Korg PE-2000 (1976)
An analog polyphonic synthesizer made in Japan with 61 full-sized synth-weight keys, touch sensitivity, aftertouch, and 64-note polyphony driven by three VCOs per channel.
Overview
The Korg PE-2000 Polyphonic Ensemble K-5 is a Japanese-made analog synthesizer from 1976. It features a 61-key keyboard with full-sized keys and synth-weighted action, offering both touch sensitivity and aftertouch for expressive performance. Designed as a polyphonic ensemble instrument, it delivers 64-note polyphony generated through analog circuitry, with three voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs) per channel—unusual for its time and contributing to its rich, layered sound.
Specifications
| Number of Keys | 61 |
| Key Weight | Synth |
| Key Size | Full |
| Touch Sensitive | Yes |
| Aftertouch | Yes |
| Number of Voices | 200 |
| Polyphony | 64 |
| Sound Generation | Analog (three VCOs per channel) |
| Country of origin | Made in Japan |
| Production year | 1976 |
Design
The PE-2000 uses analog sound generation with three VCOs per channel, supporting its 64-note polyphony and 200 preset voices. The keyboard features touch sensitivity and aftertouch across 61 full-sized synth-weight keys, emphasizing performance expressiveness in its design.
Context
Released in 1976, the PE-2000 stood out as an early analog polyphonic synthesizer with advanced keybed features and high polyphony for its era, positioning Korg at the forefront of ensemble keyboard innovation.
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