SV-2 73 : I'm in love

I owned the Korg D1 for almost 2 years before pulling trigger on this one, so I knew that I would like the keybed and from all the demos I was certain that the sound is top-class. I wasn't disappointed, SV-2 plays and sounds like a dream, electric-pianos are very lifelike and every variation sounds unique. There are not many sounds overall, but I dare to say that it is the first keyboard I had where all of them are perfectly usable. I am certain that this is the piano that will accompany me for many, many years.

What I like:

• Design, it looks much better in person than on photos

• Sounds

• Every option is accessible via physical knobs and buttons, no menus

• Playing with different effects is just so fun

• Connection options, MIDI, XLR

• Build quality, top part of the casing is made from metal

What I don't like:

• Sustain pedal is just ok

• Launch time is quite long, it takes around 30 seconds after switching Korg on for it to be ready to play

• There is no straight surface to place any synths on top, I'd love to pair Yamaha Reface YC with Korg

• It literally weighs a ton, I can't see myself carrying it for every band practice, but keeping in mind how well it is built I'd say it's justified

TL;DR

This piano plays and feels great but may not be the best for your back