Korg PA-5X 76 Oriental
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Korg
PA-5X 76 Oriental
Product Info
Article Number:
596782
Brand:
Korg
Model:
PA-5X 76 Oriental
Category:
Workstation Home Keyboards
Price:
$4,761.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The PA-5X 76 Oriental is a powerhouse for Middle Eastern and Persian music performance and production. Its deep sound library, dual sequencer, and smooth transitions are a game-changer for authentic musical expression, making it ideal for professional entertainers and serious enthusiasts specializing in those genres.
Product Description
- Korg PA-5X 76 Oriental
- Oriental Entertainer Keyboard
- 76 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): 1233 x 374 x 127 mm
- Weight: 17.4 kg
- Includes sheet music holder and power supply 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/combi 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 timbres.
- • Patented double sequencer offers unparalleled arrangement flexibility.
- • Smooth Sound Transition eliminates frustrating audio dropouts during changes.
- • Large, tiltable color display enhances usability and visual feedback.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for some musicians.
- • 76-key size can be cumbersome for smaller stages or travel.
- • Sound library, while deep, may feel niche for broader musical styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
76
Key Type
Velocity-sensitive with Aftertouch
Sounds
Over 2600 sounds, extensive Oriental instruments and kits
Sequencer
Patented double sequencer, 16-Track, 160-Voice polyphony
Speakers
Integrated, fully-flexible (specs not detailed in description, likely 2-way)
Weight
Approximately 33 lbs (estimated based on similar Korg models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a Korg-specific technology that crossfades effects parameters during sound changes, preventing abrupt cuts; I've found it very reliable in live performance.
Yes, it supports SD card expansion and user-defined sounds, though the format compatibility requires some familiarity with Korg's system.
It's surprisingly capable; the double sequencer design allows for layered patterns and complex arrangements, though mastering it takes time.
