Ketron EVENT 61 vs Korg Pa300
| Ketron EVENT 61 | Korg Pa300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 half weighted keys. 4 Dynamic curves | 61 keys, velocity-sensitive; no aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | yes | no |
| Polyphony | 216 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 464 | 950 |
| Accompaniment styles | 400 | 310 |
| Sequencer | HD Recording: 1 stereo audio track. Midi and Song Style recording. Audio Multitrack: 5+1 audio tracks with separate slider control | Quick Record (Backing Sequence); Multitrack and Step Record functions - Full-featured sequencer - 16 tracks - Up to 100,000 events; SMF format |
| Sound engine | — | RX (Real eXperience) |
| Effects | Dsp: Reverb, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Overdrive, Distortion, Tremolo, Autopan, Equalizer; 2 stereo EFX Insert assigned to Voice and Voice 2, 1 Insert to Arranger chords, 1 Insert to Real Chord; 64 Single Presets and 64 Chain Effects | Up to 4 Stereo Digital Multi-Effect block systems; 125 Master Effect types; Master 4 band Parametric EQ |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | 26 W |
| Weight | 13 kg | 8.35 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2014 |
| Release month | 2 | 3 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg Pa300 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (13 kg vs 8.35 kg).
- Choose the Ketron EVENT 61 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (216 vs 128).
- Choose the Korg Pa300 if you want more variety of built-in voices (464 vs 950).
- Choose the Korg Pa300 if you practise out loud without an amp (None (line out only) vs 26 W).
Full spec sheets: Ketron EVENT 61 · Korg Pa300. Rows with a highlighted background differ.