Korg SV-2 Stage Piano 1st Look

[@thelantern9075]

This guy can play.

[@jeffreyreid6981]

For real

[@ScottWozniak]

Luke is by far the best presenter for Korg. Seems like a nice chap as well! 👍🏻

[@toono21]

Rich was also good

[@gabys2]

Love the music choices for this demo! What a breath of fresh air, a demonstrator who really loves music!

[@Fallingoverbackwards]

I loved the sv- 1 so this is really exciting.

[@malcolmjacobson6226]

One of the best keyboard demos in years. Outstanding work Luke Edwards! If only more presenters could play as well as you.

[@pw4677]

I can't believe how good the sounds are! Love that you can mix 3 sounds. This will be my next keyboard.

[@vocalvalvetrain]

I was sold at the Simpsons theme tune 🤣🤣

[@DeyquanBowens]

crazypetrolhead yooooo me too 😂!

[@supertakumar4728]

2:44 Steely Dan - Babylon Sister thank you for that !

[@georgeray3492]

Great update to a modern standard. Luke's demos are always top notch!

[@rodrigolaporte274]

The SV1 was already amazing and they've improved it in every way! Awesome

[@OscillatorSink]

Luke's playing is magnificent here. Sounds great.

[@OscillatorSink]

Korg always seem nail it with the quality of samples.

[@Zinfidel1]

3:30 Clubbed To Death. * cue Matrix beat * Also, i like this guy's demonstrations.

[@ChrisSmout]

Well technically Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations but still ace :)

[@time4anew1]

He only has one demo.

[@1st2mind]

Marvelous instrument and brilliant demonstration👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@musikstudiowendland]

Okay! Just watched twice for the combination between this awesome keyboard and Luke playing like crazy 😝! Well done guys!

[@Wagoo]

Nice ARP branded flight case behind that SV-2 ;)

[@francoisdesjardins274]

O-M-G!! I had this conversation last month with my local music shop owner on how amazing it would be to bring back the SV. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these.

[@stevec.1802]

Appears to have more sympathetic resonance and sustain than most recent keyboards in the last few years. Would be very interesting to compare the Crumar 7 beside the new SV2.. Both keyboards can be tweaked on the fly during a gig.

[@carlbowles1808]

Accurate acoustic Grand piano and Rhodes sounds with terrific strings. Perfect for film sound track production. Whatever one's level of skill this is a great piano. This Korg is a beautiful winner.

[@TROGULAR10000]

Awesome update to a cool product. Very good idea to have a version with speakers for practice or small gigs.

[@awienc]

Dang, I just bought KORG D1 few weeks ago and I’m completely in love with it. SV-1 has always been my dream piano but outside my budget, with SV-2 it’s great to know I can now save money for a piano that is not 10 years old

[@zsigmondkara]

Me too! The keyboard is amazing (the same as in the sv1/2) and in an affordable package. It's the perfect midi keyboard and occasional noodling/practicing piano for me.

[@awienc]

​@@zsigmondkara Yeah it's really awesome and overlooked keyboard. I really think that it has the best keybed in this price range, if you don't need onboard speakers, it's perfect. I thought I needed speakers when I was selling my old Casio, but I started to appreciate playing with good headphones, it's much easier to hear all nuances of the sound. I'm glad to hear that you like it as well! Anyway, I also have the tiny Yamaha Reface CP which is probably my favourite piece of gear ever and I hooked it via MIDI to the D1. I would argue that the EP sounds I'm getting now are in the same class as Nords, or SV1/2. I'm planning to throw the Reface YC to the mix as well, it also has an amazing organ sims and hardware drawbars. I would argue that this combo overally will give me sound at least as good as some of the most expensive pianos out there and much better flexibility because of the drawbars and awesome effects on the CP, all for less than 1/2 of the SV2's price, sure it's 3 devices vs 1 but still But dang I just love the aesthetics and the vibe of SV series ❤️😢

[@porschepanamera92]

@@awienc are you able to play the same sounds as presented in this video with the D1? And how do you connect the Reface CP to the D1? I really want a compact keyboard with on board sounds instead of only MIDI possibilities. SV-2 seems fantastic though.

