Discussion about the Korg PolySix synthesizer

mmh i guess a midi to cv converter is a little bit cheaper. (90\u20ac) but also a 
good solution and maybe its possible to change more parameters in future.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael" <DrDream9@aol.com>
To: <PolySix@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 1:24 AM
Subject: [PolySix] A dream fullfilled.... midi......!


> To all Polysix fans........
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> Wanted to share with someone.....
> I'm so excited.....I'm feeling faint........
> I have to sit down.....
> Oh my god....someone dial 911......
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> I can die a content man now....
> because a Polysix of mine now has midi.....
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> Since 1982 I've had a Polysix.....
> Always would say with a whine....."I wish the Polysix had midi..."
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> I ordered the Midi Interface Upgrade from Virtual Music....
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> that's   VIRTUAL MUSIC   around $170.00
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> 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.....
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> Too many parameters spoil the soup.....
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> 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.....
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> 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 )
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> 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....)
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> Has the ambulence arrived yet......?   ( slump.... )
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> MG
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