These keys are custom made in Miyama, Kyoto to have a heavier feel in the low register, and a lighter feel in the high register, just like a real concert grand. The RH3 ( Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) key bed isn’t just an emulation of the weighted feel of real piano keys. These are the same keys you get from the top-of-the-line Korg Kronos, Grandstage, and SV-1, all of which cost many times more than the D1. You get an 88-key, Japanese-built RH3 keyboard with distinctive keyboard action. With the affordable D1, Korg gives you their best key bed yet. The key bed can make or break a keyboard, and at this price range, you don’t expect the best. And speaking of playing, the Korg D1 not only delivers, but it excels. Overall, the Korg D1 is simple and easy-to-use, apart from a lack of built-in speakers.Įverything just works, and the interface is well-designed, not getting in the way of your playing. Incorporating volume swells is so much easier with knobs when compared to the sliders you find on most other digital pianos. Just like Korg’s classic synthesizers and workstations, everything is laid out clearly at the top of the key bed, and you even get a numeric screen to help with navigation, which you can’t find on most other alternatives in this price range.Īpart from some hidden functions (which we’ll discuss below), operating the D1 is a breeze.Īs a side note, I love the volume knob. Something I love about the D1 is its controls. The DS-1H comes with a tactile feel and supports half-pedaling, which makes playing feel even more natural. The included pedal feels decent enough for standard play, but it does feel a bit smaller than a regular piano pedal.Īnother negative of the pedal is a lack of half-pedalling support, which is a bit unfortunate as the D1 itself does have half-damper functionality.īut it’s still a much better pedal than those flimsy box-like footswitches that come with most digital pianos in this price range.Īs an alternative, I would recommend the Korg DS-1H damper pedal, especially if you’re going to use the instrument at home. The D1 comes with a basic piano-style damper pedal.
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