Korg Pa4X 61 Key Oriental Professional Arranger

That’s an excellent choice for a music workstation! The Korg PA4X Oriental All Version is a powerful and highly specialized arranger keyboard. It takes the professional features of the standard PA4X and adds a comprehensive library of resources tailored specifically for Middle Eastern musical traditions.

Here is a full breakdown of its key features and specifications:

Sound Engine & Styles

• Sound Engine: The PA4X Oriental uses Korg’s advanced Enhanced Definition Synthesis – eXpanded (EDS-X) sound engine, providing a massive, high-quality PCM library and over 1,500 factory voices.
• Oriental Sound Sets: This version includes a dedicated sound bank with a large collection of authentic Oriental voices, including traditional stringed instruments, wind instruments, and percussion kits.
• Styles: It comes with over 650 factory styles, including a significant number of new and traditional Oriental Styles, covering a wide range of genres from Arabic and Persian to Turkish music.
• Microtuning: A crucial feature for this version, it offers easy access to over 50 preset quarter-tone scales. You can also create and store your own custom scales, with four dedicated, assignable buttons on the front panel for instant recall during a performance.
• Polyphony: The keyboard features 128-voice polyphony, ensuring that no notes are lost, even with complex styles and multiple layers of sound.

Keyboard & Display

• Keyboard: The 61-key model features a semi-weighted keybed with velocity and aftertouch sensitivity, giving you expressive control over every note.
• Display: A large, 7-inch, tilting capacitive TouchView™ display provides a bright, clear, and intuitive interface for navigating sounds, styles, and settings.

Recording & Connectivity

• Dual MP3/MIDI Player: You can play two MIDI files or two MP3 files simultaneously, allowing for crossfading and creating unique mixes.
• Recorder: The built-in sequencer allows for both MIDI and audio recording. You can record your entire performance, including your playing and vocals, as an MP3 file.
• Mic/Guitar Input: A dedicated Mic/Guitar input with a gain control and TC-Helicon Vocal Processing (including pitch correction and harmonies) makes this an ideal tool for singers and guitarists.
• Connectivity: Includes MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB Host and Device ports, an HDMI video output, and balanced audio outputs for professional live sound.

Dimensions & Weight

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 38.58″ x 14.35″ x 4.94″ (980 x 364.4 x 125.56 mm)
• Weight: 30.64 lbs (13.9 kg