New Tubbutec ModyPoly HiRes Upgrade for the Polysix, Mono/Poly & Somewhat the Poly-61

Tubbutec ModyPoly HiRes installation Published on Mar 28, 2019 tubbutec

Update: also see Portamento and Microtuning for Polysix and Mono/Poly (ModyPoly HiRes demo)

via Tubbutec.de

HiRes is an upgrade for the ModyPoly which adds high pitch resolution, microtuning and portamento. It works for Polysix and Mono/Poly (and is somewhat usable on the Poly-61).

Main features

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Tubbutec Polysex - Korg Polysix mod - demonstration

Published on Jan 3, 2014 tubbutec·6 videos

"A little video showing only some of the possibilities with the Tubbutec Polysex mod for the Korg Polysix synthesizer.
More information and sound demos can be found here: http://tubbutec.de/polysex"

Tubbutec Polysex mod - construction manual p.1 (Korg Polysix mod)

Published on Oct 9, 2013

"This manual describes how to install the Tubbutec Polysex mod - a modification for the Korg Polysix synthesizer.
For further information check out http://tubbutec.de/polysex

Music used in the video is by Radarfilm
http://radarfilm.net"

Polysix mod by Tubbutec

Polysix mod by Tubbutec from Tubbutec on Vimeo.

"This video shows some possibilities of the new Polysix-mod by Tubbutec.
I did't use the effect section of the Polysix for the recoding.
More information: tubbutec.de"

Korg PolySix Analog Polyphonic Synth w/ Kiwisix, Tubbutec Mods & More

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Summary: "Korg PolySix Analog Polyphonic Synth w/ Kiwisix Power & MIDI Upgrades, Tubbutec Polysex OSC Mod, Synthgraphics Overlay, New LA Synth Co Key Contacts, New Switches, Original Manual, And Vintage Ad"

Additional details: "Korg Polysix with Kiwisix power supply replacement, Kiwisix PCB/MIDI firmware upgrade, Synthgraphics Kiwisix control panel decal, brand new replacement key contacts from LA Synth Co, new push switches, and a Tubbutec "Polysex" OSC mod (using original Polysix knobs to match). Included are the original manual, original matchbook, and an original Korg product advertisement from the 80s.

All of these improvements effectively create the modern Polysix we'd all love to see from Korg. Check out the embedded video to see how the Polysex adds a completely new dynamic to the trusty Polysix. The keys on this unit really do feel nice after the contact upgrade and the switch replacements go a long way for ease of use. No more dropped notes or button presses!"

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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.
final promo web
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)

unisonstatic
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/

Kiwisix Korg PolySix Analog Polyphonic Synth SN 465047

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"Vintage Korg Polysix with Kiwisix power supply replacement, Kiwisix PCB/MIDI firmware upgrade, Synthgraphics Kiwisix control panel decal, brand new replacement key contacts from LA Synth Co, new push switches, and a Tubbutec "Polysex" OSC mod (using original Polysix knobs to match). Included are the original manual, original patchbook, and an original Korg product advertisement from the 80s.

All of these improvements effectively create the modern Polysix we'd all love to see from Korg. Check out the embedded video to see how the Polysex adds a completely new dynamic to the trusty Polysix. The keys on this unit really do feel nice after the contact upgrade and the switch replacements go a long way for ease of use. No more dropped notes or button presses!"

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Tubbutec Session #02 - Korg Polysix and Poly-61 with ModyPoly

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"Two classic Polysynths with Tubbutec ModyPoly upgrade using the 'powerarp' sequencer.
https://tubbutec.de/ModyPoly


At the beginning of the video, both synths are programmed with sequences. They are synced to a midi clock and the sequences are started manually.
Sequences are transposed using the keyboard throughout the track.
A Jomox XBase09 is responsible for the drums.


More about this and many more mods for vintage synths:
https://tubbutec.de"

Korg Polysix Synth - Serviced - Modded and Restored w/ Midi SN 381959

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"The synth has had the following work completed on it by Nekotronics (service notes included) and it's calibration/tuning will be checked before shipping.