[@HustonSingletary]

Luke knocks it out of the park once again!

[@dannyandhisbass]

This guy is excellent at demos omg Please let him do ever demo, his range of songs demonstrate the settings so well!

[@rikelliott]

Luke does a great job. Korg should be very happy to have him. Korg's new products sound just fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Makes me wish I could play.

[@RetroPlus]

It's never too late to learn

[@kengruz669]

As ABHD above states, start now. Get some basic lessons (at a minimum) to learn good basic technique and Practice. That's it!

[@hiltonius]

very nice update to the prior model.

[@xp50player]

1:52 “Concerto in G” - David Foster

[@Shasha_Mynx]

Thank you!

[@jasonmoyer]

Korg is killing it this year already.

[@Rickytee2]

I'm a studio guy really but Luke as usual makes you want the product by the way he demonstrates it I'd consider one of these if i had the space for it, excellent demo.

[@mootbooxle]

Beautiful playing Luke, and beautiful sounds! I think I could see myself with one of these. The SV-1 was a disappointment but this addresses many of my concerns/complaints!

[@miekwavesoundlab]

mootbooxle what issues do you have with SV1?

[@ianbell4816]

Not available in Canada yet. But, I have one on preorder. Very excited!!!

[@Jorge.O85]

Beautiful !! 🤩 Very nice design 👌 and sounds fantastic !

[@FrancisMaxino]

Korg have completely nailed the Fender Rhodes Electric Piano Sound. I had my Kross 2 on top of a Rhodes through the same amp and could play one and then the other without being able to tell any real difference between the two except the real Rhodes was bassier at the bottom end bass notes in the first two octaves.

[@anderscarlsson3387]

Great demo!. He´s not trying to kill you/quit music with bla bla bla. Well chosen music for each instrument. You get a good understanding of the functions. Not to long demo either. This guy is great!.

[@RockyMountainSounds]

Oh man- you changed the power button. I loved the metal flip switch- this looks like a press and hold a bit button.

[@DanielPerryMusic]

KORG have already smashed it out of the park this year, looking forward to Friday though!

[@huck_nyc]

that jetsons performance was nasty. and the final chord on the 007 one. fire

[@kengruz669]

Very excited about this. Looks like Korg addressed some of the memory, somewhat limited voicing, and lack of layering concerns. But no mention if they addressed any of the design or QC issues, mainly with the keyboard. It seemed that there were dying boards possibly associated with vertical storage of the SV. Luke, please speak about if Korg looked into, located and redesigned the SV in any way to eliminate any concerns with potential buyers. But to repeat, I am very happy Korg has stuck with this lust-worthy keyboard. Thanks. Now, if Yamaha would show some attention to their underlooked and (to me) underappreciated Reface line which could benefit a V2. Nothing a take-anywhere little board with great sounds.

[@MrSimZOldSchoolRev]

This dude is a Gangsta on them keys, wish I could play half that good. Great sounding keyboard by the way. Musicians rule..

[@RBLevin]

Sounds great and I love the analog UI.

[@jamflow77]

Dude your freaking awesome with usage of sounds..Nice!

[@bluespig1]

My SV2 is just awesome. Through a Ampeg BA-110, anything is achievable. Superb tones, RH3 Keybed is Korgs finest, Made in Japan.

[@mikekerasi]

Got the SV-1 73 as my live instrument. Absolutely LOVE it! Fun, Soulful and great to play!!! In this NORD dominated world I think the SV-2 will give it a good run for its money..... BUT!!! The one gripe I have about my SV-1 is that I have no pitch-bend if I'm willing with a flag or other solo instrument. Pisses me off big time! Now I see the SV-2 DOESNT HAVE ONE EITHER!?!

[@palaHD]

Jesus what a piano! Incredible player too

[@RadioBluesPR]

That dude can play!!! Wow!

