Kawai MP11 vs Korg SV-2 73
| Kawai MP11 | Korg SV-2 73 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel action; 88 wooden keys; Grade-weighted hammers; Ivory Touch white key surfaces; Let-off simulation; Triple sensor key detection; Counterweights | Velocity sensitive KORG RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 40 | 72 |
| Sound engine | Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling - EX, K-60 recording | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded); 72 factory sounds across vintage EPs, acoustic pianos, clavs/organs, strings and pads |
| Effects | — | 6 effect systems: Pre-FX (Red Comp, Treble Boost, U-Vibe, Vibrato, Tremolo, VOX Wah), 6 amp models with Valve Reactor 12AX7 circuit, modulation (chorus, phaser, flanger, rotary), ambient (room/plate/hall/spring/tape echo/stereo delay), 3-band EQ, mastering limiter via SV-2 Editor |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 32.5 kg | 17.2 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1143 × 157 × 347 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Release month | 3 | — |
| USB to host | yes | — |
| Discontinued | 1 | — |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 73 |
| Pedals | F-30 triple pedal unit: Damper (half-pedal), Soft, Sostenuto | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg SV-2 73 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (32.5 kg vs 17.2 kg).
- Choose the Kawai MP11 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 128).
- Choose the Korg SV-2 73 if you want more variety of built-in voices (40 vs 72).
Full spec sheets: Kawai MP11 · Korg SV-2 73. Rows with a highlighted background differ.