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G · Junior Member Joined: 10 Jun 2017 Posts: 74

Anyone interested in the 88-key Pa5X should watch (and listen) to this 88-key demo on YouTube from Synth Cloud.

She is obviously a very talented classical pianist.

And while the video was made to show the piano sounds of the Ps5X - she does answer questions from viewers regarding the 88-key keybed.

In short - she says it has:

"... excellent dynamic response..."

"... a fantastic keybed and the piano sound is also really high quality."

"... very smooth and playable."

So, take it for what it's worth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT-7QFIjrsw

Bromalex-vic · Joined: 19 Jun 2022 Posts: 35

Thank you "G" for the link to this very good piano demo of the Pa5X 88.

Just a "small correction" Smile

The pianist is a man. An Italian, named Riccardo Torti.

In his Youtube channel, in January 2023, he made some very interesting comments on the 88 version keybed.

He says it is a Fatar TP100 Custom and adds that he actually believes it to be the newest Fatar TP110 "disguised" ... maybe because of some marketing or exclusive deals preventing Korg from stating it is the newest version.

In his opinion, the Pa5X 88 keybed is a step forward regarding the older TP100 with a very good response, but refers some doubts regarding its reliability and durability over time.

Also, given its almost 5000 € price, he believes that Korg should have included the better Fatar TP40 keybed, instead! even if that increased the weight of the machine a few kilograms more.

By the way he considers the Pa5X 61 and 76 semi-weighted keybeds as the best on the market, without a doubt.

You can check all this in his video from 3m20sec: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcfKpe5ycRc#t=3m20s

Cheers

G · Junior Member Joined: 10 Jun 2017 Posts: 74

Thanks for the reply!

Sorry, I just saw the hands and they looked... well... Razz

Very nice to hear what he has to say about the keybed - it is my main concern.

And I agree totally with his sentiment of a $5,300 keyboard having the TP40...

rikkisbears · Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:17 pm Post subject:

Thank you G,
great clip, haven’t seen that before.
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Bachus · Platinum Member Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 3127

Bachus · Platinum Member Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 3127

I have found a shop in the Netherlands that has a demo unit of the 88 keys, so tomorrow i will finally have a chance to test the keybed myself…

I will report back inhere Cool

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rikkisbears · Posted: Wed May 17, 2023 9:54 pm Post subject:

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D575 · Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 12:26 pm Post subject:

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Bachus · Platinum Member Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 3127

Finally got a chance to play the 88 key international version (for the Dutch: they have a demo at Oostendorp in Hilversum) i got the chance to play it for like 2 hours.

First of, it confirmed that i am in the market for one, as i seriously need to cut down my setup…. As an arranger i am pretty sure it will offer all we ever need when its finished.

Then to the keybed. I played it and compared it to my Kronos. And i must say, i enjoyed playing it, its rather accurate and not to heavy… i think its better for piano sounds then the Kronos.. but i think the kronos still is better suited for synth and organs.. i do think it got the tripple sensors in there. Which would explain why it feels so accurate..

But then i compared it to the Nord stage 4, Kawai MP7se and the Roland RD2000. And even the numa X piano(non gt) I shouldn’t have done that, they all three feel leagues better. So i turned attention back to the PA5x and played some more.. testing more then just the piano, which confirmed to me that a pa5x is the way to go.. it offers most i need. And i am pretty sure the rest will follow over time..

Strange, where the 76 key version offers pretty much the best keybed for weighted keys available on the market, why didn’t they make the same choice for a better 88 keys keybed, because i guess thats the market where quallity amd realisme is even more important.

Lets see what the next software update brings, before i bite the bullet on 5 grand..
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mate · Junior Member Joined: 08 Feb 2020 Posts: 51

Is the Korg Pa5x RH-3 (88 keys) keybed like the Nautilus?

Bachus · Platinum Member Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 3127