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I really appreciate your methodical, unhurried explanations. Easy to understand, even with the accent. Wonderful melodic playing. Makes me appreciate my own SV1 again.
I think the SV2-73 is a good buy. It's the only professional stage piano with 73 keys and a graded weighted action. While the S (speaker) version is convenient, it is hard to source and considerably more expensive, particularly in the 73 key format. But with only 73 keys (not 88) you save money and weight and you don't need a bigger car. I understand that the SV pianos are not so good for switching voices and getting consistent volumes, but all the portable (non stage) pianos are the same in these respects, even the RD88, which is supposed to be a stage piano. I think I could put up with those things on a highly portable instrument with great sounds, a great action and handy controls. And I think the SV2-88 should be a go-to instrument for sound companies that supply everything on stage. I have seen pianists struggle desperately to control the supplied Roland RD-2000 or Nord Grand/Stage piano when it's their first time with the exact instrument. Valuable performance time is lost as the engineer runs back and forth pushing buttons for the pianist. Supposedly, the CP-88 is quicker to learn than those, but honestly, seconds count on stage, so menu systems suck first time round.
Just a comment, Personally I got the SV1 for the sound closeness to the Fender Rhodes and Wurly. If you have a rig then most likely you'll have a keyboard for the piano sounds, strings, etc. But if you're only going to get one keyboard and you're going to use the piano sound to give solo recitals on Chopin and Beethoven then I'd look elsewhere. They put SV for a reason SV=Stage Vintage...it's supposed to sound retro.
Thanks for the clear and comprehensive discussion. Would love to get an SV-2. I just picked up a used SV-1 here in SG for $400, needs $400 main board replacement though. Still worth it.
Thank you for the video Jeremy. I’m not a keys player but I make beats and considering adding this to my setup for sampling and session players. The sound is so inspiring to me. ‘The other orchestral sounds’; do these to extend to wind instruments also? Also is it possible to route a external pitch / modulation wheel? Sucks that it doesn’t have these feature!
I agree with you that seeing a particle board on the bottom of an expensive new keyboard is disappointing. But imagine how you'd feel if you just got a Kronos 2 88 or a Yamaha Montage 8 and found that the underside is--a particle board. This really needs to stop.
Watching this makes me appreciate my stage keyboard more than ever. Yamaha CK88. I has 300 + sounds that i thought it wasn't a pleasant when compare it other keyboard with 1000+ sounds like workstation keyboard. I felt like chose the wrong type of keyboard. But seeing this, not anymore
And horns. I thought there was a lot to be said for the horns. I think the keyboard feel is also a big part of horn section playing on the unit. It has so much soul. In fact, the RH3 on my SV2 is the best feel I’ve ever had on any electric keyboard. The SV2 is an E. Piano beast… I feel connected again, like a freshly adjusted Wurlitzer! Not necessarily as superior for Ac. Pianos as for EPs but pretty danged expressive.
I still like my SV-1. I use one electric piano sound in most cases just like I would if I played a Wurlitzer or Rhodes. There’s a consistency that ties my sound together. Most of the sounds are unusable. But still it’s a great controller.
This is a working musicians instrument. If your a keyboard geek, you will only find faults with this unit. If your a blues jazz fan, you will not find one problem with it. I own a SV-2 88 which I play through an Ampeg BA-115. It has as much volume as I need in live & studio settings. The best keybed I have owned and only the sounds I want & use without the geek b/s. Best modern day Rhodes option available. 10/10 Korg.
Very well done! This is a tremendous help as the points covered what I needed to know. Extra plus for a direct review without fluff. Thank you, I an subscribing.
Hia Jeremy, ive got one of these a white one with speakers, do you know if i can record what i play and send it to my tablet or laptop ? I want to put some music of me playing to my short drone vids of the countryside and upload them to fcb and TH-cam. Thanks mate. I love all your videos they are brilliant. Kevin.
Does this digital piano have a "damper/sustain" feature to simulate the pedal in order to adjust the sustain resonance level to your liking so that you can avoid installing the external pedal?
