Korg Pa5X Oriental 61 – professional arranger with 61 keys, dedicated to Middle Eastern music, featuring unique scale control functions.
The Korg Pa5X Oriental 61 is a compact yet powerful version of the flagship workstation, enriched with resources essential for performing Arabic, Turkish, and Persian music. The instrument offers over 2600 sounds, including 240 dedicated oriental sounds and 70 drum kits, along with 844 factory styles (264 oriental). Thanks to the on-screen virtual keypad and 15 physical quick-access buttons, musicians can instantly apply quarter-tone scales and alternative tunings in real-time. Furthermore, the Pa5X Oriental allows for independent tuning for solo parts and accompaniment, which is crucial in traditional oriental music.
The instrument is powered by the EDS-X engine, ensuring pristine sound quality and realism. Operation is streamlined with a 7-inch tilting TouchView touchscreen and an intuitive graphical interface. Onboard features include a dual player with X-Fader, a TC Helicon vocal processor, and a Waves MaxxAudio mastering suite. All of this is housed in a sleek aluminum chassis that combines durability with modern design.
KEY FEATURES
- Oriental Edition: Rich library of sounds, styles, and pads from Middle Eastern regions.
- Scale Control: 15 quick-access buttons and a virtual keypad for quarter-tone scales.
- Massive Library: Over 2600 sounds and 844 styles, including hundreds of oriental ones.
- Keyboard: 61 semi-weighted keys with Velocity and Aftertouch.
- Dual Player: MP3/MIDI playback with X-Fader and Vocal Remover.
- Effect Processors: TC Helicon for vocals, Waves MaxxAudio for mastering, and 148 effect types.
- DNC (Defined Nuance Control): Realistic articulation controlled via joystick and ribbon controller.
- Storage: microSD slot (hard drive optional on the 61 version).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Keyboard: 61 semi-weighted keys with Aftertouch
- Sounds: >2600 (including 240 Oriental)
- Styles: 844 (including 264 Oriental)
- Display: 7" capacitive TouchView TFT (tiltable)
- Sound Engine: EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-eXpanded)
- Vocal Processing: TC Helicon (4-part Harmonizer, effects)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1192 x 364.4 x 125.56 mm (NOTE: Description dimensions might be incorrect/same as 76 version; typically 61 is shorter, approx. 1030 mm)
- Weight: 18.66 kg (Weight in description might be incorrect, typically 61 is lighter than 76)
- Product Code: PA5X-OR-61
