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88-key Stage Vintage Piano with RH3 Hammer Action, 128-note Polyphony, Valve Reactor Circuit, 72 Instrument Sounds, Amp and Effect Models, and 64 Instant-access Presets
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Stage Vintage: the Next Generation

The SV-1 was an instant classic at Sweetwater. Now Korg delivers the next generation of Stage Vintage with the SV-2. Packed with cutting-edge technology — we’re talking 128-voice polyphony, twice the sounds, and more than ten times the sample data of previous SV models — and hot new features, the SV-2 is the gig-ready stage piano you’ve always wanted. Boasting Korg’s superb, top-of-the-line RH3 weighted hammer action keybed, the SV-2 Stage Vintage Piano is addictive to play. There are 72 breathtaking sounds onboard, including an exhaustive collection of deeply sampled electric and acoustic pianos, organs, strings and orchestral instruments, synths, and more.

Take control

From iconic EPs, clavs, ’trons, and string machines with vintage effects and amp models to the finest German, Italian, Austrian, and Japanese grand pianos; playing the SV-2 is like having decades of music history right at your fingertips! The SV-1 set the standard for real-time hands-on control in a vintage-focused stage piano, and the SV-2 takes it even further. No menus here! The sleek, retro-futuristic chassis is outfitted with a purposeful, ergonomic control set of per-function knobs and buttons, so you can nail your sounds quickly in the heat of a set. And look good doing it.

Sublimely soulful renditions of coveted keyboard classics

Korg brought their formidable audio sampling technology to bear in the SV-2 to give you meticulously accurate — and sublimely soulful — renditions of coveted keyboard classics. Sampling fastidiously maintained instruments using the latest multi-mic methods, every sound has been captured with stunning precision. From the slap of the tine and the release of the hammer to the click of the contacts — every element is faithfully preserved in the RX Layer, so you can mix in as much or as little of these authentic artifacts as you want. The full dynamic range of each instrument has also been faithfully preserved to re-creating all of the timbral — as well as volume — changes generated from a delicate pianississimo glance to a forceful fortississimo strike — and everything in between. Korg’s stringent sampling regimen serves up instruments with hyper-detailed, 3-dimensional presence, allowing the sound to assume its rightful place in the performance space — and your mix.

A treasure trove of essential sounds

The SV-2 packs a treasure trove of classic electro-mechanical, transistorized, tape-driven, analog, and digital keyboard instruments, all rendered in remarkable realism. These must-have instruments defined a half century of popular music and the SV-2 puts them all under your fingers — in mint condition, with perfect tuning — no maintenance needed. It’s all here, and then some!

The electric piano collection now includes nearly every American tine and reed models and a Japanese electric grand, as well as a rare German electric piano. Choose from analog, digital, VPM, FM, and sampled — including Korg’s own legendary M1. There’s a ton of clavinovas. How about organs? You’ve got the tonewheel classics; VOX combo, Italian transistor, American tube-powered organs; and new church and cathedral models. Strings? Choose from a ’70s-era analog string machine, prog-era tape-based strings, or a warm, vibrant orchestral string section. What’s more, the SV-2 has you covered for mallets, brass and choir, guitar and bass, and even solo and pad synths that are perfect for splits and layers, which are quick and intuitive to set up on the SV-2 control panel.

Packed with world-class pianos

At its core, of course, the SV-2 is a masterful stage piano. At the touch of a button, you can call up the best grand piano sounds from across the globe — including world-class instruments from the leading German, Italian, Austrian, and Japanese piano makers. For a more intimate musical setting, choose one of the authentic Japanese or German upright pianos. Also included are real honky-tonk and a tack piano. Last but not least, the SV-2 contains two exquisite harpsichords, one French and one Italian. Played by themselves, layered with other sounds, or split across the keyboard, these outstanding instruments give you a formidable sonic arsenal while providing generous performance options.

Expressive performances

The Korg SV-2 Stage Vintage Piano features Korg’s flagship RH3 graded hammer action keybed, which features a graduated weighting across the keyboard, with a heavier feel in the lower-register keys and a lighter feel the further up you play. The RH3 keybed is incredibly sensitive to the nuances of your playing, accurately delivering the full expression you put into each performance. Eight different velocity curves allow the keyboard response to match your particular playing technique and the style of each performance.

