A far cry from todays free downloadable synths and plugins on the internet. Do not use any type of plug except for standard phone plugs guitar type in the korg polysix input and output jacks. Versions of this soundsets for korg i3 and korg x3, see here. 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. 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. The polysix is full of knobs and buttons, that gives you instant access to all of the parameters and effects.
This software is a full digital replica emulation of the hardware polysix. These presets were designed with the true nature of this classic analog synth in mind. Polysix signature patches for polysix shop reason studios. Reason rack extensions part 1 korg polysix loopmasters. While not as powerful, it used ssm2044 4pole voltagecontrolled filters, giving the polysix a warm, rounded, and organic sound. Korg monopoly demo for reason 8 0, jan 2015 duration.
In fact it had a lot of great new features such as 32 memory patches, 6 voices of polyphony, cassette backup of memory, even programmable modulation effects and chorus, phase, ensemble. 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 polysix is perhaps the most overlooked synth in the korg legacy collection. It was the last korg to have that, since its successor the poly61 introduced dcos and digital programming. This commercial sound set which has been sold now is donation ware 5 10. There is a software emulator of the polysix included in the korg legacy collection called polysix legacy edition. The polysix is, of course, a virtual analogue recreation of korg s hardware synth of the same name.
Polysix for reason is developed for propellerhead reasons rack extension format. It is full offline installer standalone setup of korg polysix v1. Up until then, you had to be loaded to afford a prophet 5, oberheim obxa, or roland jupiter 8. Korg polysix all sounds presets reason rack extensions. Guide to reason rack extensions part 1 korg polysix. Reason rack extensions part 1 korg polysix tutorial and overview of the new reason rack extensions polysix synth for propellerheads reason. Polysix for reason uses korgs proprietary cmt component modeling technology to. Polysix for reason is a plugin instrument which simulates korg s legendary synthesizer, polysix. Cold fusion is two sound banks for korg s polysix software based synthesizer. 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. New retro polysix patches for polysix shop reason studios. Polysix for reason is developed for propellerhead reason s rack extension format. I tried tres and thought it was ok, meteora well just i will be nice.
The polysix programmable sixvoice polyphonic analog synthesizer was introduced in 1981. Although it has a relatively limited feature set compared to some va plugins, it is still capable of producing some very useful results. Dec 18, 2006 there isnt any automatic tuning on the korg polysix, the reason it comes into tune is because the vcos warm up pretty quickly. Korg polysix rack extension for reason the big soundtest. 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 reason s new rack extensions. A complete replacement board for the troubled korg polysix klm367 circuit board. Jun 01, 2014 80s electro 80017a analog synthesizers battery replacement boss rc50 boss rc300 drum machine extreme sample converter floppy drive gaia guitar japan japanese japan musicians jim atwood jim atwood in japan juno 6 juno 106 keyboard korg polysix korg polysix patches korg polysix repair korg polysix synthesizer looking for nagano band mc5534a. In july 20, korg introduced a polysix instrument for propellerhead reason 7. Korg polysix problems and repair jim atwood in japan.
The korg polysix is a premidi analog synthesizer that uses ssm2056 chips for its envelope generators and ssm2044 chips for its filters. Korg polysix resources for propellerheads reason software. Here is a redrawn schematic of the antilog circuit. Whats funny is i thought the same thing about how fast it was to program. The rack extension instrument uses korgs component modeling technology to model the companys classic 80s sixvoice analogue. These are not designed by me lizard but programmed from old data and my recollection of how the patches sound. It does it in such a way, that the mean pitch of the polysix stays in tune. Keeping up with tradition, the demo song is also provided in. The polysix is known to have been used by solar fields. 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. With a fullsounding voice structure, chorus phase ensemble effects and performance functions such as arpeggiator, and unison, the polysix became. Are the patches from polysix for reason and programs from polysix in korg legacy collection compatible. The polysix has warmsounding real analog oscillators, softer and brassyer sounding than the juno.
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 polysix ps6 is a sixvoice programmable polyphonic analog synthesizer released. I will try to limit this page to things that add to the wealth of repair information that is already on the web. Today i ran through some korg polysix special fx patches that ive been working on and collecting for the past couple of months. So many new synthesizer developers are trying to achieve what companies like roland, korg, moog and others accomplished in the 70s and 80s. Nov 21, 2008 2 responses to korg polysix free reason refill from lizard jj. The polysix was the first analog synthesizer i bought. Polysix by korg synth analogue subtractive vst plugin. I have one p6 and i dont think theres a rom with patches. The service manual does not do a very good job of explaining how to adjust the tuning trimmers. It contains 64 patches of the original patches shipped with the unit. Its distinctive string and pad sounds are often heard to this day.
Many a real korg polysix has failed due to battery corrosion on the klm367 pcb. Get gadget and sound libraries korg official online shop. These are usually battery damaged which can be difficult and expensive to repair and render the synth unusable. Polysix for reason is a plugin instrument which simulates korgs legendary synthesizer, polysix. The new retro polysix refill contains 40 high quality presets for the korgs polysix rack extension. This is not a tutorial that goes into parameters, features, but rather a demo of presets and how they can be fun. Making wide arpeggiator patches using the korg polysix rack. No more hands on knobs when playing, and more tedious programming. In addition to replicating the original sounds, the polysix software synthesizers also provide a wide range of new functionality for contemporary sound creation. This page contains patches and sound banks for polysix part of the korg legacy collection and polysix re rack extension synthesizer instruments by korg. One of my favorite sounds ever is the korg legacy vst polysix bass. The korg poly61ps61 is an analogue programmable polyphonic synthesizer released by korg in 1982, as a successor to the polysix. This pack contains, no bs, some of the cleanest synthwave drum samples that you will lay your hands on anywhere on the web.
Can you tell me anything about how to tune a polysix properly. And was also part of the lac1 expansion for the korg oasys and is one of the korg kronos sound engines. 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. With a surprisingly fullsounding voice structure, chorusphaseensemble effects and performance. These outstanding presets were designed with the true nature of this classic synth in mind. 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. 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. 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. I then add fx live from the korg polysix and one sweeping fx patch from the bass station 2. The reason i still perceive them as totally different is because they are totally different.
Im a huge fan of integrating synth fx into jams and compositions and have been greatly inspired by patrick cowley of the late 70s and early 80s. I believe i go through about 7 or 8 korg polysix patches in the video and everything is improvised. Dec 12, 2012 i thought id provide a quick video demonstrating how fun and simple this synth is. This is not a tutorial that goes into parameters, features, but rather a demo of presets and how they can be fun to use. I have some patches that i made in korg polysix, ms20 and wavestation along time ago that are in. It also had onboard patch storage and backup which the cheaper juno lacked until the upgraded juno60 model. Its been an unreserved thumbsup for korg s bundle of software synths so far.