Korg SP200 88-Key Portable Digital Piano

Velocity-sensitive hammer action keyboard. 60 notes maximum polyphony.

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"Students and home players will love it. Gigging musicians could be won over."

Feature:
The weighted keyboard is excellent -- not quite equal to Yamaha's, but as good as Roland's or Kurzweil's. The SP-200 includes a sustain footswitch, but the half-damper pedal to replace it is an optional $60 add-on. The power socket is one of those small round ones that uses a regular "wall wart" AC adapter, and so is more fragile than a proper three-prong plug. Fine for a house, but not that great if it were being regularly plugged and unplugged on stages. Similarly, it's odd that both the power button and headphone jack are on the back of the housing, since that's not convenient for anyone. The LEDs that indicate the SP-200's current settings are adequate, but it's sometimes hard to know exactly what those settings are at a glance

Submitted: 12/2/2003

Style of Music: Sixties rock


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"Spend 30% more and get a better product, but get your sound reinforcement together first."

Feature:
It did not include accessories, the lack of ability to split the keyboard is curious. The midi implementation is from the dinosaur era

Quality:
I can be a bit roough on my gear, one output channel has gone out and since I Have to run stereo or go crazy that is a drag. Generally, though, the product was well designed to take typical wear and tear and has a clean, simplicity of design

Value:
No

Sound:
THe separation in the layering of the samples is too abrupt. A good electronic piano should have at least 5 layers of dynamic sampling. This seems to have just two, there does not seem to have a good mezzo-forte or mezzo-piano. In addition, not enough samples are taken of the full range. The upper midrange is often tinny while the bass is booming. To compensate, I run the piano through a stereo Crown amp and have one side go to a Peavey 12 cabinet (which is a bit mid-rangy) add run the other side through a Yamaha 12 in cabinet (both have horns and passive cross-overs). The result is fairly good. If you are using an electric piano and not using a good stereo rig you are being quite foolish and getting about 10 cents on the dollar for what you paid for the piano. Put your money on your sound reinforcement first!

Support:
I have not

Overall:
I will buy a new piano as soon as I am reasonably sure that there are more than 3 sample levels (The Yamaha 250, which seems to be the best, still only has 3). I figure I will use the Korg for 2 or 3 more years

Submitted: 4/30/2004

Style of Music: jazz, R and B, Classical


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Great Piano Sound, Great Versatility
The SP-200 Stage Piano is the perfect answer for any pianist looking for rich piano sounds and the convenience of a lightweight, portable instrument. Whether you're a professional musician, a student, or simply playing for pleasure, the realism and flexibility of the SP-200 is sure to impress.

Superb Piano Sound
High-quality stereo samples of some of the world's finest grand pianos guarantee the SP-200's deep, defined, natural sound. There are 4 distinct and vibrant piano timbres: Grand Piano1 and 2, Bright Piano, and Classic Piano. To round out the piano offerings, the SP-200 also features a vintage Electric Grand sound, as well as an authentic Honky-Tonk piano.

Natural Touch and Feel
You'll find playing the SP-200 a delight, thanks to the velocity-sensitive hammer action keyboard, which faithfully reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano. Three carefully-tuned touch curves allow you to tailor the keyboard to your own playing style. And with a generous 60-note polyphony, the SP-200 can keep up with your most complex passages and pedaling moves. The optional DS-1H pedal provides a Half-Pedal Sustain function that will meet the needs of even the most demanding pianists.

Added Effects
Two effects processors - one for Reverb and one for Chorus - add spaciousness and depth to the SP-200's sound, recreating everything from a subtle chorus effect all the way up to the ambience of a concert hall. The effects settings have been optimized for each individual sound and the user can choose from 3 levels - Light, Normal and Deep - to complement their performance.

A Rich Array of Sounds
In addition to the piano sounds, the SP-200 also includes a variety of electric pianos, plus jazz and pipe organs, harpsichord, clav, strings, and choir for a total of 30 sounds! All of the sounds can be used either individually, or in a 2-sound layer. The table below shows the complete offering of sounds.

Compact and Versatile
While the SP-200's modern and stylish design makes it ideal for home use, it's more than just a home piano. With its lightweight and compact dimensions, the SP-200 is a perfect choice for travelling to rehearsals, studio sessions, or gigs.

An Ideal Student Piano
The built-in metronome and headphone output have been specifically included to encourage student practice. The metronome has volume control and the option of accenting the first beat of the bar to assist with rhythm practice. Students will also enjoy the flexible tuning options, which include instant transposing, fine-tuning, and additional temperament selections including the historical Kirnberger and Werckmeister scales.

Technical Info

Keyboard: 88 notes, velocity-sensitive, hammer action keyboard

Touch Control: Light, Normal, Heavy

Sound Generation: Stereo PCM System

Polyphony: 60 notes maximum (The use of 2-oscillator sounds, Layer mode, and/or the effects reduces the maximum number of simultaneous notes.)

Programs: 30 sounds in ROM

Effects: Reverb, Chorus (3 levels each)

Metronome: Tempo, Time Signature, Accent and Volume controls

Tuning: Transpose, Fine-tuning, Temperament (Equal, Kirnberger, Werckmeister)

Pedal: Damper (included). Half-pedaling supported with DS-1H (optional).

Connections: Audio output (Output L/Mono, R), Headphones, MIDI (IN, OUT), Damper

Controls: Power switch, Master Volume, Reverb, Chorus, Touch, Sound selectors, Transpose Function, Tempo, Metronome, Demo

Power Supply: DC12 Volt, 500mA, center pin negative, AC adapter (included)

Power Consumption: 5 Watts

Dimensions (W x D x H): 52.3 x 11.2 x 4.8 in. (1328 x 285 x 122 mm)

Weight: 40.7 lbs. (18.5 kg)

Accessories (included): DC 12V - 500mA AC Adapter; Damper Pedal; Music Stand

Accessories (optional): DS-1H Damper Pedal
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