Nord Piano 4 Vs Korg SV-2 Stage Piano Shootout! - Now That Was Close...

[@zachtaylor8082]

Who else thinks the Sv2 looks cooler? The Nord is the immediate status symbol of choice (whenever you see a Nord on stage you already the band is going to be good lol) but the SV2 looks so 70s and soulful

[@mrdavies7894]

"BMW" vs "Ooh! What is _that_ ?!" 😆

[@OuijTube]

Poor old Jack. He misses the Maltese Falcon so much. You can even hear it in his playing 🥺

[@japzproductions]

I tried the SV 2 in the store and I was blown away by the sound even with just the built in speakers. I didn't expect it to sound that great. during the intro, I couldn't tell u switched keys when I wasn't looking 😂

[@ArtyPartyMusic]

I have the Nord keyboards for more than 10 years ( Nord Stage and Nord Stage 2) and I love it. But these Piano and Rhodes sounds from the new Korg SV2 have surprised me a lot! The sound has a lot of body , and it's very warm.

[@mrdavies7894]

The SV2 advances the Korg SV line a _lot_ . The SV1 also included the EQ, amp modelling, effects, &c (not unlike the Nord), but the SV2 has really pushed the bounds of affordability _and_ quality.

[@texrex4580]

We all love Gabrielle, Nord and you Jack...thanks for keeping us entertained and informed in these troubled times!!

[@MichaelMiller-vf3pg]

Yeah, I think the Korg wins this one fairly definitely. The Nord has a few things that my ear as a mixer and engineer says “well that’s nice I won’t have to EQ that as much,” but that’s a reflection of it not really representing the instrument QUITE as well. Sounds great for sure, but the Korg sounds like it gives you everything. You hit those keys on the piano sounds and I hear it all. The woodiness and even some of the tough to mix sounds you get from a real piano. It’s there. It’s real, and that’s what I want. And don’t get me started on the clav, that’s no contest. Both sound great, but the Korg sounds better to my ear in almost every way. That’s all with nice headphones, btw.

[@johnnulf624]

I'm a huge fanboy for Nord's pianos, but that Korg did impress me

[@officialWWM]

The Nord competes on everything except price. I'll take the Korg and be very happy.

[@daprodude]

Yamaha CP88 vs Korg SV2 please! Love these vids!

[@robersonicmusic]

I have an SV1 and a Nord Electro 5D. I love them both! But each has it's pros and cons: SV1 is extremely heavy so it's not easy to carry to all gigs, travel on a plane. Although it sounds great, it is very limited on basic things like layering, splits and no way to load new samples. SV is stuck with the 2 or 3 soundpacks available. Nord, on the other side, is light and very flexible, that's why I got it. SV1 sounds great for Rhodes, Wurli, Clavinet. It sucks on Organ sounds. Nord has tons of sounds, you can load your own samples, and organs are great.

[@sharingmatters]

Nord wins with this expandability.

[@xp50player]

The SV-2 pianos sound fully competitive now, and you also have the distinctive style & interface.

[@OuijTube]

xp50player Not gonna lie. I am kind of looking at getting a 73-key SV2S. The Korg e-pianos are just great, and the SV1 was a pretty satisfying piano to play. The availability of the -S versions with speakers make them really good apartment pianos, potentially.

[@paulduarte2261]

As realistic as you can get in a keyboard without it being a grand piano. Excellent playing as always!

[@alansalaices903]

Wow. Both sound great. The Korg sounds really good. ( I currently have a nord keyboard, but givng credit where credit is due ).

[@vadergrd]

the sv2 gives me the chills !

[@nyambe]

The lows on that SV2 sound amazing

[@SarihnD]

Came originally for the comparison.. at this point I’m just here to listen to this guy play. Sheesh..

[@istefk]

... SV2 pianos in the green(alternate bank) 1 and 2 is a must listen!

[@jasonr1150gs]

Thank you for this review. It’s great! Best wishes for you and Gabby

[@nixonkutz3018]

How could Gabrielle (or anyone) resist being swept away by those dulcet/Dorset tones

[@davevenson]

I hate to admit it but natural piano is Nord's strength!

