Korg Pa5X 88 88-key Arranger Workstation
iHomiLA
821 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, 90014
United States
Pickup available
Inspiring New Sounds, Refreshing Workflow, Entirely New Arranger
KORG Pa5X · Flagship Professional ArrangerThe Pa5X is the new flagship in the KORG Professional Arranger lineup, redefining what an arranger keyboard can be. 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 creativity and performance.
Packed with thousands of inspiring Sounds and hundreds of fresh Styles, Pa5X offers an inviting workflow that keeps you focused on making music. Its redesigned front panel includes an assignable Pad Matrix, Mixer section, multicolored LED buttons, and a massive tilt-able touchscreen, giving you hands-on control at every moment.
Whether on stage or in the studio, Pa5X excels as both a performance powerhouse and a creative tool—helping you discover your ideal sound wherever your music takes you.
Sound & Styles
- Thousands of high-quality Sounds
- Hundreds of fresh Styles for any genre
- Rich, unique sonic character
Redesigned Interface
- Assignable Pad Matrix
- Dedicated Mixer section
- Multicolored LED buttons
Performance & Studio
- Tilt-able touchscreen for instant access
- Perfect for live performance
- Powerful creative tool in the studio
Pa5X Professional Arranger Keyboard
Key Features
- Sturdy aluminum body with genuine wooden side panels for premium look and durability
- Choice of 88-key weighted action or 76/61-key semi-weighted keybeds
- Aftertouch across all models for advanced expressive control
- 8" tiltable touchscreen with redesigned, streamlined GUI
- Color-matched display and LED buttons for fast, color-driven navigation
Specifications
Premium Quality & Elegant Design
Pa5X · Build & KeybedsPa5X is crafted for stage and studio with a focus on elegance and durability. Its sturdy aluminum body pairs with genuine wooden side-panels for a refined, luxury appearance that stands up to everyday use.
Every Pa5X keybed delivers an authentic feel and precise control of expression. The 88-key weighted action provides a realistic piano-like touch, while the 76- and 61-key versions feature lighter semi-weighted keys for agile playing. All keybeds include aftertouch for added expressivity across any performance situation.
Build & Materials
- Sturdy aluminum chassis
- Genuine wooden side-panels
- Luxury aesthetic with durability
Keybed Options
- 88-key weighted piano-like action
- 76- and 61-key semi-weighted feel
- Optimized for varied playing styles
Expressive Control
- Aftertouch on all keybeds
- Fine control of dynamics
- Confidence in any performance
From the premium exterior to the responsive key actions, Pa5X delivers a refined look and a player-centric feel designed for expressive, reliable performance.
Modern and Streamlined User Interface
Pa5X · Touch UIAt the center of Pa5X is a large 8" tiltable touch screen presenting a completely redesigned graphical user interface. The refresh makes sounds, styles, and functions straightforward to access for home players, studio creators, and live performers.
Display colors are carefully matched to the LED-lit programmable buttons on the panel. This color-driven interface speeds navigation and reinforces status at a glance, so you stay focused on performance while adding color to your music.
Touch Display
- 8" full-color tiltable screen
- Wide viewing and quick gestures
- Redesigned, clean GUI
Color Integration
- GUI colors match LED buttons
- Fast, color-coded navigation
- Clear status at a glance
Workflow
- Optimized for home, studio, live
- Direct access to sounds and tools
- Minimal menu diving
The Pa5X interface blends touch precision with color feedback, delivering faster setup, fewer steps, and a performance-ready flow.
Powerful EDS-XP Sound Engine
Pa5X · Enhanced Definition SynthesisKORG Professional Arrangers have long defined expressive sound design. Pa5X advances this legacy with the EDS-XP (Enhanced Definition Synthesis – Expanded) engine, building on Pa4X technology with upgraded hardware and a new OS to deliver inspiring, high-definition sound.
With 24 stereo oscillators and 160 voices of polyphony, Pa5X provides thousands of rich sounds spanning instruments and genres. Innovations like Round-Robin drums, Smooth Sound Transition, and Sound-Controller 3 bring unmatched realism and expressive depth only possible on Pa5X.
Core Power
- 24 stereo oscillators
- 160-voice polyphony
- Wide genre coverage
Next-Gen Features
- Round-Robin drums & percussion
- Smooth Sound Transition
- Sound-Controller 3
Expression & Realism
- High-definition sonic detail
- Advanced synthesis depth
- Unprecedented realism
The EDS-XP sound engine transforms Pa5X into a powerhouse of expressive sound, ensuring your music inspires with every note.
Realtime Controllers
Pa5X · Performance ControlPa5X offers a programmable control section with 9 buttons and 9 sliders, assignable to functions such as mixer levels, drawbar settings, microphone mute, bass inversion, or lyrics scrolling. An auxiliary strip display shows the active assignment, ensuring clarity even when the main screen is on a different page.
