RE: [PolySix] Polysix key contact replacement
2010-12-02 by backshall1 (dsl)
Yes, these are the contacts from Bob at SoundDoctorin. I ve had good luck with Polysix contacts with just isopropyl alcohol, but I have one of those Juno D s
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Polysix key contact replacement
2010-12-02 by Arturo B
Not sure if this has been discussed on here before, but it looks like a worthwhile solution. This fellow says he has material made for/by NASA that he s using
Are there other replacement push button caps for the P6?
2010-11-26 by ML
Just wondering if someone s making replacement caps, not necessarily the same color as those on the P6. For example ~ are Jupiter 8 / TR-808 caps the same type
Re: PolySix Repair
2010-11-23 by jnm195701
Thanks for the good advice Don. I will hope to hear from someone that may have an interest. Jeff
RE: [PolySix] PolySix Repair
2010-11-21 by backshall1 (dsl)
Hi Jeff, Most of the symptoms you are describing sure sound like battery damage to the data bus. If it was sealed away in a case it is possible for the fumes
PolySix Repair
2010-11-21 by jnm195701
Dear User Group, I m in need of general advice about my PolySix, trying to determine if I should attempt to get repaired, or just enjoy good memories. Here s
Re: [PolySix] midi retrofit options / sysex data?
2010-11-16 by Andrew Jury
I guess so, although I am not convinced all this silicon and discrete components would fit on a board the same size as the Œ367! If I was redesigning the
Re: [PolySix] midi retrofit options / sysex data?
2010-11-16 by Malte Rogacki
Something that came to mind recently: The factory MIDI kit essentially takes over some of the functionality of the KLM-367A if I m not mistaken (for example,
Re: [PolySix] Re: midi retrofit options / sysex data?
2010-11-16 by Andrew Jury
Hi M, As Johannes just explained in his post there is more than likely going to be a renaissance in these kits due to new demand for them. If all goes well in
Re: [PolySix] Re: midi retrofit options / sysex data?
2010-11-16 by Johannes Hausensteiner
Hi all, There WAS additional demand and I DID a new run of the PCBs. So you are free and welcome to go ahead. As I said, I only do the DIY-version (I cannot
Re: [PolySix] Re: midi retrofit options / sysex data?
2010-11-16 by Johannes Hausensteiner
Hi all, There WAS additional demand and I DID a new run of the PCBs. So you are free and welcome to go ahead. As I said, I only do the DIY-version (I cannot
Re: midi retrofit options / sysex data?
2010-11-16 by synthland123
hi andy thanks for the reply but actually, i dont think this option s available anymore. i emailed the designer, johannes, about this a while ago and he said:
Re: [PolySix] SW1?
2010-11-15 by Andrew Jury
Hi Arturo, Personally if it was me I would not skimp and do the job right. After all these boards are going to last someone another lifetime of their Polysix!
Re: [PolySix] SW1?
2010-11-15 by Jed Jorgensen
Hi Arturo, I don t know the answer on the switches. Seems like you could do some continuity testing to figure out if it would work in that configuration. You
SW1?
2010-11-15 by Arturo B
So I neglected to order the SW1 on both of my Mouser orders because I thought I could transplant them from the original boards (I have three KLM-367s to
Re: [PolySix] original korg midi retrofit...
2010-11-15 by Pt
I ve matched some patches on my p6 with the VST. The knobs do not match up one to one! You have to tweak by ear once you get in the ballpark. I use the VST in
original korg midi retrofit...
2010-11-15 by spuzroy
Hi - I have one of the earliest P6 s (waited over a year for delivery after the original announcement, way back when) and it was eventually (Korg factory) MIDI
Re: [PolySix] KLM367A clone capacitance measurements
2010-11-15 by Andrew Jury
Hi Malte, Interesting that you should mention the IC socket. I generally fit those which have contacts made of Beryllium, but sometimes tin, gold and other
Re: [PolySix] midi retrofit options / sysex data?
2010-11-15 by Andrew Jury
Try this link instead: http://analog.no/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid= 57 I think the project is still active (just)... Cheers,
midi retrofit options / sysex data?
2010-11-14 by synthland123
hey folks, it seems the midi retrofit list on the group pages is out of date. anyone know of any other retrofits currently available or any in development?
Public thanks to Andy Jury
2010-11-14 by blindcatfishwillie
I just wanted to take a moment to thank Andy publicly for the help he s been giving me off-list. After refurbing my 367 via post he stayed in close email
Re: my new polysix
2010-11-13 by arpomni
And here are 2 tunes I have recorded live to tape, as it were. I have an Omni Strings and Poly800 bass compliment the Polysix leads...... Polysix lead trax
my new polysix
2010-11-12 by arpomni
Hey guys, I just got a Polysix a few weeks back. I have lusted after one for years, but the prices are up there and not too many turn up for sale. I have a
Re: [PolySix] KLM367A clone capacitance measurements
2010-11-12 by Malte Rogacki
... I actually did transplants for the two new boards. It would also be possible that even the type of chip socket for IC22 plays a role here. After all, we re
Re: [PolySix] KLM367A clone capacitance measurements
2010-11-12 by Andrew Jury
Hi Malte, Since there were no circuit modifications other than C23 being lowered to 10pF then we will have to suspect the layout, density and shape of the
KLM367A clone capacitance measurements
2010-11-12 by Malte Rogacki
Hello everyone; since I wanted to get to the bottom of the capacitance problem with some KLM367A clones I got me a dedicated capacitance meter and did some
Re: [PolySix] Re: Parts List: R 74 Discrepancies?
