Tubbutec Modysix - Polysix / Poly-61 Midi Retrofit and Feature Extension

Published on Apr 17, 2014 tubbutec·8 videos

"Video showing you some features of the Modysix mod for the Korg Polysix and Poly-61 synthesizers."

"The Modysix is an upgrade for the Korg Polysix and Poly-61 synthesizer and features various additional play modes, a free definable arpeggiator, midi in/out, a sustain pedal input and various other features.

Main features

Midi in + Midi out
Sustain Pedal input
Additional play modes: 2 Voice, 3 Voice, Polychord, extended unison mode
New arpeggiator / sequencer mode: Powerarp
All functions are easily accessible via buttons: suitable for live use
Midi controls arpeggiator clock, triggers the arp, filter and more
Midi output of arpeggiator, chords and powerarp sequences or simple keypresses
S/H style LFO for the filter
Midi channels and various other options can be configured without external tools
Very easy to install, no soldering required (except for one solder joint if you want midi controlled filter)
High quality midi sockets and sustain pedal jack
For a complete list of features please refer to the user manual.
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Some features in more detail

2 VOICE AND 3 VOICE
While the original Polysix only features 6-voice polyphonic, unison and chord memory, this mod adds additional play modes.2-voice and 3-voice polyphonic modes are tradeoffs between the maximum fatness of the unison and the maximum number of voices of the polyphonic mode. (Polysix only)

POLYCHORD
Polychord lets you assign a chord consisting of up to 6 notes to any key of the keyboard. This can be done very quickly and is very suitable for playing live. Of course you can combine this feature with the normal arpeggiator or the powerarp (see below). This makes it possible to have a sequenced chord progression in the matter of seconds.

EXTENDED UNSION MODE
The unison mode on the Polysix is basically a monophonic mode, but lacking almost all of the features that most monophonic synths have.The extended unison mode this modification offers changes that.
- legato mode (no envelope retrigger when playing legato)
- key priority up / down / last
(Poly-61 users see Poly-61 notes)

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POWERARP
Powerarp is a feature best described as a sequencer or a custom arpeggiator.
You can define a sequence of up to 128 notes, which are then triggered by the arpeggiator clock. Up, down, updown and three different random modes are just a few ways to replay this sequence. You can use this with all play modes including Chord and Polychord, which means you can define complex chord progressions and replay them using the arpeggiator, an external trigger or using midi. You can also add breaks into the sequence which allows rhythmic arpeggiator sequences."

http://tubbutec.de/modysix/