The Korg X50 packs the HI synthesis engine from the legendary Triton into a keyboard that weighs just 4.5 kg (under 10 pounds). With 512 programs and 384 combinations drawn from 64MB of premium PCM waveforms, it covers pianos, organs, strings, guitars, and synth sounds with convincing quality.

The 61 velocity-sensitive keys respond well for both synth work and expressive playing. A dual polyphonic arpeggiator, four effects processors, and USB MIDI connectivity round out a surprisingly capable feature set. If you need professional Korg sounds in the lightest, most portable package possible, the X50 is hard to beat.