Korg E1 Air (Matte Black)

Digital Piano

Designed to bring a clean, understated silhouette that brings modern sophistication to any space, the KORG E1 Air is a premium digital piano that combines refined modern aesthetics with authentic grand piano feel and sound. Built in Japan and featuring KORG’s EvoTone power technology, RH3 keybed, and dual Italian grand piano voices, the E1 Air is engineered for expressive performance and built to integrate seamlessly into contemporary interiors.

With its slim profile, the E1 Air features a strong, stable structure that supports confident playing, even during more dynamic passages. This internal design enhances the acoustic response, allowing the speakers to deliver clear, focused sound with remarkable depth and clarity.

The Sound of Two Italian Concert Grands

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.

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.

Versatile Sounds and Effects

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.

Made in Japa—premium quality you can trust

• From the keyboard to the cabinet, every E1 Air is crafted in Japan with meticulous attention to detail and expert craftsmanship. This commitment to quality ensures lasting reliability, giving you an instrument built to be enjoyed for years.

EvoTone: Premium Power Supply

EvoTone is Korg’s dedicated internal power system provides clean, consistent power that reduces noise, minimizes distortion under dynamic load, and allows the full tonal range of the instrument to shine through. It marks a first for Korg digital pianos and is a significant advancement in sound design. EvoTone improves attack response, enhances dynamic expression, and preserves even the subtlest musical details with exceptional clarity, especially in gentle passages and more nuanced performances.

Precision Speaker Design for a True Piano Experience

The E1 Air features a meticulously tuned speaker system that faithfully reproduces the depth and brilliance of an acoustic piano. The result is sparkling highs, warm lows, and a balanced midrange delivered with clarity and presence. Every detail, from materials and mounting structure to enclosure design has been refined for maximum musicality.

Acoustically Tuned Cabinet

The new cabinet is more than just a visual statement. It plays a key role in shaping the instrument’s sound. Its rigid and tightly sealed construction helps control speaker resonance and improves definition across the frequency range.

Stereo Sound Optimizer

The Stereo Sound Optimizer creates a sense of natural acoustic presence when playing with headphones. It enhances spatial depth and realism, ensuring a more immersive and comfortable listening experience, even during longer sessions.

Seamless Connectivity

Bluetooth audio support

• Connect your smartphone or other Bluetooth device to the E1 Air and play along with your favorite songs or backing tracks. When not in use as a piano, the E1 Air doubles as a high-quality Bluetooth speaker system, adding even more versatility to your space.

USB MIDI/AUDIO

• Using a standard USB cable, the E1 Air connects to your smartphone, tablet, or computer for expanded creative possibilities. Use it as a MIDI controller to trigger external sound modules, record your performance as MIDI data, or play audio from your device directly through the E1 Air’s built-in speakers.

Note: A USB cable (sold separately) is required to connect to a PC, smartphone, or tablet. For iPhone or iPad, a Lightning-USB camera adapter (sold separately) may be needed, depending on the device.

Learning and Creativity

Two-track song recorder to instantly record your performance

• The E1 Air includes a two-track digital recorder, making it easy to capture your playing at any moment. You can record each hand separately. With adjustable playback tempo and space for up to 99 user songs, it’s a powerful tool for practice, review, and creative exploration.

A variety of keyboard layout options

• Split Mode—Assign a different sound to each hand (e.g. bass in the left, piano in the right for jazz)
• Layer Mode—Combine two sounds, such as piano and strings, for a rich orchestral combination.
• Partner Mode—Divide the keyboard into two identical ranges, each with its own damper pedal. This mode is ideal for teacher-student lessons, allowing both players to perform in the same register side by side.

Forty piano songs with helpful features for practicing

• Alongside 10 demonstration songs that showcase the different sounds of the E1 Air, there are also 40 built-in piano songs. Practice at your own pace with adjustable tempo, separate playback for left- and right-hand parts, and A-B repeat for focused repetition of challenging sections.

Built-in metronome for precise practice

• The E1 Air includes an essential metronome function to support accurate timing during practice. It can be turned on or off with a single touch.

Bundled Software and Learning Support

Three-month premium plan trial for Skoove online piano lessons

• The E1 Air includes a three-month premium plan for Skoove, an intuitive online platform designed to help you build piano skills quickly and effectively. Using a hear, learn, perform approach, Skoove blends ear training with practical technique for a well-rounded learning experience.
• You’ll have access to more than 10 structured courses and over 300 songs, with new content added regularly. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your skills, Skoove offers lessons tailored to your level and learning goals.

KORG Module piano keyboard sound module app

• Korg Module is a high-quality sound module app available exclusively for iOS. It features a professional-grade sound library ideal for both live performance and music production. With premium grand piano tones and studio-quality sounds from a range of classic keyboards, it delivers exceptional audio wherever you play or create.

KORG Gadget 2 Le DAW music production app with built-in sound module

• Korg Gadget 2 Le is a streamlined mobile DAW for iPad and iPhone, featuring a collection of compact synthesizers and drum machines known as“gadgets. Its intuitive interface allows you to combine and arrange these elements freely, making music production easy, creative, and fun—whether you’re at home or on the go.

TuneCore Discount Coupon

• Korg has partnered with TuneCore, a leading global music distributor, to offer you 50% off your next single or album release. With TuneCore, you can distribute your music to over 150 digital platforms worldwide and take the next step in your journey as an artist. This offer covers the equivalent of six months of distribution at no additional cost.

FEATURES

• For Beginners and Intermediate Pianists
• 88-Key, RH3 Weighted Hammer Action
• Dual Italian Grand Piano Voices
• Three-Way Pedals with Half-Pedaling
• 120-Note Polyphony
• Acoustically Tuned Cabinet
• 2 Built-In Speakers, 80W Output Power
• 30 Sounds with Effects, 40 Piano Songs
• Bluetooth Audio Playback
• Two-Track Song Recorder