KORG XE20 - 88-key digital piano with auto accompaniment and German/Italian pianos

KORG XE20 - 88-key digital piano with auto accompaniment and German/Italian pianos

The KORG XE20 is an 88-key digital piano with NH (Natural Weighted Hammer) graded action that combines traditional piano playing with full-band automatic accompaniment that’s ready to play in real time. It features two carefully sampled concert grand pianos — German Piano and Italian Piano —and an extensive palette of over 705 sounds and 41 drum kits to suit any playing style. Its 18W × 2 speaker system with bass-reflex enclosures delivers punch and clarity, while performance features (variations, fills , intro / ending ) and set lists speed up your workflow in the studio and at home.

As an ensemble piano , the XE20 puts 280 Styles at your left hand with full control of variations and timing; with your right, play melodies and layers naturally thanks to the NH keyboard. Maximum polyphony reaches 184 voices (up to 120 with the German/Italian pianos; other sounds up to 64), ensuring dense, seamless performances. For practicing and creating, it includes a 12-track real-time sequencer (4 keyboard parts + 8 accompaniment parts), SMF and MP3/WAV playback from USB, a metronome , and a software suite with Skoove , KORG Module , and KORG Gadget 2 Le .

Main features

• NH 88-key (A0–C8) keyboard with graded hammer action and four touch curves.
• Premium piano sound : two grand pianos (German/Italian) with rich and expressive response.
• Auto-accompaniment : 280 styles with intro , 4 variations, fills , breaks , and endings ; sync start/stop and tap tempo .
• Sonteca : more than 705 sounds + 41 kits (includes GM bank).
• Polyphony : max. 184 voices (German/Italian max. 120; other sounds max. 64).
• Speakers and power : 2 elliptical 57 × 126 mm in bass-reflex box, 18 W × 2 , with 8 types of speaker EQ .
• Sequencer (Style mode): Real-time recording, up to 999 songs /≈100,000 notes; SMF 0/1 and MP3/WAV (44.1 kHz/16-bit) playback from USB.
• Connectivity : L/MONO, R (6.3 mm jack), headphone (3.5 mm), Audio In (3.5 mm), USB-A (to Device) for memory/controllers, USB-B (to Host) with MIDI over USB ; pedal and foot controller inputs.
• Includes : power adapter, music stand, and damper pedal ( half-damper /sostenuto compatibility with PU-2 or DS-1H unit on German/Italian pianos).
• Dimensions and weight : 1,312 × 336 × 118 mm; 11.4 kg ; consumption 13 W.

Product benefits

• Authentic piano experience : graded NH action and concert grand pianos that inspire from the first touch.
• Effective learning and practice : metronome, sequencer, and Skoove software for progress with feedback.
• Instant creativity : automatic band with 280 styles, variations and fills instantly.
• Modern integration : USB audio playback, USB MIDI, and dedicated PA/monitors outputs.
• Powerful sound at home : 36W total with enclosures optimized for solo or accompanied piano.

Use cases

• Home studio : silent practice with headphones, playback of backing tracks and recording ideas.
• Composition : Outlining tracks with styles and 12-track sequencing before passing them to the DAW.
• Events and Classes : Organized by set lists and simple control for quick repertoire changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it come with pedals? It includes a damper pedal . You can add the PU-2 (3 pedals) or a DS-1H for a half-damper on German/Italian pianos.
• Can I play audio from a USB drive? Yes, it supports MP3 and WAV (44.1 kHz/16-bit) from USB drives.
• Does it connect to a computer? Yes, via USB-B (to Host) with MIDI over USB for use with apps and DAWs.

Description for projects

KORG XE20 digital piano with NH keyboard (88 A0–C8); German / Italian pianos; max. 184 polyphony (German/Italian max. 120; other sounds max. 64); 705+ sounds and 41 kits ; 280 styles (intro/4 variations/fills/break/ending); 12-track real-time sequencer (4 keyboard + 8 accompaniment), up to 999 songs/≈100,000 notes; SMF 0/1 and MP3/WAV player; 57 × 126 mm ×2 elliptical speakers, 18 W × 2 ; connectivity: L/MONO, R , 3.5 mm Headphones, 3.5 mm Audio In , USB-A (to Device) , USB-B (to Host) , MIDI over USB, foot controller and pedal; power supply via included adapter Dimensions 1,312 × 336 × 118 mm ; weight 11.4 kg ; includes music stand and damper pedal.