resigned Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I originally bought the 73 because I fancied a lighter, more compact piano I could move in and out of small venues and spaces easier. It was brilliant for band work but solo, as primarily a pianist, I found the cut-off at the bottom particularly difficult to work with. As I work mostly solo piano jobs, I couldn't justify keeping the Korg just for the occasional band work and so sold it. Had I bought the 88, I suspect I would still have it in my possession. So, if you're going to use it primarily in a band, I'd say save the space, weight and (a little) cash with the 73. If you're going to use it solo for any extended periods, it's 88 all the way. I agree with this up to the point of selling the SV-1 73... I still have my faithful Kawai ES4 88-note piano for solo and/or upscale gigs but I keep that SV-1 73 for band gigs, jams, etc. It really is the right size keyboard for band work, and the band likes it too. The SV-1 73 for me is my fun sports car whereas the 88-note Kawai is more like the family sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Stopped in again and played the APs from SP2 for about a half hour again today. They have a nice sound and character to them, specifically Piano 2A and 1A/B. Would love to get another SV-1 over here and spend some more time with it in depth outside the music store environment.. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Dave, I say cop the SV-1 and pull off the trifecta! "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbalanced Jack Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hello Im new on the forum so hello everyone! Thanks everso for sharing all your insight about the SV-1 on here. Its been a very enlightening and entertaining read! Ive had a good read through pretty much the entire thread and cant find info on a couple of things that Id really like to know about. I hope you dont mind me asking. Basically, Im about to splash the cash on one, but having tried one out in the shop I have a couple of niggles. AMP NOISE The amp presets make the Rhodes (in particular IMO) sound GREAT but very noisy/hissy. Ive investigated as thoroughly as I can and have learned the there is a noise reduction dial in the amp settings on the editor. It appears that works as a noise gate? Does anyone have any experience of successfully reducing the hiss on the amp settings through using this setting? I love the tone, but need to know that I can reduce that hiss before I invest! Has anyone had similar issues? LOCK is it possible to lock the dials/buttons so that you dont inadvertently click into a Clav half way through a piano ballad?! Ive read its an update thats coming or has it arrived? I cant find an answer to this anywhere and would love to know if anyone knows for sure? Thanks a lot everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 The "lock" issue has been resolved. With the current OS, you have to hold the buttons in for a brief fraction of a second to make a change, so nothing will happen if you just accidentally nick one while playing. This was one of my quibbles with the original OS, as I was accidentally changing patches or hitting Local Off about once per gig. But since the upgrade it hasn't been a problem for me at all. I haven't had a problem with amp hiss or messed with the noise reduction, so I'm afraid I can't help you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbalanced Jack Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 That's brilliant! Thanks everso for letting me know about the lock update. Much appreciated! Has anyone else on here had issues with the amp hiss/noise? Maybe I was just being a bit sensitive! I'll go in again tomorrow and experiment a bit I reckon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 I just noticed your user name. That's frickin' hilarious! "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangefunk Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 That's brilliant! Thanks everso for letting me know about the lock update. Much appreciated! Has anyone else on here had issues with the amp hiss/noise? Maybe I was just being a bit sensitive! I'll go in again tomorrow and experiment a bit I reckon.. Yep it is a bit over the top and can't be gotten around... still I have learned to love it... real rhodes were not particularly quiet anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggy Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 If only the splits can be changed from the software editor, this would be a definite purchase for me. The rhodes on the soundset 2 sounds amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 IThe rhodes on the soundset 2 sounds amazing! I'm not a huge "rhodes guy" but I think they are excellent. As I mentioned a few pages back, none of the new "soundpack 2" 12 EPS, rhodes or wurlies , use that "amp modeling" feature. Personally I like them better now without that, they sound less hyped to me. