One that stood out as pulling off this trick was the polysix from the legacy collection. But the big ace in the polysix s hand was the ensemble effect. With a fullsounding voice structure, chorus phase ensemble effects and performance functions such as arpeggiator, and unison, the polysix became. Legacy polysix is a remarkably accurate recreation of the polysix, and adds enough new features to turn it into a new instrument without sacrificing the sound and feel of the original. 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. This commercial sound set which has been sold now is donation ware 5 10. For example, we have made the ms20 polyphonic, equipped polysix with external modulation settings and equipped monopoly with virtual patch functionality, which allows for multicolored sound production. Korg monopoly and polysix vintage synth patch sheets. This software is a full digital replica emulation of the hardware polysix. Since i hadnt replaced all presets, the stream also contained some factory presets.
However, the polysix offered memory for patch storage, and its chorus unit was a fullyfledged analog delay unit capable of phaser and ensemble effects. Sixvoice the legendary polysix synthesizer puremagnetik. Replacement keys and parts for korg poly synthesizers. Think of it as korgs answer to the roland juno 60 and the aforementioned prophet 5. 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. The patch recall buttons also have a tendency to fail. Patchvault esq1 vintage kontakt synthesizer patches by. They use korg s proprietary cmt component modeling technology to emulate the original. Here you will find detailed, fully illustrated information on how to make repairs and upgrades to the now vintage and classic korg polysix programmable 6. Get gadget and sound libraries korg official online shop.
With a surprisingly fullsounding voice structure, chorusphaseensemble effects and. Often the true extent of the damage is not known, causing future problems or never restoring full capability to the synth. The polysix has warmsounding real analog oscillators, softer and brassyer sounding than the juno. Korg collection has undergone a variety of improvements necessary for todays music production. Analogaudio1s polysix soundset, 64 new sounds 2 banks containing 32 patches 64 in total, as heard in the video above wav. 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. This will be my first ever attempt at synth restoration, so ill probably come back here with questions every so often. The korg polysix comes with 32 patch memory and an impressive arpeggiator. In fact zak is responsible for the worlds first completely sampled recording. 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. Im a huge fan of integrating synth fx into jams and compositions and have been greatly inspired by patrick cowley of the late 70s and early 80s.
Korg polysix has some new sound banks cold fusion for korg polysix is two new banks of presets for korg polysix. Tuned, calibrated, and with midi, new features, and over patch storage, this is now a really good studio option. For pads, bass and arps, it really does a great job sounding like the original hardware. Jun 24, 2008 this movie shows the korg polysix in action, with high quality sound.
This page contains patches and sound banks for polysix part of the korg legacy collection and polysix re rack extension synthesizer instruments by korg. With a surprisingly fullsounding voice structure, chorusphaseensemble effects and performance. This pack contains, no bs, some of the cleanest synthwave drum samples that you will lay your hands on anywhere on the web. These are usually battery damaged which can be difficult and expensive to repair and render the synth unusable. Patchvault poly6 vintage kontakt synthesizer patches by. I then add fx live from the korg polysix and one sweeping fx patch from the bass station 2. Korg polysix problems and repair jim atwood in japan. Save even more when you bundle both exs83 electric guitars 1 and exs180 electric guitars 2. The korg poly800 came out 1984 and is an interesting analog synthesizer with usable, inter. Making wide arpeggiator patches using the korg polysix.
Also until the problem arises it continues to work flawlessly. Cold fusion for polysix by vintage synth pads presets. Polysix license agreement 1 all intellectual property contained in this library including owners manuals and product literature is the sole property of korg inc. The korg poly61ps61 is an analogue programmable polyphonic synthesizer released by korg in 1982, as a successor to the polysix.
I believe i go through about 7 or 8 korg polysix patches in the video and everything is improvised. We have been designing presets for a very longtime. These presets were designed with the true nature of this classic analog synth in mind. Polysix signature patches for polysix shop reason studios. The original batteries are now well past their designed lifespan and thus prone to failure, leaving the. With a surprisingly fullsounding voice structure, chorusphaseensemble effects and performance functions such as chord memory, arpeggiator, and unison the polysix became a worldwide hit. Zak has worked doing engineering and production for well over musicians, several recording labels and. Here i show a quick video on the method i use for transferring patches to the korg polysix using audacity on a macbook air.
