You know how the saying goes, "you get what you pay for", psr3000 isn't in the same league. It's a decent board for the money but I tried one and there is no comparison in the sound department or style variations. As well as sampling etc.. dual sequencers: the list goes on.

I think the two compare quite well sonically. Since I never use samplers, I don't miss it on the 3k, but I really do think the sounds are every bit as good. Korg has some features I like better, as does the Yamaha, but they are definately in the same performance league, with the Yamaha getting the price edge.

sound dept I agree.though Yam has longer and some newer samples(sax and ac guitars)/mega voices,and better ac piano etc but overall sound quality wise it(MU 80,90,100 board) can't beat Korg PA's workstation(triton board) quality sounds .EFX wise ,Yam is more user friendly and more simu efx and EQs,again quality doesnt match PA's efx.

but Yam(3k) does win in versatility dept as an arranger for that price (pads,SMFplay and arranger interaction,more and realistic fills,more funtional VH than PA 80)(though PA has better sound and song editing).
PA's more studio/live band/occational arranger gigers KB where yam is made for full arranger gigs without deeper editing.

did you sell KORG PA80?
i am interested

dusko777@shaw.ca

let me know

I'm interested too, but you won't give me a price!

Synth Guy, You can use PA80 in 'song play' mode. It disables auto-accomp buttons still leaving both performance and program modes functional.

Shiral