Moog Polymoog Synthesizer

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"This is a working product that has been carefully replaced with various parts, treated for chronic diseases, and maintained for many years at a total cost of over 1.5 million yen. It has been working normally for many years. However, it is an old analog synthesizer, so you cannot expect it to be in the same condition as a modern synthesizer. Although I wrote that it is in normal condition, the details are described below, so please read them.
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Like other vintage synthesizers, it is very vulnerable to electromotive currents and counter-electromotive currents, so we will include a Kosei Seiko KA02E soft starter and a 115V step-up transformer, so be sure to power it up from there. If you do not do this and power it up directly from a wall outlet, it will break in the near future. The procedure for the soft starter is as follows.
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Connect the KA02E (still off) from a normal 100V outlet, then the step-up transformer, and then connect the 115V terminal to the Polymoog main unit with a general-purpose power cable. After making sure that the KA02E is off, turn on the Polymoog main unit, and finally turn on the KA02E. Polymoog will start up in about 10 seconds. To end it, do the opposite, leaving the Polymoog power on and turning off the KA02E. Just to be safe, turn off the Polymoog power at the end.

This instrument contains 71 special ICs (polycom ICs) that are inserted into the connector, but depending on the subtle position of these, the sound may change or not sound at all. If it does not sound, wait for about 10 minutes, tap the body lightly, or lightly touch the ICs inside to restore it. Once the sound has sounded for a certain amount of time, it will usually still sound for several hours after that. I don't remember the sound stopping again in the middle of the process unless I turn off the power or move the main unit after it starts to sound. However, even if it's working well, if I turn off the power, it may stop working again for some reason.

The dedicated pedal (I think it's a poly pedal controller) needs to be matched with the main unit for each model, but this one is matched with this model. You can also copy Chick Corea's demo performance using the poly pedal at the time of its release.

Most Polymoogs have some buttons that don't light up or are broken, but this one has been working fine for a long time. Split is also OK. However, since it is a 50-year-old synthesizer, there are some buttons that have minor contact problems. Please understand that it is an old analog device.

Regarding the preset buttons, please do not misunderstand that this type of Polymoog does not produce the sound just by selecting it. Please note that the correct preset sound will not be produced unless you move the Master Gain Control slider for each preset.

The dynamics are somewhat effective, but they are rough compared to modern synths.
The keyboard was also maintained, but there is some variation in the return speed. However, it responds well to fast playing, and various music can be played normally without any problems.

There is some scratchiness in the slider, but many of the output parts have been replaced with new ones, so it is in good condition.

If you take it out to play, there is a high probability that you will shake the Polycom IC after setup, so you will need to add about 30 minutes to set it up.
It also comes with a dedicated stand, but it is a little warped, so fine adjustments are required after purchase. We do not recommend that one person install this either. First, place it on another stand, attach the legs, then lower it to the ground, attach the stays, and it is complete. I think Polymoog does not like to be twisted, but since it is long, I tend to want to lean it against something. However, it is probably safer to avoid storing it in that style as much as possible. Of course, if it's just a little bit vertical when carrying it, that's what I always do, so I think it's fine (I basically used it indoors).

The screws are inch type, so there may be some that are missing, but I never had any problems using it.

There is some aging, dirt, and peeling paint. There are also some marks on the top plate. I wiped it with alcohol, but it didn't come off. I don't know what stronger chemicals or nail polish remover will do to the paint, so I gave up on cleaning it any further. Please refer to the photos."