Korg Pa1000 vs Yamaha PSR-E463
| Korg Pa1000 | Yamaha PSR-E463 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 semi-weighted keys (C2 – C7) with velocity and aftertouch | 61-key touch-sensitive keyboard (Soft/Medium/Hard/Fixed) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 128 | 48 |
| Sounds / presets | 1750 | 758 |
| Accompaniment styles | 430 | 235 |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis – eXpanded) | AWM Stereo Sampling |
| 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 | DSP 10 types (assignable to the control knobs), reverb 12 types, chorus 5 types, master EQ 6 types, harmony 26 types |
| Speakers | 66 W | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 10.75 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | [946, 404, 139] mm |
| Battery power | — | yes (battery powered - the official weight excludes batteries) |
| Released | — | 2017 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-E463 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.75 kg vs 6.6 kg).
- Choose the Korg Pa1000 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 48).
- Choose the Korg Pa1000 if you want more variety of built-in voices (1750 vs 758).
- Choose the Korg Pa1000 if you practise out loud without an amp (66 W vs None (line out only)).
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa1000 · Yamaha PSR-E463. Rows with a highlighted background differ.