Discussion about the Korg PolySix synthesizer

On Sun, 08 May 2005 00:14:43 -0000, Mike wrote
> This looks very useful, as I can create filter swells with the cutoff
> freq.
>
> But how do I use it?\ufffd I can't use an ordinary sustain pedal (I've
> tried)... in the manual it says to use the MS-01 footpedal but I'm
> sure those are long gone....can I make my own pedal for this?\ufffd Or is
> there anything on the market nowadays that will work?

You'll need something that will provide a control voltage. A swell pedal must 
have a battery to provide that. 

I have used the VCF in (as well as the arp trig) to control the synth from 
both another synth and from a sequencer. I can't remember if it conforms to 
Moog S-trig, but it trigs like the Yamaha synths. I also can't remember if 
VCF is oct/Volt or Volt/Hz. 

But I did hook it up correctly once, and was able to use the arp in sync with 
the Yamama CS-30 built-in sequencer. Tons of fun. You can use the Yamaha to 
make a drum track and the PolySix arp to provide a bassline. Change of chord? 
Play another chord to the arp. 

/Frank