saving Polaris programs on a computer, and exporting them back
2009-07-29 by thomas wilk
... Hi Paul-- Thank you so much for your response it was very helpul. It has helped me solve one half of my problem. This is what is happening: I have a
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Re: [chromapolaris] going rate for Chroma (not polaris)
2009-07-29 by Chris Ryan
... See the price history I maintain on my Chroma site. Any additional info (for instance, if you buy this one) is appreciated. Chris
Re: [chromapolaris] going rate for Chroma (not polaris)
2009-07-29 by Brinkmann Music
There is a Chroma (not polaris) available nearby asking $750 US dollars. What is the going rate for a good working Chroma?
RE: [chromapolaris] Bulk data dump/ bulk data transmit
2009-07-29 by Paul D. DeRocco
... The only panel-accessible function for sending a program out of the Polaris is LOWER FUNCTION, CASSETTE, 12, which transmits the current program in the
Bulk data dump/ bulk data transmit
2009-07-28 by thomas wilk
Hello-- I ve looked for the answer to my question on previous posts, but I couldn t find it. If this is a redundant question, please just redirect me to the
Re: Chroma Polaris Service Manual
2009-07-05 by rizzitech
... Thank you very much Steve Grom. That is going to be very useful in my getting my Chroma Polaris up and running. It sat for a while and it lost it sounds.
Re: Chroma Polaris Service Manual
2009-07-03 by Robert Weigel
... That s great Chris. A lot of people will appreciate that! -Bob
Chroma Polaris Service Manual
2009-07-01 by Chris Ryan
New on the Rhodes Chroma site this month is the entire Polaris Service Manual in hypertext format, including large format schematics in PDF. The Computer
sequencer tempo jumping
2009-06-18 by wasteking1
it appears that my Polaris s sequencer occasionally jumps to a faster tempo for all my recorded sequences. usually it starts fine , but after a few patch
Re: [chromapolaris] dimensions of polaris???
2009-05-25 by David Clarke
... Here are the approx. measurements: 39.5 (100cm) x 15 (38cm) x 5 (13cm)
dimensions of polaris???
2009-05-25 by merlinzen
Hi, I have been offered a polaris, but it s a long way from me and I would have to get it shipped. In getting quotes for the freight, I need to know the
Re: [chromapolaris] step by step RIBBON WIRE FIX
2009-04-12 by Chris Ryan
... Any idea who did this? I was thinking it might make a nifty article on my Chroma site, where it would have a permanent home and wouldn t be broken up by
Chroma Interface Manual (1986)
2009-04-06 by Chris Ryan
I ve updated the Interface Manual on the Chroma site from the 1982 to the 1986 edition. This includes numerous changes and additions, particularly with respect
RE: [chromapolaris] Tuning/Channel Problems?
2009-03-29 by Paul D. DeRocco
... I think it s usually the 4051 analog switches that leak. They re pretty easy to find, since they re near the left end of each channel, which are the six
Tuning/Channel Problems?
2009-03-28 by charlespjackson
Recently I began to experience an issue with my Polaris going out of tune. Upon doing some research and reviewing older posts here regarding similar problems
Polaris Sysex
2009-02-01 by Chris Ryan
New on the Rhodes Chroma site this month is Polaris Sysex, an article by David Clarke [300831++] on his approach to accommodating variations in Polaris
RE: [chromapolaris] Assignable Volume Pedal?
2009-01-29 by Paul D. DeRocco
... I can t imagine that it works backward compared to the other things you can assign it to. If it s a non-Chroma pedal, then it s probably wired differently.
Assignable Volume Pedal?
2009-01-29 by charlespjackson
My question is regarding the Assignable modulation pedal. It seems that when attempting to program the pedal to adjust Volume it appears to be reversed? i.e.
Thanks, Frank, for the useful Polaris remote programming info
2009-01-26 by John Brod
Dear Frank, Many thanks for that info. I got a Polaris via Auction...and not only doesn t it tune...but the left 1/3 of sliders/buttons don t work. The info
Re: Hi from new Polaris Group member
2009-01-26 by MFAitkenJr
Hi, I m have the same issue you have only the sliders are working. I use Midiquest XL 10. Their editor is OK. There s a front panel emulation window
Re: [chromapolaris] Polaris midi question?
2009-01-24 by David Clarke
... What selections/controls do you manipulate to have it run in Unison mode from the keyboard? ... This really sounds like a midi echo/feedback loop. This
Re: Major Polaris Issue?
2009-01-23 by charlespjackson
... Excellent News! Problem had been fixed and quite easily I must add thanks to the recommendation provided above. This was indeed exactly the issue. I
RE: [chromapolaris] Major Polaris Issue?
2009-01-22 by Paul D. DeRocco
... Good point--forgot about that. It could also be too high, causing the CPU not to start up. The reset line doesn t hold the LEDs off, or zero the analog
Re: [chromapolaris] Major Polaris Issue?
2009-01-22 by David Clarke
... Following up to the responses of others, this can also occur because of the reset level adjustment ( DC OK Threshhold ) on the power supply being
Re: Major Polaris Issue?
2009-01-21 by bkuris
... You can try the NASA approach-- repeatedly power cycle (as many as 50 imes) waiting different amounts of time between cycles to if the CPU boots. I ve
RE: [chromapolaris] Major Polaris Issue?
