Korg SV2-88S, SV2-88, SV2-73S, SV2-73 User Manual
MAN0010144
User Manual
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1. Read these instructions.
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5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
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Table of Contents
THE PIANO ......................................................... 1
Introduction ........................................................3
Welcome aboard! .......................................................3
Before starting to play… .................................................3
Main Features ..........................................................5
Real eXperience ........................................................8
Valve Reactor Technology ...............................................9
Controls and connections ............................................10
Front panel ........................................................... 10
Rear panel .............................................................11
Making the connections ................................................ 13
Turning the SV‑2 on .................................................15
Turning the power on and off ........................................... 15
Adjusting the master volume ........................................... 16
Listening to the demos ................................................. 17
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Playing the sounds ..................................................18
What do we mean by ‘sound’? ........................................... 18
Factory and favorite sounds ............................................ 18
Selecting the factory sounds ........................................... 19
Selecting the favorite sounds ...........................................20
The sounds ........................................................... 21
Using the effects ...................................................26
The effects ...........................................................26
Editing the effects .....................................................27
Saving or resetting the changes ......................................32
Recalling the original settings ...........................................32
Switching to a different sound or effect while editing ......................32
Saving the changes to a sound ..........................................32
Advanced settings ................................................. 34
The advanced settings buttons ..........................................34
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Adjusting the master tune ..............................................34
Transposing ..........................................................35
Choosing a tuning curve ................................................36
Adjusting the program levels ...........................................37
Changing the split point ................................................37
Changing the touch sensitivity ..........................................38
Choosing a MIDI channel ...............................................39
The Local Off .........................................................40
Don’t panic! ...........................................................40
Calibrating the pedals .................................................. 41
Locking the control panel ..............................................42
Factory restore of all settings ...........................................42
Checking the operating system version ..................................43
THE EDITOR ...................................................... 45
Welcome to the Editor! ............................................. 46
What you can do with the Editor .........................................46
Installing the software ..............................................47
The software that comes with your SV-2 .................................47
System Requirements ..................................................47
Installing the KORG USB-MIDI Driver .....................................47
Installing the SV-2 Editor ...............................................48
Running SV‑2 Editor ................................................53
Connecting your SV-2 via USB ..........................................53
Turning your SV-2 on ..................................................53
Launching SV-2 Editor .................................................53
Getting to know the SV‑2 Editor ......................................55
Main screen ...........................................................55
Menus ................................................................55
Sound name ..........................................................56
Compare button .......................................................56
Pages ................................................................56
Side drawer ...........................................................57
Knobs ................................................................58
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Editing workflow ....................................................59
Side drawer ....................................................... 60
Sounds, Favorite and Tuning Curve lists ..................................60
List commands ........................................................62
Sound page ....................................................... 64
The Basic section ......................................................66
EQ section ............................................................69
Pedals section ........................................................69
Touch control section ..................................................70
Tuning Curve section .................................................. 71
FX page ...........................................................73
The effect chain .......................................................74
Equalizer section ......................................................75
Pre FX section ........................................................76
Amplifier section ...................................................... 81
Cabinet section .......................................................86
Modulation Effects section ............................................. 91
Ambient Effects section ................................................95
Total FX section ......................................................100
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Global page .......................................................102
Master Tune and Transpose ............................................103
MIDI ................................................................104
Pedal calibration .....................................................106
Factory Restore ......................................................108
Info .................................................................108
Backup page ......................................................109
The Backup tools ......................................................110
Creating and editing a backup set .......................................112
Copying data from a backup set to the internal memory ...................113
Mixing data from two or more backup sets ...............................113
Changing the order of the favorite sounds ................................114
Menu ............................................................. 115
File menu .............................................................115
Edit menu ............................................................116
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Option menu ..........................................................118
About menu ..........................................................119
Keyboard shortcuts ...................................................120
APPENDIX ........................................................ 121
Programs .........................................................122
Saved settings ....................................................125
Troubleshooting ...................................................126
Specifications .....................................................127
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THE PIANO
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Precautions
Automatic power‑off
To avoid wasting power, and to extend the life of
the valve, SV-2 will by default automatically enter standby mode after two hours of non-active
use (playing, pressing buttons or moving knobs).
Please save any edited data before taking a prolonged pause.
