Roland GP-6-PE Digital Grand Piano Polished Ebony

Quick Product Summary

The Roland GP-6-PE combines the elegance and presence of a baby grand piano with Roland's sophisticated digital piano technology. Finished in luxurious Polished Ebony, its compact grand-style cabinet provides a striking centrepiece while requiring considerably less space than a traditional acoustic grand.

Roland's Piano Reality Modeling sound engine works alongside the acclaimed 88-note PHA-50 Hybrid keyboard and five-speaker Piano Reality Projection system to deliver an expressive and immersive playing experience. Bluetooth connectivity, recording facilities, extensive onboard sounds and Piano Designer controls add modern versatility to its traditional grand-piano appearance.

What Makes the Roland GP-6-PE Special?

The GP-6 brings premium Roland grand-piano technology into a streamlined baby-grand format. Piano Reality Modeling recreates the complex interaction of strings, resonance and cabinet behaviour in real time, while limitless polyphony for solo Piano-category tones allows sustained notes and resonances to develop naturally.

Its PHA-50 Hybrid keyboard combines wood and moulded materials with progressive hammer action, escapement, Ebony/Ivory Feel surfaces and high-precision sensing. The five-speaker Piano Reality Projection system distributes sound throughout the instrument and surrounding space, delivering a broad and immersive acoustic presence from the GP-6's comparatively compact cabinet.

Who Is It For?

The Roland GP-6-PE is ideal for home pianists, advanced players, families, teachers and musicians who want the appearance and playing experience of a grand piano without the regular tuning and maintenance requirements of an acoustic instrument.

Its high-gloss Polished Ebony finish makes it particularly well suited to premium living spaces, dedicated music rooms, teaching studios and other environments where the piano's appearance is as important as its performance.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Piano Type	Digital baby grand piano
Finish	Polished Ebony
Keyboard	88-note PHA-50 Hybrid
Sound Engine	Piano Reality Modeling
Speaker System	Five-speaker Piano Reality Projection
Bluetooth	Audio and MIDI
Pedals	Damper, Soft and Sostenuto
App Support	Roland Piano App / Piano Designer

What’s Included?

• Roland GP-6-PE Digital Grand Piano in Polished Ebony

• Owner's Manual

• Roland Piano Masterpieces

• Stand assembly documentation

• Safety documentation

• Power cord

• Headphone hook

Piano bench and headphones are not included.

Technical Specifications

Sound Generator

Piano Sound: Piano Reality Modeling

Maximum Polyphony:

• Piano tones: Limitless when playing solo with Piano-category tones

• Other tones: 256 voices

Total Tones: 324

Including:

• 4 Grand Piano tones

• 5 Upright Piano tones

• 5 Classical tones

• 12 Electric Piano tones

• 12 Organ tones

• 286 additional tones

Piano Reality Ambience

Selectable environments:

• Studio

• Lounge

• Concert Hall

• Cathedral

Ambience Depth: 11 steps

Keyboard

Keyboard: PHA-50 Hybrid Keyboard
Number of Keys: 88

Features:

• Progressive hammer action

• Escapement

• Hybrid wood/moulded key construction

• Ebony/Ivory Feel

• High Precision Sensing

• 100-step key-touch adjustment

• Fixed-touch setting

• 10-step hammer response adjustment

Pedals

Three integrated pedals:

• Damper

• Soft

• Sostenuto

Damper: Progressive Damper Action with continuous detection and Damper Modeling
Soft: Continuous detection with assignable function
Sostenuto: Assignable function with muffler pedal capability

Speaker System

Piano Reality Projection

Five-speaker configuration:

• 2 x 12cm Spatial Speakers

• 1 x 20cm Cabinet Speaker with speaker box

• 2 x 5cm Near-Field Speakers

Amplification

Rated Power Output:

• 25W x 2

• 20W x 1

• 15W x 2

Piano Designer

Adjustable parameters include:

• Lid

• Key Off Noise

• Hammer Noise

• Duplex Scale

• Full Scale String Resonance

• Damper Resonance

• Key Off Resonance

• Cabinet Resonance

• Soundboard Type

• Damper Modeling

• Individual note tuning

• Individual note volume

• Individual note character

Touch & Tuning

Key Touch: 100 steps plus Fixed
Hammer Response: Off plus 10 steps
Master Tuning: 415.3–466.2Hz in 0.1Hz increments

Temperaments

10 temperament options:

• Equal

• Just Major

• Just Minor

• Pythagorean

• Kirnberger I

• Kirnberger II

• Kirnberger III

• Meantone

• Werckmeister

• Arabic

Internal Songs

Total Internal Songs: 394

Includes:

• 27 Listening songs

• 30 Ensemble songs

• 20 Entertainment songs

• 30 DO RE MI exercises

• 287 lesson pieces covering scales, Hanon, Beyer, Burgmüller and Czerny 100

MIDI Recording

• Standard MIDI File Format 0

• Up to 100 songs

• 3 recording parts

• Approx. 500KB recording capacity per song

Audio Recording

Requires compatible USB flash storage:

