Hi there,
Thanks for letting me join,
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Now I shall ask the same annoying question that probably brings most people here...
What to do when your (My) Polly Mk1 starts emitting white noise and other odd (but kinda cool) sounds no matter what program you type in.
I was able to redesign things to my taste (1 or 2 patches) but 1. There seemed to be some modulation I could never get rid of, like the DCO was stuck north on the joystick.
2. Why did this happen? I didn't mind some of the F'ed up sounds, but I want them to be there because I put them there, I don't want my synth to be spontaneously reprograming it's self at will.
Everything I've read points towards a battery problem (But I don't use batteries?) and the fix is to play the factory tape through the tape input and moving all switches to the "open position" Then it's a matter of gain staging it properly in order for the 800 to accept the data.
Is this correct?
I'm dyslexic and often have problems following directions, so if anyone could point by point the process for me that would be amazing, also, I really don't care about the factory sounds so if you have any great patches of your own feel free to send them, I mainly want to understand and be able to fix the problem should it occur in the future.
I am a signed artist (Metropolis records, Skinny Puppy, Bauhaus, Mindless self indulgence, Probably should;t mention my own act or it will seem like spamming) so if you help me out and send me a few patches, maybe I could give some programming credits out on the next record?
Anyway, we aren't big enough to have on-call techs, and are rehearsing for a tour, So we need to deal with this stuff on our own, I plan to use the polly in "Keytar" mode for stunt during the show (Includes fireless explosions, it's going to be awesome) and even if I wasn't I love this thing and want to let it shine!
I know "Google, Search button ect. is my friend" but I have already invested time in it and haven't found any point by point instructions, or WAV. files for that matter! So, I am requesting your help, talk me through it, and then maybe I can pass it along and help the next guy (Or gal)
Again, I have a first addition Polly so, as I understand it, there's no battery? doesn't make sense, as this unit has spent plenty of time with out batteries OR plugged into the wall without malfunctioning,
So lack of constant power is NOT the answer.
anyway, your help will be appreciated and I'll be sure to pay it forward,
Thanks.