Hi Frans,
referring only to the naming, looks nothing like the original.

Not aware of any Yamaha or Roland arranger named after a 27 year old model, but I could well be wrong. Haha

That was probably one of the most painful and irritating demos I have ever heard from any of the major keyboard manufacturers. Call has got to start to employ professional arranger players of the standard of Peter Baartman and Martin Harris . Korgs Keyboards generally are more capable than the competition but their demonstrators are awful . The only demonstrator they have that is exceptionally talented is a gentleman called Luke Edwards and Marco Parisi but when was the last time anyone saw a demo from Marco ?

You have to ask Korg why. Personally I don’t care. I like this new Korg no matter how they call it. I mean that Roland, Korg and Yamaha brings their old technology in new products. That’s how they survive. They are no innovative anymore. Will I buy one no I already own a ek50 and my next purchase will be the pa700 in the next few months. But it is good news for all of us these new models. These Korgs are the best sounding arrangers in this price tag and force Casio and Yamaha and maby even Roland to come with better sounding arrangers.

Hi Frans,
personally I think it’s great they’re bring out affordable good quality arrangers, don’t get me wrong, just found it a bit odd as to what they named it.

New video came around:



I think this time it sounds pretty decent. So far this keyboard seems to be rather unique for its portability and affordability.

But I'm yet to know how would it handle bossa nova.

Actually, the idea is rather close to Yamaha's MM6. That one was also all about "hip hop/rap" stuff.

Nothing new. Cut down version PA80/60/50 / micro arranger ( exact styles but less control) ( Triton engine)with less features ( no style writing / sound editing ) with no speakers but has battery power.

Looks like repackaged EK50 without speakers. Slimmer/ added MIDI out socket and 16 track sequencer. Super lightweight ( 8 pounds). Good price too.

Pa300 is miles ahead. ( too bad less outs and only USB midi)


Please check the following post.


http://www.synthzone.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/488548/Re:_New_Korg_arrangers_-_i3__a#Post488548

The pa600 is only 100 euro more here in the Netherlands and is a much better option then the i3. I had the ek 50 but you can’t edit nothing. To much reverb in some of the styles and no option to edit that and a lot more disadvantages.