Grandstage X
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Introduction
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Main features
The Korg Grandstage X is a stage piano that was designed in the pursuit of onstage playability, offer-
ing a rich variation of sounds including the greatest acoustic and electric piano sounds, along with
functionality that’s effective for playing the sounds you want and performing in the way that you
like... all in a retro-futuristic design with an overwhelming presence and shining personality.
The greatest piano sounds
• This instrument features eight acoustic piano sounds that are well-known classics. The onboard
SGX-2 dedicated acoustic piano sound generator makes both delicate and powerful, richly
expressive sounds a reality with large, non-looping waveform samples across the keyboard.
• In particular, you can adjust the balance for two of the piano sounds between the “Dry” (the
original sound captured by a mic positioned right next to the piano) and “Ambi” sound (the
ambient sound captured by a mic positioned further away from the piano), and create a mixed
sound like a studio or live concert engineer would.
• The Grandstage X includes vintage electric piano sounds from seven classic models. The EP-1
dedicated electric piano sound generator makes the best sound a reality, with natural changes
in sound and delicately-modeled panel effects, cabinets and so on.
700 sounds offer a rich variation
• Aside from piano sounds, this instrument also features around 700 sounds that are commonly
used in stage performance, such as clav, organ, strings, brass, synthesizers and more.
• The Grandstage X features seven high-quality sound synthesis engines, including the SGX-2
(acoustic piano), EP-1 (electric piano), CX-3 (tonewheel organ), VOX Organ (transistor organ),
FC-1 (transistor organ), AL-1 (analog modeling), and the HD-1 (PCM sound generator), all of which
are optimum for these sounds.
• The Grandstage X also features a powerful internal effects section. The optimum effect for
each sound is already preset, such the standard assortment of effects like phaser and chorus
for electric piano. You can also use the REVERB/DELAY section to instantly set reverb and
delay.
• Layer and split functions can be set instantly. This is used to stack two sounds together, or to
play two different sounds on the left and right of the keyboard.
Unison and Nutube for added sonic presence
• You can use the unison feature to create thick, spacious sounds with a single touch.
• The Nutube (a new kind of vacuum tube that utilizes vacuum fluorescent display technology)
offers analog tone functions that give greater presence to the sound with analog warmth and
added harmonics.
The pursuit of onstage playability
• Use the Favorites function to register up to 100 of your favorite MAIN/LAYER/SPLIT sound set-
tings.
• The KEY TOUCH slider can be used to instantly adjust how the volume and sound responds to
changes in touch (i.e., how hard or soft the keys are played). The performance feel can be cus-
tomized to match the playing style required (such as solos, ensembles, and bands) and the
song.
• A smooth sound transition (SST) feature eliminates dropouts when you switch between sounds.
• The Grandstage X features an authentic rhythm function with drums and bass. This lets you
enjoy a virtual session with drums and bass, which follow the chord progression you play or
program in advance.
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