Don, they are mostly built in China...and I can't visit that topic again..I already got slammed for stating the facts..

Everything today is build in China but that doesn't mean it is lower quality. It is just cheaper.

I bought a 1 year old PA800 for $800 from a Zoner...and still sold it because it was over valued...different folks I guess..

I didn't like the way Korg handled effects and shared blocks with the mic input..I didn't like the efficiency of the Helicon...I didn't like the quirks of the optional ($200) MP3 player..and I didn't like the keybed...I didn't like the boot up time...I didn't like the track record of others with failed buttons...all in all I felt a new owner was needed

Fran BK 9 pending?

And I mean it!!!

I like very much what I see - the new pa900 that is.

While not revolutionary, still offer a lot! Now all will be about the price, but this it's pretty close to the pa3x, that's for sure.

LE: Price not too bad I think... http://www.kraftmusic.com/digital-pianos-and-keyboards/arranger-keyboards/korg/pa900/

Good for you Korg - did very well. I like it also visualy, fresh and simple. There's many buttonson the panel and given the huge nice touchscreen, I think Korg actually became one of the easiest instruments to play on stage. Again, good job Korg.

Adamatis,

Price in Europe will be more than 2000 Euros !
Also see this link, and in the right hand bottom corner there
are 50 demos, for those interested.

http://www.korg.de/produkte/keyboards-produktbersicht/pa900-produktinfo/pa900-produktinfo-1.html

greetings,
John

Just buy the way guys, the price is JUST AS MUCH as a new PSR S950: $1899.

I think that a great price for a close to pa3x arranger way more advanced then the bk9 with two useless screens and missing a lot of the features of even the pa600. I know all the roland fanboys will start knocking me on this, but this is just my opinion. Buy whatever you like.

For me, the pa900 wins hands down...

Question is, when will the New PA900 become available to purchase????

For me, just the fact that it has built in speakers and is lighter (at 23.79 pounds) makes it a better buy then the pa3x. Obviously also considering the price.

I know in my area these will sell like hotcakes. Finally replacing the pa800 for nearly half the price, which many in my area still use!

I buy them for how they SOUND...

I'll put my BK-9 up against anything out there, right now. You want punchy, live sounding drums? You want fat, warm basses? Nothing better, IMO.

And, if you don't, you are welcome to whatever you decide to play. It's not for me.