Discussion about the Korg PolySix synthesizer

On Wed, 5 Feb 2003, David Davis wrote:

> Hi there, 
> I have owned a Polysix for about 8 years now.
> 
> One thing I've always wondered about is this:
> 
> Generally, when I switch the Polysix on, 
> all the LEDs on the top panel will light up together
> for a few seconds, and the unit won't make any sounds
> until they go out.
> 
> Is it supposed to this?
> (Perhaps it's autotuning or sthg?)

  That is the "power on reset" timer resetting the patch manager (KLM-367) 
microcontroller.  It shouldn't, however, take a minute for it to come out 
of reset.  Does your polysix need the patch memory battery replaced?  
Original batteries are 21 years old and leak when they expire.

Crow
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