Korg SV2 Stage Vintage 73 Note Keyboard

Adding the right effects provides layers of sonic splendor and adds a crowning level of authority to any vintage keyboard sound. The SV-2 features six independent stages of studio-grade signal processing, highlighted by the KORG Valve Reactor. This Valve Reactor circuit delivers the added warmth or snarl that only a true 12AX7A vacuum tube can provide. As with the sounds themselves, all of the effect mod-els are faithful to the originals and are designed to match the performance, limitations, and behaviour of the chosen effect. Effect stages include:

- 3-BAND EQUALISER (Bass, Middle and Treble)
- PRE FX (Red Compressor, Treble Boost, U-Vibe, Vibrato, Tremolo, VOX Wah)
- AMP MODEL (Clean, Twin, Tweed, AC30, Boutique, Organ, plus several types of Cabinet Simulators and Noise Reduction)
- MODULATION FX (Classic Chorus, Black Chorus, Orange Phaser, Small Phaser, MX Flanger, Rotary)
- REVERB/DELAY (Room, Plate, Hall, Spring, Tape Echo and Stereo Delay)
- TOTAL FX (Stereo Mastering Limiter, Stereo Limiter)

Easy to use and simple to control, these period-accurate effects and amp models add authenticity to your vintage and modern sonic pursuits. 

Modern Connections

The SV-2 is host to all the audio jacks, data connections, and pedal ports that today’s professional stage pianos require. In addition to the Left and Right 1/4" audio outputs, there are Left and Right XLR outputs for connecting directly to a studio console or onstage snake, without requiring any direct boxes or impedance matching transformers. The headphone output allows for onstage monitoring or for rehearsing in private. Din-style MIDI IN and MIDI Out jacks connect easily to other MIDI instruments and music equipment; the USB port provides a data link between the SV-2 and a computer.

There are 3 pedal connections: Damper, Pedal 1, and Pedal 2. The DS-2H Damper pedal is included and responds to half-peddaling for an authentic piano response. Pedal 1 is designed for a switch type of pedal and can operate as a piano Sostenuto pedal, or as a Fast/Slow switch when the Rotary Pro effect is on. Pedal 2 can accept either a sweep-type pedal – great for authentic Wah effects and accurate organ volume control – or an additional switch pedal, providing the piano purist with access to all three piano pedal functions by adding the Una Chorda (soft) function.

Specifications

Keyboard

• SV-2/SV-2S (73 keys): 73 keys (E to E), Velocity sensitive KORG RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3)
• Touch selection: Eight curves
• Tuning: Master Transpose, Master Tune, Tuning curves

Sounds:

• Sound generation: EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded)
• Maximum Polyphony: 128 notes
• Multi Sound: Layer, Split

Factory Sounds: 72 (6 Basic sounds x 2 sets, 6 variations)

• EP1 (Vintage): MK I Suitcase, MK I Stage, MK II Suitcase, MK II Stage, MK V Stage, MK V Bright, Dyno EP, Dyno EP Bright, Wurly, Wurly Classic, Wurly Dark, Wurly Bright
• EP2 (Various): FM Piano 1, FM Piano 2, FM Piano 3, FM Piano & Pad, Pianet T, Pianet N, Hybrid Piano, Hybrid Tine, Wurly & Strings, FM & Strings, MK II & Pad, FM & Pad
• Piano 1 (Acoustic): German Grand, German Classic, Italian Grand, Italian Bright, Japanese Grand, Japanese Bright, Austrian Grand, Austrian Classic, Japanese Upright, Upright Bright, German Upright, Rock Piano 
• Piano 2 (Various): Electric Grand, German Mono, KORG M1 Piano, KORG SG-1D, Digital Piano, Electra Piano, Tack Piano, Honky-Tonk, Piano & Strings, Piano & Pad, Piano & Synth, Piano & Brass
• Clavier: Clav AC, Clav AD, Clav BC, Clav BD, Harpsichord, Harpsichord Oct, Perc. Organ, Rock Organ, Jazz Organ, VOX Organ, Church Organ, Pipe Organ
• Other: Full Strings, Classic Strings, Tape Strings, Strings & Voices, Warm Pad, Bright Pad, Orchestra, Pizzicato & Glock, Brass, Synth Brass, Pad/Mini Lead, Pad/SynthLead
• Favourite sounds: 64 (8 banks x 8 variations) for saving of customised settings

Effects:

• 6 effects (5 effects + 1 total effect)
• Equalizer: Bass, Mid, Treble
• Pre FX: Red comp, Treble boost, U-Vibe, Vibrato, Tremolo, VOX Wah (Auto or Pedal control)
• Amplifier models: Clean, Twin, Tweed, AC30, Boutique, Organ Amp + Cabinet Models, Valve Reactor Technology – 12AX7 (ECC83) valve
• Modulation: Classic Chorus, Black Chorus, Orange Phaser, Small Phaser, MX Flanger, Rotary (Slow/Fast control)
• Ambient: Room, Plate, Hall, Spring, Tape Echo, Stereo Delay (Tap tempo)
• Total FX (only editable with SV-2 Editor): Stereo Mastering Limiter, Stereo Limiter 

Panel controls:

• Master Volume, Transpose, Local Off, Touch, Function
• Sound Select: TYPE knob, VARIATION knob, FAVORITES 1–8 switches
• Favorite Sound select: 1–8 switches, SOUND TYPE knob
• Effect Control:
• Equalizer: On/Off switch, BASS knob, MID knob, TREBLE knob
• Pre FX: On/Off switch, TYPE knob, SPEED knob, INTENSITY knob, AUTO/PEDAL switch (available when the TYPE = Vox Wah)
• Amplifier: On/Off switch, TYPE knob, DRIVE knob
• Modulation: On/Off switch, TYPE knob, SPEED knob, INTENSITY knob, Slow/Fast switch (available when the TYPE = Rotary.)
• Ambient: On/Off switch, TYPE knob, DEPTH knob, Tap (available when TYPE = Stereo Delay)

Input/Output connections:

• Audio Output: L, R connector (XLR balanced), L/MONO jack, R MONO jack (6.3 mm [1/4"] unbalanced), stereo phone jack on the front panel 6.3 mm [1/4"].
• Audio Input: L/MONO jack, R/MONO jack (6.3 mm [1/4"] unbalanced)
• MIDI: IN jack, OUT jack
• USB: 2.0 Type B connector (doubles the MIDI Interface)
• Damper Pedal: KORG DS-2H (included), DS-1H(sold separately)
• Pedal 1: PS-1 foot switch, PS-3 foot switch (sold separately)
• Pedal 2: Volume/Expression, XVP-20, EXP-2, PS-1 foot switch, or PS-3 foot switch (sold separately)

Amplification (SV-2S)

• Speakers: 2 x 2.5" with 2 x 3" passive radiator
• Amplification power: 2 x 15 W

Main specifications

• Power Supply: Internal switching adapter, AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption: SV-2: 16 W, SV-2S: 25 W
• Dimensions (W x D x H, excluding music stand):