[@CharlesAustin]

Great reveal: I want one !!

[@Funkbutterfly]

Luke, before the only splits/layers you could do were predetermined at the Korg factory. Now users can finally make their own in the software. (On board would be better but happy to see you can at least adjust levels live.) This is a huge selling point, so don't downplay it!

[@eitanrapp]

This guy needs his own channel where he posts song covers like steely dan 😍

[@positronalpha]

Holy Mackerel, that's some fantastic playing. Oh, and a very nice instrument.

[@dennispalitang3823]

Reference to David Foster's Symphony Sessions album. A rarity. Excellent work!

[@korg01m14]

Beautiful barbacue!!

[@CodyHazelleMusic]

Dude this guy's playing alone sold me on this fucking thing. When he put the phaser on the Rhodes and played Babylon Sisters BETTER THAN THE RECORDING I was sold

[@JermaineWilsonOfficial]

Fantastic demo👌🏽

[@leonardotedescoiglesias7497]

Excellent demonstration!!!!! Nice!!!!

[@prozakmorris7287]

Luke’s got them chops man

[@airbrushingbynick6071]

Very nice. Can I borrow one permanently? Still learning a bit and that’s a sweet bit of kit. I wish.

[@markwillis2980]

They are lucky to have some one with these skills, great demo.

[@franckpichon-buenaventura9519]

Hi, Can we know how is the speakers sound ? how loud ? Compared to a SP-250/280 ? any SPL announced ? Thanks

[@corywilliams458]

Enjoyed the demo!......I gotta learn how to play & get 1!👍

[@roonymoody3492]

After long years of waiting

[@jimchik]

How does the weight compare to the SV-1?

[@redmusichouse]

The only thing (so far) that I'm not sold on is that you need to press and HOLD the 3 EQ buttons on the left in order to mute or unmute a layered patch. In a performance scenario, we often need changes on the fly. I think we can do without the HOLD. Just press and go would be a lot more practical.

[@Rumtoad1]

what was that beautiful, almost classical bit you played first? That was nice!

[@cityandmoonbacklineltd3685]

Well done Korg, again. This and the Wavestate are great additions already this year. SV2 upgrades are all really useful, I’d just like to stick with the old power switch 😉

[@eedleate]

Nice work man!

[@maxferency9971]

Will SV-1 owners be able to download any of the new sounds for their SV-1s? That would be amazing customer love.

[@stephenherrick9971]

Real deal happy meal...Luke is MAGNIFIQUE!

[@mftran]

That's a helluva demo

[@berzerkrobot]

What am impressive presenter! Man is so talented!

[@Meridian83West]

Love that "Babylon Sisters" intro @2:44!

[@stephenbell-booth2648]

You’re good Luke, clever little puppy

[@troublesomecorsair]

Oh snap. I REALLY love that there are options with speakers and without. Already have a Kronos and Crumar Seven but this is so weakening my knees

[@thedarkestrainbow]

troublesomecorsair I think I like the look of this better than the Seven but I feel like with the modeling the Seven may sound a bit more convincing?

[@troublesomecorsair]

@@thedarkestrainbow I think so. The spacing in the voices sound very different. Seven's a better Clavi, that's for sure.

[@raincells]

I've almost purchased one of these a few years back. Unfortunately the core piano sounds were awful so I never picked one up. The e-pianos were always terrific. I might have to try one of these out and reconsider purchasing one. I like the white color but wonder if KORG plans on releasing another "special edition" with reverse color keys? That would be awesome!

[@Zemael]

I hope they lauch a black one with speakers soon.

[@souldefunk]

Sounds & looks badass!

[@Massproduce201]

Korg is starting off the new year big

[@letayfassad]

Hi would you highly recommend the speaker version? I am still unsure if the speaker system really is valuable to have it as an extra.

[@elwarof]

Great sound!

