Rich is great at what he does. This was very cohesive and understandable.

I solved my keyboard dilemma by buying the Kronos X and the PA900. Happy, happy, happy.

Although I love to be a one man band I ultimately opted for Kronos 2015 61 key, I just become euphoric if I hear or can design those multilayered lush and atmospheric pads, can't imagine my day without hearing them :) when I complement that with Spectrasonics omnisphere, that's when I'll stop looking around :D

Well said, Rich! You can't go wrong with Korg. I have been using Korg Keys since 1993.

thanks for this. a very no-nonsense recap of many features and pros/cons of each kind of keyboard and not a lot of trying to pimp korg per se, which I admit I expected more of. bravo and thanks again. as a composer still wrestling with what to get, it is at least a start as I knew little about arrangers.......and stores frustratingly almost never have them in the store.

Excellent video, Rich!

I'm just realizing I've never used my Kronos at its full potential. I'm gonna have to find my manual again. I think I might try an arranger too. I'm still using my old Triton extreme this is a strong beast...still in love with it like the first time I bought it. That video was usual.

Thank you so much Rick, Your presentation on Choosing the right keyboard nailed it for me, an Arranger is what I need and I'll now be able to find the right Korg Arranger in a music store down town.

There is a LOT of great info here. Thanks, Rich!

Great video. Though even us "Workstation guys" would like some of those "Arranger" features. Notably (Dedicated hard of soft buttons) for transpose & octave (For when the band you sit in with does the song in a different key), more ways to incorporate articulations so those huge sample libraries sound less static. Finally, if not harmonizers, vocoders that are at least 16 band so they're useful beyond a novelty. ;)

I just wish you could export the screen of the Kronos to a monitor.

You are awesome in explaining the Utility

I like having both then you have the best of both worlds.

Rich your demos are why I bought my Kronos thanks man best purchase I ever made your very awesome at what you do

At last a very clear explanation!! Thank you..Very useful !

now my confusion has elevated to the next level :(

Very helpful video, thanks.

Excellent comparison of both technologies and styles. I had acquired the info of most of what you had explained through time but you put it all into a neat and complete perspective that was instinctively easy to understand and I still learnt something new also. Thank you.

I can't even choose man! I have simple needs: -Absolutely needs a drum kit/beat machine. I don't need to make my own(no midi related stuff). Just large group of genres beats/drum sounds and styles to play along with. I want to manipulate the tempo and complexity of these drums/ beats with the simple touch of a button. - I need to layer my synths. If I want to combine a Grand Piano and Slow Strings, I want to easily do that. - I need to transpose the keys at the press of a button. Ex:Key A transpose to Key A Flat (Ab). - Built in Speakers!!! I have professional headphones, but I enjoy speakers more. - Must have a large screen to navigate all the different folders and settings. Doesn't have to be touch screen. - Must have a sustain pedal jack support of course. What do you guys think? Workstation or Arranger?

Arrangers are often used by solo entertainers, like when the couple getting married can't afford a complete band. These are also the instrument where you can find Arabic instruments, which are seldom implemented in a convincing way in workstations.

Thank you for the explanation!

my mans said a properly equipped arranger. The absolute swagger.

Thank you for the information, we are going to share with our users!

Thank you so much. This is is a great video. It is very informative and to the point. It would be a great help if you provide each application you mentioned with a practical example.

Always wondered. Thanks for explaining this.

I already have a Pa3x and I LOVE IT. However one feature that I wish the Pa3x had that the KRONOS does that makes me want to get one, is set list mode. Yes I know that the new Pa4x does, but it's not the same. That only works for Songbook entries and not the entire keyboard (for lack of a better word) like the KRONOS

Thank You So Much.. Great Information...

Waiting for tons of high quality sounds, sound editor, sequencer and styles in one product.

I just bought a Korg Kronos 2, Roland Jupiter 80 and Yamaha Motif XF7. It's all you really need.

It's intertesting to see how far Korg has come with their workstations since the M1 and the 01/W.

really useful video, for people who r confused with variety of keyboard models!!!

U r great sir,how easily u describe...thanks korg...

Very good , video. Thanks a lot,man.

