Roland LX-6 Premium Digital Piano

Overview

At the height of excellence among Roland’s lineup of home digital upright pianos, the LX6 embodies unparalleled significance, serving as a testament to the brand’s constant progression. For aficionados acquainted with Roland and its expansive range of premium instruments, the LX series emerges as a remarkable showcase of the brand’s capabilities. Boasting critical features like the new cutting-edge Piano Reality Modeling Tone Engine, limitless polyphony, and the esteemed Hybrid Grand action, now enhanced with Dynamic Sensor Acceleration, the LX6 ensures an immersive and expressive playing experience.

Among the latest iterations in the LX Series, the LX6 distinguishes itself by its slightly taller stature compared to the LX5 while retaining the elegant aesthetics of an acoustic upright piano. Beyond its captivating appearance, the LX6 seamlessly integrates a sophisticated stereo system, enabling seamless wireless music streaming from any smart device via Bluetooth connectivity.

Noteworthy is the new advanced 4.1-speaker configuration of the LX6, meticulously engineered to deliver a more immersive sound experience with precisely tuned speaker placement and an upgraded speaker grille design. Additionally, the inclusion of a dedicated woofer speaker box further enhances the direct sound field, providing a rich and resonant audio experience. For those in pursuit of a digital piano that seamlessly combines aesthetic charm with acoustic familiarity, the LX6 presents itself as a compelling option worthy for consideration.

Action

The Roland LX6 digital piano stands out as the one of the most affordable models in Roland’s lineup to showcase their premier ‘Hybrid Grand’ action. For those well-acquainted with the renowned PHA-50 action from Roland, the LX6 introduces a design akin to it but with a coveted longer key length, mirroring the same action found in Roland’s grand pianos as well as the newly introduced LX9. This action significantly enhances the genuine sensation of playing a grand piano and provides players with a greater degree of control. 

Crafted from a blend of plastic and wood, the ‘Hybrid Grand’ action is very durable and impresses with its well-weighted and graded feel, exhibiting responsiveness and sensitivity to touch. Essential features such as escapement and triple sensors are also present on this high-quality digital piano action. The LX6’s action is an exciting prospect within this price range, offering players an opportunity to experience top-end technology at a more affordable price.

A thrilling upgrade within the LX6’s action is the integration of Roland’s cutting-edge Dynamic Sensor Acceleration, representing a noteworthy leap beyond conventional sensor designs. This inventive element consistently captures the subtleties and dynamic nuances of your performance with enhanced precision, spotlighting Roland’s steadfast dedication to pushing the limits of performance capabilities. Advanced players will instantly notice the difference given the system’s impressive ability to capture and render the most subtle of performance nuances.

Sound Engine

The Roland LX6 showcases the groundbreaking new Piano Reality Projection sound system, representing the epitome of audio excellence with a dynamic fusion of four 2-way speakers and a newly added woofer. In a substantial refinement from its forerunner, Roland has intricately reimagined the speaker setup, optimizing placement to elevate sonic clarity and amplify sound projection, underscored by an upgraded speaker grill design. The integration of the built-in woofer speaker box takes the sound field to new heights, creating a more direct, authentic, and immersive auditory experience.

The heartbeat of this extraordinary sound system lies in Roland’s state-of-the-art Piano Reality Modeling tone engine, a notable evolution from its predecessor, the LX706, featuring refined modeling for richer and more intricate tonal expressions. Departing from traditional sound samples, this tone engine grants musicians unparalleled control, allowing them to tailor various facets of the piano tone to their unique preferences.

Distinguished by its limitless polyphony, the LX6 empowers musicians with unparalleled expression and nuance, facilitating an extraordinary level of customization and tone sculpting. Beyond the realm of piano tones, the LX6 boasts a repertoire of over 300 top-tier instrument sounds, encompassing stellar electric piano, organ, string, and an array of other instrument patches, providing musicians with a versatile sonic palette to explore and harness in their creative endeavors.

Connectivity

Designed to cater to diverse connectivity requirements, the LX6 provides comprehensive solutions tailored for various settings, be it at home as a digital piano or within institutional environments like churches or music schools. Featuring Bluetooth MIDI connectivity, users can seamlessly link their tablets or smartphones to the LX6, facilitating integration with applications such as Roland’s Piano App for an enhanced musical experience.

The addition of Bluetooth Audio further amplifies the LX6’s adaptability, enabling direct music streaming to harness its exceptional speaker system fully. Equipped with dual headphone jacks enhanced by the newly introduced Piano Reality Headphone Ambience Technology, the LX6 ensures unparalleled audio fidelity and an immersive playing experience for users.

Completing its connectivity suite are a DC in jack, stereo mini line in, twin ¼” outs, as well as USB type A and B ports, offering a comprehensive range of options for both conventional and contemporary musical setups, thus solidifying the LX6 as a versatile digital piano suited for a variety of different musical configurations.

