KORG Pa5X ORIENTAL 76 - Professional speakerless arranger keyboard with oriental scale control

KORG Pa5X ORIENTAL 76 - Professional speakerless arranger keyboard with oriental scale control

The Korg Pa5X ORIENTAL 76 (76-key version) is the professional arranger of reference for performers and producers who need a Western sound palette, as well as a collection dedicated to Turkish and Middle Eastern music. With the EDS-XP engine, an 8" flip-out touchscreen and a performance-oriented panel, it offers a fluid performance experience thanks to Smooth Sound Transition and the XDS Crossfade Dual Player system, capable of mixing Styles, MIDI and MP3 files seamlessly. The ORIENTAL edition adds sounds, drum kits, Keyboard Sets and specific Styles (including real-time quarter-tone control) while maintaining the quality of construction in an aluminum chassis with wooden sides.

Main features

• 76-note (E1–G7) semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch for greater expressiveness.
• EDS-XP engine with 160 voices of polyphony and multimode filters; 3-band EQ per track.
• Expanded Library : Over 2,600 factory sounds with GM and XG sets ; includes ORIENTAL collection with Arabic, Turkish, and Persian instruments and oriental percussion kits .
• Styles : More than 900 factory styles (free programming and editing), with chord sequencer and advanced recognition (Expert mode).
• Smooth transitions between Sounds, Styles and Songs ( Smooth Sound Transition ).
• Two players with crossfader ( XDS Crossfade Dual Player ) to mix Styles , SMF and MP3 , with lyrics and score display on screen or via HDMI .
• 8" (800x480) tiltable TouchView display with color-coordinated interface and LED buttons.
• Real-time control : 9 faders and 9 assignable buttons with strip display , 16-pad matrix , joystick, ribbon and DNC (Defined Nuance Control).
• Control oriental scales with on-screen virtual keyboard to tweak notes and memorize tunings via Keyboard Set .
• Professional processing : up to 10 insert FX + 3 master FX per Player, finalizer powered by Waves MaxxAudio ; 3 Insert + 3 Master FX for Keyboard Sets.
• Dedicated microphone inputs (with phantom power, vocal processing and 4-voice harmonizer) and guitar (rack with pedal and amp simulations), configurable via SongBook .
• Full connectivity : MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB Host 3.0 (1 front + 2 rear), USB Device 2.0, HDMI , balanced L/R audio + 4 separate outputs , line and minijack inputs, 3 pedal inputs .
• Storage : Internal drive, microSD slot and USB ports for user libraries (samples, styles and sounds).
• SongBook with lists, filters and synchronization with external sheet music readers.
• Support for standard formats: MID, KAR, MP3(+G), WAV, AIFF, and SF2; 16-track sequencer and direct recording to MP3.
• Premium construction : aluminum chassis, wooden sides; optional PaAS MK2 as a dedicated amplification system.

User benefits

• True versatility : play Western and Eastern repertoire from a single keyboard, with authentic scales and articulations.
• Live Workflow : Seamlessly switch between sounds or songs, mix two sources, and navigate confidently from the illuminated screen and controls.
• Finished sound from the instrument itself thanks to Waves' insert processing, mastering, and finishing; less dependence on external hardware.
• Integrated vocals and guitar : Connect your microphone and guitar simultaneously with dedicated effects and storable presets per song.
• Scalability : 768 user sound memories and 384 kit memories allow you to grow with your projects and libraries.

Use cases

• Live performances (weddings, festivals and events) with Arabic, Turkish, Persian and fusion repertoire.
• Studio production of soundtracks, TV, and commercials requiring realistic ethnic instruments alongside classical pianos, organs, and synths.
• Composition and arrangement with styles, chord sequencer, and style editing to create custom beats.
• Professional playback with Styles/MIDI/MP3 mixing and marker control from the panel or an external display via HDMI.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it include speakers? No. It's a keyboard without built-in amplification; it can be connected to monitors/PA or the optional PaAS MK2 system.
• Can I use Arabic scales with quarter tones? Yes. It has on-screen scale control and Keyboard Set memorization.
• Can you connect a microphone and guitar at the same time? Yes, with independent inputs and dedicated effects for each.
• What file formats does it support? MID/KAR, MP3, and MP3+G (lyrics), plus WAV/AIFF/SF2 for sampling.
• Is it compatible with material from other Pa-Series models? Yes, it supports resources (Styles, Sets, Sounds, Songs, and Pads) from previous models.

Description for projects

Korg Pa5X ORIENTAL 76 arranger keyboard with 76 semi-weighted keys (E1–G7) and aftertouch, EDS-XP engine, 160-voice polyphony, 8″ 800×480 tilting touchscreen, 2 XDS Players with crossfader, effects per Player (10 Insert + 3 Master) and Waves finalizer, advanced chord recognition and 16-track sequencer, dedicated microphone (XLR combo with phantom) and guitar inputs, 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, dimensions 1,233.1 × 374.3 × 126.8 mm and weight 17.4 kg; optional PaAS MK2 amplification system.