The Korg PA5x is a cutting-edge arranger keyboard designed to meet the demands of professional musicians and performers. Boasting advanced sound technology and an intuitive user interface, it offers an expansive range of high-quality sounds, styles, and features for creating dynamic performances in various musical genres. Equipped with a powerful sound engine, it delivers realistic instrument sounds and lifelike accompaniments, enabling musicians to craft rich, expressive arrangements. Its touch-sensitive keys and responsive controls enhance playing experience, while features like chord sequencing and easy access to effects empower creativity. The PA5x also incorporates modern connectivity options, allowing seamless integration with external devices and software. With its robust construction and versatile capabilities, the Korg PA5x stands as the premier choice for home & professional keyboardists seeking a reliable and innovative instrument for recreational, stage and studio performances.
Korg PA5X 61 Professional Arranger
Keyboard
Pa5X 61: 61 keys (C2 – C7) Semi–weighted keys 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 trackPolyphony
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®Mic Processor Technology by Shift Audio
Mic Setup: Compressor, EQ, Gate
Four-part Harmonizer, Doubler, Filter, Modulation, Delay, Reverb, AutoPitchGuitar Processor
Guitar rack (4 effect-slots) with stompbox and amp simulation
Sounds / Drum Kits
Factory: More than 2,200 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 EditingSampling
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 featuresKeyboard 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 SetPlayers
Patented XDS Crossfade Dual Player with X-Fader Balance control
Crossfading between Songs and/or StylesStyles
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 SetChord Sequencer
Factory: More than 200 Chord Sequences
Chord Sequence Recorder/Player
Chord Sequences can be saved to Style and SongBook EntriesSongs
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 EditMP3 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 RemoverSongBook
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 ListsCompatibility
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 functionControl 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 PresetsUSB
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 rearStorage
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 portsDisplay
8” Wide capacitive color TouchView™ TFT display, 800 x 480 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 installedDimensions (W x D x H) (without music stand, display fully lowered)
Pa5X-61: 1,021.1 x 374.3 x 126.8 mm / 40.20” x 14.73” x 4.99”
Weight
Pa5X-61: 15.1 kg / 33.29 lbs
Accessories
AC Power Cable, Music Stand, Quick Guide manual