Korg Pa1000 vs Yamaha Tyros3
| Korg Pa1000 | Yamaha Tyros3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 semi-weighted keys (C2 – C7) with velocity and aftertouch | 61-key touch-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 128 | — |
| Sounds / presets | 1750 | — |
| Accompaniment styles | 430 | 450 |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis – eXpanded) | AWM tone generation with Super Articulation 2 (Articulation Element Modeling) and MegaVoice |
| 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 | Studio-quality DSP including reverb, distortion and chorus; faders added to the control surface |
| Speakers | 66 W | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Pads / faders | — | Multi Pads with Audio Multi Pads |
| Weight | 10.75 kg | — |
| Battery power | — | no |
| Released | — | 2008 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
| Display | — | 7.5-inch high-resolution TFT VGA colour screen |
| Storage | — | 3.2 MB internal flash with a hard-disk recorder |
Which one should you buy?
- 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 Tyros3. Rows with a highlighted background differ.