The SV-2 even offers eight tuning systems, including equal temperament, grand piano stretch, electric piano stretch, electric grand, upright stretch, detuned, and two user-definable types (configurable via the free SV-2 Editor). Naturally, the SV-2 can be transposed into any key, and the overall tuning (concert pitch), can be adjusted to match another instrument or a previously recorded track — a very handy feature!

Studio-grade FX and Valve Reactor circuit

The right effects add layers of sonic richness to a sound. The SV-2 features six independent stages of studio-grade signal processing, juiced by the Korg Valve Reactor circuit, which delivers the added warmth or fat snarl of a real 12AX7A vacuum tube. As with the sounds themselves, all of the effect models are faithful to the originals, and are designed to match the performance, limitations, and behavior of the selected effect.

The effect stages include a 3-band EQ as well as Pre FX such as the Red Compressor, Treble Boost, U-Vibe, Vibrato, Tremolo, and VOX Wah. Amp models include Clean, Twin, Tweed, AC30, Boutique, and Organ, plus several Cabinet Simulators plus Noise Reduction. Modulation FX comprise Classic Chorus, Black Chorus, Orange Phaser, Small Phaser, MX Flanger, and Rotary. Reverb/Delay consists of Room, Plate, Hall, Spring, Tape Echo, and Stereo Delay. Lastly, Limiter gives you a classic Stereo Limiter and Stereo Mastering Limiter.

Your ideal stage piano

The SV-2’s studio-quality effects and Valve Reactor circuit add the crowning jewel of authority to any vintage keyboard patch. Featuring stunning must-have sounds, amazing effects, Korg’s flagship hammer action, and a sleek, roadworthy retro-modern chassis with a fast, one-to-one control panel, the Korg SV-2 is your ideal stage piano. Get your hands on one, and you'll never let go.

Korg SV-2 88-key Stage Piano Features:

  • Now with 128-voice polyphony and more than 10 times the sample data of previous SV models
  • SV-2 Editor software lets you create your own split and layered programs and save them as Favorites
  • Premium velocity-sensitive Korg RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) keybed
  • 72 onboard sounds (2 sets of 6 Basic sounds, 6 variations)
  • Favorite sounds: 64 (8 banks, 8 variations) for saving your customized settings
  • Comprehensive FX section with 6 independent stages of studio-grade signal processing
  • Korg Valve Reactor circuit with real 12AX7A vacuum tube
  • Audio output: balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4" stereo outputs
  • Front-panel stereo 1/4" headphone jack
  • Audio Input: unbalanced 1/4" jacks
  • MIDI DIN I/O; MIDI over USB 2.0
  • Damper pedal and foot switch jacks
  • Volume/expression pedal jack
  • Internal 100–240V power supply
  • Included power cable, Music stand, DS-2H damper pedal, Quick Guide

Korg SV-2 Sounds:

  • EP1 (vintage): MK I Suitcase, MK I Stage, MK II Suitcase, MK II Stage, MK V Stage, MK V Bright, Dyno EP, Dyno EP Bright, Wurly, Wurly Classic, Wurly Dark, Wurly Bright
  • EP2 (various): FM Piano 1, FM Piano 2, FM Piano 3, FM Piano & Pad, Pianet T, Pianet N, Hybrid Piano, Hybrid Tine, Wurly & Strings, FM & Strings, MK II & Pad, FM & Pad
  • Piano 1 (acoustic): German Grand, German Classic, Italian Grand, Italian Bright, Japanese Grand, Japanese Bright, Austrian Grand, Austrian Classic, Japanese Upright, Upright Bright, German Upright, Rock Piano
  • Piano 2 (various): Electric Grand, German Mono, Korg M1 Piano, Korg SG-1D, Digital Piano, Electra Piano, Tack Piano, Honky-Tonk, Piano & Strings, Piano & Pad, Piano & Synth, Piano & Brass
  • Clavier: Clav AC, Clav AD, Clav BC, Clav BD, Harpsichord, Harpsichord Oct, Perc. Organ, Rock Organ, Jazz Organ, VOX Organ, Church Organ, Pipe Organ
  • Other: Full Strings, Classic Strings, Tape Strings, Strings & Voices, Warm Pad, Bright Pad, Orchestra, Pizzicato & Glock, Brass, Synth Brass, Pad/Mini Lead, Pad/SynthLead

