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[taichi]

This was a post I sent a couple of days ago to Pa4X section that would be nice to share with this section of our forum. With the hope that it will kickstart some activity here.

I remember the first day when I opened the box, took out the Pa4X, plugged it in, calibrated the screen and a few other bits. Pressed style and song play and listened to the Demos`. Well, I was taken aback, flabbergasted at what I was hearing. Stunning. I fell in love with the Pa4X from that moment.

The Songbook became my thing. I obtained sheet music for all of my favourite songs but it was later when I learnt how to edit, pan, fx send, master effects, release, cut off etc when Pa4X moved up to a new level. Amazing.

Just when I thought that things could not possibly get any better, I started to use the midi to style function and the results are my “go to” songs now. The intros` and endings are just like the originals recorded by the artists. Unbelievable.

I have never once, not for a single second, had a problem with bugs, shutdown, nothing. Not ever.

I later bought a Pa1000 and 700, they are fabulous too. Never had one second of trouble with them. The midi to style creator plus the editing have turned them into machines that can be used on stage, venues like a church, a wedding, party and all. People will be blown away with the sounds and performance. You can chuck them in the car and go.

Words cannot describe the pleasure that my Korgs` have given to me. Writing this has made me feel good as against writing some of the negative stuff that sometimes we can all get dragged into.
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Pa4X 76
Pa1000
Pa700
Adam A7X studio monitors
Steinway upright piano

[NativeAngels]

Agreed the Pa700 is a great arranger, I’ve spent many hours creating content and learning new ways of doing things. No doubt there will be a replacement sometime soon but for me personally don’t see the need for anything else.
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Gem Wk4, Technics Kn5000, Solton Ms60, Yamaha Psr K1, Korg Pa50sd, Tyros 4, Korg Pa700

[taichi]

Thanks for reply Native Angels. The Pa700 is some of the best money that I have ever spent. It is my "go to" Pa, move it from one room to another, outdoors and take it to my young granddaughter who loves it. Chuck it in the car and go.

Edit the sounds, midi to style creator the lot. Loud and clear and crisp. Amazing, love it. Glad that you feel the same way too.
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Pa4X 76
Pa1000
Pa700
Adam A7X studio monitors
Steinway upright piano

[diegodure]

I jumped from a PA3X LE to a PSR S950 which was disappointing for me, and then to the PA700, and I loved it, although I still miss the tc helicon the mic input with compressor seems better than the mic input of the PA3X LE(PA900 It does not matter). The live set lists seem great to me, they use the songbook and the set list they simplified my life to play as a soloist or in bands as a session player. I can't imagine jumping to something different, I recognize that for so many functions on the PA700 I need more buttons so I don't have to deal with windows inside the touch screen. My next goal was the PA1000 to have the same as in the PA700 plus the TC Helicon for its vocal harmonizer. And of course I look forward to seeing what the replacements for the PA700 and PA1000 have in store for us. But I can't help but say that the PA700 has more than covered all my needs, the only thing missing is the voice harmonizer, but to sing its mic input with compressor and effects is genius. Can I say that I love him? Yes, without a doubt, I had the opportunity to change them for a PA900 and PA3XLE but the SET LIST today is essential for me to work. I investigate other brands, they offered me a PSR SX700 hand in hand and no, when I try it I can't avoid that feeling of love for my PA700. Follow my goal of reaching the PA1000 or the new that Korg PA presents in those segments, while I continue my beautiful relationship with my PA700, of almost 4 years, an arranger has never lasted so long with me, if he reaches 5 he will surpass my old GEM WK8.

[NativeAngels]

You have a Gem ? I still have my WK4 But it needs an inverter on the screen
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Gem Wk4, Technics Kn5000, Solton Ms60, Yamaha Psr K1, Korg Pa50sd, Tyros 4, Korg Pa700

[siebenhirter]

[taichi]

Native Angels

I did a search on Master EQ and Limiter and found some interesting helpful posts from you and others. Printed them out to try. I am very happy with the sound and performance of Pa700 just like you and Bernie.

But something keeps drawing us back to learn more and experiment. That’s the nature of these Korg Pa arrangers. Thanks.
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Pa4X 76
Pa1000
Pa700
Adam A7X studio monitors
Steinway upright piano

[taichi]

diegodure Songbook and Set Lists are what makes the Pa700 so good for my needs. I always start at Set List, that is where my favourite songs are. Do you use Midi to Style converter ? It`s great.


If I could change just one thing only it would be for the pads to light up as on my other Pas`. Other than that my Pa700 is going nowhere, not ever. Love it.
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Pa4X 76
Pa1000
Pa700
Adam A7X studio monitors
Steinway upright piano

[DESERT GUY]

After waiting for a Korg Pa1000 or Korg PA700, I decided to go for the PA700, because one became available. I do have a Korg PA4X, which of course has been fantastic, and don't plan to ever part with it. With gig work starting up again I decided to go for a lighter weighted arranger. I did have some concern about running into problems loading all the tunes I have from the PA4x's Songbook and Set List into the PA700. I'm happy to report, so far I've had zero problems with all my tunes loaded into the PA700's Songbook and a few remaining to get into my Set List. I will miss having the vocal harmonizer feature, however. :

Dale

[NativeAngels]

You can your the songbook editor to merge sets from your Pa4x to pa700
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Gem Wk4, Technics Kn5000, Solton Ms60, Yamaha Psr K1, Korg Pa50sd, Tyros 4, Korg Pa700

[DESERT GUY]

Thanks Native Angels for your suggestion to use songbook editor to merge sets from my Pa4X to my new PA700. I will do that the next time I'm getting my PA700 updated with more PA4X files.

Dale

[diegodure]