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SP-280
DIGITAL PIANO
Beautiful piano sound, with a stylish design that matches your decor
Piano players of all levels appreciate playing an instrument that faithfully reproduces the sound and feel of Concert grand piano. Korg’s SP-280 offers that experience in a beautifully-designed digital piano that’s ideal for your home or as a partner on stage.
Product Highlights:
- Rich, dynamic acoustic piano sounds that are enjoyable to play
- Authentic vintage electric piano sounds, perfect for live performance
- High-output amp section produces plenty of volume
- Stylish design
- Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) keyboard faithfully reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano
- Lightweight design makes transportation easy
- Newly designed stand is light and easy to attach
- Stereo audio input is provided, for playing along with external audio sources
The SP-280 provides a playing feel that's incredibly close to that of an acoustic piano by switching between four piano samples according to the dynamics of your performance. From delicate pianissimo to dynamic fortissimo, the sound will respond realistically to how you play. In particular, the "Grand Piano" sound reproduces the damper resonance that is heard when you press the damper pedal of an acoustic piano, heightening your experience of the overall piano sound and making it even more enjoyable to play.
Authentic vintage electric piano sounds, perfect for live performance
Special attention has been paid to the high-quality electric piano sounds, which are period-accurate and highly satisfying. The standard electric piano sounds reproduce not only the way in which the tone responds to your touch, but also the subtle noises that occur when you release a key. Six varieties are provided, covering the sounds widely used in the pop music of the '60s and '70s, as well as the tones valued in soul music.
30 high-quality sounds
Including the acoustic and electric piano sounds, the SP-280 contains 30 richly expressive and high-quality sounds, including organs, clavs, harpsichord, strings, and more. There's also a Layer Mode that lets you play two sounds together, and a Partner Mode that divides the keyboard into left and right regions so that two people can play the same range of pitches. Two headphone jacks make it convenient for two people to enjoy playing the SP-280 together.
Three effects
There are three effects: brilliance adjusts the brightness of the tone, reverb simulates the natural ambience (reverberation) of a concert hall, and chorus adds spaciousness.
The SP-280 features two onboard amplifiers that deliver 2 x 22 Watts of output power; the highest in its class. Delivering ample richness, deep lows and sparkling highs, the SP-280's amplifiers make the expressive piano tones sound even better. Since the speakers are capable of producing high volume, they can provide plenty of power for a small live event without requiring a PA system to be connected.
Stylish design
In the spirit of Korg's SP-250 digital piano, which was highly acclaimed for its distinctive design, the SP-280 achieves an even more stylish appearance. Its modern, curvilinear aesthetic will match any decor, and attention has also been paid to the design of the instrument’s back side, so that it will also look good on stage. This design eliminates the fixed idea that a piano should be played with its back to the wall, giving you the freedom to place your instrument wherever you like. You also have a choice of color–black or white–to best suit the atmosphere of your room.
The Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) keyboard provides the same playing feel as on an acoustic piano, with heavier action in the lower register and a lighter response as you play upward into the higher register, and allowing the nuances of your playing to be faithfully expressed by the sound. The Key Touch Control function gives you three levels of adjustment to specify how your playing dynamics will affect the output, letting you enjoy performing in a way that suits your own playing touch.
Lightweight design makes transportation easy
Because the SP-280 is designed to be placed anywhere you like, it was built with portability in mind. Including the stand, it weighs less than 42 lbs (a reduction of approximately 30% compared to the SP-250 that preceded it).
Newly designed stand is light and easy to attach
A sturdy metal stand is included. Setup is easy, and leaves the floor uncluttered.
You can connect a portable audio player or similar device to the LINE IN jack (stereo mini-jack) and listen to it through the SP-280's speakers while you play along, offering a convenient and simple setup for live performance. You can also use the LINE OUT jacks (phone jacks) to connect amplified speakers or a recording device.
Metronome
The built-in metronome lets you adjust the time signature, tempo, and volume. It also lets you use a bell sound as the accent.
Touch Control function
Choose one of three settings that specify how the sound will respond to your playing dynamics.
