Korg Pa50SD Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources

Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven

Overview

The Korg Pa50SD is a synthesizer released in 2008. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.

The Pa50SD has 61 synth/organ style full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has 62 notes of polyphony. It has hundreds of on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, accompaniments and rhythms, and a sustain/damper pedal.

The Pa50SD uses Korg's PCM, a classic wave-based synthesis offering basic sampled sound playback.

It has the ability to record and play back user performances. It has built-in MIDI capabilities. It has no built-in learning system. It has no built-in speakers which means you will have to connect it to external amplification and speakers in order to hear it. It runs from AC power.

Description

For years, the PA50 has been the most popular member of the Korg Pa family. Its amazing sound, ease of use, and affordable price point has proved a winning combination. Now, after much demand, the Pa50 has been brought up to date with the Pa50SD. Replacing the old-school floppy drive, the Pa50 instead offers fast and reliable SD data card storage. The use of SD data cards also makes it much more convenient to share and store data on a computer.

As a songwriting station or as a back-up band, you can be sure the Pa50SD’s performance will be truly musical. The Pa50SD combines enhanced sequencing functions, powerful performance features, custom backlit LCD, comprehensive arranging tools and impeccable sound quality.

Excellent Sound and Instant Control

Based on the TRITON synth engine the Pa50SD sound quality is second to none! Included with its 660 editable sound programs is a set of very expressive solo instruments, sampled with a natural vibrato. Four studio-quality effect processors are available and feature 89 different effect types. Four assignable pads, an assignable footswitch, the joystick, sync start, fade in and out, tap tempo, accompaniment reset and other front panel functions are available at your fingertips.

Musical Styles

Each of the 304 editable Styles provides up to eight accompaniment parts – drums, bass, percussion and more – that respond interactively with your playing. Eight parts, four Variations, two Fills, two Intros and two Endings per Style provide all you need to create a natural-sounding performance. In addition to the eight parts that comprise a Style, up to four sounds are available on the keyboard as real-time parts. The Pa50SD can also store 160 user defined Performance settings, each instantly recalling the style, sounds, effects, panning, transposition and other settings assigned to each part.

Extensive Sequencing

In addition to traditional real-time and step-time sequencing, the Pa50SD also features our unique Backing Sequencer, which can capture up to eight tracks of Style accompaniment and up to eight tracks of real time playing in a single pass. The PA50SD is GM and SMF compatible and in performance, nothing beats the revolutionary XDS Dual Sequencer. Lyrics embedded in SMF sequences are shown in the Display.

Rich, Stereo Sound

The Pa50SD features two dual-cone speakers in a reflex cabinet and twin 15 Watt amplifiers.

Keyboard:
61 notes with velocity

System:
OPOS – Objective Portable Operating System: Multitasking System, load while playing feature. Upgradeable Operating System. SSD Solid State Disk.

Tone generator:
HI synthesis (Hyper Integrated synthesis system)
62 voices, 62 oscillators
Filters with resonance.

Waveform Memory:
32 Mbyte PCM ROM (with Stereo Piano Sound).

Effects:
4 stereo digital Multi-Effect systems (90 effect types).

Programs:
More than 660 programs (including GM level 2 programs).
32 drum kits.
128 user programs + 64 user drum kits.

Styles:
Up to 304 Styles in Solid State Disk (256 preload +48 User).
All reconfigurable; 8 accompaniment tracks.
All Style Performances are programmable (includes 4 Single Touch Settings for each style).

Styles Controls:
4 Variations
2 Fills
2 Intros
2 Endings
Count In/Break
Synchro Start/Stop
Tap Tempo/Reset
Fade In/Out
Bass Inversion
Manual Bass
Tempo Lock
Memory
Accompaniment Volume
Accompaniment Mute
Drum Mapping
Snare & Kick Designation
Single Touch

General Controls:
Master Volume
Ensemble
Octave Transpose
Master Transpose
Split Point
Style Change
Tracks Volume
Quarter Tone Function
Programmable Slider
Joystick
Dial

Multi PAD:
4 assignable pads + Stop button.

