The Korg B2 spearheads a new generation of Korg digital pianos. Very approachable and easy to use‚ the B2 features Korg's acclaimed Natural Weighted Hammer Action keyboard that provides the feel and responsiveness if a real acoustic piano. The full-sized, 88-note NH keyboard with adjustable touch control fosters proper playing technique — vitally important for beginners. And the sound is what we at Music Experience expect from Korg: gorgeous, lush, and inspiring. Korg's new sound engine delivers twelve stunning sounds, including legendary grand pianos from around the world, plus electric pianos and organs. The B2 offers ample connectivity and comes with a generous software bundle to spark your creativity.
Korg gave the Be their Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) keyboard that provides the realistic feel of the hammers on a real acoustic piano, in which the low register is heavier, and the high register is lighter. The keybed is sensitive and responds to nuanced touch, while three touch control settings let you fine-tune the action to your particular playing style.
The B2 delivers a total of twelve sounds that cover a diverse array of genres, including five opulent pianos from Korg's new state-of-the-art piano engine, as well as rich and distinctive electric piano, organ, harpsichord, and string sounds. The world-class German grand, coveted by concert pianists for its massive, expressive power, offers stunning vibrancy and dynamic range, soaring highs, and thundering, highly detailed lows. Korg includes the majestic German Concert Piano as well as Classic Piano with a complex, delicate complex timbrality. There are three impeccable Italian pianos onboard the B2, represented by the lively Italian Concert Piano, a bright Jazz Piano, and a gorgeously resonant Ballad Piano.
Immediately recognizable from decades of iconic records, the B2's electric piano responds to your playing dynamics and even simulates key-off sounds. You'll find the organ sounds to be perfect for rock and jazz; and as a bonus, the B2 offers the sublime sound of a real sampled pipe organ.
The B2 connectivity works with a variety of music software and hardware, opening up new possibilities for enjoying your digital and creating awesome music. Connect your smartphone, tablet, or computer to the B2's USB-to-Host port and use the B2 as a MIDI controller to play software instruments or external sound modules. Your performance on the B2 can also be recorded as data on your smartphone using an optional Lightning-USB camera adaptor (available separately), and sound from your smartphone can be heard through the B2's onboard speakers. The B2's audio in jack also lets you play along to your favorite music and hear everything through the B2's speakers. Even when you're not playing, you can use the B2 as a home speaker system for enjoying music.
The B2 comes with software that will take your music to the next level, including a three-month premium plan trial membership in Skoove, which offers over ten courses and more than 300 songs to help you improve your keyboard chops, the Korg Module Le piano keyboard sound module app, and the Korg Gadget 2 Le DAW music production app.
Other B2 features include an onboard metronome, adjustable touch control (light, normal, heavy), and onboard reverb and chorus that places you onstage in the concert hall! A detachable music rest is included, generously sized to accommodate sheet music and a tablet at the same time.
The B2 is a new generation of digital piano from KORG focused on accessibility and ease of use. Perfect as a first piano for a new player, we've paid special attention to the experience of playing a real piano. B2 is packed with carefully selected sounds, starting with legendary grand pianos from around the world. Software and a variety of connectors come standard for a truly modern piano experience.
The B2 provides a total of 12 sounds that cover a diverse range of genres, starting with five pristine piano sounds from its new piano engine, and also providing richly distinctive electric piano, organ, harpsichord, and strings. In addition to capturing the enormous tonal range of a grand piano, the meticulously-sampled sounds created for the B2 Digital Piano also reproduce the sympathetic string vibrations and damper resonances that give the piano its character.
This world-famous German-made piano is beloved by countless pianists for its diverse range of expressive power. With stunning sonic dynamism and vibrance, its palette ranges from brilliant highs to chillingly detailed lows. The provided sounds include the majestic "German concert piano" and a "Classic piano" noted for its delicate and complex tone.
An Italian-made piano with beautifully bright expression and satisfying sustain. Pianists around the world are enraptured by its rich resonance and sensitive responsiveness. The sounds provided are "Italian concert piano," a bright-toned "Jazz piano," and a beautifully resonant "Ballad piano."
