G1B Air

Three of the world’s finest grand pianos

At the heart of the Korg G1 are three world-famous concert pianos, each with its own unique character, selected from renowned manufacturers in Germany, Austria and Japan to suit the needs of different pianists.

Together, they let you experience three completely different grand piano sounds at home: the German piano, known for its richness and power with brilliant highs and rounded bass; the Austrian piano, offering a warm yet brilliantly colourful tone with a rich heritage; and the Japanese piano, characterised by a dynamic sound that suits a wide range of genres from classical to jazz and pop.

Multiple sound samples for outstanding realism

To achieve a sound as close as possible to an acoustic instrument, the three main pianos in the G1 analyse performance dynamics and seamlessly select between multiple piano samples, realistically reflecting the player’s expression from delicate pianissimo to powerful fortissimo.

This realism is further enhanced by detailed damper resonance when the pedal is held, sympathetic string resonance based on KRONOS piano sound technology, and key-off simulation that recreates the subtle sounds produced as the player’s fingers lift from the keys.

Sophisticated and elegant design

While paying homage to the acoustic piano’s traditional form, a new design philosophy elevates the G1 above the bland, rectangular appearance of many digital pianos. The back panel enhances the sense of quality and the overall rigidity of the unit, and also provides privacy from the front.

The contemporary design features distinctive softly curved legs which accentuate the overall styling of the instrument and, at only 29 cm in depth, the G1 can be placed virtually anywhere. The keyboard is protected by a soft-fall key cover that forms a full-width music rest when opened, while your sheet music is held in position by a shaped retaining channel.

Premium RH3 keyboard

The G1 features the real weighted hammer action 3 (RH3) keyboard which accurately simulates the playing experience of a grand piano, with a heavier playing feel in the lower register that becomes lighter as you move up the keyboard. It is extremely responsive, even when notes are repeated quickly, while the performer’s expressive dynamics are faithfully interpreted even in the most complex passages.

Key touch control is also provided, with a choice of five levels of sensitivity (light, normal, heavy, stable, fixed) to specify how your playing dynamics are reflected by the sound produced.

32 high-quality instruments sounds and studio effects

In addition to the three concert grand piano sounds, the G1 also offers electric piano sounds, organ, clavi, vibraphone, acoustic guitar, strings and more, giving you 32 richly expressive sounds. Three high-quality effects are also available: brilliance, reverb, and chorus. Optimal effects are preset for each of the built-in sounds, so all you need to do is select a sound and enjoy playing immediately with the ideal settings.

Three pedals as standard with half-pedalling

The pedals are an essential element of piano performance, and the G1 is equipped with the full complement of three pedals found on a grand piano: damper, soft and sostenuto. The damper and soft pedals also feature half-pedalling for even more detailed expression.

A variety of keyboard layout options

Simply by pressing one button, you can apply a bass sound to the lower register of the keyboard. Play piano with your right hand and bass with your left to instantly enjoy jazz performance styles. By pressing two of the tone buttons simultaneously, you can easily layer two sounds together. For example, layer piano and strings to play with a rich piano and orchestra combination.

There’s also a partner mode that enables you to divide the piano keyboard into two identical sections on left and right, each with their own damper pedal. This is a great way for teacher and pupil to play duets or copy and practise during lessons.