Awaiting my SV-173

[skatsikas]

Greetings folks! Looking forward to joining everyone WITH the keyboard, but just getting a head start on things by reading up on everyone's experiences with the SV-1. Just bought a used SV-173 and am awaiting delivery. I bought the board as a "gigging" keyboard (My motif XS8 is a backbreaker).

Curious about online resources you all reccommend. Also, wondering if I should jump into the new sounds that Korg released or start with the stock ones.

I am taking a chance here since I haven't played one live and only seen the demos online. I understand there are some reliability issues, but forums also tend to make it seem like those issues are more prevalent than they are.

Steve

[Ignatius_Gerumpany]

Hey, Steve. I bet you will love your SV-1. Of all the advice I have received, it seems essential that you keep the keyboard on the level, never store it and try avoid transporting it tipped on end. I am told that results in stuck keys and other problems.

As for the sounds, the pianos are killer, including a nice Rhodes sound. I grew frustrated with the lack of draw bar controls on the Hammond sounds, and got myself a Nord Electro 2 rack, which I drive with the SV-1, hitting the "Local Off" button.

That said, the Farfisa and Vox combo organ sounds are wonderful on the SV-1. While I have heard some complaints about the feel of the keyboard, I love it. I hope you do, too.

Welcome aboard.

[Wayne Peeters]

Use the sound packs. The user interface is pretty easy, just play with it for awhile. The keys are weighted and you can change the touch to soft. I just wish it had more synth type sounds, drawbar (external is ok too) and more fav buttons. enjoy