Korg poly800 repairing gearslutz pro audio community. The volume of the entire thing is usually extremely low. To obtain optimum performance from your new korg poly 800, please read this manual careful ly before using. The hawk 800 kit gives those three music synthesizers amazing new sound capabilites, midi controls and many new user performance features. Its my day off so i figured itd be a good time to see if i can fix this old korg poly 800 ive been having some trouble with. The hawk800 is an electronic hardware and software upgrade kit for the korg poly800 mk1 ps800, and the ex800 or mk2 models. Korg poly800 analog synthesizer 1984 custom patches. Conceivably you could build a panel to allow offline editing and then dump the patch to the poly 800, but i dont think it will allow real time control, based on what i read in the manual. The poly 800 sports a tune slider whose principle function is to shift the entire pitch range of the synth. The korg poly800 series, produced between 1983 and 1987 was the first fully programmable synthesizer that sold for under a thousand bucks.
As i started investigating the mainboard i found out that one leg of an element d23 broke right off, so i cant measure it in any way. Korg programmable polyphonic synthesizer thank you and congratulations on your choice of the korg poly800. The hawk800 kit gives those three music synthesizers amazing new sound capabilites, midi controls and many new user performance features. This is the synthesizer that made me upgrade to my first real synthesizer a casio cz in 1987.
Included is a patch list pdf, which helps you find the right sound quickly and easy. To obtain optimum performance from your new korg poly800, please read this manual careful iy befo. I i is first turned on, its mode is set to the omni on receive data on all chan nels mode. To obtain optimum performance from your new korg poly800, please read this manual careful ly before using. This synthesizer was aimed at the live performer as i. Sorry to have to write this, but ive been through the net and this very forum in search of answers, but to no avail. The poly 800 offers ultra stable dcos, a fully analog 24db filter, extensive midi control, 8 voices of polyphony and 64 patch memory slots. The poly800 is an analog synthesizer in a small allplastic case with minikeys and no velocity sensitivity.
Note on using the poly800 in a multl instrument setup. It was an affordable addition for the studio or live gig and had easy access to excellent analog sounds. Back then i had a gem dsk8 accompaniment keyboard, but a schoolmate of mine had a poly800, and i often got to play it. Sometimes i can get it to the correct levels by wiggling the volume control knob around a bit but its a pain in the.
Here is the link to a schematics that i found the element is right under the. To open downloaded files you need acrobat reader or similar pdf reader program. I bought a midi cable midimateii which was recommended to me. This page contains information about the owners manual for the poly800 mkii from korg. I figured if i didnt like it, i could sell it for atleast what i. To obtain optimum performance from your new korg poly800, please read this manual carefully before using. It has midi, runs even on batteries, and can be used as a remote keyboard. From what i can tell and i dont have a poly 800 to test it with all of the sysex stuff if for dumps. In the center position the normally expected pitch of each key is heard.
This instrument has been engi neered for highest quality sounds and superb relia bility. This instrument has been engineered for highest quality sounds and superb reliability. May 08, 2015 from what i can tell and i dont have a poly 800 to test it with all of the sysex stuff if for dumps. Here is the link to a schematics that i found the element is.
I need to mod it with a battery so i wont need to put a load of c batteries in it but it seems to have another issue. Heres a tutorial on how to change the battery on a korg poly 800 ii synthesizer. To get the latest support information for your korg product, simply click on the select product drop down menu below and choose your product. View and download korg poly800 service manual online. Another quick search reveals the poly 800 service manual poly800. Korg poly 800 ii ac adapter vintage synth explorer forums. Page 2 thank you and fongratulations on your choice of the korg poly 8oo. The poly800n system does not contain the klm598 chorus circuit board used in the poly800. Duplication of contents of owners manuals andor product literature in part or in whole without the permission of the company for the purposes of. Feb 20, 2014 data entry knob to replace the updown keys on a korg poly800 mkii pressing the knob takes the synth in and out of edit mode.
Korg poly800 analog synthesizer 1984 custom patches demo. Report any errors on this page in the comment box below. The process is complicated by the fact that the battery is soldered onto one of the pc boards inside the machine. This page contains information about the owners manual for the poly 800 mkii from korg. Korg poly800 wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg studio.
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. Our support system is a treasure trove of knowledge providing owners manuals, easy start guides, faqs, os upgrades, usb drivers, bonus sound data and more. Korg synthetiser manual poly 800 service manual free download. The poly 8oo is an eight voice, programmable polyphonic synthesizer designed, among other things, to be battery operated and thus portable, it weighs less than 10 lbs with batteries included. The kit includes all the necessary parts and a 10 page manual detailing the installation of all the modifications found on our standard polybeast mods, on a poly800 mk1. Aug 19, 2019 hi everyone, recently i bought a nonworking korg poly800.
It features 64 programs with edit and tape interface, midi musical instrument digital interface capabilities, builtin noise generator, chorus and an alldigital programming system. Manuals for guitar effects, synthesizers, and midi devices. Note on using the poly 800 in a multl instrument setup. A mark ii version was also made it could be powered with batteries and had guitar strap pegs so that it could be worn like a guitar and played live. Do anyone can help me with finding out what is it it looks like a diode, but im not shure and what its rating is. I dont know what it is, but apart from say dsi instruments, i really feel the old vintage poly keyboards let you feel you are really in front of an actual unique instrument, instead of just some keyboard with some sounds. Heres a tutorial on how to change the battery on a korg poly800 ii synthesizer. Korg synthetiser manual poly 800 service manual free. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. To return the poly 800 to omni on receive all channel mode, simply turn the poly 800 off, wait a few seconds, and then turn on again. Data entry knob to replace the updown keys on a korg poly800 mkii pressing the knob takes the synth in and out of edit mode. I guess, part of the charm of the pe is that like the korg ps3100 and ps3200 each key has an oscillator.
To obtain optimum performance from your new korg poly 800, please read this manual carefully before using. The poly8oo is an eight voice, programmable polyphonic synthesizer designed, among other things, to be battery operated and thus portable, it weighs less than 10 lbs with batteries included. The korg poly800 came out 1984 and is an interesting. Latest news downloads forums community gallery faq contact korg broochures.
Hi everyone, recently i bought a nonworking korg poly800. To return the poly800 to omni on receive all channel mode, simply turn the poly800 off, wait a few seconds, and then turn on again. A midi compatible home computer or similar equipment connected to a poly 800 can provide ex tended polyphonic sequencing, music transcription, and many. Download korg poly 800 synthetiser manual poly 800 professional audio systems service manuals and repai information schematics 4 free service manuals, schematics, documentation, programs, electronics, hobby. Korg poly 800 service manual download, schematics, eeprom. Korg poly800, ex 800, poly 800 mkii sounds and patches.
Unfollow korg poly 800 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Page 2 thank you and fongratulations on your choice of the korg poly8oo. To obtain optimum performance from your new korg poly800, please read this manual careful before using. As a result we have put together a limited number of korg poly800 polybeast mod kits. Korg poly800 service manual service manual download. Oct 18, 2009 the korg poly 800 came out 1984 and is an interesting analog synthesizer with usable, interesting sounds.
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