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Korg Pa50 61-Key Professional Arranger with HI Synthesis

62-voice TRITON-based sound engine designed for composition and live performance. 195 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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Manufacturer's Description for Korg Pa50 61-Key Professional Arranger with HI Synthesis

A 62-voice TRITON-based sound engine designed for composition and live performance.

Features

61-note velocity-sensing keyboard

2 x 15W stereo amplifier

2-voice TRITON-based sound engine

300 styles (256 factory + 48 user)

More than 660 factory programs

3.5 in. floppy drive

4 real-time pads

Four stereo digital multi-effect processors provide a total of 89 effect types

Real-time or Step recording with full track and event editing

XDS Dual Sequencer features two 16-track sequencers

SMF/Karaoke

DJ style crossfader

Musical Styles
Each of the 304 editable Styles provides up to eight accompaniment parts - drums, bass, percussion and more - that respond interactively with your playing. Eight parts, four Variations, two Fills, two Intros and two Endings per Style provide all you need to create a natural-sounding performance. In addition to the eight parts that comprise a Style, up to four sounds are available on the keyboard as real-time parts. The Pa50 can also store 160 user defined Performance settings, each instantly recalling the style, sounds, effects, panning, transposition and other settings assigned to each part.

Styles can be modified, and offer 4 variations, 2 fills, 2 intros, and 2 endings. Korg's unique Backing Sequencer can be used to quickly lay down chord and melodic ideas. The Pa50's XDS Dual Sequencer features two 16-track sequencers and a DJ style crossfader for seamless segues between them for a non-stop performance. The sequencer is compatible with GM, SMF, and many karaoke formats (SMF/Karaoke lyrics will appear in the display), and supports Real-time or Step recording with full track and event editing. The Pa50 even features a pro sound system including custom EQ, a 2 x 15W stereo amplifier, and 2 coaxial speakers housed in a bass reflex cabinet.

Extensive Sequencing
In addition to traditional real-time and step-time sequencing, the Pa50 also features our unique Backing Sequencer, which can capture up to eight tracks of Style accompaniment and up to eight tracks of real time playing in a single pass. In performance, nothing beats the revolutionary XDS Dual Sequencer found in the Pa50. Both models are GM and SMF compatible. Lyrics embedded in SMF sequences are shown in the Display.

Rich, Stereo Sound
The Pa50 features two dual cone speakers in a reflex cabinet and twin 15 Watt amplifiers. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Korg products.
Specifications

Keyboard: 61 notes with velocity

System: OPOS - Objective Portable Operating System: Multitasking System, load while playing feature. Upgradeable Operating System. SSD Solid State Disk.

Tone generator: HI synthesis (Hyper Integrated synthesis system) 62 voices, 62 oscillators
Filters with resonance.

Waveform Memory: 32 Mbyte PCM ROM (with Stereo Piano Sound).

Effects: 4 stereo digital Multi-Effect systems (90 effect types).

Programs: More than 660 programs (including GM level 2 programs).
32 drum kits.
128 user programs + 64 user drum kits.

Styles:
- Up to 304 Styles in Solid State Disk (256 preload +48 User).
- All reconfigurable; 8 accompaniment tracks.
- All Style Performances are programmable (includes 4 Single Touch Settings for each style).
- Direct Floppy Disk/ Hard Disk access.
- Compatible with i-Series styles.

Styles Controls:
- 4 Variations
- 2 Fills
- 2 Intros
- 2 Endings
- Count In/Break
- Synchro Start/Stop
- Tap Tempo/Reset
- Fade In/Out
- Bass Inversion
- Manual Bass
- Tempo Lock
- Memory
- Accompaniment Volume
- Accompaniment Mute
- Drum Mapping
- Snare & Kick Designation
- Single Touch

General Controls:
- Master Volume
- Ensemble
- Octave Transpose
- Master Transpose
- Split Point
- Style Change
- Tracks Volume
- Quarter Tone Function
- Programmable Slider
- Joystick
- Dial

Multi PAD: 4 assignable pads + Stop button.

Performance: 160 real-time Performances + up to 304 Styles Performances

Song Play: XDS* Crossfade Dual Sequencer player - 2 Sequencers with separate Start/Stop, Pause, << Rew and >> FF controls.

Balance control.

Lyrics are displayed on-screen.

Jukebox Function.

SMF Direct Player (format 0 and 1).

Song /Backing Sequence: Easy record - 16 tracks - SMF format.

Control Inputs: Damper Pedal, Assignable pedal/switch.

MIDI: In, Out, Thru.

Floppy Disk: 3.5 inch (MS-DOSTM compatible).

Display: Backlit custom LCD.

Main Amplifier: 2x15 Watt

Speakers: 2 dual cone speakers (in Bass Reflex Box-Auto Loudness control).

Audio Outputs: Left/mono, Right.

Audio Inputs: Left/mono, Right.

Power Consumption: 26 Watts

Dimensions (W x D x H): 41.5 x 15.47 x 5.9 in (1054 x 393 x 150 cm)

Weight: 24.8 lbs (11.25 kg)

Options

EXP-2 Foot Controller

XVP-10 Exp/Volume Pedal

PS-1 Footswitch

DS-1H Damper Pedal
Korg Warranty If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 631-390-6800
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"Good Value,Open Box and Play somesing..."
Sound: This is a great arranger for getting right into the music. The jazz and bossa styles work for myself with fairly good arrangemements for backup. Less technical than the Pa500, instruments are fine, there are better instruments on the Korg X50, but that is a workstation. This is almost the same as the old Korg Pa80 and Pa60, sounds and features. Good for practice or playing live. It works wonders when you don't have to call up people to jam. I am keeping this one! Feature: Some of the guitars are passable, as well as the piano, vibes and organ sounds. There are better units that can accomodate you if the instrument sounds are of most importance. Some of the horn sections are not so o.k., barely. Should come with sustain and assign pedals. Would be nice to have a CD burner on board. The floppy discs will load more programs, but read the directions so you don't overide the ones that are installed. Ease of Use: Right out of the box, turn it on and play. The better you are the more likely you can make it sound good. Complex jazz rythyms with good chops that are lightin' fast, now that really helps. Or you can fade into the sunset with a bossa that is cool and serene. Quality: Not bad for an Italian design made in China. There is no semi or weighted keys here, more like synth keys, something to get used too. Value: Good value for the money. Manufacturer Support: I wrote a couple of days ago and they haven't written back. Usually they may answer or e-mail you back, however it depends on what you want and how persistant you are... The Wow Factor: It's plastic and not a Hammond B-3, so what. It looks like what it is semi-pro. I would beleive that it is not all together that aesthetically pleasing however, if they made it out of carbon fiber it would cost more, but it would be unbreakable. Overall: Am always searching for more keyboard, they are the best toys. Just got a Korg X-50 but haven't played with it yet. Good instruments so far. Would like maybe an Korg M3 too. CX-3 others.
Style of Music: jazz bebop
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"i am very happy with it!"
Sound: very good sounds! clear, natural, usefull Feature: more features than any other arranger in this class! almost similar to pa80. Quality: is not perfect, but better than what you would expect when hear "made in china". Value: the best product for the money! no doubt! Manufacturer Support: only support i needed until now was for downloading new styles and sounds and some freeware soft. it was very good! The Wow Factor: is very desirable! Overall: very satisfied! i am not thinking of buying another product camparable with this one!
Style of Music: pop, rock, latin
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