Notable Features

Inheriting the legacy of its forerunners, the latest LX iterations showcase meticulously crafted cabinetry that blends eye-catching aesthetics with a nostalgic homage to the traditional upright piano, along with notable design enhancements. Taking a leap forward, the newly introduced LX6 introduces silver pedals, infusing a touch of contemporary elegance into its timeless charm. Furthermore, it includes an upgraded music rest for heightened stability and a modern Smart Panel featuring touch controls reminiscent of the GP series. Beyond its refined design elements, the LX6 boasts an expansive collection of over 400 built-in internal songs, expanding the musical horizons and possibilities for players.

Conclusion

Standing out within the realm of digital pianos, the Roland LX6 distinguishes itself as a truly unique addition to its instrument category. Uniting unparalleled performance with aesthetic elegance, this piano serves as the optimal choice for those seeking cutting-edge digital piano technology seamlessly incorporated into a design that subtly conceals its digital identity. Introducing significant new innovations and enhancements from its predecessor, the LX6 remains steadfast in upholding the exceptional quality synonymous with Roland’s esteemed LX product line. Notably, the LX6 features Roland’s most premium action, meticulously designed to recreate the most authentic feel of a grand piano, making it a fantastic option for serious and high-level players to consider.

 

Piano Sound: Piano Reality Modeling
Max. Polyphony: Piano: Limitless (solo playing using ‘Piano’ category tones)
Other: 256
Tones: Total 324 Tones
Grand: 4 Tones
Upright: 5 Tones
Classical: 5 Tones
E.Piano: 12 Tones
Organ: 12 Tones
Other: 286 Tones

Piano Reality Ambience
Type: Studio, Lounge, Concert Hall, Cathedral
Depth: 11 steps

Hybrid Grand Keyboard (88 keys Hammer Action Keyboard)
with Escapement, Ebony/Ivory Feel and High Precision Sensing

Damper (Progressive Damper Action Pedal, capable of continuous detection, Damper Modeling)
Soft (capable of continuous detection, function assignable)
Sostenuto (function assignable, with muffler pedal function)

Sound System
Piano Reality Projection
Speakers
Cabinet Speaker: 25 cm (9-7/8 inches) x 1 (with Speaker Box)
Near-field Speakers: (12 cm (4-3/4 inches) x 8 cm (3-3/16 inches)) x 2 (with Speaker Box)
Spatial Speakers: 2.5 cm (1 inches) x 2 (Dome type)
Rated Power Output
32Wx1
21Wx2
21Wx2

Piano Reality Headphones Ambience

Music rest: with Music holders
Key cover: Slide type, with Keyboard Lid Switch

Touch Sensitivity
Key Touch: 100 steps, fixed touch
Hammer Response: Off, 10 steps
Master Tuning
415.3–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)
Temperament
10 types (Equal, Just Major, Just Minor, Pythagorean, Kirnberger I, Kirnberger II, Kirnberger III, Meantone, Werckmeister, Arabic), selectable temperament key
Effects
Brilliance

Piano Designer

Lid
Key Off Noise
Hammer Noise
Duplex Scale
Full Scale String Resonance
Damper Resonance
Key Off Resonance
Cabinet Resonance
Soundboard Type
Damper Modeling
Single Note Tuning
Single Note Volume
Single Note Character

Total 394 songs
Listening: 27 songs
Ensemble: 30 songs
Entertainment: 20 songs
Do Re Mi Lesson: 30 songs
Lesson: 287 songs (Scale, Hanon, Beyer, Burgmuller, Czerny 100)

Playable Software
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0, 1)
Audio File (WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear format, MP3: 44.1 kHz, 64 kbps–320 kbps, requires USB flash drive)

Recordable Software
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0, 3 parts, Approx. 70,000 notes memory)
Audio File (WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear format, requires USB flash drive)

Bluetooth Ver 5.0
Profile: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)
CODEC: SBC (Supports SCMS-T content protection)

Compatible Android / iOS Apps (Roland)
Roland Piano App

Metronome (adjustable Tempo/Beat/Downbeat/Pattern/Volume/Tone, with Rhythm Pattern: 80 patterns)
Dual
Split
Twin Piano (with Individual Mode)
Transpose (in semitones)
Speaker volume and Headphones volume automatically select function
Speaker Auto Mute
Volume limit function
Panel Lock
Panel Off
Auto Off

Display
Graphic LCD 128 x 64 dots
Connectors
DC In jack
Input jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
Output (L/Mono, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
USB Computer port: USB B (compatible with USB MIDI/Audio)
USB Memory port: USB A
Phones jack x 2: Stereo miniature phone type, Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
Power Supply
AC adaptor
Power Consumption
Power Consumption: 28 W (when using the included AC adaptor)
* Approximate power consumption when playing the piano at the center value of the volume: 19 W
* Power consumption when sound has not been played after power-on: 18 W
* Power consumption when in OFF mode (when the power automatically turns off): 0.2 W
Accessories
Owner’s Manual
“Roland Piano Masterpieces”
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
AC adaptor
Power cord
Headphone hook

Width
1,383 mm
54-1/2 inches
Depth
493 mm
19-7/16 inches
Height
1,118 mm
44-1/16 inches
Weight
LX-6-PE:88.5 kg/196 lbs
LX-6-CH､LX-6-DR:87.0 kg/192 lbs