Korg POLYSIX - User Manual

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KORG POLYSIX
PROGRAMMABLE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER
Owner’s Manual
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the new Korg PS-6 "Polysix" Programmable Polyphonic
Synthesizer.
This versatile six-voice synthesizer offers the wide range of sounds and enormous ease of use that only a
programmable synthesizer can offer, at a revolutionary price.
Handling precautions
• Always be sure to use the correct AC line voltage. If line voltage is 90% or less of rated voltage, S/N ratio
and stability will suffer. If you have any reason to believe the AC voltage is too low, have It checked with a
voltmeter before you turn on the power supply switch.
• Do not use any type of plug except for standard phone plugs (guitar type) in the KORG POLYSIX input and
output jacks.
• Avoid using or storing your KORG POLYSIX in very hot, cold, or dusty places.
Important note
Because this unit employs a microprocessor, abnormal performance may occur if you switch the power on too
soon after turning it off. Should this occur, turn off the power, wait about ten seconds, then turn the power back on
again.

Korg POLYSIX Specifications

General

Type	Analog
Polyphony	6 voices
Oscillators	1 VCO per voice
Effects	Chorus, Phaser, Ensemble
Keyboard	61 keys
Memory	32 patches
Year Released	1981
Waveforms	Sawtooth, Pulse
Filter	24dB/octave Low Pass Filter
LFO	Triangle

Summary

Korg Polysix Synthesizer Overview

Handling Precautions

Important safety guidelines for operating the synthesizer safely and preventing damage.

Important Note

VCO Controls and Waveforms

WAVEFORM

PW;PWM (Pulse Width;Pulse Width Modulation)

VCO Modulation and Sub-Oscillator

PWM SPEED

VCF Controls and Filtering

CUTOFF

Determines the frequency at which the low-pass filter starts to attenuate signals.

RESONANCE

Emphasizes frequencies at the cutoff point, adding emphasis or self-oscillation.

VCF Modulation and Tracking

EG INTENSITY

Controls the amount and direction (positive/negative) of EG modulation on cutoff frequency.

KBD TRACK

Adjusts how the VCF cutoff frequency tracks keyboard note changes for consistent timbre.

VCA Amplitude Control

Envelope Generator (EG) Parameters

ATTACK

Sets the time for the contour to rise from zero to the attack peak.

DECAY

Sets the time for the contour to fall from the attack peak to the sustain level.

SUSTAIN LEVEL

RELEASE

Arpeggiator Functions and Modes

LATCH

Key Assign Modes Explained

HOLD

CHORD MEMORY

Memorizes chords/intervals for parallel harmony playback and arpeggiation.

UNISON

POLY

Programmer and Memory Management

Selecting Programs

Writing Programs to Memory

Saving current sound settings into a designated memory location.

Recalling Stored Programs

Loading previously saved programs from memory banks for playback.

Editing and Modifying Programs

Altering stored program parameters temporarily or permanently.

Saving Edited Programs

Making permanent changes or moving modified programs to new memory locations.

Tape Interface for Program Storage

Storing Program Data on Tape

Detailed instructions for saving synthesizer programs onto audio tape.

Verifying Tape Data

Procedure to check the integrity of program data recorded on tape.

Loading Data from Tape

Steps to load recorded program data from tape back into the synthesizer's memory.

Recorder Volume Level Adjustment

Technical Specifications