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KORG

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The KORG Pa5X professional arranger sets a new standard for arranger keyboards, combining cutting-edge technology with a design tailored for creativity and precision. Powered by KORG's innovative EDS-XP sound engine, this model delivers a vast library of premium sounds and styles, ensuring professional results for both live performances and studio production. Available in 61, 76 or 88 fully weighted keys, the Pa5X's keybeds offer the authentic feel of a grand piano, supporting expressive playing across all genres. With an intuitive interface and powerful creative tools, this keyboard is designed to inspire musicians and streamline workflows. From detailed acoustic tones to rich electronic textures, the Pa5X provides unmatched versatility and sound quality.

EDS-XP Sound Engine for Expansive Tonal Control

At the core of the Pa5X is KORG's advanced EDS-XP sound engine, delivering a comprehensive sonic palette that includes lush acoustic instruments, dynamic pads, and cutting-edge synth leads. This model features thousands of sounds and hundreds of styles, making it ideal for composing, performing, and producing. Studio-grade effects like reverb, delay, and three-band EQ provide precise tonal sculpting, while premium effects enhance depth and clarity in live and studio settings. The EDS-XP engine ensures musicians can achieve professional sound quality with every performance.

Streamlined Workflow With Intuitive Interface

The Pa5X features an 8" color touchscreen, assignable pads, and illuminated LED buttons, offering seamless navigation and hands-on control. The touchscreen provides visual feedback for every parameter, making it easy to adjust settings and access features. Assignable pads and buttons enhance real-time control, enabling players to fine-tune effects, filters, and other elements during performances. Customizable interface options allow musicians to tailor their workflow, ensuring quick access to essential tools and functions. With its intuitive design, this arranger keyboard simplifies complex setups and enhances productivity.

Comprehensive Tools for Composing and Performing

This arranger keyboard is equipped with powerful features to support composition, practice, and live performance. The 16-track MIDI sequencer allows users to create detailed arrangements and orchestrations, while the advanced metronome offers audio and visual guidance for precise timing. Four stereo master effects and a two-band master EQ provide complete control over mixes. Additional connectivity options include microphone and guitar inputs, allowing the instrument to function as a standalone mixer. These capabilities make the Pa5X an indispensable tool for musicians seeking versatility and professional-grade results.

Durable Build for Touring and Studio Use

The Pa5X is built with a sleek aluminum chassis, combining durability and lightweight construction for road-ready reliability. Its robust materials withstand the demands of frequent use, whether in the studio or on tour. An optional carrying case provides added protection during transport, while the global power supply adapts to any voltage for worry-free operation. KORG's renowned build quality ensures long-term performance, making this model a reliable companion for professional musicians. The durable design guarantees consistent functionality under rigorous conditions.

Advanced Features for Professional Musicians

The KORG Pa5X Professional Arranger delivers premium features, including the EDS-XP sound engine and intuitive controls, to meet the demands of composers, performers, and producers. Designed for both studio and live use, this model provides the tools needed to refine arrangements, explore creative possibilities, and ensure seamless performances. With its weighted keybed and advanced interface, the Pa5X is perfect for musicians seeking professional-grade sound and functionality.

Open Box KORG Pa5X Professional Arranger Level 2 76 Key 197881317379
Open Box KORG Pa5X Professional Arranger Level 2 76 Key 197881317379
Open Box KORG Pa5X Professional Arranger Level 2 76 Key 197881317379

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  • EDS-XP sound engine delivers expansive sonic possibilities for any genre
  • 8-inch color touchscreen ensures effortless navigation and visual feedback
  • Premium fully weighted keybed provides authentic grand piano feel
  • Thousands of sounds and styles inspire creativity and performance
  • Assignable pads and LED buttons enable real-time sound control
  • 16-track MIDI sequencer supports advanced composing and arranging
  • Built-in studio-grade effects offer professional mixing capabilities
  • Durable lightweight aluminum chassis ensures reliable road-ready performance
  • Global power supply adapts automatically for worldwide use

