after reading comments , I must continue to say this instrument is great as it is , the action is brilliant & I spent days in stores trying out other keys & just kept running back to this one . I bought it because I wanted electric pianos & some great organ sounds , everything else is a bonus. I did have a krome , which i liked a lot ,but the action on this surpasses that. I also have a Havian 30 , which has 88 , but as nice as it is to play , the SV1 just does it for me.
I'm glad to hear it. I'm buying one next year but the more I read the more I hear they have problems. Personally I think they look and sound great. What amp are you using?
@@AlwynFisher I just use connected to my audio interface and they are connected to yamaha hs 80m, and sometimes I just use the phones. See the new yamaha cp73 and compare both
Great demo! I'm about to purchase one of these slightly used at a great price. Logistically this is a great gigging keyboard. I even measured my vehicle (2004 Ford Explorer) the SV-1 73 (in its Korg rolling gig case) will fit nicely either in the back cargo space or across the back seat. The SV weighs about the same as my Kronos 61. Will probably use it as my "meat & potatoes" keyboard with weighted action for piano and EPs. The Kronos synth action will still handle organ smears and synth solo lines. One thing I also considered was my 2 tier Ultimate Support Apex stand which has always been a favorite of mine with its small stage footprint (and it looks great with two black synths!). However the Apex presents a problem stacking certain synths. The bottom can be to view - not so with the SV on bottom since it has the forward facing panel - problem solved! I'm stoked!
For who say that organ and synth have no dynamic, i would like to remind that no hammond organ or combo or minimoog kind of synth (just an example) or mellotron had dynamic at all. So there i no point to say that is something missing, is the right way they did work
Most organs come with a volume pedal for your foot. Many rock and/or jazz players don't really use it that much but the way an organ is traditionally played, there are a lot of dynamics. In fact I'd go as far to say that, with all the harmonics and a Leslie, the organ is extraordinarily dynamic. You can get the softest most delicate sounds and the most uproarious and grandly loud sounds. Listen to Dr. Lonnie talking about the dynamics of the Hammond organ in his own unique way. ruclips.net/video/g0ieCmTEvy0/видео.html
A list of sounds being used with the name of the song being played with it would be nice to see. Nice, I just want to hear the base grand piano sound at first on any keyboard
I read here many comments like, slugghish as a piano? Weighted keyobards are slow.. synth keybards are fast etc etc, Sorry but i have to say i tried the SV1 and is not slow at all, also is not stiff! If someone can't play a weighted keyboard or piano keyboard fast, is not piano keyboard's fault, he is slow, he is the one that need to improve his piano playing with proper exercise!
Great sounds and look, it's a model I've been considering buying for some time. Has this keyboard been updated, in hardware or software, in recent years since its release?
Absolutely. This is ONE of the best Rhodes emulators out there. It doesn't sound *exactly* like a real Rhodes but then, nothing really does except a Rhodes. But if you love vintage keyboard sounds, especially electric piano, this is definitely what you need. The alternative might be the Nord Piano series or Stage series. Nord makes excellent keyboards but you sure pay for it. They'll make a pretty substantial dent in your bank account.
That's an excellent question. mwow is probably right. The Yamaha Reface does sound pretty good but the keyboard sucks. You'd have to have some kind of external controller. Probably something with weighted keys if you want that. In the meantime, you must have something lying around. An old Casio can actually control MIDI. Some of them anyway. Or, you might consider getting a really good electric piano VST and just buying a MIDI controller. A lot of people are going in that direction. But, if you want to use it live, I guess you could do it with a laptop. You might be tempted to go with a workstation type keyboard. They're less expensive and they sound pretty awesome on RUclips but if you really want good electric piano sounds, it's probably not going to satisfy you. I bought a Yamaha MX49 and I like it and all but the keyboard instruments (organ, Rhodes etc) don't quite sound as good as they did on RUclips. It came with some pretty impressive VST's though. If I could only figure them out. Lol. But then again, in that case you're better off buying a Yamaha controller that comes with the same package of software. I hope this helped.
I have the 88 key version and it's fully weighted. It's not as heavy as the semiweighted keys because it's weighted properly to feel like a real piano. But no, it doesn't have synth keys.
casinomann nope. Biggest keys hammond ever made was 61 And most fender rhoades pianos were 73 or 88 That’s why they are using 73. Totally enough to create music. If you need more then go check your self first
There really should be a Korg SV2. The SV1 has several unbearable faults: first and foremost: volume levels AREN'T matched between sounds. Organ is easily twice as loud as piano. Same with that "Van Halen's Jump" synth. Second: not all sounds have touch sensitivity. Again, organ and synths are examples. Third. You can't layer sounds. fourth: not enough sound library. The present one is so limited. And finally, keyboard action is stiff, making it hard to play. All these faults should be corrected for a new edition. The idea behind the SV1 was so cool, but it could be so much better.
