{"product_id":"38364","title":"KORG PolySix Programmable 6 Voice Polyphonic Analogue Synthesizer","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1981, the Korg PolySix was one of the first genuinely accessible programmable analogue polysynths, arriving alongside instruments like the Roland Juno-6 at a time when flagship polyphonic synthesizers such as the Prophet-5, Oberheim OB-Xa, and Roland Jupiter-8 remained financially out of reach for many musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile its appearance shares some visual DNA with the Mono\/Poly, the PolySix introduced a very different architecture focused on immediacy, warmth, and practical programmability. With six voices of polyphony, 32 patch memories, built-in modulation effects, and a straightforward hands-on layout, it quickly became a favourite for lush pads, analogue strings, brassy chords, and massive unison leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the PolySix is a fully analogue voice structure with rich, warm VCOs that tend to sound softer and more rounded than many contemporaries. Combined with the onboard Chorus, Phaser, and Ensemble effects, the synth is capable of huge stereo textures and unmistakably early-80s analogue character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ensemble effect in particular became one of the PolySix's defining features, producing wide, animated string textures strongly associated with vintage Mellotron-style sounds and classic synth pop arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassic Analogue Polyphony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PolySix features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 voices of analogue polyphony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully analogue VCO architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable patch memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in modulation effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance-oriented controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnison mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArpeggiator with chord memory functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a time when patch memory itself was still considered a premium feature, the ability to store and instantly recall 32 sounds made the PolySix especially practical for live performance and studio use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt-In Effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many earlier polysynths that relied on external processing, the PolySix integrated several modulation effects directly into the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChorus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhaser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsemble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese effects play a major role in the instrument's signature sound, particularly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide analogue pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage string textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrassy synth stabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwirling modulation tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ensemble mode remains especially sought after for its thick, animated character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnison \u0026amp; Arpeggiator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the Mono\/Poly, the PolySix can stack all six oscillators together in Unison mode for extremely large monophonic lead and bass sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe onboard arpeggiator includes chord memory functionality, allowing chord shapes to be sequenced and transposed across the keyboard for evolving rhythmic and harmonic patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVintage Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to many later digitally controlled analogue synthesizers, the PolySix is often appreciated for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm VCO behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSofter top-end response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich ensemble textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmediate programming workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic analogue drift and movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts tonal character sits somewhere between lush polysynth and vintage string machine, while still retaining the ability to produce aggressive unison leads and classic analogue basses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage 6-voice analogue polysynth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable patch memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 memory locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully analogue VCO voice architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Chorus, Phaser, and Ensemble effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnison mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArpeggiator with chord memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCassette patch backup system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on control layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, brassy analogue tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamous ensemble string textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage analogue synthesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthwave and synth pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient and soundtrack work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue string textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic unison leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly electronic music production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage studio and live setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes flight case (rough condition, approx 15kg).  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