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Re: A dream fullfilled.... midi......!

2004-09-08 by cavernosum6

Sounds great --
also sounds very similar to the interface installation that I offer
for $65
(however, mine's NOT a self-install kit;  I do the installation).
Details at:
http://home.earthlink.net/~klosmon/analogsynthservice/id4.html

~GMM

--- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "Michael" <DrDream9@a...> wrote:
> To all Polysix fans........
> 
> Wanted to share with someone.....
> I'm so excited.....I'm feeling faint........
> I have to sit down.....
> Oh my god....someone dial 911......
> 
> I can die a content man now....
>  because a Polysix of mine now has midi.....
> 
> Since 1982 I've had a Polysix.....
> Always would say with a whine....."I wish the Polysix had midi..."
> 
> I ordered the Midi Interface Upgrade from Virtual Music....
> 
> that's   VIRTUAL MUSIC   around $170.00
> 
> A synth upgrade company in Europe.... somewhere......
> They offer a Polysix midi "cludge" that accepts midi note on and
> off....
> It's perfect.... that's all I really need or want..... 
> 
> Too many parameters spoil the soup.....
> 
> It's a socket kit.... 
> Lift your processor chip....
> plug small kit PC brd into open processor socket....
> Plug processor into kit PC brd socket.....
> 
> Mount the midi female connector to back of keyboard....
>  ( this is the hardest part.... a 5/8ths inch hole is needed...
>    and two 1/8" holes for the mounting screws.......   
>    Make sure your wires are out of the way.....
>    Drill a pilot hole first.....use gentle force...
>    gradually larger bits...
>    until the proper diameter is reached....
>    If rushed the metal will grab a large bit...or....
>    drill bit will push through...cutting though god knows what...
>    Don't hurry this easy step... 
>    it's a large hole for a hand-drill....a "uni-bit" is a good idea...
>    and don't worry about popping the Polysix's cherry status....
>    I'd take a functional midified Polysix over some pristine unit
>    any day.....a sequenced Polysix has potential to impress ) 
> 
> So there you have it......
> It's a ecconomical alternative.....
> I believe Virtual Music's link is in this group's link section...
> They came through....Product does as advertised....
>  ( My package missed me somehow first shipping...wound up back in
> Europe...They got hold of me...comfirmed address...and re-sent...
> Had it in a week....)
> 
> Has the ambulence arrived yet......?   ( slump.... ) 
> 
> MG

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