Korg E1 Air 88-Key Digital Piano with EvoTone, Versatile Sounds & Effects, Black

The E1 Air offers two distinct Italian concert grand piano voices, each meticulously sampled to preserve its individual character.

Piano 1 offers a bright, transparent tone that suits a wide range of genres, from classical to pop. Its balanced sound makes it perfectly suited for daily practice, composition, and recording.

Piano 2 is a newly sampled full concert grand with a spacious, expressive tone. Rich in nuance and natural ambience, it captures the feeling of performing in a concert hall. From delicate pianissimo to powerful fortissimo, it responds with the full emotional range of an acoustic grand, making it especially well-suited for expressive solo playing or performance preparation.

Enjoy 30 high-quality instrument sounds and studio effects

In addition to its stunning Italian grand piano voices, the E1 Air offers a versatile selection of 30 high-quality sounds, including electric pianos, organs, clavinet, vibraphone, acoustic guitar, strings, and more. Each sound is richly expressive and thoughtfully crafted. To enhance your performance, three studio-grade effects are available: brilliance, reverb, and chorus. Every preset is carefully matched with ideal effect settings, so you can simply select a sound and start playing with confidence.

Authentic Acoustic Piano Feel

Damper Resonance

The Italian grand piano, Classic piano, Jazz piano, Hall piano, and Ballad piano sounds faithfully recreate the "damper resonance" effect - the subtle, sympathetic vibrations of the strings that occur when the damper pedal is pressed. This detail brings added depth and realism to the playing experience, capturing the nuanced behavior of an acoustic piano.

Key-off Simulation

Key-off simulation reproduces the subtle sounds produced when fingers release the keys, adding another layer of realism to the playing experience. Together with damper resonance, it brings greater depth and authenticity to every performance.

RH3 Keyboard

The E1 Air features Korg’s Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3) keyboard, designed to replicate the nuanced feel of a grand piano. The key weight is graded across the range, offering a heavier touch in the lower register that becomes lighter toward the top - just like an acoustic instrument. Highly responsive to fast repetition and subtle dynamics, the RH3 accurately captures the full expression of your performance. Key touch control offers five selectable sensitivity levels (light, normal, heavy, stable, fixed), allowing you to tailor the response to your personal playing style.

Full 3-Pedal System with Half-Pedal Support

E1 Air includes a full three-pedal system - damper, soft, and sostenuto - just like a traditional piano. Both the damper and soft pedals support half-pedaling, enabling greater nuance and control over your expression. The pedal positioning has also been carefully refined to provide a more natural and comfortable playing experience.

Specifications

• Keyboard RH3 (Real weighted hammer action 3), 88keys (A0–C8)
• Touch Curves Five available
• Pitch Control Transpose, Master tuning
• Temperament Three types
• Sound Generation Stereo PCM System
• Polyphony 120 notes (max) * The maximum polyphony varies depending on the sound.
• Sounds 30 sounds (10 x 3 banks)
• Effects Brilliance, Reverb, Chorus (3 levels each)
• Recorder Two parts, maximum 14,000 notes (approximately 100 KB)
• Demo Songs 50(Sound Demo Song x 10, Piano Song x 40)
• Metronome Tempo, Time Signature, Accent, sound and Volume controls
• Pedal Damper*, Sostenute, Soft* (*half-pedaling supported)
• Connections LINE IN jack, LINE OUT jack, USB port (Type-B), Headphone jack x 2, PEDAL connector, SPEAKER connector
• Controls Power button, VOLUME knob, PIANO SONG button , TRANSPOSE button, FUNCTION button, TOUCH button, BRILLIANCE button, REVERB button, CHORUS button, BANK button, Sound button × 10, DISPLAY button, +, – buttons, METRONOME button, Play/Pause button, Stop button, Record button, PART1 button, PART2 button
• Wireless method Bluetooth (A2DP Sink)
• Speakers 12 cm x 2
• Amplification 40 W x 2
• Power supply Internal switching adapter, AC 100~240V, 50-60Hz
• Power consumption 25 W
• Dimensions (W x D x H) 1349 × 349 × 766 mm / 53.11 × 13.74 × 30.16 inches / 1349 × 349 × 1011 mm / 53.11 × 13.74 × 39.80 inches (with the key cover opened)
• Weight 47 kg / 103.62 lbs (including Stand)
• Included Items Power cord, Stand with Speaker Box & Pedal unit, Owner’s Manual.