Korg microARRANGER vs Korg Pa1000
| Korg microARRANGER | Korg Pa1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61-key Natural Touch mini-keyboard (velocity sensitive) | 61 semi-weighted keys (C2 – C7) with velocity and aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | — | yes |
| Polyphony | 62 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 662 | 1750 |
| Accompaniment styles | — | 430 |
| Sound engine | HI synthesis (Hyper Integrated synthesis system) | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis – eXpanded) |
| Effects | — | Accompaniment/Song: 2 insert effects, 2 master effects (148 types); Keyboard Sounds: 1 insert effect, 2 master effects (148 types); Final mastering effects: Limiter, Master EQ; Voice Processor (TC-Helicon): EQ, Compressor, Gate, 3-voice Harmonizer, 2 x FX; Guitar Processor 3 x FX |
| Speakers | 10 W | 66 W |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 10.75 kg |
| Released | 2011 | 2017 |
| Release month | 9 | 9 |
| USB to host | no | — |
| Discontinued | 1 | — |
| Status | legacy | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg microARRANGER if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (4.2 kg vs 10.75 kg).
- Choose the Korg Pa1000 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (62 vs 128).
- Choose the Korg Pa1000 if you want more variety of built-in voices (662 vs 1750).
- Choose the Korg Pa1000 if you practise out loud without an amp (10 W vs 66 W).
Full spec sheets: Korg microARRANGER · Korg Pa1000. Rows with a highlighted background differ.