Re: [chromapolaris] Hard Reset
2016-10-10 by David Gowin
If you do LF-Diags-12-Stop, it wipes out everything Lower Function - D (Diagnostics) - 12, STOP / Erases all RAM and resets the microprocessor. Everything in
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distorted audio
2016-10-10 by yarreau@...
I am trying to get this old beast up and running. The issue is the distorted audio out. The sound file is with volume at 1/2 the full level. Any idea where I
Hard Reset
2016-10-10 by yarreau@...
Will I still be able to hear and program sounds after a hard reset (Lower/Diag/12)? or does that just remove the stored sounds? Bill
Re: [chromapolaris] Does anyone use Sync In or Out?
2016-10-08 by yarreau
sorry about the delay
Re: [chromapolaris] Panels contact info
2016-08-11 by Bob Grieb
pderocco@ix.netcom.com
Re: [chromapolaris] Panels.
2016-08-11 by Chris Goumas
Thanks, I m in the US, in Colorado. So, his email is: pderocco mail-signix.netcom.com? On Thursday, August 11, 2016 8:19 AM, Florian Anwander
Re: [chromapolaris] Panels.
2016-08-11 by Florian Anwander
Hello I ordered them just recently from Paul DeRocco (pderocco mail-sign ix.netcom.com). They cost $200 plus shipping (Insured Priority Mail International to
Panels.
2016-08-11 by Chris
Hi I need some replacement panels. How do I get them? Sent from my iPad
Re: [chromapolaris] Trouble with my Chroma Polaris
2016-08-09 by Bob Grieb
Maybe see if the EPROMs read correctly? Old EPROMs can sometimes lose bits here and there. You can erase and reprogram with the same data and they will be
Trouble with my Chroma Polaris
2016-08-09 by lou@...
I went to use my Chroma Polaris a while back and it displayed a pattern of of lights on the LED but is other wise not functional. I can watch the data and
Re: [chromapolaris] optional Polaris Control Panel
2016-08-03 by Florian Anwander
Hello Am 03.08.2016 um 00:28 schrieb David Clarke ac151@freenet.carleton.ca ... Good hint! Searching in google for PEDAL 30-5712-700 the first hit is:
Re: [chromapolaris] optional Polaris Control Panel
2016-08-02 by David Clarke
... Paul DeRocco s answer is the definitive one - but for what it is worth, I can confirm that a (presumably) earlier version of the printed owner s manual
RE: [chromapolaris] optional Polaris Control Panel
2016-08-02 by Paul D. DeRocco
... Even though I designed the Polaris, I haven t a clue what that refers to. Never heard of it. It doesn t exist. I have no idea what it would be if it did
optional Polaris Control Panel
2016-08-02 by Florian Anwander
Hello, in the owners manual on page 28 (page 36 of the pdf) there is a note which says: The 5 pedal functions are accessable by using the optional Polaris
Re: [chromapolaris] looking for an audio repair on my chroma polaris in the USA
2016-07-04 by Mike Borish
I can fix it for you if you are near Chicago. -Mike On Monday, July 4, 2016 6:10 PM, yarreau yarreau@pacbell.net [chromapolaris]
looking for an audio repair on my chroma polaris in the USA
2016-07-04 by yarreau
Hello, I would appreciate any recommendations, many years ago my keyboard fell back end first onto the floor with the audio plug still in the jack, it
Re: [chromapolaris] very nice chromapolaris for sale soon - NYC area
2016-07-04 by masonhu@aol.com
very nice cosmetic shape have not opened to look at the membranes if interested, please indicate what additional information would be helpful for buyer s
RE: [chromapolaris] Looking for a repairer in Dutch region
2016-07-03 by Wouter Veltmaat
Hi, Thanks for the tips. I will look into this and make some inquiries. Cheers, Wouter
Re: [chromapolaris] Looking for a repairer in Dutch region
2016-07-01 by Paolo albanese
Hi. I had my Chroma Polaris repaired by my technician in Ferrara, Italy. In the past he repaired other two Polaris apart mine. If you are interested I can give
Re: [chromapolaris] Looking for a repairer in Dutch region
2016-07-01 by florian anwander
Hello Here some recommendations from http://www.sequencer.de/synth/index.php/Reparatur on german repairers in the north west region. I don t have experience
RE: [chromapolaris] Looking for a repairer in Dutch region
2016-07-01 by Robert Fales
Hi, In the states here there are some and maybe you should look into it. But, I m sure the shipping will be high. I wish I could give you some info in Europe
Looking for a repairer in Dutch region
2016-06-29 by Wouter Veltmaat
Hi people, Who knows a Polaris specialist repairer in the Dutch region (or Belgium, Luxemburg or Germany)? I have a broken Polaris with some problems powering
Re: [chromapolaris] Does anyone use Sync In or Out?
2016-04-16 by Nick Zampiello
We do all the sync with a Roland SBX80 and a few garfield boxes. old pics but... ... It’s been a long time coming and the time is night! New Alliance North
Re: [chromapolaris] Does anyone use Sync In or Out?
2016-04-16 by David Clarke
... I can confirm that I don t. Even in days past, I typically used other HW to provide the sync for older drum machines.
Re: [chromapolaris] Does anyone use Sync In or Out?
2016-04-16 by Nick Zampiello
Sync is a great way to get old analogs in time. the Jupiter 8 has sync input for the arpeggiator and it s fun as hell. z NEW ALLIANCE EAST!!!! ... New
Re: [chromapolaris] Does anyone use Sync In or Out?
2016-04-16 by Nekoma
Hi Paul , I try to use ,but I have only trig out Drum and sequencers . I Want to know how to right connect with other rum or sequencers . Bes tregards . Mario
Does anyone use Sync In or Out?
