The Korg Grandstage X represents a complete redesign of Korg's flagship stage piano, offering musicians an inspiring performance instrument that excels both sonically and visually. With its elegant two-toned light ivory and black color scheme, angled control panel, flat top, aluminum body, and distinctive perforated metal side panels, the Grandstage X makes a striking visual statement whether on stage or in the studio.
At its core, the Grandstage X delivers exceptional sound quality through seven powerful sound engines. The SGX-2 engine powers 13 acoustic pianos, including the new GSX Piano and familiar favorites from Korg's impressive catalog like the Nautilus, Oasys, and SG1D pianos. For those seeking vintage sounds, the classic M1 Piano from the '80s is also included.
Electric piano enthusiasts will appreciate the EP-1 engine with seven authentic electric piano voices covering all the essential vintage tones. Organists haven't been forgotten, with three dedicated organ engines: CX-3 (Tonewheel), Vox (Transistor), and FC-1 (Transistor). The AL-1 analog modeling engine handles synthesizer sounds, while the HD-1 PCM module rounds out the comprehensive sound palette.
Designed with performing musicians in mind, the interface prioritizes intuitive operation. Players can easily layer and split sounds with dedicated buttons, while individual level controls for each part allow for perfect balance. The keyboard features Korg's responsive RH3 weighted hammer action, and the innovative key-touch slider provides instant control over volume and timbre changes with each keystroke.
Sound processing is equally impressive, with Nutube-powered analog-style effects, a 3-band EQ, and multiple delays and reverbs. The Grandstage X even includes rhythm and chord progression functions to create complementary backing tracks that follow your playing.
With 700 preloaded sounds, 100 favorite slots (including 20 preloads), and approximately 25.5 GB of PCM storage capacity, the Grandstage X offers extensive sonic possibilities in a professional package that weighs 25 kg (55.12 lbs). Expected to arrive in June, the Korg Grandstage X promises to be a serious contender in the premium stage piano market.
Technical Specifications
Keyboard
- RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) keyboard
- Range: A0 - C8
- Velocity supported
- Aftertouch not supported
Tone Generator
Polyphony
Maximum Polyphony: 128. The actual polyphony will vary depending on the synthesis engines and effects being used. *KORG's proprietary system dynamically allocates voice processing power between synth engines as necessary. The quoted maximum numbers of voices apply when 100% of the voice processing power is devoted to a single engine.
Synthesis Engines
- SGX-2 (Acoustic Piano Sound Engine)
- EP-1 (Electric Piano Sound Engine)
- AL-1 (Analog Modeling Sound Engine)
- CX-3 (Tonewheel Organ Sound Engine)
- VOX Organ (Transistor Organ Sound Engine)
- FC-1 (Transistor Organ Sound Engine)
- HD-1 (PCM Sound Engine)
Sound Storage
- Preload PCM Storage Capacity: Approx. 25.5 GB (linear equivalent: approx. 51 GB)
- Number of Sounds: 700
- Favorite: 100 (including 20 preloads)
Effects
- Reverb types: HALL, STAGE, ROOM, SPRING, SHIMMER
- Delay type: DELAY, MOD DELAY, TAPE ECHO
- Dyna Compressor
- Exciter/Enhancer
- Isolator
- Multi-Mode Filter
- Mastering Limiter
- Limiter
- Graphic EQ
- 3-band equalizer: LOW, MID, HIGH
- Modern Compressor
- Vacuum tube analog sound effects with Nutube
Panel Interface
- PART CONTROL section:
MAIN button, MAIN slider
LAYER button, LAYER slider
SPLIT button, SPLIT slider - UNISON Section:
UNISON button, UNISON slider - KEY TOUCH section:
KEY TOUCH button, KEY TOUCH slider
TRANSPOSE button, SWAP SPLIT button - RHYTHM Section:
CHORD PROGRESSION button
KEY button
SETUP button
PLAY/STOP button
BASS MUTE button
TEMPO button - SOUND SELECT section:
1[GRAND]~10[OTHERS] button
FAVORITE button - REVERB/DELAY section:
REVERB/DELAY button
TYPE button
DEPTH slider - EQ Section:
ON/OFF button
LOW, MID, HIGH slider - ANALOG TONE section:
ON/OFF button
DEPTH knob - Other Controls:
Cursor UP/DOWN button
+/- button
Function button
EXIT button
ENTER button
PANEL LOCK button
SYSTEM button
AUDIO IN button
Power button
Controllers
Realtime Controller
- Pitch bend wheel
- Modulation wheel
- SW1 button
- SW2 button
Audio Specifications
- Frequency Response: 20Hz~20kHz: +/- 1.0dB, 10k ohm load
- THD+N: 20Hz~20kHz 0.005%, 10k ohm load
- S/N Ratio: 105dB, 10k ohm load
AUDIO OUTPUT XLR (LEFT, RIGHT)
- Connector: XLR-3-32 type (balanced) + LIFT-GND switch
- Output impedance: 600 ohm
- Maximum level: +16dBu
- Load impedance: 10kΩ
AUDIO OUTPUT (L/MONO, R)
- Phone connector: 6.3 mm TS phone jack (unbalanced)
- Output impedance: 1.1k ohm (stereo output), 600 ohm (L/Mono terminals, mono output)
- Maximum level: +16dBu
- Load impedance: 10k ohm
AUDIO IN
- Phone connector: 6.3 mm TRS phone jack (balanced)
- MIC/LINE switch
- LEVEL knob
Headphones
- Connector: 6.3 mm stereo phone jack
- Output impedance: 50 ohm
- Maximum level: 150mW+150mW @32 ohm
General
Control Input
- DAMPER (half damper supported)
- SWITCH
- PEDAL
Connectivity
- MIDI: IN, OUT
- Card Slot: SD Card Slot
- USB: USB TYPE B x 1
- Power Supply: AC power supply terminal
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1,371 mm x 461 mm x 168 mm / 53.98" x 18.15" x 6.61" (excluding music stand)
- Weight: 25kg / 55.12 lbs. (excluding music stand)
- Power Consumption: 20W
Included Items
- AC cord
- Music stand
- Damper pedal (DS-1H)
Accessories (sold separately)
- Expression/Volume: XVP-20
- Foot Controller: EXP-2
- Pedal Switch: PS-3, PS-1
- Hard Case: HC-88KEY
- Wooden Stand: ST-WGS