2010-11-11 by Jed Jorgensen
Whoops! I think you caught one. It should be this: 660-MF1/4CC2490F Not sure what happened there. Good catch. Now I m remembering...we were concerned about the
RE: [PolySix] Re: Parts List: R 74 Discrepancies?
2010-11-11 by Arturo B
Aaaah, I see. But the Google Docs parts list has R74 s part number listed as 660-MF1/4DC1003F , which I believe is the same part number for a 100K Ohm
Re: [PolySix] Re: Parts List: R 74 Discrepancies?
2010-11-11 by Jed Jorgensen
I think the issue was the availability of 249 ohm resistors at Mouser. I haven t checked recently to see if they have any in 1/4 watt, 1% but they didn t when
Re: [PolySix] Disregard that last link and link
2010-11-11 by Jed Jorgensen
Those look like they should fit fine. Any 2.54mm pitch breakaway header should work. Jed ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Disregard that last link and link
2010-11-11 by Scott
It does NOT work Sorry. Likely candidates at Digikey 4 pin DK# wm8086-nd (mfg 90120-0764) 7 pin wm4005-nd (molex 22-03-2071) 10 pin wm4008-nd (molex
Poly 6 connector options
2010-11-11 by Scott
I ve added a link to the Digikey site for KLM367 connector possiblities Here again: http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Selection
Re: Parts List: R 74 Discrepancies?
2010-11-11 by Scott
... R74 ,according to the schema, is 249 oms 1% 1/4 watt You can use a % as good OR better . You can use 1/8 watt up to 1/2 watt. This should give you plenty
Re: [PolySix] Parts List: R 74 Discrepancies?
2010-11-11 by Andrew Jury
Hi, You can use either! The finer tolerance type (9501290) is a much better fit, but more expensive. Farnell also have a steady supply! If anyone can find an
Parts List: R 74 Discrepancies?
2010-11-11 by Arturo B
Hey guys, just wondering what the deal is with R74? I m noticing discrepancies on the Google docs list. I did a few Google searches and a search of the Yahoo
Re: [PolySix] Where is "Jed's site"???...I need a parts list / poly6
2010-11-11 by Jed Jorgensen
Thanks guys, that s the place. Jed ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [PolySix] Where is "Jed's site"???...I need a parts list / poly6
2010-11-10 by Andrew Jury
Try here: https://sites.google.com/site/jedjorgensen/klm367a/parts ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [PolySix] Where is "Jed's site"???...I need a parts list / poly6
2010-11-10 by Arturo B
I assume you re talking about the KLM-367 replacement board, right? Google is your friend: https://sites.google.com/site/jedjorgensen/klm367a/parts ;) A.....
Where is "Jed's site"???...I need a parts list / poly6
2010-11-10 by Scott
Am I missing the boat or is there a link I cant find? How do I find the poly 6 parts list? Thanks
Re: Question about dead polysix
2010-11-08 by Paulo
Hi Andy, Been busy sourcing replacement parts at the local market! Well right now I´m 99,99% certain there aren´t any more broken tracks. Checked and
Re: [PolySix] Re: Question about dead polysix
2010-11-08 by Andrew Jury
I think you made the right choice. Now this option is open there is no point wasting time hunting down broken tracks. Use the time instead to order the new
Re: Question about dead polysix
2010-11-08 by Paulo
Hi Andy, Thanks. The clone will put an end to this nitemare. Not only the traces will obviously be intact, most of the components it will be populated with
Re: [PolySix] Re: Question about dead polysix
2010-11-07 by Andrew Jury
Hi Paulo, I think considering the hell you are having with the old board you have made the right move! I have built what must be over 10 of these for various
Re: Question about dead polysix
2010-11-05 by Paulo
So I just took the plunge and bought a clone off Jed. Until it arrives I´ll still try to fix the old board. Just hoping it won´t end up as described in
Re: Question about dead polysix
2010-11-04 by Paulo
... Aw I see. Thanks! In the meanwhile I found another broken trace, this time from pin 16 of IC33 to the capacitor. Damn this board is cursed. I´ve been
Re: [PolySix] Re: Question about dead polysix
2010-11-04 by Andrew Jury
HI Paulo, Just a quick note. Pin 4 is the analogue out of the DAC so you won¹t see any data there! This will be a varying current which will change according
Re: Question about dead polysix
2010-11-04 by Paulo
Hi Andy, Guess you´re right. Damn, no luck. Still no data out of pin 4! When trying to adjust the D/A, in Test Mode, the Program LEDs that light up are 4 and
Re: [PolySix] Re: Question about dead polysix
2010-11-04 by Andrew Jury
Glad you are making progress! Missing data at the d/a converter won¹t be helping! Keep on searching! Cheers, Andy ... [Non-text portions of this message have
Re: Question about dead polysix
2010-11-04 by Paulo
Sure! Should have bought a logic probe a long time ago. This thing is so handy for debugging. Already found IC33 not sending any pulse trains out of pin 4. And
Re: [PolySix] Re: Question about dead polysix
2010-11-04 by Andrew Jury
Let us know how you get on! Cheers, Andy ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]