Korg Grandstage vs Korg SV-2 88
| Korg Grandstage | Korg SV-2 88 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3), A0-C8, velocity sensitive, aftertouch not supported | Velocity sensitive KORG RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) |
| Polyphony | 240 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 500 | 72 |
| Sound engine | Seven sound engines: SGX-2 acoustic piano, EP-1 electric piano, AL-1 analog modelling, CX-3 tonewheel organ, VOX transistor organ, Compact transistor organ and HD-1 PCM | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded); 72 factory sounds across vintage EPs, acoustic pianos, clavs/organs, strings and pads |
| Effects | 4 insert effects plus 3-band EQ per sound, reverb/delay section (hall, stage, room, spring) and a 3-band master equalizer | 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 | 20 kg | 20.35 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1311, 359, 140] mm | [1356, 157, 347] mm |
| Battery power | no | no |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg Grandstage if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (20 kg vs 20.35 kg).
- Choose the Korg Grandstage if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (240 vs 128).
- Choose the Korg Grandstage if you want more variety of built-in voices (500 vs 72).
Full spec sheets: Korg Grandstage · Korg SV-2 88. Rows with a highlighted background differ.