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. If you do not know the note names, you can refer to the diagram below. There are a few fixes out there that try to remove all of the corrosion and hope for the best. The korg polysix ps6 is a sixvoice programmable polyphonic analog synthesizer released. Duplication of contents of owners manuals andor product literature in part or in whole without the permission of the company for the purposes of sharing, massproducing. Korg polysix poly 800 poly61 monopoly replacement key. There is a software emulator of the polysix included in the korg legacy collection called polysix legacy edition. The sonically diverse synth invites users to really dig in to their patches or to sculpt new ones altogether. Propellerheads new plugins format, rack extension version of korgs classic.
I just picked up a korg polysix locally for a pretty smoking deal, but it is in need of repair. The first 32 factory patches from the warm and characterful korg polysix simple but powerful control set including tilt eq, filter and amplifier so you can craft your own sounds velocitytovolume and velocitytocutoff retrofitted so you can enjoy expressive, responsive patches classic sounds for 20c per patch. 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. The legacy collection is a collection of vst instruments from korg and was released in 2004. Today i ran through some korg polysix special fx patches that ive been working on and collecting for the past couple of months. With additional patch points for voct cv as well as the korg standard hzv, and switches to choose filter type, oscillator sync, and frequency modulation, the ms20m was a beast that is arguably better than the original. These outstanding presets were designed with the true nature of this classic synth in mind. I made a new polysix demo see the link below with better sound and resolution. The korg collection series, which reproduces some of korgs greatest synthesizer keyboards as software, are renewed as korg collection 2. Computer recording free delivery possible on eligible purchases. With a fullsounding voice structure, chorus phase ensemble effects. Replacement keys with the exception of the top c note, all keys from octave to octave are identical, and all black keys are identical. It was notable for being korg s first largely knobless synthesizer featuring a pushbutton interface for programming, dispensing with the polysix s knobs and switches. Ssm filter is creamy and sounds good amongst the cem riot.
Ms20, polysix, monopoly, m1, wavestation and mdex each have a completely revised user interface that is scalable and high resolution. Korg has done a fine job of updating it to contemporary standards. Would you like to use these amazing sounds with your korg polysix for your. Korg briefly reissued the legendary ms20 as a buildyourown desktop module. The legacy collection bundle from korg is an awesome set of virtual instruments. Because of this, i created the polysix series, a collection of 3 complete banks for the korg polysix legacy collection. The polysix is known to have been used by solar fields. This can lead to more natural sounds, but can also be used to accomplish complex. In fact it had a lot of great new features such as 32 memory patches, 6 voices of polyphony, cassette backup of memory, even programmable modulation effects and chorus, phase, ensemble. Korg s proprietary component modeling technology cmt recreates the original circuit path and analog signal flow, to provide results that are. With the korg polysix or poly61 its the dreaded cpu circuit board battery leakage. Of course many synths have similar features but the polysix seems to produce a really individual sound. Vse boardwide rules and guidelines if your help request has been solved, please edit your first post in order to select the topic.
It was demoed with a very simple drum beat, and i chorded through the song on my korg polysix using a simple brass patch. In addition to replicating the original sounds, the polysix software synthesizers also provide a wide range of new functionality for contemporary sound creation. Buy from korg polysix large original wavekontakt samplesloops library on dvd or for download. Vtrig strig cable box moog prodigy source korg ms20 polysix. The polysix plugin is from the original legacy collection and replicates a synth that outsold the monopoly by the truckload. Japanese 1995 vhs i welcomes the translation by viewers. Korg monopoly vs korg polysix post by tomorrowstops. So many new synthesizer developers are trying to achieve what companies like roland, korg, moog and others accomplished in the 70s and 80s. The korg polysix is a premidi analog synthesizer that uses ssm2056 chips for its envelope generators and ssm2044 chips for its filters. Korg really raised the bar when they included nine different sound engines under the hood of kronos. A far cry from todays free downloadable synths and plugins on the internet. Engage the builtin chorus on a simple singleoscillator sawtooth patch and you were pretty darned close to that expensive prophet sound. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The polysix programmable sixvoice polyphonic analog synthesizer was introduced in 1981.
