Korg GS1 Grandstage 88

KORGs acclaimed flagship piano sound engine and meticulously selected keyboard sounds. Looks that pay respect to acoustic pianos, yet also convey the ingenuity and individuality of electronic instruments. And a panel layout that is carefully designed to draw out the players personality and expression. Firmly grounded in both newness and in the piano tradition, its the birth of a masterpiece for a new generation.

KORGs Grandstage delivers the ultimate playing experience to make your on-stage performance captivating.

Sound engines that deliver the utmost in stage sound perfection
A user interface designed for playability on stage.
Reverb and delay that are easy to control.
Dynamics knob lets you instantly control the sounds crispness and expressivity.
Favorite buttons let you instantly recall the sound you want.
Smooth sound transition creates a natural-feeling change when you switch sounds.
Three-band equalizer lets you shape your sound.
Layer/split capability lets you easily combine sounds.
Panel lock prevents unintended operation.
RH3 keyboard responds to even the subtlest nuances of your playing.
Design that combines both elegance and individuality.
Music rest, pedal, and keyboard stand are included.
Made in Japan – Premium Japanese Quality.

Includes damper pedal and Sequenz stand.

Keyboard

88-key: RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3), A0–C8, velocity sensitive, aftertouch not supported

Tone Generator

Methods of Synthesis and Maximum Polyphony *: SGX-2 (Acoustic Piano Sound Engine): 60 dual stereo notes (equivalent to 240 voices max.)
EP-1 (Electric Piano Sound Engine): 100 voices
AL-1 (Analog Modeling Sound Engine): 36 voices
CX-3 (Tonewheel Organ Sound Engine): 128 voices
VOX Organ (Transistor Organ Sound Engine): 100 voices
Compact Organ (Transistor Organ Sound Engine): 100 voices
HD-1 (PCM Sound Engine): 64 stereo notes (equivalent to 128 voices max.)

Preloaded PCM Storage Capacity: Approx. 19 GB (approx. 32 GB using linear conversion)

Number of Sounds: 500

Favorite: 64 (Includes 32 preloads)

*	The actual polyphony will vary depending on the synthesis engines and effects being used.
*	KORG’s proprietary system dynamically allocates voice processing power between synth engines as necessary. The quoted maximum numbers of voices apply when 100% of the voice processing power is devoted to a single engine.

Effect

Insert Effect for Sound Programs: 3-band EQ and four insert effects.

Reverb/Delay Section: REVERB/DELAY button, Type selection knob, DEPTH knob, TIME-TAP button Select 1 from Reverb type (HALL, STAGE, ROOM, SPRING), Delay type (DELAY, CROSS, TAPE, MOD DLY). DEPTH, TIME (Tap) parameter, user-editable

Equalizer Section: EQUALIZER button, LOW, MID, HIGH slider (3 band Equalizer)

Demo Songs

Panel Interface

FAVORITE: 64 (A–H: 8, 1–8: 8), WRITE button

KEYBOARDS: Category selection knob, Display (128 x 64 dots), LEVEL knob, VARIATION knob, EDIT button

ENSEMBLE: Category selection knob, Display (128 x 64 dots), LEVEL knob, VARIATION knob, EDIT button

Dynamics Section: DYNAMICS button, DYNAMICS knob
Controls how the volume and sound respond to changes in keyboard touch.

Other: SPLIT button, SWAP button, EXIT (PANEL LOCK) button, SYSTEM button, TRANSPOSE button, DEMO (SYSTEM button + TRANSPOSE button)

Controllers

Realtime Controller: Pitch bend wheel, Modulation wheel, SW1 button, SW2 button

Master Volume: MASTER VOLUME knob

Principal Specifications

Frequency Response: 20 Hz–22 kHz: +/-1.0 dB, 10 k ohm load

THD+N: 20 Hz–22 kHz: 0.005%, 10 k ohm load

S/N Ratio: 105 dB, 10 k ohm load

Audio Output

Audio Output (Left/Right): XLR: Connector: XLR-3-32 type (balanced)
Output Impedance: 600 ohm
Maximum Level: +16 dBu
Load Impedance: 10 k ohm
LIFT - GND switch

Audio Output (L/Mono, R): phone: Connector: 6.3 mm TS phone jacks (unbalanced)
Output Impedance: 1.1 k ohm stereo; 600 ohm mono (L/Mono only)
Maximum Level: +16 dBu
Load Impedance: 10 k ohm

Headphones: Connector: 6.3 mm stereo phone jack
Output Impedance: 50 ohm
Maximum level: 150 mW + 150 mW @32 ohm

General

Foot Controllers: DAMPER (half-pedaling supported), SWITCH, PEDAL

MIDI: IN, OUT

USB: USB A (TYPE A) x1: For connecting USB storage media
USB B (TYPE B) x1: USB-MIDI Interface

Power Supply: AC Power Supply terminal, Power button

Dimensions (W x D x H): 88-key: 1311 mm x 359 mm x 140 mm / 51.64" x 14.13" x 5.51" (excluding music stand); Weight; 88-key: 20.0 kg / 44.09 lbs (excluding music stand)

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