Re: Check out this interesting Polysix mods !!
2008-08-28 by jjmcclear
I wish this guy sold instructions on how to mod your P6!
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Re: PolySix Amp Voltage?
2008-08-28 by jjmcclear
Sorry, I guess I mean power supply. My arp has problems keeping a consistent speed. Though the power supply might be going bad. ... maybe from Radio Shack or
Re: [PolySix] PolySix Amp Voltage?
2008-08-28 by Chromatest J. Pantsmaker
Amp? what do you mean by Amp? ... -- .sig -Chromatest J. Pantsmaker http://www.chromatest.net
PolySix Amp Voltage?
2008-08-28 by jjmcclear
Which is it 15, 12, or 5? Could I replace it with a newer one, maybe from Radio Shack or something?
Re: [PolySix] Re: Suddenly out of tune -but still problems after changing PC-1 and R93
2008-08-26 by steven pistrich
Im no tech-pro, but i was having an unusual out-of-tune-voice problem with my Chroma Polaris that experts on the polaris users group said was caused by bad
Re: Suddenly out of tune -but still problems after changing PC-1 and R93
2008-08-26 by hjulskov
Thanks Andy! I really appreciate your help with my beloved Polysix. Last night I tried to switch the VCO s (SSM 2056) but no change in which voice was
Re: Suddenly out of tune -but still problems after changing PC-1 and R93
2008-08-24 by Andrew Jury
Hi Peter, Lucky you! My processor board was totally frazzled by flying nickel cadmium powder! Just wanted to check I understood you OK with regards to the
Re: Polysix and modular inputs/outputs?
2008-08-23 by radek_tymecki
I was thinking about making switches or inputs/outputs to set destinations and sources of modulation. I can remember that someone has made similar mods
Re: Suddenly out of tune -but still problems after changing PC-1 and R93
2008-08-23 by hjulskov
Hi Andy Sorry to confuse you -all controlls works as they should. I just wanted to clearify that the distortion on two of the voices wasn t caused by either
Re: Suddenly out of tune -but still problems after changing PC-1 and R93
2008-08-22 by Andrew Jury
Peter, The act of you placing your DVM probes in-circuit is changing the eletrical characteristics of it. Hence, the changes in the sound. Did you I hear you
Re: Suddenly out of tune -but still problems after changing PC-1 and R93
2008-08-21 by hjulskov
Here are my measurements: 5: -9.90v 6: -9.92v 7: -8.55v Also I discovred an interresting thing -voice 3 + 5 are slightly distorted -sounds like mg (running at
Re: Suddenly out of tune -but still problems after changing PC-1 and R93
2008-08-21 by Andrew Jury
Hi Peter, Your P6 problem is really starting to bug me! Could you take a voltage measurement from IC17 between pins 5, 6, and 7 and ground? It will be
Re: Suddenly out of tune -but still problems after changing PC-1 and R93
2008-08-20 by Andrew Jury
Peter, The logic probe measures whether logic states in TTL or CMOS circuitry are a binary 1 or 0. Remember we talked about how the binary pattern on lines A,
Re: [PolySix] Re: Suddenly out of tune -but still problems after changing PC-1 and R93
2008-08-20 by Chromatest J. Pantsmaker
A logic probe is an electronic testing tool. ... -- .sig -Chromatest J. Pantsmaker http://www.chromatest.net
Re: Suddenly out of tune -but still problems after changing PC-1 and R93
2008-08-20 by hjulskov
Thanks Andy, The LEDS (D10) does light in order in polymode (which I think was what you meant?) -in unison they all light simultaniously. In Polymode all
Re: Polysix and modular inputs/outputs?
2008-08-18 by Andrew Jury
I always thouht the P6 had a single LFO (MG) which was routable to various destinations via SW5. The control for this is done via the CPU so any modifications
Re: Suddenly out of tune -but still problems after changing PC-1 and R93
2008-08-18 by Andrew Jury
Hi Peter, I am afraid we can t make that assumption until the logic that controls IC31 has been tested. This device is basically a switch. You apply a binary
Polysix and modular inputs/outputs?
2008-08-18 by radek_tymecki
I was thinking... Polysix has 4 LFO s [pwm, frequency, effect, arpegiator]. I was wondering how to make individual inputs and outputs to each lfo? using this
Re: Suddenly out of tune -but still problems after changing PC-1 and R93
2008-08-17 by hjulskov
Thanks a lot Andy! :-) All voices sounds equally bad. Here are my readings (after at least 10 min. warm-up): TP-J7 = 14.94V OK TP-R18 = -14.93V OK TP-J2 =
Re: Suddenly out of tune -but still problems after changing PC-1 and R93
2008-08-16 by Andrew Jury
Hi Peter, So we ll assume the changing those two components made no difference and you are still left with the original problem? Can you confirm that all of
Suddenly out of tune -but still problems after changing PC-1 and R93
2008-08-15 by hjulskov
My PolySix suddenly got out of tune, so I changed PC-1 to a VTL5C3 and R93 to a 1K2 resistor. However the PolySix still sounds terrible. Any suggestions for
Re: a big hello
2008-08-10 by Andrew Jury
Hi Garrett, Of course (as all the other members will tell you) make yourself familiar with these pages:
a big hello
2008-08-10 by Garrett Niksch
Hello there! I m brand new to the group... just unearthed my dad s old Polysix today and got it up and running. The contacts on many of the keys needed
Re: Poly's Sick
2008-08-09 by Andrew Jury
Just as a follow up you might be interested to know that I managed to resolve my problem. I was very suspicious of the comparator IC6 being swung over at -15V,
Check out this interesting Polysix mods !!
