Korg PA-5X 61 Oriental
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Korg
PA-5X 61 Oriental
Product Info
Article Number:
596781
Brand:
Korg
Model:
PA-5X 61 Oriental
Category:
Workstation Home Keyboards
Price:
$4,397.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The PA-5X Oriental is a powerhouse for Middle Eastern musicians and performers. It's packed with incredible sounds and sequencing capabilities tailored to that specific musical world, making it a joy to create authentic arrangements. This is a serious tool for professionals seeking top-tier sound and creative control.
Product Description
- Korg PA-5X 61 Oriental
- Oriental Entertainer Keyboard
- 61 Keys with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch
- Over 2600 sounds
- Numerous additional sounds
- styles
- pads and drum kits from the Turkish
- Arabic and Persian music worlds
- Drum kits with Round Robin technology
- Smooth Sound Transition allows you to switch sounds without effects breaking off
- Over 940 styles
- Songbook
- 160-Voice polyphony
- Tiltable
- lockable 8’ touch colour display
- patented double sequencer for styles
- midifiles and audio
- 16 Track sequencer
- Audio Recording
- DSP effects (10 inserts per sequencer + X Master A + X Master B)
- Pad matrix (16 pads) for loops
- samples and functions
- 4-Voice vocal harmoniser with autopitch
- Chord sequencer
- Supports up to 1 TB SD cards as storage media (not included)
- Integrated
- fully-fledged sampler (8 GB sample memory)
- Finaliser integrated in the mixer for adjusting the volume of styles and MIDI files
- 9 Assignable faders with strip display
- Aluminium housing with wooden side panels
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1021 x 374 x 127 mm
- Weight: 15.1 kg
- Includes sheet music stand and mains cable
- *Connections: *
- Stereo output: 2x 6.3 mm jack L/R + R
- balanced
- Individual outputs: 4x 6.3 mm jack
- balanced)
- Pedal connections (Damper
- Assignable 1
- Assignable 2)
- MIDI In/Out/Thru
- Microphone input: XLR/combo socket
- Guitar input with separate gain and storable effects
- Line In 1: 2x 6.3 mm jack R + L
- Line In 2: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- USB to Host
- 2x USB to device
- HDMI video output
- Stereo headphone output on the front: 6.3 mm jack
- Connector for PAAS loudspeaker system (not included)
PROS
- • Exceptional Oriental sound library; authentic, nuanced tones.
- • Double sequencer offers unparalleled style arrangement flexibility.
- • Smooth Sound Transition eliminates audio glitches during sound changes.
- • High-resolution color display enhances usability and visual feedback.
CONS
- • The 61-key size limits expressive playing for pianists.
- • Premium-priced; represents a significant investment for most musicians.
- • Weight makes portability challenging for solo performers.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
61
Key Type
Velocity-sensitive with Aftertouch
Sounds
Over 2600 sounds, focused on Turkish, Arabic, and Persian music
Sequencer
Patented double sequencer, 16-track sequencer, 160-voice polyphony
Speakers
Integrated, fully-flexible (details not specified - likely stereo, moderate power)
Weight
Approximately 16 kg / 35 lbs (estimated based on similar Korg models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It prevents abrupt clicks or pops when changing sounds, crucial for seamless transitions during live sets and avoids distracting the audience.
Absolutely; it allows for layering multiple parts and creating intricate song structures, offering substantial creative control over your music.
While versatile, the pads are primarily designed for triggering samples, functions, and short loops – they don't offer extensive real-time performance control like dedicated controllers.
