Korg PA1000 Review & In-Depth Buyers Guide

In-depth Korg PA1000 review & full features demo from Tony at Bonners Pianos. Essential viewing before you buy!
The PA1000 has plenty of new sounds (featuring Defined Nuance Control for enhanced realism) which keep performances fresh and exciting, as well as an enormous expanded range of styles covering music genres from all over the world. Combine this with powerful performance functionality, an intuitive user interface, and rich, sculpted sound and you have an Arranger for the most discerning and demanding player.
Our detailed Buyers' Guide takes you through the Korg PA1000's extensive range of features and explains how it compares with previous models. Tony expertly demonstrates a wide range of playing styles, enabling you to experience all the sounds and instrument voices in action. If you're considering the Korg PA1000, this video will tell you everything you need to know.
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[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

The beauty is the LCD screen is tilted so I don't have to lean forward to look at it as I used to do with Genos. Luckily, I sold my Genos in a heartbeat, put the cash back into my account, and will buy this cheaper arranger. I just realized Genos was insanely an expensive arranger with limited capabilities and I totally did regret my purchase. Now, I am happy I sold it, phewwwwwww !! Going to get you PA 1000 ;)

[@instrumentalistjade8367]

Pa-1000, nice arranger.. my kronos will stay at home/studio now.. and the pa-1000 will be my gigging board.. if my drummer or bass player is tired, the pa-1000 will do the job. 👍

[@mississippimeatloaf1637]

I don't blame you one bit, those keys on the Kronos are way too heavy to comfortably play, the pa1000 is a much better choice, much easier keyboard to navigate, it can do just as much as the kronus can do anyway

@@mississippimeatloaf1637 How expensive is pa1000 in UK?

[@frederickb]

Hi Tony, You are the best demonstrator on uTube i've enjoyed everyone of your reviews and playing. Im now the proud owner of a Roland FP 90 Soon to get a Korg PA 700. Thanks again for your great work on here.

[@bonnersmusic]

Many thanks Freddy.... much appreciated!

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

3:30 Tony, I must say that your organ performance in this style is absolutely similar to Richard Wright (of Pink Floyd) songs, especially his solo album "Broken China". Amazing Board !!!

[@petarknezevic905]

I have pa300 for 2 years and its amazing, but this looks perfect!!! ❤❤❤

[@roytheboyx4235]

You are an amazing player. Joy to watch!

[@robfriedrich2822]

I like it, that the display angle is adjustable, in this price range unusual yet.

[@BradfordGuy]

*Very nice demo, Tony! **_The best demos are performed by musicians who have the experience and chops to bring out the potential of the instrument - and Tony, you certainly did that!_*

[@bonnersmusic]

Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@grandadan]

I like it mostly for it`s so powerful speakers: i boat a DGX 650 a couple of years ago and it´s speakers are a shame of only 9W . I am impressed with this one, maybe i will buy one

[@trevorbeddows3482]

Thanks

[@subratmishra3]

My son wants one, he is a very good keyboard player

[@chrishof3917]

best comment!

[@andrewr888r]

Then get him one

[@bardsanindustries7447]

Mr. Tony you are genius and great musicain and keyboard player

[@bonnersmusic]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@Armz316]

I love this new board from Korg! Sounds great!

[@neilstraus5156]

para mi suena muy duro y seco el sonido

[@GaryMCurran]

Tony, really nice, but it doesn't meet my needs. Maybe you'll pass this on to the Korg rep the next time you see him or her. I have a PA800. I really like my keyboard, when it was new, it was about the best thing out there, save the piano sound, which Yamaha did better back then. Now, the PA4X Pro has a much better sound for the piano, actually, across the board. But, I can't afford the PA4X right now, because I would also need to purchase the PaAS system to go with it. No, what I would like is the PA1000 in a 76 key version and the sliders for the drawbars. Might also be nice if Korg came out with a 'Drawbar Controller' for all the PA keyboards that have the Digital Drawbars. A stand alone unit that gives you control over the Drawbar sounds, Leslie emulation, attacks, percussion, etc. If Korg were to come out with a PA1000 in the 76 key version, built in speakers and sliders for the drawbar, and could do it for a couple of hundred dollars more than what this PA1000 is going for, it would be my ideal keyboard, at least until I can afford the PA4X Pro, or whatever keyboard is the follow on . . . PA5X Pro? Also, no support the EC-5 controller?