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I've been thinking about re-buying the SV-1 88 since Korg introduced the Soundpack 2 sounds back in Sept.. I'm in the position to trade my Yamaha GT-2 Gran Touch DP for an even trade but I'm having second thoughts after continually monitoring the Korg Forums on the SV-1. http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=57 I don't hang out at other dedicated synth sites like the Motif or Kurzweil so I don't know for sure if this is normal, but this board seems to have a LOT of issues--from keybeds to editor and startup problems in addition to other miscellaneous bugs. I owned the SV-1 88 for only about 6 weeks and had no problems. Granted this isn't a long period of time plus I didn't try to download the new OS or mess with the editor and the SP2 sounds. I'm wondering is this just a small percentage of users having bad luck or is this more widespread ? https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resigned Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I don't know the answer to this question but i did have some problems with getting the editor to work at one point. I resolved it and have had no other issues thankfully. I gigged with my SV-1 73 extensively last month and have nothing but good things to report, but I too have kept an eye on the Korg forums and I can only hope the issues posted there are isolated problems. When I was working at a pro audio repair center last year I saw a lot of new Korg M3's come in for warranty repair, but much of it was due to display floor abuse. I wonder if people are buying SV-1's that have been out on display and abused? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangefunk Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 No problems at all from me, I've gigged with it a few times (maybe less than 10 times) so not as much as you guys... Currently its in its bag at a friends place... for the last month or two.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dugg64 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Hello All: I pulled the trigger last month and ordered a SV-1 73 through my local dealer. When my first one arrived, the volume knob didn't work and the low F key was broken. I had no problem with my dealer ordering a replacement for me. The second SV-1 came in last week and all seemed fine. However, I did notice that some of the knob LEDs were a dimmer brightness than others. Not sure if this is an indication of some impending problem, but so far no major issues other than cosmetic. I think I can live with it if it isn't an indication of things ugly to come. Also, some of the keys, particularly the low C, seem to make more noise than others. For example, as I'm playing a steady eighth note pattern in C octaves, the low C makes a "thwapping" sound as I play it. I realize that there is some key sound inherent in the RH3 keybed, but this seems particularly excessive to my ears. I could always crank the volume, but I don't feel I should need to do this especially on a new board. Has anyone else experienced noisy keys on the SV-1? Some might be able to live with it, but it really bothers me. I'll probably have my dealer get another one in, but I'll request that a specialist really do a "go-over" of my board before it ships. Let me know your thoughts when you can. Thanks, Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucktronix Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Bought mine last May and have been gigging with it extensively since then. I still have the issue with inadvertent patch changes when a function button is mistakenly hit during a solo. This has happened quite a few times even though I have the latest OS version uploaded. Kronos 88 Platinum, Yamaha YC88, Subsequent 37, Korg CX3, Hydrasynth 49-key, Nord Electro 5D 73, QSC K8.2, Lester K Me & The Boyz Chris Beard Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMEGZ Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Dugg64 there is a topic over at the korg forum concerning the noisy keybeds , seems to be an issue with some edit : i see youve posted there already about the led brightness thing SpaceStation V3, MoxF6,PX5S,Hammond-SK2,Artis7,Stage2-73, KronosX-73,MS Pro145,Ventilator,OB DB1,Lester K Toys: RIP died in the flood of 8/16 1930 Hammond AV, 1970s Leslie 145, 1974 Rhodes Stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronks Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Has anyone else experienced noisy keys on the SV-1? Some might be able to live with it, but it really bothers me. I'll probably have my dealer get another one in, but I'll request that a specialist really do a "go-over" of my board before it ships. Let me know your thoughts when you can. Thanks, Doug http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i2wa7dbxJI Don't take me serious, I'm just playing. ------------------------------------------------------------ Gear: Hammond XK5-system, Nord Stage3 Compact, Crumar Seven, Rhodes Mk2; Hammond M44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhodaway10 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 The SV-1 at my local GC clicks like that video. I'm sure it's been "abused." I hope the issue is resolved. www.brianho.net http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/brianho www.youtube.com/brianhojazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 .....Currently its in its bag at a friends place... for the last month or two.. Can I be your friend? "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 The 88 at W. LA Music in U. City, the one I've played a bazillion times now with the SP2 loaded in, clicks too. Of course who knows how many guys have been pounding away on this thing over the last 6 months. I've also noticed on a few occasions a startup problem on that particular model. One time there was about a five second delay when I powered it on. Man, I really would like to get this again. The overall sound of the APs might not be as "technically advanced" as the new 700NX that I played for the first time yesterday, or my CP5, but I just really like the sound of it with the new SP2 sounds--the APs, the Rhodes and Wurlis. It has a vibe or character that's hard to put into words, it's just appealing to me. Throw in the smaller footprint and 10 lbs. less then the CP5 it would seem a no-brainer. BUT-----I can't be screwing with defective keys, the thing not powering on at an important gig or any gig for that matter. I would expect some of these issues with the Casio stuff but not Korg. I'd already decided to buy from an in town store so that if I do have problems , I won't have to hassle shipping it back to Sweetwater or whoever. Still, I'm a little gun shy right now. