New KORG PA3X Le!!

Sam CA · Post by **Sam CA** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:48 pm

galettouille wrote:Announcing this product is forbidden.
"Korg France" told french keyboards forums to be as quiet as a mouse about it.

They didn't do a very good job in keeping the secret, did they? :3drofl:

galettouille · Post by **galettouille** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:54 pm

It's not the first time...
And they didn't do anything here.
They probably ignore that internet is a transcontinental media...

Sam CA · Post by **Sam CA** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:11 pm

galettouille wrote:It's not the first time...

This could use a little correction. It happens "every single time"! I've yet to see a true surprise product release from KORG or any other brand ...

dimitris · Post by **dimitris** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:22 am

galettouille wrote:Announcing this product is forbidden.
"Korg France" told french keyboards forums to be as quiet as a mouse about it.

It's a secret weapon!!

Dikikeys · Post by **Dikikeys** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 5:57 pm

'Pointless' maybe if you already have a PA3XPro76...!

On the other hand, the 76 PA900 might be the perfect competitor to the BK-9... Pricewise it's probably in the ballpark, and technically, it offers several things not on the BK-9

SKung · Post by **SKung** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 6:55 pm

Does anybody still have a link to a picture or can post it somewhere?

Sam CA · Post by **Sam CA** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:33 pm

Not pointless at all. There's always a crowd for all type of products.

Giner · Post by **Giner** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:02 pm

^ Including those who'd like a 76 but don't need, nor would use, all the bells and whistles of a Pa3X. It's fairly common knowledge that arrangers of any ilk fall into the hands of primarily home hobbyists, and this new puppy will be just the ticket in that market.

dimitris · Post by **dimitris** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:03 pm

At least KORG respects PA3X owners and keep this great model to the top!
Sorry to KORG for this post because I didn't know it was a secret!

AntonySharmman · Post by **AntonySharmman** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:49 am

The word pointless mostly belongs to Pa3XLe name , instead of Pa958 for instance ...
Just for those that are looking for ...

Giner · Post by **Giner** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:39 am

Well, well, well . . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IC2FfQok7o

Post by **karmathanever** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:49 pm

....a drum machine?

Giner · Post by **Giner** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:33 pm

Yeah, not the greatest demo, but I guess it's sort of living proof that this 'Loch Ness Monster' of a keyboard does exist.

I was in some doubt as to whether it was even a 76 or not. If the guy had panned out a bit with his camera it might have been a bit more convincing. But about halfway through the vid you can just spot an E at the bottom, and a G at the top of the keyboard.

Eduardo_Arg · Post by **Eduardo_Arg** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:34 pm

????
A commercial experiment to satisfy demand.-
As i have no technical information about this keyboard, all conclusions come from this video.-
Although it's commercial name "PA3X LE" it will now no longer be possible to decieve new buyers, i think it's a PA900 with more keys (75/76).-
Perhaps as somebody said this eventual new model will confront with Rolands BK9, offering a 76 keybed at reasonable price.-
IMO this commercial effort it's unnecessary: Roland loose all arranger battles, Korg will allways be the winner: Better sounds, superlative display, expandable sound engine, flexibility of use, and etc. etc.-
With regards to all Korg friend users.
Eduardo

Post by **karmathanever** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:53 am

Well yes - it's a 76er.
I don't know who the guy is on the video clip - the keyboard still has its protective plastic on the screen - is this just out of the box? Perhaps in a retailer's showroom (am assuming this the way the YT info is worded).

I find the whole thing very weird - it's almost like it's a "secret" video

the way the camera moves etc...

I suppose we can at least glean from this that it exists but I certainly can't figure out why as yet.
This may indicate that there will not be any "new" arranger from Korg for a while - why would they come up with yet another model in the same generation if they were edging towards a new arranger? That would potentially screw sales opportunities.

"LE" = less fattening I assume......

Pete

(very puzzled by this but I like the wooden ends)