I recently purchased a korg polysix and have started learning about this great analog synth from the early 80s. Patch editor control of parameters requires pe v 5. These are not designed by me lizard but programmed from old data and my recollection of how the patches sound. Korg collection 2 for macwin software instruments korg usa. Now that the hood is up, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the various circuit boards in the machine. Korg polysix service manual with schematic korg polysix analog synthesizer chd midi new battery pcb clone. The korg poly61 was released in 1982 as the successor to the polysix. The polysix programmable sixvoice polyphonic analog synthesizer was introduced in 1981. These are usually battery damaged which can be difficult and expensive to repair and render the synth unusable. You can remotely control the keyboard and speed of the arpeggiator by midi commands. Now it is easier and more rewarding than ever to explore these classic sounds. Korg polysix analog synthesizer 1981 new patches hd. The modysix works identically for the polysix and the poly61, however due to the poly61 beeing dco based there is no detuning between the six voices.
I then add fx live from the korg polysix and one sweeping fx patch from the bass station 2. The new retro polysix refill contains 40 high quality presets for the korgs polysix rack extension. Polysix goodies the polysix polysix pics, video demo and service info polysix factory sounds polysix factory sounds wav polysix links. There was a term going around the early internet calling the polysix the poor mans prophet 5 and in many regards, this is true. Professional overlay do you have a korg polysix with the kiwi upgrade. The instrument works like polyphonic midi sound expander. Jun 28, 2014 i use both the boss rc300 and rc505 to loop 80s drums and sounds from both the korg polysix and the novation bass station 2. Downloads nanokontrol polysix klc template korg usa. These presets were designed with the true nature of this classic analog synth in mind. The polysix was the first analog synthesizer i bought. At some point it became apparent to me that given the average time it takes to repair a broken batterycorroded klm367a patch manager board from the korg polysix, i would be better off just making new ones from scratch. Sometimes it works for a few minutes, other times it works for an hour before the particular patch issue arises or until it freezes with all patch leds illuminated. I tried tres and thought it was ok, meteora well just i will be nice. Here is a redrawn schematic of the antilog circuit.
The polysix is famous for its huge analog basses and leads while defining its own unique sounds with curtis chip filters, a bucketbrigade style ensemble effect and six voice unison mode. Note that this particular korg polysix worked perfectly for about six months until just recently. Build metal, wooden sides, solid buttons, knobs and resistant keyboard honest korg s early 80s actually. The polysix was a milestone because, along with the roland juno 6 which appeared almost simultaneously, in 1981 the polysix was the first opportunity ordinary mortals had to get their hands on a proper programmable polysynth. It also had onboard patch storage and backup which the cheaper juno lacked until the upgraded juno60 model. Ms20, polysix, monopoly, m1, wavestation and mdex each have a completely revised user interface that is scalable and high resolution. The polysix is perhaps the most overlooked synth in the korg legacy collection. If you utilize another host daw digital audio workstation you can purchase korg legacy collection polysix. Also until the problem arises it continues to work flawlessly. The korg collection series, which reproduces some of korgs greatest. I just picked up a korg polysix locally for a pretty smoking deal, but it is in need of repair. This page contains patches and sound banks for polysix part of the korg legacy collection and polysix re rack extension synthesizer instruments by korg. While the battery repair concerns just the board marked klm367, it helps to understand the function of each board in the machine.
Admittedly, the time for the brand launched in the market for a product with polyphonic pretty well finished. The juno6 was rolands answer to the korg polysix, the first affordable polysynth, and it was likewise affordable for the masses. Korg polysix original settings chart book part of the original manual set ebay in pretty good condition for age, this book was originally supplied with the polysix when new. With a surprisingly fullsounding voice structure, chorusphaseensemble effects and performance functions such as chord memory, arpeggiator, and unison the polysix became a worldwide hit. The patch recall buttons also have a tendency to fail. The polysix s keyboard, control panel sliders and switches are. We have created an exact replica of the factory panel to give your polysix a stunning like new appearance. As the original manufacturer, korg is uniquely qualified to recreate our vintage analog synthesizers as software instruments. Lizards korg polysix re factory presets 1 vote this is a refill for the korg polysix re. Korgs wonderful 4vco monopoly synth from 1981, and its sibling the polysix.
