Yamaha PSR-SX900 VS Korg PA1000 Sounds and Styles Comparison

All Playing No Talking. Justin runs through and compares the styles and sounds of the Yamaha PSR-SX900 and the Korg PA1000. which one do you think is the best? Let us know in the comments.

All Audio was recorded directly from the keyboard Line outputs into our recording device with no further editing or effects added.

Links to the individual products below.

Korg Pa1000

Yamaha PSR-SX900

[vitaliyshevchenko]

I have both of them. They are amazing keyboards. It was hard for me to decide which one is better. So I bought both. Both sound amazing.

[dont]

Neither Korg nor Yamaha really matter. The person who know how well to play the instrument is what make difference.

[eldreddsouza]

Appreciate the fact that you used similar styles to compare the two keyboards unlike many others who don’t do this. Although wish you named the styles. That would be awesome.

[PedroCaetano]

Thanks for having used similar styles on both keyboards. I like how Yamaha sounds like. The Korg timbres sounds more simple and less elaborate than Yamaha. Strings and guitar voices on Yamaha are amazing. Just my opinion though.

[LumadiBawono]

It's best to have them both because those two are awesome. If you are a one man band show these two a must have.

[vitaliyshevchenko]

I own both of them and I like both of them. They both sound amazing.

[alanvanallen]

The PSR-SX has more life in the sounds, especially sax and flute, the styles are also good, both are excellent keyboards, but for me it is SX900
I suppose me saying this, as a Genos owner, I would wouldn't I, I just prefer the overall sound of the Yamaha

[sokhoms]

I like the rhythm and effects from Yamaha

[ssderi]

we can't compare to kings, someone love korg someone love yamaha each keyboard has their own quality i think music is all good no matter about the name of the keyboard

[yuvengening]

I just bought a Yamaha sx 900. Very realistic sound. I'm also learning to record songs. Greetings to all friends. from Indonesia, ,

[DJAsianNugget]

I'm a big Korg fan, and my opinion is: I like the Korg PA1000, because is has this:
Easy style creating
adjustable screen
video output
easy recording on the keyboard
Adjust brightness
That's all I have to explain.
Although I have a Pa700, but that is similar.
easy to set volume for each sample
User style bank names are easy to find.

[AugustineKizis]

I love the Yamaha amazing sounds. I have the Korg and I have to use some reverb from my mixer when I play live.

[solentflyerparagliding]

Great comparison although as arranger keyboards, you also need to think about ease of use and user interface - how easy is it to operate either at home recording or arranging or live when gigging...ease of use and ability to actually operate it is also important - for me the Yamaha seems to offer the best combination of sound quality, versatility and ease of use...

[MAXIDAR]

Both are nice, The korg feels like live band, The Yamaha feels like studio.

[HubertEtAlice]

The Yamaha sounds way more modern to my ears. Two drawbacks: 1. Way too much reverb is being applied by default to the samples. 2. Some of the samples have been around for decades literally, for instance the tenor and the soprano saxophone.

Also it must be noted that on the Korg everything is fully tweakable. Not everyone is aware that there is a fully-fledged synth hiding behind every PA arranger which is certainly a great plus for Korg.

[michaelsmith]

I played the Yamaha in a music shop yesterday and i found the violin and cello voices to be extremely realistic! Also the various Church organs were very good. The Korg full cathedral organ is also good. I have the Korg, i find the keyboard touch to be difficult to play - it’s too spongy and you need to play on the edge of the keys, or they are hard to press. The Yamaha action is easier to control. I’m a pianist with a grand. Weighted it better of course but i want the keyboard for realistic sounds and sequencing

[hellomate]

0:44 jump - van halen
1:08 oh carol - neil sedaka
2:57 wonderful land - the shadows

Comment me if false or add if you know! 😉

[silveirajr__]

man, the Korg tones are excellent! but there's no way to beat Yamaha! simply incredible! especially at the level of pianos!!!! too beautiful!

[netzoomer]

Firstly compliments to the performer. Great job in playing al the different styles and showcasing various musical instrument sounds. Lots of setting up must have been necessary to make this live comparison go so smoothly. Both instruments are superb in their own way. I prefer the piano sounds of the Korg. The guitar of the Yamaha was more to my liking. The flute sounded better on the Korg. The Yamaha would be a better pick for a big hall. Love its brassy big band sounds. The Korg would sound better in a club environment. It had a more warm feeling. They were both superb but if I had to pick one it would be the Korg. EddieB

[jwillis]

Both boards are fantastic. I'd take either. I think the Yamaha has the better drums and bass to go along with its strengths in acoustic instruments. The styles seems so balanced and nicely mixed. The Korg is extremely strong in areas as well. Love the interface, the synth sounds, strings, etc. Both have massive capabilities, so with tweaking and editing/mixing you should be able to do some incredible things.