Hello Jeremy. Your videos have been very concise, easy to understand, and above all very informative. Thank you very much for that. Have you ever reviewed the Kawai ES110 as a stage piano? Just asking. Again, thank you for your well done digital piano and keyboard reviews.
Tried the Korg SV2S 88 yesterday at City Music and the overall experience is good. Unfortunately, Jeremy doesn’t have the SV2S to try out the speakers. Speakers sound great but 2x15W is not loud enough. Just enough for personal use. The worst deal breaker for me is the vibrating noise from something touching the chassis when playing the middle F note (using piano) at full speaker volume!!! And apparently, someone from Korg forum has the same issue so this isn’t an isolated glitch. Totally unacceptable for a stage piano at this price!
Hi Jeremy. I wonder if you thought it was annoying how the "sound" indicator disappears when you choose a favorite, so you can't tell what instrument and variation that favorite is based on. Maybe you're just supposed to remember? All the other lights indicate, for example, what the modulation setting of the favorite is. I guess I'm wondering if other people have noticed that...might be better for a message board, but you have a good critical eye!
I saw a Korg sponsored demonstration and just wanted it NOW. Sell a kidney and get it. But your review brought me back to reality. Stage piano ..... no pitch bend.. neh.... particle MDF board bottom?????? For 2 grand $US you at least want to see some high end ply nice finish. Your "deal breakers" helped a lot.
Thank you so much for this informative video!! One question: what do you mean by "missing usb audio interface"? It's possible to connect the sv2 via USB to the computer and input the MIDI Signal in my DAW, right?
Hey man, love your channel and vibe! i wonder how you compare the keybed of the sv2 with the fp30. i have the fp30 now and happy with the keybed but want to upgrade the sounds. would you recommend the update?
Great review. Did you find that the knobs are more wobbly than the SV1? I just read someone complaining about this on a user group. What are your thoughts on the knobs on the SV2
I think they are just different animals but share similar sounds and key action. SV2 lacks layering and splitting on-the-fly, the ninth touch curve "wide", dynamics knob... but has direct access to effects and has the tube. Anyway, a comparison like that will be interesting.
@@JeremySee Thanks for yet another great review Jeremy! Korg: YES to an i3 review! and YES to an XE20 review! And, Korg, EK50+B2=XE20 sounds like it will be a winner despite losing the joystick. But wouldn't the combo of a D1 with an i3 be a superb mating?
MDF as timber in a keyboard, is of no consequence. Sv2 DOES respond to pitch via an external pitch bend unlike some nords. Organs are great using the app editor, but yes limited in scope.
Could you elaborate on what you mean by "Sv2 DOES respond to pitch via an external pitch bend"? Do you mean a currently available pitch/mod wheel mounted and connected where? Thanks for addressing my ignorance on this matter.
@@kengruz669 All MIDI controller keyboards have pitch bend and Modulation wheels. If you plug one into the SV2 with the usual 5-pin DIN MIDI cable, the SV2 responds to those controls. Makes sense if the SV2 runs the EDS-X engine (the same sound engine in the Krome workstation keyboards, but with higher-fidelity samples instead for far better sound).
Thanks buddy. You can set the scale tuning via the software editor and save into a preset. Every imaginable scale is possible because you can make your own scales on top of those already available.
My biggest complain about the SV1 is the quality of the acoustic pianos and also only 2 sound packs ... KORG didn't really make an effort to give more sounds . Best sound is the Fender Rhodes .... Don't know about this SV2 model ... But after 10 years !? Should be nice that SV1 owners can also use the new sounds ....
I just got an SV2 but the sustain function doesn’t seem to work for notes that are being played after the pedal is down, do you know what might be causing this?
Very good review. I had written on another review of this board that there is a reason the Korg Grandstage is called their Flagship. Even though it's only a couple hundred dollars more it surpasses the SV2 by far and for many of the aspects you pointed out that the SV2 came up short. Have you played at the Grandstage? I'd be curious to see your review. I seriously have played them all and chose the Grandstage. Never looked back. Thanks for the review.