Replacing the valve
Valves, like light bulbs, have a indeterminate
lifespan. When the valve fails, please contact
an Authorized KORG Service Center to replace it. DO NOT TRY TO REPLACE THE VALVE
YOURSELF, as you risk seriously damaging the
instrument and risk receiving an electric shock.
In addition, this action will void the warranty.
Data handling
Data in memory may sometimes be lost due to
improper use. Be sure to save important data
to the supplied Editor/Librarian software. KORG
will not be responsible for damages caused by
data loss.
Cleaning
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a
clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such
as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds
or flammable polishes.
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Disclaimer
The information contained in this manual have
been carefully revised and checked through.
Due to our constant efforts to improve our products, the specifications might differ to those
in the manual. KORG is not responsible for any
differences found between the specifications
and the contents of the instruction manual – all
specifications being subject to change without
prior notice.
Liability
KORG products are manufactured under strict
specifications and voltages required by each
country. These products are warranted by the
KORG distributor only in each country. Any
KORG product not sold with a warranty card or
carrying a serial number disqualifies the product sold from the manufacturer’s/distributor’s
warranty and liability. This requirement is for
your own protection and safety.
Service and user’s assistance
For service, please contact your nearest
Authorized KORG Service Center. For more information on KORG products, and to find software and accessories for your keyboard, please
contact your local Authorized KORG distributor.
For up-to-date information, please point your
web browser to our web site.
Keep your keyboard up‑to‑date
Your instrument can be constantly updated as
new versions of the operating system are released by KORG. You can download the operating system from our web site. Please, read the
instructions supplied with the operating system.
Introduction |3
Introduction
Welcome aboard!
Many thanks, and congratulation on purchasing the KORG SV-2 Stage
Vintage Piano. We’re sure it’ll give you countless hours of great vintage piano and keyboard tones that will feel as good as they sound!
To maximize your chances of enjoying a long and happy relationship with
your SV-2, please read this manual at least once, and (as they say), “use the
product as directed”. Keep the manual for future reference after you’ve read
it; you’ll want to re-read it later at some point to pick up cool tips you may
have missed the first time around.
This guide refers to both the 88- and 73-keys versions of the SV-2, and to the
versions with and without integrated speakers. There is no other difference
between the four instruments, apart for the keybed length, the speakers
(and the weight!).
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Before starting to play…
What’s in the box
After you buy your SV-2, please check all the following items are included in
the package. If some of them are missing, immediately contact your KORG
dealer.
▪ SV-2 Stage Vintage Piano
▪ Quick Guide
▪ Music stand
▪ KORG DS-2H damper pedal (supporting half-pedalling)
▪ Standard IEC AC power cable
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What you can download
Point your web browser to our web site (www.korg.com), to download the
SV-2 Editor software, a MIDI driver, up-to-date software, various support materials.
What you can add
After having purchased SV-2, you might want to add these other fine options:
▪ The elegant KORG ST-SV1 keyboard stand, recommended for safety and
comfort, perfectly matching your piano design.
▪ One of the sturdy pedals and footswitches from the KORG catalogue, like the
DS-1H damper, the PS-1 and PS-3 footswitches, the EXP-2 foot controller, the
XVP-10 or XVP-20 volume/expression pedals.
▪ Our practical and robust CB-SV carrying bag.
Contacts
Your KORG dealers not only deliver this instrument, but also carry hardware
and software accessories, as well as useful information on how to use these
products. Ask them for any help you should eventually need.
Our international web site is www.korg.com. A list of all KORG Distributors
can be found in our dedicated web page (www.korg.com/us/corporate/dis-
tributors/).
Main Features
Introduction |5
Wide range of vintage sounds
▪ SV-2 is a grand piano and vintage keyboard instrument, mixed with a vin‑
tage instrument amplifier, stompbox and studio effects simulator. It is a
toolbox full of classical and vintage keyboard sounds, a full database of attic
keyboard instruments for the performing musician.
▪ SV-2 has a wide range of sounds, including four concert grand pianos, vin-
tage electric pianos, synthesizers, upright pianos, as well as historic keyboard instruments like the harpsichord and the pipe organ. Sounds can be
modified to your taste and saved into the sixty-four “Favorite” memories.
Ease of use, pleasure to play
▪ Selecting sounds is as easy as using a knob to select the base sound, and
one for a variation of the base sound. And editing sounds (in realtime!) is just
a matter of turning a couple of knobs.