[@Michbigheart]

All Nord's sounds sound like The instrument it's not in front of you but, from Korg's it's right in you face. Nord sounds like a good Record but, Korg it's like The instrument is present.

[@officialWWM]

I love the Korg. It has stage presence.

[@enigmasounds]

If the decision is on the sound, the Nord nails it, in my headphones anyway!.....great noodling as always Jack.

[@englishguy9680]

Nord wins

[@nathanaelvalville9191]

I'm a Yamaha guy who's only here to hear Jack play

[@Dolores5000]

Nathanael Valville Korg tho :) great player is right tho

[@theeofficialtj]

Same‼️

[@tuneunleashed]

Jack is garbage

[@NathanNagel]

Lordtunes World ah, thank you for telling me! My ears have been lying to me for years and I’m so glad you could set me straight!

[@gianmarcospada6585]

@@NathanNagel 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aakash9058]

The curved topside on the SV-2 is a missed opportunity. I have a Nord Grand and having that flat top panel is perfect for resting a laptop or notebook for ease of access during composition and recording.

[@Rafal18021979]

Really? You do consider this at all?

[@Jason75913]

@@Rafal18021979 he's very right

[@englishguy9680]

This is so right, they should have made it flat like old school EP’s so you can place stuff on top. Missed opportunity for sure

[@TheAruthas]

Thank you Jack for trying your best to shoot a video on your own during these troubled times !! Thoroughly enjoyed it, angelic playing, interesting comparison and overall great video, wishing you the best !

[@sudanjackson]

mmmm - the Korg is warmer... great instrument. I had my eye on either a Nord, a Yamaha CP, or the Korg SV. The SV just gave me goosebumps. The vibe of its design just makes you play different. It is such an amazing instrument. But Nord and Korg I both had to say no to because of the lack of a pitch stick. I chose the CP73. But now I have a Nord Electro 6D 61 for when I need to be fast and light. Love the EPs. Better than any of the others.

[@sandscribbler]

Korg SV-2 ...with speakers. Yes!!

[@michaelleggieri7135]

After one year of trying to decide I choose the sv2 . Ordered it today

[@pawelsz95]

You should have taken the manual for SV2 and compare Austrian to Imperial, Yamaha to Japanese , Steinway to German etc... For pedal noise, Korg has this on second layer I think even if the factory sounds seem to be single the noises layer is the second part like dual mode.

[@forddriver8827]

My Korg SV2-88 is everything I could want and more. I bought it just before the lockdown, which in Australia was a fairly lengthy time frame. Typically I use the vintage tones these are made for, simply as they are so good. I run the Korg through Ampeg Bass amplifiers, no pedals or effects. I am sure the Nord is awesome, world wide sales are a testament to that, but the Korg SV2 is like a car from the 1960s, when things were made properly and creative design was encouraged. The Nord design I find very uninspiring, like a Rubix Cube, another red slab. Pick your favourite tone, then tweek it, taking advantage of all the options, and that beautiful glowing Tube and try to wipe the grin off your face.

[@Padlockigami]

Exactly the video I wanted to see! Really debating which of the two would suit me. Many thanks Jack.

[@nyambe]

The white sv2 with speakers! Next to my double bass, Semi hollow guitar. I go crazy thinking a a cozy "acoustic" corner in my living room for instant jams and improvs. It would replace the current Yam p45. Its a total overkill, but I loveeee everything about that keybord

[@FrantzesElzaurdia]

SAME, don't have the cash either lol

[@officialWWM]

I feel you bro :)

[@billyellow4849]

Let me get this right. You want Gabrielle to look at you the way you look at Luke??

[@detectivejonesw]

You're so good at piano... wow... It's beautiful to hear

[@neonwilliams5300]

I think if the SV had swappable sounds it would be pretty much on a par (Technology-wise) with the Nord, but have the distinct advantage of being a lot cheaper, which would sway many people.

