Korg The iS40 manual $1695, iS50 $1450, Important Features, What makes this feature important?

Korg iS40 Guide

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What are the main differences between the iS40 and iS50?

iS40	($1695)	iS50 ($1450)
Aftertouch		NO
14 Mbyte PCM		12 Mbyte PCM
15 Keyboard sets		NONE
2 pedal inputs		1 pedal input
EC5 pedal input		NO
2 audio inputs		NO
MIDI in, out, thru		MIDI in, out
Host port		NO
2x14 watt amp		2x8 watt amp
4 speakers		2 speakers
Joystick, Dial controls		Joystick only
Synchro-Start and Synchro-Stop keys		Synchro-Start/Stop key only
Important Features
iS40	($1695)	What makes this feature important?
Aftertouch		more control of sound and effects
14 Mbyte PCM		2 more Mbyte = a better piano sample
15 Keyboard sets		instant access to favorite sound sets
2 pedal inputs		more control - dedicated damper
EC5 input		foot control of front panel switches
2 audio inputs		external sources like tape, CD,
		additional instruments
MIDI in, out, thru		thru connector for multi-keyboard rigs
Host port		connect to computer w/out an external
		MIDI interface
2x14 watt amp		almost twice the power of the iS50!
4 speakers		more speakers = better fidelity!
Joystick, Dial controls		more control of sound, effects, tempo
Synchro-Start and Synchro-Stop keys		easier to use - dedicated switches

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