The Korg Pa5X 88 Professional Arranger Keyboard is the newest addition to the range of arranger keyboards from Korg. Completely redesigned including changed controls a premium brushed aluminium finish with wooden side panels similar to many analogue synthesizers. With the Pa5X Korg has undertaken a redefinition of the purpose of the arranger keyboard making its uses more applicable to todays world. The Pa5X improves in many ways on its predecessor. The EDS-XP engine provides some of the best synthesis capabilities ever seen on an arranger keyboard. The new sampling engine allows for round-robin sampling on the drumkits included in the instrument. The fantastic new array of controls allows for a deeper level of interaction than ever before. The amount of ins and outs has also been expanded you can hook your entire band up to the Pa5X and become the hub of the whole ensemble. Update to Version 1.2.0 today and unlock a range of new features and enhancements including Korgs new Add-On musical resources. The version 1.2 update also includes a wide variety of new sounds new editing capabilities for Style/Pad creation and Groove Import for audio slices so you can create new and inspiring rhythms/melodies. For more information on the new update see below.
New functions sounds enhancements and more! – Version 1.2 update A huge update to the onboard operating system version 1.2.0 brings with it a massive list of updates enhancements and brand new features. One of the most revolutionary new features is the support for Add-On musical resources including samples sounds and styles. The Add-On musical resources can be incorporated via a microSD card from the Local area allowing you to browse and incorporate your chosen content. With a range of new musical resources at your disposal Korg have created 34 styles 23 sounds (programs) 23 keyboard sets and 122 library pads spanning everything from guitars and synths to percussion and cinematic sounds. Other notable new features Style/Pad creation with onboard editing capabilities; Groove Import for audio slices and optimised system functionality for fluid playability navigation and more. Intuitive design for maximum expressiveness The new look of this keyboard has been designed with the modern keys player in mind. The beautiful aluminium body adds a touch of quality and durability while the wooden side panels also add a premium feel that is reminiscent of the Korg prologue. As well as the vast range of rich and articulate sounds the Pa5x delivers an intuitive and dynamic interface that provides all the controls and parameters youll need to craft the perfect sound. The fully weighted keys are naturally-responsive providing both velocity and aftertouch sensitivity for a natural and articulate sound for a range of playing styles. The display is large and features capacity touch capability. As well as controlling the instrument itself the screen can be used to show key performance information such as lyrics chord charts or even sheet music. Markers can be placed so you can navigate around songs easily. Songs styles and sounds can also be stored in the songbook. The songbook is a database of tunes that can be organised into setlists for specific performances. Whats more the songbook can also be synchronised with external score readers or tablets. Exceptional sound generation and articulation The Pa5X delivers exception sound quality and definition utilising the newly-developed EDS-XP (Enhanced Definition Synthesis – Expanded) sound engine from Korg. The EDS-XP engine is immensely powerful with 24 stereo oscillators and 160 note polyphony this will sound better than anything before. The built-in sound library for this keyboard is huge with 2200 factory sounds from every genre. Pianos to electric pianos orchestral sounds to synthesizer sounds. This product offers unmatched diversity. A whole new drawbar organ section takes full advantage of the Pa5Xs design for realistic controls. The Smooth Sound Transition allows you to crossfade between styles or sound smoothly using the crossfade slider. As well as the onboard sounds the Pa5X features a sampler which is compatible with Wav AIFF and SF2 formats. With a vast amount of editing functionality built in to the instrument you can fine tune your samples or even transform an audio loop into a percussive kit. Diverse and innovative styles The Pa5X has more than 600 backing styles each with three introductions four variations four fills a break and three endings. With practically every musical genre covered you will be able to perform and compose entire tunes with ease. Korg has developed new drum and percussion sounds with the use of round-robin technology. The round-robin means that multiple recorded samples can be played when a note is repeated adding a human element to the drums and enhancing the feel of the beat. You can also dig into these kits and edit each individually and really craft a drum sound that is unique to you. More ways to make music Korg have really worked on adding more ways to interact and make music with the Pa5X. The fader bank features a small auxiliary display underneath which can display what each fader is even when something different is on the main display. The joystick and ribbon controller are freely assignable so any sound parameter can be adjusted. The joystick is also replaceable so any mechanical wear and tear wont spell the end for such a great feature. There are also countless buttons and other controls on the front panel of this instrument making for a dizzying amount of control over your sound. The pad matrix is ideal for signal routings in a synth or for performing drum parts. The Pa5X introduces a brand new dual players feature. This allows you to play two styles MIDI files or MP3 files simultaneously and in any combination. These can be blended using the crossfader or used to queue up another song while another song is playing. The new sound engine onboard will ensure that any transitions are seamless. Onboard studio-grade effects The Pa5X features some of the best effects from Korgs library. All studio-level. You are able to add inserts to your sounds as well as master effects. A final stage is also available for those final touches. In a long-lasting collaboration with Waves Audio the Pa5X has some the best quality mastering functionality at this final stage. Ensuring that the final product is polished and professional. Korg have teamed up with Shift Audio to provide industry-leading vocal effects for any connected microphone. These include a four-voice harmonizer that can create lifelike backing vocals and a new Auto Pitch feature. The guitar input can also have a stack of four insert effects. The included amp simulations of legendary Vox amps and vintage pedal simulations will excite any guitar player who works with the Pa5X. Versatile connectivity and storage The Pa5X features a range of connectivity options including main left and right output plus two four additional outputs. The MIDI and USB can be used for controllers or external storage devices. The HDMI out can connect to an external display for more flexibility in use. The Pa5X also has an XLR for microphones a jack for guitars and jacks and a minijack for additional inputs. Up to three pedals can be connected two of which can be assigned to many onboard parameters. Specifications Keyboard: Pa5X 61: 61 keys (C2 – C7) Semi–weighted keys with Aftertouch Pa5X 76: 76 keys (E1 – G7) Semi–weighted keys with Aftertouch Pa5X 88: 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 Effects: Keyboard Tracks: 3 Insert Effect; 3 Master Effects Style/Song: 10 Insert Effects; 3 Master Effects Master EQ and Finalizer for Songs and Styles Final Mastering Effects: Waves | MaxxAudio Suite 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 2200 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 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 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 Compatibility: Legacy Pa-Series models: Styles Keyboard Sets (Performances) Sounds (Programs) Songs Pads 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 600 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) (without music stand display fully lowered): Pa5X-88: 1262.0 x 396.4 x 146.0 mm / 49.68” x 15.60” x 5.74” Pa5X-76: 1233.1 x 374.3 x 126.8 mm / 48.54” x 14.73” x 4.99” Pa5X-61: 1021.1 x 374.3 x 126.8 mm / 40.20” x 14.73” x 4.99” PaAS (optional): 980 x 180 x 140 mm / 38.58” x 7.08” x 5.51” Weight: Pa5X-88: 20.1 kg / 44.31 lbs Pa5X-76: 17.4 kg / 38.36 lbs Pa5X-61: 15.1 kg / 33.29 lbs PaAS (optional): 5.70 kg / 12.56 lbs Accessories: AC Power Cable Music Stand Quick Guide manual Options: PaAS Amplification System ST-SV1-BK Keyboard Stand EXP-2 Foot Controller XVP-20 Expression/Volume Pedal DS-1H Damper Pedal (supports half-pedaling) PS-1 Pedal Switch PS-3 Pedal Switch VOX V860 Volume Pedal
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