Korg Poly-800 User manual
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'-POLYPHONIC
SYNTHESIZER
Thank you and
Fongratulations
on
your
choice of
the KORG
Poly-8OO.
This instrument has been engi-
neered for highest quality
sounds
and superb relia-
bility. To obtain
optimum
performance from your
new KORG
Poly-800,
please read
this manual
careful-
ly before using.
I
FEATURES OF THE KORG
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
a.
9.
10.
11.
12.
EIGHT SEPARATELY-ARTICULATED “VOICES” offer full polyphonic capabilities.
EIGHT DIGITALCONTROLLED OSCILLATORS
(DCOS)
ensure outstanding pitch stability.
NINE ADVANCED
6-STAGE
DIGITAL ENVELOPE GENERATORS (DEGs)
-
1 per
DC0
and
1 for Noise and VCF
-
provide a significant improvement
over
conventional
EGs.
They help create
highly realistic piano/percussive sounds and many new effects.
“DOUBLE” playing mode provides rich, complex layered sounds by pairing two different DCOs and
DEGs per voice. “WHOLE” mode provides full eight-note playing capability.
64 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS offer a wide range of excellent sounds.
STEREO CHORUS provides smooth, warm ambience
Built-in POLYPHONIC SEQUENCER stores and performs up to 256 notes. It can be started, stop-
ped, and remotely clocked using standard MIDI signals.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DIGITAL INTERFACE (MIDI) bus sends and receives key data (pitches
and gales), pitch bends, program changes, and full sequencer control.
l
MIDI allows a Poly-800
to
be linked with a second Poly-800
or
another MIDI keyboard for rich layering
effects.
l A MIDI compatible home
computer
(or similar equipment) connected lo a
Poly-800
can provide ex-
tended polyphonic sequencing, music
transcription,
and
many
other functions, with suitable
software
DIGITAL ACCESS CONTROL provides precise push button control over every program parameter.
for creating and editing programs.
l A large 6 digit LED Display offers complete data readout.
l Full editing capabilities allow memorized sound programs lo be easily changed. temporarily
or
permanently.
. PROGRAM UP jack lets you change programs in sequence without taking your hands off the
keyboard.
l The Digital Access system provides accurate sound recall. excellent repeatability. and a minimum
of front panel
“clutter’:
New “BANK HOLD” function allows quick single-button access lo programs or
parameters
within
the same bank.
CHORD MEMORY lets you play parallel harmonies using only 1 key, and also provides monophonic
bass and solo articulation.. HOLD mode provides sustained “Hands-Off’ sound. POLY mode pro-
vides normal four and eight voice playing.
14 SECOND TAPE INTERFACE
~XVS
many
sets
of
PROGRAMS and SEQUENCER
data
to be
rapidly saved or
loaded
from cassette.
Thq
large, prompting alphanumeric display
gives
Complete
in-
formation about
tape
operations. Operation is so fast and easy that all 64
programs
can
be
changed
live between songs.
13~
NOISE GENERATOR adds “breath noise” for more realistic instrument sound and also can be
used
for many kinds of special
effects.~
14. Lightweight (10 lb.), battery/AC operated package can be worn on stage (using built-in
strap
pegs), or moved and played ANYWHERE.
*The
Poly-800
and
a
good quality “wireless” transmitter allows you lolaI on-stage mobility . . .
first
for a
programmable
polyphonic
synthesizer!
l
IMPORTANT NOTES
.........................................................................................................
5
.
FRONT PANEL NOMENCLATURE
..............................................................................
6
.
REAR
PANEL
NOMENCLATURE
.................................................................................
6
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BASIC
CONNECTIONS
....................................................................................................
10
.FUNCTION AND OPERATIONS
....................................................................................
11
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
INITIAL SETUP
...............................................................................................................
11
SELECTING PROGRAMS
.............................................................................................
11
SOUND SYNTHESIS.....................................................................................................
13
3-I
What
is a
Synthesizer
.......................................................................................................
13
3.2
What is a Program
..........................................................................................................
13
3-3
Digital
access
control system..........................................................................................
13
3-4
Poly-800
Synthesizer Modules and Parameters
...............................................................
14
3.4.1.
DC0
1
......................................................................................................................
14
34.2. MODE
......................................................................................................................
15
3.4.3.
DCO
2
.............................
.
........................................................................................
16
3.4.4.
