The synthesis is unabashedly front and center, everything perfectly machined in. 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. Has some scuffs and scratches around the enclosure. In standard form, the korg poly800 is a pretty decent synth.
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. Midi quest korg poly800 ii editor and librarian for windows and. In standard form, the korg poly 800 is a pretty decent synth. 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. The digital access system provides accurate sound recall. I got another korg poly 800, and its in a rather curious state. Korg poly 800 is an 8 voice polyphonic analog synthesizer with 64 memory patches and up to 50 editable parameters. At a time when roland was doing well with their junoseries, korg countered with a poly synth of their own in 1983 with the poly 800.
The hawk 800 kit gives those three music synthesizers amazing new sound capabilites, midi controls and many new user performance features. In good condition albeit missing the battery cover and the control stick tip. Oct 18, 2009 the korg poly 800 came out 1984 and is an interesting analog synthesizer with usable, interesting sounds. Manualhere is a link to the poly800s manual and schematics.
This is the synthesizer that made me upgrade to my first real synthesizer a casio cz in 1987. The basic sound of the poly 800 mk 2 is different to the original poly 800 mk 1. This synthesizer was aimed at the live performer as i. Used korg poly 800 electronic synthesizer poly ps 800 worg. Page 2 thank you and fongratulations on your choice of the korg poly 8oo.
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. Korg poly800 wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg studio. Korg poly800 error after installing memory back battery. Poly 800 schematic page 1 poly 800 schematic page 2 poly 800 shcematic page 3 poly 800 schematic page 4 poly 800 schematic page 5. 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.
The korg poly800 mdk was an upgrade kit for the poly800 mki that korg released for what seems like about 20 minutes in the late 80s. Hi everyone, recently i bought a nonworking korg poly 800. Replacement keys with the exception of the top c note, all keys from octave to octave are identical, and all black keys are identical. The hawk800 is an electronic hardware and software upgrade kit for the korg poly800 mk1 ps800, and the ex800 or mk2 models. Korg id 42h format id 21 h poly800h id och lsb 4birbit. Owners manuals or product information may not be available for all products indefinitely or at all, and may be permanently discontinued at the companys discretion. Poly 800 service manual free download,schematics,datasheets.
I bought an old korg poly 800 for a few euro knowing it might never work so im willing to use it to learn some basic repair skills. The remaining oeg deg 3 dynamically changes the vcf cutoff and noise level. This was played from my laptop qwerty so there are some clicks and faults as usual. Transfer patches from the bank into the editor with manual or auto save.
When you get your first synthesizer, what you actually want is minimoog, ms20, maybe juno60 type of sounds. The poly800 moog slayer, fm 800 and filter mode mods. This includes the sound data stored in the 64 programs in memory, sequencer data, settings of parameters85, 86, 87, and88, andchord memorydata. The manual is available as scanned gif files in 5 downloadable pieces.
Korg poly 800 battery replacement and factory reload. In this episode i take a look at this korg poly 800, clean it up, replace the battery on the logic board, and reload the factory sounds using the cassette interface. 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. This time its the korg poly 800 from the early 80s. The adaptor features overvoltage, overcurrent and short circuit protection to protect it from damage. The hawk 800 is a hardware software upgrade kit for the korg poly 800 model synthesizers. The poly 800 is an analog synthesizer in a small allplastic case with minikeys and no velocity sensitivity. 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 synth powered up and i was able to reload factory patches from a. This mod has become very popular with korg poly 800 owners. The poly 800 is an analog synthesizer from the 1980s. To get the latest support information for your korg product, simply click on the select product drop down menu below and choose your product. The korg poly 800 is a synthesizer released by korg in 1983.
The contents of this data replace the sound data stored in the 64 programs in memory, sequencer data. Eight separatelyarticulated voices offer run polyphonic c. If you can live with the limitations low polyphony, only one filter, no velocity etc. Poly 800s have been used by orbital, depeche mode, sneaker pimps, and jimi tenor. Poly 800 diy repair 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. If you do not know the note names, you can refer to the diagram below.
