While roland was having huge success with their juno range of synths korg released their poly800 defective nation explains why this synth deserves a chance today and why musicians might want to take a closer look at this popular synthesiser. I would think an internal battery has run dry or something similar, since it stores patch data digitally. This page contains information about the owners manual for the poly 800 mkii from korg. No digital recreation can truly capture the immense suckiness of the real deal. The korg poly800 ii not to be confused with the original poly800 is an interesting polyphonic analog synthesizer with built in digital delay. Hi all, im searching the interwebs for some new, inspiring sounds to play with on my korg poly 800. To obtain optimum performance from your new korg poly 800, please read this manual careful ly before using. The korg poly800 came out 1984 and is an interesting analog synthesizer with usable, interesting sounds. In standard form, the korg poly800 is a pretty decent synth.
Korg poly800 ii analog synthesizer 1986 new patches hd. The poly800 moog slayer, fm 800 and filter mode mods. Oct 18, 2009 the korg poly 800 came out 1984 and is an interesting analog synthesizer with usable, interesting sounds. The poly800 model was succeeded by the the poly800 mkii pictured. In this movie, i play my poly800ii custom patches no external. Perhaps there is a reason for that, but regardless i found it be a cool little retro synth from the 80s. Apr 27, 2017 some custom korg poly 800 patches i made duration. In standard form, the korg poly 800 is a pretty decent synth. Dec 18, 2012 synthesizer demo of the polyphonic analog synthesizer korg poly 800 mk ii.
Korg poly800 factory preset by kuma published on 20121202t12. Heres a tutorial on how to change the battery on a korg poly 800 ii synthesizer. Mar 28, 2012 the korg poly 800 is a synthesizer released by korg in 1983. Im guessing the reason your poly 800 has screwed up patches is either because the batteries died or there are no batteries in it.
The kid nepro poly 800 patches are available in the following formats. Also included is a patch list pdf, to find the right sounds quickly. The hawk 800 kit gives those three music synthesizers amazing new sound capabilites, midi controls and many new user performance features. Moog slayer by atom smasher filter mod for korg ex 800 and poly 800. Korg poly 800, poly 800ii, poly 800mk 2 analog synthesizer simple sequencer c synth database. With additional patch points for voct cv as well as the korg standard hzv, and switches to choose filter type, oscillator sync, and frequency modulation, the ms20m was a. I just got a korg poly 800, and i would just like if there is a way to reset the synth to its original state.
Page 2 thank you and fongratulations on your choice of the korg poly 8oo. The korg poly 61 ps61 is an analogue programmable polyphonic synthesizer released by korg in 1982, as a successor to the polysix. Home manuals korg poly 800 mkii owners manual this page contains information about the owners manual for the poly 800 mkii from korg. It has midi, runs even on batteries, and can be used as a remote keyboard. Notice et recharge patch d usine forum korg poly800 v2. It featured a 49 key nonvelocity sensitive keyboard, two buttons for data entry, and a joystick controller, which could modulate the dco pitch or the vcf. Korg poly800 analog synthesizer 1984 custom patches. Rolling rock in a korg poly 800 mkii in the mid 80s but that was while i was using it so a cover wouldnt have helped.
The korg poly 800 is a synthesizer released by korg in 1983. Korg poly 800, poly 800ii, poly 800mk 2 analog synthesizer. All patches are organized by instrument for easy access. I tried to compile as much as i could on this blog post. When your patches get erased theres lots of messed up filtered noise sounds. The poly 800 only keeps its memory as long as there are batteries in it. Widely considered to be korg s answer to rolands affordable juno series, the poly 800 employed similar digitally controlled oscillators to offer early. Ever been tempted to sell everything and buy a korg poly800. View and download korg poly 800 service manual online. Application tips are included to help you customize the patches and to offer performance and recording suggestions. For our sample collection we used an unmodified korg poly 800 mark 1. Here are a whole bunch of patches for the korg poly 800ii. They came from a bunch of old patchblock files i had sitting around from the unreleased korg proedit for poly 800ii patch editor macintosh, circa 1986, which i wrote a long time ago, and lead to the dw8000 version which korg sold. Back then i had a gem dsk8 accompaniment keyboard, but a schoolmate of mine had a poly 800, and i often got to play it.
Products for the korg poly 61, polysix, poly 800, ex 800. Dec 14, 2017 korg poly 800 synthesizer demo multitracked poly 800 with some reverb added. Moog slayer by atom smasher filter mod for korg ex 800 and poly 800 aka. To obtain optimum performance from your new korg poly800, please read this manual careful before using. Here are a whole bunch of patches for the korg poly800ii. The basic sound of the poly 800 mk 2 is different to the original poly 800 mk 1. Korg poly800 factory preset by kuma free listening on. Developed as an answer to the sequential circuits prophet 5 and similar to the roland juno 6, the korg polysix serves up sixvoice analog polyphony with one vco and suboscillator per voice. Duplication of contents of owners manuals andor product literature in part or in whole without the permission of the company for the purposes of sharing, massproducing. This copy of owners manual was originally available from. A locally cached version of owners manual is available at. The hawk 800 is an electronic hardware and software upgrade kit for the korg poly 800 mk1 ps 800, and the ex 800 or mk2 models. A detailed look at the analogue korg poly 800 synthesizer.
