Korg SV-2 73 vs Roland RD-700SX
| Korg SV-2 73 | Roland RD-700SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Velocity sensitive KORG RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) | Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 72 | 208 |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded); 72 factory sounds across vintage EPs, acoustic pianos, clavs/organs, strings and pads | PCM sound generator with 128 MB of wave memory and two SRX expansion slots |
| 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 | Multi-effects 2 systems / 125 types, reverb 6 types, chorus 3 types, sound control (3-band compressor) and 3-band digital equalizer |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Pads / faders | no | no |
| Weight | 17.2 kg | 24.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1143, 157, 347] mm | [1414, 374, 143] mm |
| Battery power | no | no |
| Released | 2020 | 2005 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 73 | 88 |
| Parts | — | 16 parts, 100 setups |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg SV-2 73 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (17.2 kg vs 24.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland RD-700SX if you want more variety of built-in voices (72 vs 208).
Full spec sheets: Korg SV-2 73 · Roland RD-700SX. Rows with a highlighted background differ.