The black D1 88-Key Digital Stage Piano with Pedal from Korg is a lightweight keyboard designed without built-in speakers to keep it slim and portable for gigging classical, jazz, rock, or funk players. It can be used when paired with powered speakers or headphones (both available separately) to deliver the playing feel of a grand piano for rehearsal, home, live stage, and recording applications.

The D1 keyboard features a weighted hammer-action RH3 keybed and a rich variety of 30 sounds. In order to achieve the playing feel, the sound switches between four piano samples depending on the dynamics of your performance. From a delicate touch to dynamic fortissimo, the sound responds realistically to your playing.

In addition to the grand piano sounds, the electric piano sounds reproduce your playing touch with authentic key-off noise. Six variations are built in, covering sounds often used in the popular music of the '60s and '70s, as well as tones that are treasured in soul music. Other sounds include organ, clavi sounds, and even vibraphone, acoustic guitar, and strings. Finally, a music rest, AC adapter, and damper pedal are also included.

88-Key Digital Piano    Weighted Hammer-Action RH3 Keybed    Slim, Compact, Lightweight & Portable    30 Expressive Sounds to Choose From    Recreates Resonances of a Grand Piano    Layer Mode, Touch Control, Metronome, FX    Headphone Output    Line Out Jacks, MIDI In/Out Connectors    Includes Damper Pedal and Music Rest

The D1 features a real weighted hammer action 3 (RH3) keybed that reproduces the touch of a grand piano, where the low notes are heavier and the action becomes lighter as you play toward the higher notes, for a natural-feeling touch and weight.

The chassis construction has a structure and design that slims the body to a depth of approximately 10.24", the minimum depth that still allows enjoyable playing. Even though the D1 features a full-fledged weighted keybed, it's highly mobile and can be carried anywhere.

The D1 contains a total of 30 richly expressive sounds which include not only a variety of piano sounds to cover genres such as classical, jazz, and pop, but also electric piano, organ, and clavi sounds that will be useful on stage. Sounds such as vibraphone, acoustic guitar, and strings are also on hand.

The Concert Piano, Grand Piano, and Jazz Piano sounds reproduce damper resonance, realistically simulating the spacious resonance produced by the sympathetic vibration of the strings when you hold down the damper pedal of an acoustic piano.

The D1 also simulates the decay of the sound when you take your finger off a key and the way in which your playing technique affects the string resonance, responding to staccato or legato in a natural way that further enhances the expressiveness of your performance.

The keyboard provides the external connection jacks that you'll need on stage. The standard-sized line out jacks can be connected directly to amplified speakers, a mixer, or to recording equipment. MIDI In/Out connectors are also provided. You can connect these via a MIDI interface to your computer and use the D1 as a MIDI keyboard or as a piano sound module.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I record tracks with this?

A: This keyboard does not have an on-board recorder, however, you can use it as a controller when connected to your computer, and if you have a Mac, open up Garage Band and you will be able to use the virtual instruments to lay down tracks. The Casio PX-160 does have a built in 2-track recorder: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1144660-REG/casio_px_160bk_px_160_88_key_black.html

Q: 2. Can I lock the keyboard cover?

A: No. The piano stand included with the Korg LP-380U 88-Key Slim Digital Piano does not have a lock for the keyboard cover.

Q: 3. What connection does this include that would allow me to connect the digital piano to my computer to use Finale?

A: The Korg B2SPBK 88-Key Digital Piano has a USB Type-B connector to enable connection wit a computer.

Q: 4. Is the piano action/keybed the same as the more expensive FPs? Also, does it have stereo speakers? I wanted to buy the FP40 (?) for my 9-year old but thought it too expensive at this point.

A: The FP-10 has hammer-action keys, which are the same as most of the FP line, although some are only weighted. Higher end models also have 'ivory-feel' keys that mimic the feel of an acoustic piano.

Q: 5. Are the keys weighted?

A: The Keys one the Recital Pro 88 are full weighted hammer graded action keys.

Q: 6. What adapter do I need to connect the Korg D1 to GarageBand on a Mac or iPad ?

A: The Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 would allow you to connect the keyboard to both your computer and iPad Pro. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1479275-REG/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3g_scarlett_2i2_usb_audio.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

Q: 7. Does it have a headphone jack?

A: Hi, yes this Korg Digital Piano does have a 1/4" headphone output jack. Thank you for shopping at B&H!

Q: 8. Will this keyboard work with the Korg midi software?

A: In MIDI Mode, this keyboard should work with any MIDI software.

Q: 9. Is it portable?

A: Yes, the Korg D1 can be used as a portable digital piano. It is considered lightweight.

Q: 10. What are the dimensions of the FP-10 Digital Piano and the KSC-FP10-BK Stand when assembled?

A: The dimensions of the FP-10 keyboard only (without the music rest and without the KSC-FP10 stand) are 50.5 x 10.2 x 5.5" (1284 x 258 x 140mm). Dimensions of FP-10 keyboard with the music rest attached and mounted on the KSC-FP10 stand are 50.5 x 11.7 x 36.6" (1284 x 298 x 929mm).