Pedal effects
The included damper pedal will function as a half-damper pedal, allowing you to vary the damper effect by how far you press the pedal. If an optional pedal unit (PU-2) is connected, you'll also be able to use soft and sostenuto pedals in addition to the damper pedal. This gives you three pedals just as on an acoustic piano, and is recommended for the serious piano student or performer.
MIDI capability
The SP-280 supports MIDI, the unified standard for transferring performance data between electronic musical instruments and computers. MIDI allows connected devices to control each other, and lets you use the SP-280 as a 16-part multi-timbral sound module.
Specifications
Keyboard:
88 notes (A0–C8), Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH)
Touch selection:
Pitch:
Temperament:
Sound generation:
Maximum polyphony:
Sounds:
30 Total (10 x 3 Banks);
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 (3 levels each)
Demo Songs:
30 (Sound Demo song x 10, Piano Demo Song x 20)
Metronome:
Tempo, Time signature, Accent, Sound and Volume controls
Connections:
Line Out (L.MONO/ R), Line In, MIDI (In, Out), Headphones x 2, Pedal, Pedal unit
Amplification:
Speakers:
Pedals:
Damper*
*Half-pedaling supported
Or optional Pedal unit (Sold 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 (included)
Power Consumption:
Dimensions (W x D x H):
1,361 × 406 × 785 mm / 53.58" × 15.98" × 30.91"(including Stand, excluding Music stand)
Weight:
19 kg / 41.89 lbs (including Stand, excluding Music stand)
Accessories:
AC adapter, Music Stand, Stand, and Damper pedal
Options:
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.
News
WINTER NAMM, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January
24th, 2013 - Korg announces the newest model in its series of Digital
Pianos, the SP-280. It faithfully
recreates the experience of playing a genuine Concert Grand in a beautifully
designed digital piano that's ideal for use at home or on stage. With 30 sounds
in total, plus customizable ambience effects, the SP-280 is versatile enough for
a wide variety of applications. The optional pedal unit (PU-2) provides soft and
sostenuto pedals in addition to the included damper pedal, completing the true
piano playing experience. The SP-280 contains a high-output amplification and
speaker system, but can also be connected to any amplification system via its
dual 1/4" outputs.
The SP-280 provides a playing feel that's extremely
close to that of an acoustic piano by switching between four piano samples
according to the dynamics of the player's performance. From delicate pianissimo
to dynamic fortissimo, the sound will respond realistically to the player. In
particular, the "Grand Piano" sound reproduces the damper resonance that is
heard when the damper pedal of an acoustic piano is pressed. Special attention
has also been paid to the high-quality, realistic electric piano sounds, which
are period-accurate. These sounds reproduce not only the way in which the tone
responds to the player's touch, but also the subtle noises that occur upon
releasing a key. Six varieties are provided, covering the sounds widely used in
the pop music of the '60s and '70s.
Included are 30 richly-expressive
and high-quality sounds, including acoustic and electric pianos, organs, clavs,
harpsichord, strings, and more. A Layer Mode layers two sounds together, and a
Partner Mode divides the keyboard into left and right regions so that two people
can play the same range of pitches. Two headphone jacks make it convenient for
private lessons, or for two people to enjoy playing at the same time.
The
Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) keyboard provides the same playing feel as
an acoustic piano, with heavier action in the lower register and a lighter
response upward into the higher register. The Key Touch Control function offers
three levels of adjustment to specify how the playing dynamics will affect the
output sound.
The SP-280 features two onboard amplifiers that deliver 2
x 22 Watts of output power--the highest in its class. They deliver a rich sound
with deep lows and sparkling highs, with enough volume for a small live event
without requiring a PA system to be connected.
Available in black or
white, the SP-280's sleek, curved design will match any home décor; a
newly-designed rear panel creates an attractive stage presence as well. And
because the SP-280 is designed to be placed anywhere, it was built with
portability in mind--it weighs less than 42 pounds, including the stand.
The Korg SP-280 Digital Piano will be available April 2013 for a U.S.
Street price of $699. Additional product information is available at Korg.com.
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