Korg Polysix INHALT Demo No Talking Analog Synth from 1981

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The Korg Polysix was my first analog synthesizer way back when I was 16. While I had a virtual analog at the time, this was the first time I got to experience the magic of analog and this synth left a lasting impression.
I haven’t had the Polysix in many years and this one here I am selling (it has MIDI and has been serviced for the battery issue) but I simply can’t get over how good it sounds. It’s no surprise as in many regards, the Polysix is the “poor man’s Prophet 5 (rev2)”. In both tone and feel, the Polysix is definitely of the Rev 2 P5 variety as its build is with SSM chips that embody that definitive analog goo. While you can’t do the fancy footwork as on a P5, there are plenty of additions that honestly would have made the P5 even more lethal.
Chiefly there is the most excellent arpeggiator. I’ve used many an arp and this one here is exactly what an arp should be. There is also the absolutely gorgeous BBD based analog fx section. The ensemble effect is yet to be put into any kind of pedal form and it’s so rich and deep it truly transforms the sound into a moody and silky bed of warmth.
I particularly love how the top end of the keyboard sounds. The higher octaves have such a definitive tone color that the Polysix’s origin of 1981 is unmistakable.
I never understood why people lined up in droves for the Juno 60 and 106. Yes the bass was nice on the 60 but it’s ultimately a home organ with an arp and a noisy chorus. The Polysix on the other hand, is a true blue proper analog poly. Had Sequential made it as a more affordable Rev 2 Prophet 5, it would not be the “poor man’s”.
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[@stevenzimet4177]

Thanks for your reply. Look forward to seeing that video. 😊

[@tsukinowa777]

It was a my first Poly Synth in 1981... But I don't have it anymore. I love the sounds so much.

[@INHALTVIDEO]

Classic sound. I am selling this one tho …

[@htechdance]

Why?@@INHALTVIDEO

[@INHALTVIDEO]

@@htechdance a bit too much overlap with my Prophet 10

[@TheFerretmonger]

It’s got so much Kraftwerkyness in it ❤️

[@INHALTVIDEO]

Sure does

[@sunilsolanki]

So many lovely timbres... And yes very Hall of Mirrors with the chorus on the Arps

[@jamessisson3703]

this is a wicked instrument in the right minds. sounding great. I love this

[@INHALTVIDEO]

Thanks James

[@nth7485]

I believe Steeve Moore uses one, and perhaps a Mono/Poly as well. Great sound.

[@INHALTVIDEO]

Thats the guy from Zombi right?

[@nth7485]

@@INHALTVIDEO Yes

[@htechdance]

Makes the Minilogue XD sound like a black nightmare.

[@htechdance]

And that awful "joystick"

[@INHALTVIDEO]

I never cared for that range

[@amonster8mymother]

To get it to arpeggiate like a roland i sample it into my Emax1 which is very handy

[@guimbadriver]

i have one but with the power supply dead

[@fossilcrab]

Seems to have both an arpeggiator and a filter. Huh. So special.

[@fossilcrab]

JOking- but seriously, I've always wanted one of these. Limited in ways, but- just has this... Soul....

[@amonster8mymother]

It has a special arpeggiator that plays two notes on the bottom and 9n the top. Rolands d9nt arpegiate the same way.

[@jansonrawlings8169]

Nice! Bring on the Borg Polysix

[@INHALTVIDEO]

My vote is for Korg. If b does it it will be in 2035

[@jansonrawlings8169]

@@INHALTVIDEO Haha possibly. Takes a lot of time to clone nearly every single synth from yesteryear though. I was a brand name guy all the way prior to the economy collapsing

[@jamessisson3703]

I loved that bit in The Simpsons where the Shop At Stans advert had a MORG

[@vitulano]

Awesome... which midi ser did you install in it?. thnaks

[@INHALTVIDEO]

I think it was the chb kit

[@vitulano]

thanks!@@INHALTVIDEO

[@stevenzimet4177]

I used slow arpeggiator with chord memory in the lower registers running through the ensemble to great effect. You didn't use the chord memory.

[@INHALTVIDEO]

Maybe not in the video but used it all the time to fake 2 or 3 vco’s running at the same time. My most used chord memory trick was 2 oscillators per 2 octaves for a fat mono synth bass patch

[@amonster8mymother]

I have a polysix.

[@amonster8mymother]

I'm having difficulty clocking the arp externally.

[@INHALTVIDEO]

It uses a grounding trigger rather than positive for external clocking.

[@amonster8mymother]

I have the rx15 clocking with midi from a msq700 sequencer. I think perhaps the rx15 has either midi or din sync when you switch it to external clock you get 9ne or the other. It doesnt say in the manual specifically so I thought it would send strig and then I could convert it easy but no not working. 🤔🤔🤔

[@amonster8mymother]

@@INHALTVIDEO right. I think that's vtrig. I might have vtrig and strig backwards.