Korg EK-50 Keyboard with Touch Response

Korg EK-50 Entertainer Keyboard — A Backing Band in a Portable Package

Designed to help players at any level sound like a full band from the first note, the Korg EK-50 entertainer keyboard turns automatic accompaniment Styles into a rich performance partner. The Styles follow chords played with the left hand while the right hand carries the melody, creating a full-band feel without extra musicians. With 61 velocity-sensitive keys, over 702 sounds, and more than 280 preset styles, this model bridges beginner-friendly learning tools and stage-ready arranger keyboards.

What Sets This Entertainer Keyboard Apart

Built around a stereo PCM sound generator with 64-voice polyphony, this entertainer keyboard borrows sound design from Korg's professional PA series. The onboard STS (Single Touch Select) function automatically pairs recommended sounds with each Style, delivering polished, layered tones without manual tweaking. A multifunctional joystick handles pitch bend, modulation, and even organ tremolo on/off, a feature rarely seen at this tier.

Technical Highlights for the Performing Player

Specs that matter for live and home use, drawn directly from Korg's published data.

• Polyphony: 64 voices — enough headroom for layered styles plus a melody line without dropped notes
• Sounds: over 702 with 41 drum kits — covers piano, strings, brass, guitar, and GM-compatible kits
• Styles: over 280 presets with 4 variations, 2 intros, 2 endings, and synchro start/stop
• Speakers & I/O: 10 W × 2 stereo with 120 mm double-cone drivers; 3.5 mm TRS input, 6.3 mm TRS outputs, headphone jack, 6.3 mm expression pedal input, USB A and USB B
• Power & Package — AC adapter (included) or 8 AA batteries for around 7 hours of portable play; manual and sheet music rest included

Who the EK-50 Is Built For

The EK-50 is the right choice for beginner and intermediate players who want a single instrument covering practice, performance, and songwriting. Home users benefit from 64 Music Style presets that load complete setups with one button press. Gigging musicians gain from 10 W × 2 speakers, AA battery portability, and 10-bank × 4 set list memory for fast song changes.

Korg's Return to the Entry-Level Arranger Market

The EK series marks Korg's return to the budget entry-level auto-accompaniment segment after 35+ years, the last being the SAS-20 in the 1980s. Engineers drew on sound design from the PA50 and Korg's micro arranger line, packaging that heritage into an accessible instrument.