2008-08-07 by gil_we
Great work ! ;) http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=22U8swXWL5w&feature=related http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BW1JfDvGMY0&feature=related
Poly's Sick
2008-08-03 by Andrew Jury
Hi, Here s a nasty KLM-367 problem which has been sitting on the bench for the last couple of days, whilst I scratch my head. I repaired the board orginally
I have a D8048C for sale !
2008-07-10 by gil_we
If you need for your Polysix computer board. This is the CPU used on that board. I ll sell it for 60$ including shipping. Write to: gil_we(at)yahoo.com
Re: [PolySix] Re: No sound from Korg Polysix
2008-07-07 by drfuzz@aol.com
If you don t know where to start, you ll need to find someone who does or do some study?on electronic troubleshooting - maybe check on the web for some
Re: [PolySix] Re: No sound from Korg Polysix
2008-07-07 by Chromatest J. Pantsmaker
My guess is that when one thing is not like other identical things, something is wrong. Of course, that would only account for one voice not working. When
Re: No sound from Korg Polysix
2008-07-05 by analogue70
Hi, Thanks for your help...but I don t know where and how to start :((( How do I check if the oscillators are outputting anything? I ve touch the first SSM2044
Re: [PolySix] No sound from Korg Polysix
2008-06-27 by drfuzz@aol.com
Gonna have to use basic troubleshooting techniques.? I would start by hooking a probe up to a small amplifier and then checking the signal path, starting with
No sound from Korg Polysix
2008-06-26 by analogue70
Hi, First of all congratulations to all Polysix user s. I hope you can help me to bring life to my Polysix !! I m from Portugal and I ve bought a S/H Polysix
Re: [PolySix] Re: The KLM-367 capacitors
2008-06-10 by Chromatest J. Pantsmaker
Well, remember that what he s talking about is *HIS* version of the KLM-367, the CrowLM-367. While his substitutions might be the perfect thing to do, I
Re: The KLM-367 capacitors
2008-06-10 by n0disc0
But Oldcrow seems to talk about the KLM-367 especially : See : (3rd paragraph) http://www.oldcrows.net/~oldcrow/synth/korg/polysix/crowlm367/ I ve also found
Re: [PolySix] Re: The KLM-367 capacitors
2008-06-10 by Chromatest J. Pantsmaker
Bypass caps are ones that are in the power supply or on power rails. It s also called a filter cap. Its job is to smooth out the power and remove ripple (AC
Re: The KLM-367 capacitors
2008-06-10 by n0disc0
Here is a close-up of the KLM-367 with its different capacitors : http://100years.free.fr/p6/capacitors-closeup.jpg Could be useful for n00b like me oneday.
Re: The KLM-367 capacitors
2008-06-10 by n0disc0
Hi Chromatest and thank you for your messages. I ve checked the section 9 of the service manual which lists all the parts used for the P6. But it doesn t show
Re: [PolySix] The KLM-367 capacitors
2008-06-09 by Chromatest J. Pantsmaker
Oh, and one thing about the caps, you can almost always replace old ones with a higher voltage (same capacitance uF values), but not lower voltage or different
Re: [PolySix] The KLM-367 capacitors
2008-06-09 by Chromatest J. Pantsmaker
So you know, the capacitor values are fairly useless without the type of capacitor. For the most part, swapping capacitors won t help much except for the
The KLM-367 capacitors
2008-06-09 by n0disc0
I m listing all the capacitors from the KLM-367. I ve no electronical knowledge but I ve managed to gather the informations from the service manual. I know
Re: [PolySix] Re: Final countdown
2008-05-27 by Chris Goumas
I think I read recently an OBXA was used for that song. ... From: radek_tymecki To: PolySix@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Re: Final countdown
2008-05-27 by radek_tymecki
Hi there! It was one of JX-8P s sounds for sure
Re: Polysix parts for sale
2008-05-20 by gil_we
missing.
Re: Polysix parts for sale
2008-05-20 by gil_we
no, sorry. ... Polysix which I part out, ... Try it now.
Korg USA Polysix midikit
2008-05-14 by amber@acc.umu.se
Hi all! I recently got my hands on a Polysix, my 2nd. I got it for 1000 swedish crowns (aprox 165 US dollars). It s 110v american PSU and when I opened it I
Repair centre
2008-05-09 by John Edwards
Could anyone recommend a good repair centre that could perform the P6 battery replacement for me ? I am in South East England, so anywhere here or in London
Re: Polysix parts for sale
2008-05-08 by Seekwhensir
Re: [PolySix] Polysix parts for sale
2008-05-08 by Brent
does it have a working funtional KLM367 board? If so, I really need that. thanks, Brent gil_we wrote: I got a
Polysix parts for sale
2008-05-08 by gil_we
I got a Polysix which I part out, if you need anything please email me: gil_we(at)yahoo.com
Re: [PolySix] Final countdown
2008-05-07 by John Terhorst
Saw the video of this on utube had totaly erased all memory of this song. Kind of a kitch classic! Sounds like it should be used in a Stalone move soundtrack.