[@goodtimejohnny8972]

Depending on what you are looking for there is software allowing the user to fully customize the sv2. There is a video on that and Korgs website has the info as well.

[@mdragon99]

One of the best keyboard compares! Thanks

[@MrStevem121]

I used to think the Maltese Falcon was over rated and un-needed. Now I realise that I miss him. COME BACK SOON BRO. JACK NEEDS YOU

[@simbaking6338]

I actually love the tone of both..SV2 sounds deeper though.

[@carlweiderick]

Wow! Awesome vs. superb. Two amazing instruments! Just have to get both. Great playing as always Jack.

[@mpichora]

I went to the store to choose between a Roland Rd-2000 and Yamaha Yc88. The Sv2 wasn't even on my radar but it was there on the rack so I tried it out. Omg it completely blew me away. It isn't "supposed" to be the better board but it felt like it had a lot more soul and responsiveness than the competition. It really did surprise me. I'm really stumped now. Honestly I had pretty much made up my mind on the RD2000, but I was actually a bit disappointed. It didn't feel alive. The SV2 absolutely did. It's obviously more limited in terms of options and controls, and even as a midi controller, so this is a tough choice.

[@gtoctane]

Sounding great Jack and thanks or the shootout! Still waiting on you using the term "octave grabber" in one of these vids!!

[@DojoOfCool]

The Nord definitely sounds better and to me worth the extra money. Of all the sounds compare only a couple of the Korg sounded close. The Korg sounds have the "strident" sound Jack said he likes, to me is like closing mic'ing a piano, but sadly typical of Korg piano it sound like the mic was gated and cuts off too fast. The Nord sounds ring out and die off more naturally to me. That was on the sounds that were close between the two, but other sounds the Korg sound were kind of muffled sounding the seemed to of lost that strident sound Jack mentioned. So overall all the Nord sounds were better, then add in the fact you can download many other sounds and have a collection tailored to your needs. So as I said I think the Nord is worth the extra money. I live in the USA so the price difference is even greater @500 USD but I would still buy the Nord. I wish Jack would of commented on the difference in keybeds.

[@jaredmotopnw]

Still deciding between the Korg SV2-S 73 key and the Nord 6D Electro. To be honest, I’m leaning toward the Korg. It sounds a bit more genuine and warmer. Any other sounds I need, when not playing out, I’ll just use it as a midi and get every other sound you can think of. Just hope the Korg isn’t that heavy to carry from gig to gig. But feel like it’ll do the trick, as a solo artist. Also love the fact that it has those speakers.

[@manuelrenz7281]

just as before, Nord for the acoustic and Korg for the ep´s. Yet, a Nord does not sound like a real piano, more like a piano on stereoids. SV-2 has the tube which sets it apart and better keybed. Really a shame the sound editor does not work with the ipad or iphone. Not only for the weight - take the 73-s Version, because with the 88 Version you have to fold seats any time you go to rehearsal. Wheras the two instruments have their weaknesses, Gabrielles choice should be easy - a truly gifted player. Your Hornsby is almost better than the original.... Just my two cents - many girls doesn´t like beards.

[@englishguy9680]

I hate the keybed on the SV it’s overly heavy to play and to carry imho. I also don’t get the valve, it’s a cool idea on paper but in reality the way it’s implemented is just a gimmick. I would take the Nord over the SV every time

[@germanshepherdlover2613]

Nord all day, every day but the SV-2 surprises and impresses me....especially the ep's. But still the Nord for me!

[@obwanz1921]

Man, your playing! So great and soulful! WOW!! Just play for her (Gabrielle) ! You got this😀!

[@istefk]

great demo Jack, both sound awesome, ... but you needed to 'push the [program] button' on the SV2 to get all the other variations on the SV2, eg all the clav pickups, combinations, I favor most of the sounds for piano, EP, clav, in the green-alternate bank,. cheers.

[@DaraM73]

Ta, Jack, good to see ya keepin’ those smooth moves flowin’. Did well for a solo gig.

[@troyuchida3146]

Thank you from Hawaii, love the videos man! I hope you keep making these comparisons because this one convinced me to pick up the SV-2S loving and I'm loving playing it!

