Wish that my father would also be like you. Truly want to buy this one but my father will never give me this. The Casio keyboard which I am having now is also the gift of my aunt not purchased by my father. 😭😭😭
Your review was instrumental (har har) in my decision to buy a B2 yesterday 👍🏼 As a beginner I wanted a piano that sounds good, feels nice and doesn't have to many distracting features. I also like the clean design. I believe it's fairly easy to wire up the Korg pedal connector to a generic "jack" pedal should the original pedal ever give out...
Well, thank you for that! You certainly helped me to make my mind up and I have now ordered a B2 from and online dealer in the UK for only £285.00 (560AD at today's rate) I haven't broken the news to my wife as yet, but with twelve guitars stored away in the attic, I'm guessing she's not going to be well pleased..........
Graham Humpage First congrats for your new piano😍!! Umm second could you plz give the dealer website if there is. And is this dealer shipping for a Middle East countries?
@@norah1543 Good morning Norah, I used a company online by the name of Music Matters. Excellent communication skills and attention to customer service. As to whether they ship to the Middle East, I am not aware, but I'm sure if you contact them they will respond pretty quickly.
The sounds come through headphones much more nicely than the piano speaker itself I find. The sounds in this RU-vid video are not what you will get out of your piano speaker. Worth noting if you're buying.
Thank you so much for the review, I'm thinking of buying it, I played for years on keyboards and never had a digital piano. I'm always undecided which one I'll buy, yamaha, roland, casio, etc but I think this time you helped me decide it, Subscribed
Cool review. You're a really good player. I've been playing guitar for a while but always enjoyed piano and I've been mulling over buying a keyboard. This keyboard is a viable option I think. Thanks again for your review.
Great review, mate! As a KORG dealer and long time fan of the brand, it's a real shame most people in the US are not willing to spend the money on one of these. Over here they go for $750. I usually end up selling for under $700 to finally get rid of them. Never make the money I'm supposed to. I still believe in the brand and their great line of digital pianos. Ty
I love this keyboard! I was at a technology shop today and I came across this keyboard and I played it and I loved it! I might get it for Christmas. Toys video helped me a lot, thanks! I will subscribe because I find your videos very helpful.
The B2 is definitely an amazing midi keyboard and I love the weighted keys. But as a music producer, I don't find the tone of the piano presets to be desirable in really anything I've worked on besides lofi (which I don't make much of). I usually just stick to using it to control VST's.
@@channelmagenta8721 Been a while since I made this comment. The tones of the piano presets actually aren't that bad if you know what to use them for, and the keys are actually way too weighted. In the 11 months since this comment, I've played other keyboards as well as multiple real upright pianos and I hadn't realized how ridiculously weighted the Korg B2 is. I have an upright at home and not even that has keys as heavy as the B2. Also, the audio has begun distorting when you put the volume low which is a problem
@@irbomusic alright Thank you for the quick responce. I just need a keyboard with midi that feels real to play with speakers in so i Can practice without turning on the pc. Got any other keyboard options you would like to share??? It would be greatly appreciated!
I have this keyboard and i love it! I am not a beginner piano player- i use it for gigs and recording all of my own songs (georgia renee music). Thank you for the breakdown!
Hey this is such a good review. I've been thinking about buying this because you mentioned the MIDI direct input into the computer without any audio interface. Just quick question, does the USB come in with the package or is it a separate purchase?
I'm an audio engineer, and I haven't heard anything that good below 800 bucks. I can get this for 400 cad right now on sale. No brainer! Also let's be honest : harpsichord sounds always sucks. It's just a meme at this point
Jas - I rate my keyboards on how many harpsichord sounds they have. If it doesn't have a harpsichord sound, it just isn't a keyboard. Jk. But it is a great value instrument. Probably they best value 88-note in Australia at the moment
i have used korg for a while now, i just wish there was more you could do with it, i guess for the price it’s good but korg is really stepping up their game. i use the sp300 it isn’t the best but still has a great sound
Thanks to you I ordered one and I don't even know how to play. LOL. Well, I've always wanted to learn so hopefully it's not too late for a 70 year old man. Thanks for the review.