- New antique pine case/body
- Tubbutec Modysex mods (More info below)
- New push buttons
- Keyboard contacts have been fully cleaned and work perfectly
- Pots have been cleaned/replaced
- New removable battery
- Fully calibrated
- Fully tuned

Tubbutec Modysex mods

This is an excellent mod that replaces the key assigner chip with a custom one. It adds a lot of features and most importantly midi in and out! Theres a lot to list here but the arpegiator has step sequencer and you can have poly unison too. Heres a short list of the features and a video explaining them. [video here - note this Polysix does not appear to have the additional Spread knobs in the video.]

More info can be found here ... http://tubbutec.de/modypoly/

And heres the manual for a full feature list http://tubbutec.de/files/Modysix-User-Manual-v1.4.pdf

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, pitch bend * and more
Midi output of arpeggiator, chords and powerarp sequences or simple keypresses
S/H LFO and fast triangular LFO for filter
Midi channels and various other options can be configured without external tools
High quality midi sockets and sustain pedal jack
For a complete list of features please refer to the user manual."

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Sternrekorder - Die Schraube (TR-707, CR-8000, SH-101, JX-3P, Polysix)

Published on Mar 30, 2017 sternrekorder

"'Die Schraube' means 'The screw'.
Short clip recorded live in my studio, no multitracking, no DAW.

Instruments:
Drums: Roland TR-707 + Roland CR-8000 Hihats
Bassline: Roland SH-101
Chords: Roland JX-3P
Arpeggio: KORG Polysix (tubbutec ModyPoly)
FX:
Yamaha SPX-900 Multi FX
Yamaha REV100 Reverb
Yamaha GC2020 Compressor
Valley People 440 Compressor"

Sternrekorder - Another Session (TR-707, Juno-60, JX-3P, Polysix, Keystep)

Published on Aug 22, 2016 sternrekorder

"Instruments used:
Drums: ROLAND TR-707 & CR-8000
Bass: ROLAND Juno-60 (sequenced by Arturia Keystep)
Chords: ROLAND JX-3P (internal Sequencer)
Arpeggio: KORG Polysix (Tubbutec ModyPoly Upgrade)
FX: KORG Kaoss Pad mini (delay) tc electronic HALL OF FAME (reverb)

This recording is the first take, no editing, no mastering."

Korg Polysix Synthesizer w/ 1st MIDI Pitch Bend?

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"This Polysix six is the 1st that I know of to be placed on the market with the midi pitch bend option. The Polysix has been completely updated by my amazing technician who is brilliant. He did wonder to this polysix and has got it tuning now better then spec, Amazing! It was a lot of hard work getting this synth to perform professionally. the tubbutec modysix mod is functioning 100%, he just released the pitch bend mod technical information to me a few days ago.Has a newly installed battery socket so that future battery replacement will be very simple, just pull it out and replace with a new one, no soldering. keyboard is nice and even all the way up and down. Overall the synth is cosmetically a 8 out of 10 conservatively. Your synth will ship in a padded keyboard case with extra packaging around that for the upmost safety in shipping..."

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Portamento and Microtuning for Polysix and Mono/Poly (ModyPoly HiRes demo)

Published on Apr 1, 2019 tubbutec

"HiRes is an upgrade for the ModyPoly which adds high pitch resolution, microtuning and portamento. It works for Polysix and Mono/Poly

Intro: 0:00
Portamento: 0:52
Voice Spread: 4:32
Microtuning: 5:20
Outro: 6:50"

New Tubbutec ModyPoly HiRes Upgrade for the Polysix, Mono/Poly & Somewhat the Poly-61

Tubbutec Modysix - Polysix 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 synthesizer.

More information:
http://tubbutec.de/modysix"

New Blue on White Korg Polysix Metal Panel Cases by Synthronics

via synthronics.de

"Polysix synthesizers normally have worn and rusty metal panels with scratches on paint.

It was decided to re-manufacture the WHOLE metal panel incl. new paint coat and new silk screen printing.

