Korg SV1 - Pros & Cons

easy
direct and honest way
the SV1 delivers splendidly
feels positive
expressive and nicely balanced
the acoustic and electric pianos onboard are excellent and very inspiring to play
Wurlitzer EP samples are also very authentic
reliable reviews of the latest and greatest hardware and software technology
it produces is an authentic re-creation of style and dynamics
portable
efficient
and easy to use instrument
attractive curves and a metallic feel
It is perfect for artists and producers alike
versatile and user-friendly instrument
sleek design and multiple added features
their performance a more unique and original feel
sturdy and classy feel
simple and intuitive interface
were carefully crafted and detailed to produce the smoothest
of tech savvy
classy
and portable
easy to read and use menus and control features
amps are all very pleasing
fantastic sound effects
great for advanced and professional piano players
Both options are excellent stage pianos
Great connectivity and can be used as a MIDI controller
sleek and simple design
t as easy and convenient as having inbuilt playback
The control scheme is also well-designed overall
these speakers are great
and well worth the added price tag
clean
never-overpowering sound
curved surfaces feel great to the touch
The user interface is well designed
built-in sounds are sampled very well
the software editor is an impressive
lamp pr-amplification provides excellent realism
the organ sounds are well made and are enough for me
Simple and intuitive to change sounds and banks editing software
quality of some of the sounds has also improved
P200 is a classic and a great board
It also has a very clean layout

The keys in the high register are heavier and in the high register less
monstrously difficult instrument to sample
'barking' sound is notoriously difficult to synthesize
There are no controls on the front panel for centre frequency
There are no displays or menu systems
inability to control the relative volume of the string layer
Korg is left behind
Synth/string sounds feel like an afterthought
the Korg SV1 is discontinued
The effects can only be used one at a time
pedals that allow for a higher level of connectivity
A pro piano will be incomplete without good connections
The piano does not allow for multi-tasking
lack of focus on synthesizer sounds
lack of mobile app support
lack of any physical drawbars
or even a mod wheel
emulations do not sound authentic
the piano sounds were lacking in terms of sustain time and definition
poor quality synth sounds
It tends to have a little bit more resistance when you play the keys
the tube tends to run less hot
the key depth is a little bit shallower
The keyboard feels a little bit inaccurate if
best friend of people who love to play classical music
The sounds of violins are useless in my opinion
not a pro piano player
no menus and sub-menus
Keyboard feels situation s tame
It is disappointing
SV-2 does not come with built-in speakers

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Korg SV1 - Full Specifications

Type	Stage Digital Piano
Number of keys	88
Touch response	Fully-weighted

Effects	Fully-weighted

Weight	44.97 lb
Width	53.3 in
Depth	13.66 in
Height	6.1 in
Colour of product	Black Black,Brown
Included accessories	Music Stand Pedal

Maximum polyphony	80
Number of sounds	36
Number of preset slots	36
Preset songs	36
Reverb settings	7
Number of pedals	2

Ports	Headphones MIDI USB
Headphone jack	yes
Built In Speakers	yes
Transpose	yes

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Korg SV1 Korg - Editorial Reviews (2)

4.0

Based on 2 reviews

MusicRadar

Published: 01.12.2009

Korg SV-1 review

4.0

The SV-1 is Korg's first foray into vintage keyboard territory. Though samples of Rhodes pianos, Wurlitzer EP200s, Hammond B3s and Hohner Clavinets can be found in Korg's workstation keyboards, the SV

soundonsound.com

Published: 08.07.2014

Korg SV1

The brand new Korg SV1 rejoices in a collection of retro keyboard sounds and lovingly sampled acoustic pianos. Read all about it in our world exclusive review!