Performance:
160 real-time Performances + up to 304 Styles Performances

Song Play:
XDS* Crossfade Dual Sequencer player – 2 Sequencers with separate Start/Stop, Pause, ‘<< Rew’ and ‘>> FF’ controls.
Balance control. Lyrics are displayed on-screen.
Jukebox Function.
SMF Direct Player (format 0 and 1).

Song /Backing Sequence:
Easy record – 16 tracks – SMF format.

Control Inputs:
Damper Pedal, Assignable pedal/switch.

MIDI:
In, Out, Thru.

Data Storage:
SD (Secure Digital) data cards.

Display:
Backlit custom LCD.

Options:
EXP-2 Foot Controller, XVP-10 Exp/Volume Pedal, PS-1 Footswitch, DS-1H Damper Pedal

Main Amplifier:
2x15 Watt

Speakers:
2 dual cone speakers
(in Bass Reflex Box- Auto Loudness control).

Audio Outputs:
Left/mono, Right.

Audio Inputs:
Left/mono, Right.

Power Consumption:
26 Watts

Dimensions:
41.5” W x 15.47” D x 5.9” H

Weight:
24.8 lbs

FAQ

What year was the Korg Pa50SD launched?

This instrument was launched in 2008

What other models did Korg release in 2008?

• M50
• Pa500
• Pa588

What models did other manufacturers release in 2008?

• Casio AP-200
• Casio AP-400
• Casio CDP-200R
• Casio CDP-220R
• Casio PX-200
• Nord Stage EX 76
• Nord Stage EX 88
• Nord Stage EX Compact
• Yamaha DGX-630
• Yamaha KB-180
• Yamaha SKB-180

What other synths were released at a similar time?

• Ketron AUDYA 5
• Korg M3
• Korg M3
• Korg M50
• Korg M50 61 key
• Korg M50 88 key
• Korg microARRANGER
• Korg microKORG
• Korg microKORG XL
• Korg microSTATION
• Korg microX
• Korg OASYS 88 key
• Korg Pa800
• Korg PS60
• Korg PS60
• Korg R3
• Korg R3
• Korg Sv-1 73
• Korg Sv-1 88
• Korg TR61
• Korg TR76
• Korg TR88
• Korg X50
• Moog Little Phatty Stage II
• Nord Electro 3 61-key
• Nord Electro 3 73-key
• Nord Piano
• Nord Stage EX 76
• Nord Stage EX 88
• Nord Stage EX Compact
• Novation Xiosynth 25
• Novation Xiosynth 49
• Roland A-300PRO
• Roland A-500PRO
• Roland A-500S
• Roland A-800PRO
• Roland AX-Synth
• Roland E-09
• Roland E-50
• Roland EXR-46 OR
• Roland Fantom-G6
• Roland Fantom-G7
• Roland Fantom-G8
• Roland FP-7F
• Roland GAIA SH-01
• Roland GW-8
• Roland HPi-6F
• Roland HPi-7F
• Roland JUNO-D
• Roland JUNO-Di
• Roland JUNO-G
• Roland JUNO-Gi
• Roland JUNO-STAGE
• Roland Lucina AX-09
• Roland PRELUDE
• Roland RD-300GX
• Roland RD-300NX
• Roland RD-700GX
• Roland RD-700GXF
• Roland RD-700NX
• Roland SH-201
• Roland V-Synth GT
• Roland VP-550
• Roland VP-770
• Roland VR-700
• Yamaha MM6
• Yamaha MM8
• Yamaha MO6
• Yamaha MO8
• Yamaha MOTIF XF6
• Yamaha MOTIF XF6 WH
• Yamaha MOTIF XF7
• Yamaha MOTIF XF7 WH
• Yamaha MOTIF XF8
• Yamaha MOTIF XF8 WH
• Yamaha MOTIF XS6
• Yamaha MOTIF XS7
• Yamaha MOTIF XS8
• Yamaha PSR-S500
• Yamaha PSR-S550B
• Yamaha PSR-S710
• Yamaha PSR-S900
• Yamaha S03 BL
• Yamaha S03 SL
• Yamaha S08
• Yamaha S70 XS
• Yamaha S90 XS
• Yamaha S90ES
• Yamaha Tyros3

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