It is full offline installer standalone setup of korg polysix v1. 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. Polysix for reason uses korgs proprietary cmt component modeling technology to precisely model the electronic circuitry of the original analog. Hi, why dont you load them with original patches in mp3 format. Poly61, polysix, poly800, ex800 replacement keys parts. It was the last korg to have that, since its successor the poly61 introduced dcos and digital programming. Up until then, you had to be loaded to afford a prophet 5, oberheim obxa, or roland jupiter 8. Thekorg polysix is an analog synth which can sound great as long as you program it yourself.
Stevie wonder was kind enough to loan his synclavier which was used for all the sampling. Make offer vintage korg polysix synthesizer original manual. Polysix goodies the polysix polysix pics, video demo and service info polysix factory sounds polysix factory sounds wav polysix links. Versions of this soundsets for korg i3 and korg x3, see here. Although not the most powerful software synth in the playground, it has warmth and character, and should become very popular with players who appreciate analogue. You could also store patches with the polysix but it never made it into the midi club. Korg legacy collection presets 2018 fxp fxb magesy r. The original polysix, introduced in 1981, was a big success because of its warm sound character as well as other features, of course and the same applies to the polysix rack extension. This mode essentially doubles up voices, detunes them and spreads the whole thing across the stereo field producing a really wide, lush effect.
The wavestate isnt petite but youll be pleased with its potladen physical form if you find yourself doing any patch. It also had onboard patch storage and backup which the cheaper juno lacked until the upgraded juno60 model. No more hands on knobs when playing, and more tedious programming. Sixvoice includes over 30 multisample patches from the legendary korg polysix synthesizer. Korg polysix analog synthesizer 1981 new patches hd. The polysix is full of knobs and buttons, that gives you instant access to all of the parameters and effects. And was also part of the lac1 expansion for the korg oasys and is one of the korg kronos sound engines. Chds p6kbd or korg ps6mrk, and of course the tubbutec modysix. Korg polysix analog poly synth below a semiopen filter brass sound on the polysix can sound rather wooly, and also the tuning is rather interesting.
Cold fusion is two sound banks for korg s polysix software based synthesizer. Korg collection 2 for macwin software instruments korg usa. 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. Included is a patch list pdf, which helps you find the right sound quickly. Polysix by korg synth analogue subtractive vst plugin. This production is part of the smithsonian permanent collection. Korg has recreated some of their most beloved and classic synthesizers here as software plugins the ms20 monosynth of the 1970s, the super fat polysix analog synthesizer and the ground breaking wavestation digital synthesizer. Korg monopoly vs korg polysix vintage synth explorer forums. Korg kronos krs84 exi super synths combines four kronos synth engines to create an amazing mix of classic and modern synth sounds. Many people just want fresh and usable sounds quickly, so they can focus on the music. A wonderful piece of vintage awesomeness, except for the unfortunate tendency for the onboard battery to selfdestruct, taking the programmer board with it. It consists of the korg ms20, korg polysix, korg wavestation, arp odyssey under the later released korg collection, korg monopoly, korg m1, korg mdex multi fx processor and, as of december 2019, korg triton. Polyphonic, programmable super synth originally part of the first korg legacy collection and later the korg legacy collection. It is possible to use black knobs provided with the kit or the original polysix style.
Note that this particular korg polysix worked perfectly for about six months until just recently. The polysix was the first analog synthesizer i bought. Its distinctive string and pad sounds are often heard to this day. 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. It was released to compete with rolands juno6 synth, and both keyboards shared similar features, such as a builtin chorus unit and an arpeggiator.
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