Korg D1

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Korg D1

Korg

D1

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 430989
Brand: Korg
Model: D1
Category: Stage Pianos
Price: $592.90

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The Korg D1 is a surprisingly capable entry-level stage piano. It's a great option for students, beginners, or anyone needing a compact and portable instrument for practice or basic gigging – the RH3 action is much better than you'd expect at this price point, making it feel more premium than it is.

Product Description

  • Korg D1
  • Digital Piano
  • 88-key weighted RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) keyboard
  • Five velocity-sensitive curves
  • Stereo PCM sound generation
  • 120-voice polyphonic
  • 30 sounds
  • 30 demo songs
  • Key-Off simulation
  • Damper resonance
  • Three effects
  • Metronome
  • Two line outputs: 6.3 mm jack (L/R)
  • Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
  • MIDI input and output
  • Damper pedal input
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 1327 x 128 x 263 mm
  • Weight: 16 kg
  • Includes sheet music holder
  • sustain pedal and power supply
PROS
  • • RH3 action provides surprisingly realistic weighted piano feel
  • • Compact size makes it ideal for smaller spaces and transport
  • • Solid build quality for a piano in its price range; feels stable
  • • Decent sound engine delivers usable tones for practice and basic performance
CONS
  • • RH3 key action lacks the nuance of higher-end hammer actions
  • • Limited sound selection; lacks advanced sound editing capabilities
  • • Line outputs are unbalanced, requiring an adapter for some mixers

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 88
Key Action RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)
Sounds 30 PCM sounds, including piano, electric piano, organ, strings, and more
Polyphony 120 voices
Effects Reverb, Chorus, and Brilliance – simple, usable effects
Connections Stereo headphone output, MIDI In/Out, Damper pedal input, 6.3 mm line outputs (L/R)
Weight 16 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The GH3 offers more escapement and a more refined feel, but the RH3 is still a solid, weighted action that's a significant step up from synth actions.
You can, but the unbalanced line outputs will likely require a DI box or adapter to avoid noise when connecting to a professional audio interface.
The included pedal is functional but basic; a higher-quality, graded pedal will improve the overall piano feel and responsiveness.

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