▪ The high-quality, realistic KORG RH3 keyboard (made in Japan) features four
zones with different weights. This gives you the same realism and feeling as
a grand piano keyboard. You can choose from eight different touch curves
to adjust how the sound will respond to your keyboard playing dynamics.
▪ Up to three layered timbres per sound, or a split letting you play up to two
timbres with your right hand and one with the left, lets you play like the perfect one man band.
▪ When the amplifier simulator is not involved, there is smooth transitioning
from a sound to another.
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▪ Eight alternative tuning curves allow for precise tuning of vintage instru-
ments and grand piano alike.
▪ The transpose function lets you change the pitch of the instrument, and the
master tune function allows you to make fine tune adjustments.
The same pedals of a grand piano, and more
▪ The damper pedal simulates the natural string resonance and noises found
in the pedal of an acoustic piano; it also lets you vary the amount of the effect by how far you press down on it (“half‑pedal” function).
▪ The SV-2 provides connections for the same three pedals as a grand piano.
Also, you can use the pedals to control volume, rotary slow/fast change, or
the wah effect. Pedals are automatically assigned to controlling the right
effect without any additional programming.
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High‑quality vintage effects
▪ The SV-2 features Valve Reactor technology that uses an actual valve to
create the sound of an authentic tube power amp, delivering the response
and tone of classic amps.
▪ The SV-2 uses sophisticated modeling technology to create classic amp, cab-
inet, and effect sounds. You can experiment by mixing them, and create an
amazing range of sounds, many of which have never been heard before.
▪ Since high‑quality effects are built in, the SV-2 is all you need to create a
completely finished sound. You can choose one type for each pedal, amp
model, modulation and reverb/echo/delay effect, and use these sections simultaneously.
▪ The SV-2 provides control switches that let you do things like set the delay
time via TAP TEMPO, switch effects on/off, or switch the speed of a rotary
speaker… again, must-have features for live performance.
Easy connection
▪ Featuring an USB digital interface and MIDI IN and OUT connectors, the SV-2
offers you plenty of potential and numerous options to expand your system.
The USB port also carries MIDI data, so that you can connect the SV-2 directly to your personal computer with a single cable and without the need of a
dedicated MIDI interface. A dedicated KORG USB MIDI Driver (for Windows;
Mac directly supported) is freely available for full use of the SV-2’s MIDI features, and can be downloaded from our web site.
▪ The Local Off button immediately configures your
board for working with a sequencer, a DAW or a notation software.
SV-2 as a master key-
Enhanced editing
▪ While integrated editing is kept to a minimum for maximum ease of use, so-
phisticated editing is available by using the SV‑2 Editor (that can be downloaded from our web site).
▪ Thanks to SV-2 Editor, you can access to lot of additional timbres that could
not fit the control panel. Make your own sounds with your preferred programs!
▪ SV-2 Editor gives you access to a plethora of parameters that are not avail-
able on the control panel. You can layer different timbres, set the split, calibrate the pedals and program other global parameters in the easiest way.
▪ By using this software, you can create multiple collections of sounds to be
loaded before different shows. And you can also create huge libraries of
favorite sounds, that can be exchanged with other users.
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Listen the natural way
▪ The amplification system integrated in the “S” models has been jointly de-
veloped by KORG and K-array, a renowned manufacturer of unique audio
solutions.
▪ The sound of the super high-fidelity integrated speakers is clear and detailed
even at the lowest volume level, for the pleasure of the late-night rehearsing
musician. On the opposite side of the dynamic range, the passive radiator
can deliver the most powerful sound.
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Real eXperience
Are You eXperienced?
The SV-2 sounds feature KORG’s Real eXperience technology, giving unprecedented realism and detail to sounds. While existing sampling techniques
have resembled an audio snapshot, our technology is more of a hologram,
accurately reproducing every dimensional detail of the sound. Grand piano,
electric piano and clavi’s are all sampled with the hammer and natural release sound, to preserve the natural imaging of the sound. Different dynamic
levels are captured to extend the instrument’s expressive vocabulary.
Take for example the grand piano. The SV-2 uses the sound of the key being
released and the hammer returning, as well as the damper resonance of the
strings to create all of the subtle shadings that create a superior instrument
sound. This attention to detail defines the sound of the new SV-2, providing
an instrument that can interpret every nuance of touch into a meaningful
musical gesture.