@guinness4life A professional instrument simply cannot have such volume differences between sounds. When you're playing piano, and then you change to organ, you must turn it down because of the 100% jump in volume. That's simply unacceptable. And with today's technology, there should be able to choose from dynamic or not dynamic response for each voice. My 20+ year humble Yamaha PSR can do that and much more!. A SV2 is much needed. the SV1 is already outdated.
Didn’t show the piano sound once. Worst investment I ever made. Piano is like a Casio. Strings are amazing but it’s for clav and Rhodes players this Korg
it just feels so good to play,, still haven't found my favourite electric piano sounds , had it 5 years & love it.
after reading comments , I must continue to say this instrument is great as it is , the action is brilliant & I spent days in stores trying out other keys & just kept running back to this one . I bought it because I wanted electric pianos & some great organ sounds , everything else is a bonus. I did have a krome , which i liked a lot ,but the action on this surpasses that. I also have a Havian 30 , which has 88 , but as nice as it is to play , the SV1 just does it for me.
I always liked this keyboard and wanted for about 8 years, I have it now!
It's simple and great!
I'm glad to hear it. I'm buying one next year but the more I read the more I hear they have problems. Personally I think they look and sound great.
What amp are you using?
@@AlwynFisher I just use connected to my audio interface and they are connected to yamaha hs 80m, and sometimes I just use the phones. See the new yamaha cp73 and compare both
i think these are his own compositions, so, he's a master.
0:40 that melody 😍
Great demo! I'm about to purchase one of these slightly used at a great price. Logistically this is a great gigging keyboard. I even measured my vehicle (2004 Ford Explorer) the SV-1 73 (in its Korg rolling gig case) will fit nicely either in the back cargo space or across the back seat. The SV weighs about the same as my Kronos 61. Will probably use it as my "meat & potatoes" keyboard with weighted action for piano and EPs. The Kronos synth action will still handle organ smears and synth solo lines. One thing I also considered was my 2 tier Ultimate Support Apex stand which has always been a favorite of mine with its small stage footprint (and it looks great with two black synths!). However the Apex presents a problem stacking certain synths. The bottom can be to view - not so with the SV on bottom since it has the forward facing panel - problem solved! I'm stoked!
i got a korg sv1 myself, its such a great piano. way better then the nord electro.
is that so? I own a sv1 too, but never had the chance to try any Nord keyboard
well, id never buy a nord electro for the piano, but the organ on it is amazing
Please, anyone, what is the song that starts at 2:50? Thanks a bunch!
For who say that organ and synth have no dynamic, i would like to remind that no hammond organ or combo or minimoog kind of synth (just an example) or mellotron had dynamic at all. So there i no point to say that is something missing, is the right way they did work
To be fair it doesn't have organ drawbars or Synth filters. Don't get me wrong this is a fine electric piano
Most organs come with a volume pedal for your foot. Many rock and/or jazz players don't really use it that much but the way an organ is traditionally played, there are a lot of dynamics. In fact I'd go as far to say that, with all the harmonics and a Leslie, the organ is extraordinarily dynamic. You can get the softest most delicate sounds and the most uproarious and grandly loud sounds.
Listen to Dr. Lonnie talking about the dynamics of the Hammond organ in his own unique way. ruclips.net/video/g0ieCmTEvy0/видео.html
could someone tell me
is it a real song at 2:51?
Canal Desativado children of Sanchez by Chuck Mangione?
You should put text on the screen to identify which setting you’re using
A list of sounds being used with the name of the song being played with it would be nice to see. Nice, I just want to hear the base grand piano sound at first on any keyboard
I read here many comments like, slugghish as a piano? Weighted keyobards are slow.. synth keybards are fast etc etc,
Sorry but i have to say i tried the SV1 and is not slow at all, also is not stiff!
If someone can't play a weighted keyboard or piano keyboard fast, is not piano keyboard's fault, he is slow, he is the one that need to improve his piano playing with proper exercise!
These youngins have no clue what a REAL keyboard supposed to feel like. lol.
The keyboard is nice, but I really like the improvising -- talented!
What is the song at 0:41? It's killing me!
seriously wtf??????
I REALLLLLY NEED TO KNOW WHAT SONG THAT IS!!! STARTS AT :41 !!!!! SOMEONE PLEASE
I guess it's just a demo song for the video, at the end it seems to start improvising..
David Smith it's a real song that's super familiar and recognizable!! I need to know too!!!!!!
