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Korg Pa5X 88-Key Professional Arranger Keyboard

SKU: KOPA5X88 MFR: PA5X88
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  • Experience unparalleled sound quality with Korg's EDS-XP sound engine for rich, expressive tones.
  • Craft intricate arrangements using the Pa5X's 16-track sequencer and extensive style options.
  • Perform live with confidence using the 88-key hammer action keyboard with aftertouch.
  • Seamlessly integrate with your studio via comprehensive MIDI and USB connectivity options.
  • Create custom sounds with 4GB of PCM sample memory for personalized musical expression.
  • Elevate vocals with studio-grade effects using the built-in Mic Processor Technology.
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Rated 5 out of 5

The Best Keyboard!

This is the best Korg Pa5X 61-Key Professional Arranger Keyboard!

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Korg Pa5X Specifications

  • Compatibility

    Legacy Pa-Series models: Styles, Keyboard Sets (Performances), Sounds (Programs), Songs, Pads

  • Keyboard

    88 keys (A0 - C8) Hammer action with Aftertouch

  • Case

    Aluminum case with wooden side panels

  • Operating System

    Upgradable Operating System

  • Sound Generator

    EDS-XP (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-Expanded)
    Multimode filters with resonance, 3-band EQ for each track

  • Polyphony

    160 Voices, 160 Oscillators

  • Mic Processor Technology by Shift Audio

    Mic Setup: Compressor, EQ, Gate
    Four-part Harmonizer, Doubler, Filter, Modulation, Delay, Reverb, AutoPitch

  • Guitar Processor

    Guitar rack (4 effect-slots) with stompbox and amp simulation

  • Sounds / Drum Kits

    Factory: More than 2,200 Factory Sounds
    Five multilayer Stereo Acoustic Pianos with Damper/Body Resonance, GM/XG Sound Sets, more than 130 Drum Kits including Ambient Drums and Round Robin-based Drum Kits
    User Area: 768 Sounds, 384 Drum Kits
    Digital Drawbars: 9 Footages, Percussion, Key On/Off, Leakage, Vibrato/Chorus, Rotary Speaker with Amp Simulator
    Natural Ambience Drum Sounds, Round Robin features

  • Sounds / Drum Kits (Contd.)

    Defined Nuance Control (DNC) Technology
    Quick and Full Sound Editing, Drum Family and Full Drum Kit Editing

  • Sampling

    User PCM Sample memory: 4 GB of data, equivalent to 8 GB linear when compressed
    Loads KORG, WAV, AIFF and SoundFont formats
    Saves KORG, WAV and AIFF formats
    Full Edit, Time Slice, Sampling features

  • Keyboard Sets

    Factory: More than 500 Factory Keyboard Sets, freely programmable
    Combines four Keyboard Sounds, plus Effects and settings
    Library accessible from front-panel buttons
    "My Setting" special Keyboard Set

  • Players

    Patented XDS Crossfade Dual Player with X-Fader Balance control
    Crossfading between Songs and/or Styles

  • Styles

    Factory: More than 600 Factory Styles, freely programmable
    Eight Style Tracks, 4 Keyboard Sets and 4 Pads per Style; Programmable Sounds, Effects and Style parameters
    Guitar Mode 2, Parallel and Fixed NTT (Note Transposition Table)
    Style Record and Event Edit
    Style Elements: 3 Intros, 4 Variations, 4 Fills, 1 Break, 3 Endings

  • Styles (Contd.)

    Style Controls: Play/Stop, Synchro Start, Synchro Stop, Tap Tempo/Reset, Auto Fill, Memory, Bass Inversion, Manual Bass, Bass & Lower
    Backing, Drum & Bass, Individual Style Tracks Mute, Style to Keyboard Set Set

  • Chord Sequencer

    Factory: More than 200 Chord Sequences
    Chord Sequence Recorder/Player
    Chord Sequences can be saved to Style and SongBook Entries

  • Songs

    Patented XDS Crossfade Dual Player with X-Fader Balance control
    Supported formats: MID, KAR, MP3 + Lyrics, MP3+G
    Lyrics, Score, and Chord data can be displayed on screen, or on external video monitor
    Markers with Add, Delete, Edit, Loop and AutoScroll functions
    Jukebox function
    Full-featured, 16-track Sequencer, Song Edit

  • MP3 Player / Recorder

    Double MP3 Player and MP3 Recorder
    Records MP3 files, including Styles, MIDI Songs, MP3 Songs, Keyboard Sounds, Pads, Matrix, Microphone, Guitar, Effects
    Transpose (+6/-5 semitones), Tempo Change ( +/-30%)
    Vocal Remover

  • SongBook

    Fully programmable music database based on Styles, MIDI Songs (MID and KAR files), MP3 Songs with Artist and Genre tags
    Filtering and sorting options
    User definable Set Lists

  • Pads

    Factory: More than 400 Pads
    Four Assignable Pads + Stop Buttons
    Pad Record function

  • Control Section

    9 Assignable Sliders, 9 Assignable Buttons, Strip Display; 4 Preset + 1 User settings

  • Matrix Section

    16 Matrix Pads, 4 Preset buttons

  • Style/Song Controls

    Play/Stop, Go To Start, Style Select, Song Select, Xfader, Tempo +/-, Tempo Lock, Tap Tempo/Reset, Synchro Start, Synchro Stop, Fade In/Out, Chord Scan (Lower, Upper), Chord Sequence, Memory, AutoFill

  • General Controls

    Master Volume, Octave Transpose, Master Transpose, Dial, Up/+, Down/-, Joystick (Pitch + Modulation), Ribbon, 3 Assignable Switches, Search, Shift, Keyboard Sounds On/Off, Split, Ensemble, Rec/Edit, Menu, Exit