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Digital Stage Piano
  • Sound Engine: EDS-X Synthesis
  • Number of Keys: 88
  • Type of Keys: RH3, Real Weighted Hammer Action 3
  • Touch Sensitivity: 8 x Touch Velocity Curves
  • Polyphony: 128 Notes
  • Presets: 72 Factory Presets: 6 x Basic Sounds (2 sets), 6 x Variations ; 64 Custom Presets
  • Effects: 6 x Modulations, 4 x Reverbs, Tape Echo, Stereo Delay, Amp Models, Valve Reactor Tube, Vox Wah, Vibrato, Tremolo and more
  • Audio Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/R)
  • Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/R), 2 x XLR (L/R)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB
  • Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (damper), 1 x 1/4" (switching), 1 x 1/4" (volume/expression)
  • Pedal Included: Yes, DS-2H Pedal
  • Software: SV-2 Editor (macOS 10.12.6 or later, Windows 7 SP1 or later)
  • Power Supply: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 6.18"
  • Width: 53.39"
  • Depth: 13.66"
  • Weight: 44.86 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SV288

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Just what I needed...

Keys isn't my main instrument. I bought this for writing/recording and I'm sure glad that I did. I love the WYSIWYG concept of this board, and if you want to nerd out and modify, you can do that too (with the controller app and a laptop). It sounds DIVINE and the key bed is incredible. This sucker is heavy, so avoid getting a hernia and invite a friend to help load it in/set it up. ALSO- the LOOK of this thing says, "I came to play," so I'm excited to take it to the stage (as soon as the offers come pouring in from the record industry bigwigs). Finally, my Sweetwater Swami Ryan Sloan made this yet another wonderful experience for me.
Music background: Touring/Studio for 25 years
Rated 5/5

Awesome !

All internal sounds are super high quality but the real deal is the sounds in the KORG SV-2 Editor that suprised me ! ....
The KORG SV-2 Editor is where you can select many different high quality sounds that are not inside the SV-2 ! ....
KORG SV-2 Editor is very easy to work with ....
You can Layer or Split three sounds ....
Once the sounds of your interest are found and edited by you , you can save them in the Favorites : A , B , C , D , E , F , G , H in 3 seconds ! ....
Yes , that's how fast and easy it is .
The only thing I did not like about this piano was the knobs ! .... They feel a bit flimsy .
I just love this piano .... The sounds , the look , etc .
Rated 5/5

5STAR is not enough !

All sounds in this piano are so beautiful , but the major deal is in the KORG SV-2 Editor !
In this editor you'll find many SUPER HIGH QUALITY sounds .
The KORG SV-2 Editor is super easy to work with , ones you test and like the sound , you can save it in the SV-2 Favorite locations in 1 , 2 , 3 seconds !
I bought the SV-2 for its E.Pianos , but I'm already in-loved with its other sounds such Strings , Pads , Organs , Voices , Mallets , just everything .
I love the look of it .... not too big , not too small , not wide I also have the SV-1 and I kinda fell the keys on SV-2 is a bit lighter than the SV-1 which is
a big plus for me .
The only thing I was not impressed with is : The knobs are a little but easier to turn tho , that's it .
I just love this keyboard . Cheers ,
Music background: Pro Musician
Rated 4/5

Nice!!! Editor is so great that one should just dedicate an old laptop to this board so it is always on when playing.

I was a big fan of the SV-1 and how much FUN it was to play and I LOVED the Rhodes/Wurly sounds especially with the onboard effects which help enormously for making it sound great and inspiring quickly with a minimum of fuss. I have a rhodes MK1 Suitcase and two Wurlitzers ... a 140B and a 200a ... and I love them but it is work to get all the effects and eq dialed in for recording/inspiration ... so when the SV-2 came out I was already sold ... all of the above FUN and functionality has been preserved and improved upon. The SV-2 SP improves upon everything that was in the SV-1 and the speakers are great.

The extra sounds that are added are great and the editor is amazing and EASY to plug in and use. The editor truly takes the SV-2 to the next level ... I always try to have my laptop hooked up to the keyboard when I am playing it so that I have the editor functionality. It really is an extension of the instrument and makes it so easy and fun to use. I am primarily a piano player and while the pianos are a huge improvement, I am still a bit underwhelmed. Nonetheless I'm grateful for the improvement. It would be amazing if Korg would do what Nord and Dexibell do with their websites and allow you load a new and improved piano sound when they develop it ... I'll keep my fingers crossed. If they could get an AMAZING piano in this thing it would get the 5th star because all the other sounds are SUPER MUSICAL and FUN!
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