Hi Jeremy the sv2 looks awesome..May I suggest you do a review I’ve Roland fp80.. I know it’s ancient history but it remains the best keyboard. It has a great piano sound and others. It has 4 extended internal speakers with 2 placed on the back and 2 smaller speakers at each end of the keyboard for a more ambient sound. The keyboard action is truly practical and solid. The amplified PF80 is pure with lots of body in the piano sound. There have an internal vocal harmonizer which is really good fun and very versatile. I own one but can’t find another one anywhere. They are valued for good reason !!
I had SV 1 , sold it due to living arrangements & bought. Kronos 2 ,that's my studio - then I moved , (I'm a nomad ) I needed a gigging keyboard , ended up with a Korg B2 , which God willing I will ship to Morocco in autumn. I spend time there/ but I shall need a gigging keys next year. I'm thinking Korg D1 , because I love the RH keyboard & I know the sounds , I don't do lots of tweaking so really SV 2 is overkill for me . plus it's heavy . I've looked at Roland FP 10/30 but for the price I still think D1 is a rugged stage piano , with basic sounds I need . I've got a Roland V combo to do organs & synths.. & I use a looper to create live backings. I'm still looking , I like Korgs keypads , I am even thinking SP280 , but weight starts creeping up again & D1 I can just manage , or my roadie will . Sounds are the same & price too. Its helpful sharing ideas on these comments for feed back.
@@JeremySee you're welcome , This is such a lovely instrument though , but still with all these , Kronos , Krome , SP , I had plus various other makes including Nord , it's really difficult to get good organ playing, without waterfall keys . the 61 note are ok , but since using the Roland V Combo I've realised what a difference , drawbars & just 3 basic organs can make , with live effects . I really wish Korg would look at doing some drawbars , they don't really work that well on the Kronos. A small gigging organ , like Yamaha Reface or the Roland V , would be a winner . & not too expensive ..
here I am again , over a year later & still looking at this piano with much longing . those EP sounds are just ....I also bought a little Yamaha YC & it's great for organ , mini keys but a lot of fun & very versatile.
i agree the stock piano sounds kind of suck... however... i've had the SV2 88 for about 3 months now... and i REALLY like the piano 1 sound number THREE. i don't know what it is called. also here is a tip. TURN OFF THE REVERB. for some reason they all come with way too much reverb.
Loved this review Jeremy! Very thorough and honest. I am currently considering buying SV2 but on the other hand Electro 6hp is also very tempting. Of course very different instruments. Have you had opportunity to compare those two? What is your opinion?
Particle board is the deal breaker for me. I despise it in virtually every application you might ever see it used. It's super heavy for its offered strength, and there's no way I'd accept it as a main structural surface of my $2K electronic keyboard.
I don't get it.... 9:40 3 layers, ONE split point (adjustable)... 7:54 72 voices? I mean, this is great, and it's a great instrument, but this costs $2100 and the Korg Nautilus costs $2700 and SMASHES these stats, right? What am I missing?
New video idea (been done before on other channels but) how about going to the music shop and just have a walk thru it and whatever they have on display play it a bit and give your experience and your impressions from your experience.
I LOVE the physical dials. Menus are not good for a situation where you have under a second to make changes. Someday other manufacturers will realize menus suck. Please abandon menus.
I have a SV2 and it’s awesome in many ways! But there are a few issues: 1: I’m a huge fan of a tacky,crisp and warm Elton John’ish pianosound. Even browsing the editor with tons of pianos and being able to layer 3 sounds,I just can’t find MY pianosound. It sounds a bit plastic. The SV1 actually had better pianos 2: The big church organ sounds sounds AWESOME but when you play faster passages,it just cannot cope and starts to cut. Feels like the 128 polyphony isn’t enough. 3: why is the organ sounds louder than the other sounds? 3: the drive knob only makes the sound louder and you might as well use the volume knob 4: its about time to make editor app for tablets. It’s 2021 and its about time to wake up! 5: the sustainpedal feels like a piece of lego Dear Korg,you should make a MASSIVE update on the editor. Maybe put in some juicy bread & butter combos. This instrument is way too good to forget some basic needs
Besides the complaint I have regarding the panning tremolo going to mono when the single/mono tube amp circuit is used, I don’t like how coarse the increments are on the rotary encoders, They should have also included the CX-3 tonewheel modeling sounds and offered an optional drawbar accessory.
