2012-01-06 by narfman96
Mike might have to chime in on this but it looks like the jack is sending the audio out as an FX loop. However it could be that this was used for a FX on/off
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2012-01-05 by fugasiyokonda
many thanks for the info and tip regards noise which i will try later. The fx board mods are shown here in some close up photos.
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2012-01-05 by narfman96
I would have to see a picture... What you describe should have a stereo TRS jack if that many wires are connected to it. They may have broken into the FX
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2012-01-05 by narfman96
My mk2 had this awful sounding noise when the 1 meg ohm pot that adjusts the noise VCA level was adjusted improperly. When it was cranked down to 150k the
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2012-01-05 by fugasiyokonda
Ok so just trying out the new mk2 and aswell as zero fx section the synths got this horrible low level digital noise that stays on relative to the envelopes
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2012-01-05 by fugasiyokonda
Hi guys just got hold of a mk2 poly 800 from ebay and it seems to have an extra 1/4 inch jack on the back half way down the synth.The echo and fx section is
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2011-12-30 by Michael Hawkins
I made a mistake in my earlier email. IC12 (4050) is an eight way analog switch that splits the D2A signal into eight different control signals for the
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2011-12-29 by iamakisgr
going to check now if IC38 (tl062) has input on pin 5 coming from the output of the BR..! As i can understand from the schematic theres no actual DAC (i said
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2011-12-29 by Michael Hawkins
I will check ic 12 if anything happens in the input pin of the chip when i change a value...Well as i saw from the service manual there is no native (IC) DAC
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2011-12-29 by iamakisgr
Well all envelopes work, also chorus works ,the controlls of the filter chip dont work at all i think... I have an oscilloscope but it doesnt have component
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2011-12-28 by Michael Hawkins
I think it is quite safe to say that the microprocessor, memory and ROM and decoding logic are all OK because you have the ability to change parameters. If you
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2011-12-28 by Michael Hawkins
Do you hear anything from the DCO s at all when you hold notes? Do the envelope generators work? Does the detune work? Does the chorus on/off function work?
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2011-12-27 by iamakisgr
Or maybe i forget some more features that dont work..I am 100% sure that those you have included in your post dont work at all...
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2011-12-27 by iamakisgr
Hello! Thanks for the reply..! None of these work at all.. All other functions work though..! Can you please tell me the ic number that makes the d/a
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2011-12-27 by Michael Hawkins
It sounds to me like you should be looking for problems with the digital to analog converter and then perhaps the multiplexer that drives the analog signal out
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2011-12-26 by Gordon JC Pearce
On Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:20:15 -0000 ... Well, just saying it doesn t work isn t helpful. That could encompass anything from no sound comes out to blew
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2011-12-26 by iamakisgr
There are many functions that dont work.. first of all the filter... The chip works cause i tested it with a pot and 3 volt directly and it responds ok... I
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2011-12-26 by Gordon JC Pearce
On Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:25:20 -0000 ... You need to stop all this poke and hope stuff, and start trying to diagnose the problem. First off, what works? What
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2011-12-26 by iamakisgr
Well..I have tried all that.. I even connected +/- 5volts from a pc psu at the points that the service manual said i should check and have 5 volts... I have
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2011-12-09 by k9k9dog
yuh. well i installed the app and looked at the helpfile and it s way over my synthedit head. so over to someone more skilled..but i ve made some decent
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2011-12-09 by Michael Hawkins
Yes, the HAWK does NRPN CC s for all parameters. It also does two other methods of parameter control that can be more useful with some hardware controllers.
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2011-12-08 by Jeffrey Harris
i m just saying if you cannot find the download button at the top of the page. you are unlikely to use this awesome free tool. I ve made mappings for my
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2011-12-08 by k9k9dog
yeah, i do mean to check it out, i m finishing off a synthedit VST synth project right now. Gordon is right: that forum doesn t really help you find the info
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2011-12-08 by Gordon JC Pearce
On Thu, 8 Dec 2011 07:51:01 -0600 ... I hate having to trawl through forums. It s impossible to find anything and they re too slow. -- Gordon JC Pearce MM0YEQ
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2011-12-08 by Michael Hawkins
Is Atom our regular AtomSmasher? How are you doing Atom? You out there mate? Mike ________________________________ From: Jeffrey Harris To:
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2011-12-08 by Jeffrey Harris
http://ctrlr.org/ yup... thats the website. :/ and what is this ugh ! ... its a free open source editor!! The dude Atom is dedicated to making it happen so
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2011-12-08 by Gordon JC Pearce
On Wed, 7 Dec 2011 17:14:56 -0600 ... Ugh. Haven t they got a website? -- Gordon JC Pearce MM0YEQ
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2011-12-07 by Jeffrey Harris
Its a great program... but that website is out of date... log into the forum here and participate. http://ctrlr.org/ patches are extremely easy to build.
