Having done lots of research, one of them will probably be my next arranger.
Both are now for sale used at about 1600 Euro, which should be a fair price. Now I only have to decide which of them to buy, so some opinions on that would be helpful. The things that are most important to me are sounds and styles, especially styles. Really good jazz and latin styles would be the decisive factor. Some groovin drum and percussion loops would make me very happy.
casaet

casaet,
Can you visit any friends there to audition both yourself??

The Korg PA site is: http://korgpa.com/pa_root/en/news/news.html?en

But the PA1XPRO is the model before these on this site...however I still think it will give you some info.

At this place: http://korgpa.com/pa_root/en/support/tutorials.html

ther eis a PA800 tutorial that is pretty good...it would mostly apply to the PA1 as well.

Diki and Fran here are G-70 experts...maybe they can get you to something on that KBD?

Please try to play them both yourself to decide as it is a personal taste decision.

Lee S.

Thanks for answer leeboy, but I have already been to all the sites, and seen the Youtube videos. I can probably test the Roland, but the Korg is discontinued, so that will be difficult, unless something should turn up locally. I could test a pa 2x, that should not be to to different from the 1x.
casaet

PA2 has some differences in the style engine, more styles, some sounds are better, DNC is not on the PA1, No CD, but has USB.

But yes, you would have a prety good idea.

Of course be careful buying used.

Lee S.

Not trying to be a smart-ass or anything, but at this point with those two keyboards I would consider which one i can get the best deal on. Both boards are discontinued; the G70 has not been superceded, but the PA1xpro has. So maybe in that sense, the G70 might have a little advantage in technology. Have you owned a Roland or Korg arranger before? The operating systems haven't really changed that much in years, so if you are familiar with one and like it, go that way.

Personally, I've owned two G70's and almost bought a third because I do like it that much. I always tire to the weight issue, but in this case both boards should be near equal in weight. Good luck in your quest.

I used a Roland E-20 a long time ago, and remember it as a good one for that time. Easy to use, and with many attractive features. Weight is not an issue for a home user, and I have a solid stand.
I have a Ketron SD1 that I really enjoy playing, so I think I will wait and see what turns up. Perhaps I might even be able to afford a pa2x.
casaet

The Korg new arranger is 'said' to be comming relativealy soon...when it does...PA2XPRO May be closer to your budget.
A PA800 is a 61 note version...and it is a lot cheaper.

Lee S.

I think, if you are into modern 'groove' or 'smooth' jazz, the Korg will be your better bet. If the quality of the piano main voice is a high priority, perhaps the Roland.

If you do a lot of editing to get a style just the way you like it, probably the Roland. If you want to dabble with a sampler, or creating utterly unique synth sounds (rather than just using the many great synth presets in a Roland), probably the Korg.

If smoothness of style variation transitions is important, probably the Roland (six fills and a break/mute, as opposed to two fills and a break/fill). If multipads are important, probably the Korg.

If MP3 playback is essential, then the Korg (or an E80).

Decisions, decisions...!

Additionally If "BODY BUILDING" is important to you? ....then the G70

Sorry Donny.... PA1Xpro, 44.9 lbs, G70, 45.19 lbs.

I guess it's that last 5 oz. that is the dealbreaker for you..

Nice try, but a little research might be educational