The korg polysix ps6 is a sixvoice programmable polyphonic analog synthesizer released by korg in 1981. Even though the polysix had patch memory and tape backup, i am including the patch sheet here by special request. This will be my first ever attempt at synth restoration, so ill probably come back here with questions every so often. The poly61 can provide cool gritty basses or trippy analog sounds and fx. With a fullsounding voice structure, chorus phase ensemble effects and performance functions such as arpeggiator, and unison, the polysix became. Keeping up with tradition, the demo song is also provided in. Although it has a relatively limited feature set compared to some va plugins, it is still capable of producing some very useful results. Get gadget and sound libraries korg official online shop.
Polysix by korg synth analogue subtractive vst plugin. Polysix for reason has been developed specifically for propellerhead reason. Korg s obligation and your exclusive remedy under the warranty mentioned above, is limited either. Mar 21, 20 hello, can anyone tell me by listening to it what is wrong with my polysix. We have placed all the new parameters cleanly and logically on the panel overlay so changing settings is easier than ever. Oct 31, 2008 the polysix is probably, with the ms2010, the analog synthesizers most famous korg. I use both the boss rc300 and rc505 to loop 80s drums and sounds from both the korg polysix and the novation bass station 2.
May 10, 2012 c by analogaudio1 you can buy these patches read the description for further details scroll down. The audio signal was recorded straight from the polysix output, without any additional. Polysix for reason uses korg s proprietary cmt component modeling technology to precisely model the electronic circuitry of the original analog instruments, capturing the exact sound and parameter response of the originals. I have owned a few polysix s in my time and this one takes the cake by far. You can use these patches in the polysix, ou use them as basis and inspiration to build your own presets in the legacy cell, to get the benefit of integrated mdex effects, automation possibilities, or make layers with a ms20 or another polysix. The synthesizers main features are sixvoice polyphony with unison and chord memory voice assignment modes, 32 memory slots for patches and cassette port for backing up patches, and an arpeggiator. And was also part of the lac1 expansion for the korg oasys and is one of the korg kronos sound engines. This software is a full digital replica emulation of the hardware polysix. Cold fusion is two sound banks for korg s polysix software based synthesizer. Korg polysix programmable polyphonic synthesizer owners manual congratulations and thank you for purchasing the new korg ps6 polysix programmable polyphonic synthesizer.
A far cry from todays free downloadable synths and plugins on the internet. Its been an unreserved thumbsup for korg s bundle of software synths so far. It contains 64 patches of the original patches shipped with the unit. Engage the builtin chorus on a simple singleoscillator sawtooth patch and you were pretty darned close to that expensive prophet sound. P6kbd midi retrofit enables korg polysix to be controlled via midi. The interface works in one direction only it only receives midi data. There is a software emulator of the polysix included in the korg legacy collection called polysix legacy edition. Korg s proprietary component modeling technology cmt recreates the original circuit path and analog signal flow, to provide results that are. New retro polysix patches for polysix shop reason studios. I have one p6 and i dont think theres a rom with patches.
It does it in such a way, that the mean pitch of the polysix stays in tune. Korg legacy collection polysix software synthesizer. The korg polysix ps6 is a sixvoice programmable polyphonic analog synthesizer released. Ive narrowed my purchase decision down to 3 different synths, but could use some further insight. Korg polysix sounds crazy vintage synth explorer forums. Whats funny is i thought the same thing about how fast it was to program. The korg collection series, which reproduces some of korg s greatest synthesizer keyboards as software, are renewed as korg collection 2. I believe i go through about 7 or 8 korg polysix patches in the video and everything is improvised. You can choose the polarity of the envelope and the reference point in the envelope. Our professional panel overlays are the same factory lexan selfadhesive overlays as used by top instrument manufacturers. It was somewhat of a step up from the polysix, as it has 2 dcos for better reliability. Here i show a quick video on the method i use for transferring patches to the korg polysix using audacity on a macbook air. These outstanding presets were designed with the true nature of this classic synth in mind.
Ms20, polysix, monopoly, m1, wavestation and mdex each have a completely revised user. It followed on the steps of the prophet 5, oberheim obxa, and roland jupiter 8. Korg polysix analog synthesizer 1981 new patches hd demo. It just fucking shreds everything else to pieces with its deep, warm, full, supple, fuzzy, crystalline presence. Please visit korg legacy collection product page for more. Polyphonic, programmable super synth korg legacy collection originally part of the first korg legacy collection and later the korg legacy collection. Korg s wonderful 4vco monopoly synth from 1981, and its sibling the polysix.