An e-piano that reproduces the differences in tone that arise from your playing dynamics and even simulates the sound of a key-off. Conjure electric piano sounds that are instantly recognizable from decades of great music.
Sounds appropriate for rock and jazz are provided, as well as the sublime sound of a real recorded pipe organ.
This instrument uses a Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) keyboard that reproduces the same feel that results from the hammers on a real acoustic piano, where the low register is heavier and the high register is lighter. The keybed is sensitive and responds to nuanced touch at the tip of your fingers.
The B2 provides connectors that allow using the instrument in conjunction with a variety of software and music hardware. This opens new possibilities for enjoying a digital piano that helps users create great music.
You can use a USB cable* to connect this instrument's USB port to your smartphone, tablet, or computer, and use the B2 as a MIDI keyboard to play an external sound module. Your performance on the B2 can be recorded as music data on your smartphone, and sound from your smartphone can be heard through the speakers of the B2.
*USB cable sold separately for connection to your PC, and a USB cable + Lightning-USB camera adaptor (both sold separately) for connection to your iPhone or iPad.
By connecting your smartphone's headphone jack or your music player, you can output your favorite music through the speakers of the B2 and enjoy playing along. Even when you're not playing the piano, you can use the B2 as a home speaker system for enjoying music.
The B2 is bundled with software that will take your music to the next level, including "Skoove" which will help you improve your keyboard performance ability, the "KORG Module" piano keyboard sound module app, and the "KORG Gadget 2 Le" DAW music production app.
Skoove is the fastest and most broad-based platform for learning piano performance. Through the three steps "hear, learn, perform" you'll acquire performance skills and musical ear training. More than ten courses and more than 300 songs are provided, and others are constantly being added. Skoove provides lessons that are appropriate for the needs and skill levels of those who are just starting piano as well as those who can already play.
This is a high-quality mobile sound module app that provides a pro-quality sound library that's ideal for both performance and music production, available only for iOS. It lets you enjoy top-notch grand piano sounds as well as studio-quality sounds of widely used keyboards.
This is a mobile music production app for iPad/iPhone that provides miniature synthesizers and drum machines called "gadgets," and allows you to freely combine these to enjoy producing music with an intuitive interface.
The metronome can be turned on/off with one touch. There's a touch control function that gives you three levels of adjustment for how your playing dynamics affect the sound (light, normal, heavy), letting users perform with a response that suits their own style. Also provided are settings for two effects: reverb and chorus.
The removable music rest features a wide, spacious design. There's enough space to spread out several sheets of music, reducing your need to turn pages while performing. You can also place sheet music beside your iPad or other tablet.
The B2 is the perfect platform for piano practice and performance. For even more serious players, we recommend the B2SP which also packages a stand and a three-pedal unit as standard. Also available is the B2N, which is equipped with the same functionality as the B2 but features a lighter-touch keyboard. Select the model that fits your playing style. A full range of options such as the dedicated STB1 stand for the B2/B2N and the PU-2 three-pedal unit are also available.
Number of Keys |
88 |
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Type of Keys |
Natural Weighted Hammer Action |
Touch Sensitivity |
3 Types |
Presets |
12 Piano/Organ |
Polyphony |
120 Voices |
Effects Types |
Reverb, Chorus |
Song Playback |
12 internal songs |
Metronome |
Yes |
Audio Inputs |
1 x 1/4" |
Audio Outputs |
1 x 1/8" (headphone/line out) |
USB |
1 x Type B |
MIDI I/O |
USB |
Number of Pedals |
3-pedal unit (damper, sostenuto, soft) |
Built-in Speakers |
2 x 3.9" |
Amplifier |
2 x 15W |
Software |
Skoove, KORG Module Le, KORG Gadget 2 Le |
Bench/Stand Included |
STB1 Stand (no bench) |
Power Supply |
15V DC power supply (included) |
Height |
4.61", 29.53" (with stand) |
Width |
51.65" |
Depth |
13.23" |
Weight |
25.13 lbs. |
Manufacturer Part Number |
B2SPBK |