KORG EK-50 L - Portable Full-Key Keyboard with High-Volume Speakers, 290 Styles, and 790 Sounds
The KORG EK-50 L (Limitless) is the supercharged version of the popular EK-50: a portable backing keyboard with built-in high-SPL speakers capable of covering cafes or small events without an external PA. It maintains the series’ immediacy—clear panel, illuminated buttons, and Set List function—and adds a more durable rubberized black finish , plus dance-oriented sounds and styles . With 790 sounds , 59 kits , and 290 styles with variations, the EK-50 L offers instant complete arrangements and a workflow designed for playing, practicing, and composing anywhere.
It shares the architecture of the EK-50: 61 full-size keys with adjustable sensitivity and curves, 64-note polyphony , a 12-track sequencer (up to 999 songs), and a USB MP3/WAV player . The speaker section integrates two 120 mm units in bass-reflex enclosures with 10 W × 2 and an efficiency of 94 dB SPL (1 W/1 m) , offering twice the sensation of volume of the EK-50. It is powered by an adapter or 8 AA batteries for playing away from a power outlet, and includes a software suite with learning, production, and mastering tools to start creating from day one.
Main features
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High-performance speakers : 10 W × 2, dual 120 mm bass-reflex cones, 94 dB SPL (1 W/1 m).
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Expanded library for the EK-50 L: 790 sounds , 59 kits , and 200 keyboard sets (four-part combinations); +10 dance-focused accompaniment styles .
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Styles : 290 presets with 2 intros, 4 variations, 2 fills , 1 count-in/break , and 2 endings; Synchro Start/Stop and Tap Tempo .
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Keyboard and Polyphony : 61 touch-sensitive keys (Soft/Medium/Hard/Fixed curves), 64 voices of polyphony.
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Effects : 2 stereo keyboard processors + 2 accompaniment processors; 34 types / 148 variations .
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Sequencer and Playback : Real-time recording (12 tracks, up to 999 songs) and playback of SMF 0/1, MP3, WAV .
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Connectivity : L/MONO, R outputs, AUDIO IN 3.5 mm, headphones 3.5 mm, USB-A (to Device) , USB-B (to Host) with USB-MIDI , Foot Controller (without half-damper).
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Finish and usability : rubberized black chassis, two-color silkscreen (red/white) and Set Lists (10 banks × 4).
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Included Software : Package with lessons, lightweight DAW and plugins (e.g., Ozone Elements , Skoove , Reason Lite , KORG M1 Le , among others).
Product benefits
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Ready to play in small spaces : high SPL speakers with dedicated monitor equalization ( Speaker EQ ).
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Instant inspiration : modern styles and variations to take you from idea to complete arrangement in seconds.
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True portability : battery-operated (≈7 h) and weighing 8 kg ; ideal for classrooms, rehearsals, and light performances.
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Simple flow : clear panel, illuminated buttons and Set List memory for repertoires.
Use cases
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Live at cafes or events : connect to a PA if needed or use the built-in speakers.
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Education : Extensive libraries and MP3/WAV playback for practicing along with your tracks.
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Composition : Record ideas with the sequencer and export to SMF; add more styles from the KORG library.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I expand the styles? Yes, you can load additional styles from a USB drive.
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Does it record audio? Plays MP3/WAV and records in song format (MIDI). Direct audio recording is not available.
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Does it support half-damper? No; the Foot Controller connector does not support half-damper .
Description for projects
KORG EK-50 L : 61 -key keyboard (Soft/Medium/Hard/Fixed bends); 64 polyphony ; 790-sound library + 59 kits & 200 Keyboard Sets ; 290 Styles (2 intros, 4 variations, 2 fills, 1 count-in/break, 2 endings; Synchro Start/Stop, Tap Tempo); Effects: 2+2 processors , 34 types/148 variations ; Real-time sequencer (12 tracks, max. 999 songs, ≈100,000 notes; SMF 0/1, MP3/WAV playback); I/O: OUTPUT L/MONO, R (6.3 mm), AUDIO IN (3.5 mm), Headphones (3.5 mm), USB-A , USB-B (USB-MIDI) , Foot Controller ; built-in speakers 10 W × 2 , 120 mm × 2, 94 dB SPL ; power supply adapter or 8×AA (≈7 h); dimensions 994 × 392 × 132 mm; weight 8 kg; rubberized black finish.
