Dockeys Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Just read this....a rumoured leak about a possible updated KORG SV series: https://www.gearnews.com/korg-sv-2-stage-vintage-piano-leaked-online/ Quote Yamaha MODX8, Legend Live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Song80s Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 that's a good find. If its true, this board seems to be crowding the $2200 korg grand stage. Not an expert on the Grand Stage, the SV2 seems like internal competition. Quote Why fit in, when you were born to stand out ? My Soundcloud with many originals: [70's Songwriter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwyn Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Nice! I've been poking around for the sv1 but was turned off a little by some user reported glitches and such. Looking forward to seeing this. I doubt it will, but I'm hoping it will have a flat top, although the article says it will probably have the same look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I love the overall vibe of the SV1 (and the 73-key form factor availability), and it would fit perfectly into my funk/soul/disco rig under something like a Roland FA06 (anything with ROMpler and VA capabilities - little or no clonewheel needed). I'm playing EPs and clav, and some AP, all night long. But the RH3 action isn't the greatest, and it's a little heavy. As mentioned though, why this and GrandStage? TBH, I remember a comment here that Korg should have used the Nord Electro as a template. Both GS and Vox Conti have limitations in their clonewheel execution (forgivable on the GS, not so much on the Vox). A Korg stage piano with proper drawbar control of the CX3 clonewheel model, including C/V and percussion (and the ability to "dual-keyboard" the organ from an external board while playing pianos locally) would be really cool. Cheers, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I think almost every jazz keyboardist in the Bay Area uses the Korg SV1. Unless it isn't red (there were maybe two alternate colours), the first thing I do is ask if it was borrowed, but it isn't far from that as each player bought it after seeing one of the other jazz combos use it, and being impressed by its sounds and how they blend with the band. That's a long-winded way of getting to the main point, which is that I myself might be interested in an SV2 if it is a serious upgrade from the SV1 (keybed action, etc.). Quote Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Piano Man Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 https://shop.korg.co.uk/index.php/sv2-73.html Quote Kurzweil PC3x Technics SX-P50 Korg X3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuiliClayder Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 https://shop.korg.co.uk/index.php/sv2-73.html Did I read this correctly in the specs ? Speakers: 2 x 2.5" with 2 x 3" passive radiator Quote A long time ago, in a musical galaxy far, far away... Eminent-Solina B412, Yamaha DX21, Yamaha V50, Yamaha U1 21st century... Kawai CA58, Korg Liano, Arturia Minilab 3, Arturia Minilab MkII, Arturia Minifreak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Piano Man Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 https://shop.korg.co.uk/index.php/sv2-73.html Did I read this correctly in the specs ? Speakers: 2 x 2.5" with 2 x 3" passive radiator I suspect that refers to a variant model and I will predict that it won"t be built in speakers but, rather, a speaker system you can attach to the piano or its stand, ala Nord Piano monitors! Quote Kurzweil PC3x Technics SX-P50 Korg X3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuiliClayder Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 https://shop.korg.co.uk/index.php/sv2-73.html Did I read this correctly in the specs ? Speakers: 2 x 2.5" with 2 x 3" passive radiator I suspect that refers to a variant model and I will predict that it won"t be built in speakers but, rather, a speaker system you can attach to the piano or its stand, ala Nord Piano monitors! Now that would be cool ! Quote A long time ago, in a musical galaxy far, far away... Eminent-Solina B412, Yamaha DX21, Yamaha V50, Yamaha U1 21st century... Kawai CA58, Korg Liano, Arturia Minilab 3, Arturia Minilab MkII, Arturia Minifreak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Piano Man Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Actually starting to doubt myself as I note they do have separate weight specs for SV2 and SV2s. Maybe they have managed to incorporate built in speakers into the design of the chassis. Quote Kurzweil PC3x Technics SX-P50 Korg X3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dockeys Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 It looks more like a bump in spec in all the expected areas to me rather than anything revolutionary, split and layer features, extended polyphony, more sounds etc. Not my cuppa tea but I have always liked the design. Some may not like the RH3 action. I"m a bit confused too about how it stands against the Korg grandstage? Quote Yamaha MODX8, Legend Live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuiliClayder Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Actually starting to doubt myself as I note they do have separate weight specs for SV2 and SV2s. Maybe they have managed to incorporate built in speakers into the design of the chassis. In any case, I'm hoping they announce it officially at NAMM in a couple of weeks. Going to take a very close look at this one... Quote A long time ago, in a musical galaxy far, far away... Eminent-Solina B412, Yamaha DX21, Yamaha V50, Yamaha U1 21st century... Kawai CA58, Korg Liano, Arturia Minilab 3, Arturia Minilab MkII, Arturia Minifreak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwyn Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 How long after NAMM are these boards usually available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Song80s Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 was this Korg's " countdown " keyboard ? If so, they might as well let the official announcement fly Quote Why fit in, when you were born to stand out ? My Soundcloud with many originals: [70's Songwriter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyg3042 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I've been contemplating getting an SV1 for the last few months. Had Sweetwater's product page in my history and went back there after a month or so, and see it's no longer available! When I searched the site, it shows accessories for the SV1, but not the board. Reading this...it now makes sense. Quote "May you stay...forever young." