Dynatone
Corporate brand
UnclaimedSouth Korean manufacturer of digital pianos and electronic musical instruments, spun off from KEC in 2000.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
Dynatone Corp. (다이나톤) is a South Korean manufacturer of digital pianos and electronic musical instruments. The company traces its origins to the electronic musical instrument division of KEC, which began producing electronic instruments in 1987 under the DYNATONE brand — the first such production in South Korea. In 2000 the division was spun off and Dynatone Corp. was established as an independent company. Its headquarters are in Seoul, while its manufacturing smart factory and research institute are located in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province. Dynatone's core product line is digital pianos, and the company has developed its own sound chips and keyboard actions, including the RPS V3 SOUND chip (2002), the ARHA (Advanced Real Hammer Action) keyboard (2010), and the ROS V5 & V5 Plus SOUND chip (2015). It also developed the world's first digital piano dedicated to music education, the KDP-940, in 1998, and has produced automatic-playing pianos with proprietary technology. The company holds numerous patents related to intelligent digital pianos, Korean traditional instrument sounds, and brain-activity management systems using digital pianos. Dynatone has been recognized with various awards and designations, including the 'Hi Seoul Brand Company' title for nine consecutive years, the 'Global Living Luxury Goods' selection in 2015, and the 'World-Class Small and Medium Enterprise' designation. It has participated in the world's three major musical instrument trade shows (Musik Messe, NAMM Show, Music China) for 19 consecutive years since 2000. In 2013 it established Dynatone America Corp. (DAC) in the United States. The company exports to over 30 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. As of the 2020s, Dynatone continues to operate from its expanded Seoul headquarters and Gumi factory, and remains focused on digital pianos and music education solutions.
History
Dynatone's history is intertwined with that of KEC (Korea Electronics Company). In 1969, Korea Toshiba Corporation, a predecessor of both KEC and Dynatone, was established. In 1972, Korea Television Corporation was founded. In 1974, Korea Toshiba changed its name to Korea Electronics Company (KEC). In 1981, KEC absorbed Korea Television Corporation and unified under the KEC name. In 1984, KEC established its comprehensive research institute. In 1987, KEC began production of electronic musical instruments under the DYNATONE brand — the first such production in South Korea. In 1994, cumulative production of electronic instruments surpassed 5 million units. In 1995, KEC developed a sound source IC for digital pianos and supplied electronic keyboards to Samsung Electronics under the DYNATONE brand. In 1996, KEC acquired LG Electronics' electronic musical instrument division, relocated its production base to Gumi, and established an electronic musical instrument research institute. In 1997, cumulative production surpassed 7 million units. In 1998, KEC developed the KDP-940, the world's first digital piano dedicated to music education, and began exporting to about 30 countries in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. In 2000, KEC changed its name to KEC Co., Ltd., spun off its electronic musical instrument division, and established Dynatone Co., Ltd. In 2001, Dynatone received the 'One Million Dollar Export Tower' and the 'Export Meritorious Service Award' from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, and was selected as a 'Technology Evaluation Venture Company'. In 2002, it established Korea's first corporate-affiliated electronic musical instrument research institute (recognized by the Korea Industrial Technology Association), was certified as a 'Quality Technology Company' by the Korea Technology Credit Guarantee Fund, received the 'YOUNG FRONTIER AWARD' from the Ministry of Information and Communication and the Small and Medium Business Administration, and developed a digital piano equipped with Korea's first 128-polyphony 'RPS V3 SOUND' chip. In 2003, it achieved the No. 1 market share in South Korea's domestic digital piano market. In 2006, Dynatone was designated a 'Hi Seoul Brand Company' by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and developed proprietary technology for automatic-playing pianos, obtaining two patents. In 2007, it was certified as an 'INNOBIZ' (technology-innovative SME). In 2008, it was certified as a venture company by KIBO. In 2010, it developed the ARHA (Advanced Real Hammer Action) keyboard. In 2011, it received the 'Digital Piano Sector Top Mark' for the 10th consecutive year (since 2002) from the Korean Standards Association, and was designated a promising SME for six years (2007–2009, 2011–2013) by the Seoul Regional Small and Medium Business