- Very sophisticated design, plus a new colour variation: Satin Black.
- Sublime, multi-sampled piano sound.
- 88-key PHA II keyboard with Escapement, derived from the HP203.
- Newly developed pedals (with half-pedal detection), made of carefully crafted metal parts.
- Enhanced song-playback capability via USB Host port: Audio data (wav file format) can be played back from USB memory key; also, play along with audio CDs via USB-CD drive (optional).
- More powerful lesson features: GM2/GS sound capability for SMF playback via USB memory key; other acclaimed lesson functions such as Twin Piano are onboard.
The DP-990 is the successor of the current DP-970. It’s enhanced with the latest digital-piano features and improved audio quality, yet it retains the popular physical design of its predecessors. The advancements found in the DP-990 put it on par with the HP203, including USB host capability. In addition to the popular Medium Cherry (MC) finish, Satin Black (SB) has been added to the lineup, providing an exquisite Satin-finished option.
More sophisticated appearance plus new cabinet color variation: Satin Black Uncompromised 88-key stereo multi-sampled piano sound with the PHA II Keyboard with Escapement derived from HP203 Newly developed continuous pedals made of carefully crafted metal parts that provide a gentle silver shimmer : It features classy appearance on pedals, in which we have received strong requests from the market Enhanced song-playback capability via USB Host port: Audio data (wav file format) can be played back from USB memory key; also, play along with audio CDs via USB-CD drive (optional)
<Keyboard>
- 88 keys (PHA II with Escapement)
- Touch Sensitivity
- Touch: 5 levels/Fixed Touch
- Hammer Response: Off/1–10
- Keyboard Mode: Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable), Twin piano
<Sound Generator> Conforms to GM2/GS/XG Lite
- Max. Polyphony: 128 voices
- Tones: 306 tones (including 8 drum sets, SFX set)
- Temperament: 8 types, selectable tonic
- Stretched Tuning: On/Off
- Master Tuning: 415.3–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)
- Transpose: Key Transpose: -6–+5 (in semitones); Playback Transpose (with Audio CD/Audio File): -6–+5 (in semitones)
- Effects: 3D (4 Levels), Dynamics (3 types), Reverb (Off/1–10), Key Off Resonance (only for piano tones, Off/1–10), String Resonance (only for piano tones, Off/1–10), Damper Resonance (only for piano tones, Off/1–10),
<Recorder>
- Tracks: 3 tracks
- Songs: Recorder Section: 1 song, Internal Memory: Max. 99 songs
- Note Storage: Approx. 30,000 notes
- Control: Song Select, Play/Stop, Rec, Previous/Rewinding, Next/Fast-forwarding, Track Mute (Mute Level adjustable), Tempo, Tempo Mute, All Song Play, Count-in, Count-down, Song Volume, Center Cancel (only for audio playback)
- Tempo: Quarter note = 10 to 500
- Resolution: 120 ticks per quarter note
- Metronome: 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: 0–10; Metronome Sound: 8 types
<Internal Memory>
- Songs: Max. 99 songs
- Save Song: Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)
<External Memory>
- External Storage: USB Memory, Floppy Disk (when using an optional floppy disk drive)
- Playable Software: Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Original Format (i-Format), Audio File (WAV 44.1kHz / 16-bit Linear Format), Audio CDs (CD-DA) (when using a commercially available CD drive*1)
<Others>
- Internal Songs: 65 songs + 7 Tone Demo Songs
- Rated Power Output: 12W x 2
- Speakers: 12 cm x 2
- Display: 7 segments, 3 characters LED, Beat LED
- Control: Volume, Brilliance ( -10–10)
- Pedal: Damper (half-pedal recognition), Soft (half-pedal recognition, function assignable), Sostenuto (function assignable)
- Other Function: Panel Lock, V-LINK
- Connectors: DC inlet, Pedal connector, Input jacks (L/Mono, R), Output jacks (L/Mono, R), MIDI connectors (IN, OUT), Phones jack (Stereo) x 2, External Memory port (USB)
- Power Supply: DC 12V
- Power Consumption: 48 W
- Dimensions: 1398 (W) x 344 (D) x 781 (H) mm (With lid closed); 1398 (W) x 339 (D) x 974 (H) mm (With lid open)
- Weight: 47 kg
- Accessories: Owner’s manual, AC Adaptor, Power Cord (for connecting AC Adaptor), Headphones Hook
- Options: USB Memory, Floppy Disk Drive, CD Drive Holder
