Korg Pa700-OR Professional Arranger Keyboard Oriental Version

Quick Product Summary

The Korg Pa700-OR Oriental is a powerful 61-note professional arranger keyboard designed for musicians who need an extensive range of international sounds alongside dedicated Arabic, Turkish, Persian and Middle Eastern instruments, rhythms and performance tools.

Building on the popular Pa700 platform, the Oriental version adds specialist sounds, Drum Kits, Styles and Keyboard Sets together with a dedicated physical quarter-tone scale keypad for fast access to Oriental scales during performance. Its EDS-X sound engine delivers more than 1,850 factory sounds, while over 520 factory Styles, sampling, KAOSS FX, SongBook, microphone and guitar processing and built-in 2 x 25W amplification make it a highly capable all-in-one instrument for stage, home and studio use.

At A Glance

Brand	Korg
Model	Pa700-OR Oriental
Type	Professional Arranger Keyboard
Keyboard	61 Velocity-Sensitive Keys
Condition	New
Sound Engine	EDS-X
Factory Sounds	1,850+
Factory Styles	520+
Main Appeal	Dedicated Oriental sounds, Styles and quarter-tone scale controls
Best For	Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Middle Eastern and international music
Skill Level	Intermediate to Professional

What Makes the Korg Pa700-OR Oriental Special?

The Pa700-OR takes the comprehensive arranger capabilities of the standard Pa700 and expands them specifically for musicians performing Middle Eastern and Oriental music. Dedicated sounds include instruments such as oud, bouzouki, kanoun and regional percussion alongside a wide selection of additional Styles for both traditional and contemporary performance.

Its most distinctive physical feature is the dedicated Quarter Tone SubScale keypad positioned on the left side of the instrument. This gives performers fast access to quarter-tone scale adjustment and four Scale Presets without having to navigate through menus during a performance.

Why Choose the Korg Pa700-OR Oriental?

Dedicated Oriental Sound Library

The Oriental edition provides more than 1,850 factory sounds and 175 Drum Kits, expanding significantly on the standard Pa700 library. These include specialist Middle Eastern instruments and percussion alongside acoustic pianos, electric pianos, organs, strings, brass, guitars, orchestral sounds, synthesisers and general-purpose GM/XG sounds.

More Than 520 Factory Styles

With over 520 factory Styles, the Pa700-OR provides an extensive collection of ready-made accompaniment covering both international and Oriental genres.

Each Style provides up to three Intros, four Variations, four Fills, a Break and three Endings, giving performers plenty of control over how an arrangement develops throughout a song.

Physical Quarter-Tone Controls

The dedicated quarter-tone keypad is one of the defining advantages of the Oriental edition. Rather than relying solely on touchscreen menus, performers can quickly access Quarter Tone SubScale settings and four Scale Presets directly from the control panel.

EDS-X Sound Engine

Korg's EDS-X Enhanced Definition Synthesis – eXpanded engine provides detailed and expressive sound reproduction with up to 128-note polyphony.

Defined Nuance Control technology adds further realism to compatible sounds, allowing articulations and performance details to respond naturally to the way the instrument is played.

Built-In Sampling

The Pa700-OR supports user sampling with 128MB of compressed PCM memory, equivalent to approximately 256MB of linear data.

Korg, WAV, AIFF and SoundFont formats can be loaded, allowing performers to expand the instrument with their own samples and customised sound libraries.

KAOSS FX Performance Control

Built-in KAOSS FX provides more than 65 factory presets for manipulating Styles and MIDI Songs in real time.

It can be used for everything from subtle accompaniment changes and rhythm manipulation to delays, arpeggiation and more dramatic DJ-inspired effects.

Powerful SongBook System

Korg's SongBook provides a searchable performance database that can recall Styles, MIDI files, MP3s and associated performance settings.

For gigging musicians, this allows complete setups to be organised song by song, reducing the amount of manual adjustment needed between numbers during a performance.

Built-In Speakers

Unlike many professional arranger keyboards that require external amplification, the Pa700-OR includes a 2 x 25W amplification system driving two dual-cone speakers in a bass-reflex enclosure.