This technique applies to all other sounds as well. For example, electric pianos, clavi’s and organs are reproduced in complete realism, and do not
sound synthetic and deprived of any life-like quality. These sounds react under your fingers exactly as the real instrument, and results in a more impressive performance when playing on stage.
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Valve Reactor Technology
The Power (amp) and the Glory!
The Valve Reactor circuitry in the SV-2 has been tuned-up especially for
live performance. Since conventional modeling effects for line recording
are not used directly with a speaker, they do not include a power amp
circuit, output transformer, or speaker. In other words, they only have a
preamp circuit.
A real valve amp sound, however, is produced not just by the preamp,
but also by the tone and distortion of the power amp, and by the constant changes in impedance that are created by the power amp driving
the speakers. The SV-2 contains an actual low-wattage valve power amp
circuit, a virtual output transformer that uses solid-state components to
simulate an output transformer, and a dummy speaker circuit that simulates the varying impedance of a real speaker. This means that although
it’s low-power, the SV-2 has the same circuit structure of an actual allvalve amp.
This is great when playing live, because the sound arriving to the main
mixer is the same of a real analogue amp captured by high-quality mics.
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Controls and connections
Front panel
The front panel is where you access your SV-2 controls.
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1 Control panel
This strip contains the buttons, knobs and the other controls of the piano.
The functions are explained in detail later in this manual.
2 Speakers (only SV2-73S and SV2-88S)
In the models with integrated speakers, this is where the sound comes from.
3 HEADPHONES jack (stereo)
Connect a pair of headphones to this connector ( ). You can use headphones with an impedance of 16-200 Ohms (50 Ohms suggested). When
connecting the headphones, the integrated speakers are automatically deactivated.
Adjust the output level with the MASTER VOLUME knob.
HI N T: Use a headphone splitter to connect more than one pair of headphones.
Rear panel
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The back panel is where you can find most of the connections.
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1 AC IN POWER connector
Connect the included IEC power cable here.
2 MUSIC STAND holes
A music stand comes standard with your SV-2. Insert its legs into these two
dedicated holes.
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3 USB DEVICE connector
Use this connector to connect a computer for sequencing (this doubles the
MIDI ports), or for using the SV-2 Editor software for fine editing. Before
using this connector, please install on your Windows PC the KORG USB-MIDI
Driver (the relevant instructions are provided together with the MIDI Driver,
that can be downloaded from our web site).
4 SPEAKERS ON/OFF switch (only models with integrated speakers)
Use this switch to turn the integrated speakers on or off.
5 PEDAL jacks (DAMPER, 1, 2)
Connect the supplied KORG DS-2H pedal, or the optional DS-1H, to the
DAMPER jack. This jack always operates as a damper pedal.
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Connect a footswitch (like the optional KORG PS-1 or PS-3) to the PEDAL 1
jack. The footswitch can operate as a sostenuto pedal, or as a rotary slow/
fast switch (when the rotary effect is selected).
Connect a footswitch (like the optional KORG PS-1 or PS-3) or a volume/
expression pedal (like the optional KORG XVP-10, XVP-20, or EXP-2) to the
PEDAL 2 jack. The footswitch operates as a soft pedal. The volume/expression pedal operates as a volume control (this is the default setting) or as a
wah filter control (when the wah effect is selected). To control the wah effect
turn the Auto/Pedal LED on in the PRE FX section (Pedal mode).
While the KORG DS-2H pedal comes already calibrated, the volume/expression pedal usually requires calibration to make use of the full range of values.
Calibration can also be used to choose a footswitch polarity. To calibrate the
pedals (and set their polarity), see “Calibrating the pedals” on page 41.
6 MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
By using MIDI you can control the SV-2 from a sequencer, or control an external MIDI device from the SV-2. When using the SV-2 to control an external
MIDI device, or to record into a sequencer, press the LOCAL OFF button to
turn its LED on; this disconnects the keyboard from the internal sounds (but
not from MIDI).
MIDI OUT transmits MIDI data. Use it when you want to control a connected
external MIDI device or computer. Use a standard MIDI cable to connect it to
the MIDI IN connector of the other device.
MIDI IN receives MIDI data. Use it when you want to control the SV-2 from a
connected external MIDI device or computer. Use a standard MIDI cable to
connect it to the MIDI OUT connector of the other device.
