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#342687 - 03/25/12 11:38 AM Pa3x Pa500 sound comparison
vagro Offline
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Registered: 11/05/07
Posts: 321
Loc: Argentina
Before I sell my Pa500 today I made some comparison tests using same styles (taken from pa500 and loaded on pa3x). I only adjusted higher the volume on the Pa500. Master EQ off on both arrangers

Styles
http://soundcloud.com/vgrodek/pa3x-test-standard-beat
http://soundcloud.com/vgrodek/pa500-test-standard-beat
http://soundcloud.com/vgrodek/pa3x-test-easy-listening/s-tdvEy
http://soundcloud.com/vgrodek/pa500test-easy-listening

Sounds (always played on Pa3x first)
http://soundcloud.com/vgrodek/pa3x-pa500-one-on-one-compare
http://soundcloud.com/vgrodek/pa3x-pa500-harmonica-compare
http://soundcloud.com/vgrodek/pa3x-pa500-compare-nylon-slide
http://soundcloud.com/vgrodek/pa3x-pa500-wide-strings-patch

PS Sorry I can't solve the background noise problem coming from my PC.
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#342693 - 03/25/12 03:34 PM Re: Pa3x Pa500 sound comparison [Re: vagro]
Scott Langholff Offline
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Registered: 06/09/02
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Loc: Pensacola, Florida, USA
And here is was wondering if the PA800 sounded as good as the PA3X. I hear really no difference in sound between the PA500 and the PA3X. Hmmmmmm.

Thanx for the comparison.

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#342695 - 03/25/12 03:45 PM Re: Pa3x Pa500 sound comparison [Re: Scott Langholff]
Dnj Offline
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Originally Posted By: Scott Langholff
And here is was wondering if the PA800 sounded as good as the PA3X. I hear really no difference in sound between the PA500 and the PA3X. Hmmmmmm.

Thanx for the comparison.


coffee

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#342696 - 03/25/12 04:21 PM Re: Pa3x Pa500 sound comparison [Re: vagro]
vagro Offline
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Registered: 11/05/07
Posts: 321
Loc: Argentina
Waiting for more opinions.... whistle

Well the guy on Mercado LIbre (our E Bay) who was about to buy my Pa500 this afternoon didn't turn up. So I could make more tests... haha
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#342697 - 03/25/12 05:04 PM Re: Pa3x Pa500 sound comparison [Re: vagro]
shueymusic Offline
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Registered: 04/27/11
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Loc: Lebanon, PA
Are you using a USB or FireWire audio interface to record your demos? You could use a stereo DI box from your keyboard or mixer with the ground lifted.
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#342698 - 03/25/12 05:18 PM Re: Pa3x Pa500 sound comparison [Re: vagro]
spalding1968 Offline
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Registered: 09/19/08
Posts: 1264
Loc: United Kingdom
thats why i never 'upgraded from the PA1X to the 2X or 3X. Despite the hype they sounded to me too much like what i already had.

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#342701 - 03/25/12 05:56 PM Re: Pa3x Pa500 sound comparison [Re: spalding1968]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
Originally Posted By: spalding1968
thats why i never 'upgraded from the PA1X to the 2X or 3X. Despite the hype they sounded to me too much like what i already had.


They Both sound pretty darn close to me also..... For Me,I don't know if the approx $2500.00 difference in price is worth it for the upgraded features offered by the PA3x... same scenario with the S910/Tyros 3 or 4 ..... I'm very happy with my PA500 it sounds great and does what I need an arranger KB to do on stage. smile

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#342702 - 03/25/12 06:06 PM Re: Pa3x Pa500 sound comparison [Re: vagro]
Stephenm52 Offline
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Registered: 04/13/05
Posts: 5126
Loc: USA
Gotta agree I can't tell much difference. I don't regret the Pa3x at all, I had a Pa800 and Pa2x. Although it's been a couple of years since I owned those, I can unequivocally say I hear a feel a difference when I play the 3x.

Vagro, you have both so you can A/B them, what's your opinion?

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#342703 - 03/25/12 06:24 PM Re: Pa3x Pa500 sound comparison [Re: Stephenm52]
FransN Offline
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Registered: 05/16/09
Posts: 1415
Loc: Netherlands
Now that's the beauty of a Korg PA3x. It can sound like a PA1x, PA80, PA50, PA500, PA800, PA2x Pro but it can also sound like a PA3X smile

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#342705 - 03/25/12 07:14 PM Re: Pa3x Pa500 sound comparison [Re: vagro]
rikkisbears Offline
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Registered: 12/22/02
Posts: 6021
Loc: NSW,Australia
Hi,
I can't hear any difference in the demo's, there again , I'm listening thru a $300 notebook.
Personally I can hear a difference between my PA800 & my PA3x when played thru same soundsource.
Whether or not the difference in sound would make it worthwhile for someone to upgrade, really don't know, suppose depends on the individual.
If all the upgrade gave me was slightly better sound quality, I probably wouldn't have bothered.
Pa3x has a better feel when playing.
It's got extra new voices.
It's got new styles.
It's got 4 fills instead of 2, making the transition smoother between the variations.
It has auto fill if one wants to use it.
It has a Chord sequencer.
It has XG mapped drumkits.
It has new Guitar Mode 2, way better than Guitar mode 1, because it can have a mix of midi & guitar mode notes in a single track.
The above reasons are just some of why I felt it was worth me upgrading.

I suppose if new feature & functions don't matter to people why would anyone bother upgrading from a T2 to a T4 . I'm sure the IDENTICAL style would sound just as good in either a T2 T4 or even my psr1500. ( Identical would mean dumbing to something my PSR could play)
Reason why my PSR1500 doesn't sound as good as a T4, is the quality of voices & the newer technology.
You get what you pay for.

Just my 2 cents worth .haahaa
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