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[KJandKT]

https://www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/i3/
https://www.korg.com/uk/products/synthesizers/ek_50_l/

[Musicwithharry]

I am intrigued by the XE20 and the I3, personally.

They are fairly priced, for sure. Korg is really trying to take away a lot of consumer-based business away from Yamaha with these different models.

I own a PA700 and LOVE it. I would LOVE to have an 88-key unit as a bottom keyboard for my band and solo gigs and also something that might work as a backup for the PA700 if it ever needs repair. The obvious choice is to get another PA700, but something like the XE20 may also fit the bill (or maybe even the I3).

My only concern with the XE20 is the lack of a 5-pin MIDI jack for controlling my other gear on stage in the band (M50 and Kross 1). If the XE20 would control the PA700 via USB, that would solve a lot of problems for me. Maybe I need a USB Host device (like the Kenton unit) to make this happen.

The I3 has a 5-pin MIDI Out built in, making it perfect for controlling my other gear on stage. That is also an option. I would prefer an 88-key unit though...

Grace,
Harry
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[csteen]

The 50L. Is nearly identical to the EK-50. Added a few instruments and ten dance styles. This seems like an odd addition?

[Musicwithharry]

[voip]

Curiously, no reference is made by Korg to the original i2/i3 series.

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[Backpool]

Hardly what I wanted to see in a new EK50 upgrade !!!

Most of the controls are 'dual' use, using shift, and still the same, which is the only pain to me and could have been changed. All seem to remain unchanged!!

Just more memory would have been good as a start.

Its simply a makeover with more internal speaker capacity and a few styles i wont use in a new soft case ...

This original EK50 is fantastic....and very under sung as it is already .....IMHO

It has never been promoted properly as a route for new users to move up in the range.

Keith

[karmathanever]

Korg i3 !!!!!
Are you serious Korg???

Well if it's half as good as the original i3, I'll definitely buy one

But why?
What is the marketing strategy behind the i3 vs. EK?

Interesting to say the least....


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[csteen]

The speakers of both the ek-50 and the ek-50L are ten watts each actually but the L produces more sound pressure according to Korg. These are perhaps the weirdest keyboard upgrades I’ve ever “heard” of , ten new styles, a few sounds and redesigned speakers of the same wattage as its predecessor.

[Musicwithharry]

[karmathanever]

I doubt it will have the original fabulous Backing Sequencer and extended superb styles (which I still use now on my PA4X).
But, yes, will be interested in the finer detail for sure...

P
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[AtinDallas]

Any idea if the new i3 will be compatible with older PA styles? I still have the old old Pa1X and would love to transfer my styles to the i3 if its good enough I might look into trying one out. Thanks

[ensoniqts]

that's really un-wise to use a same model name twice.

I still find the original i3 more interesting



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