Korg C1 Air Black Digital Piano

The C1 is a truly exceptional digital piano. With KORG’s unique history of musical instrument design and audio technology, the C1 offers levels of playability and versatility that will exceed the expectations of the most demanding pianist. From the very first note, the depth and clarity of sound that the C1 delivers from its compact, slim-line cabinet will astound both player and audience alike. The precisely-engineered keyboard provides a feel and response that has been designed to help the student develop a sound playing technique while responding fully to the demands of the more advanced player. 

First and foremost, the KORG C1 is a superb piano, both as an exciting alternative to an acoustic instrument or in locations where a traditional instrument could not be used. It never needs tuning and can be used with headphones to avoid disturbing others. 

Furthermore, a variety of additional features will inspire new levels of creativity in players of all abilities and enhance their enjoyment of music, including 30 superbly realistic instrument sounds, Bluetooth audio streaming and on-board recording. Designed and manufactured in Japan, the KORG C1 redefines the digital piano.

The KORG C1 digital piano features a Real Weighted Hammer Action (RH3) keyboard that divides the hammers into four different weights, with a heavier feel in the low register and a lighter feel in the high register as found on concert grand pianos. The entire process of making the C1, from making this keyboard to assembling the complete instrument, is carried out in Miyama-cho, Nantan-shi, located in the Nantan region at the centre of Kyoto prefecture that is one of Japan's most famous tourism spots, noted for its preservation of numerous historic houses.

RH3 keyboard provides a great-feeling playing experience 

The C1 features the real weighted hammer action 3 (RH3) keyboard that accurately simulates the playing experience of a grand piano, with a heavier playing feel in the lower register that becomes lighter as you move up the keyboard. It is extremely responsive, even when notes are repeated quickly, while the performer’s expressive dynamics are faithfully interpreted even in the most complex passages. Key touch control is also provided, with a choice of five levels of sensitivity (light, normal, heavy, stable, fixed) to specify how your playing dynamics are reflected by the sound produced. 

Sophisticated and elegant design

While paying homage to the acoustic piano’s traditional form, a new design philosophy elevates the C1 above the bland, rectangular appearance of many digital pianos. The contemporary design features linear legs which accentuate the overall styling of the instrument and, at only 26 cm (10.24")* in depth, the C1 can be placed virtually anywhere. Keeping safety in mind, the cover uses a soft landing mechanism to ensure that it closes gently. The C1 is available in a black, white or brown wood finish to match the décor of your room. (*Excluding the anti-tip hardware)

Tradition and technology in harmony create a concert grand piano virtually anywhere

The sound of a piano changes significantly depending on how it is played. In order to provide this high level of expressive power from a digital piano, two concert grand pianos were selected by professional pianists, regulated and tuned by master technicians and sampled by KORG engineers. This complex process enables the C1 to simulate the experience of playing either a German grand or a Japanese grand, and were chosen to reflect a broad musical spectrum providing faithful recreations of dark, subtle and intense classical music through to bright and powerful jazz and pop music. The C1 gives you natural and satisfying grand piano performance at home, on stage or in the studio.

Damper Resonance

Both the German Grand Piano and the Japanese Grand Piano sounds realistically recreate the "damper resonance" effect produced by the sympathetic resonance of the strings in an acoustic piano when the damper pedal is held down.

Key-off Simulation

Key-off simulation recreates the sounds produced when the player’s fingers lift off the keys. The damper resonance effect and key-off simulation provide an even greater feeling of realism as you play!

Assembly

Specifications

Keyboard:  88 key (A0–C8), RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) Keyboard

Touch Curve Selection:  Five types

Pitch:  Transpose, Master tuning

Temperament:  Three types

Sound Generation:  Stereo PCM

Maximum Polyphony:  120 voices (max)

Sounds:  30 sounds (10 x 3 banks)

Effects:  Brilliance, Reverb and Chorus (3 levels each)

Recorder:  2 parts*, Maximum 14,000 notes (approx. 100k bytes)*: It is not available to change the sound per part.

Demo Songs:  50 (Sound demo songs: 10, Piano songs: 40)

Metronome:  Tempo, beat, sounds, level

Pedals:  Damper*, Soft*, Sostenuto*: Half-pedaling supported

Connections:  LINE OUT, MIDI (IN, OUT), Headphones x 2, Pedal, Speakers, DC 24V

Controls:  Power, VOLUME, PIANO SONG, TRANSPOSE, FUNCTION, TOUCH, BRILLIANCE, REVERB, CHORUS, BANK, SOUNDS X 10, DISPLAY, +, -, METRONOME, PLAY/PAUSE, STOP, REC, PART1, PART2

Wireless Method:  Bluetooth (A2DP Sink)

Speakers:  10 cm (3.94") x 2

Output Power:  25 W x 2

Power Supply:  DC 24 V

Power Consumption:  18 W

Dimensions (W x D x H):  1,346 mm x 347 mm x 770 mm/52.99" x 13.66" x 30.31" 1,346 mm x 347 mm x 926 mm/ 52.99" x 13.66" x 36.46" (with key cover opened)

Weight:  35 kg/77.16 lbs. (including stand)

Included Items:  AC adapter,Power cord, Stand with speaker and 3 pedal unit