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Re: [PolySix] Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-08 by mpe1969@tpg.com.au

Thanks . It isn t a start up issue (...though it starts on the first note). I was able to see the problem on the oscilloscope (see new photo). There is an

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Re: [PolySix] Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-08 by Bob Grieb

The poly six may assign the same note to the same voice if it s played again after releasing the key.Lots of synths work this way. So it may be that the first

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Re: [PolySix] Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-07 by mpe1969@tpg.com.au

I just did another check. The arpeggiator is working correctly. The reason why it was jumping up an octave on oscillator 6 was because I had the add lower

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Re: [PolySix] Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-07 by mpe1969@tpg.com.au

Right. So hold is working (ha). I m used to mono synths where the next key pushed changes rather than adds the next pitch - as in the unison selection on the

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Re: [PolySix] Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-06 by Chromatest J. Pantsmaker

It s been a while since I ve played with my P6 (shame on me), but I m thinking that HOLD should keep playing that note until HOLD is released. I feel like

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Re: [PolySix] Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-06 by mpe1969@tpg.com.au

Good news. I replaced ic9 (added socket) and I have some action! I am now getting sounds! The oscilloscope showed more positive voltages on ic9 leg1 and when !

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Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-05 by radek.tymecki@op.pl

Tobias, it seems my CPU from key assigner is also dead. Is there any chance to get one from You?

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Re: [PolySix] Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-05 by mpe1969@tpg.com.au

Thanks (just about to go to bed, but did another quick check). IC9 pin2 is definately showing the same as pin 1. (problem) The oscilloscope works in reverse:

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Re: [PolySix] Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-05 by mpe1969@tpg.com.au

I have just added three more photos. Results from tonight. IC 7 and IC8 seem to be ok. (inverting voltages) Except pin 13 on ic7 voltage present butis a

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Re: MG Frequency LED Always On?

2015-05-04 by rp_brennan@yahoo.com

Hey Don, thank you for taking some time to explain the functions of the MG! I know that it is beyond simple, but it was no small thing to me - I really

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Re: [PolySix] Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-04 by mpe1969@tpg.com.au

No problem, I will have another go at taking photo s tonight. (flash doesn t work on screen so will set up a small tripod. Thanks again. I can say that I was

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Re: [PolySix] Key assign mode issue

2015-05-04 by Ben Stuyts

Hi, Your photos are now available in your photo album. I have photo upload set to moderated because of spammers abusing it in the past. Ben (Moderator)

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About the Sub OSC

2015-05-04 by kluber@hotmail.com

Hi there! I was wondering if it was possible to put a volume pot on the Sub Osc? It could be a really neat modification to do! I just remove D1 from the KLM

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Re: [PolySix] Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-04 by mpe1969@tpg.com.au

Thanks, I had another look tonight. I tried to upload some oscilloscope photos but they didn t seem to save to my album. IC9 has a dc around -2 to 2.5v that

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Re: MG Frequency LED Always On?

2015-05-03 by rp_brennan@yahoo.com

In other words, if I turn the MG wheel all the way down, will this shut off the LFO? Does the Frequency knob control the speed of the modulation, while the

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MG Frequency LED Always On?

2015-05-03 by rp_brennan@yahoo.com

Hello! I just acquired a PolySix. Been playing around with it. I feel like I m in over my head (new to synthesizers), but I know this can t be that

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Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-03 by mpe1969@tpg.com.au

Hi there, I ve been away for the weekend but managed to have a quick look tonight. My oscilloscope is a primitive analogue so I m a little limited. However I

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Re: [PolySix] Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-02 by Dave Garfield

Dear Bob,Oh my, NO! NOT over-posting! Rather, it means that you are our go-to source for in-depth knowledge about the quirks and shortcomings of the Korg

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Re: [PolySix] Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-01 by Dave Garfield

Dear Group,My humble apologies beforehand, but: When there s something strange,In your Poly - six,Who ya gonna call? BOB GRIEBSTER! WARNING: Original song

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Re: [PolySix] Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-05-01 by mpe1969@tpg.com.au

Thanks Bob. I had a look tonight. All I get on that pin is a noise looking wave. I was reading some earlier messages on this forum last night and thought I

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Re: Key assign mode issue

2015-04-30 by mpe1969@tpg.com.au

I replaced the cpu (thanks) and now my six diodes light up when testing (super). However... I still have issues. I only get a ticking sound. My filter and

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Re: [PolySix] Issue with Voice One

2015-04-24 by Chromatest J. Pantsmaker

Thanks for that! I just bought one. Less than $25 with free shipping from china. On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 11:15 PM, Roman modular@go2.pl [PolySix]

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Re: [PolySix] Issue with Voice One

2015-04-24 by Roman

If you can spare $25, then you have a scope. Look for DSO138 on eBay. It s DIY kit, all parts included. Works good for audio frequencies. Roman Dnia 23

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Re: [PolySix] Issue with Voice One

2015-04-23 by taylorjmandel@yahoo.com

The problem does appear on all waveforms. I will rerecord with different settings and in different octaves to help give you guys a better idea. I have some

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Re: [PolySix] Issue with Voice One

2015-04-23 by Bob Grieb

Also, it seems that on voice one, we hear a note that is one octavebelow the other voices. I wonder if the sub osc could be on for that one?Do you have

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Re: [PolySix] Issue with Voice One

2015-04-23 by Florian Anwander

Hello Does the problem appear on all waveform settings at the VCO or only at a certain setting? You are playing a quite high tone. So it is difficult to judge

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Re: Issue with Voice One

2015-04-23 by swamp.gigs@googlemail.com

Ah ok - try checking the 4051 on IC23. The schematics will show which pins to compare... helpful if you have a scope.

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Re: Issue with Voice One

2015-04-23 by taylorjmandel@yahoo.com

Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately I already tried that (should have said that in the first post) and the problem didn t follow so it doesn t seem like the

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Re: Issue with Voice One

2015-04-23 by swamp.gigs@googlemail.com

Hi, Try swapping IC32 for that voice with IC32 for another voice... These are the SSM2044 filter chips and reside near the leds for each voice. Obviously,

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Issue with Voice One

2015-04-23 by taylorjmandel@yahoo.com

Hello everyone. I m brand new to the forum, though I have done a little stalking in recent months, and have finally built up the courage to post a thread on

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