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Subject: Re: [korgpolyex] Re: Poly800 Mk1 vs Mk2 and mod order

From: w.james.meagher@...
Date: 2012-08-05

Perfect Blaine - thanks. Nice to know that I can get either without a compromise in sound. I never used the chorus on my M1 and doubt I'd ever use the d-delay on the M2. I suppose based on this info that it wouldn't really make any sense to get an M2 unless it's quite "cheap".

Does it make any great difference what order the mods are applied in?.. Except of course that there's no reason installing Atomahawk prior to MoogSlayer & FM mods. I wonder because I might come across a used P800 that already has Hawk or MoogSlayer installed.

Cheers,
James

Sent from my iPhone

On 2012-08-05, at 2:01 PM, "bimmerfan222" <bperkins211@...> wrote:

 

It's my understanding by comparing schematics/parts between a M1/M2 that the raw sound is exactly the same. IE, if you turn FX off of both a M1/M2 and play the same exact patch/set parameters, you couldnt tell the difference in how they sound.

M2's typically sell for about 300+ on ebay vs. a M1 goes for about 200. You save money on both the Keyboard/HAWK kit and extra installation steps.
If you already have a digital delay/reverb unit, you wont be missing out on the extra FX... you could make a M1 sound very similar to the M2. That a no brainer ;)

There is a difference in the sequencers between an unmodded M1 and M2.. but after a HAWK mod on both, they are both the same. That part I missed in my earlier post.

-Blaine

--- In korgpolyex@yahoogroups.com, w.james.meagher@... wrote:
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> Thanks Blaine - that was an extremely detailed reply.
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> Should I believe then that there is no actual perceivable difference in basic tone between the two? I shouldn't worry about getting the MkII and thinking it's not as punchy or sparkly or whatever as the MkI?
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> James
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> Sent from my iPhone
>