RE: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-21 by Atom Smasher
... =================== no, it s the CZ-1. there can be only 1. my only gripe with the CZ synths is that they re all digital... they can be bent, but they
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Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-21 by Atom Smasher
... ================== there s no right or wrong... whatever works best for you is best for you. i ve used the ex-800 on recordings, and i know plenty of
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-21 by Atom Smasher
... =================== what i ve heard... is that a lot of the juno series synths, or at least the 106 and the alphas (and probably the MKSs, too) are dying
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-21 by Atom Smasher
... =================== holy crap, i m behind in email! on of the challenges of adding features to a poly-800 is the user interface. there s a point where it
casio cz-101 and poly-800: what a mighty alliance!
2006-06-20 by Dave Bowman
Wholehearted and passionate discussions on my synth-beats-your- synth ;^) aside, I d like to add my 2 cents. Midi ing a CZ-101 and a Poly-800 back in 1990
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-20 by archeologist
Perhaps Joseph and Archeologist should join the group that is disassembling the Juno chip.... Is there a group still making technological advancements to the
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-20 by Summa
Well, their are similar products like the CZ-1 (the only CZ with a velocity sensitive sound engine and keyboard) or CZ-5000/3000/1000 with the same sound, that
Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-20 by austeritygirlone
I d like to own one. Unfortunately they seem to have risen in price ofer the last two years. I m owning a DX-7, though and judging by samples of the CZ-101
Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-19 by russ
The Juno is funkier sounding and does some things very nicely, but the 800 has its own sound, which I prefer in some instances, regardeless of the price. ...
RE: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-19 by Epiik Soul
Of course the greatest synth of all time is the CZ-101.............. Joan Martínez wrote:  :-) Is out there in the list
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-19 by Epiik Soul
My point ( I ll type slowly so you can understand this) is that they are both great instruments. They both have strengths and weaknesses. To call one better
RE: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-19 by Joan Martínez
... Is out there in the list the father inventor of poly or juno???? I miss someone thyat starts fighting for DX-7 too !! :-D Chill out! ... De:
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-19 by jure zitnik
okay i love the poly-800 but you can t seriously compare it to juno... there s this feature that really lowers poly-800 s value: ONE FILTER for all the 8
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-19 by Tim Bieniosek
It s always funny when people take synthesizer matters personally! It was always my understanding that the Poly-800 was 1 osc/8 voice or 2 osc/4 voice...? The
For the fun of it
2006-06-19 by patrioticduo
Hi Poly fans, So I ve been quietly trying to find a way to justify dissembling the Poly 800 code and here are my final reasons for doing this crazy task. i)
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-18 by Epiik Soul
I can t believe I m wasting time explaining this but here goes....... The Poly has 2 oscillators, the Juno only has 1. The Poly has 8 voices while the Juno has
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-18 by archeologist
I think the point is very clear. The poly 800 is better due to pricing. Clearly if it was the same price as a Juno things would be different.
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-18 by Joseph Ralston
No, I don t see what you mean. Please explain what you think the Poly 800 is better at than a Juno 106, musically? I ve owned them both and the difference is
Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-18 by russ
well thats why most of us are on Poly 800 s They go for about $50-75 while Junos average $350-425. Heck you can get a JX8p or Jx3p for less! ... Yahoo! Groups
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-16 by Tim Bieniosek
The Alpha Juno 1 or 2 runs ~$150, and beats the Poly-800 in all areas except the self-oscillating filter IMO. (I got my HS-60 for $180, but that was local not
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-16 by Epiik Soul
A Juno 106 for $200- is a bargain and I would snap it up. However, to say it is better in every regard is a fallacy. The Poly is cheaper. See what I mean?
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-06-16 by Joseph Ralston
Shit, if you can find a JUNO 106 for less than $200 bucks, then I d recommend getting that instead anyways. The JUNO-106 far outweights the Poly800 in every
Re: [korgpolyex] Digest Number 669
2006-06-14 by lmulvogue@iinet.net.au
Burning noob here, just got myself a cheap PIC programmer to start working on a project using PIC18F2620 s, just wondering if such a burner is useable to burn
Ответ: [korgpolyex] questions about poly800
2006-06-11 by Alexandro de Exu
Hi.Try to see manual at FILES on korgpolyex yahoogroop,or try search on www.sonicstate.com , www.synthzone.com .I downloaded manual one year ago from korg s
Re: [korgpolyex] questions about poly800
2006-06-11 by Manu
... You can download it from the files section of this mailing list :) ... No problem. In fact, you have to add a battery to your synth. It s easy, cheap, and
questions about poly800
2006-06-11 by cyko_rg
Hi. I recently beacame owner of the korg poly800. I have a problem. I don t have the manual so i don t know how can i save the programs i make on it. I have
Ответ: [korgpolyex] moog slayer on poly 800II?
