Ok - I get the hint Spalding - you're on the money, I should stop asking questions and audition the PAX-1 myself.

There's not a ton of them around where I'm from, (which is why I asked all the questions) but I'll be doing just that in the coming weeks.

I've come across some revolutionary keyboards in my research for the "perfect" keyboard.

eg - I'd never even HEARD of the Mediastation X-76 - here'a a cut n paste from an experienced user (it's a bit long maybe...sorry).

I can't BELIEVE the features and innovation this thing has!!

If it were readily auditionable (it's a word!) I would buy it in a heartbeat!

Anyway - thanks for all your help everyone - I'll let you know what I get when the time comes....

For now I'll keep reading (as usual) all the enlightening posts in this great forum!


1. The Mediastation X-76 supports 1024+ voices of polyphony. In future upgrades polyphony will be 2000+ voices.

2. The Mediastations polyphony unlike the Oasys does not suffer when you utilize effects, sequencer files, or audio tracks.

3. The Mediastation has a combination DVD/CD-RW drive and supports MIDI files, MP3, MP4, WAV, CD, DVIX, Audio, and Video files.

4. The X-76 can both read and write CD and DVD files.

5. The X-76 comes with 512 MB of RAM, supports up to 3 GB of sample RAM, and supports 24 BIT Gigasampler and WAV files. The Expanded X-76 comes standard with 1024 MB of RAM, expandable to 3 GB.

6. The X-76 can sample and import files in 24 BIT. The Oasys' sample rate is 48K at 16 BIT, not 24 BIT!

7. The X-76 features arranger styles which the Oasys currently does not support. The X-76 arranger section can play back WAV direct from disk or MIDI files, not just arranger files.

8. The X-76 allows the user to playback MP3, CD audio, style files, drum loops, MIDI, and Video files and alter their tempo, pitch, and playback speed in real time.

9. The X-76 does real time BPM detection. This is a great feature if you want to match an audio file with MIDI files and aren't certain what BPM the file was originally recorded at.

10. The X-76 supports with LINUX ARDUR DAW, 256+ tracks of 24 BIT audio, the Oasys just 16 tracks of 16 BIT audio.

11. The X-76 supports with MUSE SEQ, unlimited Audio-MIDI tracks of sequencing plus VST support, the Oasys is fixed at 16 and does not support VST.

12. The Lionstracs utilizes multiple cards for processing so polyphony does not suffer when you use lots of FX or do extensive audio, the Oasys shares a single processor and DSP so polyphony suffers greatly when the processor is taxed.

13. The Oasys has a larger 10.4" TFT color screen but its resolution is low (640x480), the Lionstracs has a better resolution 8.4" TFT (800x600) Silicon Motion 3D VGA. Korg's resolution can't be upgraded because its limited by its processors fixed speed.

14. The X-76 has an SVGA and Video output so you can connect the X-76 up to any monitor you prefer with a resolution up to 1280 x 1024. In fact the X-76 can drive up to three monitors running three different desktops at the same time. Future upgrades will support higher screen resolutions.

15. The X-76 has a PC keyboard and PC mouse port so you can edit, name, save, etc., using the keyboard or mouse.

16. The X-76 has a LAN port as well as USB ports and can be connected directly to the Internet and used to surf the web, update software, or download files directly to the X-76.

17. The X-76 has two Media Players with independent controls that can play back sequences, audio files, video files, MP3's, and more. The players can run together or separately and the BPM and Pitch of each player can be set independently.

18. The X-76 Expanded comes with Native Instrument B4 installed. B4 functions can be controlled from the X-76's real time controls and/or from the touch screen.

19. The X-76 supports multiple VST's and other software. The Oasys can't run these applications.

20. The standard X-76 has (2) open PCI slots plus (1) open AGP slot. The Expanded X-76 comes with (2) open PCI slots and AGP card already installed.

21. All four Main and Cue outputs of the X-76 are XLR balanced, four 1/4" outputs are also standard. The X-76 Expanded has both 1/4" and XLR audio inputs.

22. The X-76 Expanded comes with two gooseneck lamps which makes it easy to see the instrument in any lighting condition. The lamps can be dimmed directly from the X-76's front panel. All X-76's control buttons are illuminated as well.

23. Last but not least, the Lionstracs Mediastation X-76 standard is less than half the price of the Oasys, around $3500.00 USD. The Expanded X-76 is less than $4200.00 USD.