Korg G1B Air Review

Piano sound sampled from three renowned grands

On the grand piano voices sampled from three renowned instruments from Germany, Austria and Japan, the central view is that they are "rich in color with a wide dynamic range." Some rate the piano sound as a high standard for this price range.

An RH3 keybed handed down from the higher models

On the keybed, which combines RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) with an ivory-feel surface, some say it offers "resistance no other brand matches among consoles in this price range." The natural response — heavy in the bass, light in the treble — is well regarded.

A four-speaker setup that surrounds the player

The speakers placed above and below the keys (an acoustic design that includes Motional Feedback) are said to reflect sound like a real piano and surround the player. The volume that fills a living room is also valued.

Bluetooth audio and a slim design

Being able to play music from a phone through the piano's speakers via Bluetooth audio, and the slim cabinet that can be placed against a wall and blends into the interior, are both appreciated.

Modest polyphony

Polyphony is 120 notes, which a standard observation finds modest compared with rivals that claim 192 or 256. Some also say they would want more headroom in pieces that use the pedal heavily.

Few voices, with a pared-down feature set

There are just five voices, quite a limited number, and no lessons, recording or app integration. Reviewers note that this leaves players who want varied voices or practice support wanting more.

Opinions differ on how the speakers sound

Some say impressions of the sound vary, with comments such as "it sounds weighted toward the lower speakers" or "there is a slight noise when you raise the volume."

Heavy, with a fixed placement

The unit is heavy and not easy to move once set up. A common takeaway is that you need to decide on its placement in advance.