For expressive real-time performance, Pa5X includes numerous assignable controllers and KORG’s DNC (Defined Nuance Control). Faders, switches, joystick, ribbon, and virtual matrices can be mapped to modulate any sound parameter, unlocking subtle nuances and lifelike articulation in your playing.
Assignable Section
- 9 buttons + 9 sliders
- Flexible function mapping
- Auxiliary strip display feedback
Performance Tools
- Joystick and ribbon controller
- Virtual control matrices
- Switches and faders for modulation
Nuanced Expression
- Defined Nuance Control (DNC)
- Detailed articulation control
- Enhanced instrument realism
With its deep programmability and expressive control options, Pa5X ensures every performance feels dynamic, intuitive, and musically authentic.
Smooth Transitions between Sounds, Styles and Songs
Pa5X · SST & Dual PlayersPa5X integrates Smooth Sound Transition (SST) for uninterrupted switching between sounds, styles, and songs. When changing elements, tones and effects fade naturally, ensuring seamless continuity for live or studio performance.
The Dual Crossfading Players allow two Styles, MIDI files, or MP3s to run simultaneously in any combination, blended with the onboard crossfader. Powered by KORG’s exclusive XDS Crossfade Dual Sequencer/Player, this system enables smooth transitions, layered playback, or queued tracks with no breaks.
Lyrics, chords, score, and markers are displayed clearly on Pa5X’s large internal screen or an external monitor via HDMI. Automatic score generation from MIDI Songs and supported lyrics formats make rehearsals, study, and live performance more versatile and intuitive.
Smooth Sound Transition
- No audio dropouts
- Natural fade of effects
- Uninterrupted performance flow
Dual Crossfading Players
- Play 2 Styles, MIDI, or MP3 files
- Crossfader for seamless blending
- KORG XDS Dual Sequencer/Player
Display & Navigation
- Lyrics, chords & score display
- HDMI output for external screens
- Markers for quick navigation
With SST technology, dual players, and flexible display options, Pa5X ensures transitions are fluid, professional, and tailored to any performance scenario.
Creating Styles and Songs
Pa5X · Sequencing & RecordingPa5X lets you create your own Styles and record MIDI or MP3 Songs. Detailed editing tools refine every recorded event, while the advanced transposition table adapts sequences to any chord you play.
Use the full-featured MIDI sequencer or simply capture your live performance—vocals, instruments, even MP3 backing—as an MP3 file ready to play anywhere.
Style & Song Tools
- Create custom Styles
- Record MIDI & MP3 Songs
- Detailed event editing
Recording Options
- Full-featured MIDI sequencer
- Direct MP3 capture
- Adaptive chord transposition
With flexible sequencing and easy MP3 capture, Pa5X makes creating and sharing your music fast and intuitive.
Chord-Track & Groove Import
Pa5X · Style Editing ToolsPa5X introduces a new Chord-Track inside the Style-Edit environment, viewable and editable in Event Edit. All chord-sensitive tracks in Intros and Endings follow this chord line, while active Pads and synced guitar parts also align to the same progression. This makes it faster to understand and adjust your harmonic flow.
The Groove Import feature expands flexibility with audio-slices. Grooves can be sliced into more parts, saved as .MID files, and reused in Styles, Pads, or edited further. Grooves may also be saved as a Sound or Drum Kit, letting you assign sliced samples to drum families and build your own custom groove-based Styles.
Chord-Track
- Event Edit page integration
- Chord-sensitive Intros & Endings
- Pads & guitars follow chord-line
Groove Import
- Expanded slice creation
- Save grooves as .MID
- Use in Styles or Pads
- Convert to Sound or Drum Kit
Creative Benefits
- Faster chord progression control
- Custom groove-based Styles
- Flexible audio-slice workflow
Pa5X combines chord-aware Style editing with powerful groove slicing, giving you unmatched control over harmony and rhythm creation.
Mastering, Microphone & Guitar Integration
Pa5X · Final Mix & Live InputsFinal mastering effects polish Pa5X’s output, developed in cooperation with Waves MaxxAudio®, the industry standard in mastering technology. The result is a refined, blended sound ready for stage or studio.
Pa5X also features dedicated microphone and guitar inputs with advanced onboard processing. Vocal harmonies and Auto Pitch are powered by Shift Audio’s 30 years of expertise, while the guitar input provides independent gain control, amp sims, and pedal-style effects for lifelike performance.
Mastering
- Final step output processing
- Powered by Waves MaxxAudio®
- Polished, blended mix
Vocal Processing
- Four-voice harmonies
- Auto Pitch for modern styles
- Shift Audio vocal algorithms
Guitar Integration
- Independent guitar input & gain
- Amp & pedal simulations
- Up to 4 insert-effect presets
- Assignable via SongBook
With Waves mastering, Shift Audio vocal tech, and guitar-focused effects, Pa5X delivers a complete production-ready sound and seamless live performance tools.
| In-Store Pickup | Yes |
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| UPC | 4959112236851 |
| Stock Last | 2 |
