Performance that takes you places
KORG debuts the newest High Performance Arranger in the acclaimed Pa-Series of Professional Arrangers, the Pa700 ORIENTAL. The Pa700 ORIENTAL 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.
Totally new is the addition of KAOSS FX, which give you creative control on your performance. From subtle morphing between Variations and Drum Kit types, fine mixing between accompaniment Sounds, live reshaping of ongoing rhythms, to the most radical note-crunching effects used by countless DJs, tape delay and arpeggios, you can add ‘liquid mixing’ to any Style or MIDI Song with the aid of easy-to-use computer-assisted composition features. Push the boundaries of your musicality!
With more power than ever before and numerous long-awaited new features, the Pa700 ORIENTAL sets a new standard for arranger workstations. A massive leap forward from the legendary and best selling Pa600, KORG has raised the bar of excellence by offering newer, even more realistic sounds and powerful new features, delivered in a slim and professional looking design, at an even more affordable price.
The New Pa700 ORIENTAL
KORG is responsible for the most successful and respected arranger keyboards in the world. Used by countless professional musicians in every country around the world, KORG arrangers have thrilled audiences and delighted players everywhere with the magic combination of unbeatable sound quality and features. KORG Technology blends this great KORG history with powerful new capabilities and ideas from musicians around the world to deliver a new standard in arrangers. The result is a musical powerhouse that packages technological magic into a cool and user-friendly design: the KORG Pa700 ORIENTAL.
Slim, powerful and easy to use
The Pa700 ORIENTAL is a concept that combines a slim profile with a professional visual motif. The 2x25 Watt amplifiers drive the 2 loudspeakers in a bass-reflex enclosure to generate a rich, full-bodied listening experience. The main panel has been optimized to ensure that all controls are ergonomically positioned and intuitively located to make every performance feel smooth and natural. Big, bright, and bold, the new capacitive TouchView display hosts a redesigned graphical interface that is easier than ever to read, even under the most demanding lighting environments.
Sound quality at its best
The Pa700 ORIENTAL relies on KORG’s advanced EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-eXpanded) sound engine, and comes complete with over 1,700 ready-to-play sounds. This realistic collection offers a vast gathering of classic and contemporary keyboards, band and orchestral instruments, plus electronic and acoustic instruments—from techno to folk. Included are two new multi-layer stereo grand piano (with damper and body resonance), plus electric pianos from the acclaimed KORG SV-1 Stage Piano.
The digital drawbar organ includes key on/off noises, leakage, and Rotary Speaker emulation. In addition, the Pa700 ORIENTAL has been equipped with new wind instruments, strings, basses—even acoustic and electric guitars. Sounds have been painstakingly captured using state-of-the-art methods that allow the finest of details to be accurately reproduced.
Up to 256 MB (compressed PCM User memory) are available, so custom sounds can be added easily. The General MIDI (GM) sound bank has been improved for better compatibility with GM files. The Pa700 ORIENTAL can also load/import KORG, WAV, AIFF, SoundFont™ formats and export in WAV or AIFF. Sounds can be fully edited, and can now use up to 24 oscillators for each note!
The Pa700 ORIENTAL contains all the functionality of the Pa700, and adds a mini-keyboard on the left side, which can be used to customize quarter tone scales and quickly access scale presets. In addition to the standard content, Pa700 ORIENTAL also contains Sounds and Styles that are specific to Middle Eastern music genres. Ouds, bouzuks, kanouns, various percussion instruments, and many more sounds are joined by dozens of extra Styles that are suitable for traditional and modern music.
Do it with Style
The Pa700 ORIENTAL delivers over 370 Styles, straight out of the box. Each one is a fully-realized musical environment dedicated to creating a particular musical style. With so many to choose from, the Pa700 can provide instant access to a vast and robust range of musical genres. Each Style features 4 Fill Ins + Break patterns, one for each variation. Using the new Auto Fill function they can be automatically recalled as you move between the four variations. The Pa700 ORIENTAL has 1,152 locations for you to save your new Styles and settings.
In addition, each Style can be enhanced by using the four Pads. Each Pad can add a one-time or repeating riff, a percussion part, an accent sound, or even a sound effect.
The latest Styles – today!
Thanks to an all new built in Standard MIDI File to Style converter you can quickly and easily have on board styles of the latest songs! Just obtain a new Standard MIDI File, load it into the Pa700 ORIENTAL and the inbuilt converter will easily and quickly turn it into a full KORG style while also creating a Chord Sequence from the Song’s chords.
Studio-Quality Effects
KORG is known for studio-quality effects, and the Pa700 ORIENTAL includes the best of the KORG library. 2 Insert and 2 Master effects can be used for the accompaniment tracks, while 1 Insert and 2 Master effects can be used for the real-time keyboard tracks. 148 effect types are available, including reverbs, delays, vintage stomp box simulations, amp and cabinet simulators and more.
Sing naturally
Connect a dynamic microphone, and adjust parameters such as the EQ, Compressor, Gate, Reverb and Delay to make the vocals sound smooth and studio-produced. The Vocal Remover will even let you remove the voice from MP3 Songs, so you can sing along with them.
Refine your guitar’s pure sound
Guitar FXs let you add pedal and studio effects to a guitar connected to the dedicated Guitar input on the back of the instrument. We selected some of the best guitar effects from the KORG collection, to add the sound of all-tube amplifiers, realistic distortion, chorus or delay pedals, and the highest quality studio reverbs.
