Ketron EVENT 61 vs Korg Pa700
| Ketron EVENT 61 | Korg Pa700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 half weighted keys. 4 Dynamic curves | 61 keys (C2–C7) with velocity |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 216 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 464 | 1700 |
| Accompaniment styles | 400 | 370 |
| Sequencer | HD Recording: 1 stereo audio track. Midi and Song Style recording. Audio Multitrack: 5+1 audio tracks with separate slider control | Chord Sequence recorder and player in Style Play mode |
| Sound engine | — | EDS-X |
| 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 | Accomp 2 insert + 2 master (148 types); Keyboard 1 insert + 2 master |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | 40 W |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | 13 kg | 9.9 kg |
| Released | — | 2018 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
| **speakers W | — | 50** (2 x 25W, 2 x Dual Cone Speakers in Bass Reflex Box) |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg Pa700 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (13 kg vs 9.9 kg).
- Choose the Ketron EVENT 61 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (216 vs 128).
- Choose the Korg Pa700 if you want more variety of built-in voices (464 vs 1700).
- Choose the Korg Pa700 if you practise out loud without an amp (None (line out only) vs 40 W).
Full spec sheets: Ketron EVENT 61 · Korg Pa700. Rows with a highlighted background differ.