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BoardgameBaker · Joined: 03 Feb 2011 Posts: 2 Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Hi all!

New to the forum. Just got my SV-1. A few questions.

1) Is valve breaking common? Should I buy a few a keep them in store? Does anyone know how much they cost?

2) Soundpacks. Do the new sounds replace the old presets or are they just assignable to the "favorite" buttons?

3) Expression pedal. Thinking about getting one. Does it swap automatically between wah and volume function or is there a manual setting of some kind?

4) Can the volume levels of each sound be altered in the editor without "destroying" the sound?

Thanks in advance!

mackbaz · Junior Member Joined: 03 Aug 2010 Posts: 97

1.) As far as I have heard the valve is pretty solid. I've not heard of anyone's going out yet. I wouldn't worry about having backups. As I understand it is something that needs to be replaced by a repair technician.

2.) The soundpacks (if not altered) do replace current sounds, but you can map each individual sound bank including the favorites. I have a mix from all three packs (original, 1 and 2). After you get what you want you can save it as your own sound pack.

3.)Not sure, because I don't have one. Sad

4.) Volume can be altered without destroying sound. I've done it for my organs so I don't blow the bottom end of my cheap monitors.

BoardgameBaker · Joined: 03 Feb 2011 Posts: 2 Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Thanks Mackbaz!

Cyril&Albie · Joined: 20 Nov 2010 Posts: 2 Location: Manchester UK

3) Get one! I have one and its lovely. It swaps automatically between Wah and Volume when you switch the Auto/Pedal button on when you have Vox Wah selected in the Pre-FX Smile

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Kontrol49 · Platinum Member Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 1280

I don't understand why people fret over the Valve,its the same with any component,it could fail at any time or it could last you for years.If you have any reservations then buy another device.

I have a Triton Extreme,used daily since owned new in 2005,the valve still works perfectly and I have gigged relentlessly with it since then.

the SV is the second Korg device I bought with a valve and I have no reservations of its longevity whatsoever,

The same with anything you buy Electrical its the luck of the draw if it gives a lifetime of hassle free use or it gives you issues.

Certainly part of the decision in me buying so much Korg equipment over the years is the reliability I have gained from everything bought new,and I have bought about 58 Korg devices since 1989.

I have never had to have any repairs from faulty components in any Korg synth neither has anything ever failed mechanically so entrust the SV to be no less Quality or reliability just because its made in China
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