Kawai MP11SE vs Korg SV-2 73
| Kawai MP11SE | Korg SV-2 73 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Grand Feel (GF) wooden-key action with graded hammers, let-off, triple sensor and 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 (SK-EX, SK-5, EX, K-60 recordings) | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded); 72 factory sounds across vintage EPs, acoustic pianos, clavs/organs, strings and pads |
| Effects | Reverb 6 types, Brilliance, 129 other effect types, Virtual Technician (22 parameters) | 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) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Pads / faders | no | no |
| Weight | 34 kg | 17.2 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1380, 190, 455] mm | [1143, 157, 347] mm |
| Battery power | no | no |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 73 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg SV-2 73 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (34 kg vs 17.2 kg).
- Choose the Kawai MP11SE 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 MP11SE · Korg SV-2 73. Rows with a highlighted background differ.