The Stylish Yet Simple Korg Sp170

The intent of the creators of the Korg SP170 was to build a stylish yet portable piano that emphasized the two most important elements of a piano: great sound quality with a naturally comfortable keyboard. Priced at less than $500, the Korg SP170 pianos are probably some of the least expensive, yet high quality digital pianos you can get. The SP170 also happens to be the lightest of Korg's digital piano line weighing in at roughly 34 pounds, which makes it very portable and recommended for musicians who travel a lot. Despite its light weight and competitive price, Korg did not hold back on the Sp170's features.

Just some of its attractive features include:

• 10 different exquisite sound options such as strings, organs, electric piano, grand piano, harpsichord and much, much more.

• Two headphone jacks, which allow both student and teacher to practice in privacy at all hours of the day without ever disturbing anyone else.

• Korg's renowned "Key Touch Control" will allow you to adjust the level of sensitivity of the keyboard to fit any musicians' playing style.

• This compact piano has a very surprising, yet amazing speaker built in for a nice, deep and rich sound.

• The innovative New Weighted Hammer Action (NH) does a great job in replicating the touch of an acoustic piano.

• A great selection of background rhythms to complement your piano playing, especially during live performances.

• The individually selected reverb effect adds depth and a lush spaciousness to the sound, while the chorus provides warmth and motion.

• A damper pedal and a music rest give the SP170 a complete piano feeling.

Available in black, white or (the limited edition) red, the SP170 sets itself apart from other digital pianos because it was made to be modern-looking and fashionable. Korg eliminated the control panel because they wanted to keep it simple and clean. All the functions, buttons, switches and knobs that would usually rely on a control panel can be performed by the keys themselves. However, do not worry because the interface is very intuitive. An optional matching piano stand is available in all three finishes to complete the acoustic piano feeling at home.

The Korg SP170 is not just your typical digital piano because it also acts as a recording medium as well. This is great for both aspiring artists and students of the piano because it allows for them to record their practice sessions and replay them for their listening and learning desires. This function will undoubtedly be able to help many pianists improve on their playing ability. The dual headphone jacks which allow two people to listen to what is produced on the piano simultaneously complements the recording function very well.

You don't have to spend a fortune and purchase a grand piano when the Korg SP170 is a fraction of the cost. Whether you are a teacher, student, professional, or just a hobbyist, the SP170 is a versatile piano that will satisfy any musicians' needs and desires. The quality and sound of this digital piano is incomparable to any other options of the same price. The SP170 is truly the best bang for your buck.

By: Richard Luck

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Richard Luck is a writer who specializes in musical instruments. You can check out his latest website at Korg Piano, where he provides helpful information and unbiased reviews for buying several models of Korg digital pianos, including the Korg Sp170, Korg Sp250, Korg Sv1 and more.