The paint coat (in comparison to original panel) ist on both sides, so the panel will not rust nowhere.

All silk printings are as close as possible to original to preserve the original look of this great synth.

Printed texts „1 OCT DOWN“ and „2 OCT DOWN“ of the SUB OSC switch stick out of the violet rectangle around 0,5mm. This small defect is present on all panels.

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tubbutec Polysex KORG Polysix Mods

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"The Polysex mod adds an additional control panel to your Korg Polysix synthesizer to increase the number of possible sounds you can create.

There are two different mods which can both be used at the same time:

The pitch mod routes the envelope to the pitch. You can choose the polarity of the envelope and the reference point in the envelope where the pitch is not changed. This mod is very useful to create portamento like effects, brass instruments, percussive sounds and much more.

The second mod is the voice spread mod which is a very powerful tool. You can determine the amount of voice spread, route the envelope and one of two LFOs to it and switch voice spreading on and off in poly mode. This mod can be used to adjust and modulate the fatness of the sound in unison mode, in poly mode you can modulate how detuned the Polysix sounds. This can lead to more natural sounds, but can also be used to accomplish complex sound effects."

Hyboid "Terrör of the Üniverse" Album Teaser #1 (Korg Mono/Poly + Arp Axxe) [HQ Audio]

Published on Dec 15, 2015 Hyboid a.k.a. Astro Chicken

"Teaser for Hyboid´s upcoming 2x12" Vinyl Album "Terrör of the Üniverse" on Astro Chicken Records.
Available on black vinyl (regular edition) and on purple vinyl (special edition with A2 poster and sticker), both editions with free MP3 download code.
Also available as digital release.

Instruments used:
Oberheim DMX
Roland TR-606
Roland CSQ-600
Roland Juno-60
Roland SH-09
Korg Polysix (Tubbutec ModyPoly Mod)
Korg Mono/Poly (Tubbutec ModyPoly Mod)
Arp Axxe
Octave Kitten"

Korg Polysix w/Tubbutec ModyPoly

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"This vintage Polysix is fully functional and in very good condition. Cosmetically - super clean! Comes with Tubbutec ModyPoly (+HiRes Upgrade) The ModyPoly – successor of the Modysix – is an upgrade for the Korg Polysix, Poly-61 and Mono/Poly synthesizers and features various additional play modes, a free definable arpeggiator, midi in/out, a sustain pedal input and various other features."

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Tubbutec Modysix Manufacturing

Published on Apr 15, 2014 tubbutec·7 videos

"Video showing how I manufacture the Modysix midi retrifit and feature extension for the Korg Polysix synthesizer.

More information: http://tubbutec.de/modysix

Music: Thermophil by Radarfilm http://radarfilm.net"

Vintage Electro with Oberheim DMX, Roland TR-606, SH-09, Juno-60, Korg Polysix, Mono/Poly, Arp AXXE

Published on Jun 13, 2015 Hyboid a.k.a. Astro Chicken

"Oldschool mini-jam. Arps and sequencers clocked via MIDI clock to DIN sync and analog triggers.

Drums:
Oberheim DMX
Roland TR-606

Synths:
Roland SH-09
Roland Juno-60
Korg Polysix (with Tubbutec ModyPoly modification)
Korg Mono/Poly (with Tubbutec ModyPoly modification)
Arp Axxe

FX:
Korg SDD-1000
Korg DRV-3000
Roland SRV-2000"

Pure Polysix - Kiwitechnics Kiwisix with Tubbutec Polysex

Published on Jan 25, 2015 Eyepatch Entertainment

"Just playing around with the Polysix. This is the full kiwi upgrade with new power supply. It also has the Tubbutec Polysex mod which is amazing.

If you've never used the actual synth, it sounds 10x different than the Korg Legacy version. Each voice taking awhile to come into tune and every voice just a little different from each other. You can get lost for days just getting creating sounds and arpeggiating them.

Internal arp with external midi arp and controlled with the fantastic kiwitechnics patch editor. A little Valhalla Vintage and Valhalla shimmer added as well"