Korg PA1000 | Powerful Portable Arranger Workstation

The Korg Pa1000 Arranger Keyboard: Elevating Your Performance

Introducing the Pa1000, the latest in Korg’s renowned line of High Performance Arrangers. With an extensive range of fresh, realistic sounds powered by Defined Nuance Control and a vast array of global music styles, this arranger breathes new life into your performances.

The Pa1000 features an upgraded sound engine with four times the PCM memory of its predecessor, the Pa900, offering 600MB of user sample memory through compression. Boasting 1,152 user style slots, it covers nearly every genre.

The built-in speaker system delivers robust, high-quality sound, complemented by advanced tools like the TC Helicon Vocal Harmonizer, Dual MP3 Player/Recorder, and Video Output for on-screen lyrics display—ideal for live gigs. Housed in a sleek chassis with aluminum side panels, the Pa1000 looks as great as it sounds.

The introduction of KAOSS FX takes creative control to new heights, enabling seamless transitions, drum kit morphing, and live rhythm shaping. These effects, popular in DJ performances, bring a new dimension to any Style or MIDI Song, letting you push the boundaries of your creativity.

The Pa1000 is more than just an upgrade from the Pa900—it represents a significant leap forward in arranger technology. With a more powerful sound engine, an expanded range of user-editable sounds, and a streamlined, professional design, this arranger delivers exceptional value at an affordable price.

Enhanced Playability and Sound Quality

The Pa1000’s 61-key semi-weighted keyboard offers responsive velocity sensitivity and aftertouch, making it suitable for musicians of all skill levels. Its compact design houses a powerful 2×33-watt amplifier driving four speakers, ensuring a full-bodied sound in any setting. The newly designed TouchView display is both capacitive and ultra-bright, providing intuitive control even in challenging lighting.

Equipped with Korg’s EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-eXpanded) engine, the Pa1000 boasts over 1,750 sounds, including meticulously sampled grand pianos, organs, and a wide variety of traditional and modern instruments. The instrument’s sound bank includes updated General MIDI compatibility, and users can import formats such as Korg, WAV, AIFF, and SoundFont™. Up to 24 oscillators per note bring a level of detail and customization that elevates your musical expression.

Increased User Sample Memory

With the latest operating system, the Pa1000’s user sample memory expands to approximately 1GB (compressed), offering a 60% increase over previous versions. This upgrade allows musicians to load more custom sounds and drum kits, adapting their instrument to their evolving creative needs.

Styles and Effects

The Pa1000 comes preloaded with over 430 Styles, each featuring 4 Variations, 4 Fill Ins, and a Break. Users can save up to 1,152 custom styles and further enhance their music with four programmable Pads. These Pads can trigger riffs, percussion accents, or sound effects to add depth to any performance.

For those looking to create new Styles, the built-in MIDI-to-Style converter makes it easy to turn Standard MIDI Files into fully-realized Korg styles, complete with Chord Sequences.

Studio-Grade Effects and Vocal Processing

The Pa1000 includes 148 high-quality effects, ranging from reverbs and delays to amp simulators and stomp box emulations. It also features the renowned TC Helicon Voice Processor, which allows for up to three-part harmonies controlled via the keyboard or MIDI. The processor’s additional effects ensure that your vocals are always performance-ready.

Guitarists will appreciate the dedicated Guitar Input, which comes with a range of studio-grade effects like tube amp simulations and high-quality reverbs to refine their sound.

Performance Recording and SongBook

The Pa1000’s XDS Crossfade Dual Sequencer supports MP3+G, allowing for lyrics and graphics display during backing sequences. It also records your entire performance, including keyboard play and vocals, in MP3 format. With its fully programmable SongBook feature, you can easily store and recall all your settings, including tempo, sounds, effects, and more, making live performance smoother than ever.

With the Pa1000, Korg delivers an arranger packed with features that put creativity and control at your fingertips, ensuring that your performances will always stand out.

Korg PA1000 Specification