The Korg C-520 is the digital piano combining advances in sound, as well as touch and design, forming a feast for all the senses.

The Piano eXperience

While existing piano sampling techniques have resembled an audio snapshot, our new "Piano eXperience" technology is more of a hologram, accurately reproducing every dimensional detail of the sound. All piano sampling for the C-520 is done in stereo to preserve the natural imaging of the sound. In addition, different dynamic levels are captured by the Korg C-520 to extend the instrument's expressive vocabulary.

Going even further, the C-520 digital piano uses the sound of the key being released and the hammer returning, as well as the sympathetic damper resonance of the strings, to mimic all of the subtle shadings that create a superior instrument sound. This attention to detail defines the sound of the C-520 concert piano, providing an instrument that can interpret every nuance of touch into a meaningful musical gesture.

Piano is just the beginning

While great care has gone into creating such a satisfying piano experience, piano is just the beginning. Harpsichord and clavinets, organs, electric pianos and dozens of other sounds are also available. Forty sounds are arranged into four banks of ten for easy access on the C-520.

Two sounds can be used together for a layered performance and the C-520 digital piano has a split function for playing sounds in separate areas of the keyboard. To enhance the sound even further, you can add adjustable levels of reverb and chorus. In addition, the C-520 has a per-sound "Insert Effect," including Rotary Speaker, Tremolo, Delay, Phaser, and Equalizer, which can greatly add to the character of each sound, even when layering and splitting. The Performance function allows you to easily save and recall up to 30 of these sound combinations, including levels, effects, split points, and more.

Responsive piano action

The C-520 digital piano features Korg's newest ultra-responsive RH3 graded hammer action; weighted and balanced like a true grand piano, where the keys are progressively lighter toward the upper end of the keyboard. In addition, the response of the keyboard can be adjusted to suit the player's taste thanks to eight velocity curves, plus a "fixed" level setting for authentic harpsichord and organ performances. The C-520 has three pedals - including half-pedaling response for the damper and soft pedals - for an even more authentic performance. A convenient folding music rest is also provided.

Easy on the eyes and ears

A pleasure to play, a pleasure to hear, the C-520 reflects improvements in cabinetry and design that make it a pleasure to look at as well. The C-520 features a sliding cover to protect the keyboard when not in use with cabinetry characterized by graceful curves and accents, adding a refined look. The dark rosewood finish is designed to blend with any d cor. The front panel controls are understated and uncluttered, and LED indicators provide visual feedback of the current settings.

Concealed in this artistic presentation is a powerful internal sound system. The C-520 digital piano is housed in an internal bass reflex chamber for additional "punch" with a pair of tweeters for increased clarity, all powered by 35-Watt amplifiers.

Essential extras

The C-520 piano can be transposed into any musical key and 10 temperaments are provided. The metronome is adjustable and provides a reliable aid for rhythmic practicing: you can select a traditional click or even a drum pattern to play with. MIDI In and Out ports are available for interfacing with a computer or other MIDI-equipped musical products. Audio outputs allow the pianos to be connected to a sound system or recording device - perfect for schools and worship services. Two headphone outputs are provided for silent practice or teacher-student privacy.

A two-part recorder lets the musician accompany himself, or record a complete piano performance. Using the demo songs, the Piano Lesson feature allows you to isolate either hand, so that each part can be learned independently. The C-520 is also equipped with audio inputs - so you can play along with CDs or add a MIDI sound module - and a USB computer interface both for MIDI connection and data exchange. To keep track of all these features, the C-520 features a 16-character backlit LCD display.

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