Korg SV-2 73 vs Yamaha YC88
| Korg SV-2 73 | Yamaha YC88 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Velocity sensitive KORG RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) | NW-GH3 (Natural Wood Graded Hammer) keyboard with synthetic ebony and ivory keytops |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 72 | 200 |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded); 72 factory sounds across vintage EPs, acoustic pianos, clavs/organs, strings and pads | VCM Organ + AWM2 + FM |
| 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 | 36 effect types; organ Pre Drive; Key A/B insertions (35 types x 2 each); rotary speaker/amp sims (3 rotary, 4 amp); 1 reverb; 3-band Master EQ |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | no | no |
| Weight | 17.2 kg | 18.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1143, 157, 347] mm | [1298, 142, 364] mm |
| Battery power | no | no |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| 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 18.6 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha YC88 if you want more variety of built-in voices (72 vs 200).
Full spec sheets: Korg SV-2 73 · Yamaha YC88. Rows with a highlighted background differ.