Korg in the family, i also have the poly 800 and the dw 6000, along with a dx 7 ii, 600 of a prophet, a pro one, and a siel dk80 in almost twenty years, i was under the fingers quite a few instruments. The korg poly61 ps61 is an analogue programmable polyphonic synthesizer released by korg in 1982, as a successor to the polysix. I have a set of synth 25 years old on average, and the poly 61 is refreshing. The korg poly61m is a 61 key 6 voice polyphonic synthesizer, featuring dual oscillators sawpulse waveform, resonant low pass analog filter, adsr envelope routed to filter and volume, lfo routed to pwm, pitch, filter. Replacement keys and parts for korg poly synthesizers. Korg polysix analog synthesizer 1981 new patches hd. This is a set of patches that ive created while fixing poly61s over the years. Early poly 800s dont have an onboard backup battery and rely on batteries in the battery compartment, but again thats an easy modification. That was in reply to korgs poly 6 with its 32 positions. There are some great sounding patches programs behringer calls them that make it. This authors opinion is that the poly61, while having two oscillators per voice, did not have nearly the same degree of programmaing flexibility as the polysix. This model introduces dcos and parameter based editing approach that continues through the dw family. Its named in honour of everyones favourite giant ape, but will korgs new keyboard.
It was a of a step up from the polysix, as it has 2 dcos for better reliability. It was somewhat of a step up from the polysix, as it has 2 dcos for better reliability. Patchman music poly800 ex800 pro patches were created in the studio by an experienced, professional sound designer carefully utilizing all of the programming nuances the korg will allow. For this reason it did not make sense for korg to implement a unison mode into the poly61 and consequently it does not have a unison button. Find great deals on ebay for korg poly 6 and korg poly 61. This is the synthesizer that made me upgrade to my first real synthesizer a casio cz in 1987. Many people just want fresh and usable sounds quickly, so they can focus on the music. With a surprisingly fullsounding voice structure, chorusphaseensemble effects and performance functions such as chord memory, arpeggiator, and unison the polysix became a worldwide hit. It seems like the midi capability and available mods for the poly 800 might make it a bit better all around, but then again the interface might be slightly better for the poly 61 and it might sound a. Now both firms are at it again and the latest korg release is the poly 61, still selling for under a grand. The poly61 can provide cool gritty basses or trippy analog sounds and fx.
The korg poly61 ps61 is an analogue programmable polyphonic synthesizer released by. Korg poly61 analog synthesizer 1983 custom patches. The interface works in one direction only it only receives midi data. View and download korg poly61 owners manual online. There are some really fantastic patches that successfully illustrate the capabilities of the korg poly61. In case you have always been curious to see the code inside the 8049 korg 8049 c 337 mcu that handles patches, parameters and the dcos in a poly61, here is an archive containing a source code listing, and also a binary image of the code. If you are stuck with the preset patches, this is a must have korg poly61 custom patch set. I love the warm floydy pad sounds, especially the one i programmed for indian rug on ariel and the signature, thereminesque riff for sense 10 on done dog brown. View and download korg poly61 service manual online. Upgrades the polysix to dual digitally controlled oscillators and doubles program memory, while losing the dedicated pwm lfo and noise generator. A pair of digitally controlled oscillators deliver consistent performance and sound sources for fun onboard options like the builtin arpeggiator and sevenstep filter. Both are 6voice synths but the poly61 has 2 oscillators per voice instead of one.
Going through some of the patches of my korg poly 61. The keybed fils nice, much better then my king korg or korg poly 61. The poly61s keyboard, control panel sliders and switches are not transmitted as a midi data. Replacement keys with the exception of the top c note, all keys from octave to octave are identical, and all black keys are identical. Im considering picking up one of these two synths for an affordable, juicier sounding alternative to my microkorg. The modypoly successor of the modysix is an upgrade for the korg polysix, poly61 and monopoly synthesizers and features various additional play modes, a free definable arpeggiator, midi inout, a sustain pedal input and various other features. Also added is korg joystick, which can be used to modulate the vco or the vcf. This then brings us to the modulation matrix, which offers six virtual patches. Developed as an answer to the sequential circuits prophet 5 and similar to the roland juno 6, the korg polysix serves up sixvoice analog polyphony with one vco and sub. You can buy these patches read the description for further details scroll down. The polysix programmable sixvoice polyphonic analog synthesizer was introduced in 1981. There are a few fixes out there that try to remove all of the corrosion and hope for the best. Often the true extent of the damage is not known, causing future problems or never restoring full capability to the synth.