TH-cam purged them right away. within hours!, so I guess the fight against the deep state was not worth losing the channel over? Look what happened to so many on TH-cam who yell the truth. Plus the fact that Jeremy seems to be in Singapore, might get more pushback.? I asked the same question and got no answer. But the news is out now. And Jeremy does an excellent job. I hope the truth will not be supressed for much longer.
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Bingo! You are 1st. 😃
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JURASSIC PARK!! (I'm second, do I get any consolation prize? :-D)
Loved how it started, you walking towards the camera with your hands at your waist like a BBC documentary from the 70s. Awesome.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really appreciate your methodical, unhurried explanations. Easy to understand, even with the accent. Wonderful melodic playing. Makes me appreciate my own SV1 again.
I think the SV2-73 is a good buy. It's the only professional stage piano with 73 keys and a graded weighted action. While the S (speaker) version is convenient, it is hard to source and considerably more expensive, particularly in the 73 key format. But with only 73 keys (not 88) you save money and weight and you don't need a bigger car. I understand that the SV pianos are not so good for switching voices and getting consistent volumes, but all the portable (non stage) pianos are the same in these respects, even the RD88, which is supposed to be a stage piano. I think I could put up with those things on a highly portable instrument with great sounds, a great action and handy controls.
And I think the SV2-88 should be a go-to instrument for sound companies that supply everything on stage. I have seen pianists struggle desperately to control the supplied Roland RD-2000 or Nord Grand/Stage piano when it's their first time with the exact instrument. Valuable performance time is lost as the engineer runs back and forth pushing buttons for the pianist. Supposedly, the CP-88 is quicker to learn than those, but honestly, seconds count on stage, so menu systems suck first time round.
That was in fact maybe the most in-depth review I’ve seen hands-down period.
I love the fact thats round so nobody can put his beer on it 😂
Very good point about using a mobile device for controlling keyboard settings. I'm very excited to get a hold of one of these - thanks for the video!
Excellent review, thanks Jeremy.
Just a comment,
Personally I got the SV1 for the sound closeness to the Fender Rhodes and Wurly. If you have a rig then most likely you'll have a keyboard for the piano sounds, strings, etc.
But if you're only going to get one keyboard and you're going to use the piano sound to give solo recitals on Chopin and Beethoven then I'd look elsewhere. They put SV for a reason SV=Stage Vintage...it's supposed to sound retro.
I don't even play piano but I watched the full review. What a comprehensive and useful review. Cheers!!
Thanks for the clear and comprehensive discussion. Would love to get an SV-2. I just picked up a used SV-1 here in SG for $400, needs $400 main board replacement though. Still worth it.
Thank you for the video Jeremy. I’m not a keys player but I make beats and considering adding this to my setup for sampling and session players. The sound is so inspiring to me. ‘The other orchestral sounds’; do these to extend to wind instruments also? Also is it possible to route a external pitch / modulation wheel? Sucks that it doesn’t have these feature!
Thanks Jeremy! Indeed you mentioned a few deal breakers toward the end. Great as always!
Thanks for watching to the end, buddy. Few do. I appreciate it.
I agree with you that seeing a particle board on the bottom of an expensive new keyboard is disappointing. But imagine how you'd feel if you just got a Kronos 2 88 or a Yamaha Montage 8 and found that the underside is--a particle board.
This really needs to stop.
Watching this makes me appreciate my stage keyboard more than ever. Yamaha CK88. I has 300 + sounds that i thought it wasn't a pleasant when compare it other keyboard with 1000+ sounds like workstation keyboard. I felt like chose the wrong type of keyboard. But seeing this, not anymore
When you like this one maybe also check the Crumar Seven as I did. It uses different types of physical modeling.
You always make everything sound great!
21:55 OMG seriously??? the underside is PARTICLE BOARD???? I'm completely stunned...WTF KORG?
uh, the sv-1 has been the same for the last decade--where ya been?
Yeah I'd seriously get some kind of thin sheet metal and custom manufacture a panel to go down there.
