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Description

Dive into the essence of music with the Korg SV1-73BK, a stage piano that marries vintage charm with modern functionality. This 73-key instrument shuns digital complexity for an intuitive, hands-on experience. Offering a rich palette of sounds and customizable settings, it's designed to inspire both live performances and studio sessions. Its fully-weighted keys provide an expressive touch, making every performance memorable.

Key Features:

  • 73 fully-weighted keys for expressive playing
  • Simple, intuitive layout without a screen for direct control
  • 36 unique sounds across six sound banks for versatile performances
  • Save up to 8 configurations in separate slots for quick recall
  • Dedicated knobs and switches for effects, tuning curves, and MIDI channels
  • RX Noise layer for adding depth and texture to your sound

Product specs

Brand Korg
Model SV1-73 Stage Vintage Digital Piano
Finish Black with Black / Red Keys, Black with White / Black Keys, Metallic Red with White / Black Keys
Year 2009 - 2025
Categories Digital Stage Pianos
Analog / Digital Digital
Key Size Full Size
Keyboard Action Weighted
MIDI I/O MIDI Input, MIDI Output, USB MIDI
Number of Keys 73 Keys
Polyphony 80 Voices

FAQs

What type of keyboard action does the Korg SV1-73BK have?

The Korg SV1-73BK features a weighted keyboard action, providing a realistic feel similar to an acoustic piano, making it ideal for pianists seeking authentic touch response.

How many sounds are available on the Korg SV1-73BK?

The Korg SV1-73BK offers 36 high-quality sounds, including a variety of electric pianos, acoustic pianos, and other vintage keyboard tones.

Is the Korg SV1-73BK suitable for live performances?

Yes, the Korg SV1-73BK is designed as a stage vintage digital piano, offering robust build quality and versatile sound options ideal for live performances.

Can the Korg SV1-73BK connect to a computer for MIDI use?

Yes, the Korg SV1-73BK supports MIDI connectivity via MIDI Input/Output and USB MIDI, allowing integration with computer-based music production setups.

What is the polyphony of the Korg SV1-73BK?

The Korg SV1-73BK has 80-note polyphony, enabling complex and layered performances without note dropouts.

Korg

Korg

Korg SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano - Official Product Introduction

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Korg SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano - Official Product Introduction

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Korg

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Kraft Music - Korg SV-1 Stage Vintage Demo with Rich Formidoni

Kraft Music

Kraft Music

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Korg SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano Demo - Sweetwater

Sweetwater

Sweetwater

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Korg SV1 Demo

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grooveMonkey73

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Korg SV1 Demo by Luke Edwards at A&C Hamilton

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A&C Hamilton Musical Instruments

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KORG SV1: Vintage Stage Digital Piano Demonstration

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Korg Australia

Reviews

PROS

  • Excellent for classic electric piano sounds

  • Compact and reliable compared to Rhodes and Wurlitzers

  • Keys have a great feel

  • Top-notch onboard effects and amp simulation

  • High quality vintage keyboard alternative to Nord Stage

  • Mostly manual configuration options for on-the-fly tweaking

  • One of the best sounding e-pianos and pianos

CONS

  • Description may not fully disclose all physical defects

  • Included cable may not match the device or brand

Owner Insights

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Comparisons

  • The Korg SV1/SV2 are frequently mentioned as strong contenders, often found slightly above $1,000 on secondhand markets.

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  • The Yamaha CK61's action is preferred over several other models but lacks desired sound features since similar sounds are covered by the SEQTRAK.

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Features and functionality

  • The Studiologic Numa Compact X SE is noted for having a Fatar keybed, and is highly regarded for its action quality, priced at $900 for 88 keys.

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User experience

  • Owners find the action on the Korg Liano to be more favorable compared to the Nord C2D's waterfall action.

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Great-sounding piano and e-piano!

For those that are looking for an alternative for the Nord Stage, this is probably the best deal you can get, a high quality vintage keyboard with mostly manual confg. option to tweak on the fly, and one of the best sounding e-pianos and pianos on any keyboard.

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See how FKJ uses Korg SV1-73BK

FKJ

Guitarist, Bassist

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It's the electric piano used in "(embrace) Boredom" and that we can see during the video.

See how EDEN uses Korg SV1-73BK

EDEN

Singer, Music Producer

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He is playing this keyboard through the whole video The keyboard can be told by the tube all the way at the corner and the design of the whole keyboard

See how Baths uses Korg SV1-73BK

Baths

Singer, Music Producer

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The keyboard Will Wiesenfeld plays, visible throughout. Had to do a bit of hunting; I've seen this keyboard series in person before but wanted to be totally accurate. I literally paused the video and counted the keys. So yeah.

See how Y.K.C uses Korg SV1-73BK

Y.K.C

Guitarist, Keyboardist

coldrain

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YKC is seen using Korg SV1-73BK during live

See how Blake Jordan Tallent uses Korg SV1-73BK

Blake Jordan Tallent

Guitarist, Music Producer

Sarah Shook & the Disarmers

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Blake Jordan Tallent is shown using the Korg SV1-73BK synthesizer in a photo posted on his official Facebook page.

See how Jana Kramer uses Korg SV1-73BK

Jana Kramer

Singer

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Verified via KORG Global

According to Korg's website, Kramer uses Korg SV1-73BK piano.

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