Korg SV-2 88 vs Yamaha CP88
| Korg SV-2 88 | Yamaha CP88 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Velocity sensitive KORG RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) | NW-GH3 (Natural Wood Graded Hammer) keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory keytops |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 72 | 129 |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded); 72 factory sounds across vintage EPs, acoustic pianos, clavs/organs, strings and pads | — |
| 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 | Virtual Circuit Modeling |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | Yes |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 20.35 kg | 18.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [1356, 157, 347] mm | — |
| Battery power | no | — |
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha CP88 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (20.35 kg vs 18.6 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CP88 if you want more variety of built-in voices (72 vs 129).
Full spec sheets: Korg SV-2 88 · Yamaha CP88. Rows with a highlighted background differ.