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----- You're asking about some non-trivial mods to the synth. You might need to cut/desolder existing components to insert your mods. How do you feel about that?
I'm interested in doing each mod as it appears likely to work, and not be damaging by design. User error is something I can accept, if it happens.
----- How handy are you with a soldering iron?
I'm handy enough. For years I've been handling full recording studio hardware projects in a studio where I just "retired" from being house engineer. But all has been with audio paths (sometimes complex)... Snakes, plates, connections, bays, mults, etc.. No circuits. I just need to get a more accurate set of tools, learn astutely, and be careful.
----- If you end up breaking your Polysix while doing your mods, how sad would you feel (until you hopefully got it working again)?
It would fucking suck. It's my favorite instrument by far. I would be willing to pay a tech to take over and bring it back to life. I know several world class techs. There's a large risk at hand∗ but also a tremendously musical benefit as well. So it's a chance to take for something pretty cool. And this stuff is fun.
----- Finally, do you have an oscilloscope for debugging?
I can borrow a tektronix from my buddy for a while. Or buy a modern one if I'm going to be doing this a lot more. Got any recommendations on one that's simple and affordable?
----- If you can relate your experience in these areas, it'll affect our discussion of the feasibility of the mods that you've proposed.
Do I pass?
It sure would be exciting to be able to have this developed and posted here on the forum, since everyone can gain from this and choose to mod accordingly.
It looks like there was an autocorrect typo in my original post.. Filter EG frequency.. Was supposed to be CV, not EG.
I'm looking to harness this synth like one would an MS20 or the like. The polysix is simple but versatile, but could be so much more usable. If all of the LFO's could potentially patched to affect eachother, and affect cutoff, affect resonance.. If there could be a trigger input for LFO's to restart, Yada Yada. Etc etc. who knows. It wouldn't just be tweaker results, it would be very musically articulate usable tools. Save a few patch notes with a setting number and it's all recallable. Like a voyager xl but cooler sounding :) I just sold my voyager. Not an xl though.
I'd want to start with TWO mods. Something cv out and something cv in.