Thank You ! Informative. Well explained. The Pros Cons and.... a useful instrument review for beginners. Helped me to decide on this model. Best wishes! What do u think of purchasing the accessory with 3 pedals to use instead of the standard included single pedal??
Splitting and layering features not required on gigs because of audio over USB? Many of us are very reluctant to take computers to our gigs. There's not even a separate line-out on the B2. You have to use the headphone socket, so that probably cancels your onboard speakers and makes it hard to find compatible cables which are long enough. The sound and action are pretty good, but I prefer the Alesis Prestige which I have tested alongside the B2. If you're stage oriented, like me, you might prefer the Korg D1. It has a better action a simple screen, a strong build and controls close to hand. Line outputs of course. It still has no keyboard split, and has no speakers, but it does have legacy MIDI connectors, which are better for gigs than USB is.
Thanks for your review, greatly appreciated. I wanted to ask you one question: how are the keys in terms of slide-ability? Can you slide along the keys smoothly just as with ivory keys? For example, slide from C7 to C3? I can't seem to find information on this online. Hope to hear :)
How do you change sound and how know what sound you are on in the bank? It might be hard to Hear the difference beteende the different piano sounds for example.
Dude, I wanted a "pow" intro to this electronic piano that would lead me to stop drooling over the Roland FP-30X (with a bigger price tag) I kept saying "it doesn't look like the Korg is better" but your review changed my mind big time. I'm absolutely impressed with the tones... But I don't want a piano for playing "games" we already have 3 that have hundreds of tones..I was just wondering if I really needed the Roland's bells and whistles and it doesn't justify the larger price tag, heck no! Drooling over the Korg now and counting my pennies for when I'm ready to get it. 😊
Hi nice post does it give decent sound connected to external amplifier from headphone line out? Much noise or distortion? Wish they could have put in proper line outs regards Isaac
hey im planning to learn the piano as a beginner and slowly work my way up to more advanced repertoire. Is the action on this good enough for me to transition to an acoustic at some point without too much difficulty? Im really torn between this and the fp10.
So. I have played the Piano for quite some years. So, you say it's good but only for beginners? What? Also: A better one for under 600$ for advanced piano players?
7:32 You do not need an audio interface device or drivers to record music onto your computer This was big, i just ordered it and thought this would be an issue. I'm a complete beginner so thought it would be nice if i could send records to a friend of mine or even play live online. This makes it much more simpler!
Hi thanks for the review ! As you cycle through different sounds by pressing the sound button, Is there any way to get back to the previous sound ? I believe that clicking of sound button only moves in forward direction Also how is B2 compared to LP380 ?
Hey John - it's Konig and Meyer KM 25400. My friends at KC's in Melbourne sell it - www.keyboardcorner.com.au/konig-meyer-25400-boom-arm-mic-stand-black/
Both are kind of the same in some ways. I know that the speakers on the korg are louder than the p45 as the korg has 2 15w speakers while the p45 has 2 6w speakers
I want to learn piano, but I also want a digital piano to use with my AKAI Pro MPCX. Would the Korg B2 we a good piano for both of these? Or should I save a bit longer for something with more connectivity (Midi in/out)?
Thanks for the review. I just wonder whether it could be interconnected to other Korg PA Series arranger as well. Will the connection will be through MIDI or it could be using USB directly?
Kinda Off topic but what’s ur opinion on white pianos? Will the white hold that color overtime? Im thinking of getting the korg B2 white version but idk if it will still look good in a few years
Hey there! Great video! I really like this piano too and I’m trying to use it for recording purposes.. I’m pretty novice at piano and midi instruments.. I’m super frustrated though.. I have tried a bunch of times to figure out how to get it to record via USB cable but the only thing that happens is that it winds up playing the recording on the keyboard speakers.. I have tried a bunch of stuff in both Cakewalk and Reaper and I cannot get the piano to record or play through my headphones. I am a skilled amateur at recording and feel like I’ve tried everything. Can you offer any suggestions? (This also goes for other commenters as well)
You’re the first reviewer I’ve seen that actually plays the instrument so that I could get an idea of tone. I recently bought an Artesia PA-88H + and I’m a little concerned about how “strident” it sounds. I’ve rolled off as much treble as I can, and boosted the bass as much as I can…but I’m not getting the “warm” sound I’m looking for, plus the organ sounds are only Church Organ or Organ, again not what I’m looking for. Do you have any suggestions on achieving the sound I’m after? I almost bought a Koro B2 Black for a little more than what I paid for the artesia, but the Korg could not be shipped from Queensland to Victoria by JB Hi Fi. Would appreciate it if you could reply.
