Korg SV-2 88 vs Roland RD-2000
| Korg SV-2 88 | Roland RD-2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Velocity sensitive KORG RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) | PHA-50 (Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel) |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 72 | 1100 |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded); 72 factory sounds across vintage EPs, acoustic pianos, clavs/organs, strings and pads | 2x Independent Sound Engines (Sound Engine1: V-Piano Technology; Sound Engine2: SuperNATURAL: 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 | Modulation FX 4 systems/62 types |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 20.35 kg | 21.7 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1356, 157, 347] mm | — |
| Battery power | no | — |
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg SV-2 88 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (20.35 kg vs 21.7 kg).
- Choose the Roland RD-2000 if you want more variety of built-in voices (72 vs 1100).
Full spec sheets: Korg SV-2 88 · Roland RD-2000. Rows with a highlighted background differ.