[@mrdali67]

Maybe have a look at the Crumar.it site. They have a DIY project for a drawbar controller for their new lower manual keyboard for the mojo61. (The mojo61 is a single keyborad instrument but supports full 2 manual organ + basspedal but only sports 1 set of 9 drawbars for controlling all 3 channels) They listened to their users and it ended up being a DIY project based on an arduino board

[@Transterra55]

Excellent demo! Way to go Tony.........

[@bonnersmusic]

Many thanks William!!

[@yaronbrecher7397]

superb demo bravo tony

[@goodsound4756]

When mentioning it has an USB interface you should tell us if it’s Midi only or digital audio as well.

[@KorgBasharwahbePaxpaMG]

I believe the different between pa4x and pa1000 the power of sound card and the keys quality too and the body of the keyboard.

[@chatchaiovatanupat1088]

Very nice and useful demo!! Personally, I really like the sound of the Nylon guitar from PA4x. Is the sound of it the same in PA1000? Thank you in advance.

[@yenthi-tv]

I like korg pa1000 😍

[@frederickb]

Hello Tony.. Your doing such a great job helping people to decide whats for them. Your a natural mate and worth more money. Love your playing and style and who doesnt like a new release. Maybe its the one ive been waiting for. I have a new Roland FP90. Go well dont you think? Keep up the fab work.

[@bonnersmusic]

Many thanks Freddy!!

[@madjazzmike]

Reply- price is around - £ 1760 ) - cheers from " Wales England " .

[@cuauhtemocacostaanzures163]

MY FAVORITE KEYBOARD KORG PA 1000 HY FROM MÉXICO

[@stanleypriezt]

wow,, i hope you you do a comparative video with the PA4X and also with the PA700 ofcourse yamaha PSR S970

[@joeweeks7095]

Hopefully, fingers crossed, I hope I win the drawing to win your wish list. It includes a PA 1000, a PA 600 and a Krome EX

[@alairmeis6442]

PA 1000, YES 10, very good.

[@MariaGarcia-vi4ty]

Alair Meis

[@KamalHossain-bn6vc]

Nice. Sound. Beautiful. Looking korg pa 1000 great. wonderful. Video

[@billbickley5798]

Great Playing & keyboard Can you add lower Manual , & Pedals and Stand to this .?

[@mykorgchannel3831]

I hear ya "This Masquerade" ;) Great demo Tony al the best Chris

[@_abhishikth_]

KORG PA 1000💝

[@rolandgerard6064]

Nice demo👍

[@bonnersmusic]

Thanks Roland!

[@fazekascsabi5897]

Very good!

[@zdravkozdravka4313]

Hi Mr. Tony :) Which one You prefer, pa1000 or psr s975??

[@AHMADBAKKALI]

Matt Alex Let me tell you that YAMAHA is the best for occidental music. but speaking about sampling and stuff KORG is the beast of the stages in oriental music.

[@alexkoshy739]

Korg is always best

[@AhmadThabet-qw1kc]

Dear Tony, Please advise if this keyboard has the Quarter Tone features for playing Oriental and Arabic Music. Will it accept the Arabic Styles that are available in Korg-Pa 700 Oriental or not. Many thanks for the outstanding review and assessment of this unit.

[@aneksiu4668]

Very good voice

[@subashdavid987]

It's amazing

[@tuananhphanngo9625]

Piano sounds great

[@shawnstanley2390]

What is the difference between Korg pa4x and pa1000?

[@bonnersmusic]

The PA4x is Korg's Flagship Professional Arranger. It has more styles and voices than the PA1000. It also has the durable metal chassis, is available in 76 notes, uses a separate PAas Speaker Bar, and a superior keyboard action. The PA1000 is its "little brother". Offering many of the features of the PA4x but with a built in speaker system and is only available in the 61 note version so it is more compact and much lighter.

[@VARIETYONLINEMEDIA]

My Korg PA 1000 - Speakers no working, i will check and speakers already ON....Output and Headphone Ok...plz help any other function...

