KORG Pa5X ORIENTAL 61 - Professional 61-key arranger keyboard without speakers, with Arabic scales and quarter-tone control

KORG Pa5X ORIENTAL 61 - Professional 61-key arranger keyboard without speakers, with Arabic scales and quarter-tone control

The Korg Pa5X ORIENTAL 61 is the professional arranger that combines the EDS-XP sound engine with a modern interface and a collection dedicated to the music of the Middle East and Turkey. Its 61-note semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch offers expressive control, while the 8" flip-out touchscreen and illuminated controls make performing easier. This ORIENTAL edition adds sounds, drum kits, Keyboard Sets, Pads and specific Styles (including real-time quarter tones and Arabic scales ) while maintaining the power of the Pa5X series: two players with crossfader , smooth transitions between sounds/styles/songs, professional effects and dedicated inputs for microphone (with harmonizer) and guitar . All this in a robust aluminum chassis with wooden sides and HDMI output for lyrics/scores.

Main features

• 61-key (C2–C7) semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch .
• EDS-XP engine with 160-voice polyphony , multimode filters with resonance and 3-band EQ per track.
• ORIENTAL Edition : Over 2,600 sounds (includes 240 oriental sounds and 70 oriental kits ), GM and XG sets.
• Styles : Up to 844 Factory Styles (630 Standard Pa5X + 264 Oriental), fully editable.
• User memories : 768 sound locations and 384 drum kit locations, with full editing; over 970 pads and a 16-pad matrix on the panel.
• 8" (800 × 480) tiltable TouchView display with color-coordinated interface and LED buttons.
• Smooth transitions between Sounds, Styles and Songs ( Smooth Sound Transition ).
• XDS Crossfade Dual Player : Mix two Styles, MID/KAR or MP3 in any combination, with lyrics, score and chords displayed on screen or via HDMI .
• Professional processing : up to 10 insert FX + 3 master per Player and Waves MaxxAudio finalizer ; per Keyboard Set: up to 3 Insert + 3 Master .
• Vocal and guitar : microphone processor with Shift Audio technology (compressor, EQ, gate, 4-voice harmonizer , AutoPitch , etc.) and guitar with 4-slot rack and pedal/amp simulations.
• Advanced chord recognition (Expert mode) and chord sequencer with integrated library.
• Eastern Scale Control : virtual keyboard for tweaking notes on the fly (quarter tones), memorizable by Keyboard Set.
• Integrated sampling : 4 GB of user memory (equivalent to 8 GB linear compressed), loading/saving in WAV, AIFF and SF2 , time slice and full editing.
• Full connectivity : MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB Host 3.0 (1 front + 2 rear), USB Device 2.0, HDMI , line, mic and guitar inputs, balanced L/R outputs + 4 separate outputs , headphone and 3 pedal inputs .
• Storage : Internal drive, rear microSD slot and USB ports for libraries and backups.
• SongBook with lists and filters, compatible with external sheet music readers.
• Dimensions and weight (without stand, screen lowered): 1,021.1 × 374.3 × 126.8 mm ; 15.1 kg . Optional PaAS MK2 amplification system .

User benefits

• Eastern authenticity without sacrificing Western appeal : Arabic scales and quarter-tone control with specific sounds and styles, plus the standard Pa5X library.
• Seamless live flow : Switch between sounds or songs with smooth transitions and mix two sources with the built-in crossfader.
• Finished Sound : Player effects chain and Waves finishing to deliver a polished result without additional hardware.
• Integrated voice and guitar : 4-voice harmonizer and dedicated guitar effects, memorizable per song in the SongBook.
• Scalability and control : hundreds of user memories, pad matrix, assignable faders/buttons, joystick and ribbon for precise nuances (DNC).

Use cases

• Live performances featuring Arabic, Turkish, and Persian repertoires, as well as contemporary fusions.
• Music production for film/TV and commercials requiring realistic ethnic instruments alongside classical pianos, organs, and synths.
• Composition and arrangement with editable styles, a 16-track sequencer, and a chord sequencer to create your own beats.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it include speakers? No. It connects to monitors/PA or the optional PaAS MK2 system.
• Can I use Arabic scales with quarter tones? Yes. It has a virtual keyboard for scales and memorization via Keyboard Set .
• Can I view lyrics and sheet music on an external display? Yes. It includes an HDMI output compatible with monitors and video systems.
• Does it support external samples? Yes. It loads WAV, AIFF, and SF2 formats and allows full sample and kit editing.

Description for projects

Korg Pa5X ORIENTAL 61 arranger keyboard with 61 semi-weighted keys (C2–C7) and aftertouch, EDS-XP engine, 160-voice polyphony, 8" 800 × 480 tilting touchscreen, two XDS players with crossfader, effects per Player (10 Insert + 3 Master) and Waves finalizer, Keyboard Sets with up to 3 Insert + 3 Master, advanced chord recognition and 16-track sequencer, mic processor (4-voice harmonizer) and guitar processor, Main L/R + 4 separate outputs, HDMI, MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB Host 3.0 (1 front + 2 rear) and USB Device 2.0, internal storage + microSD slot, dimensions 1,021.1 × 374.3 × 126.8 mm and weight 15.1 kg; optional PaAS MK2 amplification system.