Korg Pa1000 vs Yamaha PSR-E473
| Korg Pa1000 | Yamaha PSR-E473 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 semi-weighted keys (C2 – C7) with velocity and aftertouch | Organ-style; Touch Response Yes (Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 128 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 1750 | 820 |
| Accompaniment styles | 430 | 290 |
| Sequencer | — | Number of Songs 10; Number of Tracks 6 (5 Melody + 1 Style/Groove Creator); SMF (Formats 0 & 1) |
| 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 | DSP1: 41 types, DSP2: 12 types; Reverb 12 types; Chorus 5 types; Master EQ 4 types; Motion Effect 57 types; Harmony/Echo 26 types |
| Speakers | 66 W | 12 W |
| Weight | 10.75 kg | 7 kg |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Release month | 9 | 1 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-E473 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.75 kg vs 7 kg).
- Choose the Korg Pa1000 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 64).
- Choose the Korg Pa1000 if you want more variety of built-in voices (1750 vs 820).
- Choose the Korg Pa1000 if you practise out loud without an amp (66 W vs 12 W).
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa1000 · Yamaha PSR-E473. Rows with a highlighted background differ.