[@harsha_perera]

Well this is great but comparing with S970 I feel that those Yamaha styles are much detailed, universal and interesting as well. The same comment for tones/voices also, specially the Nylon guitar and Saxophone, which is freaking sophisticated in S970. (Anyway, are you introducing the two USB ports correctly? You are introducing them corresponding to the Yamaha, etc. back panel. The meanings should be changed as Pa1000 use the two USB types for the opposite purpose.)

[@jorjajorjan3863]

Hi Sir your presentation is amazing.Can you tell me if this synthesizer contains any world-oriental sounds?If so how many?I need some sounds like Canun,santoor,ney,duduk and oriental patterns...

[@lofenoialof5320]

How easy is it to play improvised compositional ideas into this and record the MIDI of such ideas to a USB stick to then be imported into a notation program like Sibelius ? Also how does this compare to the Yamaha PSR 975? Thanks

[@giorgosboultadakis4592]

Would you recommend/ prefer a used PA3X Pro or a brand new PA1000? Same price both of them.

[@AhmedDautbasic]

Depends from you needs, but I personally think PA3X is better

[@instrumentalistjade8367]

Giorgos Boultadakis id go with he pa-1000 coz it has newer sounds and sample. The pa-3x has better quality built but, the pa-1000 has better sounds samples. They are both great.

[@AhmadThabet-qw1kc]

Dear Tony, please advise if KORG is planning to launch KORG Pa-1000 Oriental like the Pa-700 Oriental. In other words, will the KORG Pa1000 be able to have Oriental instruments like Kanoon, Aoud, Arabic Strings, Nay and Oriental styles, that could be built in or not. Also, how do you create the quarter tone scale, in the KORG Pa-1000 is it through the screen or how ? Please reply in details and many thanks for your support and feedback !

[@daveslastchance]

I own one of these for several years now, but still do not like the grand piano sound. When run through my Bose L1 the piano is just horrible. Any recommendations for a keyboard amp for live performing that will sound better?

[@martinj.a6602]

I would recommend you to browse through Korg forums . There are some amazing third party piano samples for Korg pa series . One such is salamander samples tuned to fit into Korg pa series. It’s done by Reuben . Try those samples .. I’m sure you would enjoy them 👍

[@danielvasilebuftea2335]

Hello Tony !!! What do you thing about roland ea7? Please..how is better korg pa4x vs roland ea7? Thankyou verry much for your answer

[@ONAIRRECORDS]

i want one

[@jeesanneelangavil2674]

How to save sequence temple song in Korg krome 73 key board

[@jorjajorjan3863]

Is there only one version of Pa1000? Is this the same they use for oriental music or there is another one?

[@devathilak]

What speakers are connected to this PA 1000 ? Can you suggest some good powered speakers for church use

[@KamalHossain-bn6vc]

Nice keyboard how much this model pa 1000

[@AlexDeejay1973]

Hello, I am a music lover and I really like creating musical compositions with the keyboard sequencer and I am looking for a keyboard that has an intuitive and versatile sequencer, which keyboard do you suggest, the YAMAHA PSR SX900 or the KORG PA1000? I am very indecisive

[@NamzKay]

If I have a pa700 should I upgrade to pa1000 ??? Or not much difference

[@byapaujb2640]

Recently, we bought a Korg pa 1000 for church.I am the pianist there. My weakness is that I can't find the natural clear piano sound ( not electronic sound ) which used for playing Choir and Hymns. Anyone can help me which button ( option ) I should use. For Example on HAMAHA keyboard, if you press the " Touch " button, you get the electronic sound and after releasing the touch button, you will get the natural sound and it will be louder, and it is very nice to play the choir or Hymns.

[@heydavemyers1]

I have one of these, too. In my opinion, the concert grand piano is the best, but all of the acoustic piano sounds in this keyboard are lacking compared to other manufacturers. I've emailed Korg about this but got no reply. I tried re-balancing the tone of the concert grand, but it still sounds very poor.

[@AhmadThabet-qw1kc]

Dear Tony, Is there a possibility that KORG will launch an updated version of this KORG Pa-1000 with Arabic Scale and 76 Keys; it will be a great Organ in this Range. Please contact KORG and revert to my request.

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

??!!

