KORG Poetry Magnifique - Digital Piano with Historical Sounds and RH3 Keyboard
The KORG Poetry Magnifique is much more than a digital piano; it's a tribute to the golden age of the Romantic piano, designed for pianists seeking a profound connection with music and history. This high-end instrument merges refined aesthetics with cutting-edge sound technology, delivering a performance experience that evokes the expressiveness of the most revered concert grand pianos. Its cabinet, with an elegant and timeless "Poetic Brown" wood finish, not only graces any space but also provides a solid and stable foundation for uncompromising performance, thanks to its robust design inspired by the acclaimed E1 Air series.
At the heart of Poetry Magnifique are two meticulously modeled grand piano sounds that give it a unique character. The first is a faithful recreation of a legendary 1843 Pleyel piano, the same type of instrument Frédéric Chopin favored for its clear, lyrical tone and poetic resonance. The second is a brilliant and powerful contemporary Italian grand piano , known for its clarity and rich expressiveness, ideal for a vast repertoire ranging from classical to jazz and pop. This duality of sound allows the performer to explore different musical worlds with unprecedented authenticity.
Main Features
A Keyboard with an Acoustic Soul: RH3
The feel of an acoustic piano is essential, and the Poetry Magnifique perfectly captures it with its Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3) keyboard. This 88-key weighted mechanism accurately simulates the hammer action of a grand piano, with a gradation from heavier resistance in the bass notes to lighter touch in the treble. For complete customization, the keyboard offers five touch sensitivity curves (light, normal, heavy, steady, fixed), allowing each pianist to fine-tune the instrument's response to their unique playing style.
Powerful Surround Sound System
To project its exquisite sounds with the fidelity they deserve, the piano is equipped with a powerful 40W x 2 amplification system (80W total) . This system powers two large-diameter 12cm speakers housed in a bass-reflex enclosure. The result is a deep, nuanced sound with an imposing presence. The bass is punchy and defined, while the treble shines with clarity, creating an immersive, room-filling sound experience without the need for external amplification.
Modern Connectivity for Today's Musician
The Poetry Magnifique seamlessly integrates the most advanced digital tools. It features Bluetooth Audio connectivity, allowing you to wirelessly stream music from a smartphone or tablet through the piano's speakers—ideal for practicing along with backing tracks or simply enjoying your favorite music with high-quality sound. Furthermore, its USB Type-B port handles both MIDI and audio, facilitating connection to a computer to use the piano as a virtual instrument controller or to record your performances directly into a digital audio workstation (DAW).
A Tribute to Chopin
This piano pays special tribute to Frédéric Chopin, including 50 of the composer's masterpieces in its internal memory. These pieces are not merely for demonstration; they are an exceptional study tool. A score book of these 50 works is included, allowing pianists to learn and play along with the recordings, enriching their musical understanding and technique.
Benefits for the Pianist
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Historical Inspiration: Playing with the sound of an 1843 Pleyel transports the performer to the era of Chopin, offering a new perspective and an inexhaustible source of creative inspiration.
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Expression Without Limits: The combination of the RH3 keyboard and detailed piano sounds allows for dynamic and nuanced performance, capturing every subtlety of the interpretation.
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Design that Complements Your Home: Its elegant and compact furniture in a "Poetic Brown" finish integrates harmoniously into any decor, becoming the center of attention in the room.
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Versatile and Effective Practice: Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, the integrated metronome, the "Partner" mode (which divides the keyboard into two identical zones for classes) and the inclusion of Chopin's works, study sessions are more productive and entertaining.
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All-in-One Solution: With its powerful speaker system and three-pedal unit (mutar, sostenuto, soft) with half-pedal support, the Poetry Magnifique offers a complete piano experience right out of the box.
Use Cases
This piano is the ideal choice for a wide range of musicians. It's perfect for the amateur or advanced pianist looking for a primary instrument for their home that offers superior sound and touch in an elegant format. It's also an exceptional tool for conservatory students who need realistic keyboard action for practicing at home. Finally, composers and music producers will appreciate its superb piano sound and easy integration with digital recording environments via USB.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Bluetooth connectivity also transmit MIDI?
- No, the built-in Bluetooth functionality is designed for audio reception (Bluetooth Audio). This allows you to play music from your devices through the piano's speakers. MIDI data transmission is done via the USB Type-B port.
- What type of pedals does it include and what advanced features do they support?
- The piano includes a fixed, integrated three-pedal unit: Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft. The Damper pedal is compatible with the half-pedal function, allowing for more gradual and expressive control of the resonance, similar to an acoustic piano.
- Is assembling the piano complicated?
- The piano is delivered disassembled in several parts (main keyboard unit, side panels, back panel, and pedal unit). Assembly is straightforward and can be done following the instructions in the user manual, generally with two people to facilitate handling the parts.
- How many different sounds does it have besides the two main pianos?
- The KORG Poetry Magnifique features a total of 30 high-quality sounds, including electric pianos, organs, harpsichord, vibraphone, strings, and other instruments, offering great sonic versatility for any musical genre.
Project description
88-key digital piano with a weighted keyboard featuring RH3 (Real Weighted Hammer Action 3) and five touch sensitivity curves. Stereo PCM sound generator with 120-voice polyphony and 30 built-in sounds. Includes two main grand piano sounds: an 1843 Pleyel and a modern Italian piano. 40W x 2 amplification system with two 12cm speakers and a bass reflex enclosure. Connectivity: Line output (L/MONO, R), two headphone outputs (stereo jack), USB Type B (MIDI/Audio), pedal input, and Bluetooth (A2DP, Sink). Includes a three-pedal unit (Damper, Sostenuto, Soft) with a half-pedal support. Dimensions: 1349 × 349 × 766 mm. Weight: 47.4 kg.
