FEATURES OF THE KORG
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EIGHT SEPARATELY-ARTICULATED “VOICES” offer full polyphonic capabilities.
EIGHT DIGITALCONTROLLED OSCILLATORS
(DCOS)
ensure outstanding pitch stability.
NINE ADVANCED
6-STAGE
DIGITAL ENVELOPE GENERATORS (DEGs)
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1 per
DC0
and
1 for Noise and VCF
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provide a significant improvement
over
conventional
EGs.
They help create
highly realistic piano/percussive sounds and many new effects.
“DOUBLE” playing mode provides rich, complex layered sounds by pairing two different DCOs and
DEGs per voice. “WHOLE” mode provides full eight-note playing capability.
64 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS offer a wide range of excellent sounds.
STEREO CHORUS provides smooth, warm ambience
Built-in POLYPHONIC SEQUENCER stores and performs up to 256 notes. It can be started, stop-
ped, and remotely clocked using standard MIDI signals.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DIGITAL INTERFACE (MIDI) bus sends and receives key data (pitches
and gales), pitch bends, program changes, and full sequencer control.
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MIDI allows a Poly-800
to
be linked with a second Poly-800
or
another MIDI keyboard for rich layering
effects.
l A MIDI compatible home
computer
(or similar equipment) connected lo a
Poly-800
can provide ex-
tended polyphonic sequencing, music
transcription,
and
many
other functions, with suitable
software
DIGITAL ACCESS CONTROL provides precise push button control over every program parameter.
for creating and editing programs.
l A large 6 digit LED Display offers complete data readout.
l Full editing capabilities allow memorized sound programs lo be easily changed. temporarily
or
permanently.
. PROGRAM UP jack lets you change programs in sequence without taking your hands off the
keyboard.
l The Digital Access system provides accurate sound recall. excellent repeatability. and a minimum
of front panel
“clutter’:
New “BANK HOLD” function allows quick single-button access lo programs or
parameters
within
the same bank.
CHORD MEMORY lets you play parallel harmonies using only 1 key, and also provides monophonic
bass and solo articulation.. HOLD mode provides
sustained “Hands-Off’ sound. POLY mode pro-
vides normal four and eight voice playing.
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SECOND TAPE INTERFACE
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many
sets
of
PROGRAMS and SEQUENCER
data
to be
rapidly saved or
loaded
from cassette.
Thq
large, prompting alphanumeric display
gives
Complete
in-
formation about
tape
operations. Operation is so fast and easy that all 64
programs
can
be
changed
live between songs.
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NOISE GENERATOR adds “breath noise” for more realistic instrument sound and also can be
used
for many kinds of special
effects.~
14. Lightweight (10 lb.), battery/AC operated package can be worn on stage (using built-in
strap
pegs), or moved and played ANYWHERE.
*The
Poly-800
and
a
good quality “wireless” transmitter allows you lolaI on-stage mobility . . .
first
for a
programmable
polyphonic
synthesizer!
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