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Current Model
Korg Havian 30 Piano With Stand£1043.5308
Korg PA588
This instrument is discontinued
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Korg are making some pretty good instruments at the moment. Great quality sounds have never been a problem because of their history with synths and workstations. Korgs pro arranger keyboards are successful all over the world. The ryhthms are a cut above the rest with specialists in each genre of music working together to produces instruments that sound brilliant. The PA588 looks like it will be a runaway success. Piano playing is very popular and more players are getting into rhytmns and different sounds Korg are offering a real alternative to the Yamaha dominated Piano with Rhythm market. Its affordable with a pedigree of rich sounds we at A&C Hamilton expect it to go really well ONCE IN A WHILE A NEW INSTRUMENT COMES ALONG THAT REPRESENTS EXCEPTIONAL VALUE FOR MONEY. The new Korg PA588 is outstanding, offering expression and quality of tone not matched by instruments at twice the price. Its portable and sounds great through its own speakers. |
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High quality speakersTwo 10 cm speakers are built-in; simply switch on the PA588 and youre ready to play. The speakers feature a bass reflex system design that powerfully reproduces the rich piano sounds.Backing Sequencercaptures multiple Style instruments in a single pass The Korg PA588 contains a 16-track 55,000 note multi-track sequencer. In addition to the conventional way of recording in which you manually record each part one by one, you can also use the Backing Sequencer function to record each instrument of a style-generated accompaniment in real-time, in a single pass. This lets you create a song very quickly by using your favorite styles. You can also simply step in the chords and create an entire arrangement without playing a single note. During playback, the XDS dual sequencer can play one sequence file as you load another. Using the DJ-style crossfader, you can seamlessly crossfade between them for non-stop entertainment."Guitar Mode"for realistic guitar performance The PA588 provides a Guitar mode that automatically converts your playing into the voicing harmony and chord data distinctive of a guitar. When creating a user style, simply select a chord and specify a capo position, and then use the keyboard to enter the distinctive playing patterns that are typical of a guitar, such as picking and strumming. "RX technology" reproduces subtle nuances such as the sound of your finger sliding on the string as you change chords and the characteristic fret noises of a guitar, bringing your performances a heightened sense of realism when you play and record using guitar sounds. |
Enjoy new levels of expression and performancewith a phenomenal new velocity-switched stereo piano sound, matched to the exceptional RH3 keyboard. New Piano PCM features stereo velocity-switched sample data to reproduce every expressive performance nuance over the entire dynamic range, with a generous 60-note polyphony (max.). All new RH3 keyboard features graded hammer action and provides excellent playability, including quick, repeated strikes. |
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Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 keyboardprovides the playing feel of a grand piano Korgs proprietary Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3) keyboard was developed from exhaustive research into grand piano action, and is designed to allow expressively natural performance. The hammer weight is varied across four stages from low to high registers, replicating the way in which a grand pianos action is heavier in the low notes and lighter as you play upward.Intuitive interface for smooth operationThe PA588 features a large TouchView display that you operate simply by touching it. If youre a beginner or performing live, you can use "Easy Mode" for a simplified display with easy visibility and smooth operation. Regardless of the screen youre in or the sound youre playing, you can always use the "Play Piano" button to instantly change to the main Piano sound and start playing. |
"Styles"provide sophisticated backing patterns to accompany your piano playing The PA588 contains more than 320 fully detailed and complete "styles," created by professional artists from around the world. Each style is a complete musical environment, providing variations, introductions, fills, breaks, endings and variations. The Style engine follows your timing, chord changes and voice leading to create a powerful musical performance automatically, with no pre-programming required. You can choose styles from a wide range such as jazz, latin, country, pop, rock, techno, and more, and use intros, endings, fill-ins and variations to add variety to the accompaniment, making your performance a full-fledged song. |
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Main features Korg PA588
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An entertainment piano with top-quality sounds and a stylish bodyThe PA588 provides piano sounds that have been lavishly sampled at multiple velocity levels from one of the worlds best grand pianos, keeping nuance and definition while adding the ornamentation of the hammer noise and the sympathetic string resonance of the damper pedal action. Even delicate pianissimo notes will richly convey the music expression of the performer. The damper pedal that is so indispensable for serious piano performance also supports half-pedaling (will be available only in the Grand Piano RX), allowing you to express all the nuances of your performance.Using the same EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) found in the Korg M3 Music Workstation, the PA588 delivers more than 880 additional, realistic pro-quality sounds. These sounds include a wide variety of expressive instruments including sax, strings, bass, and much more, giving you a vast range of performance possibilities. Professional sounds, stunning backing patterns, a stylish design, the combination of these elements allows your performance to express the rich depth and tonal detail of a grand piano that play with a band - recreating the true Korg "Real eXperience".KORG PA588 - DIGITAL PIANO - AVAILABLE SUMMER 2008The PA588 - an 88-key, piano action instrument thats packed with enjoyment. Perform using the rich piano sound, while enjoying the accompaniment of a professional backup band. Enhance your piano performance with a fully-realized and musical arrangement. For the musician, composer, performer and entertainer, the interactive PA588 is the perfect musical partner. Our RX (Real eXperience) technology delivers a sound unprecedented in a digital piano. |
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A full range of enjoyable functions
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PA588 Specification
- Keyboard: 88-note Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3) keyboard. PA588 Options: -EXP2: Expression-Volume Pedal |