Just a few comments on my new PA3x (previously a Pa2xpro owner for 2 yrs).
I have the 61 key version.
Excellent ... Keybed the same feel as the PA2x.
All styles and sounds have been improved. Most notable the Electric pianos. The Grand piano sounds "different" for sure. Better?? Matter of oppinion.
The TC helicon and voice processor section is terrific!! A huge leap forward IMO. If singing is your thing you will appreciate this part of the KB. The harmonizer is awesome!!
The new panel layout is very very good. For me everything is right were it should be. There is an adjustment from the Pa2x for sure but for the better. The 4 fills (works the way the Tyros does) is something that was on my wish list and I am very satisfied with it. The chord seq works great, altough, activating it with the foot pedal is the only way I can do it.
So many new features! Having a 61 key KB again with the high quality keybed is terrific!
One negative note. My first Pa3x died after 4 hour use. I returned it and luckly my dealer had one more and he instantly exchanged it. The new one has been fine.
I use 2 Bose compacts. Great sound!
Overall it was well worth the upgrade for me. I waited a couple of days before I wrote this to make sure my oppinion would be genuine ... and it is!
If anyone has a question I will do my best to answer.
This KB is exactly what the previous Korg PA's should have been. The balance of the sounds and styles is so much better! The MAXX EQ is a wonderful feature but even without it the KB sounds overall much improved over the PA2x.
There are styles that are missing from the PA2x and 1x but there are new ones that are well done and sound great.
If you are a fan of Korg arrangers then you will love this KB. If you are not then you will probably not like this one.
There are more DNC sounds than before. A great Soprano voice. Improved Scat voice. Improved drum sets. There is an Acustic Swing style that is terrific.
Edited by JCkeeys (06/24/11 12:48 PM)