Excellent info as always Ritch... I have a PA800, a KingKorg, and last but not least, a Kronos 2 88 keys... I use a little bit of everything, sometimes in conjunction... 😊

Hello I wanted to know all of them have oriental Thema, thanks for your educational clips 🙏🏼

I've got a tyros 3 workstation but it does everything you explained on pa 600 !!!!!!

Not going to lie, being a recording studio business owner I would say that both of these would have to be purchased for the studios as to maximise productivity. The arranger because of its' capability to put music arrangements quickly with styles and backing parts makes it ideal to produce quickly without having to look to the computer or having to think about running out of processing power. The workstation when you want to hard plugin into computer programs with supportive digital signal processing to lighten the load of the computer and for the massive collection of sounds, And on a personal note I feel like many of the sounds on workstations are superior to software plugins in general with a few exceptions. So if you are serious about music then get both, I will also add that if your interested in 88 key with hammer action then go for the workstation as there are more options, arrangers tend to be 76 key on the high end. if you have money though get a smaller arranger and connect it to the workstation for full key scale playing.

Why did you go and discontinue the Kronos for?!?!?! Got me all excited to get the damn thing and now I can’t because you stopped making it.

Good idea for a video. I want a synth, that I can load certain samples onto certain keys for performance, and transposition is something I'd love. I don't need realistic grand pianos, for me it's about sound design in an old school analogue style environment. But I only have so many hands, or might want to trigger backing box, so assigning voices to parts of the keyboard or individual keys would be ideal.

Transpose button should be available on both Workstation and Arrangers

Why should it be separate? Wish there was a keyboard which could do both

What about a keyboard that is both an arranger and a workstation like the Genos? Wouldn’t that be a good choice as well? I only ask as the sounds are still equally amazing and I would like to use that to make beats via Fruityloops

The best video about keyboards ever!

I want a keyboard that can arrange, be a workstation, make a mug of tea, take the dog for a walk and change my engine oil too - am I being reasonable ?

I got M3 Xpanded but I'm saving for PA as well. I need both.

Nice Video. Korg has some serious stuff released! We love to work with Korg Synthesizers and Workstations

Excellent !

Trying to decide which to get. I'm a singer/songwriter (which the arranger seems geared towards) who wants to experiment with sounds. Seems like the arranger is especially useful for creating that "one-man band," but doesn't the workstation have a lot of those functions also?

im going to buy korg krome yesterday,but then i start thinking,what if the next year come out somthing new,like a bigger tuch screen an a sythesizer work stasion with arranger applications? aniway i wait more ,for now im just practice on my midi keybord for pianno tecnkis!

Thank you! I needed a comparison. (: im currently a local singer in my community wanting to up my game wiyth a keyboard! i just needed to know the difference. THank you! thank you! thank you!'

great informational vid! thanks

thanks for the useful information!

i got the information what i was really looking for great.....thank you

Cutting right to the chase, I like it.

Hi guys... i am now confused between Korg pa300 and Yamaha s670.. i am a beginner to keyboards and my ultimate objective is to create mashups and compose own music and then transfer it to the DAW in my pc to record my vocals ( in my home studio) and use my DAW for mixing to get the final output. I am also keen to learn how to make karaoke tracks myself ( instead of buying them online) so that I can record cover songs as well. Which of the two keyboards would meet that requirement.

Money, money, money, with a soft voice is basically what he's saying.

I want all 6...Am I being Greedy? I have dreams about the Chronos X. I am saving some money & I think I have exactly $653.74 last time I checked...Wish me luck!

thanks much! I thought these were the same. very helpful

How about combining both technologies into one board!

Very informative thank you very much

Great video!!!!!!!

Get the new Yamaha 88 key workstation does both arranger & workstation.

Great video

Now Rich, could you do ANOTHER video on the many different ways that CLASSIC MIDI RECORDING can be done on the PA Series. I've discovered ONE, so far, and that is the ability to record rubato sections on the PA600. However, there is NOTHING in the "Owners Manual" about the ability to record tracks with JUST drums or a "click", WITHOUT the "Auto Accompaniment" stuff or how to use the tap tempo function to set your OWN tempo, in the first place. With the exception of "Tap Tempo" all of the aforementioned could be done with ease on my old Casio WK-1350 Workstation Arranger. Stay tuned though, aside from MIDI issues, there is MORE to discuss......

