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KORG SHOWCASES THE NC-500 AND NC-300
DIGITAL CONCERT PIANOS
— Pianos feature a stylish modern design with
authentic piano sounds and feel at an affordable price point —
NAMM SUMMER SESSION, NASHVILLE, TN, July 23, 2004 — Korg presents the NC-500 and NC-300 Concert Digital Pianos. Both provide rich piano sounds and features suitable for any pianist — from student to professional — along with a stylish, modern design and color options to match any décor. The NC-500 and NC-300 have an authentic feeling, 88-note hammer-action keyboard that faithfully reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano, which is complemented by a variety of sounds including 11 spacious stereo-sampled acoustic and electric pianos. Three velocity-response curves allow players to tailor the action of the NC-500 or NC-300 to their own playing style.These pianos utilize Korg’s latest stereo sampling technology. Their sounds are derived from stereo digital recordings taken directly from a concert grand piano — resulting in piano sounds that capture the full depth and tone of the original instrument. In addition to authentic acoustic and electric piano sounds, both models include harpsichord, clavinet, vibraphone, jazz and church organs, strings/pad and choir presets, for a total of 24 sounds. All sounds can be played individually or in two-timbre layers. Reverb and chorus effects add spaciousness and depth to these sounds. Effects level settings — Light/Normal/Deep — have been optimized for each sound individually.
The NC-500 provides a dual 25 Watt 2-way stereo speaker system, with a Unity Bass Reflex system built into the stand and tweeters mounted in the top of the piano cabinet for a rich and spacious listening experience. The NC-300 provides a dual 15 Watt stereo speaker system mounted into the top of the cabinet.
Both pianos include Key Transpose, a built-in metronome and dual headphone outputs, which are ideal for student use. Additional temperaments (Equal, Kirnberger and Werckmeister scales) are provided, as well as a transposition function, up to 60-note polyphony and 40
built-in demonstration songs. Musical scores for the 32 piano-based demos are included for play-along fun and study.For pro players, both models include MIDI IN/OUT, as well as Audio Out jacks for connecting an external amp or speakers. The NC-500 has a USB connector for direct connection to a computer, as well as an Audio In jack for running an external audio device (CD player or electronic musical instrument) through the built-in speakers, plus a 2-track recorder
(20,800 notes).The NC series feature an attractive three pedal unit (damper, soft, sostenuto) that matches the piano’s finish and style. Both models are available in a modern natural brown and a more traditional dark brown (soft white finish also available — NC500 only), along with matching optional benches. Other features include illuminated buttons and intuitive knobs, a sliding key cover (NC-500) and a music stand that stores flush in the top of the piano.
The NC-500 and NC-300 Concert Digital Pianos are currently available with respective US MSRPs of $2,300 and $2,000.
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