[@MichaelRedman]

Thanks for clarifying. One more question regarding the PAAS sound bar please - The Pa4x has 3 types of audio input (microphone XLR, 3.5mm stereo and L+R standard jack inputs) - can you clarify whether the input from these is played back through the PaAS to enable full monitoring of all sound sources? I have read that the non-microphone inputs although fed to the Pa4x audio outputs are not played back through the PaAS. I use an iPad for some tracks so being able to play through these the PaAS would be important for stage monitoring and home use.

[@bonnersmusic]

Hi Michael, I haven't had the opportunity to try this myself yet, but I would think that any sound sources plugged into the audio inputs would be routed through the internal speaker system. This may be different to he PA4x because the speaker system is treated as an external amplifier on that keyboard.

[@candrahioe5794]

Style Beguine yes like it

[@karenhovhannisyan1674]

Hello korg pa1000 how to distinguish the original from a fake?

[@neelenpatten2959]

what about the output resolution? Does it have a 48khz output?

[@alexrodrigues7327]

Can v sustain piano tones without sustain pedal?on pa1000

[@BLUSCORPION81]

What are the 2 squared holes in the rear of the keyboard

[@kapiladissasekera2150]

Is this has built in indian percussion and instalments?

[@VinzforJesus]

Can you share some styles for Korg Pa 500

[@MLRDov]

I have yamaha psrs-750. Almost 6 years)

[@angelsofgod2258]

Are you happy with it

[@tarungmusic]

Please demo the Korg Kross 2 too!

[@bonnersmusic]

+Tarun G coming soon!

[@mathewmone]

can you play the dance styles and ballads in the next video

[@karlgk6247]

hello, does that keyboard play oriental music, greek and arabic etc?

[@tosh006]

i have a question, i come from the pa1x 800 and 3x, and i want to buy the 1000, but i need to have access to the fill-ins, and since there is no EC5 to this, is there any way to have access to all the fill-ins? like assign it or so?

[@wallsmash]

What's with the maroon colour. Who thought that was a good Idea?

[@anjoojt]

are we waiting the korg pa4x le.or is not going to hapen..

[@dominggusdominggusg7252]

KORG keren

[@rios_5314]

Is the keybed action similiar to korg pa4x?

[@MohammedElSanousi]

KINGOFGLORY 53 of course not

[@bonnersmusic]

+KINGOFGLORY 53 It has same keybed as PA900

[@robfriedrich2822]

So we had to wait for a PA 4 LE?

[@nickbeqiri2289]

It’s the same as PA4X...... but double cheaper “$2000 vs $4000!” And them speakers are freaken sickkk, can’t go wron with it, thinking of getting that and a $2000 MicPreamp and sound way better than Pa4X, except if you really need then 76 keys instead of 61 keys but paying “Double as much.”

[@user-rb1wm2xj9t]

KINGOFGLORY 53 does this Pa have quarter tone ?

[@cherfibenali521]

Can you send this machine, then I can't buy it? Thanks

[@benjaminmartin7702]

can you do a demo with latin styles?

[@MichaelRedman]

Is the inbuilt speaker system louder than the Pa4x sound bar. Comparing the specs it's not clear.

[@bonnersmusic]

Hi Michael, The PaAs Soundbar (2x20 Watt (Middle/High Frequency) + 1x40 Watt (Subwoofer)) for the PA4x is more powerful than the speakers in the PA1000 (2 x 33 W). The 40W subwoofer allows for a better quality sound in all frequencies at higher volumes. This coupled with the Soundbar facing you more directly means that it is louder than the PA1000. Please do not hesitate to contact us direct in our Keyboard Department on 01323 636140 with any further queries.

[@CaKiteboarding]

hello, does the pa 1000 play in quarter tone tuning to play oriental scales, or is it something that i need to install or upload? does it have a button for it? thanks

[@zakariaomri1094]

It does play Just go to the "subscale" option at the bottom of the screen!

[@babump5686]

Is it has light touch keys?

[@junemarget5919]

Wow

[@nashgoes767]

at 2:41 What kind of music genre is it?

[@Angelitto]

the keys are easy or semi-height?

[@MohammedElSanousi]

Angelitto semi weighted

[@Angelitto]

Thanks for info!

