Discussion about the Korg PolySix synthesizer

So I tried re-calibrating all the filters in my Polysix.  While it didn't affect the frequency response of the synth, it should did make the high-resonance settings a lot more musical.  If you're interested, here's a discussion of what I found...

http://synthhacker.blogspot.com/2013/02/high-frequencies-polysix-adjustments.html

I guess that I've got more investigation yet to come.

Chip

--- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, Terje Winther <terje.winther@...> wrote:
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> It is all down to calibration, me thinks.
> The sound of the Polysix can be changed quite a lot depending on how  
> you calibrate the synth. Stick to the factory standard and you get one  
> sound - press the VCAs and you get another sound.
> It is probably some differences between the synths, though.
> But still: if they sound close it is all down to calibration, me thinks.
> 
> Den 17. feb.. 2013 kl. 17.41 skrev chipaudette:
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> > Hi All,
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> > I own both a Mono/Poly and Polysix. I had the Mono/Poly first and,  
> > given that the two synths are of the same vintage and share much of  
> > their circuit design, I got the Polysix assuming that it would be a  
> > poly synth that sounded very similar, which is what I wanted.
> >
> > When i got the Polysix, I found certain small (but important!)  
> > differences in sound. I've started to quantify the differences in  
> > the output of the two synths. If you're interested in frequency  
> > analyses and whatnot, you might choose to check out my figures and  
> > discussion...
> >
> > http://synthhacker.blogspot.com/2013/02/high-frequencies-polysix-vs-monopoly.html
> >
> > I'm definitely interested in any comments that you might have. The  
> > boost in treble frequencies relative to the ideal sawtooth is of  
> > particular interest to me. Any theories?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Chip
> >
> > 
> 
> Terje Winther
> terje.winther@...
> http://www.wintherstormer.no/
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