Why not plastic?
orchestral sounds are very organic and expressive.
And horns. I thought there was a lot to be said for the horns. I think the keyboard feel is also a big part of horn section playing on the unit. It has so much soul. In fact, the RH3 on my SV2 is the best feel I’ve ever had on any electric keyboard. The SV2 is an E. Piano beast… I feel connected again, like a freshly adjusted Wurlitzer! Not necessarily as superior for Ac. Pianos as for EPs but pretty danged expressive.
I still like my SV-1. I use one electric piano sound in most cases just like I would if I played a Wurlitzer or Rhodes. There’s a consistency that ties my sound together. Most of the sounds are unusable. But still it’s a great controller.
I love to see it when you play. So peaceful :)
Looks really wobbly on that stand. Is there a more stable setup?
This is a working musicians instrument. If your a keyboard geek, you will only find faults with this unit. If your a blues jazz fan, you will not find one problem with it. I own a SV-2 88 which I play through an Ampeg BA-115. It has as much volume as I need in live & studio settings. The best keybed I have owned and only the sounds I want & use without the geek b/s. Best modern day Rhodes option available. 10/10 Korg.
True that. Thanks for sharing.
Do we have smooth sound transtions? (when changing presets)
Jeremy, spot on top notch review, thank you very much!
Please, are there acoustic piano internal settings like temperament, ressonance, etc ?
Good question.
This is a great board! I've also heard good things about the korg grand stage which I'm also debating on getting
Very well done! This is a tremendous help as the points covered what I needed to know. Extra plus for a direct review without fluff. Thank you, I an subscribing.
Hia Jeremy, ive got one of these a white one with speakers, do you know if i can record what i play and send it to my tablet or laptop ? I want to put some music of me playing to my short drone vids of the countryside and upload them to fcb and TH-cam. Thanks mate. I love all your videos they are brilliant. Kevin.
Does this digital piano have a "damper/sustain" feature to simulate the pedal in order to adjust the sustain resonance level to your liking so that you can avoid installing the external pedal?
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Great review. I purchased the SV2 with speakers. Love the different sounds
Have fun buddy!
Wish they'd given you the SV2S 88, would love to know what the built-in speakers sound like...
Hello Jeremy. Your videos have been very concise, easy to understand, and above all very informative. Thank you very much for that. Have you ever reviewed the Kawai ES110 as a stage piano? Just asking. Again, thank you for your well done digital piano and keyboard reviews.
Does this have RH3 action?
Tried the Korg SV2S 88 yesterday at City Music and the overall experience is good. Unfortunately, Jeremy doesn’t have the SV2S to try out the speakers. Speakers sound great but 2x15W is not loud enough. Just enough for personal use. The worst deal breaker for me is the vibrating noise from something touching the chassis when playing the middle F note (using piano) at full speaker volume!!! And apparently, someone from Korg forum has the same issue so this isn’t an isolated glitch. Totally unacceptable for a stage piano at this price!
mine is the middle E hahahaha😅
Hi Jeremy. I wonder if you thought it was annoying how the "sound" indicator disappears when you choose a favorite, so you can't tell what instrument and variation that favorite is based on. Maybe you're just supposed to remember? All the other lights indicate, for example, what the modulation setting of the favorite is. I guess I'm wondering if other people have noticed that...might be better for a message board, but you have a good critical eye!
How do the internal speakers sound? Competes with the Rolands and Yamahas?
Hi guys. How does one actually set a layered sound, for example a piano and an electric piano together please?
I saw a Korg sponsored demonstration and just wanted it NOW. Sell a kidney and get it. But your review brought me back to reality. Stage piano ..... no pitch bend.. neh.... particle MDF board bottom?????? For 2 grand $US you at least want to see some high end ply nice finish. Your "deal breakers" helped a lot.
the Yamaha P515 lets you attach an iPad for MIDI/Audio in and out? This Korg does not?
Congratulations. Your video is excellent. You could make a video about the Korg Grandstage. What do you think about? (Ricardo - Brazil)
Nice review Thanx ....will you be doing a review on the Roland RD88 also soon?