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 How long after NAMM are these boards usually available? NAMM stands for "Not Available, Maybe May" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffincltnc Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Looks like it's primary competitors are the Yamaha CP 73/88 and the Korg Grandstage. Quote Yamaha U1 Upright, Roland Fantom 8, Nord Stage 4 HA73, Nord Wave 2, Korg Nautilus 73, Viscount Legend Live, Lots of Mainstage/VST Libraries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Definitely some nice improvements. Only took them 10 years to completely solve the problem of accidentally changing presets. SV gives you immediacy over controls that the Grandstage does not. That, combined with its eye catching form, make it arguably a better stage axe, especially for the types of music that call for real time tweaking. SVS is about 2 lbs heavier, so I think it's pretty clear that's the one with built in speakers. My biggest problem with the SV is fingers feeling crowded by the controls. It wasn't so much a physical limitation as a mental distraction. But I haven't heard other folks complaining about that, so I'm an outlier.. Quote Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleer Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Definitely interested. Can anyone with a SV1 confirm whether it has an MDF (wood composite) bottom like the GrandStage has? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleer Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I wonder why the SV-2 sound engine is called EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded) while the GrandStage and Vox have Kronos-derived engines like the SGX-2 engine for acoustic pianos and the EP-1 engine for electric ones. Edit: must be a different animal altogether, sample based, as was the SV-1. Also, the SV-2S now has speakers, somewhat resembling the $600 Korg SP-280. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Wow. I gave up waiting for this keyboard to come out at least five years ago. I had a long love/hate relationship with my SV1s. (I think I went through three of them.) If they managed to keep the things I loved while improving the things I hated, I will be so all over this. I thought the Grandstage was as close as we'd get, but while it's a nice board in its own right, the EPs just don't have the vibe of the ones on the SV. I don't know if it was the tube, or the sampling, or some combination of the two, or something else entirely, but... if they can nail the vibe of the SV EPs while increasing the velocity layers to get rid of the jumpiness, and provide APs that are in the same league as those on the Grandstage (or at the very least don't start buzzing like a DX7 patch once the loop kicks in), this may just be the board I've been waiting for. PS - 20 bucks says there's a preset called "Herbie tines," since that's the thing everyone was complaining that the original didn't provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleer Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Do you remember if the SV1 had MDF underneath, Josh, or all metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I had to look up what MDF was, but I don't recall seeing any wood under there the various times I opened mine up to replace broken keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niacin Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 https://shop.korg.co.uk/index.php/sv2-73.html Looks very much like the same hardware, with expanded memory and user control via the editor of splits and layers. IIRC the underbelly is mdf. Pretty sure but don't quote me, lol. I loved the Wurli. Just miles ahead of anything else I've played. With or without the tube. One of the few digital electric piano emulations that I've found really satisfying to play, and yes I have played the real thing. Look forward to seeing it in the flesh later this year but not expecting it to be a huge upgrade from the SV1, though hopefully with the larger memory the acoustic pianos sound better. Quote Gig keys: Hammond SKpro, Korg Vox Continental, Crumar Mojo 61, Crumar Mojo Pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleer Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimkost2002 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I had to look up what MDF was, but I don't recall seeing any wood under there the various times I opened mine up to replace broken keys. Hey, Josh! I also have gone thru 3 SV1s! And I have the same love/hate feels about it as you.... Also, IME it was the tube that made the SV so vibey... My SVs all had composite bottoms (1 red and 2 black) Quote "I have constantly tried to deliver only products which withstand the closest scrutiny � products which prove themselves superior in every respect.� Robert Bosch, 1919 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleer Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I believe I"ll stick to my Vox Continentals then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 $1999.99 https://www.nstuffmusic.com/p-118098-korg-sv2-88-key-stage-vintage-piano.aspx Front panel? What's new? New Features (From The Leak) More than 10 times the PCM memory for more of what SV users want: Pianos, EP"s, organs, synth sounds, strings, and basses More pianos: German, Italian, Austrian, Japanese, and Upright samples onboard (big user request) More polyphony â 128, up from 80 More parts: SV-2 can now split AND layer via the editor, with selectable split point right on the panel. Another big user request Improved Reverb, layers, splits, and pianos based on popular demand Same great look with TONS more PCM for more of sounds users want from SV We listened: User-requested features include Split and Layer control, better effects, more pianos. We did it all! RH3 graded hammer action to connect the player to the sounds with authentic feel and control; pedal included along with music rest Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleer Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 SV-1 had 0,5 GB (512MB) of samples, so that would mean 5GB in SV-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Song80s Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 How long after NAMM are these boards usually available? Are you in US ? seriously, if Korg has a product specialist pitching the SV-2 , watch the video. The. specialist might provide a shipping window. The board is assembled/made in Asia so it takes 3-4 weeks transit to get to west coast ports. There are more logistics, such as distribution to country distributors etc etc Quote Why fit in, when you were born to stand out ? My Soundcloud with many originals: [70's Songwriter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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