Is the key action of this B2 lighter, similar or heavier than, say, a Yamaha or a Roland? I have a Roland and the action is lighter than on Yamaha digital pianos. In fact, as far as I'm aware, the action of the Yamahas is the heaviest on the market.
Well in my model Korg B2SP BK - static awful noise from the speakers! I'm very disappointed with this model because I didn't find info about the noise issue from the speakers in any review.
I'm torn between the Korg B2 (the non stand variant) and the Roland FP-10. My 8 year old son has been learing for 3 years intermittently (because ... COVID) and is being taught on an acoustic piano, but we need sth for house practice too. Now the Korg B2 looks wonderful, I like the looks of it and what I see on reviews feature-wise, but also the action of the Roland FP-10 is praised so much. I'm happy with the output options of the Korg, and bluetooth lack isn't really a deal breaker for me. What do you think I should get that would be enough for years of piano lessons to come? (As a side note, he has been practicing on a borrowed Yamaha PSR-A300 with no "action", so I really want to get him sth that will also help him build strength via key resistance, and be as close as possible to the acoustic one - can't really go the extra mile for one right now)
idk if you already solved this, Ive been debating between the two and watching tons of reviews. If thats your price range from everything ive seen everyone agrees the FP10 is the most similar in key feel to an acoustic piano. If youre willing to go higher in price there might be better options, and do look at other reviews as well. Just from what ive seen FP10 is most recommended if you plan on going on to play an acoustic one. Tho if your son has already had experience on an acoustic one, you could take him to a store and have him be your best test of how close the FP10 feels to the real one.
great review. has the poliphony been a hindrance in your testing of this piano? personally between the B2 and the Privia 160, but the more I learn about each piano in that price range(including the P45 and FP-10), the more analysis paralysis i get.
Hey awesome review!!! Can you help me? I was thinking if I can connect the usb to a laptop to use a VST and hear the sounds of the VST thru the Korgs built in speakers. That would be great! And I was thinking if there will be some problems with latency. Again, thanks! (sorry for my english!)
hello. I would like to ask you if the Liano grand piano sound contains loop sampling to produce a prolonged sustain. I would also like to ask about the semi-heavy keyboard. is it the same as the chrome ex model? thank you
Hi, have had two 61 key unweighted Casio boards, along with an old 61 key unweighted Yamaha. The 88 key weighted boards are tempting, but seem to have much more potential for problems (more moving parts) and some comments or reviews suggest this is true. So I’m thinking maybe an unweighted 88 key board might be less likely to have issues with keys (dead keys, noisy keys, etc). The Korg B2N seems like a good candidate, however so far I haven’t seen any demos or reviews of it (the B2N being the B2 but without hammer action). Is the B2N the unicorn it would appear to be? Too bad.
Good question. I haven’t seen a lot of issues with weighted boards. The reliability on these kind of models is really good these days so I wouldn’t be too worried. I would be buying based on which I liked the feeling of more
@@KeyboardTalks Thank you, it just seems like the keys either arrive clunky or get that way after some use. Many comments on Amazon suggest this regarding just about any hammer action weighted 88 key board from the major manufacturers. I'm am braving the Roland FP-10 which is not immune, only because Costco is selling it and they have such a great return plan. Thank you again!
Nice review, I am looking to get into playing again, haven't taken lessons since I was a kid. Anyway, your video has me looking at the Korg B2 now....but How does it compare to the FP10? Similar price....just wondering which one has the edge for a beginner like myself? Thanks!
I am also confused between Roland fp10 and Korg b2.....but after seeing many complaints that Roland FP 10 keys start making noise after some time.... I might go for B2
I’m planning to use digital piano, more like 88 keys MIDI controller with some additional knobs and faders like Monogram. What is the space over speakers? Is it possible to set there a laptop and some controllers? Thank you.
Only piano in the same price range as this with bluetooth is the roland go 88, which doesn't even have full weighted keys. Most in this price range don't have bluetooth.