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary75 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 No issues here with latest OS. SP2 is the best sounding so far to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangefunk Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 No problems here either... the start up might be related to the valve warming up and that might be dependent on the temperature of the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangefunk Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 .....Currently its in its bag at a friends place... for the last month or two.. Can I be your friend? Of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronks Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'm also happy to say mine (73) works just fine after about 20 gigs. Even I brought up that link - just because asked... I also use many samples of SP2. It just connects! Don't take me serious, I'm just playing. ------------------------------------------------------------ Gear: Hammond XK5-system, Nord Stage3 Compact, Crumar Seven, Rhodes Mk2; Hammond M44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dugg64 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks to you all for directing me in the right direction regarding the keybed issue. I guess I should have done my research before posting. It does seem that others are having the same issue. Yet, some SV-1 owners haven't experienced the key noise problems. The keyboard guy from my local store came by my house to check out the problem. He was very much in agreement that the keybed issue is real with my board. He will be contacting the Korg rep and see what options are available. I'm pretty confident that my dealer will do right by me. I guess it's just a question of what. Do certain SV-1s need to be recalled for this problem to be properly rectified? Other Korg boards have the same RH3 keybed without the noise problems. An option that will probably be available to me is for a replacement to be sent out that will be inspected before it ships. My only concern is whether or not the keybed noise issue will eventually arise over use and time. Again, thanks for all the help. I'll keep you apprised of what happens. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz+ Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 The Roland FP4 can have clicking issues with its black keys. There are vertical guide posts under each black key and the black keys bump against them when played from any off center angle. They put grease on the guide poists to quiet it down but eventually the grease can slide away and then the keys click when they bump their guide post. Find 660 of my jazz piano arrangements of standards for educational purposes and tutorials at www.Patreon.com/HarryLikas Harry was the Technical Editor of Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book" and helped develop "The Jazz Piano Book." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luclepianiste Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Hi from France I apologize for my English, i hope you'll understand my sentences. I would like to know if we can hope a soundpack3 one day? And if one day we can create our own splits? For example one of my dreams: imagine the upright piano from a1 to e4, and gp2 on other keys (or mono upright may be). It be fantastic! Today the upright piano is very beautiful from A1 to D4, but really unusable on the right half of the keyboard. Other feedback: the mono upright piano (and mono grand too) sounds really nice to play blues etc...(with a little chorus effect) but it has no decay, it's strange. Despite this, i really love love love this piano. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonianKing Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 How realistic do the tape strings sound? better than the NE3 mellotron patches? "The purple piper plays his tune, The choir softly sing; Three lullabies in an ancient tongue, For the court of the crimson king" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMEGZ Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Hi from France I apologize for my English, i hope you'll understand my sentences. I would like to know if we can hope a soundpack3 one day? And if one day we can create our own splits? For example one of my dreams: imagine the upright piano from a1 to e4, and gp2 on other keys (or mono upright may be). It be fantastic! Today the upright piano is very beautiful from A1 to D4, but really unusable on the right half of the keyboard. Other feedback: the mono upright piano (and mono grand too) sounds really nice to play blues etc...(with a little chorus effect) but it has no decay, it's strange. Despite this, i really love love love this piano. Regards I would hope also for additional soundpacks. As far as creating our own splits, according to Jerry from Korg, that is not possible with the SV-1. Perhaps the SV-2 will do that. SpaceStation V3, MoxF6,PX5S,Hammond-SK2,Artis7,Stage2-73, KronosX-73,MS Pro145,Ventilator,OB DB1,Lester K Toys: RIP died in the flood of 8/16 1930 Hammond AV, 1970s Leslie 145, 1974 Rhodes Stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 How realistic do the tape strings sound? better than the NE3 mellotron patches? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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