7 INPUT jacks (L/MONO, R/MONO)
Connect a line-level source, like a keyboard/synthesizer, a CD or audio player, to these jacks. For mono connections, use either of them.
8 OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R/MONO)
These are analog output jacks, available either in 1/4” unbalanced jacks, or
XLR balanced jacks. Either use the unbalanced 1/4” jacks for shorter run, or
the XLR balanced jacks for longer runs, like when playing on stage. In any
case, they are perfect replica the one of the other.
If you need mono output, connect either of the MONO 1/4” jacks. XLR jacks
cannot be used for mono output.
HI N T: XLR balanced outputs are recommended whenever possible.
WARNING: If you connect the XLR jacks to a mixer or similar device, be sure to turn
off the phantom power of that device. The SV-2 might be damaged if you fail to do so.
Making the connections
Controls and connections |13
In this section you will learn how to connect your SV-2 to an audio amplification system, to the pedals and to MIDI devices.
1 Turn both your SV-2 and all connected devices off.
NOTE: You must turn off the power of all your equipment before you make connec-
tions. If you ignore this warning, you may damage your speaker system!
2 If you’re connecting the SV-2 to a mixer or speaker system, connect the
OUTPUT jack(s) to the line input jack(s) of your mixer/recorder or speaker
system.
If you’re making connections in mono, use any of the MONO OUTPUT jacks.
However, to take the fullest advantage of the SV-2’s sound, we strongly recommend that you use stereo connections.
3 If you’re listening through headphones, connect your headphones to the
HEADPHONES ( ) jack.
The integrated speakers will automatically turn off. Signal from the OUTPUT
jack(s) will still be heard even if headphones are plugged in. If you only want
to hear signal from headphones you should turn off or lower down any equipment the SV-2 is connected to.
4 Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob on the front panel of the SV-2 all the way
to the left, setting the volume to ‘0’.
5 Plug the supplied IEC AC power cable into the SV-2’s rear panel AC power
inlet, and plug the other end into an AC wall socket.
6 Connect the pedals to the relevant PEDAL connectors on the rear panel.
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7 Connect the MIDI or USB cable to your SV-2 and to the other device.
8 Plug any external CD/audio player or synthesizer into the rear panel INPUT
jacks.
9 Turn on the POWER switch to power up the SV-2.
10 Turn on the power switch of your mixer or speaker system.
11 To adjust the volume, turn up the volume controls on your mixer or speakers,
and use the SV-2’s front panel MASTER VOLUME knob to adjust the volume
to a desired level.
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AC IN
Mixer, recorder, etc.
Audio
interface
Powered monitors
Headphones
INPUT/LINE IN INPUT/LINE IN
PHONES
Audio system
VOX
Amplifier
Footswitch 1
(Soft pedal)
(Sostenuto
Footswitch 2
pedal)
pedal
Volume/
OUTPUT INPUT AUX/LINE IN INPUT/LINE IN
Expression
CD/audio player, etc.
OUTPUT
MIDI
IN OUT
(only SV2-73S
and SV2-88S)
USB cable
(supplied)
Damper pedal
USB
Synthesizer, etc.
Computer
Power
Turning the SV-2 on |15
Turning the SV-2 on
Turning the power on and off
1 Connect the included IEC power cable to the POWER connector on the back
of the instrument.
2 Connect the power plug to an AC power outlet.
3 Press and release the POWER switch in the control panel to turn the instru-
ment on. The valve will light up and start warming up. After a few seconds,
the instrument will turn on.
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The SV-2 contains a 12AX7 (ECC83) valve (“vacuum tube”).
WARNING: The valve cover or the valve may break if either is subjected to impact. If
the valve cover breaks, please have it replaced. Failure to replace a damaged valve
cover may lead to the valve itself becoming damaged.
NOTE: When you turn on your KORG SV-2, you may notice a brief flash in the tube.
This is a characteristic of certain tubes we use and if it occurs, it only happens when
your SV-2 is turned on and the tube is not yet warm. This does not affect the performance of either the tube or the SV-2.
4 To turn the instrument off, keep the POWER switch pressed for about one
second.
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Automatic power off
With the factory settings, this instrument will automatically power off after two hours of inactivity to save power. To avoid power-off and reset the
countdown, play the keyboard or use any button or knob on the control panel
(apart for the MASTER VOLUME knob; pedals and MIDI message will not
reset the countdown as well).
