Korg SV1 73 Vintage Stage Piano is simply a stunning electric stage piano, which pretty much delivers all you need in one retro-styled box. Korg SV1 73 is also available in an 88-Note keyframe for those looking for a full size piano keyboard. The Stage Vintage series of pianos offer what can only be described as the most rewarding compendium of electro-mechanical, transistorized, tape-driven, analog, and early digital keyboards ever available in a single instrument.
The sounds for SV1 73 Stage Vintage were 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. But for Korg, even that is not enough. The SV-1 also provides access to the effect pedals, amplifiers, speaker cabinets and studio techniques that gave these sounds their original lustre. Together, they provide fingertip access to the sounds that defined generations of popular keyboard playing.
Designed with performance in mind, the Korg Stage Vintage SV1 73 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 73 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. The Korg SV-1 73 Features:
- Vintage FX chain and amp modeling: The superb sound generation of the SV-1 is further enhanced with the inclusion of six separate stages of signal processing, all bypass-able.
- EQUALIZER (bass, middle and treble): Controllable from the front panel, the EQ allows you to shape the tonal quality of your sound in real-time.
- PRE FX (Compression, Boost, U-Vibe, Chorus/Vibrato, Tremolo, Wah): This section provides the essential effects for pre-treating your sound or adding some vintage vibe, with some classic effects modeled by Korg’s legendary guitar effects designers. Add a sweep pedal (i.e. Korg's EXP-2 or XVP-10) to get funky with the Wah.
- AMP MODEL (Amp Modeling, cabinet simulation and noise reduction): A wealth of amp heads and speaker cabinets are available to add color, drive and edge to your sound. Plus, Korg’s exclusive Valve Reactor circuitry adds the warmth or snarl that only a real tube can provide.
- MODULATION FX (Chorus 1 &2, Phaser 1&2, Flanger and Rotary): Some of the most famous stomp-box pedals have been recreated to give you the signature sounds for these legendary timbres. Korg’s rotary speaker emulation has long been acclaimed as one of the best, faithfully adding nuance and motion to any organ sound.
- REVERB/DELAY (Room, Plate, Hall, Spring, Tape Echo and Stereo Delay): Four types of reverb are provided, along with a classic tape-echo, plus a tempo-based digital delay – complete with a tap tempo switch.
- LIMITER This final step in the chain ensures your level remains balanced across all sounds, and is adjustable only via the included computer editor/librarian software.