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Aripearlmusic Approved Merchant
Joined: 04 Jun 2018 Posts: 368 Location: BROOKLYN NY
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Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 6:00 pm Post subject: 4x has been officially discontinued |
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KorgUSA emailed a bunch of distributors that i know saying that the Pa4x has been discontinued. Hopefully they are manufacturing the replacement in house because outsourcing will mean no more machines for quite some time _________________ Ari Pearl Music
Sound Developer for the 5x and 4x at https://performersheaven.com/en/shop-en/by-author-en/ari-en |
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karmathanever Platinum Member
Joined: 12 Jan 2004 Posts: 10418
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:08 am Post subject: |
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I have just followed this up and was informed (directly) that the PA4X is still current - also, no official news of a replacement.
Not arguing with what you have heard of course but it could be just another rumour.
Which distributors have reported this?
Cheers
Pete _________________ PA4X-76, Karma, WaveDrum GE, Fantom 8 EX
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Aripearlmusic Approved Merchant
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Giner Platinum Member
Joined: 02 May 2003 Posts: 1347 Location: Alberta
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Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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Could it be that this may just be in the U.S. where arranger sales lag considerably behind the rest of the world? Or is it the start of a general phasing out? We'd all hope not. _________________ When I nod my head . . . Hit it!
Pa3x-61, Pa1xPro, i30, Micromoog (1975) |
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karmathanever Platinum Member
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 1:12 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | I heard from a few local stores in Brooklyn that are Korg Distributors and they all got the email from KorgUSA
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So we wait now and see....
I had direct contact with the main distributor for my country and they were not ware of any announcement but then USA seem to mostly be on top of things.
Cheers
Pete _________________ PA4X-76, Karma, WaveDrum GE, Fantom 8 EX
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Nemydom Full Member
Joined: 18 Aug 2011 Posts: 117 Location: New Zealand
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Giner Platinum Member
Joined: 02 May 2003 Posts: 1347 Location: Alberta
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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Long & McQuade, nationwide stores up here in the Great White North, are showing only the oriental Pa4x (61 and 76). _________________ When I nod my head . . . Hit it!
Pa3x-61, Pa1xPro, i30, Micromoog (1975) |
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H.I.M
Joined: 30 May 2021 Posts: 37 Location: San Diego Ca
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Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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So any word there is a new model coming out or should I buy a PA4x before they’re gone? |
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Asena Approved Merchant
Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 2574 Location: Sweden/Malmoe
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Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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H.I.M wrote: | So any word there is a new model coming out or should I buy a PA4x before they’re gone? |
Why Wait, Just buy the 4 X and you will Love it. _________________ www.globalsound.se
KORG PA 5-X/YAMAHA GENOS 2/YAMAHA A 5000
LIONSTRACK X 76 & GROOVE XR
MEDELI AKX-10
MacbookproM2-Ssd/Logic/Neuman/Kali Audio8/Komplette14SDD/ Apollo Twin/PIONEER XDJ RX 2
LOTS OF SAMPLE SOUNDS!
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Nemydom Full Member
Joined: 18 Aug 2011 Posts: 117 Location: New Zealand
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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 7:12 am Post subject: |
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H.I.M wrote: | So any word there is a new model coming out or should I buy a PA4x before they’re gone? |
No, don’t buy a discontinued model, unless it’s heavily discounted!
You will be so disappointed, if a new model released a few days after you paid your money.
Don’t worry, they will be always available on second hand market - so even if Korg-Italy cease to exist. If you need one urgently - the best way to get a second hand one right now! In this case, you will not lose much money. Keep in mind, Korg TOTL arrangers are of very high quality, so it’s not that risky to buy them used, providing they are in good condition and from a reliable trader (with good feedback rating). |
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Biggles Platinum Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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A new Pa4X 76 is £2700 herein the UK
A used one is listed at £2250
Not to long ago ie pre Covid, a new 76 key version was less than £2500.
So no heavy discounting is taking place here, in fact the opposite. _________________ Biggles
Lancashire, UK |
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karmathanever Platinum Member
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Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 3:09 am Post subject: |
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Hmmmm....
"76" still available here at AUD5,300 (USD3,700 approx)
No discounts, no second hand ones.....
_________________ PA4X-76, Karma, WaveDrum GE, Fantom 8 EX
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Nemydom Full Member
Joined: 18 Aug 2011 Posts: 117 Location: New Zealand
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Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 2:46 am Post subject: |
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karmathanever wrote: | Hmmmm....
"76" still available here at AUD5,300 (USD3,700 approx)
No discounts, no second hand ones.....
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"76" is still available here in NZ at NZD6,899 (USD4,650 approx)
No discounts (quite a normal thing for our crappy NZ retailers), no second-hand ones... and it doesn't mean anything.
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Bachus Platinum Member
Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 3127
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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All in all, its time for a replacement..
They took their time, so i really hope we will see a considerable update with quite some innovations.. _________________ Korg Kronos 2/88 , Genos, Mainstage3 +VSTsu, ipad pro, GSi Gemini, Roland Integra 7, Jupiter Xm, Yamaha motif XS rack, Ketron SD90.
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Koekepan Platinum Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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If we're really lucky, they're working on the next big workstation and next big professional arranger behind the scenes.
And it will blow all our minds.
If not - well, KORG is just leaving the whole keyboard thing behind except for basic synths. |
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