Discussion about the Korg PolySix synthesizer

On 5/20/07, blacknred123 <blacknred123@yahoo.co.uk> 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
>
>
>
>


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-Chromatest J. Pantsmaker
http://www.chromatest.net

> 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.

> > 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
>

> > > 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
> >
>

>
> 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
>

> I would be Inclined to get a step up converter rather than rewiring,
> not that you should really have to do that, though not 100% sure
>