Kawai MP7SE vs Korg SV-2 88
| Kawai MP7SE | Korg SV-2 88 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Responsive Hammer III action | Velocity sensitive KORG RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) |
| Polyphony | 256 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | 72 |
| Sound engine | ・ Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL) - 88-key stereo sampling - SK-EX, SK-5, EX, K-60 recording - 256 note maximum polyphony | 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 | 22.5 kg | 20.35 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1356 × 157 × 347 mm |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg SV-2 88 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (22.5 kg vs 20.35 kg).
- Choose the Kawai MP7SE if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (256 vs 128).
- Choose the Kawai MP7SE if you want more variety of built-in voices (256 vs 72).
Full spec sheets: Kawai MP7SE · Korg SV-2 88. Rows with a highlighted background differ.