The korg poly61 was released in 1982 as the successor to the polysix. The korg poly61 ps 61 is an analogue programmable polyphonic synthesizer released by korg in 1982, as a successor to the polysix. Products for the korg poly61, polysix, poly800, ex800 replacement keys parts. I mainly use the poly61 for live shows, along with my yamaha.
Given the limited parameters, do not expect great wonders, but it sounds eigthies. I recorded everything without any additional effects or eq. The korg poly 61 offers a wealth of morphing, pulsing 80s sounds and textures in a diamond in the rough. Korg poly61 analogue programmable polyphonic synthesizer. This machine was designed and built by the keio laboratories of tokyo, japan in 198081, and was available for retail sale in 1981 and 1982 before being replaced by the korg poly61. The kk may offer a 61note fullsized keyboard, increased polyphony and a.
If you hook it up to midi and send a lot of messages like, its sharing a midi port with a bunch of other instruments itll corrupt patches. Heres a closeup of the korg poly61s voice circuit board. Its studio gearfreak time againthis time we obtained a korg poly 61 an extremely cheap and spartan analogue poly synthesizer from 1982 its very simple. Korg poly61 repair it has what i suspect is damage from the typical exploding battery on the cpu board erratic response to keys being pressed some notes sound, others dont, etc. Anyhow, i dismantled the key bed, cleaned out all the contacts, washed the keys in soapy water and reassembled it. Fantastic analog korg poly61 patches jim atwood in japan. The poly61 is a sixvoice polyphonic synthesizer six notes can be played at once.
The korg poly 61 was released in 1982 as the successor to the polysix. The six sound envelopes are generated by six envelope generator chips, the now obsolete ssm2056. Some are similar to the factory patches, some are crazy, and some. It was notable for being korgs first largely knobless synthesizer featuring a pushbutton interface for programming, dispensing with the polysixs knobs and switches. The polysix was a milestone because, along with the roland juno 6 which appeared almost simultaneously, in 1981 the polysix was the first opportunity ordinary mortals had to get their hands on a proper programmable polysynth. Korg poly61 a raw and beautiful synth 64 new patches by. It has what i suspect is damage from the typical exploding battery on the cpu board erratic response to keys being pressed some notes sound, others dont, etc. Korg poly61 keyboard synthesizer electric electronic piano repair parts technician spares and keys for korg poly61 and possibly other poly models such as korg monopoly, mono poly, poly, six, 6, poly 61, poly 800, kawai sx210, or sx 240, moog memory moog, and oberheim ob8 ob8 keys for sale. These are usually battery damaged which can be difficult and expensive to repair and render the synth unusable. It was notable for being korg s first largely knobless synthesizer featuring a pushbutton interface for programming, dispensing with the polysixs knobs and switches. The korg poly61 is an analog synth which can sound great as long as you program it yourself. Back then i had a gem dsk8 accompaniment keyboard, but a schoolmate of mine had a poly800, and i often got to play it. Korg poly61 a raw and beautiful synth 64 new patches.
A complete replacement board for the troubled korg polysix klm367 circuit board. Korg released the poly61 in 1982 and the midi version 61m in 1984. Korg poly61 wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg studio. The modysix works identically for the polysix and the poly61, however due to the poly61 beeing dco based there is no detuning between the six voices. Korg poly61 repair so ive just picked up a dirt cheap poly 61 off craigslist, and am going to attempt to repair it. The poly 61 can provide cool gritty basses or trippy analog sounds and fx. Many consider the poly61 inferior to the polysix, because it sounds so basic, but that is also its strenght. Duplication of contents of owners manuals andor product literature in part or in whole without the permission of the company for the purposes of sharing.
With the korg polysix or poly61 its the dreaded cpu circuit board battery leakage. I was relieved to find that my korg poly61 has a blue varta 3170 dk 3. This can be heard in the subtle differences in attack, timbre, and vibrato in the four solo stringed instrument patches. The korg poly61, released in 1982 as the followup to the polysix. The p61kbd midi retrofit enables your korg poly61 synthesizer to be integrated into midi systems. To create this, i dumped the internal rom binary image, ran it through a disassembler, and then spent. If you do not know the note names, you can refer to the diagram below. Original korg poly61 factory patches from 1983 1 bank 64 patches. Even if you dont like the sounds 100% which is unlikely, you can easily use them as a basis for modifying to your own taste. Korg poly61 cant load patch data post by synthparts. View online or download korg poly61 owners manual, installation manual.
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