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. I bought a midi cable midimateii which was recommended to me. 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. 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. Korg poly 800 ii 1985 poly synthesizer updated version with digital delay. It has midi, runs even on batteries, and can be used as a remote keyboard.
This page contains information about the owners manual for the poly 800 mkii from korg. Dec 14, 2017 korg poly 800 synthesizer demo multitracked poly 800 with some reverb added. The hawk 800 kit gives those three music synthesizers amazing new sound capabilites, midi controls and many new user performance features. 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.
Oct 18, 2009 the korg poly 800 came out 1984 and is an interesting analog synthesizer with usable, interesting sounds. 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. Home manuals korg poly 800 mkii owners manual this page contains information about the owners manual for the poly 800 mkii from korg. Its so nice to run it up once in a while just for the great sound. These patches are for the korg poly800 or ex800 only. Moog slayer by atom smasher filter mod for korg ex 800 and poly 800. 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.
Korg poly 800 dumping patch memoryfactory presets whats up. This can be heard in the subtle differences in attack, timbre, and vibrato in the four solo stringed instrument patches in volume 2. 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. Here are a whole bunch of patches for the korg poly 800ii. Here are a whole bunch of patches for the korg poly800ii. To obtain optimum performance from your new korg poly800, please read this manual careful before using. The bass bomb modification also see the hawk 800 mod, and keep an eye out for the atomahawk 800.
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. Im lucky enough to still own my mkii with reverse keys. All patches are organized by instrument for easy access. 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. Korg poly 800, poly 800ii, poly 800mk 2 analog synthesizer simple sequencer c synth database. 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. Compare prices and shop korg polysix synthesizers on reverb. The poly800 model was succeeded by the the poly800 mkii pictured above in 1985. I shut it off and let it sit in the sun for a day and it was fine. View and download korg poly 800 service manual online. The process is complicated by the fact that the battery is soldered onto one of the pc boards inside the machine. The korg poly800 is a synthesizer released by korg in 1983.
In standard form, the korg poly 800 is a pretty decent synth. I just buy heavy curtains from the asis section of. 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 demo. When your patches get erased theres lots of messed up filtered noise sounds. Im guessing the reason your poly 800 has screwed up patches is either because the batteries died or there are no batteries in it.
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. To get the factory sounds back you need to load the sounds from. A locally cached version of owners manual is available at. Notice et recharge patch d usine forum korg poly800 v2. No digital recreation can truly capture the immense suckiness of the real deal. I tried to compile as much as i could on this blog post. Korg poly800 factory preset by kuma published on 20121202t12. 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. 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. Korg poly800, ex 800, poly 800 mkii sounds and patches. Korg briefly reissued the legendary ms20 as a buildyourown desktop module.
The korg poly800 came out 1984 and is an interesting analog synthesizer with usable, interesting sounds. Korg poly 800, poly 800ii, poly 800mk 2 analog synthesizer. The poly 800 only keeps its memory as long as there are batteries in it. At a time when roland was doing well with their junoseries. This patchbank gets the most out of your korg poly 800 ii. Home welcome to mediacom home welcome to mediacom mediacoms start experience including trending news, entertainment, sports, videos, personalized content, web searches, and much more. A detailed look at the analogue korg poly800 synthesizer.
Fully tested, cleaned and serviced by professionals and working great. I just found a korg poly800 synthesizer and boy are they going for real cheap nowadays. Moog slayer by atom smasher filter mod for korg ex 800 and poly 800 aka. The poly800 model was succeeded by the the poly800 mkii pictured. Korg poly800 analog synthesizer 1984 custom patches. The poly800 moog slayer, fm 800 and filter mode mods. Page 2 thank you and fongratulations on your choice of the korg poly 8oo. This instrument has been engi neered for highest quality sounds and superb relia bility.
The korg poly800 ii not to be confused with the original poly 800 is an interesting polyphonic analog synthesizer with built in digital delay. Korg poly800 factory presets steve hoffman music forums. Download squirly patch and more for the korg poly 800. 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. Korg poly800 factory preset by kuma free listening on. Korg poly800 stringy padded things some more patchespresets. I actually think it sounds pretty good if you are into synthpop as pretty much anything goes in that synth genre. It was notable for being korg s first largely knobless synthesizer featuring a pushbutton interface for programming, dispensing with the polysixs knobs and switches.
Back then i had a gem dsk8 accompaniment keyboard, but a schoolmate of mine had a poly800, and i often got to play it. 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. Ever been tempted to sell everything and buy a korg poly800. Widely considered to be korg s answer to rolands affordable juno series, the poly 800 employed similar digitally controlled oscillators to offer early. The korg poly800 came out 1984 and is an interesting.
It was capable of those gorgeous analog strings and pads that my gem really couldnt do. 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. The basic sound of the poly 800 mk 2 is different to the original poly 800 mk 1. 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. Application tips are included to help you customize the patches and to offer performance and recording suggestions. I would think an internal battery has run dry or something similar, since it stores patch data digitally. 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. Replacement keys and parts for korg poly synthesizers. Mar 28, 2012 the korg poly 800 is a synthesizer released by korg in 1983. Products for the korg poly 61, polysix, poly 800, ex 800. That, and a real poly 800 is worth less than any commercial vst. Just set the output of the midi track to point to the keybaoard.
To obtain optimum performance from your new korg poly 800, please read this manual careful ly before using. The korg poly 61 ps61 is an analogue programmable polyphonic synthesizer released by korg in 1982, as a successor to the polysix. 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. Decksaver a solution for a problem that doesnt exist. This copy of owners manual was originally available from. This model normally has its memory backed up by standard batteries, but they tend to leak and cause serious damage. The korg poly 800 is a synthesizer released by korg in 1983.
Korg poly800 ii 1985 poly synthesizer updated version with digital delay. 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. 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. The poly800 has a very recognizable sound typically 80s korg. This is the synthesizer that made me upgrade to my first real synthesizer a casio cz in 1987. Korg poly800 ii analog synthesizer 1986 new patches. Heres a tutorial on how to change the battery on a korg poly 800 ii synthesizer. Synthesizer demo of the polyphonic analog synthesizer korg poly800 mk ii.
A detailed look at the analogue korg poly 800 synthesizer. The korg poly800 series, produced between 1983 and 1987 was the first fully programmable synthesizer that sold for under a thousand bucks. Perhaps there is a reason for that, but regardless i found it be a cool little retro synth from the 80s. Go to this its the same one maschinengeist mentioned earlier website and download the wave file for the poly 800. In standard form, the korg poly800 is a pretty decent synth. Korg monopoly and polysix vintage synth patch sheets. The poly800 moog slayer, fm800 and filter mode mods. 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. Hi all, im searching the interwebs for some new, inspiring sounds to play with on my korg poly 800. Also included is a patch list pdf, to find the right sounds quickly. Apr 27, 2017 some custom korg poly 800 patches i made duration. 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. In 1984 the rack mount version ex 800 was released and added midi sysex parameters.
In this movie, i play my poly800ii custom patches no external. It was an affordable addition for the studio or live gig and had easy access to excellent analog sounds. Korg poly800 ii analog synthesizer 1986 new patches hd. I got another korg poly 800, and its in a rather curious state. Dec 18, 2012 synthesizer demo of the polyphonic analog synthesizer korg poly 800 mk ii.
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