual function you can enjoy luscious

textures of sound by layering different instruments while you are playing.

Internal Song List

Practice with a virtual orchestra or band

Use the built-in songs and music data to make practice more fun. You

can play back songs with the left-hand part muted, which leaves only the

right-hand part audible as you play along with your left hand. This is a great

way to improve hard-to-master left-hand playing. It’s also more enjoyable

to practice accompanied by the backing of the onboard ensemble.

LESSONS

Damper pedal,

right-key range

Damper pedal,

left-key range

Same key “C”

Recorder, Twin Piano,
and other practice-friendly features

The DP-990 is fun to play, but it also helps you become a better player

thanks to its wealth of bonus features. The built-in metronome lets you

freely set tempo and rhythm, while the onboard recorder lets you

separately record your left- and right-hand playing and listen back to

check your accuracy. Twin-Piano is

designed for side-by-side lessons or

performances with a teacher or duet

partner. It enables the keyboard to be

split into two parts, each of which covers

the same octaves. In addition, the left

and right pedals can be reassigned to act

as damper pedals for either side of the

split keyboard.

1 La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin
2 La Campanella
3 Trio Grande
4 Scherzo No.2
5 Sonate No.15
6 Liebesträume 3
7 Étude, op.10-3
8 Je te veux
9 Valse, op.64-1
10 Golliwog’s Cakewalk
11 Fantaisie-Impromptu
12 Arabesque 1
13 An der schönen,

blauen Donau
14 Auf Flügeln des Gesanges
15 Mazurka No.5
16 Gymnopédie 1
17 Étude, op.25-1
18 Clair de Lune
19 Étude, op.10-5
20 Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum
21 Grande Valse Brillante
22 La prière d’une Vierge

23 Course en Troïka
24 To The Spring
25 Valse, op.64-2
26 Radetzky Marsch
27 Träumerei
28 Moments Musicaux 3
29 Prélude, op.28-15
30 Harmonious Blacksmith
31 Ungarische Tänze 5
32 Türkischer Marsch

(Beethoven)
33 Nocturne No.2
34 Frühlingslied
35 Präludium
36 Jägerlied
37 Menuet Antique
38 Für Elise
39 Türkischer Marsch (Mozart)
40 Ständchen
41 Humoreske
42 Blumenlied
43 Alpenglöckchen
44 Menuett G dur (Beethoven)

45 Venezianisches Gondellied
46 Alpenabendröte
47 Farewell to the Piano
48 Brautchor
49 Battle of Waterloo
50 Wiener Marsch
51 Le Coucou
52 Menuett G dur (Bach)
53 Spinnerlied
54 Gavotte
55 Heidenröslein
56 Zigeuner Tanz
57 La Cinquantaine
58 Csikos Post
59 Dolly’s Dreaming Awakening
60 La Violette
61 Fröhlicher Landmann
62 Sonatine op.36-1

(Clementi)
63 Sonatine op.20-1

(Kuhlau)
64 Sonatine No.5

(Beethoven)
65 Fly Flee

Ultimate Piano Sound and Stylish Design

When lid is closed, a smooth, flat surface is provided.

88-key stereo multi-sampled piano sound

The DP-990 features a world-class 88-key concert grand sound, with

individual multi-samples for every key. It’s touch responsive to the

subtlest pressure and nuance — from the

deepest, most powerful bass to the most

delicate high notes. You can even custom tailor

your own piano sound by adjusting Damper

Resonance, String Resonance, Key-Off

Resonance, and other parameters.

The resonant sound of a full concert grand

Roland’s amazing 3D Sound Control allows the DP-990 to produce a rich,

deep resonant sound that transcends the size of the instrument. The built-in

Dynamic Sound Control adds brilliance and zest

so the piano can ring clear, even during ensemble

playing. The internal sound system, with two

high-performance 12 W speakers, delivers the definition

and volume required for a high-quality piano sound.

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