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-----Winter NAMM 2015-----Product Debut Korg USA: Booth #6440 Hall A

Korg Unveils Limited Edition SV-1-73 and SV-1-88 Black Reverse Models Stylish and Modern Look Complement Piano’s Unparalleled Musical Qualities

Not to Appear in Print or Online until 10AM (Pacific Time) January 22, 2015

Anaheim, CA– January 22, 2015- - Korg’s acclaimed SV-1-73 and SV-1-88 pianos, which have captivated audiences and musicians since 2009, are now available in sleek limited edition Black Reverse models, including a black RH3 keybed with red accidentals.

The SV-1 features 30 sounds, including the most rewarding compendium of electro-mechanical, transistorized, tape-driven, analog and early digital keyboards ever available in a single instrument. Vintage FX chain and amp modeling enhance the keyboards with the inclusion of six separate stages of signal processing, all bypass-able. With an intuitive and simple interface, both the SV-1-73 and SV-1-88 have Editor/Librarian bonus software that provides excellent graphic-based programming. The software includes access to certain parameters not available on the SV-1 Panel and allows customizable sounds and each of the eight favorites locations to be programmed and saved individually.

SPECIFICATIONS Keyboard : SV-1-73 Black Reverse: 73 keys. SV-1-88 Black Reverse: 88 keys. •1• Velocity sensitive Korg RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) Touch Selection: Eight curves Tuning: Transpose, Fine tuning, Tuning curves Sound Generation: EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) Polyphony: 80 notes (max) Sounds: 36 sounds (6 banks × 6 variations) Bank 1: E. Piano 1 Tine EP/Amp, Tine EP/Phaser, Tremolo EP, Dyno EP, VPM Piano, VPM Tine Bank 2: E.Piano 2 Reed EP 1, Reed EP 2, Electric Grand, SG-1D Piano, 80's Synth Piano,MIDI Grand Bank 3: Clav Clav AC, Clav BC, Clav BD, Clav AD, ElectroPno, ElectraPno Bank 4: Piano Grand Piano1, Grand Piano2, Mono Grand, Upright, Piano/Strings,Piano/Pad Bank 5: Organ Click Tonewheel, Jazz Tonewheel, Full Tonewheel, Console Organ, Italian Combo, VoxCombo Bank 6: Other Full Strings, Tape Strings, 70s Strings, Choir, Synth Brass, Sharp Brass Favorites: 8 favorite switches for quick control panel registration Effects: 4 insert effects + 2 master effects Equalizer: Bass, Mid, Treble Pre FX: Compressor, Boost, U-Vibe, Vibrato, Tremolo, VoxWah Amp Models: Amp1/2/3/4/5/Organ Amp + Cabinet Models, Valve Reactor Technology – 12AX7 (ECC83) valve Modulation FX: Chorus1, Chorus2, Phaser1, Phaser2, Flanger, Rotary Reverb/Delay: Room, Plate, Hall, Spring Tape Echo, Stereo Delay Total FX: Stereo Mastering Limiter, Stereo Limiter Effect Controllers: Equalizer On/Off – 3 encoders: Bass, Mid, Treble Pre FX 2 Switches: On/Off, Auto/Pedal switch for Wah 3 encoders: Type select, Speed, Intensity Amp Models On/Off – 2 Encoders: •2• Type select, Drive Modulation FX 2 Switches: On/Off, Rotary Slow/Fast 3 Encoders: Type select, Speed, Intensity Reverb/Delay 2 Switches: On/Off, Tap Tempo 2 Encoders: Type select, Depth Other Controls: 4 switches Panel Switches: Transpose, Local Off, Touch, Function, Demo = Transpose + Local Off Volume: Master Volume Knob Connections: Audio output, Audio input, Headphones, MIDI, Computer, Damper MIDI: In / Out Headphones: 1 (on the front panel) Audio Outputs: L, R (2 × XLR, Balanced) L/Mono, R (2 × 1/4” Jack, Unbalanced) Inputs: L/Mono, R Computer: USB Type B connector (doubles the MIDI interface), USB 1.1 Supported Damper Pedal: Korg DS-2H, supplied Pedal 1: Footswitch (like Korg PS-1) Pedal 2: Volume/expression (like Korg XVP-10 or EXP-2) or footswitch (like Korg PS-1) Demo: 36 × incorporated demos Power Supply: Internal switching adapter, AC100~240V, 50/60Hz Power Consumption: 15 Watt Dimensions (W x D x H) : SV-1-73 Black Reverse = 45.0 “× 13.66” × 6.1 inches / 1,143 × 347 × 157 mm SV-1 88 Black Reverse = 53.3 × 13.66 × 6.1 inches / 1,356 × 347 × 157 mm •3• excluding music stand Weight: SV-1-73 Black Reverse = 17.5kg/ 38.5 lbs /17.5kg SV-1-88 Black Reverse = 45.3 lbs /20.55 k excluding music stand Accessories: Power cable, User Guide, Accessory Disk, music stand, damper pedal (Korg DS-2H) Bonus Software: SV-1 Editor (Windows / Mac) Options: CB-SV1 Carrying Case, ST-SV1 Keyboard Stand, XVP-10 Volume/Expression Pedal, EXP- 2 Volume/Expression Pedal, PS-1 Footswitch Pedal

SV-1 Editor System Requirements Windows: • Computer A computer that satisfies the operating requirements of Windows 7/Vista/XP, and has a USB port *CPU: Intel Pentium IV / 2 GHz, or more. Pentium D or more than Core Duo is recommended. *RAM: 1GB or larger • Operating system < 32 bit Version > Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or later, Microsoft Windows 7 < 64 bit Version > Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or later, Microsoft Windows 7

Macintosh: • Computer “Intel or Power PC” Apple Macintosh computer that satisfies the operating requirements of Mac OS X and has a USB port *CPU: Apple G4 1.4GHz, or more (Support to Intel Mac). Apple G5 or more than Core Duo is recommended. *RAM: •4• 1GB or larger • Operating system Mac OS X version 10.4.11, 10.5 or later

About KORG US Since 1963, Korg USA has been a sales and marketing leader as the exclusive US distributor of the world’s finest brands of music products, including Korg, VOX, Blackstar, Dean Markley, Ashdown, Lâg and HK Audio. The company strives to bring the most innovative products and technologies to the US market, from electronic instruments, DJ and production tools, MIDI controllers, drums and percussion, keyboard synthesizers, recording and sound equipment, tuners, metronomes, foot pedals, cases and related accessories, to software. Korg prides itself on presenting products that combine cutting-edge technology, ease-of-use and stunning sound, allowing both the professional musician and the beginner to sound their very best. www.korgusa.com

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