The Korg Pa1000 is a modern arranger keyboard designed to meet the demands of discerning artists and entertainers. Equipped with the EDS-X sound engine derived from the flagship Pa4X, it delivers detailed, high-quality sounds across a wide range of genres. With over 1750 factory sounds and 430 preloaded Styles, it's ready for any musical occasion – from intimate dinners to packed dance floors. The integrated MP3 player with on-screen lyric display is perfect for karaoke and backing tracks. A responsive 61-note keybed with velocity and aftertouch ensures expressive control, while the built-in high-output speakers are surprisingly clear and loud, making them ideal for standalone use at home or on smaller stages. With its extensive arrangement tools and top-tier sound quality, the Korg Pa1000 makes a reliable centrepiece for any live setup.
The Korg Pa1000 offers a wide range of tools tailored to live entertainers. Its 400+ accompaniment Styles cover an extensive range of musical genres and can be expanded with custom rhythm sets as needed. Styles and matching sounds are easily linked using the intuitive Keyboard Set function, streamlining real-time performance changes. For playback of complete backing arrangements, the Pa1000 includes both a 16-track MIDI sequencer/player and a versatile MP3 player with lyric display. Lyrics and song data are displayed conveniently on the colour touchscreen or sent to an external monitor. Thanks to its logical interface and large touch display, the Pa1000 remains clear and easy to operate – even during fast-paced, high-pressure shows.
The Korg Pa1000 is an ideal solution for entertainers seeking the sound and functionality of a high-end arranger keyboard in a more affordable package. Whether it's being used by seasoned professionals or ambitious hobbyists, it provides all the essential tools needed for polished performances: a 61 velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch, extensive editing capabilities, and wide-ranging Style library derived from Korg's flagship models. Onboard stereo speakers offer genuine depth and volume, making it suitable for solo gigs or monitoring. With pro-level sound design and intuitive real-time features, the Korg Pa1000's versatile style engine and broad genre coverage make it ready for the stage in any setting – without the complexity or cost of flagship systems.
For many years, the Korg brand has been synonymous with innovative synthesizers, workstations, keyboards, digital pianos, and more. With instruments such as the MS20, Polysix, Wavestation, KRONOS, and the Volca series (to name but a few), the Japanese company founded by Tsutomu Kato and Tadashi Osanai in 1963 has created legendary synthesizers whose names are music to the ears of many keyboard players. In addition, the Korg company is the inventor of the world's first handheld tuner, the WT-10. However, Korg has always stood for quality and innovation, not only in analogue synthesizers, digital workstations, arranger keyboards, and digital pianos, but also in guitar amplifiers. After Korg acquired the brand rights to Vox Amplification Ltd. in 1992, Korg expanded the Vox brand to include inexpensive digital guitar amplifiers with integrated modelling technology, in addition to new versions of the legendary AC30.
The crowd is on their feet, the dance floor's packed, and requests are flying in from every direction – but the Korg Pa1000 has everything firmly under control. Whether it's a wedding, birthday, or party night, the Pa1000 is built to meet any musical challenge on the fly. The SongBook feature provides instant access to fully pre-configured settings for hundreds of songs, while Set List mode and performance-ready presets enable seamless transitions in real time. The generously proportioned touchscreen keeps everything clearly organised, and external files can be loaded via MicroSD card or USB. With its expressive keybed, polished sound engine, ergonomic interface, and real-time nuance control, the Korg Pa1000 is the ideal companion for entertainers navigating crowded venues and high-energy performances.
Defined Nuance Control
Korg’s Defined Nuance Control (DNC) technology gives the Pa1000 a level of expression usually associated with high-end sample libraries. Three assignable buttons and a four-way joystick allow real-time articulation control without interrupting the musical flow. DNC enables instrument-specific nuances – like breath noise on wind instruments, bowing or pizzicato on strings, and different trumpet attacks – to be triggered spontaneously during performance. These subtle details significantly enhance realism, making the Korg Pa1000 feel more like a responsive ensemble than a static keyboard. The result is a more immersive, lifelike playing experience tailored to professional live use.