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The polysix was a huge and unexpected success for korg, mainly because it along with the roland juno 660 was a major price breakthrough in a poly synth. Instead of 1 vco, its a 2 dco typical subtractive analog architecture with memory. The korg poly 61 ps 61 is an analogue programmable polyphonic synthesizer released by korg in 1982, as a successor to the polysix. The poly61 also uses digitally controlled analog oscillators or dcos rolands juno6 had made the same leap the previous year, in place of the polysix vcos. I had a nonm poly 61 version that has midi ports also. Instructions on how to load these into your own poly 61 is included as well as a written patch sheet with the parameters for all the 64 sounds should you wish to study the programming or input these parameters yourself. A pair of digitally controlled oscillators deliver consistent performance and sound sources for fun onboard options like the builtin arpeggiator and sevenstep filter. Seriously i loved my poly 61, but sold it due to a voice chip issue i think. A complete replacement board for the troubled korg polysix klm367 circuit board. Korg poly61 a raw and beautiful synth 64 new patches by.

Unfollow korg poly 61 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The poly61 can provide cool gritty basses or trippy analog sounds and fx. Korg released the poly 61 in 1982 and the midi version 61m in 1984. It was somewhat of a step up from the polysix, as it has 2 dcos for better reliability.

I did some reading and found out that these presets avail on a wav file. The korg poly 61 offers a wealth of morphing, pulsing 80s sounds and textures in a diamond in the rough. Korg poly 61 classic synthwith original user manual music production. Here are a few factory patches on the korg poly 61m such a great sounding underrated synthesizer. View and download korg poly 61 service manual online. The korg poly 61 was released in 1982 as the successor to the polysix. Often the true extent of the damage is not known, causing future problems or never restoring full capability to the synth. Replacement keys with the exception of the top c note, all keys from octave to octave are identical, and all black keys are identical. I believe the poly 61 would possibly be a similar type. First manufactured in 1981, the korg polysix analog polyphonic synthesizer is similar to the roland juno 6 in that it boasts 6 voices with one vco and suboscillator per voice, as well as chorus, phase, and ensemble effects to thicken up its sound. Wooden end pieces for your korg polysix, korg poly 61, or korg poly 61m.

With the korg polysix or poly 61 its the dreaded cpu circuit board battery leakage. The patch recall buttons also have a tendency to fail. Also added is korg joystick, which can be used to modulate the vco or the vcf. The korg poly61, released in 1982 as the followup to the polysix. Korg should have made the poly 61 a dual osc version of the 6 imo. The poly 800 is an eightvoice instrument two more than the juno series with 64 memory patches half of what the juno106 offered and up to 50 editable parameters. There are a few fixes out there that try to remove all of the corrosion and hope for the best. Novation impulse 61 midi keyboard controller with automap plugin control music making software. Stream patch data sound for korg poly 61 by coloradosynthdoctor from desktop or your mobile device.

Patch data sound for korg poly 61 by coloradosynthdoctor published on 20170327t06. The korg poly 61 is fabled for its rich patches and with good cause. A poly 61 that has lost all its patch data wont do anything at all, even if you try to write a patch from scratch. Korg poly61 a raw and beautiful synth 64 new patches by espen kraft duration. I recorded everything without any additional effects or eq. The korg poly61 ps61 is an analogue programmable polyphonic synthesizer released by. It will enable you to create extremely cool and rarelytobefound growling basses and groans, like an old lazy mutant grumpy cat or hungry bear. It has what i suspect is damage from the typical exploding battery on the cpu board erratic response to keys being pressed.

The poly 61 can provide cool gritty basses or trippy analog sounds and fx. Korg poly61 cant load patch data vintage synth explorer. Korg poly 61 m 61 key synth vintage analog keyboard w. A later version, the poly 61m, was released with midi support. So, the bottom line is to do enough work to where it will load patch data, then go from there. A poly 61 with realtine control of parameters, even if it meant no patch save would be killer.

The filters in the poly 61 are actually 2 pole, based on the later revision ms20 with the ota filters, not the korg 35 ones. Just check when you open it up or check the techincal specs for battery voltage. 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. Like the juno, the poly 800 had one dco per voice, although it did feature a double mode in which the oscillators could be stacked up for a fuller sound and only four voices of. Analogaudio1s polysix soundset, 64 new sounds 2 banks containing 32 patches 64 in total, as heard in the video above wav. When i press keys, i just get a short popping sound. Here you will find detailed, fully illustrated information on how to make repairs and upgrades to the nowvintage and classic korg polysix programmable 6voice polyphonic music synthesizer. And it maintains the arpeggiator in similar form with polysix.

I must admit that i know very little about the korg poly 61, but for the price which included a hard case, i had. The midi version is korg s first midi synth, though a retro for polysix was released about the same time. Due to the construction of the synth, this is not easy to do at home yourself. The korg poly61 is a 6voice polyphonic analog synthesizer. Korg poly61 analog synthesizer 1983 custom patches youtube. The poly61 also boasted double the amount of patch memory 64 memory positions versus the polysixs 32, but did not feature its predecessors on board effects. This is probably the most common problem on old polysix units, and one shared with some other korg instruments that used the same keyboard, such as the poly 61 and mono poly. View and download korg poly61 owners manual online. Korg poly61 analog synthesizer 1983 custom patches. It was notable for being korg s first largely knobless synthesizer featuring a pushbutton interface for programming, dispensing with the polysixs knobs and switches. This is the synthesizer that made me upgrade to my first real synthesizer a casio cz in 1987. Today i bought a set of patches from analogaudio1 on youtube and i cant recommend them enough.

