Korg PA5X 88 Musikant

Korg Pa5X 88 Musikant – flagship entertainer workstation with 88 weighted keys and localized content.

The Pa5X Musikant is a specialized version of the Korg Pa5X flagship arranger, optimized for German-speaking and BeNeLux regions but renowned globally for its unique sound content. Featuring an 88-key hammer action keyboard with aftertouch, it offers thousands of inspiring sounds (including accordions, party choirs, brass bands) and styles tailored for local music culture. At its core lies the powerful EDS-XP engine, delivering rich, detailed audio, supported by an advanced chord recognition system and Smooth Sound Transition technology.

The completely redesigned user interface, centered around a large, tiltable 8-inch touchscreen with color coding, ensures intuitive and lightning-fast operation. The unique XDS Crossfade Dual Player allows for real-time mixing of styles, MIDI files, and MP3s, while the pad matrix and mixer section provide total control over your performance. All of this is housed in an elegant, robust aluminum chassis with real wood side panels.

KEY FEATURES

• 88-key weighted Hammer Action keyboard with Aftertouch
• "Musikant" Version: exclusive sounds and styles (A cappella, Party Choirs, Accordion, Schlager, etc.)
• EDS-XP sound engine with 24 stereo oscillators and 160-voice polyphony
• Advanced chord recognition system and chord sequencer library
• XDS Crossfade Dual Player (supports MIDI, MP3, Styles)
• 8-inch tiltable TouchView display with a redesigned graphical interface
• Control section with 9 sliders, 9 buttons, and a Strip Display
• 16-pad matrix for triggering samples and loops
• Dedicated microphone and guitar inputs with effects (Vocal Harmonizer, Amp Sims)
• HDMI output for displaying lyrics and scores on an external screen
• Elegant Night Blue aluminum chassis with wooden side panels

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Keyboard: 88 keys, Hammer Action, velocity and Aftertouch sensitive
• Sound Engine: EDS-XP (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-Expanded)
• Polyphony: 160 voices, 160 oscillators
• Sample Memory (User PCM): 4 GB (compressed to equivalent of 8 GB)
• Styles: Over 700 factory, fully editable
• Sounds: Over 2300 factory (incl. SV-2 pianos, Nautilus/Kronos synths)
• Audio Inputs: Mic (XLR Combo with Phantom), Guitar (6.3 mm Jack), Line 1 (2x 6.3 mm Jack), Line 2 (Stereo Mini-Jack)
• Audio Outputs: Main L/R, Individual 1-4 (6.3 mm Jack), Headphone Out
• Digital Connections: HDMI (video), MIDI In/Out/Thru, 3x USB Host, 1x USB Device
• Storage: 1 GB Internal Drive, Micro SD slot, USB Drive support
• Dimensions: 1262 × 394 × 146 mm (49.7" × 15.5" × 5.7")
• Weight: 20.1 kg (44.3 lbs)
• In the Box: Music stand, power cable