Korg Pa1000 vs Roland E-80
| Korg Pa1000 | Roland E-80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 semi-weighted keys (C2 – C7) with velocity and aftertouch | 61 keys velocity sensitive with aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | yes | yes |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 1750 | 1100 |
| Accompaniment styles | 430 | — |
| Sound engine | 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 | 66 W | — |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | 10.75 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Released | 2017 | — |
| Release month | 9 | — |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | 1 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg Pa1000 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.75 kg vs 22.5 kg).
- Choose the Korg Pa1000 if you want more variety of built-in voices (1750 vs 1100).
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa1000 · Roland E-80. Rows with a highlighted background differ.