Korg - B2 Digital Piano with 88 Weighted Keys - Black

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The other pieces of software included are the Korg Module LE and the Korg Gadget LE. I haven’t yet tried these out, so you’ll have to see for yourself! Connectivity You may wonder how it is possible to have 32, 64, or even 128 notes playing at the same time, if there are only 88 keys and we never play them all at once. The Korg B2 offers anyone wishing to play the piano for the first time 12 well-voiced tones and a comfortable key action, making it evident that it is a big advance over its somewhat underwhelming predecessor. Although this piano may not be as feature-rich as other beginner-friendly digital pianos available on the market, it does provide users with a straightforward instrument at a very appealing price. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the B2, a highly regarded digital piano, is Korg’s join to the B1. The B2 is designed to rank among the latest quality pianos for beginners, much like its predecessor. There are two further models in addition to the B2: the B2SP, which features a stylish stand and a 3-unit pedal, and the B2N, which opts for a lightweight keyboard as well as a different speaker layout. The B2’s 88 fully weighted keys and Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) keyboard offer it a natural-feeling response. The weight of the piano keys varies depending on the note they are on since they are graded; the deeper notes feel heavier than the keys inside the higher octave. Korg furthermore disclaims all responsibilities for direct, derivative, collateral or consequential damages caused by the use of or the inability of using the Third Party Software (including but not limited to damage of data, lost commercial profit, interruption of work, lost commercial information), regardless of the degree of damages, and even if Korg was aware of the possibility of such damages in advance.

These simulations emulate how the neighboring strings are vibrated when you play a note, which further enhances realism. The 1/8″ headphone out enables you to practice without disturbing the people around you. It also doubles as your main output for use with external amplifiers and speakers. Classical tunes: These sound samples are great for playing classical tunes with deep bass frequencies. If you go with the B2 or B2N, the included damper pedal is shaped like a true piano sustain pedal, a step above the commonly bundled square-pad pedals. Even so, this pedal acts as a simple binary on-off switch, meaning half-pedaling isn’t supported.

Korg's no-nonsense digital piano offers fantastic sounds but lacks in features

You get a reverb and a chorus effect, both of which have unchangeable, hard-coded settings. Korg claims the presets are tweaked to optimal settings, and I’ll agree. The key action and tones on this piano are excellent, and it is well-made. You will undoubtedly benefit from this entertaining and pleasant piano whether you are a total novice or an intermediate player. Differences If you want to practice and you want to learn how to play the piano, this piano is for you. It is portable and usable, no matter where you are. The Korge B2 has a 3 Month Premium Skoove Plan. It is an online piano tutorial platform that’s gaining traction, and the Korg B2 comes with 3 months free.

Other functions exist, including some robust MIDI features like sending and receiving MIDI, Program Change, and Control Change data. I’ll be honest and tell you that I did notice a difference between the feel of this Korg and my old acoustic at home when I tried them out in the store. The Korg keys don’t quite have the same amount of authenticity. However, that’s what I expected. I don’t think a digital will ever perfectly replicate the feel of an acoustic. Sure, some makers will get close, and Korg have come pretty close with this B2 model. It’s clear they’ve spent a good portion of their development time on trying to replicate the experience of playing a real piano and I applaud them for that. 12 sounds – a mixture of good… and a a couple of not so good This allows teachers and students to play alongside for easy reference and is quite effective, especially for one-on-one lessons.

The B2 provides connectors that allow using the instrument in conjunction with a variety of software and music hardware. This opens new possibilities for enjoying a digital piano that helps users create great music. USB MIDI/AUDIO Metronome. The Metronome button on the front panel turns the metronome on or off and also enables the modification of settings via button key combinations. However, Korg mentions in the manual that certain sounds trigger two or three samples per note played. Case in point, the only sound that has true 120 note polyphony is the Stage Electric. The knob, however, it feels a little bit cheap because it doesn’t have much resistance, but at least precise volume changes are possible.

The device’s microphone can be used as an input as well, and note detection is spot on from our limited testing with an old iPad 2. Another thing to consider is the way the keys feel. They all strive to feel just like an acoustic piano, but they all feel a bit different from one another. It’s difficult to convey this difference so best to audition these in person if possible. Suffice to say they all have a nicely weighted action which admirably compares to an acoustic piano, albeit with subtle differences. The Casio and the Korg held their own here and we had a hard time trying to spilt them. This will likely come down to personal preference. Yamaha P45 Features: This instrument uses a Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) keyboard that reproduces the same feel that results from the hammers on a real acoustic piano, where the low register is heavier and the high register is lighter. The keybed is sensitive and responds to nuanced touch at the tip of your fingers. The P-45 may be an alternative if you’re on a budget, but the downgrades are evident from the get-go. While the B2 uses dual 15W speakers, the P-45 uses dual 6W speakers that are noticeably weaker at delivering clear tones. Most digital pianos and keyboards come with layer and split modes. Sadly, Korg failed to include these modes in the B2 series.The Korg B2 does come with a three-pedal setup and a furniture-style stand. Thus it can adapt seamlessly inside the living room and add to the room’s elegance and décor. One notable feature of this piano is its large speaker grill, which is located right at the front panel of the board, above its key bed and controls.