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, massproducing. It has totally rejuvenated my korg poly61 and its such a pleasure to play now. Kiwisix upgrade for the korg polysix the kiwisix upgrade features. The original patches i loaded were the factory presets if correct and they were really uninspiring. Does anyone know how to load patches on a korg poly 61. This page contains patches and sound banks for polysix part of the korg legacy collection and polysix re rack extension synthesizer instruments by korg. The polysix programmable sixvoice polyphonic analog synthesizer was introduced in 1981.

Korg poly61 analogue programmable polyphonic synthesizer. These contacts are often the source of dead keys on the keyboard. Mar, 20 if you are stuck with the preset patches, this is a must have korg poly61 custom patch set. Anyhow, i dismantled the key bed, cleaned out all the contacts, washed the keys in soapy water and reassembled it. Unfollow korg poly 6 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. View and download korg poly61 service manual online. Battery kit, for korg poly 61 and polysix synthesizers. Both are 6voice synths but the poly 61 has 2 oscillators per voice instead of one. Here are some synthesizer articleswrite ups of stuff i have or had in the studio. There are some really fantastic patches that successfully illustrate the capabilities of the korg poly61. If you do not know the note names, you can refer to the diagram below. This can be heard in the subtle differences in attack, timbre, and vibrato in the four solo stringed instrument patches in volume 2. Patch data sound for korg poly 61 by coloradosynthdoctor.

View and download korg poly 61 owners manual online. Replacement keys and parts for korg poly synthesizers. The korg poly61 was released in 1982 as the successor to the polysix. These are usually battery damaged which can be difficult and expensive to repair and render the synth unusable.

The korg poly61 is an analog synth which can sound great as long as you program it yourself. When i first got it, i noticed that the display would give me the p5 61 when i first powered up, but then the display would just flicker. Korg polysixpoly61poly61m wooden ends synthspa allen. Korg dealer, nice working condition,works fine, clean some minor dents scratcheschips on sides panel,face plate and keys are very clean see pics,new memory battery installed, 61 es with power cable only 120volt,you need external stepdown transformer if planning to use 220v or 240v. The korg poly 61 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, volume, arpeggiator updown, tape interface, and 64 editable presets. Discussions about anything analog, digital, midi, synth technology, techniques, theories and more. Korg poly61 64 new patches for italo disco synthpop.

With a fullsounding voice structure, chorus phase ensemble effects and performance functions such as arpeggiator, and unison, the polysix became. Korg poly 61 repair so ive just picked up a dirt cheap poly 61 off craigslist, and am going to attempt to repair it. The korg poly 61m 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, volume, arpeggiator updown, midi, tape interface, and 64 editable presets. Fantastic analog korg poly61 patches jim atwood in japan. For this reason it did not make sense for korg to implement a unison mode into the poly 61 and consequently it does not have a unison button. Just plug the headphone, speaker, or audio interface output jack from your computer into the korg poly 61 s from tape. The poly 61, poly 800 and dw8000 all have the same filter chips. Many people just want fresh and usable sounds quickly, so they can focus on the music. Original korg poly61 factory patches from 1983 1 bank64 patches.

Of course its a risky business on my side to set the boundaries like that, because if we set the korg polysix roland juno standard as the basic standard or the middle ground, if you like then the poly 61 is bound to be a disappointment for many. It was a of a step up from the polysix, as it has 2 dcos for better reliability. This kit allows you to replace the original leakprone nicad battery with a 3. Korg poly 61 factory patches vintage synth explorer forums. Patch data sound for korg poly 61 by coloradosynthdoctor on. Korg poly 800 ii 1985 poly synthesizer updated version with digital delay. I have a messed up korg ploy 61 that i think i can fix by reloading the factory patches. Back then i had a gem dsk8 accompaniment keyboard, but a schoolmate of mine had a poly 800, and i often got to play it. Korg poly 61 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. Enjoy the full soundcloud experience with our free app. The legowelt studio or basicly a house filled with synthesizers somewhere on the north sea coast. Jun 07, 2019 patchman music poly 800 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. It has 2 oscillators per voice and digital parameter access like the poly800, which came.

We are open 6 days a week for local pick up at armens musicrepair shop. Dec 17, 2016 going through some of the patches of my korg poly 61. It didnt make any sound when i got it and still doesnt. Going through some of the patches of my korg poly 61. The poly 61 is a twooscillator digitallycontrolled analog synthesizer that was released just before midi became popular. Thekorg polysix is an analog synth which can sound great as long as you program it yourself.

The korg poly 800 ii is an analog synth which can sound great as long as you program it yourself. This patch collection on cassette will help you to reload the factory sounds on your korg poly 61. Any battery that has then same voltage will do, but check if the circuit supplies a charge current for a rechargeable and you use a non rechargeable battery. Also, since this keyboard is analog, i do not know how i would input. I was relieved to find that my korg poly 61 has a blue varta 3170 dk 3. The horrible interface plus the noticeably rigid overall tone and maybe the kitschy silvery. The modysix works identically for the polysix and the poly 61, however due to the poly 61 beeing dco based there is no detuning between the six voices. Korg poly 61 not working after replacing battery help. May 18, 2010 c by analogaudio1 you can buy these patches read the description for further details scroll down.