Stage. Vintage. Piano. The name pretty much says it all. The SV-1 contains the hippest, most in-demand and soul-satisfying keyboard sounds ever collected in a single instrument. Decades of electro-mechanical, transistorized, tape-driven, analog, and digital legends are joined by a collection of rich acoustic pianos, all reproduced with stunning realism. But the SV-1 is about much more than excellent sound; the SV-1 re-creates the look, the feel, and visceral pleasure of performing on a vintage instrument.

Extended information

Crafted using Korg's RX (Real eXperience) Technology; each sound is a detailed and authentic re-creation, accurately capturing the full range of expression and dynamics of the original. The snap of the tine, the release of the hammer, the click of the contacts—every element has been preserved. By isolating these sonic components, the RX engine allows you to create a sonic signature from showroom-shiny to road-ravaged; adding just the right amount to suit your individual taste.

But for Korg, even that is not enough. The SV-1 also recreates the effect pedals and studio processing that gave these sounds their original luster. The proven, tube-driven (12AX7) Valve Reactor circuit adds warmth and realism to period-accurate amplifier models. Together, the three-band EQ, Pre-FX, Modulation FX and Reverb/Delay add yet another dimension of authenticity to your playing.

Designed with performance in mind, the SV-1 is a pleasure to play. Once you try it, you'll understand what all the excitement is about. The RH3 Real Weighted Hammer Action is the finest keybed Korg offers, with a solid, responsive feel that inspires confidence. Forget menus. Never mind banks and programs. Stop staring at displays. With the SV-1, the entire front panel is always live, using clearly labeled knobs to dial up just the sound you are looking for. Saving your eight Favorite settings for quick recall is as easy as saving a station on your car radio.

Best of all, the Korg SV-1 provides an economical, reliable, portable, and maintenance-free alternative to collecting and maintaining a stable of vintage instruments. The cabinet styling (and optional chrome stand) clearly defines the SV-1 as an instrument that was made to be played; providing a retro-chic appearance that reflects the pulse and heart of the original instruments.

Technical specifications

Models:
SV-1 73 73 keys
SV-1 88 88 keys

Keyboard:
RH3 - Real Weighted Hammer Action 3
8 Velocity Touch Curves

Tuning:
Transpose to any Key (± 12 half-steps)
Fine Tuning
8 Tuning Curves

Sound Engine:
EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis)
RX (Real eXperience) Technology

Polyphony: 80 notes
Sounds: 36; 6 Banks x 6 sounds
Bank 1; Electric Piano 1:
Tine Electric Piano (x4); VPM Piano (X2)
Bank 2; Electric Piano 2:
Reed Electric Piano (x2);
Electro-Acoustic Grand; Korg SG-1D;
80's Synth Piano; MIDI Grand
Bank 3; Clav:
Clav (x4); Plucked Reed Piano-ette; Transistor Piano
Bank 4; Piano:
Bright Japanese Grand; Smooth European Grand;
Mono Grand; Upright Piano; Piano + Strings; Piano + Pad
Bank 5; Organ:
Tonewheel (x3); USA Tube Console; Italian Combo; VOX Combo
Bank 6; Other:
Real Strings; Tape Strings; String Machine;
Real Choir; Synth Brass; Sharp Brass
Favorites:
8 Assignable switches for fast program recall
Effects/Processing:
Five Individual Sections
Equalizer:
On/Off Switch; Bass, Mid, Treble Knobs
Pre-FX:
On/Off Switch; Speed Knob, Intensity Knob; Compressor, Boost
U-Vibe, Vibrato, Tremolo, VoxWah (Auto/Pedal Switch)
Amp Model:
On/Off Switch; Drive Knob; Clean, California, Tweed, AC30, Mod'ed OverDrive, Organ Hi-Gain OverDrive
Modulation FX:
On/Off Switch; Speed Knob, Intensity Knob; Chorus 1, Chorus 2,
Phaser 1, Phaser 2, Flanger, Rotary (Fast/Slow Switch)
Reverb/Delay:
On/Off Switch; Depth Knob; Room, Plate, Hall, Spring,
Tape Echo, Stereo Delay (Tap-Tempo Button)
Valve Reactor Tube:
1 x 12AX7
Other Panel Controls:
Master Volume Knob
Transpose Button
Local Off Button
Function Button
Demo Songs:
36; Press Transpose + Local Off buttons to access

Connections:
Audio Outputs:
Left/Mono, Right (1/4" Unbalanced); Left, Right (XLR Balanced)
Audio Inputs:
Left/Mono, Right (1/4")

MIDI:
Standard In, Out; USB/MIDI port
Damper Pedal:
Damper (fixed)
Pedal 1:
Switch Type; Sostenuto or Rotary Speaker Fast/Slow functions
Pedal 2:
Sweep Type; Volume/Expression or Wah functions
Switch Type; Soft Pedal (Una Corda) function
Headphones:
Stereo 1/4"
SV-1 73 Dimensions:
45.0" × 13.66" × 6.1"; Weight: 38.5 lbs (without music stand)
SV-1 88 Dimensions:
53.3" × 13.66" × 6.1"; Weight: 45.3 lbs (without music stand)
Accessories Included:
Power cable, Quick Guide, Accessory CD,
Music stand, Damper Pedal (Korg DS-2H)
Options:
ST-SV1 matching stand; EXP-2/XVP-10 expression pedal; PS-1 footswitch
CB-SV1-73 and 88 Rolling Carrying Case