To avoid losing your changes, please save any edited data before taking a
prolonged pause.
If desired, you can turn this function off (or on again), by following these
instructions:
1 Press the FUNCTION button. Its LED, and one of the LEDs around the SPEED
knob (in the PRE FX section) will start blinking.
2 Use the SPEED knob to enable/disable the Auto Power-Off.
SPEED knob value Auto Power-Off status
0 Disabled
10 Enabled
3 Press the FUNCTION button again to save your choice and return to the
normal operations.
Adjusting the master volume
You can set the overall volume of the SV-2.
▪ Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob clockwise to increase the volume, count-
er-clockwise to decrease it.
This knob controls the overall volume of the instrument, both of the integrated speakers, the LEFT and RIGHT outputs, and the HEADOPHONES jack.
WARNING: Always keep the volume at a comfortable level. Excessive volume may
cause permanent hearing damage.
Listening to the demos
Turning the SV-2 on |17
Listen to the built-in demo songs to appreciate the power of the SV-2. There
are several demo songs to choose from.
1 Press the TRANSPOSE and LOCAL OFF buttons together. Their LEDs will
start blinking.
2 At this point, if you wait a few seconds all the demo songs will be played back.
3 Otherwise, you can select one of the available demo songs. There is one
demo for each of the factory sounds.
▪ Use the TYPE and VARIATIO N knobs in the SOUND section to select a demo
song.
▪ You can press the VARIATION knob, to make its LED turn green, and listen to
a second bank of demo songs. Press the VARIATI O N knob again to turn its
LED orange again, and return to the first bank.
You can select any demo even after the automatic playback has started.
4 Adjust the listening volume with the MASTER VOLUME knob.
5 Stop the demo by pressing the TRANSPOSE and LOCAL OFF buttons again.
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Main, Layers 1, 2
Playing the sounds
What do we mean by ‘sound’?
In SV-2, a sound is a ‘timbre’ or a set of timbres that can be heard when you
play the keyboard. Each sound can be made of up to three ‘programs’, each
one with a different timbre or a set of accessory ‘noises’, like the mechanics
of the keyboard, hammer-slap, etc. One or two layers can be added to the
main program, and be heard as a second or third timbre mixing with the
main timbre. Take for example the case of the universally known “piano plus
strings” sound: there are a program of piano, one of piano noises, one of
strings.
Main, Layers 1, 2
There are sounds where the keyboard is split in two halves, with one or two
programs on the right half. The third program is moved to the left half, and
can be used to play an accompaniment (an upright bass, a synth pad, or the
like).
Split
Main, Layer (1)
Factory and favorite sounds
SV-2 has 72 factory sounds, and every one of these sounds can be “cus-
tom tweaked” using just the knobs on the front panel. You can then save
the changes into the 64 FAVORITES locations of favorite sounds. (More de-
tailed editing can be performed using the SV-2 Editor software).
Please note that, in general, going from one sound to another happens with
a smooth transition, so that you can keep the notes pressed and hear the
new sound only at the next note change. However, if one of the sounds has
the amplification section turned on and makes use of the valve, this is not
possible.
Selecting the factory sounds
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How to select a sound
The SOUND section is where you can select the factory sounds.
1 Use the TYPE knob of the SOUND section to select a base type of sound
(one of six).
2 Use the VAR I AT I ON knob of the SOUND section to select one of the varia-
tions of the base sound (one of six). Notice that the LED next to the knobs
lights up to show the selected sound and variation.
3 Press the VARIATIO N knob to select the second bank of variations (the LED
color will change to green). Use the same VARIATIO N knob to select one of
the variations in the second bank (one of six).
4 When you want to return to the first bank of variations, press the VA R I AT I ON
knob again (the LED color will return orange again).
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Selecting the favorite sounds
How to select a favorite sound
The FAVORITES section is where you can select the favorite sounds, con-
taining your own custom sounds.
1 To select a favorite sound in the current bank, press the corresponding
FAVORITES (1‑8) button.
If you want to see which bank is selected, press the TYPE knob and see
which FAVORITES (A‑H) button is blinking. Press it again to exit from the
bank select mode (or wait until it turn off).
2 To select a favorite in a different bank, press the TYPE knob. The current-
ly selected bank is shown by the FAVORITES (A‑H) button that is blinking.
