Korg SV-1 vs Nord Stage 3 ~ Grand Piano Comparison

[@FlowJunkie65]

Good comparison, thanks. I own an SV-1 which I absolutely love. I bought it to practice classical piano and for jazz gigs, hence I didn't mind that it didn't have a ton of different programs because I have my Kronos 2 for that. I know a lot of people love Nord, but honestly I just don't get it. I love the sound and feel of the SV-1's RH-3 keybed over all other stage pianos that I tried.

[@jackduxburymusic]

Lovely playing mate X

[@DSoundman]

Thanks!

[@Daring2Win]

I loved my SV-1, which i gave to a friend, but my NP5 is incomparable. The only thing that would replace my NP is if they merged it with the SV aesthetic 🤤

[@JosephCsikos]

Korg sv1 is a unique keyboard! Still the best stage piano!

[@robertgianchino3954]

Really depends on what circumstances you use the piano. In a band situation the warmer sounds don't cut through as well. I prefer the SV-1. If used for solo work I prefer the sound of the Nord. IMO only.

[@DSoundman]

Agreed!

[@reacionario2026]

If you like a very awkward synthetic overprocessed piano sample player...

[@markkeneson6806]

​@@reacionario2026, which one are you describing?

[@DougMooreArt]

Love the mellower sound of the Korg. I’m sure the Nord has more possibilities though. Could listen to you play all day!

[@NoahWonder]

I actually think Nord Keyboards flagship piano sound is "White Grand". I think it sounds way better than the Royal Grand 3D - You should try it!

[@DSoundman]

Thanks Noah! I love the White Grand as well!

[@anonymous_friend]

What stand are you using here? Im looking for a way to stack a synth on my sv1 that has the stage legs. Do you know of any solutions? Thanks

[@pierresilvanascimento9266]

Korg sv1!! No doubt!!!

[@N1CK_B]

Can the SV-1 load up the same sound packs as the SV-2 ?

[@granthudson5851]

The Nord has a fuller richer tone to my ears

[@SimoneOrtisi]

I think so.

[@dciccantelli]

Agree.

[@reacionario2026]

Nord sounds as any sample player including ipad apps. Some liveless sound.

[@jeffreyreid6981]

Well the Nord should It cost almost $4000

[@AgnaldoGomesmusico]

I am Brazilian and your job was great !

[@officialWWM]

I'd be happy with either of them but they need to add mod wheels to the SV.

[@DSoundman]

I agree. I was hoping they’d put a pitch and mod wheel on the SV-2, but alas...no such luck. It makes the possibility for being a stage piano and a controller a little less enticing.

[@officialWWM]

DSoundman yes, I'd be a customer if they added them. Hopefully they will listen, cause I've heard a lot of people asking for the same thing.

[@ricardoporras4651]

Nord all day!

[@nigelpalmer1]

I own a Korg sv 1 88 and since day one I thought Keys were really heavy ... Thanks for video

[@anonymous_friend]

Yes, I have 73 keys, and it is tough on my hands

[@kwhandy]

idk but the red one sounds airy that light, the opposite with the black one but people tend to choose the red one i think because the brand can lift up their social status when they use it

[@urbanebicycler2173]

What your conclusion is the other way around. At least what it sounds here on my television stock speakers. SV1 is the winner. It sounds naturally warm.

[@Newambientmusic]

Nord!

[@jonahpaz.]

Do you remember how much the SV-1 cost new when it just came out?

[@rafaelevoramartorell]

I am not yet a Nord user but hands down it always blows any other keyboard out of the park, it’s a heavier sound. I

[@Egie_Cemara59]

Nord i think piano sound more real like grand piano. But KORG more unik and vintage sound piano. But both of them really cool and my dream electric Piano. 😁👍🎹🎶

[@reacionario2026]

Nord does not sounds like a grand at all. It's overprocessed and fake. sounds very digital and flat

[@lornerubin1849]

Great technical looks good for the nord stage 3 please write back Thank you Lorne ira rubin

[@SimoneOrtisi]

Nord forever.

[@reacionario2026]

Nord sounds as any sample player including ipad apps. Some liveless sound.

[@richardjackson5670]

Korg hands down has a better piano sound. SV-1 🔥

[@mysticsailor9]

or it doesn't.. lol

[@jeffreyreid6981]

Compare the SV2 more polyphony SV one only has 80 polyphony Sv 2. has a 128

[@konradhausmann6359]

How would you ever use 128 voices at the same time? I think the minimum voice count for a decent experience is somewhere around 16

[@nyambe]

Have you tried the Korg SV2?

[@DSoundman]

I have not, but hope to sometime! I was excited when they released it!

[@sherahcash8393]

I have the Korg SV1 only. What settings would you suggest for using that one alone for Christian contemporary worship music?

[@winataarif9381]

They sould have their own master

[@tcotlg-jamesstylesiii7079]

Both sound good just different/A++++

[@jeffreyreid6981]

Korg sv2 would be a better comparison that has 128 note polyphony

[@riksentenza]

Secondo me il nord stage ha una pasta sonora che all'interno di un mix esce di più. Mi sembra più incisivo. Il suono del korg è molto bello da sentire da solo, morbido, però nella tessitura media ha poche armoniche per cui in una band il suono di piano classico potrebbe perdersi.

[@lazaruslaser]

I've used Yamaha Motif pianos , which I hated... Kurzweil k-1000 , 2000 pianos which I loved..but... I bought a Nord Stage 3... because I compared it being played on Utube... Next to actual Grand Pianos being played onUtube...

[@reacionario2026]

Nord does not sounds like a grand at all. It's overprocessed and fake. sounds very digital and flat

[@Earlvis]

Nothing more annoying than having to navigate through endless menus. I’m buying a SV-1 tomorrow. I have a Nord Electro 3 for organ sounds.

[@saswatnayak882]

Nord sounds better 😁

[@jeffreyreid6981]

That’s like comparing a Cadillac to a Mercedes-Benz Cadillac is nice Mercedes Benz is better

[@saswatnayak882]

@@jeffreyreid6981 yess broo 🙏

[@jonvoxofficial]

all you need is nord

[@reacionario2026]

Nord sounds as any sample player including ipad apps. Some liveless sound.

[@lazaruslaser]

Ps.. The Nord pianos were more realistic.. I love the Sound of alot of Digital Pianos..but they are not as realistic as the Nord in my opinion... Of course this is Subjective to one's taste Thanks

[@reacionario2026]

Nord does not sounds like a grand at all. It's overprocessed and fake. sounds very digital and flat

[@Jonsadliermusic]

I have a Korg and I hate the piano sound. Amazing for clav strings etc which I don’t use. It’s far too digital sounding! Nord is leagues above

[@tuneunleashed]

Man the SV-1 sounds like a Ravenscroft but the Nord sounds like it has more depth

[@reacionario2026]

Nord sounds as any sample player including ipad apps. Some liveless sound.

[@AsapSingh]

Nord stage 3 is better than the Korg.

[@jannatinkarlen8702]

nord is 4 times the price of korg

[@mysticsailor9]

its actually twice the price.. sv-2/73 is $2k, Nord stage 3 compact is $4200..and worth it

[@Joemamma300]

Both SUCK. Get a Kurzweil FORTE88. Best pianos EVER in a synth,

[@jeffreyreid6981]

It’s a unfair comparison because the Nord has 120 note polyphony were as korg has only 80 note polyphony

[@cisjmusica5375]

Ninguno parece piano en todo

[@reacionario2026]

Nord sounds as any sample player including ipad apps. Some liveless sound.

[@Ash_PL]

xDDD