WTD: Dead Poly800s (UK)
2002-01-28 by richardk66
If anyone has a dead Poly800 (any kind), I'm looking for them to mess around with - defining dead, I would exclude Poly800 EXs and IIs that need replacement batteries (i.e. they work fine with a SYSEX dump of the memory), because I want them as cheap as possible - you can replace the batteries easily, so even if it appears dead I recommend finding a way to try sending the matrix bank in the files section just to see if it works. You'll need to edit Parameter 86 (EX) or 87 (II) to the required MIDI channel. I want to replace missing screws in mine, have a go at doing all the mods, and perhaps make a couple of custom-finished cases. I've got a freepost address they can be sent to if you're otherwise going to throw it out (UK only, obviously), or email me with details. Of course, if you can't be bothered replacing the battery, I'm more than happy to take them off your hands with dead batteries! Richard