Saving User Styles – Pa80/PA60/PA50

The Pa80 allows the user to save both new and edited Styles to the 3 User Banks. Each User Bank has 16 locations to save your Styles. The following tutorials explain how to save Styles to the Pa. For saving edited styles use Tutorial 1, for saving new/original styles use Tutorial 2. Both of these examples are based on the Pa80 running on System 2.0 or higher. System updates are available at www.korgpa.com.

Tutorial 1 – Saving Edited Styles

For this example we will use the “Soft Beat” style in the 8/16 Beat category:

1.Press the Style Play button to enter the Style Play mode.

2.Select the Style that you want to edit and save e.g. Soft Beat.

3.Hit the Record button and select Current Style.

For this tutorial we will just change some of the preset instruments.

4.Press the TRK Select and highlight “Std.Kit 4”.

5.Press the Program Button on the far right side of the PA80 and select a new Drum Kit from the Drum & Perc program group - e.g. change the drum kit from “Acoustic Kit” to “Jungle Kit”.

6.You can change the program assigned to any of the eight Style Parts in the same way. After making your selections, press “EXIT”

7.Now press the Write/Disk inUse button.

8.Highlight “Style Name” and change the name of the Style. Use the value wheel to select the characters and the Up/Down buttons to change cursor position.

9.After making your changes, highlight the “To” field and select a User Bank and location where you would like to save the edited Style.

Press the Enter button twice, and your updated style will be saved into Pa80 User Style Bank memory.

Tutorial 2 – Saving New/Original Styles

1.Press the Style Play button to enter the Style Play mode.

2.Hit the Record button and select New Style.

3.Create your style. (Refer to section 9b of the Pa80 Version 2 manual supplement.)

4.When you are satisfied with your Style, press the Write/Disk in Use button.

5.Highlight “Style Name” and change the name of the Style. Use the value wheel to select the characters and the Up/Down buttons to change cursor position.

6.After making your changes, highlight the “To” field and select a User Bank and location where you would like to save your new program.

Press the Enter button twice, and your updated Style will be saved into Pa80 User Style Bank memory.

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Korg manual Saving User Styles Pa80/PA60/PA50, Tutorial 2 Saving New/Original Styles
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PA60, Pa80, PA50 specifications

The Korg Pa series has been a significant name in the world of arranger keyboards, and models like the Pa80, Pa60, and Pa50 exemplify this legacy. Each of these keyboards brings unique features and functionalities that cater to musicians looking for versatility, creativity, and performance-ready tools.

The Korg Pa80, introduced in the early 2000s, is renowned for its extensive sound engine and features. It offers a blend of high-quality sounds derived from Korg’s proprietary technology, including a powerful audio engine that delivers realistic and expressive sounds across various genres. The Pa80 features over 600 PCM sound programs, a vast array of drum kits, and an impressive selection of styles that allow artists to play in different musical genres seamlessly. Its 32-voice polyphony ensures that complex chords and phrases can be played without dropping notes, making it suitable for live performances.

Alongside the Pa80, the Pa60 offers a more streamlined version of Korg’s arranger technology. While it has fewer sounds and styles compared to the Pa80, the Pa60 is designed for musicians seeking an intuitive interface and ease of use. It retains a high-quality sound engine and features 64 note polyphony, making it capable of handling elaborate arrangements. The user feedback led to an interface that simplifies style selection and performance customization, making it an excellent choice for artists who want to focus on playing rather than navigating complex menus.

On the other hand, the Korg Pa50 is aimed at beginners and semi-professional musicians. This model retains many of the advanced functionalities of its predecessors while providing a more affordable entry point into the arranger keyboard world. The Pa50 excels with its set of over 300 sounds and styles, which still offer a fantastic range of musical expressions. Another notable feature is the inclusion of a backlit LCD display, ensuring visibility in varied lighting settings, a critical aspect for live performances.

In summary, the Korg Pa80, Pa60, and Pa50 showcase Korg's commitment to providing innovative technology and high-quality performance tools for musicians at all levels. With features like versatile sounds, intuitive interfaces, and reliable polyphony across the series, they have become integral to live performances and studio sessions alike. Each model caters to specific user needs, ensuring Korg remains a respected name in the arranger keyboard market.
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