KORG EK-50 – 61-Key Portable Accompaniment Keyboard with Speakers (10W + 10W)

KORG EK-50 – 61-Key Portable Accompaniment Keyboard with Speakers (10W + 10W)

The KORG EK-50 is a 61-key touch-sensitive accompaniment keyboard designed for learning, playing, and composing with quality automatic arrangements. It incorporates a stereo PCM engine with 702 sounds and 41 drum kits , along with more than 280 Styles including 4 Variations , 2 Fills , 1 Count-in/Break , 2 Intros and 2 Endings per Style. The 64-voice polyphony, the joystick for expressive control, and the 4 effects processors (2 for Style and 2 for Keyboard, 34 types / 148 variations ) provide complete musical results from the first minute. Its 120 mm, 10 W + 10 W bass-reflex speaker system delivers defined sound, with 8-type speaker EQ to adapt the response to each context. In addition to playing SMF/MIDI , it can read MP3 and WAV (44.1 kHz) files from USB memory and features real-time recording (Style mode) of up to 999 songs . It includes a Set List function (10 banks × 4) for memorizing configurations, “Music Styles” (64 ready-to-play presets), metronome , Tap Tempo , transposition and tuning adjustments.

Main features

• Keyboard : 61 sensitive keys (Soft/Medium/Hard/Fixed curves).
• Sound : Stereo PCM engine with 702+ sounds and 41 kits ; 170+ Keyboard Sets .
• Accompaniments : 280+ styles with 4 variations, 2 fills, 1 count-in/break, 2 intros, and 2 endings; 64 ready-to-play “Music Styles.”
• Effects : 4 processors (2 for accompaniment + 2 for keyboard); 34 types (148 variations) .
• Polyphony : 64 voices .
• Player/Recorder : MP3/WAV (44.1 kHz) and SMF 0/1 playback; real-time recording (12 tracks: 4 keyboard + 8 accompaniment) of up to 999 songs, with SMF0 conversion.
• Set List : 10 banks × 4 locations (40 memories) to save styles, sounds, tempo and effects.
• Scales and Tuning : 11 scale types (including Arabic with quarter tones and user), master tuning 427.5–452.9 Hz , transpose ±12 semitones.
• Connectivity : USB-A (To Device) for memory, USB-B (To Host) for computer (USB-MIDI), AUDIO IN 3.5 mm , line outputs L/Mono, R (6.3 mm), headphones 3.5 mm , pedal input (6.3 mm).
• Speakers : 2 × 120 mm, 10 W + 10 W , bass-reflex enclosure with 8-type EQ.
• Power supply : adapter included or 8× AA (battery life approx. 7 h with alkalines).
• Dimensions/Weight : 994 × 392 × 132 mm ; 7.5 kg .

Product benefits

• All-in-one to get started and grow : sounds, styles, and effects ready for live or studio use without relying on external equipment.
• Realistic arrangements : 4 variations and fills per style to build complete song dynamics.
• Quick Memories : Set List (10×4) to change repertoire in seconds.
• Audio and MIDI playback : accompany your rehearsals with MP3/WAV or SMF from USB and record ideas without a computer.
• Expressiveness : responsive keyboard with joystick , alternate scales and microtuning (including Arabic with quarter tones).
• True portability : built-in speakers and battery-powered option for playing anywhere.

Use cases

• Lessons and self-study : Select a Music Style , adjust the tempo with Tap , and practice with the metronome.
• Direct : Create song structures with variations, fills, intros, and endings; save everything to a Set List .
• Composition : Record drafts as internal songs and export them to SMF for editing in your DAW.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I load external Styles? Yes. The EK-50 loads User Styles from USB and is compatible with most Pa50/Pa50SD and microARRANGER Styles after a system update ( UserStyleLoad function).
• Can I use it as a speaker for an external source? Yes, the audio is played through the built-in speakers via the AUDIO IN (3.5 mm).
• Does it work via USB with a computer? Yes, via USB-MIDI (To Host) for control and MIDI data exchange.

Description for projects

61-key touch-sensitive accompaniment keyboard; 64 polyphony; stereo PCM engine with 702 sounds and 41 kits; 280+ styles with 4 variations, 2 fills, 1 count-in/break, 2 intros and 2 endings; 170+ keyboard sets; 4× effects (2 style + 2 keyboard), 34 types/148 variations; MP3/WAV 44.1 kHz player; real-time sequencer (12 tracks) up to 999 songs and SMF0 conversion; Set List 10×4; scales (11, includes Arabic) and user; tuning 427.5–452.9 Hz; transpose ±12; L/Mono, R outputs; 3.5 mm headphones; AUDIO IN 3.5 mm; USB-A (To Device) and USB-B (To Host, USB-MIDI); 120mm speakers, 10W+10W, 8 speaker EQs; power adapter or 8×AA; 994×392×132mm; 7.5kg.