Korg Pa1000 vs Yamaha PSR-SX900
| Korg Pa1000 | Yamaha PSR-SX900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 semi-weighted keys (C2 – C7) with velocity and aftertouch | Organ (FSB), Initial Touch |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 1750 | 1337 |
| Accompaniment styles | 430 | 525 |
| Sequencer | — | Number of Tracks 16; Quick Recording, Multi Recording, Step Recording; Number of Songs Unlimited (depends on the drive capacity) |
| 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 | Reverb 59 Presets + 30 User; Chorus 106 Presets + 30 User; DSP 322 Presets (with VCM) + 30 User; Insertion Effect 1-8: 322 Presets (with VCM) + 30 User; Master Compressor 5 Presets + 30 User; Master EQ 5 Presets + 30 User; Part EQ 28 Parts |
| Speakers | 66 W | 50 W |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Weight | 10.75 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Release month | 9 | 8 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg Pa1000 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.75 kg vs 11.5 kg).
- Choose the Korg Pa1000 if you want more variety of built-in voices (1750 vs 1337).
- Choose the Korg Pa1000 if you practise out loud without an amp (66 W vs 50 W).
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa1000 · Yamaha PSR-SX900. Rows with a highlighted background differ.