Korg Pa5X Professional Arranger

Pa5X Update version 1.3.0

Operating System v1.3.0 for thePa 5X introduces several important new features and improvements for KORG’s flagship arranger. This update will not only bring some celebrated features showcased in previous KORG arrangers, the new Pa5X 1.3 OS will also provide some powerful, new technologies, seen for the first time in any arranger keyboard.

In addition to re-introducing the legendary KAOSSPad technology and CDG-file compatibility, the 1.3 operating system introduces many enhancements to the Style Edit and the SongBook, and important new features such as the Chord Sequence editor. There are also new presets for the Matrix, letting you choose SongBook Entries and Chord Sequences with the Matrix pads.

The overall operating system has received many refinements, improving ease of use and stability.

The list of improvements below barely covers the increased power and flexibility provided by OS 1.3. Check out the manual and introductory video for more details.

The new operating system is free to all Pa5X users, and is available NOW for download from HERE.

Among the most important improvements you can find:

• Full CDG-File compatibility
• Re-introduction of the Kaoss Pad
• A new Chord Sequence Edit mode
• New Matrix presets for selecting Chord Sequences and SongBook Entries
• A new Set List order feature for the SongBook
• Finalizer for MP3 files (with settings saved in the SongBook)
• Redesign of the Style Edit’s main page, with new Record features, Undo History, Copy Track Settings, Delete Note and further improvements
• Over 53,000 User Samples can be loaded (preload buffer increased to 420 MB)
• Double the User Sound (12) and Drum Kit (6) Banks
• User-editable Round Robins for Drums (supporting the TX16Wx Sampler format)
• 16 Velocity layers for Drum Kits (instead of 8)
• 45 brand-new Styles

Inspiring New Sounds,
Refreshing New Workflow,
Entirely New Arranger

Pa5X is the new flagship in the KORG Professional Arranger lineup, redefining an arranger keyboard. Completely redesigned with a state-of-the-art sound engine and a streamlined color-driven user interface, Pa5X produces a stunningly rich and unique sonic experience that inspires you to create and perform!

Pa5X comes packed with thousands of inspiring Sounds and hundreds of fresh Styles, all instantly accessible through an inviting workflow. A completely new front panel featuring an assignable Pad Matrix and Mixer section, multicolored LED buttons, and a huge tilt-able touchscreen puts you in control of your music making experience at all times. Pa5X excels both as a live performance instrument and as a powerful creative tool in the studio, allowing you to find your ideal sound no matter where your music takes you.

• Premium Quality and Elegant Design
• Modern and Streamlined User Interface
• Stunningly rich sound-engine: EDS-XP
• Real-time controllers
• Advanced chord recognition, and a library full of chord sequences
• Smooth transition between Sounds, Styles and Songs
• Two cross-fading Players able to mix everything: Styles to Midi-files, or Midi-files to MP3-files, or Styles to Styles (unique to the Pa5X)
• Each player displays lyrics and score
• Create your own Styles and Songs
• SongBook, a music library always with you
• A complete sound library
• Onboard mixer with insert, master, final and mastering effects
• Dedicated Microphone and Guitar inputs with dedicated effects for each
• MIDI, USB, HDMI, Audio In and Out, Pedal connectors
• Standard File Formats
• Optional high-quality accessories

Specifications: 

Keyboard

Pa5X 61: 61 keys (C2 – C7) Semi–weighted keys with Aftertouch
Pa5X 76: 76 keys (E1 – G7) Semi–weighted keys with Aftertouch
Pa5X 88: 88 keys (A0 – C8) Hammer action 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 track

Polyphony

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® Suite

Mic Processor Technology by Shift Audio

Mic Setup: Compressor, EQ, Gate
Four-part Harmonizer, Doubler, Filter, Modulation, Delay, Reverb, AutoPitch

Guitar 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 Editing

Sampling

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 features

Keyboard 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 Set

Players

Patented XDS Crossfade Dual Player with X-Fader Balance control
Crossfading between Songs and/or Styles

Styles

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 Set

Chord Sequencer

Factory: More than 200 Chord Sequences
Chord Sequence Recorder/Player
Chord Sequences can be saved to Style and SongBook Entries

Songs

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 Edit

MP3 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 Remover

SongBook

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 Lists

Compatibility

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 function

Control 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 Presets

USB

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 rear

Storage

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 ports

Display

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 installed

Dimensions (W x D x H) (without music stand, display fully lowered)

Pa5X-88: 1,262.0 x 396.4 x 146.0 mm / 49.68” x 15.60” x 5.74”
Pa5X-76: 1,233.1 x 374.3 x 126.8 mm / 48.54” x 14.73” x 4.99”
Pa5X-61: 1,021.1 x 374.3 x 126.8 mm / 40.20” x 14.73” x 4.99”
PaAS (optional): 980 x 180 x 140 mm / 38.58” x 7.08” x 5.51”

Weight

Pa5X-88: 20.1 kg / 44.31 lbs
Pa5X-76: 17.4 kg / 38.36 lbs
Pa5X-61: 15.1 kg / 33.29 lbs
PaAS (optional): 5.70 kg / 12.56 lbs

Accessories

AC Power Cable, Music Stand, Quick Guide manual

Options

PaAS Amplification System
ST-SV1-BK Keyboard Stand
EXP-2 Foot Controller
XVP-20 Expression/Volume Pedal
DS-1H Damper Pedal (supports half-pedaling)
PS-1 Pedal Switch
PS-3 Pedal Switch
VOX V860 Volume Pedal

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