Korg Pa5X-61 vs Roland E-A7
| Korg Pa5X-61 | Roland E-A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 keys (C2 – C7) Semi-weighted keys with Aftertouch | 61 keys (with velocity) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | 160 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 2200 | 1500 |
| Accompaniment styles | 600 | 600 |
| Sequencer | Full-featured 16-track sequencer with Song Edit; Chord Sequencer with 200+ sequences, chord sequence recorder/player; MP3 recorder | — |
| Sound engine | EDS-XP (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-Expanded) | — |
| Effects | Keyboard Tracks: 3 Insert Effect, 3 Master Effects; Style/Song: 10 Insert Effects, 3 Master Effects; Master EQ and Finalizer; Final Mastering Effects: Waves MaxxAudio; Mic Processor (Shift Audio); Guitar rack (4 effect slots) | Reverb 8 types; Chorus 8 types; MFX 84 types for keyboard parts, A & B for Style and SMF section; Master EQ 6 Presets + 1 User Memory; Master Compressor 6 Presets + 1 User Memory |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | 24 W |
| Weight | 15.1 kg | 7.9 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2015 |
| Release month | 6 | 9 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland E-A7 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (15.1 kg vs 7.9 kg).
- Choose the Korg Pa5X-61 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (160 vs 128).
- Choose the Korg Pa5X-61 if you want more variety of built-in voices (2200 vs 1500).
- Choose the Roland E-A7 if you practise out loud without an amp (None (line out only) vs 24 W).
Full spec sheets: Korg Pa5X-61 · Roland E-A7. Rows with a highlighted background differ.