Korg Pa300 vs Yamaha CVP-709
| Korg Pa300 | Yamaha CVP-709 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1270 |
| 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 | 120 W |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Weight | 8.35 kg | 79 kg |
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Release month | 3 | — |
| 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 79 kg).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-709 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (128 vs 256).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-709 if you want more variety of built-in voices (950 vs 1270).
- Choose the Yamaha CVP-709 if you practise out loud without an amp (26 W vs 120 W).
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa300 · Yamaha CVP-709. Rows with a highlighted background differ.