Ketron EVENT 61 vs Yamaha PSR-SX700
| Ketron EVENT 61 | Yamaha PSR-SX700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 half weighted keys. 4 Dynamic curves | Organ (FSB), Initial Touch |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 216 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 464 | 986 |
| Accompaniment styles | 400 | 400 |
| Sequencer | HD Recording: 1 stereo audio track. Midi and Song Style recording. Audio Multitrack: 5+1 audio tracks with separate slider control | Number of Tracks 16; Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording; Number of Songs Unlimited (depends on the drive capacity) |
| Sound engine | — | AWM Stereo Sampling |
| 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 | Reverb 59 Presets + 30 User; Chorus 106 Presets + 30 User; DSP 322 Presets + 30 User; Insertion Effect 1-5: 322 Presets + 30 User; Master Compressor 5 + 30 User; Master EQ 5 + 30 User; Part EQ 28 Parts |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | 30 W |
| Weight | 13 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 |
| Release month | 2 | 8 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-SX700 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (13 kg vs 11.5 kg).
- Choose the Ketron EVENT 61 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (216 vs 128).
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-SX700 if you want more variety of built-in voices (464 vs 986).
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-SX700 if you practise out loud without an amp (None (line out only) vs 30 W).
Full spec sheets: Ketron EVENT 61 · Yamaha PSR-SX700. Rows with a highlighted background differ.