The only Downside is the PA4 has no built in speakers, so even though it is light and portable I can only take it on holiday with headphones or lots of speakers. The PA700 has its own speakers built in, which I believe are very good. I get round this problem by keeping my old Technics KN1600 permane...

Hi Brian Yes, ver 2 made many significant improvements to the PA4. More styles, more voices, better OS, KAOSS, style converter improvements. A major update freely available to download from the KORG UK website. Further to this, we now have ver 2.1 available for download, AND 'OSIMO' (many great song...

Well, I could give it a go if you like. There are of course varying degrees of success with style converter. A lot depends on the quality of the midi file. If you send the five midi files that you like to me prslack@ntlworld.com - then I’ll convert them for you. They will of course play on the PA4, ...

Thanks Brian The PA4 is an incredible keyboard, especially since it has just received the latest Version 2 free upgrade from Korg. There is also a lot of free styles and files that Korg make available on their site for download. Great pricing, DNC voicing, weighted touch sensitive keys, superb sampl...

Hi Ken Very pleased that you have resolved this. It's amazing really that despite all the clunkin n clicking, and other noises these older MDR make that they seem so reliable...maybe I shouldn't have said that! Why not post a recording on here to celebrate, there are not many recordings of this fine...

I did have a GA1 for a while, and thought it was lovely.

Because they are so affordable I upgraded to the bigger, more powerful GA3.

Here is a recording I made on my GA1 'Only Yesterday'.

Ok Ken - sounds like you know what your doing!

Keep us posted.

Kind regards

Peter s

Hi Ken I'm afraid I don't know of any parts suppliers for Orla, other than the main dealers or Paul Carmen. If it was mine I would remove the floppy disk drive, note the serial no, and try to obtain a replacement through eBay, or maybe PC world. I have fitted one on an AR and it is fairly straightfo...

This is another Beatles number called 'This Boy'

This is a live recording playing and me singing, using the built in PA4 vocal harmoniser (T C Helicon)..

No laughing now!

Hahahahahahaha!!


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Here is another Beatles song I recorded on PA4X, 'Free As A BIrd' The 'Style' on this was created by using the 'style creator' facility built into the PA4. Simply enter a midi file of your chosen song onto a USB memory stick, and one click on style creator will create a style in seconds, with 4 vari...

Hi Brian

Ahh right, do remember the name, but I never watched the series.

That was tough, but a good one!

Peter

Brian,
I have no idea! Sounds very 70s though.

Brian, I take your point about it being nice to see the organ first. As well as being assured by an EBay seller that everything works ok, I always ask for a more detailed description, i.e. Are there any marks, scratches, dents etc. Also, Detailed photos of any damage can be very helpful. It is alway...

That does seem a little over priced Fred. I often see GA1's on EBay sell for under £200. Another good source is Preloved, and and Organ and Keyboard Cavalcade mags. The beauty of these and the GA3's is that they 'split' for transport by simply removing four screws, and then fit in most hatchbacks. W...

Hi Fred I don't do dealers usually, as they can be expensive. I am lucky that I have a large van available to use, and I enjoy seeing the bargains out there on eBay or preloved. I don't mind travelling if I can get a good price, as a tank of Diesel is only about £60 I can pretty much travel anywhere...

Had this given to me when I bought my Technics GA3 Organ.
Having in the past had a KN5000 and KN6500 I knew what these great keyboards were capable of.

What a cracker. Lives permanently in my caravan for those times away when I miss playing.
Super sounds great little keyboard.

I couldn't resist buying this my most recent purchase. It's an oldie but goldie, and lives in my garden shed.
Same price to buy as a new shirt, but a loada more fun.
Love the cheesy 80s rhythms.

Lovely warm sounds in a powerful great looking organ. Sounds different to my other gear, and I love the simplistic layout for ease of play. Super Sax, and solo voices.

Love my Technics GA3 organ. In fact, like my AR100 organ I have had three of these, too good to be without!
There can be no hope for me!

I have a wonderful AR100 organ. In fact, I have had three now as it's too good to be without and I kept having to buy another when I sell it!!

I have one if these superb instruments. Love it!

Thank you Brian

It helps to have such a lovely song

Regards

Peter

Hi Hugh

I'm sorry, I thought I'd replied to your post.

'Nearness Of You' was recorded wired directly using I Phone 6s and Mikey Digital.
I am pleased that it is in stereo, as I intended.

I love this Korg PA4 Keyboard.
Here's a lovely Julio Doubleglazing song called 'Hey'



Peter

Thanks Brian

Your right, I really love this keyboard a lot, it is amazing, especially since the latest version 2.00 upgrade. Although I do carry on and enjoy playing organ(s!) to for that .. ow u say ..
.. 'complete' sound.

Keep the (stereo) music playing!

Peter

Important features taken from the PA4 and used on the PA1000 include :- The same large 7" tilting LCD colour touch screen - which works beautifully btw. Style Creator built into the keyboard - create a suitable style in seconds from a SMF. I've had some good and bad results, mostly good, and an...

Hi Hugh and Brian Yes, it looks nice doesn't it. I believe it is priced around half the price of the PA4 which would mean somewhere around the £1500 mark. Reviews I've read suggest this is a great bit of powerful kit, which I'm sure it is. Much of the technology used is from the range topping PA4, w...

Hi Brian

Tune No: 3

'Memories Are Made Of This'

Dean Martin

Don't know the year I'm afraid.

Here's a great way to accompany your playing - I must try this!

Pete Shaw is simply a fantastic musician, performer and entertainer.

He made my week in Norfolk last May with the Cavalcades, especially the late night sessions in the Korg room and Yamaha/Roland bar area!

Thanks for sharing this great clip.