Excellent review Jeremy
Thank you John. Stay safe.
when I choose one favourite，the type and variation knob went dark，so I dont know the tone type.Will there be a update to improve this problem?
Great review Jeremy. Did Korg give the price of the 88 key SV2 S?
Thank you so much for this informative video!!
One question: what do you mean by "missing usb audio interface"?
It's possible to connect the sv2 via USB to the computer and input the MIDI Signal in my DAW, right?
Linus S I don't think so.
Great review and I love your editing. I'm so torn about this instrument. It has so much of what I need...yet, it's also missing so much :/
Hey Nice review ! Thanks ! Do you have some News of the Roland rd88 which should be out next month ?
That's an interesting board. Hopefully Roland lets me have access.
Hey man, love your channel and vibe! i wonder how you compare the keybed of the sv2 with the fp30. i have the fp30 now and happy with the keybed but want to upgrade the sounds. would you recommend the update?
Hey, I’m in the same boat, wt did you decided ?
Could someone compare the sensitivity of the keys with other models and other brands?
Thanks you helped me a lot not to walk an unpleasant way
No on-the-fly layering is a deal-breaker. Makes no sense at all. Great review! I hope you can check out the speaker version one day.
I will definitely do that and update this video. Either in the comments or description.
@@JeremySee Awesome!
Excellent review. I wish it had a LCD display (along with a dedicated split/layer button).
Thank you for sharing Brian.
And mod wheels.
Sounds like you want a synth, not a stage piano. Korn makes those too.
No Android app in 2020.... bad move for sure.
Also no bluetooth mentioned, usb in out? Deal breaker. Only worth $1000 USD with so much forgotten in the build.
Thank You Jeremy Great Review I am Buying One !
Congrats! Have fun buddy.
Good review Jeremy.
Excellent review!
Thank you buddy.
Thanks! Great review!
How do you compare this to Yamaha cp88? In unable to test either but both interest me greatly as an option for home use.
Great review. Did you find that the knobs are more wobbly than the SV1? I just read someone complaining about this on a user group. What are your thoughts on the knobs on the SV2
The knobs felt fine to me. I love it.
Thanks for the video! Do you know if each layer can be set to different midi channel? So I can use it like multitimbral
Hi Jeremy, just wonder if the key bed of SV2 actually feels the same as D1? It looks like they use the same action but may have different settings?
They should have kept the original on/off switch. I have a red SV-1(73) and I won't be selling it.
If possible, can you do a comparison between the SV-2 and the Grandstage, as I thought the latter was the successor to the SV-1 until NAMM
I think they are just different animals but share similar sounds and key action. SV2 lacks layering and splitting on-the-fly, the ninth touch curve "wide", dynamics knob... but has direct access to effects and has the tube. Anyway, a comparison like that will be interesting.
@@pawelsz95 why does it lack layering on the fly.
You can’t layer on the fly? How would you compare this to the Yamaha CP88?
Great review. Do you anticipate getting your hands on a Korg i3?
Thanks for watching. Korg does watch this channel. You can let them know that you would like me to review the Korg i3.
Message to Korg= please provide Jeremy with new i3 to review, he gives great reviews and widely viewed!
@@JeremySee Thanks for yet another great review Jeremy! Korg: YES to an i3 review! and YES to an XE20 review! And, Korg, EK50+B2=XE20 sounds like it will be a winner despite losing the joystick. But wouldn't the combo of a D1 with an i3 be a superb mating?
MDF as timber in a keyboard, is of no consequence. Sv2 DOES respond to pitch via an external pitch bend unlike some nords. Organs are great using the app editor, but yes limited in scope.
Could you elaborate on what you mean by "Sv2 DOES respond to pitch via an external pitch bend"? Do you mean a currently available pitch/mod wheel mounted and connected where? Thanks for addressing my ignorance on this matter.
@@kengruz669 All MIDI controller keyboards have pitch bend and Modulation wheels. If you plug one into the SV2 with the usual 5-pin DIN MIDI cable, the SV2 responds to those controls.
Makes sense if the SV2 runs the EDS-X engine (the same sound engine in the Krome workstation keyboards, but with higher-fidelity samples instead for far better sound).