This makes it practical for home playing, rehearsals and smaller performance environments without immediately requiring additional amplification.

Why Choose a Professional Arranger Keyboard?

A professional arranger keyboard provides real-time accompaniment that responds to the chords being played. Instead of relying solely on fixed backing tracks, musicians can control intros, variations, fills, breaks and endings as they perform.

For solo musicians, singers and entertainers, this can create the sound of a complete backing ensemble from a single instrument.

The Pa700-OR goes further by combining arranger functionality with sampling, MIDI sequencing, MP3 recording, sound editing, microphone and guitar processing and a comprehensive performance-management system.

Who Is the Korg Pa700-OR Oriental For?

Arabic and Middle Eastern Musicians

The dedicated Oriental sounds, percussion, Styles and physical quarter-tone controls make the Pa700-OR particularly suitable for performers working with Arabic and wider Middle Eastern repertoire.

Turkish and Persian Performers

Its expanded Oriental library includes content designed around Turkish and Persian musical traditions as well as broader international music.

Solo Entertainers

Built-in accompaniment, microphone processing, SongBook and powerful speakers allow a solo performer to create a complete and highly organised live setup from one keyboard.

Singers and Vocal Performers

A microphone can be connected directly to the keyboard, with dedicated EQ, compression, gate, reverb, delay and other processing available for shaping the vocal sound.

Songwriters and Arrangers

Style editing, sampling, MIDI sequencing, Chord Sequencing and MP3 recording make the Pa700-OR useful for creating arrangements and developing musical ideas as well as live performance.

Story & Context

Korg's Pa-series has become an important part of the professional arranger market by combining sophisticated automatic accompaniment with increasingly advanced workstation-style features.

The Pa700 represented a substantial development from the earlier Pa600 generation, introducing the EDS-X sound engine, a capacitive TouchView display, expanded sound and Style resources, KAOSS FX and improved connectivity.

The Pa700-OR Oriental builds on that platform with additional musical content and dedicated quarter-tone controls specifically intended for musicians working with Arabic, Turkish, Persian and wider Middle Eastern musical traditions.

Korg Pa700-OR Oriental Compared

Pa700-OR Oriental vs Standard Pa700

The two instruments share the same core Pa700 platform, but the Oriental edition substantially expands the factory sound, Drum Kit, Keyboard Set and Style libraries and adds the physical Quarter Tone SubScale keypad.

The standard Pa700 offers more than 1,700 sounds and 370 Styles, whereas the Oriental specification increases this to more than 1,850 sounds and 520 Styles.

Pa700-OR vs Pa5X-OR Oriental

The Pa5X-OR is Korg's more advanced flagship Oriental arranger, offering a more sophisticated control surface, greater polyphony, dual-player architecture, aftertouch-equipped keyboards and deeper professional performance capabilities.

The Pa700-OR provides many of the essential Oriental performance tools in a considerably lighter and more accessible instrument, while also adding built-in speakers.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Korg Pa700-OR Oriental
Keyboard	61 Keys
Keyboard Range	C2–C7
Velocity Sensitive	Yes
Aftertouch	No
Sound Generator	EDS-X Enhanced Definition Synthesis – eXpanded
Polyphony	128 Voices / 128 Oscillators
Factory Sounds	More Than 1,850
Factory Drum Kits	175
User Sounds	512
User Drum Kits	256
Digital Drawbars	9 Footages
Sound Articulation	Defined Nuance Control – DNC
Sampling Memory	128MB Compressed / Approx. 256MB Linear Equivalent
Sample Import	Korg, WAV, AIFF, SoundFont
Factory Styles	More Than 520
User Style Locations	1,152
Accompaniment Tracks	8
Keyboard Sets Per Style	4
Pads Per Style	4
Factory Keyboard Sets	More Than 380
User Keyboard Set Locations	864
Style Elements	3 Intros, 4 Variations, 4 Fills, Break, 3 Endings
Chord Sequencer	Yes
Style Creator Bot	MIDI Song to Style Conversion
KAOSS FX	65+ Factory Presets
Song Formats	MID, KAR, MP3 + Lyrics, MP3+G
MP3 Player / Recorder	Yes
SongBook	Fully Programmable
Scale Controls	Physical Quarter Tone SubScale Keypad
Scale Presets	4
Accompaniment / Song Effects	2 Insert + 2 Master
Keyboard Effects	1 Insert + 2 Master
Effects Types	148
Voice Processor	5 Effects
Guitar Processor	3 Effects
Display	7-Inch Wide Capacitive Colour TouchView TFT
Internal Storage	960MB
Expansion Storage	MicroSD and USB
Audio Inputs	Stereo Line Inputs
Mic / Guitar Input	1/4-Inch with Gain Control
Main Outputs	Left / Right 1/4-Inch
Headphone Output	1/4-Inch
MIDI	In, Out
USB	USB Type A Host + Type B Device
Video Output	HDMI
Pedal Connections	Damper + Assignable Pedal / Switch
Built-In Amplification	2 x 25W
Speakers	2 x Dual-Cone Speakers in Bass-Reflex Enclosure
Dimensions	1,030 × 378.3 × 132mm
Weight	9.95kg
Power Requirement	100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption	25W Normal

