Discussion about the Korg PolySix synthesizer

I just purchased a polysix. I have a monopoly and think i really no
longer need it. What do you think? Does the polysix have similar
character?

Dear Ciscomanvann,

NOOOO!! They're two Different Creatures. I think you still need the
MonoPoly. Reasons:
* - They both use the SEM 2044 Transistor Ladder LPF chip, which is
about as close to a real Moog filter as one can go without violating
patents...
* - The MonoPoly delivers Kick-Ass Bass, what with its 4 stable SEM
2033 VCOs, which can be absolutely as PHATT as you like!
* - The MonoPoly has a WEALTH of modulation gimmicks that you just
won't find on the Polysix. Oscillator Sync, two LFOs ("MGs" in
Korg-speak), two Envelope Generators, Noise Source... It's
"semi-modular" in the best sense...
* - The Polysix has that NICE Chorus/Phase/Ensemble generator onboard.
That's a whole 'nother toy to play with, IMHO, and adds a LOT to the
PS-6's characteristic sound.
* - They Both have those Cool Arpeggiators, the Chord Hold mode, and
the Unison and Poly modes, too. (And, I have it on good authority that
the Operating System is virtually the same for both!)

Again, IMHO, the two synths, although developed simultaneously, are
'Apples and Oranges'. The MonoPoly allowed Korg to provide those
features most requested, while the Polysix provided lots of polyphony
(for the time) on a serious budget. One compensates for the other.
As you may have guessed, I use both, and find them Both indispensable
for their inherent strengths. The MonoPoly provides a good, solid
bass/lead foundation, while the Polysix fills in the 'gaps'.

I personally would urge you to keep 'em both, and use them to their
fullest. As a (2!) MonoPoly owner, I'm SURE that I haven't explored
half the stuff that these babies are capable of! :-D

Korg-ishly Yours,
Dave Garfield




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> I just purchased a polysix. I have a monopoly and think i really no
> longer need it. What do you think? Does the polysix have similar
> character?

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I also own both. Difficult question. To me a Mono/Poly definitively has a
unique character worth to keep it. Although I always would prefer my old
CS-40M over the MoPo just by the warmth of its sound, it has distinct
possibilities some other synths and a P6 in special cannot deliver - just
look at the detuning of 4 Oscs and the cross-modulation possibilities, two
envelopes, two LFOs.

However, the basic sound to me is not comparable at all. The MoPo steps a
bit far in a "plastic" area to my ears. Might have to do with the fact,
that the P6 has discrete Oscillators as the MoPo uses SSM-ICs for that job,
if I remember that right. I also find the MoPo a bit "colder", perhaps more
agressive, maybe a bit more of that Arpish-style. But this could have to do
with the P6's nice effect-section. Perhaps one should keep in mind that
MoPo and P6 were designed to do completely different jobs. And in the
Monosynth-business the MoPo has a distinct punch and competes well at least
with some Rolands.

My solution: I put the MoPo aside a few weeks ago but am still sometimes
playing the P6. However, I would never sell that instrument - although
ebay-prices ranged between 460 and 650 Euros the last 1 1/2 years.

Regards


Stefan

>I just purchased a polysix. I have a monopoly and think i really no
>longer need it. What do you think? Does the polysix have similar
>character?

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Keep the monopoly! It has a more versatile architecture than the polysix
and has ocillator sync too.

I Think they compliment each other nicely.

Cheers,
Robin.





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Well, I sold my obie matrix to pay for the polysix. I guess i will
keep the mopo. It is fat, it does sound awesome and I cant wait to
hook it to my kenton solo that will be here tomorrow. Maybe I can use
the midi lfo in kenton to do midi syncable filter sweeps or something.

Anyway............ Ill keep it. But now i want a sh101 or something to
play with. Someone on ebay has an sh-5 for sale, that would be killer too.

Has anyone come up with any useful mods for the monopoly besides the
s&h mod? Thanks, btw I will keep it , i just need to get a good
bandpass filter to use for both the monopoly and polysix. I dont want
to run them through the digital filter in the nova. The filter in my
evolver is not really bandpass sooooooooo.............

--- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, robin.b2@u... wrote:
>
>
> Keep the monopoly! It has a more versatile architecture than the
polysix
> and has ocillator sync too.
>
> I Think they compliment each other nicely.
>
> Cheers,
> Robin.
>
>
>
>
>
> This email originates from AXA Sun Life Services Plc (reg. no.
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> Sun Life Unit Assurance Limited (reg. no. 975601)
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