[@stenaldomehilli8809]

Well Korg has done quite a few good steps towards providing some good piano sounds. In fact, in terms of authenticity, they're probably doing better than Yamaha, Kawai and Roland. Then there's Nord; the only digital piano that can take on a good VST. Here they differ from Korg in many ways, one of which is the Key-off sounds. When our good Jack plays in A-major from 12:00, at a certain time, you can distinctively here the A below middle C cutting off in a way that supremely imitates an acoustic piano. There are also two moments during the video when Jack presses the wrong pedal. When he presses by mistake the Nord's pedal while playing the SV 2, i'm sure a trained ear could easily spot how dry the sound became without the pedal. However, when he does the same playing Nord, the sound doesn't lose quality at all. There are certainly other details that might add to my logic, but the Korg sounds nice for sure. ☺️

[@Daring2Win]

It's the release samples! Nord absolutely nails them. I was hoping to find this on the Dexibell Vivi S7 Pro, but I believe Nord is the best hardware in that regard.

[@spalding1968]

They are both incredibly great pianos . I could not pick one over the other on sound alone .

[@sirnigelcogs]

I'm not a keyboard player yet so I don't have any brand preferences. To me, the Nord sounded better. Or I should say, I preferred the sound of the Nord.

[@Fallingoverbackwards]

The Nord as always has more mid and treble because it is designed to play live and stand out amongst other instruments. If you EQ’d the Korg can get closer but Nord has a kind of witchcraft that sounds better than it should

[@dkpianist]

Depends on the music you are playing. Different in a rock band than in a more acoustic environment where a fuller sound serves you better.

[@englishguy9680]

The fact is the Nord can do both band and solo playing with minimal tweaking at the desk. If you can afford it go Nord, but if your budget won’t stretch that far the others are both brilliant boards. The CP is a direct competitor to the Nord Electro and the SV is something else. I’ve played all 3 and it’s really splitting hairs to pick between them they’re all sick 😅

[@rexstonecipher8586]

Great job jack!!!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

korg takes prize this time, but I'm mainly here to listen to Jack playi Plenty of Gabriellas in Sweden and they would love a handsome Dorset fella like you!

[@edunabie]

Yea, The Korg sounds nice, in some cases better than the Nord, but then I just keep having flashbacks to stubbing my fingers off the RH3 keybed in my SV-1. Essentially that keyboard used to 'bully' me. I ended the abusive relationship and sold the SV-1... don't miss it! SV-2 is very attractive and sounds nice, and speakers too, but I won't make the same mistake twice! Woody, iv noticed you have a P-121 as your 'home' piano... how do you find the keybed? (bear in mind I found the RH3 way too heavy and tiring and I also like to play rhodes probably more than acoustic).

[@englishguy9680]

I had a Kronos and sold it for exactly the same reason. The SV sounds awesome but he RH3 action is just overly heavy and fatiguing to play. The action in the Nord Piano is infinitely better and feels brilliantly connected to the sound. Nord wins for me

[@billsolomon1]

Love the SV Korg piano!

[@cymonalex]

These are more difficult to choose... They're both excellent... Nord is a little brighter (Piano's) and thats what I thought the RD 2000 lacked as well... I preferred all the E.Piano's on the Korg..... Whats the Price difference, because if the Kong were half the price, then I'd go for the Korg... The Roland RD action was better than the Nord, so what the action like on both ??

[@TylerLore]

In the US Nord is $2,999 and Korg is $1,999.

[@ChristofRoeyaert]

Both very cool keyboards. Just too bad about the Fatar action in the Piano 4. Nord made the right decision putting Kawai's RHIII in the Nord Grand ; let's just hope they continue to do so... Korg's RH3 is great, though.

