Korg Pa700 ORIENTAL Professional Arranger Keyboard
Brand
KORG
Master the rich textures of Middle Eastern music and modern international compositions with the specialized Korg Pa700 ORIENTAL 61-Key Professional Arranger Keyboard. Tailored specifically for regional performance demands, this advanced workstation expands upon the core architecture of the standard Pa700 by integrating a dedicated, hardware Quarter Tone Sub Scale mini-keyboard panel. This intuitive sub-scale layout gives performers instant real-time command over microtonal adjustments, featuring four instant-recall scale preset buttons to easily scale flat pitches to the exact quarter tones required for traditional Arabic, Turkish, and Persian modal systems.
The Korg Pa700 Oriental Professional Arranger Keyboard is a powerful 61-key arranger workstation specifically designed for musicians performing Middle Eastern, Arabic, Turkish, Persian, and Mediterranean music styles. Combining Korg's acclaimed Pa-Series technology with dedicated Oriental sounds, styles, and quarter-tone controls, the Pa700 Oriental delivers exceptional performance capabilities for both traditional and contemporary music applications.
Powered by Korg's advanced EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded) sound engine, the Pa700 Oriental offers over 1,700 high-quality sounds, hundreds of professional accompaniment styles, expressive vocal and guitar processing, advanced sampling capabilities, and intuitive touchscreen operation in a highly portable instrument designed for professional stage performance and music production.
Dedicated Oriental Performance Features
The Pa700 Oriental is specially configured for Middle Eastern music traditions and performance techniques. In addition to all the standard features of the Pa700, it includes dedicated sounds and accompaniment resources tailored for Oriental music genres.
The instrument features:
- Dedicated Arabic, Turkish, Persian, and Middle Eastern sounds
- Authentic Oriental accompaniment styles
- Physical quarter-tone SubScale keypad
- Four instantly accessible scale presets
- Rapid microtonal scale customization during live performance
These specialized features make the Pa700 Oriental an ideal keyboard for performing traditional maqam-based music and modern Middle Eastern productions.
61-Key Velocity-Sensitive Keyboard
The Pa700 Oriental features a responsive 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard that provides expressive dynamic control and comfortable playability across various musical styles. The keyboard delivers excellent response for piano performances, traditional instruments, orchestral sounds, and real-time arranger operation.
The lightweight design makes the instrument highly portable while retaining professional functionality for stage and studio environments.
EDS-X Sound Engine with Over 1,700 Sounds
The advanced EDS-X sound engine provides exceptional realism and expressive detail across an extensive library of professional sounds.
- More than 1,700 factory sounds
- Multilayer stereo grand piano with damper and body resonance
- GM/XG-compatible sound library
- Over 106 professionally programmed drum kits
- DNC (Defined Nuance Control) technology
- Natural Ambience Drum technology
- 9-drawbar digital organ engine with rotary speaker simulation
The library includes acoustic instruments, synthesizers, orchestral voices, ethnic instruments, percussion, and dedicated Oriental sounds suitable for traditional and contemporary performances.
Professional Arranger with More Than 370 Styles
The Pa700 Oriental includes over 370 professionally produced accompaniment styles spanning international and regional genres. Additional Oriental styles provide authentic backing arrangements specifically designed for Middle Eastern music performance.
Each style includes:
- 8 accompaniment tracks
- 3 intros and 3 endings
- 4 variations and 4 fills
- Break function
- 4 assignable pads
- Synchro Start and Synchro Stop
- Auto Fill and Manual Bass functions
- Guitar Mode 2 for realistic accompaniment
The arranger engine intelligently follows chord changes, allowing performers to create complete backing arrangements in real time.
Large 7-Inch TouchView Display
The Pa700 Oriental incorporates a large 7-inch capacitive color TouchView TFT display that provides fast and intuitive access to sounds, styles, SongBook entries, effects, and editing functions.
The responsive touchscreen simplifies navigation and enables deep editing while maintaining efficient operation during live performances.
Professional Vocal and Guitar Processing
The integrated processing system allows performers to create polished live performances without requiring additional external processors.
- 5 vocal effects processors
- 28 factory vocal presets
- 64 user vocal presets
- 3 dedicated guitar effects processors
- 45 factory guitar presets
- 64 user guitar presets
The microphone and guitar inputs make the Pa700 Oriental an ideal all-in-one solution for solo entertainers and singer-keyboardists.
Advanced Sampling and Recording Capabilities
The workstation offers extensive sound customization and production features.
- 128 MB compressed user PCM memory
- Import support for KORG, WAV, AIFF, and SoundFont formats
- Full sample editing and Time Slice functions
- MP3 playback and recording
- Tempo and transpose functions
- 16-track sequencer with up to 200,000 events
The advanced sampling and recording functions enable musicians to create complete productions directly from the keyboard.
SongBook Performance Database
Korg's acclaimed SongBook system stores complete performance setups including styles, sounds, effects, MIDI files, MP3 songs, and performance settings.
User-definable Set Lists allow instant recall of complex setups, significantly simplifying stage performance and song management.
KAOSS FX Performance Engine
The integrated KAOSS FX engine provides real-time MIDI effect generation and performance control with more than 65 factory presets.
This feature adds creative possibilities for live arrangement manipulation and expressive performance effects.
Powerful Built-In Speaker System
The Pa700 Oriental incorporates an integrated bass-reflex speaker system that delivers impressive clarity and projection.
- 2 × 25W amplification system
- Dual-cone speaker design
- Bass-reflex enclosure for enhanced low-frequency response
The onboard speakers provide excellent sound for practice sessions, rehearsals, teaching environments, and smaller performances.
Comprehensive Connectivity
- MIDI IN and MIDI OUT
- USB Type-A Host port
- USB Type-B Device port
- Stereo line inputs
- Microphone and guitar input with gain control
- Stereo audio outputs
- Headphone output
- HDMI video output
- Damper pedal input with half-pedal support
- Assignable pedal and switch input
- microSD card support
Key Features
- 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard
- EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded) sound engine
- More than 1,700 factory sounds
- Dedicated Oriental sounds and accompaniment styles
- Over 106 drum kits
- More than 370 professional accompaniment styles
- 128-note polyphony
- DNC technology and Natural Ambience Drums
- Physical quarter-tone SubScale keypad
- Four scale presets for microtonal performance
- 9-drawbar digital organ engine
- 7-inch capacitive TouchView color display
- Integrated vocal and guitar processors
- KAOSS FX engine with over 65 presets
- MP3 player and recorder
- 16-track sequencer
- 128 MB compressed user PCM memory
- 2 × 25W integrated speaker system
- MIDI, USB, HDMI, and audio connectivity
- microSD card compatibility
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 1,030 × 378.3 × 132 mm
- Weight: 9.95 kg
- Includes music stand and AC power cable
Why Choose the Korg Pa700 Oriental Professional Arranger Keyboard?
The Korg Pa700 Oriental combines the professional performance capabilities of the acclaimed Pa700 arranger with dedicated sounds, styles, and quarter-tone controls specifically designed for Middle Eastern music traditions. Its extensive sound library, authentic Oriental resources, advanced accompaniment engine, professional vocal processing, intuitive touchscreen interface, and powerful onboard speakers make it an exceptional arranger workstation for entertainers, composers, worship musicians, and professional performers seeking an all-in-one keyboard for Arabic, Turkish, Persian, and contemporary international music styles.
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| Brands | KORG |
