Korg SP-280

Beautiful piano sound, elegant shape, stylish appearance

Pianists are passionate about an instrument whose sound and playing feel are reminiscent of a real concert piano. In addition to its beautiful appearance, the Korg SP-280 has features that make it an ideal instrument for use at home or on stage.

Rich and dynamic acoustic piano sound that makes playing enjoyable

Depending on the dynamics of the performance, the SP-280 creates the feeling of playing a real acoustic piano by selecting the appropriate one from four piano patterns. From the delicate pianissimo to the dynamic fortissimo, the character of the sound changes according to the playing. The "Grand Piano" tone faithfully reproduces the vibrations produced when the Damper pedal of an acoustic piano is pressed, increases the experience provided by the piano sound and thus makes playing more enjoyable.

Authentic Vintage Electric Piano sounds, primarily for live performance

During the design, special attention was paid to high-quality electric piano tones. When reproducing electric piano sounds, it is not only important how the sound reacts to pressing the key, but also the subtle sounds that are produced when the key is released. There are six types of electric piano available, these tones were used in pop music of the 60s and 70s and in soul music and are still used today.

30 high-quality tones

Along with acoustic and electric piano sounds, the SP-280 has 30 high-quality sounds, including organ, clavinove, harpsichord, strings, and more. is located. The Layer mode allows you to play two tones at the same time, and thanks to the Partner mode, the keyboard can be divided into left and right areas, so that two people can play in the same pitch range - at the same time. Two headphone jacks allow both players to enjoy the sound of the SP-280.

Three effects

There are three effects in the instrument: Brilliance, with which you can adjust the brightness of the timbre, Reverb, which simulates the natural spatial effect (reverberation) of concert halls, and chorus, which makes the sound more spacious. High-powered amplifier unit to make it loud enough The SP-280's two built-in amplifiers deliver 2 x 22W output power, the highest in its class. With its full sound, warm low tone and sparkling treble, the SP-280 amplifier does a lot to make piano sounds even more perfect. Since the speakers are able to play at a very high volume, the sound of the instrument fills the space by itself, even without connecting an external PA system.

Stylish appearance

The Korg SP-250 digital piano has an even more designer look compared to its predecessor, the SP-280, which follows its characteristic design. The modern, aesthetic instrument with a rounded casing fits well with any style of equipment. The designers even paid attention to the design of the back, as they knew that the audience on stage sees the back of the instrument. The sophisticated appearance defies the idea that you can only play a piano with your back against the wall. With the SP-280, you are free to decide where to place the instrument. You can choose the black or white design to better match the mood and color scheme of the room. Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) keyboard, which creates the feeling of playing real acoustic pianos. The Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH, ie naturally weighted, hammer mechanical) keyboard creates the feeling of an acoustic piano. The heavier in the lower registers and the increasingly lighter tilting towards the higher registers enables nuanced playing, making the sound lifelike and expressive.

The three settings of the Key Touch Control function determine how the dynamics of the game should affect the output, so you can adapt the keyboard reactions to your own playing style and hitting strength.

It is light and therefore easy to transport

Because the SP-280 is so light, you can place it anywhere and take it anywhere. Including the stand, it weighs no more than 19 kg (which is about 30% less than its predecessor, the SP-250). Light and easy to install, newly designed scaffolding The strong, metal stand is included. It is easy to set up and holds the instrument securely.

LINE IN and LINE OUT connectors

You can connect a portable audio player or other similar device to the LINE IN input (stereo mini jack) and listen to its sound through the speakers of the SP-280. Meanwhile, you can play the instrument live. You can connect an amplifier and speakers or a recording device to the LINE OUT output (Jack socket).

Metronome

With the built-in metronome, you can adjust the tempo, tempo and volume. The first beat of the beats (the one) is indicated by a small ringing sound.

Touch Control function

You can choose from three settings how the dynamics of your game will affect the output.

Pedal effects

The included Damper pedal acts as a Half-Damper pedal, allowing the Damper effect to change as the pedal is depressed. If you connect an additional optional pedal (PU-2), you can use the Soft and Sostenuto pedals in addition to the Damper pedal. So you can use three pedals in total - just like acoustic pianos.

MIDI connection option

The SP-280 supports MIDI, i.e. the standard transfer of Performance data between electronic instruments and computers. MIDI allows connected devices to control each other, as well as to use the SP-280 as a 16-part multi-timbral sound module.

Keyboard: 88 keys (A0-C8), NH Keyboard (Natural Weighted Hammer Action)
Keyboard and selection: Easy, normal, hard
Pitch: Transpose, fine tuning
Sound generation: Stereo Piano System
Maximum polyphony: 120 voices
Tones: 30 (3 banks, 10 tones in one bank); Acoustic Piano x 5, Electric Grand, Electric Piano x 6, Harpsichord, Clavi x 2, Vibraphone, Marimba, Acoustic Guitar, Jazz Organ x 3, Pipe Organ x 3, Strings x 3, Choir 3
Effects: Brilliance, Reverb and Chorus
Demo songs: 30 (10 tone demos and 20 piano demos)
Metronome: Tempo, timing, highlighting of beats, Sound and Volume controls
Connections: Line Out (L/MONO, R), Line In, MIDI (In, Out), Headphones x 2, Pedal
Amplifier: 2 x 22 W;
Speakers: 2 oval (8cm – 12cm)
Pedals: Damper* *Half-Pedal operation supported or other pedal (must be purchased separately)
Controls: Power, Volume, Piano Song, Transpose, Function, Touch, Brilliance, Reverb, Chorus, Bank, Sound x 10, Up, Down, Metronome Power supply: DC 19 V, AC adapter (accessory)
Power consumption: 15W Dimensions (width x depth x height): 1,361 × 406 × 785 mm (including the stand, without the music stand)
Weight: 19 kg (including the stand, without the music stand)
Accessories: AC adapter, music stand, stand, and Damper pedal Optional accessory: PU-2 pedal