[@Elazarko]

I hear Nord's New Piano 5 (73 as well) action is great! I gotta compare for myself with the Korg sv2 73

[@perkeleman1265]

As a live engineer, I usually don't really enjoy the Nords when they play alone or in bands that play soft music, they just sound very thin and lack these rich mids/low mids. In a busy mix they come through nicely though. It doesn't seem as obvious to me listening on the studio monitors, but the difference between the Korg and the Nord live is massive, not just spectrally, but also dynamically, when they hammer into the Nord it just feels compressed. And it's far simpler to take out a little oomph from the korg to fit it in a busy mix compared to trying to make the Nord sound full, not to mention the lack of dynamics that can't really be compensated live. *edit* I'm speaking only about the Grand sounds, Rhodes/Wurli is a different story again.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

Both good but I'd take the korg any day even if I didn't know it was 30% cheaper.

[@johnimg]

Mate your playing is Great ! And your girl is lucky to have you !

[@montazownianr1]

Old camera angle was well... just better ;)

[@stevec.1802]

Nice demo comparing the nuances and subtleties. Both keyboards are desirable for gigging. My observation is, SV-2 has a bit thicker roundness to the piano and ep patches than the Nord, not that it’s better or worse. I would think the Nord has a feature to tweak the eq to fatten up some its patches if that is what you want. I could gig with either board right out of the box and be satisfied with factory presets. The nerd meter runs high when doing an A/B comparison with like keyboards. Played in an ensemble situation I think they would be very satisfactory.

[@mrdavies7894]

As a " _stage piano_ ", I don't need the SV2 to sound _half_ as good as it does!! (Which is to say that, for what it is/was, the SV1 was great! 😄). With that said, that the SV2 can hold it's own against a _Nord_ is frankly astonishing to me! Couple that with the fact that the SV2 (and its forebear) also offer _great_ organ patches along with "other" sounds that are anything but "other" and the SV2 is an absolutely brilliant stage piano. Personally, for studio work, if I can't use a real grand piano (or I need a different tone than what I have available from the grand or the upright), Dexibell offer the best of all worlds. But the breadth and versatility of the SV2 - especially with the amp modelling and overdrive! - actually _beat_ the Nord as a "general purpose" stage piano. Now, if I was playing a _solo piano_ concert on a digital, my unquestioned go-to would be any of the Dexibell VIVO series (with any of the Nord Pianos as a close second, followed by the Studiologic Numa). But for a fast boot-up, well-designed, and _expressive_ machine, the SV2 has won me over. Thus, I'm very pleased with my SV2-73S! Although the internal speakers are not exactly room-filling, the ability to run to a friend's house, unpack _ONE_ piece of gear, and get a musical idea down, is simply priceless.

[@obwanz1921]

Gabrielle def needs to get with you! Why? Coz you’re the MAN that’s why! Again , freaking great!1 👍😀

[@i_rock_49]

Please test the Viscount Legend 70s Artist W please!

[@TylerLore]

Wish you would have done a showdown with the Korg Grandstage and the Nord Piano.

[@TylerLore]

Also, a little confused by the comments. The SV2 is definitely the warmer sound and that's before running the patching through the analog amp. I play Nord piano's at most of my gigs and my biggest complaint is always that the sound is too bright.

[@TylerLore]

@D MD didn't say I had a problem. I like a warmer sound. Messing with an EQ live on stage isn't ideal. At all. Especially because Nords controls are completely dark on stage. Nord doesn't need you defending them. It was just my thoughts as a musician who uses Nord and Korg boards everyday. Im very aware how to use the board. Have a great day.

[@tuneunleashed]

Stephen7ylore If it sounds to bright you can control the brightness of the tone on the Nord didn’t you know that?

[@TylerLore]

@@tuneunleashed Yes. I own the Stage 3.

[@noiselessfox7618]

love you jack! Never change!

[@JoelNetz]

Here's an idea: call the Falcon and ask for keys!

[@JoergPelzer]

SV2, so much more real!

