KORG Pa5X-76 - Professional arranger keyboard with 76 semi-weighted keys, EDS-XP engine and 8” tilting touchscreen

KORG Pa5X-76 - Professional arranger keyboard with 76 semi-weighted keys, EDS-XP engine and 8” tilting touchscreen

The KORG Pa5X-76 is KORG’s flagship 76-key semi-weighted aftertouch accompaniment keyboard. It combines the next-generation EDS-XP sound engine with a modern, color-coded interface and tilting 8” capacitive touchscreen to deliver a streamlined workflow both in the live and studio settings. Featuring 160-voice polyphony , smooth sound transitions between sounds/styles/songs ( Smooth Sound Transition ), and the XDS Dual Player with crossfader capable of mixing Styles , MIDIs, and MP3s in any combination, the Pa5X-76 redefines the standard for professional arrangers.

The unit comes standard with an extensive library of over 2,200 sounds (multi-layer pianos with resonances, GM/XG sets, organs with digital drawbars , etc.), over 130 drum kits — including Ambient and Round Robin —and over 600 Styles . The onboard sampler offers 4GB of user memory (≈ 8GB linear with compression), KORG/WAV/AIFF/SF2 format import, and full editing. Real-time control includes 9 faders , 9 assignable buttons with auxiliary display strip, a joystick , a ribbon , and a 16-pad matrix . The microphone section ( Shift Audio technology) integrates compressor/EQ/gate, 4-voice harmonizer , and AutoPitch , while the guitar input offers an effects rack with pedals and amp simulation.

Professional connectivity includes balanced Main L/R outputs and 4 separate outputs , HDMI for external monitor (lyrics/score/chords), MIDI DIN IN/OUT/THRU , USB Host 3.0 (1 front + 2 rear) and USB Device 2.0 , as well as microphone with phantom , guitar , line L/R and stereo line minijack inputs. It offers 1 GB of internal storage and a microSD slot for projects and libraries. The aluminum chassis with wooden sides houses a robust and lightweight instrument for its category, with dimensions of 1,233.1 × 374.3 × 126.8 mm and a weight of 17.4 kg .

Main features

• 76-key (E1–G7) semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch .
• EDS-XP engine with 160 voices /160 oscillators and multimode filters with resonance; 3-band EQ per track .
• XDS Dual Player with crossfader for mixing Styles /MIDI/MP3; on-screen lyrics and score display via HDMI .
• Smooth transition ( SST ) when changing sounds, styles or songs without audio cuts or effects.
• Library : >2,200 sounds, >130 drum kits ( Round Robin ), >600 styles; DNC technology and digital drawbar organs .
• Sampler with 4GB of user PCM (≈8GB linear with compression); Time Slice , multisample editing; KORG/WAV/AIFF/SF2 import.
• Control section : 9 faders + 9 assignable buttons with strip display , joystick, ribbon, 3 switches and 16 pads with 4 presets.
• Studio-grade effects : up to 10 Inserts + 3 Masters per Style/Song; 3 Inserts + 3 Masters on keyboard tracks; Waves MaxxAudio as a finalizer.
• Dedicated processing for microphone (4-part harmonizer, AutoPitch ) and guitar (stompboxes + amps).
• Connections : Balanced Main L/R + 4 separate outputs, headphones, Mic (XLR combo with phantom), Guitar, Line 1 L/R (TRS), Line 2 stereo (minijack), MIDI DIN, USB Host 3.0 x3, USB Device 2.0 , HDMI , pedal inputs (damper with half-pedaling , 2 assignable).
• Storage : 1 GB internal, microSD slot and support for USB flash drives.
• SongBook with playlists, filters, and compatibility with Pa series data; full-featured 16-track sequencer.
• Stage format without speakers, compatible with PaAS (optional) .

Benefits for the interpreter

• Live without interruptions : change tracks or sounds with SST and mix two players with the crossfader .
• Quick repertoire preparation with SongBook (lyrics/score on screen or via HDMI ).
• Integrated production : 16-track sequencer, style editing and sampler for your own libraries.
• Voice and guitar on the fly with dedicated effects and song memories.

Use cases

• Live performance : Mix Styles and songs, trigger phrases from the pad matrix, and control the mix with faders.
• Events and Duets : MP3 playback with lyrics, bookmarks, and automatic MIDI scoring.
• Studio : Create your own styles, record demos, and export audio directly to the instrument.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the 76-key model weighted? The Pa5X-76 uses semi-weighted keys with aftertouch (the Pa5X-88 uses hammer action).
• Does it have built-in speakers? No. It's a speakerless model; you can add the optional PaAS system.
• What formats does it play? MID/KAR/MP3 (incl. lyrics/MP3+G), with on-screen display or via HDMI .
• Can I upload my own samples? Yes. 4 GB is available for user PCM (≈8 GB linear with compression).

Description for projects

KORG Pa5X-76 Arranger Keyboard (76 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch, E1–G7); EDS-XP engine, 160-voice polyphony ; 8” tilting capacitive touchscreen ; XDS Dual Player with crossfader ; Smooth Sound Transition ; library of >2,200 sounds/>130 kits/>600 styles; 4GB sampler (≈8GB linear, KORG/WAV/AIFF/SF2 import); effects up to 10 Insert + 3 Master (Style/Song) and 3 Insert + 3 Master (keyboards), Waves MaxxAudio finalizer; inputs: Mic (XLR combo with phantom), Guitar , Line 1 L/R (TRS), Line 2 stereo (minijack); outputs: Main L/R + Separate 1/2/3/4 (balanced TRS), headphones ; MIDI IN/OUT/THRU; USB Host 3.0 (1 front + 2 rear) and USB Device 2.0 ; HDMI ; storage 1GB + microSD slot ; dimensions 1,233.1 × 374.3 × 126.8 mm ; weight 17.4 kg ; accessories included: power cable, music stand, quick start guide; PaAS speaker option .