Sounds great --
also sounds very similar to the interface installation that I offer
for $65
(however, mine's NOT a self-install kit; I do the installation).
Details at:
http://home.earthlink.net/~klosmon/analogsynthservice/id4.html~GMM
--- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "Michael" <DrDream9@a...> wrote:
> To all Polysix fans........
>
> Wanted to share with someone.....
> I'm so excited.....I'm feeling faint........
> I have to sit down.....
> Oh my god....someone dial 911......
>
> I can die a content man now....
> because a Polysix of mine now has midi.....
>
> Since 1982 I've had a Polysix.....
> Always would say with a whine....."I wish the Polysix had midi..."
>
> I ordered the Midi Interface Upgrade from Virtual Music....
>
> that's VIRTUAL MUSIC around $170.00
>
> A synth upgrade company in Europe.... somewhere......
> They offer a Polysix midi "cludge" that accepts midi note on and
> off....
> It's perfect.... that's all I really need or want.....
>
> Too many parameters spoil the soup.....
>
> It's a socket kit....
> Lift your processor chip....
> plug small kit PC brd into open processor socket....
> Plug processor into kit PC brd socket.....
>
> Mount the midi female connector to back of keyboard....
> ( this is the hardest part.... a 5/8ths inch hole is needed...
> and two 1/8" holes for the mounting screws.......
> Make sure your wires are out of the way.....
> Drill a pilot hole first.....use gentle force...
> gradually larger bits...
> until the proper diameter is reached....
> If rushed the metal will grab a large bit...or....
> drill bit will push through...cutting though god knows what...
> Don't hurry this easy step...
> it's a large hole for a hand-drill....a "uni-bit" is a good idea...
> and don't worry about popping the Polysix's cherry status....
> I'd take a functional midified Polysix over some pristine unit
> any day.....a sequenced Polysix has potential to impress )
>
> So there you have it......
> It's a ecconomical alternative.....
> I believe Virtual Music's link is in this group's link section...
> They came through....Product does as advertised....
> ( My package missed me somehow first shipping...wound up back in
> Europe...They got hold of me...comfirmed address...and re-sent...
> Had it in a week....)
>
> Has the ambulence arrived yet......? ( slump.... )
>
> MG