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2011-12-07 by k9k9dog
in case anyone is interested, here s a site full of VST sysex editors for hardware: http://code.google.com/p/ctrlr/ there s a development pack for new editors,
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2011-12-06 by Gordon JC Pearce
On Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:41:19 -0800 (PST) ... No no, you ve worked on these instruments a lot more than I have, so you should know ;-) ... Right, but the Poly
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2011-12-06 by Michael Hawkins
Gordon, I beg to differ on this point, though I hesitate and exercise a hefty load of humility before doing so. But the problem with your thesis is that no
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2011-12-05 by Gordon JC Pearce
On Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:42:28 -0000 ... Running it off a 12V adaptor won t make any difference at all. The stock Korg adaptor puts out around 14V off-load
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2011-12-05 by Michael Hawkins
When you say you fixed the power supply, did that include checking the +5 volt and the -5 volt sides? The behavior you are describing could be that +5V is OK
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2011-12-05 by 7yash
You should try transferring over new sounds/factory sounds through the tape interface from your computer and re-test the synth engine. See the owner s manual
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2011-12-05 by iamakisgr
I recently call the one who gave me the poly and he told me that a reverse polarity adaptor was used and then it broke...
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2011-12-05 by zoinky420
... Now I use a custom-built 9V 8A PSU driving all my 9V gear through a small distribution box. ... I ve been thinking of building something like that, too.
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2011-12-04 by Gordon JC Pearce
On Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:54:42 -0000 ... IIRC Roland/Boss ones will work. It must have negative to the centre pin and put out around 9V at a minimum of 800mA -
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2011-12-03 by Martin Ator
Try searching for this item number on your Aussie ebay. 290587028441 Pommie bastard, over and out. ________________________________ From: Gary
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2011-12-03 by Gary
By the way I live in Australia (Victoria)
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2011-12-03 by Gary
Does anyone know where to get an ac adaptor for the poly 800 or alternatively a generic adaptor that would suit?
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2011-11-07 by Gary Peters
Thanks Michael Dont know when i can get down though. How long are you down for ? My mobile is 0429891313 Im 2.5 hrs from city,see what i can do Cheers
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2011-11-07 by polyprelude
Hi, im in the western suburbs of melbourne. if you can make it down here with your poly800 i could help you :)
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2011-10-25 by backshall1
Flicking back to 11 generally indicates a momentary loss of power. If you are running off batteries, you might have loose batteries or a dirty contact. If you
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2011-10-25 by Gary
I have found a chap on ebay who has a large number of wav files for poly 800 all of which produced good during transfer. Stoked!! Lots of new soundS. just have
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2011-10-23 by Gary Peters
Thanks but tried that Don gary From: backshall1 To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, 24 October 2011 9:26 AM Subject: RE:
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2011-10-23 by backshall1
Forgot to turn off Tape Enable after loading? Don B, _____ From: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com [mailto:korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary Peters
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2011-10-23 by Gary Peters
No Sounds,nothing. Am I doin something wrong? Gary From: Michael Hawkins To: korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com
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2011-10-23 by Michael Hawkins
What is not complete about it? If you got Good then the entire dump was successfully uploaded into your Poly. Mike ________________________________ From:
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2011-10-23 by logica@talk21.com
Good luck with it and remember to only use fader grease on the joystick, fader lube on the sliders and volume pot and caig deoxit gold (if you get it in the
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2011-10-23 by matti.sateri
Thanks for the tip, I decided to get both Fader Lube and Fader Grease. And I ordered the kits, should be shipping next week! ... any harm at all.Most of the
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