2009-01-21 by Paul D. DeRocco
... The computer is crashed, so nothing is initialized. The LEDs power up in a random state, and the analog circuits have random control voltages on them. The
Major Polaris Issue?
2009-01-21 by charlespjackson
I have a Polaris that has seemingly seized up completely? Basically it powers on with about half the leds remaining lit. None of the push buttons are
Polaris midi question?
2009-01-18 by gregorius_12
Hi, I have 2 questions regarding the midi-mode. 1. How do I get the Polaris to play in Unison-mode over midi? I can control the Polaris with the midi-sequencer
Re: Modulation Pedal?
2008-12-28 by bkuris
I use a yamaha FC7 pedal with my polaris. It has a great feel and longer travel then other models. -Ben
Modulation Pedal?
2008-12-27 by charlespjackson
I ve recently acquired the Amazing Chroma Polaris:) It was equipped with the original sustain & metronome pedal. Though I do not have the pedal used to
Polaris Slider Set on eBay
2008-12-07 by Chris Ryan
(Not mine) Item #290280858888. Buy it now price of US$49.99. More than 10 available. From the description: Manufactured for exact drop-in replacements
Hi from new Polaris Group member
2008-12-01 by John Brod
Hi, Polaris People. Just joined this group: good to be part of it. Was an owner of a new Polaris, 1988--and was talked (reluctantly!) into selling it
Re: [chromapolaris] Notes randomly not playing ( EVEN WITH MIDI )
2008-11-15 by steven pistrich
while im not the big pro.... this does sound like what could happen with dirty key contacts... they are fairly easily cleanable,and you dont have to be
RE: [chromapolaris] Notes randomly not playing ( EVEN WITH MIDI )
2008-11-15 by Paul D. DeRocco
... If a synth channel is out, then playing a scale would cause a note to drop out every sixth note (fewer, if one or more channels have already been
Notes randomly not playing ( EVEN WITH MIDI )
2008-11-15 by ricardorucier
Hi Guys, This problem happened before, about a year ago. One of the keys weren t working, and I thought it was just out. Then I opened the top panel regarding
WTB: Broken Chroma Polaris
2008-10-18 by vintagesynths123
If you ve got one, please email me at minime123 at onebox dot com Thanks Mini
CEM 3374?
2008-10-18 by vintagesynths123
Anyone got a spare CEM 3374 chip? If so, please email me at minime123 at onebox dot com Thanks Mini
Re: Broken Chroma
2008-09-21 by mgrossm1
Sorry for the waste of time but I did not realize this was a polaris group. I found the forum for the Chroma. BTW, is was the filter cap in the power supply.
External control of parameters...
2008-09-16 by Phidippus Audax
I don t suppose anyone has created a Chroma Polaris controller template for the Evolution U-Control UC33e USB Controller ? Hint hint, nudge nudge, know what I
Re: Broken Chroma
2008-09-15 by Phidippus Audax
Obviously, blow/vacuum everything really well (but carefully and check for any loose connections. If you didn t already know, you can download the schematics
RE: [chromapolaris] Broken Chroma
2008-09-15 by Paul D. DeRocco
... That s what I d do. If I had to take a wild guess, I d guess the failure was in the power supply itself. Fortunately, it s a simple power supply (assuming
Broken Chroma
2008-09-15 by mgrossm1
I bought a broken Chroma and when I opened it up I found the fuse was missing. I assume whatever took out the fuse is still there. Does it make sense to first
Re: [chromapolaris] Anyone know what a Polaris does when..
2008-09-12 by David Clarke
... The ribbon cables for the left-hand panel (the one that usually gives the most problem) only carries signals for the buttons. If the cables are not hooked
Re: [chromapolaris] Anyone know what a Polaris does when..
2008-09-11 by Byroniv
my buttons stopped working, and I think the sliders too...I never use them though, not sure if the cables cracked or not...I use it basically as a Huge rack
Anyone know what a Polaris does when..
2008-09-11 by Oblomov & Jones
the ribbon cables are not hooked up if powered on, the silders always worked with dead panels but will it make a sound, or make the computer crazed? Also to do
Re: [chromapolaris] Re: Battery replacement fears...
2008-09-10 by Chris Ryan
There s another, perhaps obvious, option: the original Chroma. ... Chris
Re: Battery replacement fears...
2008-09-09 by Phidippus Audax
I ll keep her alive. It s just like my two DSS-1 s that I ve hung onto -more sophisticated samplers abound but it s got the phattist filters and a detuned
Re: [chromapolaris] Re: Battery replacement fears...
2008-09-09 by steven pistrich
i have both a polaris and a prophet o8...they are very diffrent in sound. But the 08 sounds thin compared to the Polaris. of the 7 diffrent
Re: [chromapolaris] Re: Battery replacement fears...
2008-09-09 by Brinkmann Music
I haven t played any poly that is as raw and in your face as the chroma polaris, except maybe an OBXA. That would include the new Prophet 8. I m not
Re: Battery replacement fears...
2008-09-09 by Phidippus Audax
Thanks... My Chroma Polaris has been is storage for almost a year as I ve moved and am building a studio. It is in practically mint condition and I ve used it