Good review, thank you.
Thought about the new rk keytar
Can you change the master pitch and save it?
Thank Jeremy honest as usual highly brilliant is the capabilty for subscaling like quarter tone in any of the sv-1 or sv-2? Please
Thanks buddy. You can set the scale tuning via the software editor and save into a preset. Every imaginable scale is possible because you can make your own scales on top of those already available.
Jeremy See i tried with sv-1 but it gives only in Hz small range not quarter tone in cents. What about sv-2
I was eager to get one of those just for the good looks but thanks to your review I can save some money :))
What they should do is give us a $300 rebate and I'll replace the 'particle board' with some good, stained, polished wood myself :-D
My biggest complain about the SV1 is the quality of the acoustic pianos and also only 2 sound packs ... KORG didn't really make an effort to give more sounds . Best sound is the Fender Rhodes .... Don't know about this SV2 model ... But after 10 years !? Should be nice that SV1 owners can also use the new sounds ....
of course besides the obvious roland facet piano, this was my favorite from the NAMM show.
I just got an SV2 but the sustain function doesn’t seem to work for notes that are being played after the pedal is down, do you know what might be causing this?
Very good review. I had written on another review of this board that there is a reason the Korg Grandstage is called their Flagship. Even though it's only a couple hundred dollars more it surpasses the SV2 by far and for many of the aspects you pointed out that the SV2 came up short. Have you played at the Grandstage? I'd be curious to see your review. I seriously have played them all and chose the Grandstage. Never looked back. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for sharing! You are right, Grandstage ticks many boxes. There's this warmth & soul to the SV-2 though. Depends on one's scenario.
Grandstage is great but Sv2 warmer with more Soul.... In my opinion too..
Hi Jeremy the sv2 looks awesome..May I suggest you do a review I’ve Roland fp80.. I know it’s ancient history but it remains the best keyboard. It has a great piano sound and others. It has 4 extended internal speakers with 2 placed on the back and 2 smaller speakers at each end of the keyboard for a more ambient sound. The keyboard action is truly practical and solid. The amplified PF80 is pure with lots of body in the piano sound. There have an internal vocal harmonizer which is really good fun and very versatile. I own one but can’t find another one anywhere. They are valued for good reason !!
Hi Jeremy,
What would you recommend out of these 3?
Used Yamaha PSR S775 £799
Used Yamaha PSR S970 £899
New Yamaha PSR SX700 £929
Thanks
Chris
I'll take the 970 on your list.
@@JeremySee what is the best for dance music, film scores and 80s music?
@@JeremySee thanks to your reviews, I've narrowed my search down to 2:-
Yamaha Tyros 4 and Korg PA1000
@@davecjd get a used korg m3 for that
I had SV 1 , sold it due to living arrangements & bought. Kronos 2 ,that's my studio - then I moved , (I'm a nomad ) I needed a gigging keyboard , ended up with a Korg B2 , which God willing I will ship to Morocco in autumn. I spend time there/ but I shall need a gigging keys next year. I'm thinking Korg D1 , because I love the RH keyboard & I know the sounds , I don't do lots of tweaking so really SV 2 is overkill for me . plus it's heavy . I've looked at Roland FP 10/30 but for the price I still think D1 is a rugged stage piano , with basic sounds I need . I've got a Roland V combo to do organs & synths.. & I use a looper to create live backings. I'm still looking , I like Korgs keypads , I am even thinking SP280 , but weight starts creeping up again & D1 I can just manage , or my roadie will . Sounds are the same & price too. Its helpful sharing ideas on these comments for feed back.
Thanks for sharing, Peter.
@@JeremySee you're welcome , This is such a lovely instrument though , but still with all these , Kronos , Krome , SP , I had plus various other makes including Nord , it's really difficult to get good organ playing, without waterfall keys . the 61 note are ok , but since using the Roland V Combo I've realised what a difference , drawbars & just 3 basic organs can make , with live effects . I really wish Korg would look at doing some drawbars , they don't really work that well on the Kronos. A small gigging organ , like Yamaha Reface or the Roland V , would be a winner . & not too expensive ..
here I am again , over a year later & still looking at this piano with much longing . those EP sounds are just ....I also bought a little Yamaha YC & it's great for organ , mini keys but a lot of fun & very versatile.
