Korg SV-2 73 vs Roland RD-800
| Korg SV-2 73 | Roland RD-800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Velocity sensitive KORG RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) | PHA-4 Concert Keyboard: with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 72 | 1113 |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded); 72 factory sounds across vintage EPs, acoustic pianos, clavs/organs, strings and pads | SuperNATURAL Piano, SuperNATURAL (E.Piano, Clav), Virtual Tone Wheel Organ, PCM Sound Generator |
| 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) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 17.2 kg | 21.7 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1143, 157, 347] mm | — |
| Battery power | no | — |
| Released | 2020 | 2014 |
| Discontinued | — | 2017 |
| Status | legacy | discontinued |
| Keys | 73 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg SV-2 73 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (17.2 kg vs 21.7 kg).
- Choose the Roland RD-800 if you want more variety of built-in voices (72 vs 1113).
Full spec sheets: Korg SV-2 73 · Roland RD-800. Rows with a highlighted background differ.