Korg polysix patches reason magazine

Korg developed the polysix with an eye on the sequential circuits prophet 5, trying to provide some of the features found on the more expensive synth in a compact, reliable and much cheaper design. Here is a redrawn schematic of the antilog circuit. In addition, a few of the program buttons were not working and the original blue battery inside was showing signs of starting to leak. Versions of this soundsets for korg i3 and korg x3, see here.

Engage the builtin chorus on a simple singleoscillator sawtooth patch and you were pretty darned close to that expensive prophet sound. Making wide arpeggiator patches using the korg polysix. Guide to reason rack extensions part 1 korg polysix. There isnt any automatic tuning on the korg polysix, the reason it comes into tune is because the vcos warm up pretty quickly. It contains 64 patches of the original patches shipped with the unit. It was somewhat of a step up from the polysix, as it has 2 dcos for better reliability. I recently purchased a korg polysix and have started learning about this great analog synth from the early 80s. Polysix for reason uses korgs proprietary cmt component modeling technology to precisely model the electronic circuitry of the original analog instruments, capturing the exact sound and parameter response of the originals. In addition to replicating the original sounds, the polysix software synthesizers also provide a wide range of new functionality for contemporary sound creation. Spreading the voices is already used in unison mode of the unmodified polysix to create a fatter sound, but with the polysex modification a much wide range of sounds is possible. It followed on the steps of the prophet 5, oberheim obxa, and roland jupiter 8. Korg really raised the bar when they included nine different sound engines under the hood of kronos. Also until the problem arises it continues to work flawlessly.

I believe i go through about 7 or 8 korg polysix patches in the video and everything is improvised. Jan 19, 2015 korg polysix all sounds presets reason rack extensions. If one patch is requested its terminated with f0, making the total number of bytes equal 52. Korg polysix resources for propellerheads reason software. It was the last korg to have that, since its successor the poly61 introduced dcos and digital programming. The polysix has warmsounding real analog oscillators, softer and brassyer sounding than the juno. I use both the boss rc300 and rc505 to loop 80s drums and sounds from both the korg polysix and the novation bass station 2. Korg has done a fine job of updating it to contemporary standards. Keeping up with tradition, the demo song is also provided in. I just picked up a korg polysix locally for a pretty smoking deal, but it is in need of repair. It was notable for being korg s first largely knobless synthesizer featuring a pushbutton interface for programming, dispensing with the polysix s knobs and switches.

The bottom half of legacy polysix running under legacy cell, with its associated insert effects visible. Heute stelle ich mal wieder ein rack extension gerat fur propellerhead reason 6. Korg polysix has some new sound banks when the first hardware polysix was released in 1981 it had some stiff competition. Jun 28, 2014 i use both the boss rc300 and rc505 to loop 80s drums and sounds from both the korg polysix and the novation bass station 2. The sonically diverse synth invites users to really dig in to their patches or to sculpt new ones altogether. Korg polysix all sounds presets reason rack extensions. Polysix by korg synth analogue subtractive vst plugin. In july 20, korg introduced a polysix instrument for propellerhead reason 7. The polysix is, of course, a virtual analogue recreation of korg s hardware synth of the same name. If you have any reason to believe the ac voltage is too low, have it checked with a voltmeter before you turn on the power supply switch. The polysix is full of knobs and buttons, that gives you instant access to all of the parameters and effects. Are the patches from polysix for reason and programs from polysix in korg.