[@miguelrejas5034]

The keys shown are "synth action" coz they are synth design; the semi-weighted action sport full piano key design, these "piano key" you will find: "semi weighted" key action or "full weigthed" action which must be hammer action indeed, IF you see keyboard style key.. then they sure are "synth action" keys. Greetings! ;)

[@misu5262]

Pa 600 vs Pa 700 ?

[@giorgosboultadakis4592]

mihai popa Definitely PA700

[@jazzplayer59]

mihai popa q

[@mertylmaz6951]

3x vs pa1000 ?

[@kikoynoemicruzmontoya6321]

No se si es por el soporte o por k es pero las guitarras eléctricas no se oyen claras distorsionan en ocasiones se oye como sucio

[@NarenSinger]

At 7.40 which style ??? Plz

[@danieltocari9134]

hola amigo como se puedo contactar para averiguar a comprar una piano del 1000 a como cuesta soy de ecuador

[@appiahclement2195]

How much

[@rejissorbaphaoglu7697]

Korg pa 1000 made in italy???

[@user-og7sr9he3w]

انا اول شخص في العراق اشتري كورج 1000 😊😊😊😊😊

[@tarekm8672]

ملاك علي اخي عندك فيس بوك نتواصل لا نستفيد من تجربتك مع با اي 1000 والله يهنيك فيه

[@zeekedd6245]

5:32 what setup was it

[@professionalyamahastyles9034]

6:05 OMG BBKING BLUES :) brutality :)

[@riquinhoteclas6222]

quanto custa o pa 700 e o pa 900 ai no seu pais ?

[@ahmadbk1448]

Name of the beat on 3:33 ? Please.

[@electro2709]

what song? 4:55

[@user-rb1wm2xj9t]

Does it have quarter tone ?

[@bonnersmusic]

Yes the Korg PA1000 does have Quarter Tones and Arabic scaling. For more information please click here.

[@vaibhavwankhede3613]

What is price of KORG PA 1000?

[@ahmedmaher4739]

2000$ i think

[@IamtheKingsman]

VAIBHAV WANKHEDE $1990. It's the same price as a PSR S970, and yes, Yamaha not only has hundreds of styles built in, and you can download virtually anything from the Tyros 4 onto it and everything will work perfectly. It's fairly easy to modify sounds, styles, registrations and a thousand other peramiters. Both of these look to be very good, but actually look at both of them for yourself and get your hands on them before buying either.

[@vaibhavwankhede3613]

Robert Christopulos Thank you very much Sir.

[@IamtheKingsman]

VAIBHAV WANKHEDE You're welcome my friend!

[@armen00ar]

Hi guys , I ordered pa1000 2 months ago and still waiting ,who knows when it's gonna be available to ship?

[@ardeleanion4435]

you got robbed.

[@roberthunter9737]

If the speakers is good why are you got it hooked up to amps

[@misu5262]

Pa1000 vs Pa600 .

[@moonlightbae3270]

mihai popa Nu v ati uitat la domnul Andronescu cand a spus ca nu se compara? Logic ca pa1000.E de ultima generatie.Are tehnologie noua.Si bassul nu e ca la pa600.La pa600 bassul e slab .nici nu se simte.La pa1000 si 700 da.are un bass..cum a spus D.nul Andronescu.."un bass reflexiv"..Mai plin.Suntele sunt mai ovale..Mai grase..:P

[@misu5262]

ok ai dreptate scuza .

[@moonlightbae3270]

mihai popa Nicio problema.

[@Besura_moto]

Which is better, PA 700, 900 or 1000 ?

[@bonnersmusic]

The Korg PA600 and PA900 are discontinued models based on the previous PA3x flagship arranger. These have now been replaced by the PA700 and PA1000 which is based on the current PA4x Flagship Model. Of the models that you have mentioned, the PA1000 is of the highest specification, having the most styles and voices based on the current PA4x. Come to our Eastbourne showroom and try the models out side by side.

[@malayaliobservant8915]

Do they purposely made it uglier to sell pa 4x

[@NguyenThinhPhat]

Great playing. What is the name of the song at 7:30 please?

[@superskier2]

Nguyen Thinh Phat it's called "somethin' stupid"

[@NguyenThinhPhat]

Karl Bedford thanks. It’s so beautiful.

[@superskier2]

Nguyen Thinh Phat no problem...happy playing.

[@petitharry]

PA1000 solo : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqumfoKNa8Zjq9U