The Korg SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano contains hip, in-demand, and soul-satisfying keyboard sounds collected together in a single instrument. Decades of electro-mechanical, transistorized, tape-driven, analog, and digital legends are joined by a collection of rich acoustic pianos, all reproduced with stunning realism. The SV-1 is about much more than excellent sound; it re-creates the look, feel, and visceral pleasure of performing on a vintage instrument.Crafted using Korg's RX (Real eXperience) technology, each sound is a detailed and authentic re-creation, accurately capturing the full range of expression and dynamics of the original. Every element of this digital piano has been preservedthe snap of the tine, the release of the hammer, and the click of the contacts. By isolating these sonic components, the RX engine allows you to create a sonic signature from showroom-shiny to road-ravaged, adding just the right amount to suit your taste.The Korg SV-1 also recreates the effects pedals and studio processing that gave these sounds their original luster. The proven, tube-driven (12AX7) Valve Reactor circuit adds warmth and realism to period-accurate amplifier models. Together, the three-band EQ, Pre-FX, Modulation FX, and Reverb/Delay add yet another dimension of authenticity to your playing.Designed with performance in mind, the SV-1 is a pleasure to play. The RH3 real weighted hammer action is the finest keybed that Korg offers, with a solid, responsive feel that inspires confidence. You can forget menus, never mind banks and programs, and stop staring at displays because the Korg keyboard's entire front panel is always live, using clearly labeled knobs to dial up exactly the sound you're looking for. Saving your eight favorite settings for quick recall is as easy as saving a station on your car radio.The SV-1 digital piano provides an economical, reliable, portable, and maintenance-free alternative to collecting and maintaining a stable of vintage instruments. The cabinet styling clearly defines the SV-1 as an instrument that was made to be played, providing a retro-chic appearance that reflects the pulse and heart of the original instruments.Sought-after soundsThe SV-1 provides many signature variations of classic instruments to inspire your performance. The 36 sounds of the Korg SV-1 allow you to rediscover hit-making vintage electric pianos, funky clavichords, classic and cult-favorite organs, string machines, and of course, pianos. The SV-1 also serves up breathtaking grand piano sounds, real-deal upright piano sounds, plus the sounds of hall-of-fame electronic contenders. Each category of instrument starts with the essential classics and then moves beyond what standard products offer, going into rare and unique instruments that were part of the soundtrack of their eras. For example, the electric pianos start with several seven-way velocity switched ""tine"" versions, continue through the classic ""reed"" based model, and then into a vintage anal