Tom,
Feels a lot like the 900. Solid, responsive ... wish it was a tad tighter (more weighted), like the 4x, but it's very useable for me. Given all it does great, I can live with a slight "wish list" in action. I wouldn't trade the speakers for a stiffer action, though.

You still have two 900's Dave?

Don't forget with the Pa1000 if it's anything like the Pa700 you can use the Pa4x styles have been trying the factory and musikant styles from the pa4x and work great, have yet to try the Pa1000 factory styles which I recently got.

thanks Dave, that's what I expected....it is incredibly full-featured and tempting....

Impressions on the keybed of the Pa 1000 vs the S970-----seems to have slightly firmer feel, tho’ others may differ. The black keys on the 1000 seem to have a more squared-off look and feel. The leading edges of the white keys seem to have sharper corners. I felt it immediately, but quickly adapted. The built-in speakers sound very good. Not sure how much better than the S970. May be a close call. They certainly are more than adequate for rehearsal and working on song ideas, without having to setup an external system. I’m really liking the 1000 more each day. Confirmed Yamaha players, who’d like to expand their arsenal, should give Korg a good look. Never thought I’d say that.

Wondering why there is no more news from Uncle Dave? Too busy Dave or.......How does the PA1000 compare to your PA900 and is it a keeper ?

regards,
John

I just moved, and between my work schedule, my unpacking/redecorating etc... I have had no time to actually experiment with the 1000. I DID play it for about a half hour ... enough to love the screen, the sounds, and the polish they added to the styles. It truly is a scaled down 4x.
Here's my take on the comparisons:
PA4x:
4 outputs (silent slab)
upgraded action
more sliders, physical controllers
solid, metal case
XLR mic in
4 harmony voices
upgraded MAXX EQ
PA1000:
**SPEAKERS** (very good ones)
slightly lighter action (almost identical to 900)
controllers, and sliders are on screen (not physical)
14" mic in
3 harmony voices
Very useable master EQ/Mastering (scaled down)
**extra USB slot (can be used for a light, if desired)

Sounds are very similar (to me)
Styles seem tweaked to be more 4Xish

My plan is to keep the 1000 at home and do my master recordings, and edits on it, and use the 900 on the job.
When things calm down, and my home studio is fully operational (like the death star), I may put more time into the 1000, but the main reason I bought it was for the screen. I sold my older 900, and now my newer 900 is an on-stage backup to the new, pristine studio unit. (PA1000)

In summary - I love it.

You can use the Pa4x factory and musikant styles as well.

thanks for feedback Dave, sounds promising. Alas, I have just heard from my shop that yet again the first delivery date has been postponed to somewhere in February here in Holland.....
I know that patience is a virtue but it can become trying at times ....

regards
John