Korg Pa300 vs Roland BK-9
| Korg Pa300 | Roland BK-9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 keys, velocity-sensitive; no aftertouch | 76 Velocity Sensitive Keys Key Touch: High, Medium, Low, Fixed |
| Aftertouch | no | — |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 950 | 1718 |
| Accompaniment styles | 310 | — |
| Sequencer | Quick Record (Backing Sequence); Multitrack and Step Record functions - Full-featured sequencer - 16 tracks - Up to 100,000 events; SMF format | — |
| Sound engine | RX (Real eXperience) | — |
| Effects | Up to 4 Stereo Digital Multi-Effect block systems; 125 Master Effect types; Master 4 band Parametric EQ | — |
| Speakers | 26 W | None (line out only) |
| USB audio | — | No |
| Weight | 8.35 kg | 9.4 kg |
| Released | 2014 | 2012 |
| Release month | 3 | — |
| Discontinued | — | 2015 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 76 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg Pa300 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (8.35 kg vs 9.4 kg).
- Choose the Roland BK-9 if you want more variety of built-in voices (950 vs 1718).
- Choose the Korg Pa300 if you practise out loud without an amp (26 W vs None (line out only)).
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa300 · Roland BK-9. Rows with a highlighted background differ.