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  • Pa5X 61 keyboard: 61 keys (C2–C7) semi–weighted keys with Aftertouch
  • Case: Aluminum case with wooden side panels
  • Operating system: Upgradable
  • Sound generator: EDS-XP (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-Expanded), multimode filters with resonance, 3-band EQ for each track
  • Polyphony: 160 Voices, 160 Oscillators
  • Keyboard tracks: 3 Insert Effect, 3 Master Effects
  • Style/Song: 10 Insert Effects; 3 Master Effects
  • Final mastering effects: Waves/MaxxAudio Suite
  • Mic Setup: Compressor, EQ, Gate
  • Shift Audio mic processor technology: Four-part Harmonizer, Doubler, Filter, Modulation, Delay, Reverb, AutoPitch
  • Guitar processor: Guitar rack (4 effect-slots) with stompbox and amp simulation
  • Sounds/drum kits: 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
  • Drum factory: More than 2,200 factory sounds
  • User area: 768 Sounds, 384 drum kits
  • Digital drawbars: 9 Footages, Percussion, Key On/Off, Leakage, Vibrato/Chorus, Rotary Speaker with Amp Simulator
  • Features: Defined Nuance Control (DNC) technology 
  • Editing: Quick and full sound editing, drum family and full drum kit editing
  • User PCM Sample memory: 4GB of data, equivalent to 8GB linear when compressed
  • Formats: Loads KORG, WAV, AIFF and SoundFont formats, saves KORG, WAV and AIFF formats
  • Sampling: Full edit, time slice and sampling features
  • Keyboard sets: More than 500 Factory Keyboard Sets, freely programmable, combines four Keyboard Sounds, plus Effects and settings
  • Accessibility: Library accessible from front-panel buttons
  • Special keyboard set: My Setting
  • Players: Patented XDS Crossfade Dual Player with X-Fader Balance control, crossfading between Songs and/or Styles
  • Factory styles: More than 600 Factory Styles, freely programmable, 8 Style Tracks, 4 Keyboard Sets and 4 Pads per Style
  • Features: 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  
  • USB Type B (Device 2.0, for personal computers and tablets): 1 rear
  • Internal drive: 1GB
  • 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, 50/60Hz, < 0.2W in standby/20W normal/45W with PaAS installed
  • Pa5X-88 dimensions (WxDxH): 54.65" x 20.43" x 13.07"
  • PaAS (optional) dimensions (WxDxH): 38.58" x 7.08" x 5.51"
  • Pa5X-88 weight: 57.650 lb.
  • PaAS (optional) weight: 12.56 lb.
  • Accessories: AC Power Cable, Music Stand, Quick Guide manual

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  • I love everything about the keyboard

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byFrank

    fromBoston MA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I am a Ginos guy but I am impressed with this keyboard, I love the sound and it's easy to program, my only problem with it is that it is heavy, Ginos is way more portable because of the weight. The main reason I purchased it was just to give it a try, but I think I'm going to keep both

  • Top Quality Korg product as expected.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byBassdude

    fromCentral Florida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Immediate OS update required for stability, multiple issues out of box. Home Studio/Producer/Local Gig. Excellent Build Quality/Durability/User Interface, Absolute Top Quality Authentic Sound Quality.

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  • asked byKingspian

    fromundisclosed

    Does this Korg Keyboard let's you create your own styles or copy from other styles and customize your own?

    Does this Korg Keyboard let's you create your own styles or copy from other styles and customize your own?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it does.
  • asked byS

    fromundisclosed

    Looking at the images of this keyboard, I noticed that certain styles and sounds are represented by icons displaying pictures of humans. I would like to inquire whether it is possible to customize these icons by replacing them with other images or by providing an option to remove them entirely.

    Looking at the images of this keyboard, I noticed that certain styles and sounds are represented by icons displaying pictures of humans. I would like to inquire whether it is possible to customize these icons by replacing them with other images or by providing an option to remove them entirely.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I don't think so. It's not a function of the unit.
  • asked byMike

    fromAustin, Tx

    What does a Pa5x 88 weighted key weigh?

    What does a Pa5x 88 weighted key weigh?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    45 lbs.
  • asked byRam G

    fromPharr Tx

    Can you layer sounds on this keyboard or are they just preset as they are ?

    Can you layer sounds on this keyboard or are they just preset as they are ?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes you can.
  • asked byMark

    fromSyracuse

    How much on a trade for a mint PA4X for a PA5X 88 key? Thanks

    How much on a trade for a mint PA4X for a PA5X 88 key? Thanks

    Open Reply - Beau
    Our retail store locations do accept trades. You would just need to bring the item to your nearest store to inquire about this.
  • asked byLarry

    fromAthens Georgia

    Do you take trade in's for the pax5 keyboard, i have the pax4 was thinking about upgrading.

    Do you take trade in's for the pax5 keyboard, i have the pax4 was thinking about upgrading.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes. Please bring your instrument to a local Guitar Center for evaluation
  • asked byAyman

    fromSan Antonio

    Does it have any oriantal scale capabilities?

    Does it have any oriantal scale capabilities?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see "https://www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/pa5x/"
  • asked byCyrus

    fromOklahoma City

    Does it have any slot to upgrade ram from 4 gigabytes to 8 or 16 gigabytes?

    Does it have any slot to upgrade ram from 4 gigabytes to 8 or 16 gigabytes?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I don't think so.
  • asked byKamran

    fromWestlake, Ohio

    What is the size of keys on Korg PA5x 88 key? Are they standard piano size or smaller like other keyboards?

    What is the size of keys on Korg PA5x 88 key? Are they standard piano size or smaller like other keyboards?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Full size