Korg D1 88-Key Digital Stage Piano (BK/WH)

Korg has always been a big name in the music gear market, being responsible for some of the most iconic instruments since the 1970s.
Their Kronos workstation keyboards, M1 sampling synthesizers, and MS-20 analogue synthesizers have found their way into records all over the world.
Korg has proven to be a master at designing high-quality, easy-to-use, and fun-to-play instruments countless times over. With the Korg D1, I’d say they’ve done it again.
The Korg D1 is marketed an entry-level stage piano, falling in the $700 price bracket. Korg claims its marketed to beginners and gigging performers alike, and I certainly agree.
Unlike Korg’s more expensive offerings, like the Grandstage and SV-1 stage pianos, the D1 does away with fancy features and packs the essentials into a simple, affordable package.
With such a long history of success behind it, can the D1 replicate Korg’s signature magic? Let’s find out.
Korg D1 Specs
• 88 fully weighted keys
• Real Weighted Hammer Action (RH3)
• Touch Sensitivity: 4 types, Off
• LED Display
• Sound: Stereo PCM, 30 high-quality tones (German and Japanese Grand Pianos)
• 120-note polyphony
• Reverb, Brilliance, Chorus (each adjustable within 3 levels), Temperament (9 types)
• Damper Resonance, Key Off Simulation
• Modes: Dual (Layer)
• Metronome, Transpose, Fine-tuning
• Speakers: no built-in speakers
• Connectors: MIDI In/Out, Headphone jack (1/8″), Line Out (R, L/Mono), Damper jack
• (W)x(D)x(H): 132 x 26.3 x 12.8 cm (52.2” x 10.3” x 5”)
• 16 kg (35.2 lbs)