http://namm.harmony-central.com/SNAMM03/Content/Korg/PR/Pa1X-Pro.html

To quote the article listed:

"The Pa1X Pro delivers 62-note polyphony"

What a shame. Why are they sticking to the old limits of the triton?

What a let down...sigh... There is no way on God's green earth that I could allow myself to fork over $3500 + for this 62 note Polyphony Arranger! Even if it does have a gazillion other features and fantastic sounds. Korg dropped the Ball big time with this gaffe imo. Question: Why would I give up or trade in or better yet "trade down" my PSR 2000 to the Pa1-X when my PSR 2000 has MORE polyphony than this new generation supposed hifalutin Arranger has? Talk about a super let down..

Bill E, forget about playing the Pa1-X. And don't even think about taking Headphones with you on Sunday unless it is to play some other Arranger.

The wind in my sails has just been stilled and vacated regarding the Korg Pa1-X/Pro. But I will still endeavour in my search for that personal wish list Professional Arranger Keyboard. My ship has not arrived yet, but it's out there in the minds and hearts and vision of one or more of the several Arranger Keyboard Manufacturers. At least I'm hoping that it is. It may take a year or maybe even 10 years but that's okay. 1 year or less would be preferred though.

Best regards,
Mike

PS: The above sentiments are my own personal feelings regarding the Korg Pa1-X and are not meant to influence or sway other people's decisions regarding their possible purchase of it. The Pa1-X may be MORE than suitable for what they want, need, and require in an Arranger Keyboard and the Polyphony or lack thereof may be unimportant to them and a non-issue for their style of playing. Also please note that Korg may have optimized the Pa1-X/Pro's Polyphony by utilizing and routing it in an extremely efficient manner so note drop off could be a rare occurence and few and far in between even in the most complex of song arrangements and playing styles. But of course that has yet to be determined.

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I think Roland handles the polyphony[allocation] better than the others..My Roland has 64 note polyphony, and never has noticeable dropout, even playing over sequences...Yhe worst brand I ever used was the Yamaha[psr 620], it would mute untill the polyphony recycled[seconds]..Roland sets priority to drums, bass and important parts ..

Sounds a little "Fishy"....this needs more inverstigation and some hands on.....don't you think?

Donny

On the Korg USA website, there is a nice top view of the PA1xpro. I don't know how to insert pic here, so maybe you might want to do it.

Here you go.

Cliff....if you click the link on the first post and then click the KB pic it will get bigger for a good view

How does you attach a picture to a posting ?

Graham UK

Looks like it still only has two fills. Can anyone confirm this?

It looks very sharp and it has everything I needed in an arranger (except for the fills), the polyphony limitation is definitely disappointing though.

Also, one of the best features that I like about my PA80 is the ability to completely wipe out all the styles and sounds on the keyboard and load up all your custom or user styles. I think that is the best feature that any keyboard has ever offered! I hope PA1Xpro is the same way. Any one know?

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