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Restoring Pa5X factory settings only

When new Pa5X system updates are released, new functionality and factory presets are often included. Generally speaking, a factory restore is required after major updates so we always recommend creating a user data backup which can be reloaded after

Video Manual - Part 1: Introduction, Navigation & Setup

We are proud to present to you a 10-chapter video manual for the Korg Pa5X. This series of videos will not replace the more detailed documentation that is available on our website, but it should help you to quickly get up and running and to understan

Video Manual - Part 2: Selecting Sounds

Part 2 covers selecting sounds. You’ll discover how the intuitive new graphical interface gives quick access to a huge number of sounds plus how to find them using the Search function. Furthermore, Keyboard Sets, My Setting, and Favorites are explain

Video Manual - Part 3: Playing Sounds

Part 3 is all about playing sounds. Explaining how Dynamic Nuance Control, Round Robin Drumkits and the new Digital Drawbar Organ bring the Pa5X sounds to life. You’ll also learn how sounds can be mixed easily using the new Control Section.

Video Manual - Part 4: Styles

Part 4 is focusing on Styles. More than 600 factory Styles are provided in the Pa5X. You’ll also see how Chord Sequences, Keyboard Sets and Style Crossfading can be incorporated with these styles.

Video Manual - Part 5: Playing Songs

Part 5 is all about playing songs. You’ll learn how the famous Dual Song Player from KORG’s Pa-series is now able to play two Styles and/or Songs and crossfade between them. Furthermore, you’ll discover how embedded Markers can be selected by using t

Video Manyal - Part 6: Effects

Part 6 focuses on effects. A huge number of simultaneous Insert and Master effects are available for each player in the Pa5X. On top of this effect power, you’ll experience the new Finalizer section and the WAVES Maxx Audio Suite.

Video Manual - Part 7: Microphone and Guitar Effects

Part 7 takes us through the options for Microphone and Guitar Effects. The Pa5X has Microphone and Guitar inputs with separate effect sections. Four-part vocal harmonies, guitar amp modelling effects and more will enhance the quality and flexibility

Video Manual - Part 8: Songbook

Part 8 takes a closer look at the SongBook which is the programmable musical database at the heart of the instrument. SongBook organizes all the Pa5X styles, songs, sounds, voice and guitar presets and more into Song Entries. This feature makes it su

Video Manual - Part 9: Recording

Part 9 covers recording. In this chapter, you’ll see how fast and easy it is to record MP3 files including guitar and voice effects and more. There’s also a classic 16-track sequencer offering detailed MIDI recording.

Video Manual - Part 10: Data Management

Part 10 discusses data management. In this last chapter of the Pa5X video manual, you’ll discover how to load and save your own data to internal or external devices. Plus how Pa4X data, like styles, samples, etc., can be imported into the new Pa5X.