I love the monopoly and the polysix just kind of fell into trial with me because i was looking for a synth with tweakable bass patches. I tried tres and thought it was ok, meteora well just i will be nice. Sound design propellerhead reason reason korg polysix extension now reason 6. This commercial sound set which has been sold now is donation ware 5 10. Korg polysix original settings chart book part of the original manual set ebay in pretty good condition for age, this book was originally supplied with the polysix when new. The polysix is perhaps the most overlooked synth in the korg legacy collection. With a surprisingly fullsounding voice structure, chorusphaseensemble effects and performance. Berliner tobias munzer produces a small range of midibased mod kits for synths including korgs poly61 and monopoly and rolands juno6 and 60, but his analogue upgrade for the polysix is our favourite. The korg polysix ps6 is a 61 key 6 voice polyphonic synthesizer, featuring a single oscillator sawpulse waveform with sub and a dedicated pwm lfo, white noise. These are not designed by me lizard but programmed from old data and my recollection of how the patches sound. The rack extension instrument uses korg s component modeling technology to model the companys classic 80s sixvoice analogue. Its been an unreserved thumbsup for korg s bundle of software synths so far. Sometimes it works for a few minutes, other times it works for an hour before the particular patch issue arises or until it freezes with all patch leds illuminated.

This page contains patches and sound banks for polysix part of the korg legacy collection and polysix re rack extension synthesizer instruments by korg. Whats funny is i thought the same thing about how fast it was to program. 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. Vse boardwide rules and guidelines if your help request has been solved, please edit your first post in order to select the topic. Review of korg polysix rack extension for reason this movie is the first of a series of mini tutorials, exploring the range of instruments and effects available in reasons. Up until then, you had to be loaded to afford a prophet 5, oberheim obxa, or roland jupiter 8 at first glance it looks like a scaleddown monopoly, but really its not.

Polysix for reason ist zum kostenpflichtigen download. Korg polysix synthesizer key repair jim atwood in japan. Monopoly for reason uses korgs proprietary cmt component modeling technology to precisely model the electronic circuitry of the original analog instrument, capturing the exact sound and parameter response of the original. Polysix for reason uses korg s proprietary cmt component modeling technology to precisely model the electronic circuitry of the original analog instruments, capturing the exact sound and parameter response of the originals. The korg poly61 was released in 1982 as the successor to the polysix.

The poly61 can provide cool gritty basses or trippy analog sounds and fx. Do not use any type of plug except for standard phone plugs guitar type in the korg polysix input and output jacks. 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. A complete replacement board for the troubled korg polysix klm367 circuit board. 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. The new retro polysix refill contains 40 high quality presets for the korgs polysix rack extension. More recently, korg introduced a mobile ios application for ipad ipolysix, which faithfully reproduces the dynamics of the original. Polysix for reason is developed for propellerhead reason s rack. And was also part of the lac1 expansion for the korg oasys and is one of the korg kronos sound engines. Can you tell me anything about how to tune a polysix properly.

It came to life with the supervision of original developers and advisers. The korg polysix ps6 is a sixvoice programmable polyphonic analog synthesizer released. Ignoring the onscreen keyboard and control wheels, this is divided into six sections. When you start up legacy cell, youre presented with the performance page above. It does it in such a way, that the mean pitch of the polysix stays in tune. Polysix for reason is developed for propellerhead reason s rack extension format.

Polyphonic, programmable super synth korg legacy collection originally part of the first korg legacy collection and later the korg legacy collection. New retro polysix patches for polysix shop reason studios. A far cry from todays free downloadable synths and plugins on the internet. Released in 1981, around the same time as the juno6, the polysix was a much more affordable synth than anything korg had made before. The polysix is known to have been used by solar fields. Its distinctive string and pad sounds are often heard to this day. Korg collection for macwin software instruments korg.

Making wide arpeggiator patches using the korg polysix rack. The kiwisix adds a ton of features, fixes the battery issue, and adds midi. But if several patches are requested then the last patch for some reason wont have the f0 added. The polysix was the first analog synthesizer i bought. Kiwisix i bought the bundle that includes the new power board kiwisix upgrade for the korg polysix. Cold fusion is two sound banks for korg s polysix software based synthesizer. Reason rack extensions part 1 korg polysix loopmasters. Even though the polysix had patch memory and tape backup, i am including the patch sheet here by special request. This is not a tutorial that goes into parameters, features, but rather a demo of presets and how they can be fun to use. 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. This week i had an offer to buy a used korg polysix with keys that were completely dead. In july 20, korg introduced a polysix instrument for propellerhead reason. Korg polysix problems and repair jim atwood in japan. These outstanding presets were designed with the true nature of this classic synth in mind.

