Originally Posted By: DonM
Originally Posted By: Mikem
To those who have actually owned a BK-9 and also a Korg PA900;
Which of the two keyboards sounds more realistic? I'm only interested in sounds, not features. I'm curious to know what the verdict is, especially important are acoustic (pianos, drums, bass, guitars, trumpets...) and orchestral (strings, woodwinds, brass and choir) sounds.

And I wonder if the new Korg PA4X will top them? From the few demoes so far, it sounds great.

Thanks for any opinions you'd like to share. smile


Sounds are SO subjective, but here are my opinions: Korg organs are very good, BK9 is GREAT. Piano better to my ears on Korg. Roland E guitars are good but pretty dated. Korg guitars are there but most need some tweaking to sound great. Drums are very close. I prefer Bass on the Korg. Sax, edge to the Roland. Trumpets, both are good. Choir, edge to Roland.
Korg PA3X sounds better than PA900, but both are very good.
I have PA3X for sale so I can get a 4X. Also still have SD7. You didn't ask about it, but most all the sounds are better than Roland or Korg, especially the drums and bass.




Thank you so much for your feedback, Don! Watching YouTube demoes is great, but they don't always reflect the sound you'd get at home.

It's interesting that you rate the Ketron above the others.
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Mike