RE: [PolySix] Re: Help! My Polysix needs to warm up for 4 hours
2009-11-15 by Andrew Jury
Hi Oliver, Do you have or know someone who owns an oscilloscope? I have just downloaded your files and listened to them. As an example I picked the cold file
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Re: Help! My Polysix needs to warm up for 4 hours
2009-11-15 by oseite
Hi! Yes, my Polysix has the original blue Varta Ni-Cad battery. I will change it next weekend. I recorded some different programs. You find the file warming
Re: Help! My Polysix needs to warm up for 4 hours
2009-11-15 by oseite
Andy, you find the file warming up Polysix.zip in the Files folder. I recorded some different programs. cheers Oliver
RE: [PolySix] Battery problems
2009-11-14 by Andrew Jury
Hi, Might I suggest, before you do anything else, check the continuity of the tracks that form data bus D00-D07. Pay particular attention to the area around
RE: [PolySix] Battery problems
2009-11-14 by Paul T
Did you try putting it in manual mode and tweaking the controls? (I d assume yes of course after such a time). Can you hear any of the effects coming out of
Battery problems
2009-11-14 by mack_sass
I have been working off and on at fixing my battery issue for the past few months...replacing parts etc. I have not been able to get ANY sound from the poly
Re: A few questions about my new Poly-six
2009-11-12 by Paul
Ive gotten the video up on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYR7aOycOQ8
Re: [PolySix] Re: Help! My Polysix needs to warm up for 4 hours
2009-11-11 by Dave Garfield
Hi! If your Polysix still has the original big blue Varta Ni-Cad battery on the main processor board, it NEEDS to be changed, ASAP. Those batteries are Time
RE: [PolySix] Re: Help! My Polysix needs to warm up for 4 hours
2009-11-11 by Andrew Jury
Oliver, When you say it sounds bad what do you mean? Out of tune, dysfunctional, distorted, etc? It is common for a board of this vintage to take around 30
Re: Help! My Polysix needs to warm up for 4 hours
2009-11-11 by oseite
I think the battery is allright. It looks fine and the saved sounds work (after warming up - 4 hours). Any other ideas?
Re: A few questions about my new Poly-six
2009-11-11 by Paul
Thanks for the quick replies! After reading the manual I got more insight as to how tweaking works for this synth. I found out that while tweaking knobs it
Re: [PolySix] Help! My Polysix needs to warm up for 4 hours
2009-11-11 by Jim
First open it up and check for battery leakage. ... From: oseite To: PolySix@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:30 AM Subject: [PolySix]
Help! My Polysix needs to warm up for 4 hours
2009-11-11 by oseite
Hello, I did not use my Poly6 for some years. When I want to use the Poly6 now, I have to turn the power on and wait for about 4 hours. The Polysix has to
RE: [PolySix] A few questions about my new Poly-six
2009-11-11 by Andrew Jury
Hi Paul, Before you do anything else make sure that pin 1 of IC7 swings between -5v and +5v (or thereabouts) as you turn the EG knob clockwise. Cheers, Andy
RE: [PolySix] A few questions about my new Poly-six
2009-11-11 by Paul T
I would check the repaired board. On mine I repaired it myself, the symptoms were various knobs not doing anything to the sound. It was the quad and gate
A few questions about my new Poly-six
2009-11-11 by Paul
Hello, I have recently acquired a Korg Polysix and am now in the process of fixing it up. Luckily the battery problem was already done by the previous owner,
Re: [PolySix] Re: EXCELLENT TRADER - Gil W.
2009-11-03 by Oliver Fairhall
Hi Gil (and others), I ve just received the button caps I bought from Gil. Thank you very much. Until you offered, I had pretty much given up on these. Also
Re: Midi kit?
2009-11-02 by marcel_querin
The transaction is taking place. We are ironing out the details through email. I ll let you know if anything changes. Marcel
Re: [PolySix] Re: Midi kit?
2009-11-01 by Oliver Fairhall
Hi Marcel, did you end up buying the interface from Klosmon? If not, I would be only too keen to pick it up. Cheers, Oli
RE: [PolySix] Re: Update on new run of KLM-367 PCBs
2009-11-01 by Paul T
I fixed up my damaged board and it s been fine. It does depend on how extensive the damage was I guess and it s very easy to overlook, or create new problems
Re: [PolySix] Re: Update on new run of KLM-367 PCBs
2009-11-01 by Frank McGing
Count me in for a new KLM367 too! I just powered up my P6, having not played it for a few months, and the rather extensive repair I did to the KLM367 is
Replacement keys
2009-11-01 by Todd
Hi, I m parting out a keyboard assembly. If anybody needs replacement keys, please contact me off list. thanks, TF babysealclub@yahoo.com
Re: Midi kit?
2009-10-29 by marcel_querin
Ok, this is another MIDI in only board. Will consider. Thanks. Marcel ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [PolySix] Re: Midi kit?
2009-10-29 by Sonic Amigos Support
... http://www.chd-el.cz/index.php?id=399 ... I wish that I had spent my student loans as wisely. :-) -E
Re: Midi kit?
