Korg SV-2 88
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Korg
SV-2 88
Product Info
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The Korg SV-2 is a fantastic stage piano, especially for gigging musicians needing a solid electric piano, organ, and piano voice selection. It nails the vintage vibe with that tube drive, and the keyboard action is a genuine step up from cheaper models—a great balance of pro features and portability.
Product Description
- Korg SV-2 88
- Stage Piano
- 88 Velocity sensitive keys
- RH3 keyboard with hammer mechanism
- graduated weighted in four zones
- Sound generation: EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded)
- Polyphony: 128 voices
- Layer and split sounds with up to 3 timbres
- Authentic electric piano
- clav and organ sounds including the typical background noises
- Vintage effects and speaker simulations
- String
- ensemble
- brass
- choir and synthesiser sounds
- 4 Concert grand pianos + 2 pianos
- 64 Favourite sounds can be saved
- Effect section with real tube drive circuit
- 2 Line outputs XLR balanced / 6.3 mm jack unbalanced
- 2 Line inputs 6.3 mm jack unbalanced
- Stereo headphone output
- MIDI input and output
- 3 Pedal inputs 6.3 mm jack
- Free SV-2 editor for PC / MAC
- Includes Korg DS-2H pedal
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 1356 x 157 x 347 mm
- Weight: 20.4 kg
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • RH3 keyboard action convincingly replicates acoustic piano feel
- • EDS-X engine delivers surprisingly nuanced and detailed sounds
- • Tube drive effect adds warmth and authentic vintage character
- • Excellent electric piano and organ emulations with realistic speaker simulation
CONS
- • SV-2’s sound palette, while good, isn't as expansive as some higher-end stage pianos
- • The RH3 action, while good, might not satisfy the most demanding concert pianists
- • Build feels a little plasticky in certain areas, not as robust as premium instruments
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Key Features
Keys
88
Key Type
Graduated weighted hammer action (RH3)
Synthesis Type
EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis)
Polyphony
128 voices
Effects
Vintage effects, tube drive, speaker simulations, chorus, reverb
Connections
XLR balanced/unbalanced line outputs, line inputs, MIDI in/out, USB, 3 pedal inputs
Weight
47.4 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The RH3 is excellent for its price range, but the NWX action is noticeably more refined with a more nuanced dynamic response and heavier feel.
The organ sounds are very good, capturing the essential Leslie speaker rotation and drawbar nuances, but a dedicated Hammond clone will offer more advanced features.
Absolutely, the MIDI and USB connectivity, alongside the balanced outputs, make it straightforward to incorporate into a larger rig.