[@strongchord4384]

I have a Nord Piano 4 which I use for wedding/private function gigs (well until it all went xxxx up) and as a ‘solo’ instrument it’s brilliant and gets admiring glances/comments from the guests. The action is ok so long as you’re a decent pianist but if you’re used to synths you’ll need a finger muscle workout. However if you play in bands and have to compete with guitarists perpetually turning up their amps then I’d take the Korg or the new RD88 - they’re brighter than the Nord (even if you use Nord’s ‘bright’ sounds) and much cheaper. Oh just one other thing Jack and maybe something Gabrielle might be interested in .........what are the pivot points like? Go on .....just for our American friends.😏

[@felix1300]

In my opinion the Nord has a much warmer sound. I love it

[@pedrobravo4404]

He's got mad fingers, that's all i'm gonna say...

[@heinrichkoop9189]

How do the keybeds compare? As much as I like Nord, their FATAR keyboards always have been the weakest link ....

[@DaraM73]

Rock Haus Nord grand has Kawai bed, but QC issues and Nord’s reluctance to support folks means I’d look elsewhere, regardless of sound generation.

[@heinrichkoop9189]

@@DaraM73 The Kawai keybeds are really good (at least the high quality ones), but about 3000 GBP for the Nord Grand is too much. The Kawai MP7 SE has the same keybed and costs 1200... Maybe I just buy that and add some software grands when playing at home...

[@timhowes7088]

Just for balance, many of us choose a synth or piano precisely because it’s got a Fatar keybed. I fondly remember the Gem Promega I once had.

[@heinrichkoop9189]

@@timhowes7088 the GEM Promega was a legend! But that is 15 years ago ... I had a Studiologic 90 at the time, with a great Fatar keybed in it. But those days seem to have changed. By the way, I bought a CP 88 now. Not sure if this is to everyone s liking, but the thing is built like a tank ...

[@danielvinklar1105]

Hello, I have been eyeing the SV2 and waiting for when they show up in our shops in CZ. Someone mentioned that the bottom panel of SV2 is made of cardboard. Seriously? Is this true, please? Also, while none of these two are made as specialised midi master keyboars, but would you say that they manage this function on par, or is one of them a better master keyboard? Assuming both can do MIDI over USB, right? Thank you.

[@TylerLore]

The bottom is a wood panel. It isn't cardboard. All of Korgs boards use wood.

[@AndrewHincksMusic]

Stephen7ylore they use MDF which isn’t exactly wood or cardboard

[@edunabie]

Its MDF, and structurally its fine (apart from MDF can be punctured quite easily, but its probably at least 12mm thick), but watch out if your from humid climates! Mdf Don't like moisture!!!

[@emremulkut]

For me, Nord for the AP sound and Korg for everything else

[@R---66---R]

Strength with these shitty and forced lonely feelings, these last months. I experience some similar situ and I miss 'my lady of my life' to often, due to this surrealistic viral era! But, there's always the piano/this warm instrument can wipe away some loneliness, I always experience. I like your vid and for me, personally, KORG is warm, intimate/a friend to and for your heart. The NORD never 'got' me, my relationship with KORG dates from 1985 on and this brand has stolen my heart with most products/hold on, pale ;-}

[@magicknight8412]

I think the Korg sounds better and little smoother for most stuff.

[@poerava]

17:25 Beautiful chord changes and voicing. Wow. Is that your own music?

[@marcpinion]

Defiantly the Korg

[@carloscasillas7445]

Sv2 just rips thru your soul man.

[@lucasmartin7845]

Nord, just warmer, like a California Summer

[@poerava]

The korg is warmer. Much warmer. The nord is brighter but sounds tinny

[@englishguy9680]

I okayed both recently at a shop both coming through the same speakers and they both sound incredible, but the Fatar action in the Nord is so much more pleasing than the Korg RH3 keybed and for that reason the SV was just not fun to play even though the sounds are about equal to the Nord. It’s a no contest as far as I’m concerned even though the Korg is a nicer price

[@SASA99889]

It is a very good song. I want to be a friend who shares music with you.

[@LigerQ4]

Question: How come you can never find a hammer action let alone a Graded Hammer Action electric piano in 61 or 76 key configuration??

[@ravorn9788]

Yamaha Modx8 user. I love sound Nord.

[@andertonsfan3144]

But is Gabrielle watching?