• WAV 44.1kHz / 16-bit

• Up to 200 songs

• Approx. 80 minutes recording time per song

Audio & MIDI Playback

Compatible USB flash storage supports:

• Standard MIDI File Format 0 and 1

• WAV audio

• MP3 audio

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Version: 4.2

Supports:

• Bluetooth Audio

• Bluetooth MIDI

• A2DP

• MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy

Compatible Roland Apps

• Roland Piano App

• Piano Designer

Playing & Practice Functions

• Dual

• Split

• TwinPiano with Individual Mode

• Transpose

• Advanced metronome

• 80 rhythm patterns

• Automatic speaker/headphone volume selection

• Speaker Auto Mute

• Volume Limit

• Panel Lock

• Panel Off

• Auto Off

Display

Graphic LCD: 128 x 64 dots

Connections

• DC In

• Stereo mini audio input

• L/Mono and R 1/4-inch audio outputs

• USB Computer – USB-B with MIDI/audio support

• USB Memory – USB-A

• Stereo mini headphone output

• Stereo 1/4-inch headphone output

Headphone Experience

Piano Reality Headphones Ambience provides an immersive spatial listening experience for private practice through compatible headphones.

Cabinet

Piano Reality Cabinet Design

Features include:

• Grand-style opening top lid

• Sliding keyboard cover with lid switch

• Integrated music rest with music holders

• Smart touch control panel with switchable illumination

• High-gloss Polished Ebony finish

Dimensions

Top Open with Music Rest:

• Width: 1,412mm

• Depth: 959mm

• Height: 1,526mm

Top Closed with Music Rest:

• Width: 1,404mm

• Depth: 959mm

• Height: 931mm

Weight

Approx. 91kg

Power Requirements

Power Supply: AC adaptor
Power Consumption: 31W

Approximate consumption when playing at medium volume is 17W.

No separate power supply is included.

FAQs

What type of piano is the Roland GP-6-PE?

The GP-6-PE is a premium digital baby grand piano, combining a traditional grand-style cabinet with Roland's advanced digital sound, keyboard and speaker technologies.

What does PE mean on the Roland GP-6-PE?

The PE designation refers to the Polished Ebony finish, giving the cabinet a traditional high-gloss black grand-piano appearance.

What keyboard action does the Roland GP-6 use?

The GP-6 uses Roland's 88-note PHA-50 Hybrid keyboard, combining wood and moulded materials with progressive hammer action, escapement, Ebony/Ivory Feel surfaces and high-precision sensing.

How does the GP-6 differ from the GP-9?

The GP-6 offers a more compact baby-grand cabinet with a PHA-50 Hybrid keyboard and five-speaker projection system. The flagship GP-9 is physically larger and uses Roland's Hybrid Grand keyboard alongside a larger eight-speaker sound system.

Does the Roland GP-6 need regular tuning?

No. The GP-6 is a digital piano, so it does not require the regular professional tuning associated with an acoustic grand piano.

Can the top lid be opened?

Yes. The GP-6 features a traditional grand-style opening top lid, adding to the appearance and presentation of the instrument.

Can I use headphones with the GP-6?

Yes. Two headphone connections are provided, including both stereo mini and stereo 1/4-inch sockets.

Can two people use headphones simultaneously?

Yes. The two separate headphone outputs allow two compatible pairs of headphones to be connected at the same time, which is particularly useful for lessons.

Does the Roland GP-6 have Bluetooth?

Yes. Bluetooth Audio allows compatible smartphones and tablets to stream music through the piano, while Bluetooth MIDI provides wireless communication with supported music applications.

Can the GP-6 record performances?

Yes. The GP-6 supports onboard MIDI recording and WAV audio recording to compatible USB flash storage.

Can I connect the GP-6 to a computer?

Yes. The USB Computer port supports compatible USB MIDI and audio communication with computers and music software.

Can the piano sound be customised?

Yes. Roland's Piano Designer provides detailed adjustment of characteristics including string resonance, cabinet resonance, hammer noise, tuning and individual note behaviour.

Is the GP-6 suitable for piano lessons?

Yes. TwinPiano divides the keyboard into two matching pitch ranges so a teacher and student can play side-by-side. Dual headphone outputs are also useful for quieter teaching sessions.

Is a piano bench included?

No. A piano bench is not included with the Roland GP-6-PE and can be purchased separately.

How much does the Roland GP-6 weigh?

The GP-6 weighs approximately 91kg, making it substantially lighter than many traditional acoustic baby grand pianos.

How much floor space does the GP-6 require?

With the top closed and music rest fitted, the GP-6 measures approximately 1,404mm wide x 959mm deep, making it an attractive option where the visual presence of a grand piano is wanted without the footprint of a full-size instrument.

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