Press the FAVORITES (A‑H) button corresponding to the bank to be select-
ed. Then press the FAVORITES (1‑8) button corresponding to the favorite to
be selected.
How to return to the latest selected factory sound
After having selected a favorite sound, you can select a factory sound again,
by using the procedure seen above.
However, you can immediately jump to the latest selected factory sound.
Press the VARIATI O N knob in the SOUND section to select it.
The sounds
Playing the sounds |21
The following table contains the names and a brief description of each of the
included sounds.
When the name of the sound is a straight one (like “MK I Suitcase”) it is a
simple sound extended to the full keyboard. When it has an ‘&’ in the middle
(like “FM Piano & Pad”), it is made of a main program an one or two layers.
When it has a ‘/’ in the middle (like “Pad/Mini Lead”), the keyboard is splitted
between different programs.
Factory sounds
You can select a factory sound from an external MIDI device by sending to
SV-2 a Control Change #00 message with a value of 0, a Control Change #32
message with a value of 0, then a Program Change (PC) message to select
the sound.
Sound Var PC Notes
EP 1 (Vintage)
MK I Suitcase A1 0 Two versions of the iconic MK I, a must-have for any
MK I Stage B1 6
MK II Suitcase A2 1 Two flavors of the magnificent MK II, in the portable
MK II Stage B2 7
MK V Stage A3 2 The MK V Stage (the only one that went in produc-
MK V Bright B3 8
Dyno EP A4 3 The typical Dyno Piano sound, perfect for ballads in
Dyno EP Bright B4 9
Wurly A5 4 The standard punchy sound of Wurly metal reeds. The
Wurly Classic B5 10
Wurly Dark A6 5 A darker and a brighter version of the Wurly.
Wurly Bright B6 11
EP 2 (Various)
FM Piano 1 A1 12 The FM electric piano sound that made the ’80s. As
FM Piano 3 B1 18
FM Piano 2 A2 13
FM Piano & Pad B2 19 The FM piano + layered pad is another staple of the
keyboard player.
and the heavier versions.
tion), well known for its bell-like sound.
the soft version, ready for a solo in the bright one.
pop sound of the ’60s and the ’70s.
heard in countless records at the beginning of the
digital music age.
era.
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Sound Var PC Notes
Pianet T A3 14 The Pianet, the German electro-mechanical vintage
Pianet N B3 20
Hybrid Piano A4 15 Hybrid combinations of pianos, to explore new piano
Hybrid Tine B4 21
Wurly & Strings A5 16 Different combinations of electric pianos and strings.
FM & Strings B5 22
MK II & Pad A6 17 Different combinations of electric pianos and pads.
FM & Pad B6 23
Piano 1 (Acoustic)
German Grand A1 24 The king of the acoustic pianos — the German grand so
German Classic B1 30
Italian Grand A2 25 The Italian grand piano, a finest choice for the classi-
Italian Bright B2 31
Japanese Grand A3 26 Another must-have — a Japanese grand, preferred by
Japanese Bright B3 32
Austrian Grand A4 27 The Austrian emperor’s grand — a milestone for classi-
Austrian Classic B4 33
Japanese Upright A5 28 A big Japanese upright piano, with a very resonant
Upright Bright B5 34 An intimate, yet bright piano sound, frequently used
German Upright A6 29 This is the distinctive, mellower sound of a German
Rock Piano B6 35 An aggressive upright for rock and rockabilly tunes.
Piano 2 (Various)
Electric Grand A1 36 Electro-acoustic piano produced in the ’70s, with a
German Mono B1 42 A mono version of the German grand.
KORG M1 Piano A2 37 The KORG piano heritage. From the popular M1 synth
KORG SG-1D B2 43
Digital Piano A3 38 An innovative, accurate and expressive piano sound,
Electra Piano B3 44 A popular electronic piano from the ’70s, used by
keys. The euro version of the electric piano.
soundscapes.
Choose between reeds and FM.
Again, choose between tines and FM.
universally beloved by classical, jazz and pop pianists.
cal and jazz repertoire.
many classical, jazz and pop artists.
cal programs, and the preferred by some jazz artists.
sound.
by popular pop bands.
upright piano.
unique mellow sound very popular within gigging musicians.
workstation that made an era, and from our pioneeristic SG-1D digital piano.
created in the late ’80s with a popular digital keyboard/synthesizer.
many famous classic rock and prog-rock musicians.
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