Korg PA-5X 88 International
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Korg
PA-5X 88 International
Product Info
Article Number:
546871
Brand:
Korg
Model:
PA-5X 88 International
Category:
Workstation Home Keyboards
Price:
$4,727.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The PA-5X 88 International is a powerhouse workstation designed for serious entertainers and gigging musicians. It’s packed with sounds, styles, and sequencing tools that let you build incredibly complex arrangements on the fly. If you need a fully-featured keyboard for live performance and composition, this is a top contender.
Product Description
- Korg PA-5X 88 International
- Entertainer Keyboard
- 88 Weighted keys with hammer action and aftertouch
- Over 2000 sounds
- Drum kits with Round Robin technology
- Smooth Sound Transition which allows switching between sounds; without breaking off the effects
- Over 600 styles
- Songbook
- 160-Voice polyphonic
- Tiltable and lockable 8" touch colour display
- Patented dual 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 in the delivery
- Integrated
- wholesome sampler
- sample memory: 8 GB
- Finalizer built-in in the mixer for volume adjustment of styles and midifiles
- Aluminium housing with wooden side panels
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1262 x 396 x 146 mm
- Weight: 20.1 kg
- Scope of delivery: Korg PA5x
- music stand
- manual and power cord
*Connections:*
- Stereo output: 2 x 6.3 mm jack L/R + R
- balanced
- Single outputs: 4 x 6.3 mm jack
- balanced
- Pedal connections: Damper
- Assignable 1
- Assignable 2
- MIDI in/out/thru
- Microphone input: XLR/combination jack
- Guitar input with separate gain and storable effects
- Line In 1: 2 x 6.3 mm jack R + L
- Line In 2: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- USB to Host
- 2 x USB to Device
- HDMI video output
- Front stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm
- Connector for PAAS speaker system
- not included in the delivery
PROS
- • Weighted hammer action keys offer excellent dynamic control.
- • Smooth Sound Transition preserves effects during sound changes.
- • Dual sequencer provides unprecedented style arrangement flexibility.
- • Integrated sampler with 8GB memory expands sonic possibilities.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many casual players.
- • The large size and weight make transport challenging.
- • While versatile, the workflow can be complex for beginners.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Type
Weighted Hammer Action with Aftertouch
Sounds
Over 2000 sounds and drum kits
Sequencer
16-Track with Dual Sequencer & Patented Technology
Speakers
Integrated (specifications not provided, likely decent quality for performance but not studio-grade)
Weight
Approximately 45 lbs (based on similar Korg models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It prevents jarring audio drops when switching sounds, maintaining a professional feel during transitions between sections or songs.
It’s exceptionally powerful, allowing for intricate arrangements and layered compositions; however, mastering it requires a significant time investment.
A high-speed, Class 10 or UHS-I SD card is essential to avoid latency or dropped samples when using the integrated sampler.