  • Scale Controls

    On-screen Quarter Tone and Arabic Scale, memorized in the Keyboard Sets; Presets assignable to any button or footswitch

  • Control Inputs

    Damper Pedal; supports half-pedaling with the optional KORG DS-1H pedal 2 Assignable Pedal/Footswitch

  • Audio Inputs

    Mic: Mono with Gain control and Phantom Power (Combo XLR, balanced)
    Guitar: Mono with Gain control (1/4" jack, unbalanced)
    Line 1: Left/Right (1/4" jacks, balanced)
    Line 2: Stereo (1/8" mini-jack, unbalanced)

  • Audio Outputs

    Line: Main Left/Right, Separate Outs 1/2/3/4 (1/4" jacks, balanced
    Headphones (1/4" jack)

  • Video Output

    HDMI connector

  • MIDI

    IN, OUT, THRU standard MIDI connectors
    USB to MIDI, through the USB Device port
    16 User-definable MIDI Presets

  • USB

    Type A (Host 3.0, for storage devices and controllers): 1 front, 2 rear
    Type B (Device 2.0, for personal computers and tablets): 1 rear

  • Storage

    Internal Drive: 1 GB
    Micro SD Card (not included): Rear-panel slot with plastic cover
    USB Flash Drive (not included): Can be connected to the USB Host ports

  • Display

    8" Wide capacitive color TouchView TFT display, 800 x 480 resolution

  • Clock

    Internal System Clock

  • Power Consumption

    100-240 Volts, 50/60 Hz
    < 0.2 Watt in standby / 20 Watt normal / 45 Watt with PaAS installed

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    49.68 x 15.60 x 5.74" (1,262 x 396.4 x 146.0mm) (without music stand, display fully lowered)

  • Weight

    44.31 lbs (20.1kg)

  • UPC Code

    4959112236851

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  • Pedals (1)
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  • Memory & Storage (3)

About Korg Pa5X

FEATURED REVIEWS

The Best Keyboard!

By Michael G.

This is the best Korg Pa5X 61-Key Professional Arranger Keyboard!

Why settle for the ordinary when you can experience the extraordinary with the Pa5X 88-Key Professional Arranger Keyboard from KORG This flagship model redefines the concept of an arranger keyboard, offering a unique blend of innovative features and premium quality design.

The Pa5X is a powerhouse of creativity, equipped with a state-of-the-art EDS-XP (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - Expanded) sound engine. This advanced technology, building on the legacy of the Pa4X, delivers a rich and inspiring sonic experience, with 24 stereo oscillators and 160 voices of polyphony powering thousands of high-quality sounds across a wide spectrum of musical genres.

The keyboard's user-friendly interface is centered around a large 8" tiltable touchscreen, displaying a completely redesigned GUI (graphical user interface). The color-driven interface, complemented by multi-colored LED buttons, simplifies navigation and enhances your music-making experience.

The Pa5X is not just about performance; it's also about aesthetics. The keyboard boasts a sturdy aluminum body and genuine wooden side-panels, exuding an air of elegance and durability. The 88-key weighted action provides an authentic piano-like touch, with aftertouch control for added expressivity.

The keyboard's advanced chord recognition system, coupled with a full library of chord sequences, enables you to create rich musical arrangements, regardless of the genre. The Smooth Sound Transition (SST) technology ensures seamless transitions between sounds, styles, and songs, enhancing the realism of your performance.

The Pa5X also features dual crossfading players, allowing you to play two styles, MIDI files, or MP3 files simultaneously. The onboard sampler lets you create new sounds, drum kits, and audio loops, while the intuitive mixer section offers extensive effects processing.

With a plethora of audio, control, and storage connections, including MIDI, USB, HDMI, Audio In and Out, and Pedal Connectors, the Pa5X offers unrivaled versatility. Whether you're a live performer or a studio musician, the Pa5X is designed to elevate your music to new heights. Experience the next generation of arranger keyboards with the KORG Pa5X.

Korg Pa5X Features

  • Premium Quality and Elegant Design
  • Modern and Streamlined User Interface
  • Stunningly rich sound-engine: EDS-XP
  • Real-time controllers
  • Advanced chord recognition, and a library full of chord sequences
  • Smooth transition between Sounds, Styles and Songs
  • Two cross-fading Players able to mix everything: Styles to Midi-files, or Midi-files to MP3-files, or Styles to Styles (unique to the Pa5X)
  • Each player displays lyrics and score
  • Create your own Styles and Songs
  • SongBook, a music library always with you
  • A complete sound library
  • Onboard mixer with insert, master, final and mastering effects
  • Dedicated Microphone and Guitar inputs with dedicated effects for each
  • MIDI, USB, HDMI, Audio in and Out, Pedal connectors
  • Standard File Formats

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Experience unparalleled sound quality with Korg's EDS-XP sound engine for rich, expressive tones.
  • Craft intricate arrangements using the Pa5X's 16-track sequencer and extensive style options.
  • Perform live with confidence using the 88-key hammer action keyboard with aftertouch.
  • Seamlessly integrate with your studio via comprehensive MIDI and USB connectivity options.
  • Create custom sounds with 4GB of PCM sample memory for personalized musical expression.
  • Elevate vocals with studio-grade effects using the built-in Mic Processor Technology.

What's in the box:

  • Korg Pa5X 88-Key Professional Arranger Keyboard
  • AC Power Cable
  • Music Stand
  • User Manual
  • Korg 1 Year Limited Warranty