Korg Pa50SD
Keyboard Arranger, 61 Key

Pa50SD

The Pa50 combines styles, enhanced sequencing functions, powerful performance features and comprehensive arranging tools. In addition an SD card drive let you easily store and exchange data with modern computers. Based on the TRITON synth engine, the sound quality of the Pa50 arranger keyboard is second to none. Included with its 660 editable sound programs is a set of very expressive solo instruments, sampled with a natural vibrato. Four studio-quality effect processors are available and feature 89 different effect types. Four assignable pads, an assignable footswitch, the joystick, sync start, fade in and out, tap tempo, accompaniment keyboard reset and other front panel functions are available at your fingertips. 

Musical Styles

Each of the 304 editable Styles the Korg Pa50 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 arranger keyboard can also store 160 user defined Performance settings, each instantly recalling the style, sounds, effects, panning, transposition and other settings assigned to each part.

Extensive Sequencing

In addition to traditional real-time and step-time sequencing, the Pa50 arranger keyboard also features a 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. The PA50 arranger keyboard is GM and SMF compatible and in performance, nothing beats the revolutionary XDS Dual Sequencer. Lyrics embedded in SMF sequences are shown in the Display.

Rich, Stereo Sound

The Pa50 interactive keyboard features two dual cone speakers in a reflex cabinet and twin 15 Watt amplifiers.

Features:

• 61 key velocity sensing keyboard
• Huge custom backlit LCD display
• 62 voice HI synthesis engine / 32MB Sample ROM
• Over 660 Programs (including 128 User Programs)
• 4 stereo digital multi-effect systems (89 effects available)
• 32 Drum Kits + 64 User Drum Kits
• 256 Styles plus 48 User Styles
• All Styles are editable and feature up to 8 Accompaniment parts
• Each style includes 4 Variations, 2 Intros, 2 Fill-ins, 2 Endings and 4
   Single Touch Settings (STS)
• Memorize programs, style, transpose, tempos and more into 160
   Performances for instant access
• On-board floppy drive
• Backing Sequencer records up to 16 tracks in a single pass
• Full Single Track, Step Time/Real Time sequencing and in Song Mode
• Revolutionary XDS dual sequencer (with independent transport
   controls) allows one to load while the other plays. SMF
   compatible with Lyric display
• DJ-style crossfader for seamless segues between sequences
• Wide range of tunings, scales and temperaments, including user
   scales, plus quarter tones on the fly
  Extensive real-time performance controls plus four
   multi-function pads
  Stereo Inputs & Outputs
• Stereo sound system (15 Watts per channel / 2 dual cone speakers)
• MIDI In/Out/Thru

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).
Floppy Disk.
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-DOS TM compatible).

Display:
Backlit custom LCD.

Options:
EXP-2 Foot Controller, XVP-10 Exp/Volume Pedal,
PS-1 Footswitch, DS-1H Damper Pedal

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:
41.5” W x 15.47” D x 5.9” H

Weight:
24.8 lbs

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