Korg SV-2 73 vs Roland RD-88 EX
| Korg SV-2 73 | Roland RD-88 EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Velocity sensitive KORG RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) | PHA-4 Standard Keyboard with Escapement and Ivory Feel (weighted hammer action) |
| Polyphony | 128 | — |
| Sounds / presets | 72 | 3000 |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded); 72 factory sounds across vintage EPs, acoustic pianos, clavs/organs, strings and pads | SuperNATURAL Piano (incl. SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion) + ZEN-Core with over 3,000 additional sounds, 3 zones |
| 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 | Zone multi-effects 3 systems x 90 types, Scene multi-effects (IFX) 90 types, sympathetic resonance, chorus/delay 8 types, reverb 6 types, master compressor, master EQ |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | 12 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Pads / faders | no | no |
| Weight | 17.2 kg | 13.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1143, 157, 347] mm | [1284, 159, 258] mm |
| Battery power | no | no |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 73 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland RD-88 EX if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (17.2 kg vs 13.5 kg).
- Choose the Roland RD-88 EX if you want more variety of built-in voices (72 vs 3000).
- Choose the Roland RD-88 EX if you practise out loud without an amp (None (line out only) vs 12 W).
Full spec sheets: Korg SV-2 73 · Roland RD-88 EX. Rows with a highlighted background differ.