Come on Gabrielle! Don’t make Jake a synthcel!

[@filcantv2023]

after watching your videos Jack. finally, I got my hands-on my Roland FP30... did I get the right choice man? :)

[@jackduxbury1632]

Damn straight ya did Brylle, FP30 is legit, love how sleek and to the point the FP pianos are. Good for you man and thanks so much for ever watching even one second of my nonsense brother. Wishing you all the best X

[@filcantv2023]

@@jackduxbury1632 hahaha....no nonsense man...you d best!

[@englishguy9680]

I love the look and sound of the SV2 but the keybed I just cant get on with. It feels overly heavy and fatiguing to play. I had a Kronos with the same action and sold it for that reason. The Nord Piano blew me away when I tried it. The action was much more pleasant and felt more connected to the sound, but most of all for EP’s the amp sim on the Nord and how it responds to velocity is just much better and more authentic to me. Not to say that the SV is a bad instrument it’s still awesome but I just can’t get on with it, and while the valve stage is a cool idea in principle and could be an absolute game changer if implemented correctly it just doesn’t work as say hooking your keyboard up to a vavle amplifier would, which is presumably what it’s intended to emulate. The result of which is it becomes simply a gimmick rather than a useful feature of the instrument, it’s basically just a mediocre overdrive, which is a shame.

[@jasperdany]

Do you add any DI Boxes before connecting to monitors ?

[@therobloxbunny9464]

Ok, I'm a bit of a hifi nerd, but korg sv-2 is the first stage piano where I can totally relax and just enjoy the sounds on (pianos on Yamaha cp88 are good too). Nord sounds too much like inferior mp3 to me, except for the white grand. I hope they'll choose that road in the future and quit compressing the sounds so much. I hear NO magic in Nords compression lol.

[@VadimShinnik]

As for the E.Piano, it's Rhodes, Wurli...- On VOX Continental the best E.Pianos from KORG (together with VOX). And only in VOX so far, nowhere else have I seen such chic E.Pianos from KORG. Therefore, the SV-2 is not the top-of-the-line in E.Pianos from KORG, I generally keep quiet about the ORGAN engine. And I want to say that I appreciate it higher than NORD, not only due to timbre and subtle nuances but also due to dynamic range. NuTube is worth adding to this - and the timbres of electromechanical instruments sound .... well, you know what I mean. Why is VOX Continental so in the shadows...hey Jack, sorry bro but why are you so dismissive of Vox Continental?

[@Pule12345]

Korg sounds warmer

[@tommyfoley]

"Even if we win! Even if we play so far over our heads that our noses bleed for a week to ten days. Even if God in Heaven above comes down and points his hand at our side of the field. Even if every man, woman and child held hands together and prayed for us to win, it just wouldn't matter, because all the really good looking girls would still go out with the guys from Mohawk cause they've got all the money! It just doesn't matter if we win or we lose. IT JUST DOESN'T MATTER!..."

[@torbenanschau6641]

The Piano sounds on the Nord are so much closer to the original than any hardware I know of. And it's pretty much what you've described. There is something that makes you feel like playing the real instrument and I don't know what it is. The Korg is a good digital piano by comparison. E-Pianos went for the Nord as well especially the Wurly. But that was closer and the Korg is good there as well. I have to say: The Clav sounded better on the Korg to me! But I feel that's because you didn't use the fitting model. I know from the stage they have the different Hohner models like C and D. Maybe you didn't chose on the Nord what Korg intended.

[@mrmusicsupervisor]

Big help

[@davevenson]

Sound of Korg pianos, albeit rich and fabulous, doesn't match the input intensity of a player. I can't explain it but if you look carefully you'll notice the "miss match" input vs intensity of a sound scape and shape when playing with a soft touch. And I'm NOT talking about velocity.

[@setmason1510]

It has the action of a Rhodes, not a grand piano.

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I like nord i have nord Electro 6d my fave sound best

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please play without sustain pedal and play staccato. you can see the power of Nord Piano modeling when play staccato and without damper pedal. Most of keyboard brand and even VSTs can't achieve this....