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. Poly 800 schematics sorry about the way the main schematic looks, but, that is about as good as i can do right now. Jun 07, 2019 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. It featured a 49 key nonvelocity sensitive keyboard, two buttons for data entry, and a joystick controller, which could modulate the. Myvolts 9v power supply adaptor compatible with korg poly. I just got a korg poly 800 mk i that came without a power supply. 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 exchange. 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. In korg s lineup of polyphonic synths at the time, it was intended to be the lowcost unit, slotting in at the bottom of the price curve below the poly 61 in order to cut costs, the poly 800 was based on a video game tune chip, the oki semiconductor msm5232.
It has midi, runs even on batteries, and can be used as a remote keyboard. Our support system is a treasure trove of knowledge providing owners manuals, easy start guides, faqs, os upgrades, usb drivers, bonus sound data and. This instrument has been engi neered for highest quality sounds and superb relia bility. Korg id format id poly 800h id data dump request eox 42h 2ih och i0h. For additional files for discontinued products that are listed here, please refer to the link below. Just set the output of the midi track to point to the keybaoard. Moog slayer by atom smasher filter mod for korg ex800 and poly800.
Polysix mini service manual i have two versions of the polysix service manual. Korg poly800 polyphonic analog synthesizer for sale on reverb. Korg poly800 synthesizer service manual free service manuals. Korg poly800 analog synthesizer 1984 custom patches demo. Korg poly 800 service manual download, schematics, eeprom. I discuss how to program the poly800, a few key features, and its various strengths and weaknesses. In the center position the normally expected pitch of each key is heard. Program up jack lets you change programs in sequence without taking your hands off the keyboard. Here is the link to a schematics that i found the element is right under the. The korg poly800 series, produced between 1983 and 1987 was the first fully programmable synthesizer that sold for under a thousand bucks. The poly800 moog slayer, fm800 and filter mode mods. Korg programmable polyphonic synthesizer thank you and congratulations on your choice of the korg poly800.
Make sure this fits by entering your model number this 9v highquality power supply adapter serves as a replacement psu for the korg poly 800 synth. 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. A locally cached version of owners manual is available at. To obtain optimum performance from your new korg poly 800, please read this manual careful ly before using.
The sound, however, is what counts, and the poly800 doesnt disappoint. The 2ramdata 1 wordn least significant 8bits arechecksumdata. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. Take creative control of your korg poly800 ii with fast and easy parameter editing. It features 64 programs with edit and tape interface, midi musical.
Dec 18, 2012 synthesizer demo of the polyphonic analog synthesizer korg poly 800 mk ii. Products for the korg poly 61, polysix, poly 800, ex 800. I know it needs dc 9v but i dont find anyting about the required amperage ma in the manual. It was an affordable addition for the studio or live gig and had easy access to excellent analog sounds. 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. I think it was the first synth for many people through all the years. Jan 24, 2018 korg poly 800 demo heres another demo. This synthesizer was aimed at the live performer as it. Hello 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. 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. This is purely cosmetic and does not affect the alignment or playabilty of the manual. I searched for adapters online and found a 9v adapter with a plug that will fit the poly but its only 560 ma. The hawk800 kit gives those three music synthesizers amazing new sound capabilites, midi controls and many new user performance features.
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, posting online, or personal gain of any kind is prohibited by. 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. At a time when roland was doing well with their junoseries, korg countered with a polysynth of their own in 1983 with the poly800. Replacement keys and parts for korg poly synthesizers. The hawk 800 provides the korg poly 800 with a dramatically improved and expanded midi implementation as well as many new sound and user control features.
Home manuals korg poly 800 mkii owners manual this page contains information about the owners manual for the poly 800 mkii from korg. Korg poly800ii service manual download, schematics. Korg poly 800 reprogramming post by optimus prime sun nov 06, 2011 3. 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.
This can be heard in the subtle differences in attack, timbre, and vibrato in the four solo stringed instrument patches in volume 2. The files are a little large, but that is because i scanned them at 300 dpi to get a good image. Moog slayer by atom smasher filter mod for korg ex 800 and poly 800. Korg poly800 ii analog synthesizer 1986 new patches. The hawk 800 can be installed in the original korg poly 800 as well as the mk2 and the ex 800 synth. Korg poly800 not working vintage synth explorer forums. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. 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. 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 synthetiser manual poly 800 service manual free. View and download korg poly 800 service manual online.