Player/Sequencer
The Player supports the MP3+G (also known as MP3+Graphics) format for MP3 files in addition to the most popular lyrics formats. This new feature allows backing sequences to play with enriched lyrics and graphics which can be displayed simultaneously on the on-board TFT display and on an external monitor.
And because the Pa700 ORIENTAL is very clever, it can record your entire performance! You can run a song, play the keyboard, sing along and everything will be recorded in MP3 format and stored on an external USB device or in the internal memory.
The SongBook
Particularly useful for live use, the SongBook is a fully programmable and easily searchable Music Database.
The SongBook can use styles, MIDI files or MP3s and immediately recall settings such as song title, genre, artist, tempo, volumes, sounds, muted tracks, FX settings, easy edit, 4 Keyboard Sets, TC Helicon® presets, master transpose and more. The SongBook includes also an updated Set List function, with a convenient panel-button association for fast recall, to make life easier during live gigs.
With the SongBook Editor you can easily view, create, and edit your KORG Pa-Series SongBook entries and Set Lists using a Windows based computer. It can also be synchronized with iOS and Android tablets to become your handy external digital music sheet reader (third-party software required).
Improved connectivity
MIDI connection can now also be done through the USB HOST ports (in addition to the USB DEVICE and the MIDI ports). This allows for easy connection of controllers like digital pianos (for example, our HAVIAN 30), or the KORG nano and micro series, with no need of special adapters
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Q: What is the Korg Pa700?
A: The Korg Pa700 is a 61-key arranger keyboard designed for performance, songwriting, and home music-making, combining a wide range of sounds, styles, and live performance features in an easy-to-use format.
Q: What makes the Korg Pa700 different from a standard keyboard?
A: Unlike a basic keyboard, the Pa700 includes arranger features such as automatic accompaniment styles, advanced sound editing, vocal and guitar inputs, and performance tools designed for live playing and music creation.
Q: Who is the Korg Pa700 designed for?
A: The Pa700 is designed for hobbyists, performers, songwriters, and home musicians who want a feature-rich arranger keyboard with strong live and creative capabilities.
Q: How many keys does the Korg Pa700 have?
A: The Pa700 has 61 velocity-sensitive keys.
Q: What sound technology does the Korg Pa700 use?
A: The Pa700 uses Korg’s EDS-X sound engine, designed to deliver detailed and expressive instrument sounds.
Q: What is the polyphony of the Korg Pa700?
A: The Pa700 offers 128-note polyphony.
Q: How many sounds are included on the Korg Pa700?
A: The Pa700 includes more than 1,700 factory sounds, including acoustic and electric instruments, GM and XG sound sets, and 106 drum kits.
Q: Does the Korg Pa700 include DNC technology?
A: Yes. The Pa700 includes Defined Nuance Control technology to help create more natural and expressive instrumental performances.
Q: How many accompaniment styles are included on the Korg Pa700?
A: The Pa700 includes more than 370 factory styles, covering a wide range of musical genres.
Q: Can I create or save my own styles on the Korg Pa700?
A: Yes. The Pa700 includes 1,152 user style locations, allowing you to create, store, and customise your own styles and settings.
Q: Does the Korg Pa700 include pads?
A: Yes. Each style includes four pads that can add riffs, percussion parts, accent sounds, or sound effects to a performance.
Q: Does the Korg Pa700 include effects?
A: Yes. It includes a wide range of effects, including insert effects, master effects, limiter, master EQ, vocal effects, and guitar effects.
Q: What is KAOSS FX on the Korg Pa700?
A: KAOSS FX gives you creative real-time control over transitions, rhythms, mixing, and performance effects, adding a more dynamic and interactive element to live playing.
Q: Does the Korg Pa700 have built-in speakers?
A: Yes. It includes a built-in speaker system powered by dual amplifiers for a rich and full-bodied sound.
Q: Does the Korg Pa700 have a touchscreen?
A: Yes. It features a large colour TouchView display with a capacitive touch interface for intuitive control.
Q: Does the Korg Pa700 support sampling?
A: Yes. It supports sampling and can load KORG, WAV, AIFF, and SoundFont formats, with user sample memory available for custom sounds.
Q: Can I use a microphone with the Korg Pa700?
A: Yes. The Pa700 includes a microphone input with vocal processing tools such as EQ, compressor, gate, reverb, and delay.
Q: Can I connect a guitar to the Korg Pa700?
A: Yes. The Pa700 includes a dedicated guitar input with guitar effects for shaping and enhancing your sound.
Q: Does the Korg Pa700 include recording features?
A: Yes. It can record performances in MP3 format and also supports sequencing and song playback features.
Q: Does the Korg Pa700 support MP3 playback?
A: Yes. It supports MP3 playback and can also display lyrics and graphics for compatible files.
Q: What is SongBook on the Korg Pa700?
A: SongBook is a searchable music database that stores songs and performance settings, making it especially useful for live use and set organisation.
Q: Does the Korg Pa700 support USB connectivity?
A: Yes. It supports USB connectivity for MIDI, storage, and integration with compatible devices and controllers.
Q: Is the Korg Pa700 suitable for live performance?
A: Yes. Its arranger engine, built-in speakers, touchscreen, effects, vocal features, and SongBook tools make it well suited to live performance.
Q: Is the Korg Pa700 suitable for beginners?
A: Yes. Its intuitive interface and built-in accompaniment features make it approachable for beginners, while still offering enough depth for more experienced players.
Q: Who should buy the Korg Pa700?
A: The Pa700 is ideal for musicians who want a versatile arranger keyboard for home use, songwriting, rehearsal, and live performance.