Administration's export support center. In 2012, it was designated a 'Hi Seoul Brand Company' for the 8th consecutive year (since 2006), received the Good Design Award from the Ministry of Knowledge Economy and the Korea Institute of Design Promotion, and was selected for the 'AT&D Korea Brand'. In 2013, Dynatone established Dynatone America Corp. (DAC) in the United States, was selected as one of the '100 Best Companies to Work For' by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and was selected as a 'Global IP Star Company' by the Gyeongbuk Intellectual Property Center. In 2014, it developed an intelligent digital piano (holding five related patents), was selected as a 'Global Creative and Innovative Excellent Company' by the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation, and was designated a Hi Seoul Brand Company for the 9th consecutive year. In 2015, it developed Korea's first 256-polyphony 'ROS V5 & V5 Plus SOUND' and was selected as a 'Global Living Luxury Goods' by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. In 2016, it was selected as a 'Youth-Friendly Small Giant Company' by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and developed Korean traditional instrument sound sources for digital pianos and hardware for implementing Korean traditional instrument sounds (related patent applications). In 2017, Dynatone was selected as 'Company of the Month' by Gumi City, signed an MOU for AI application technology development and commercialization cooperation with POSTECH and the Gyeongbuk IT Convergence Industry Technology Institute, received the 'Hi Seoul Excellent Product Award' in the innovative brand category (DPR-3160K) and the idea product category (SLP-350) from the Seoul Business Agency, and was selected for 'This Month's Top SME Product' by the Small and Medium Business Administration and Korea Economic Daily. In 2018, it received a commendation from the Presidential Committee for Balanced National Development for contributions to balanced national development and regional economic revitalization, and began a music education-linked sales business (Happy Piano Happy Music Class). In 2019, it received a commendation from the Gyeongsangbuk-do Governor in the ICT/SW Solution Provider category, was selected as a 'Good Company to Work For' by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and participated in the world's three major musical instrument trade shows (Germany's Musik Messe, USA's NAMM Show, China's Music China) for the 19th consecutive year (since 2000). In 2021, Dynatone was selected as a 'Small Giant Company' by the Ministry of Employment and Labor and developed a brain activity management system using digital pianos (related patent application). In 2022, it expanded and relocated its Seoul headquarters and Gumi factory. In 2023, it received a commendation for contributions to trade promotion and economic development from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and was selected for 'This Year's Top SME Product' by the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency.
- 2015
Developed Korea's first 256-polyphony 'ROS V5 & V5 Plus SOUND'; selected as 'Global Living Luxury Goods'.
- 2014
Developed intelligent digital piano (5 related patents); selected as 'Global Creative and Innovative Excellent Company'; designated Hi Seoul Brand Company for 9th consecutive year.
- 2013
Established Dynatone America Corp. (DAC) in the United States; selected as '100 Best Companies to Work For'; selected as 'Global IP Star Company'.
- 2012
Designated 'Hi Seoul Brand Company' for 8th consecutive year; received Good Design Award; selected for 'AT&D Korea Brand'.
- 2011
Received 'Digital Piano Sector Top Mark' for 10th consecutive year; designated promising SME for six years.
- 2010
Developed ARHA (Advanced Real Hammer Action) keyboard.
- 2008
Certified as a venture company by KIBO.
- 2007
Certified as 'INNOBIZ' (technology-innovative SME).
- 2006
Designated 'Hi Seoul Brand Company'; developed proprietary automatic-playing piano technology with two patents.
- 2003
Achieved No. 1 market share in South Korea's domestic digital piano market.
Products and positioning
South Korean digital piano manufacturer with proprietary sound and keyboard technology, focused on music education and export markets.
KDP-940
World's first digital piano dedicated to music education, developed in 1998.
RPS V3 SOUND digital piano
Digital piano with Korea's first 128-polyphony sound chip, developed in 2002.
ARHA keyboard digital pianos
Digital pianos featuring the Advanced Real Hammer Action keyboard developed in 2010.
ROS V5 & V5 Plus SOUND digital pianos
Digital pianos with Korea's first 256-polyphony sound chip, developed in 2015.
Automatic-playing pianos
Proprietary automatic-playing pianos with two patents, developed from 2006.
Intelligent digital piano
Intelligent digital piano developed in 2014 with five related patents.
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