Power Requirements

The Korg Pa700-OR Oriental operates from 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz and has a normal power consumption of approximately 25W.

Its universal-voltage power system makes it particularly useful for professional musicians who may perform internationally when used with the appropriate regional mains cable.

What's Included?

• Korg Pa700-OR Oriental Professional Arranger Keyboard

• AC power cable

• Music stand

• Quick Guide

Not included as standard:

✘ Sustain / damper pedal
✘ Expression pedal
✘ Keyboard stand
✘ MicroSD card
✘ USB storage device

Compatible optional controllers include the DS-1H Damper Pedal, EXP-2 Foot Controller, XVP Series Expression/Volume Pedals and PS-1/PS-3 Pedal Switches.

Condition Overview

New

This is a brand-new Korg Pa700-OR Oriental Professional Arranger Keyboard, supplied as new retail stock.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is different about the Korg Pa700-OR Oriental?

The Pa700-OR combines the standard Pa700 platform with an expanded library of Oriental sounds, Drum Kits, Styles and Keyboard Sets, together with a physical Quarter Tone SubScale keypad for regional tuning and scale control.

Does the Korg Pa700-OR have aftertouch?

No. The Pa700-OR has a 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard but does not feature aftertouch.

How many sounds are in the Pa700-OR Oriental?

The Oriental configuration provides more than 1,850 factory sounds and 175 factory Drum Kits, alongside 512 user Sound locations and 256 user Drum Kit locations.

How many Styles does the Pa700-OR have?

The Oriental model provides more than 520 factory Styles, together with 1,152 locations for User and Direct Styles.

Does it have quarter-tone controls?

Yes. The Pa700-OR has a dedicated physical Quarter Tone SubScale keypad with four Scale Presets, making scale changes quicker during Oriental music performance.

Does the Pa700-OR have built-in speakers?

Yes. It incorporates 2 x 25W amplification driving two dual-cone speakers housed within a bass-reflex enclosure.

Can I connect a microphone or guitar?

Yes. The Pa700-OR includes a dedicated Mic/Guitar input with gain control, alongside integrated voice and guitar processing.

Can I load my own samples?

Yes. It provides 128MB of compressed user sampling memory, equivalent to approximately 256MB of linear data, and can load Korg, WAV, AIFF and SoundFont formats.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Korg Pa700-OR Oriental offers an impressive balance between dedicated Oriental performance features, extensive arranger capabilities and genuine portability.

Its specialist library is a major strength. More than 1,850 sounds, 175 Drum Kits and 520 Styles provide a substantial starting point for Arabic, Turkish, Persian and wider Middle Eastern music while still retaining the broad international versatility expected from a Korg Pa-series instrument.

The dedicated quarter-tone keypad is particularly useful for live players, while sampling, KAOSS FX, SongBook, microphone and guitar processing and built-in 2 x 25W speakers give the Pa700-OR the flexibility to work as a genuinely self-contained performance keyboard.

At under 10kg, it is also considerably easier to transport than many flagship arranger instruments, making it a particularly strong choice for working musicians who want specialist Oriental capability without moving to a larger professional keyboard.