Korg Pa1000 vs Yamaha PSR-EW425
| Korg Pa1000 | Yamaha PSR-EW425 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 semi-weighted keys (C2 – C7) with velocity and aftertouch | Organ-style 76-key keyboard with touch response (soft/medium/hard/fixed) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 128 | 64 |
| Sounds / presets | 1750 | 820 |
| Accompaniment styles | 430 | — |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis – eXpanded) | AWM Stereo Sampling (arranger: 290 styles, Smart Chord, Groove Creator) |
| 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, Chorus 5, Master EQ 4, Motion Effect 57 types, Harmony/Echo 26 types |
| Speakers | 66 W | 24 W |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | no |
| Weight | 10.75 kg | 8.3 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1200 × 136 × 404 mm |
| Battery power | — | yes (6 x D-size batteries, optional) |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Release month | 9 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 76 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Yamaha PSR-EW425 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.75 kg vs 8.3 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 24 W).
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa1000 · Yamaha PSR-EW425. Rows with a highlighted background differ.