The polysix is, of course, a virtual analogue recreation of korg s hardware synth of the same name. This has been developed for vst, au and rtas so that you can use it in other host applications. The korg polysix is a premidi analog synthesizer that uses ssm2056 chips for its envelope generators and ssm2044 chips for its filters. Polyphonic, programmable super synth originally part of the first korg legacy collection and later the korg legacy collection.
Here you will find detailed, fully illustrated information on how to make repairs and upgrades to the nowvintage and classic korg polysix programmable 6voice polyphonic music synthesizer. Korg monopoly and polysix vintage synth patch sheets. Here you will find detailed, fully illustrated information on how to make repairs and upgrades to the nowvintage and classic korg polysix programmable 6. A complete replacement board for the troubled korg polysix klm367 circuit board. Sixvoice the legendary polysix synthesizer puremagnetik. The korg collection series, which reproduces some of korgs greatest synthesizer keyboards as software, are renewed as korg collection 2.
For this reason it did not make sense for korg to implement a unison mode into the poly61 and consequently it does not have a unison button. This versatile sixvoice synthesizer offers the wide range of sounds and enormous ease of use that only a programmable synthesizer can offer, at a revolutionary price. Hello, can anyone tell me by listening to it what is wrong with my polysix. Korg polysix problems and repair jim atwood in japan. There isnt any automatic tuning on the korg polysix, the reason it comes into tune is because the vcos warm up pretty quickly. Included is a patch list pdf, which helps you find the right sound quickly. Spreading the voices is already used in unison mode of the unmodified polysix to create a fatter sound, but with the polysex modification a much wide range of sounds is possible. The polysix has warmsounding real analog oscillators, softer and brassyer sounding than the juno. Sixvoice includes over 30 multisample patches from the legendary korg polysix synthesizer. Granted, it had to be reduced from what the battleship that was the jupiter8 had to offer. Jun 01, 2014 80s electro 80017a analog synthesizers battery replacement boss rc50 boss rc300 drum machine extreme sample converter floppy drive gaia guitar japan japanese japan musicians jim atwood jim atwood in japan juno 6 juno 106 keyboard korg polysix korg polysix patches korg polysix repair korg polysix synthesizer looking for nagano band mc5534a. But the big ace in the polysix s hand was the ensemble effect. So many new synthesizer developers are trying to achieve what companies like roland, korg, moog and others accomplished in the 70s and 80s. Korg polysix has some new sound banks when the first hardware polysix was released in 1981 it had some stiff competition.
Professional replica overlay have a tired or well used polysix in need of some tlc. Up until then, you had to be loaded to afford a prophet 5, oberheim obxa, or roland jupiter 8 at first glance it looks like a scaleddown monopoly, but really its not. I love the monopoly and the polysix just kind of fell into trial with me because i was looking for a synth with tweakable bass patches. Baring of course the strange poly mod prophet 5 sounds, the polysix can do some of the basic patches you could expect from a p5. I thought that when i buy the real polysix, there will be the danger of me dying from eargasm. I will try to limit this page to things that add to the wealth of repair information that is already on the web. One of my favorite sounds ever is the korg legacy vst polysix bass. I went to dial in the factory patches but they dont sound anything like they are supposed to, everything sounds kind of growly and over the top like an sh101 but i know a p6 does good brass, strings and even piano. First manufactured in 1981, the korg polysix analog polyphonic synthesizer is similar to the roland juno 6 in that it boasts 6 voices with one vco and suboscillator per voice, as well as chorus, phase, and ensemble effects to thicken up its sound. I am interested in your opinions, regarding the purchase of new analog gear for myself. The polysix is, of course, a virtual analogue recreation of korg s hardware synth of. Can you tell me anything about how to tune a polysix properly.
Polysix, includes a brief introduction, along with links to synthesizers produced, references and further information. The korg polysix ps6 is a 61 key 6 voice polyphonic synthesizer, featuring a single oscillator sawpulse waveform with sub and a dedicated pwm lfo, white noise. The polysex mod adds an additional control panel to your korg polysix synthesizer to increase the number of possible sounds you can create. The polysix is known to have been used by solar fields. If so, we have developed this new panel design to enhance your kiwisix upgrade experience to its fullest. There are two different mods which can both be used at the same time. Vse boardwide rules and guidelines if your help request has been solved, please edit your first post in order to select the topic.