Discussion about the Korg PolySix synthesizer

--- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, Einar Ekström <einarekstrom@...> wrote:
>
> Hehe, I was looking at that same German eBay auction for the Polysix. 
> I actually wrote that first question you quoted in your message. I 
> was in contact with him a few times, this is what I understood is the 
> problem:
> 
> When playing in polyphonic mode there's a problem with one of the 
> voices: there's a "dunpf" sound occuring periodically every 4-5 
> seconds. He also said he thought it might be related to the LFO 
> somehow. In unison mode and chord mode this "dumpf" sound is not 
> present.
> 
> I was waiting for the price to drop even further (the original "buy 
> it now" was set at 299 euros) since I would have expected a repair 
> bill in order to get it working. But you got it!
> 
> Good luck and hope everything works out!
> 
> /Einar  
>  
> 
> --- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "blacknred123" <blacknred123@> 
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi thanks to you both for the replys!!! If it is a vco or vcf is 
> this
> > easily repairible?!?!
> > 
> > --- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "Chromatest J. Pantsmaker"
> > <chromatest@> wrote:
> > >
> > > It sounds like the 5th voice has a bad chip somewhere.. either 
> the vco
> > > or vcf.  just my guess.
> > > 
> > > On 5/20/07, blacknred123 <blacknred123@> wrote:
> > > > Hi I just purchased a Polysix from Ebay of a German guy there 
> seems to
> > > > be a minor problem which has been badly translated with I guess
> > > > babelfish "
> > > > Q:      Hello again. I wrote to you earlier with a question. 
> Now I
> > just
> > > > wonder, could you specify that problem with the "low sound"? 
> How loud
> > > > is it, does it disturb...more   19-May-07
> > > > A:      One Voice must be configure new on the platine. thanks.
> > > >
> > > > His answer is the part that confuses me could anyone shed 
> anylight or
> > > > specifically explain what he might mean and is this a major 
> problem!?
> > > > it would be much appreciated!! also
> > > >
> > > > Q:      Hi, do you know if the battery has been changed or if it
> > is still
> > > > the original? Also, does that 'dumpf' sound get in the way of
> > > > playing?        20-May-07
> > > > A:      Battery is original. The dumpf come every 5th time when
> > playing
> > > > polymode or Arpeggiator. In Unisono Mode not.
> > > >
> > > > Could anyone explain what is a "dumpf" sound I'm either missing
> > > > something obvious or it's another bad translation i was 
> thinking a hum
> > > > that might have something to do with the other question.
> > > > I read that this can be a problem with some poly's and can be 
> sorted
> > > > with some tinfoil, but I' m at a loss as to where i read that. 
> Anyway
> > > > sorry for the long first post and would be extremely greatful of
> > any help.
> > > > Thanks in advance
> > > >
> > > > Sean
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > PolySix "Digiest" Page: http://www.acc.umu.se/~amber/Poly6
> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > 
> > > 
> > > -- 
> > > .sig
> > > -Chromatest J. Pantsmaker
> > > http://www.chromatest.net
> > >
> >
>

Cheers thanks!!! I've been after one for a while and saw one go for
£300 in the Uk!?!? which i thought was abit deep!? I don't think it'll
be a real problem for me, not that bothered and i rekon i can always
work round it if it's a touch intrusive! I'm guessing your also UK
based!??! If so do you know of any resonable synth repaires!? I'm on a
tight budget hence buying one that was a little bit wonky. Did you get
one yourself in the end!! Cheers again for the reply

Sean