Countless hours have been spent coding trying to obtain the incredible toy accordion effect that emanates from every poly 800 patch, but software just doesnt cut it. To get the factory sounds back you need to load the sounds from. The korg poly 800 ii not to be confused with the original poly 800 is an interesting polyphonic analog synthesizer with built in digital delay. This model normally has its memory backed up by standard batteries, but they tend to leak and cause serious damage. Korg poly800 analog synthesizer 1984 custom patches demo. The bass bomb modification also see the hawk 800 mod, and keep an eye out for the atomahawk 800. This patchbank gets the most out of your korg poly 800 ii. A detailed look at the analogue korg poly800 synthesizer.
I bought a midi cable midimateii which was recommended to me. The korg poly800 series, produced between 1983 and 1987 was the first fully programmable synthesizer that sold for under a thousand bucks. In 1984 the rack mount version ex 800 was released and added midi sysex parameters. Please note, this patchbank will only work with a poly 800 mk ii it will not work with the original poly 800 or the ex 800. These patches are for the korg poly800 or ex800 only. Korg poly800, ex 800, poly 800 mkii sounds and patches. The korg poly800 came out 1984 and is an interesting. This can be heard in the subtle differences in attack, timbre, and vibrato in the four solo stringed instrument patches. Dec 17, 2012 the korg poly 800 ii not to be confused with the original poly 800 is an interesting polyphonic analog synthesizer with built in digital delay. This is the synthesizer that made me upgrade to my first real synthesizer a casio cz in 1987. Compare prices and shop korg polysix synthesizers on reverb. Its so nice to run it up once in a while just for the great sound.
What is does is allow you to load and dump the entire patch memory to and from your synth and your computer via midi system exclusive sysex data. On the face of it the poly800 mkii is only different to the mark one in that the chorus has gone and has been replaced with a digital delay which is capable of creating a chorus effect. I actually think it sounds pretty good if you are into synthpop as pretty much anything goes in that synth genre. Home welcome to mediacom home welcome to mediacom mediacoms start experience including trending news, entertainment, sports, videos, personalized content, web searches, and much more. It featured a 49 key nonvelocity sensitive keyboard, two buttons for data entry, and a joystick controller, which could modulate the dco pitch or the. It was an affordable addition for the studio or live gig and had easy access to excellent analog sounds. Go to this its the same one maschinengeist mentioned earlier website and download the wave file for the poly 800. I just buy heavy curtains from the asis section of. Korg poly800 factory presets steve hoffman music forums. I shut it off and let it sit in the sun for a day and it was fine. The poly800 moog slayer, fm800 and filter mode mods.
Find great deals on ebay for korg poly 6 and korg poly 61. That, and a real poly 800 is worth less than any commercial vst. Widely considered to be korgs answer to rolands affordable juno series, the poly800 employed similar digitally controlled oscillators to offer early 80s consumers an alternative to rolands budget model. Korg poly800 stringy padded things some more patchespresets. Korg poly 800 ii 1985 poly synthesizer updated version with digital delay. Im lucky enough to still own my mkii with reverse keys. The poly800 has a very recognizable sound typically 80s korg. Korg briefly reissued the legendary ms20 as a buildyourown desktop module. This instrument has been engi neered for highest quality sounds and superb relia bility. Patchman music poly 800 ex 800 pro patches were created in the studio by an experienced, professional sound designer carefully utilizing all of the programming nuances the korg will allow. I just found a korg poly800 synthesizer and boy are they going for real cheap nowadays. Duplication of contents of owners manuals andor product literature in part or in whole without the permission of the company for the purposes of sharing. Korg poly800 ii 1985 poly synthesizer updated version with digital delay.
The korg poly800 is a synthesizer released by korg in 1983. They came from a bunch of old patchblock files i had sitting around from the unreleased korg proedit for poly800ii patch editor macintosh, circa 1986, which i wrote a long time ago, and lead to the dw8000 version which korg. This can be heard in the subtle differences in attack, timbre, and vibrato in the four solo stringed instrument patches in volume 2. I got another korg poly 800, and its in a rather curious state. They came from a bunch of old patchblock files i had sitting around from the unreleased korg proedit for poly800ii patch editor macintosh, circa 1986, which i.
Synthesizer demo of the polyphonic analog synthesizer korg poly800 mk ii. I havent opened it up yet to look, but i reckon somebodys messed with it, because there are some case screws missing, the battery cover is missing and signs of battery leakage, and the strap pegs are absent. The process is complicated by the fact that the battery is soldered onto one of the pc boards inside the machine. Korg poly800 ii analog synthesizer 1986 new patches. Download squirly patch and more for the korg poly 800. It was notable for being korg s first largely knobless synthesizer featuring a pushbutton interface for programming, dispensing with the polysixs knobs and switches. At a time when roland was doing well with their junoseries. Korg poly 800 dumping patch memoryfactory presets whats up. You connect an audio cable from your computers audio card to the tape jack on the poly 800 and then follow the instructions from the poly 800 manual, but instead of a tape player youre using the audio out from your computer. The poly800 model was succeeded by the the poly800 mkii pictured above in 1985. Replacement keys and parts for korg poly synthesizers.
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