[@Daring2Win]

SOLD!!!!!! I've been waiting for this since i bought my first SV1. But, they really need to bring back the red finish! Edit: Why the orchestral sounds? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of the Stage Vintage series? Why not more vintage and rare vintage keyboards to fill in that memory? The SV3 will probably have a touch screen, faders, and a 32 track sequencer. ugh. LOL. can't wait to demo

[@Fireblaze15]

Classical music sounds...

[@Daring2Win]

@@Fireblaze15 I get it, and I'm no authority but the novelty of pizzicato strings, glockenspiel, and orchestral horns with some timpani layered in aren't exactly what everyone's usually waiting for on their favorite dedicated VINTAGE emulations STAGE PIANO.I'd take a virginal, clavichord, and forte pianos for some interesting effects if we're going that route, though. Most of us like the SV1 because it circumvented the useless patches of most other stage pianos, save for stacked voices, and got right to what a stage piano is for... PIANO (i eliminated the organs and such ASAP on the SV-1... NO DRAWBARS NO POINT... no, I don't want drawbars either) . I have a Tyros 5 for orchestral voices, and I'm pretty sure it handles them much more efficiently than the SV-2. Just wish that memory could be allocated to things I'll actually use on a piano... like, forgive my redundancy... more PIANOS. Any how. Happy New Year

[@Autotross]

New years resolution: Learn the Simpsons theme song.

[@richsandness5409]

LOL, ... and so many others.

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

Good luck,it’s a bit difficult.

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

Very similar to jetsons theme song.

[@jacksonpenny]

sick demo !

[@claudiostano]

the orchestra demo at 04:38 is from what? It reminds me of 007 overture but not sure

[@Solid_Brass]

Yep, it's variately heard in the James Bond movies, but don't ask me which...

[@andyq9669]

T'would be nice if they could build a "stage piano" in the old-fashioned way, with a flat top that you can stack a keyboard synth on. Obviously the speakers screw that idea up...

[@stocchinet]

something like the crumar 7 would be nice

[@ganjabudweedful]

do the other models without speakers still have that same shape? if so that's a shame

[@stocchinet]

@@ganjabudweedful yes they have

[@ganjabudweedful]

@@stocchinet bummer, but it does sounds great

[@stocchinet]

@@ganjabudweedful you can always use a double tier support, modern keyboards are to small to stack them without a proper support

[@josepacheco5358]

Minute 3:32 strings could you remember me the name of that song? Thanks

[@Solid_Brass]

Origin: Edgar Elgar - Enigma Variations, Andante aka Clubbed To Death aka The Matrix

[@ChazSeamus28]

That Rhodes sounds amazing.. I like!

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

Can you get onboard speaker model in black?

[@elzproduction]

nice opening DAVID FOSTER PIANO CONCERTO IN G 😎

[@mobetterx1110]

Great Sounds! Flat top for other boards would be better in my opinion. But still great work!

[@amonterrosomusic]

This is cool but Korg has forgotten the SV1 and there hasn’t been a driver update since 2014. ☹️

[@TheAlcshekar]

Awesome

[@jimjones5419]

wow a piano sound

[@DenisFalqueto]

Interesting trend of user interfaces for stage pianos with lots of controllable knobs and buttons for direct access to functions.

[@Jacob-ur3lh]

Wish they would come out with a 61 key or 49 key version. Would've been the ultimate portability.

[@xPORTALWALKERx]

Very nice

[@GlitchComputer]

Love it but hate that they changed the power switch

[@edunabie]

Ha that was my first thought... I loved the toggle switch

[@toolbros]

Ghod Damn! he NAILED Babylon Sisters! ( So did the Korg!) Just 'cause of that. i'm buying one when they come out!!

[@okeribok]

This is a zarenbourg-killer! Will they release a desktop module?

[@shashikantnaidoo]

What a demo 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@GranulatedStuff]

impressive

[@galaxophone]

Nice Don Davis

[@jansenwilder1335]

I almost bought the SV1 88 in black and red keys last month.. well the Sv2 is out now.... stressful to choose.