2016-04-15 by Paul D. DeRocco
Is this a feature that anyone actually uses at this late date? It was put in for syncing with ancient drum machines. -- Ciao, Paul D. DeRocco
Re: [chromapolaris] Chroma Polaris RAM Firmwre .
2016-03-12 by Nekoma
Thank You SO much, David. I Understand perfect now ! Ciao
Re: [chromapolaris] Chroma Polaris RAM Firmwre .
2016-03-07 by David Clarke
... The overall firmware is 32KB in size. So - you either load this as four 8KB EPROM images, or two 16KB EPROM images (depending on whether you re using 2764
Re: [chromapolaris] Chroma Polaris RAM Firmwre .
2016-03-07 by <sukhoy27@...>
Hi , I downloaded the Rev. 11 Firmware, and now I have these files polaris.bin z10_8k.bin z11_8k.bin z12_8k.bin z12_16k.bin z13_8k.bin z13_16k.binI
RE: [chromapolaris] Bank switch freezes polaris
2016-02-17 by Paul D. DeRocco
... Yes, that s a common problem with the early power supplies. Which is why there is a later rev of the supply that doesn t have a reset threshold adjustment.
RE: [chromapolaris] Bank switch freezes polaris
2016-02-17 by Bob Grieb
Hi, Of course Paul D is the expert here. I had an idea that I wanted to throw out: If the reset threshold is not set correctly, could the supply dip enough
RE: [chromapolaris] Bank switch freezes polaris
2016-02-17 by Wouter Veltmaat
Hi Paul, It stalled after pushing a bank button. Besides switching it on did stall most of the time as well. Guess some part in the power circuit is acting up.
RE: [chromapolaris] Bank switch freezes polaris
2016-02-16 by Paul D. DeRocco
... When does the freeze occur, when you press the letter, or when you press the subsequent number? Do all the other switches on the right side of the panel
Bank switch freezes polaris
2016-02-16 by fuse@...
Hi, Has anyone had this? When you switch banks the polaris freezes. But you can select programs in the bank that is selected. You can use midi program change
Re: [chromapolaris] failing Polaris autotune
2016-02-09 by Eric Frampton
Hi Paul (and list) - Following up from my last report, I did go on and change all the timing circuit logic, starting with Z37, and that was indeed the ticket.
Re: [chromapolaris] failing Polaris autotune
2016-02-04 by Eric Frampton
Hi Paul - ... Sadly, it does not. It tends to sound perhaps slightly more in-tune than the second oscillator on a given voice, but that ain’t saying much.
Re: [chromapolaris] failing Polaris autotune
2016-02-04 by Eric Frampton
Hi JL - ... They change pitch as fast as they’re supposed to. ... I had a spare DAC in my parts box that I bought for another project that is tested and
Re: failing Polaris autotune
2016-01-27 by John Leimseider
Do the voices glide instead of change pitch sharply? Maybe the fast/slow for the S/Hs... I still suspect a low bit bad on the DAC. The oscillators would fail,
RE: [chromapolaris] failing Polaris autotune
2016-01-27 by Paul D. DeRocco
... Other question: when you forcibly enable the channels, does the first oscillator sound in tune? I m wondering if it gets part way through the process on
Re: [chromapolaris] failing Polaris autotune
2016-01-26 by Eric Frampton
Yes, when forcibly enabled the channels sound completely normal otherwise. e
RE: [chromapolaris] failing Polaris autotune
2016-01-25 by Paul D. DeRocco
... It could be. But I d still like to know if the channels sound normal-but-out-of-tune if you forcibly enable them. -- Ciao, Paul D. DeRocco
Rre: [chromapolaris] failing Polaris autotune
2016-01-25 by Eric Frampton
Alas, that wasn’t it. Solid connections there, and when I measured the output of the ALT buffer I made sure to probe at the input pin of Z46 in the timer
RE: [chromapolaris] failing Polaris autotune
2016-01-24 by Paul D. DeRocco
... The most likely culprit is a bad connection to the output board. When tuning, the signal from each channel is routed to a different line (ALT OUT) to the
failing Polaris autotune
2016-01-24 by Eric Frampton
Hi all - I’ve got a Polaris on the bench with some issues. It came in with a dying membrane, so the first order of business was to replace that. Done and
Re: [chromapolaris] Chroma Polaris RAM Firmwre .
2016-01-20 by <sukhoy27@...>
Thank You so much for The link !I am ready to prepare the 4 eproms .Thank You to all for great help !!!Mario.P.S. I d like to improve the processor with new
Re: [chromapolaris] Chroma Polaris RAM Firmwre .
2016-01-14 by Chris Ryan
Sorry, here’s the link: Polaris EPROM Code . ... Sorry, here’s the link: Polaris EPROM Code . On 2016-01-13, at
Re: [chromapolaris] Chroma Polaris RAM Firmwre .
2016-01-14 by Chris Ryan
Sorry for the ridiculously long delay. You can now find the download on the Polaris EPROM Code page at the Chroma site. Chris
RE: [chromapolaris] Polaris Frozen and no sound following membrane install [2 Attachments]
2015-12-20 by holyqabalah@...
That s the same thing that happened to me. Most of the LEDs lit up, nothing was responsive and no sound out of the board. Found out the power supply voltage
RE: [chromapolaris] Chroma Polaris RAM Firmwre .
2015-12-10 by J.D. McEachin
At 09:42 PM 12/3/2015, Paul D. DeRocco pderocco@ix.netcom.com ... Chris, do you think you could post that to the site? My Polaris is running rev. 5, and I d