@@PeterGarofalo And 3 years later, what did you do? It seems like controlling the YC via whatever full MIDI board you would get could be an option
Nice review thank you
i agree the stock piano sounds kind of suck... however... i've had the SV2 88 for about 3 months now... and i REALLY like the piano 1 sound number THREE. i don't know what it is called. also here is a tip. TURN OFF THE REVERB. for some reason they all come with way too much reverb.
Loved this review Jeremy! Very thorough and honest. I am currently considering buying SV2 but on the other hand Electro 6hp is also very tempting. Of course very different instruments. Have you had opportunity to compare those two? What is your opinion?
I'm having the exact same 'problem' rn. what did you choose? any thoughts?
Particle board is the deal breaker for me. I despise it in virtually every application you might ever see it used. It's super heavy for its offered strength, and there's no way I'd accept it as a main structural surface of my $2K electronic keyboard.
Insane.
Korg uses this in all of their flagship keyboards. I've never had an issue on my Kronos.
It's not heavy, nor is it structurail
wooowwww. I want this thanks for the review.
How is the bag ? :-)
So the USB connection is only for the editor, not for MIDI?
MIDI also.
@@JeremySee Oh, I see. It DOES do MIDI, but it's not also an Audio Interface. Thank you for clarifying.
So this will work as a controller? To use my computer sounds and just control with this keyboard? I use UAD Luna, with Ravel
I don't get it.... 9:40 3 layers, ONE split point (adjustable)... 7:54 72 voices? I mean, this is great, and it's a great instrument, but this costs $2100 and the Korg Nautilus costs $2700 and SMASHES these stats, right? What am I missing?
Agree Organ or synth sounds not very useful for stage pianos; musicians have synth & organ boards that have all the whistles & bells.
New video idea (been done before on other channels but) how about going to the music shop and just have a walk thru it and whatever they have on display play it a bit and give your experience and your impressions from your experience.
Rhodes was dope!
Sweet & lush!
I LOVE the physical dials. Menus are not good for a situation where you have under a second to make changes. Someday other manufacturers will realize menus suck. Please abandon menus.
I have a SV2 and it’s awesome in many ways! But there are a few issues:
1: I’m a huge fan of a tacky,crisp and warm Elton John’ish pianosound. Even browsing the editor with tons of pianos and being able to layer 3 sounds,I just can’t find MY pianosound. It sounds a bit plastic. The SV1 actually had better pianos
2: The big church organ sounds sounds AWESOME but when you play faster passages,it just cannot cope and starts to cut. Feels like the 128 polyphony isn’t enough.
3: why is the organ sounds louder than the other sounds?
3: the drive knob only makes the sound louder and you might as well use the volume knob
4: its about time to make editor app for tablets. It’s 2021 and its about time to wake up!
5: the sustainpedal feels like a piece of lego
Dear Korg,you should make a MASSIVE update on the editor. Maybe put in some juicy bread & butter combos.
This instrument is way too good to forget some basic needs
Well said!
Besides the complaint I have regarding the panning tremolo going to mono when the single/mono tube amp circuit is used, I don’t like how coarse the increments are on the rotary encoders, They should have also included the CX-3 tonewheel modeling sounds and offered an optional drawbar accessory.
Hi. I am waiting to see your review on Korg XE20. I hope it does have best of both B2 & EK50 as expected.
Korg does follow this channel. Let them know in your comments that you would like me to review the XE20.
Nice
What happened to all the virus videos?
TH-cam purged them right away. within hours!, so I guess the fight against the deep state was not worth losing the channel over? Look what happened to so many on TH-cam who yell the truth. Plus the fact that Jeremy seems to be in Singapore, might get more pushback.? I asked the same question and got no answer. But the news is out now. And Jeremy does an excellent job. I hope the truth will not be supressed for much longer.
Thank you
Hmmmmm.thanks
Too many combo sounds that dont allow layering of individual pads , etc.