Clears it right up!

How about Korg pa1000 sir. I am playing keyboard in a live band orchestras. Will it be useful for me. Please suggest me...

Thankyou very much for this video🙏😊🙏

I prefer an analogue synth and my daw to make music.because you can find more better accoustic sounds and samples in vsts! Workstations and arrangers are just better for live perf !

Thank you... Very informative

I don't know. I want to compose orchestra music and I believe the arranger would be my best bet but the workstation sounds sound better and i can tweak them??

Why can't someone make one that has all the features of both

great vid wish I saw this before I bought my new board.

When will you create an a real full hybrid keyboard, with both functionality... Or maybe a keyboard with some 3 iPads with software instead controllers to change between one kind of keyboard, even include an a tutorial keyboard mode like synthesia, over keys.. Or a Jupiter 80 mode also, Jeje.. Just dreaming but I should patent my idea.. Blessings from Chiapas Mexico.

Great video!

This was genuinely useful.

Pity you didn't release the Kross2 editor at the same time as the board, instead of making us wait at least 6 months. I'm really hoping it will make navigating the workstation a lot better experience so that I can set it up to do what your Kross2 demos claim it can.

Very helpful.

I need an arranger-station 😒😂

What is latest to Korg krome ex

Which one is good for an church ? Arranger or workstation

This was very useful workstation synths for me :)

Thank you so much

I literally want a combination of these two. I need a workstation arranger...

Fair enough... but how do you activate the hyper-drive from these consoles? Access to warp field modulation, anyone? Where are the controls for the phaser banks and how do I route energy to the main deflectors?!

Anybody please tell me .....what is the difference b/w korg pa600 and korg pa700

can i change my manual bass when it's in split mode on the yamaha Pa4x?

Please help my ignorance. Surely, the new arrangers are also being marketed as a workstation as well i.e The Genos and the Pax4 etc. Although, both keyboards specialise as an arranger they also have qualities to be a decent workstation as well. Quick question: Does it really matter if I purchase a workstation or arranger if all I'm looking for is the best realistic sounds of different instruments? I ask as it seems like the arranger keyboards (Genos and Pax4) have the best sounds- much more than any workstation currently. Thanks and God bless!

Anyone have a top recommendation for Korg's under a grand USD? I'm not new to keyboards and pianos, but I haven't had a Korg yet. I'm looking for realism, namely with pianos, long bow strings, plucked strings, bells, and horns.

Great Expalining!!!

Great info cheers!

I need an 88 key synth with weighted keys heavier in lower lighter in higher I want the features of a kronos at a lower price any recommendations?

hey, which one is best for making good hip hop beats? and it doesn't have to be all the snapping, chain sounds, and that hype stuff. but I really like the workstation, yet it is missing the part he arranger has, which is being able to make one man band sounds. I'm making beats for myself to make my own music and I'm just buying one keyboard for now. any ideas?

Thanx for you kind Info. :)

I’d rather you (without changing your content) just presented one (say workstations) right through and then did the arrangers next. Still, thanks for the review.

Hi Rich, I need your advice that I can get through ansewers to the following questions: 1. Is the preset piano sound on Korg Kross 2 improved compared to Korg Kross 1? ( Also what are some other improvements in Korg Kross 2); 2.. If tried to fi d the equivalent to Korg Kross 2 among other products (sych as Roland, Yamaha and Casio) what would they be? Is Roland FA for example the equivalent to Korg Kross 2 or is it Roland Juno? Thanx

Dis was of a truth helpful ...

Very informative, thank you very much. However, I would like to know which one of the two is better for live stage shows in a band context. I'm getting the impression that the workstation is better than the arranger, but both can pull it off?

I am still not clear about which one is the one we need. Here is what we need: we need one can help for composition, and also can carry out to play in the event there is no piano. Could you give some suggestions ?

Thank you very helpfull

Thank you for the info Rich, I still can can't decide to buy a workstation or Arranger because I don't have time to create my own styles and arrange songs. I don't want pay for the feautures that I won't use. I would like one that has lots of sounds and styles so I could play my songs to entertain my friends. that's all. Which Korg model will that be? I like Korg PA4, but it is too expensive it cost more than the car I drive. Looking forward for your advise. Thanks again