But the big ace in the polysix s hand was the ensemble effect. The wavestate isnt petite but youll be pleased with its potladen physical form if you find yourself doing any patch. I have some patches that i made in korg polysix, ms20 and wavestation along time ago that are in. The korg collection is a software synthesizer collection that completely reproduces the iconic synthesizer masterpieces that are still loved to this day. These are usually battery damaged which can be difficult and expensive to repair and render the synth unusable. So many new synthesizer developers are trying to achieve what companies like roland, korg, moog and others accomplished in the 70s and 80s. Keeping up with tradition, the demo song is also provided in reason 9. Korg monopoly vs korg polysix vintage synth explorer forums. The korg polysix is a true 6 voice polyphonic synth with filter and amp for each voice. The korg polysix is a premidi analog synthesizer that uses ssm2056 chips for its envelope generators and ssm2044 chips for its filters. Polysix for reason is a plugin instrument which simulates korg s legendary synthesizer, polysix. I then add fx live from the korg polysix and one sweeping fx patch from the bass station 2. This will be my first ever attempt at synth restoration, so ill probably come back here with questions every so often. However, each voice uses a single vco, but has selectable 1oct or 2 oct suboscillator for deep bass, organ timbres or any other sound requiring a doubled octave.

Mar 21, 20 hello, can anyone tell me by listening to it what is wrong with my polysix. I have owned a few polysix s in my time and this one takes the cake by far. The korg poly61ps61 is an analogue programmable polyphonic synthesizer released by korg in 1982, as a successor to the polysix. We give you the authentic analog experience that only korg can provide. Korg polysix sounds crazy vintage synth explorer forums. You then have to manually add an f7 to make the dump acceptable for some seq. I went to dial in the factory patches but they dont sound anything like they are supposed to, everything sounds kind of growly and over the top like an sh101 but i know a p6 does good brass, strings and even piano.

I have one p6 and i dont think theres a rom with patches. Wikipedia is a registered trademark of the wikimedia foundation, inc. 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. Review of korg polysix rack extension for reason this movie is the first of a series of mini tutorials, exploring the range of instruments and effects available in reasons new rack extensions. You can use these patches in the polysix, ou use them as basis and inspiration to build your own presets in the legacy cell, to get the benefit of integrated mdex effects, automation possibilities, or make layers with a ms20 or another polysix. It also had onboard patch storage and backup which the cheaper juno. Although it has a relatively limited feature set compared to some va plugins, it is still capable of producing some very useful results. No more hands on knobs when playing, and more tedious programming. These presets were designed with the true nature of this classic analog synth in mind. With a fullsounding voice structure, chorus phase ensemble effects and performance functions such as arpeggiator, and unison, the polysix became.

Korg legacy collection polysix software synthesizer. As the original manufacturer, korg is uniquely qualified to recreate our vintage analog synthesizers as software instruments. I will try to limit this page to things that add to the wealth of repair information that is already on the web. Get gadget and sound libraries korg official online shop. Polysix for reason uses korgs proprietary cmt component modeling technology to. Korg polysix rack extension propellerhead reason german. It is full offline installer standalone setup of korg polysix v1. Dec 12, 2012 guide to reason rack extensions part 1 korg polysix duration. Propellerheads new plugins format, rack extension version of korg s classic and everpopular polysix. Korg polysix has some new sound banks cold fusion for korg polysix is two new banks of presets for korg polysix. The polysix programmable sixvoice polyphonic analog synthesizer was introduced in 1981. Korg monopoly and polysix vintage synth patch sheets. Korg s wonderful 4vco monopoly synth from 1981, and its sibling the polysix. While not as powerful, it used ssm2044 4pole voltagecontrolled filters, giving the.