2009-10-29 by marcel_querin
Thanks, which board are you referring to? If this is the one from Johannes, yes I am interested. Please contact me. ... Marcel Querin marcel_querin a yahoo.ca
Re: Midi kit?
2009-10-29 by marcel_querin
Thanks Erick, which Czech company (and board model) is that? Marcel (I bought my Polysix in 1982 with my student loan)
Re: [PolySix] Midi kit?
2009-10-27 by Sonic Amigos Support
I can t speak to the Hausensteiner kit, but I have installed the kit from the Czech company that sells one and it s great. Installed very easily and works like
Re: [PolySix] Midi kit?
2009-10-27 by Oliver Fairhall
I had tried to contact him several times for a board as well. Pretty sure he s moved on. If Marcel doesn t take up this offer, I would be interested. I m only
Re: [PolySix] Midi kit?
2009-10-27 by klosmon
It looks like all the links to his original site are no longer working. I have one of his boards I purchased several years ago (photo of the board can be found
Midi kit?
2009-10-27 by Marcel Querin
Hello, does anyone know if I can still buy the MIDI retrofit kit that Johannes Hausensteiner created somewhere? Thanks, Marcel Querin Montréal, Canada
Re: Documenting progress on contact refacing project!
2009-10-24 by Robert Weigel
Hey Gang I m trying to find out how many of these to punch out. I decided to go with kits of 75 for 26.00 . Everyone will benefit from having extras even if
RE: [PolySix] PC-1 Optocoupler question
2009-10-20 by Andrew Jury
Hi, It’s a Hamamatsu P1501 Dip 5 opto-coupler device. Try here http://www.chinadatasheet.com/download.asp?id=1376323_852681. This device is older than the
PC-1 Optocoupler question
2009-10-20 by Karl Ekdahl
Hi I was wondering if anyone has a datasheet or pinout for the PC-1 optocoupler, i m thinking mine is broken but i can t verify it as i can t really discern
Re: EXCELLENT TRADER - Gil W.
2009-10-20 by Gil
Thank you Dave, You were pleasure to deal with ;) Enjoy your P6 !
EXCELLENT TRADER - Gil W.
2009-10-19 by Dave
Just a brief note to let group members know that I just completed a transaction with fellow member Gil W. He made sure that the parts requested were correct,
RE: [PolySix] question
2009-10-17 by Paul T
You can t! Unison means exactly that. But you can Just hold one note (in poly mode) then hit chord memory and there is your one note solo mode (of a sort).
Re: [PolySix] question
2009-10-16 by Sonic Amigos Support
... Play in poly mode? I don t think what you want is possible… without cutting some wires.
question
2009-10-16 by n8
someone might know the answer to; how do i turn off all voices but one while in unison-mode?
Re: Update on new run of KLM-367 PCBs
2009-10-16 by feline1973
It will be worth the wait :)
Re: [PolySix] Re: Update on new run of KLM-367 PCBs
2009-10-15 by Mike Borish
Keep up the good work. I know how hard trobuleshooting is. -Mike ... From: Jed Jorgensen Subject: Re: [PolySix] Re: Update on new
Re: [PolySix] Re: Update on new run of KLM-367 PCBs
2009-10-15 by Jed Jorgensen
Hi all, We are still working on this. Troubleshooting has taken a lot longer than expected and we re still working out a few bugs. Andy has been fantastic help
Re: Update on new run of KLM-367 PCBs
2009-10-15 by del_poolp
Hi, You have any news for disponibility and/or price of new runs of KLM-367 PCB ? Thanks, PooLP
Re: [PolySix] Polysix parts for sale
2009-10-01 by Oliver Fairhall
Hi, if you have spare button caps, I could definitely use a few of those. How much would you like for them? Cheers Gil, Oli
Polysix parts for sale
2009-10-01 by Gil
If you need parts for the Polysix please let me know, as I have one parted out. The battery board is not available. gil_we(at)yahoo.com
RE: [PolySix] Bad/ weird working keys
2009-09-30 by Bas te Braak
Hello agian, I have good news. All keys on my Polysix are working great now! I focused on the mechenical part first, but I could not discover anything out of
RE: [PolySix] Bad/ weird working keys
2009-09-29 by (no author)
Thanks for the list of things to try Paul! Great that you took the time to write it all down! Can t wait to get home from work and give all methods a try. I
RE: [PolySix] Bad/ weird working keys
2009-09-29 by Paul T
It s a common fault with any old synth that uses the rubber contact method (My JX-3P was the same) see my other post for 2 ways to fix it - do both for 100%
RE: [PolySix] Bad/ weird working keys
2009-09-29 by Paul T
if it s pressure related then fill up the upside of the cups with rubber (silcone) and raise their height - the keys will then press harder on the contacts
Re: [PolySix] Bad/ weird working keys
2009-09-29 by Oliver Fairhall
Hi, If you do find something, it would be really great if you could post back with a result. I think it is a pretty common fault with this synth, particularly
RE: [PolySix] Bad/ weird working keys
2009-09-29 by Bas te Braak
Thanks for the reply Oli! And yes it kinda does make me feel better to hear that i m not the only one with this problem. I just sent an email to a dutch synth