Korg Pa300 vs Yamaha CVP-705
| Korg Pa300 | Yamaha CVP-705 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 keys, velocity-sensitive; no aftertouch | NWX (Natural Wood X) keyboard with synthetic ivory keytops (wood is used for the white keys), escapement |
| Aftertouch | no | — |
| Polyphony | 128 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 950 | 984 |
| 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) | Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial |
| Effects | Up to 4 Stereo Digital Multi-Effect block systems; 125 Master Effect types; Master 4 band Parametric EQ | — |
| Speakers | 26 W | 70 W |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Weight | 8.35 kg | 77.4 kg |
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Release month | 3 | — |
| Discontinued | — | 2019 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg Pa300 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (8.35 kg vs 77.4 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-705 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 256).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-705 if you want more variety of built-in voices (950 vs 984).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-705 if you practise out loud without an amp (26 W vs 70 W).
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa300 · Yamaha CVP-705. Rows with a highlighted background differ.