2006-06-08 by Alexandro de Exu
Hi,yes,you may;the difference between MKI & MKII is a delay effect on MKII. jonsmith6669 ÐÉÛÅÔ: can you put the moog slayer
moog slayer on poly 800II?
2006-06-08 by jonsmith6669
can you put the moog slayer on the 800II using the same instructions as for the 800?
Re: [korgpolyex] Waveforms around the M5232 chip
2006-06-07 by Marcus Wilson
when you turn it on do you get a readout on the 7 segment displays? 11 P are you able to check that it sends and receives midi? have you made sure that you
Waveforms around the M5232 chip
2006-06-07 by mark_r_abcd
Hi all, I m trying to get an MK1 Poly 800 back to life. I suspect that the tone generator chip (IC3) is faulty. The clocks to pins 19 and 20 look OK, and the
shall we all gather together as a potential "buyerbase" and push Korg?
2006-06-07 by Dave Bowman
hi there, well, after having read all these threads, i guess it couldn t be a bad idea to let them Korg guys know that at least a couple dozens of us are
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Korg Poly 800 request for information
2006-06-07 by Atom Smasher
... ============================ Mr Kovarsky, you ve probably never heard of me. I ve published some hardware modifications to the Poly-800 series of
Fwd: RE: Korg Poly 800 request for information
2006-06-06 by Michael Hawkins
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Re: Korg Poly 800 request for information
2006-06-06 by Michael Hawkins
Good afternoon Jerry, Actually, being an eternal optimist I was not expecting your response at all. I feel this way because the Poly 800 design is so old and
Re: Poly 800 help!
2006-06-04 by Philip Linde
Wow, thank you! Yes, it was the tabs that broke off. I found the pieces and I will try gluing them together tomorrow. Just making sure I get this straight: I
Re: Poly 800 help!
2006-06-04 by Dave Bowman
Hi Philip, Don t despair so quickly. I ve had a similar problem myself and fixed it. As long as you still have the broken bits you re not lost altoghether. I
Poly 800 help!
2006-06-04 by Philip Linde
Hi! I have a Poly-800 MkII and today I found that two keys (G#1 and A1) were broken. They are unplayable now! I opened up and it turns out that a few plastic
Re: Korg Poly 800 request for information
2006-06-03 by patrioticduo
Thanks, yes I would say I ve done a little under 20% with comments. But I should point out that this is the EX800 ROM (since I thought it might be easier to
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Poly 800 help!
2006-05-31 by David Mochen
Hi, Yes, go that way. Unfortunately I havent got any pix from that repair but I can tell you it works. YEs, by filling the space around the spring, you ll be
Re: Korg Poly 800 request for information
2006-05-31 by austeritygirlone
Let s hope that this works. And I suppose with 20% dissadembled you mean you have understood and commented about 20% of the source code? I would call this good
Korg Poly 800 request for information
2006-05-30 by Michael Hawkins
Good afternoon James, Thanks for giving me the time to speak with you regarding our request to obtain information about the Poly 800. I also appreciate you
"Destructive" vs. "non-destructive" modding: my 2 cents
2006-05-25 by Dave Bowman
Well, this forum has been very active lately, which I find delightful. Just wanted to drop a line or two about my views on the subject. We could say there are
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-05-25 by archeologist
I fully agree about maintaning the external appearance. i like the sound of a retrofit kit, and though it has been pointed out that when it gets to a certain
Ответ: [korgpolyex] Re: Poly800 lfo proble m?=
2006-05-24 by Alexandro de Exu
Hi.Also try to see the wires from joystocs pot to the board,may be problems with wires or with conecting it to main board. ... No, the LFO settings within the
Re: Poly800 lfo problem
2006-05-24 by olliestench
... No, the LFO settings within the patch(es) are fine. I ll look at the wiring to the joystick and then try disconnecting it. I ll report back my findings.
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-05-24 by jure zitnik
yeah i voted 100$ too. i mean.. i bought the poly-800 for like 70$... in perfect condition that is. with a case. jure
Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-05-24 by Tim Bieniosek
What if you added a DB9 or DB25 port on the back for an external knob box? The most I d pay for a kit is $100. After that you can just buy a Juno.
New poll for korgpolyex
2006-05-24 by korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the korgpolyex group: How much would you be willing to pay for a memory upgrade that provided
Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-05-24 by patrioticduo
I did entertain the idea of replacing the seven segment displays with a 2x24 backlit LCD. But even that is too much to spend. However, I am planning on putting
Re: Disassembly update - II
2006-05-24 by patrioticduo
How about you can use the joystick to set the parameter when in set parameter mode? The further you push to the right the faster the parameter increments. The