Voices & Touch-Sensitivity:
The SP170 has 10 great voices – realistic and clear. At higher volumes, the decay can sound somewhat electric, particularly when the sustain is used on the electric organ and clavichord. (It should be noted that I tested this out using a different sustain pedal than the one provided with this package.)
Available tones are:
2 Grand pianos; one concert grand (best for classical) and one bright, crisp option
2 Electric pianos; straight or dynamically sensitive
2 Organs; one electric jazz organ and one pipe organ
Harpsichord
Clavichord; electric clavi for funk or pop
Vibraphone
Strings
Touch-sensitivity may be tweaked by choosing from 3 preset velocity curves.
Preset Songs & Recording:
The Korg SP170 comes with 10 demo songs (abridged versions of a some classics and a few Korg originals); one song per voice to test their ranges and timbres.
There is no integrated memory in the SP170, so recording is only possible if the instrument is used as a MIDI controller with proper music editing software.
Keyboard Speakers & Quality:
The two suspiciously strong 9W speakers are ideal for home use, but will not disappoint those who like to crank it up. Even at higher volumes, there was no noticeable fuzzing or strain.
Speakers are muted automatically when either of the headphone jacks are in use, preventing interference, feedback, or late-night disturbances.
Included Accessories:
The SP170 comes with a basic sustain pedal which connects to the instrument through a 1/4" input plug. The 12V AC adaptor is included in the package, as well as a matching, removable sheet music rest.
Optional accessories may be purchased separately, and include:
Matching keyboard stand; available in black; white; or red – $99 - $150
Sustain pedal with half-pedal effect (model # DS-1H) – $60
Inputs:
○ 2 Headphone jacks, may be used to connect speakers or amp
○ MIDI out only
○ Damper pedal input, 1/4"
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