If someone has the settings for SV-1 for sound at 5:35 I would be happy ... ;-)
What is the flute string sound around the 2:30 mark and running?
I also would like to know this
Me too.
Great sounds and look, it's a model I've been considering buying for some time. Has this keyboard been updated, in hardware or software, in recent years since its release?
Ronan McGurrin the keybed now is the RH3 made in Japan (really good. It's the keybed of new Kronos). And now it's black.
Cheers man
Timbre Mágico!!!
These things are really cool. That price tag though. 😞
which keyboard amplifier/monitor would you suggest for the SV1 ? can anyone suggest me ?
A good quality speaker will do the job, you don't need anything special
You could get a vintage amp if you want, but the brand of speaker shouldn't make a huge difference, mainly the price range
Totally not a keyboard player but would this be a good keyboard to get a Fender Rhodes sound?
Absolutely. This is ONE of the best Rhodes emulators out there. It doesn't sound *exactly* like a real Rhodes but then, nothing really does except a Rhodes. But if you love vintage keyboard sounds, especially electric piano, this is definitely what you need. The alternative might be the Nord Piano series or Stage series. Nord makes excellent keyboards but you sure pay for it. They'll make a pretty substantial dent in your bank account.
I love this instrument. But I´m way impressed with the Yamaha CP-1 EPs too.
Didn't know this thing had splits. How do you set this up?
Christopher Smith what effects does the sv1 have? Does it have a phaser knob? I like the phaser effect when Rhodes keys play.
Anybody know any cheaper alternatives to this? Under 500 USD preferably
Yamaha reface cp with external midi controller
That's an excellent question. mwow is probably right. The Yamaha Reface does sound pretty good but the keyboard sucks. You'd have to have some kind of external controller. Probably something with weighted keys if you want that. In the meantime, you must have something lying around. An old Casio can actually control MIDI. Some of them anyway.
Or, you might consider getting a really good electric piano VST and just buying a MIDI controller. A lot of people are going in that direction. But, if you want to use it live, I guess you could do it with a laptop.
You might be tempted to go with a workstation type keyboard. They're less expensive and they sound pretty awesome on RUclips but if you really want good electric piano sounds, it's probably not going to satisfy you. I bought a Yamaha MX49 and I like it and all but the keyboard instruments (organ, Rhodes etc) don't quite sound as good as they did on RUclips. It came with some pretty impressive VST's though. If I could only figure them out. Lol. But then again, in that case you're better off buying a Yamaha controller that comes with the same package of software.
I hope this helped.
I know I'm totally leaving the "under 500" category here but I've got both the Korg D1 and the Reface CP and they're really fun together. :)
Casio CDP-100 for 400 dollars
what is the key action on this feel like? is it sluggish like a piano or fast like a keyboard?
frank thomas hi imo its a mix of both but it feels good
fully weighted like a piano
I agree, one of my friends/band mate got it and I played it for some of our songs at a gig and it plays great, almost a hybrid
It's too light for me, not fun to play at all.
I have the 88 key version and it's fully weighted. It's not as heavy as the semiweighted keys because it's weighted properly to feel like a real piano. But no, it doesn't have synth keys.
you have nice soul!
I have 1 a korg sv 1
Is 73 keys too little?
casinomann no. The only keys you will miss are the ones you will virtually never play.
@@robo9466 do you miss an octave above below or a lil of both?
If you're looking to play Greg's Piano Concerto in A minor, yes.
casinomann nope. Biggest keys hammond ever made was 61
And most fender rhoades pianos were 73 or 88 That’s why they are using 73.
Totally enough to create music. If you need more then go check your self first
There really should be a Korg SV2. The SV1 has several unbearable faults: first and foremost: volume levels AREN'T matched between sounds. Organ is easily twice as loud as piano. Same with that "Van Halen's Jump" synth. Second: not all sounds have touch sensitivity. Again, organ and synths are examples. Third. You can't layer sounds. fourth: not enough sound library. The present one is so limited. And finally, keyboard action is stiff, making it hard to play. All these faults should be corrected for a new edition. The idea behind the SV1 was so cool, but it could be so much better.
...smh...
@guinness4life A professional instrument simply cannot have such volume differences between sounds. When you're playing piano, and then you change to organ, you must turn it down because of the 100% jump in volume. That's simply unacceptable. And with today's technology, there should be able to choose from dynamic or not dynamic response for each voice. My 20+ year humble Yamaha PSR can do that and much more!. A SV2 is much needed. the SV1 is already outdated.
Korg released the SV2 a few days ago. Search on RUclips :D
Didn’t show the piano sound once. Worst investment I ever made. Piano is like a Casio. Strings are amazing but it’s for clav and Rhodes players this Korg