NOISE......................................................................................................................
16
3.4.5.
VCF..........................................................................................................................
17
3.4.6.
CHORUS
..................................................................................................................
18
3.4.7. DEG
..........................................................................................................................
19
3.4.a. MG
...........................................................................................................................
21
34.9. MIDI
..........................................................................................................................
21
CREATING SOUNDS.....................................................................................................
23
4-1l
Overview
.........................................................................................................................
23
4.2
Editing programs
............................................................................................................
23
4.3 Writing programs to memory
44 Moving programs
....
...................................................................................................................................................................................................
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PERFORMANCE FEATURES.......................................................................................
26
5.1
Tune
...............................................................................................................................
26
5.2
Joystick .....
5.3 Key assign mode
5.4
sequencer
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5.5
Program Up
Footswitch
..................................................................................................
32
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DIGITAL INTERFACE (MIDI)
.......................................
33
TAPE INTERFACE
.......................................................................................................... 35
7.1
Saving program and sequencer data on tape
,.,_._!
..........................................................
36
7.2 Recorded data tones
......................................................................................................
36
7-3
Verify
..............................................................................................................................
36
7-4
Loading data into the
Poly-8000
.........................................
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L..
.......
36
POWER SUPPLY............................................................................................................
40
8-l
Battery
,life
........
.
.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
a-2 Replacing
batteries
ii
.
SPECIFCATIONS
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..............................................................................................
41
l
OPTIONS
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42
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To ensure long life for the Poly-800, the following
precautions should be
taken
LOCATION:
Do avoid malfunction, do not use or leave the
Poly-800
in the
locations for long periods of time:
In
direct sunlight.
In extremely high or low temperature or humidity.
In
dusty
or
sandy places.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
-
HANDLE WITH
CARE!
*
The
Poly-800
may malfunction if excessive force is applied
to the switches and/or knobs or if it is dropped.
CLEANING:
l Use only a soft dry cloth to clean the surface of the
Poly-800.
NEVER use benzene. thinners or similar solvents.
INTERFERENCE FROM OTHER ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
The
Poly-800
uses advanced digital circuitry which may oc-
casionally malfunction due to interference produced by
fluorescsent
lamps, other digital equipment, or electrical ap-
pliances with built-in motors. We recommend that you use the
Poly-800
as far as possible from such appliances. If any ir-
regularities occur, turn the power switch off. wait about 30
seconds, then turn the power on again. This should help
return the
Poly-800
to its normal operating condition.
MEMORY BACKUP
l
A
built-in battery powered circuit protects
,the
memorized
sound programs when the power is
turned off. If
the
Poly
800 is
left
without a battery for more than five minutes.
or
if the batteiy becomes exhausted. the
contents
of the
pro-
gram memory may be erased. Therefore, the batteries
should be checked
reasonably
often and replaced when
necessary.
Even if you use the
Poly-800’s
AC adaptor when play-
ing, always keep
good
batteries in the unit to avoid
memory
loss.
Be sure to change the batteries quickly to avoid possible
loss
of
program memory.
The
Poly-800’s
TAPE INTERFACE SYSTEM is an excellent
safeguard against loss of memory. In addition to providing
access to virtually unlimited programs. you may easily
re-
load memory (should it become erased) using the Tape In-
terface
system
and the supplied Program Data Tape. If’s
always a good idea to Save any original programs on tape
to protect them against
accidental
loss.
WARRANTEE
The
Poly-80O
is warranted by the
manufacturer
against
defects
in materials or workmanship. The specific conditions and
terms of the warrantee are listed on the enclosed warrantee
registration card.
INSTRUCTIONS
To obtain the best possible results from
your
Poly-800.
please
read this manual carefully. Keep
your
Owner’s Manual in a
safe place for future reference.
I
“NOTICE”
.Because the
PO/y-800’s
case is con&ted of
a
light weight, high impact
PlBS”
material, it’s possible for elec-
trostatic discharges to occur which may cause
a
temporary malfunction. Connecting the unit to an amplifier mixer
etc. (to provide
a
proper ground connection) BEFORE turning the power on
will
help
ensure
reliable
operation.
Tune
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,
&Joystick
/
/
Joystick section
/
Key
assig:
mode
/i
step
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Speed
/
Start/Stop
switch
/
I
/
Sequencer
section
E
se’ect
b”‘to”
/
Parame,er
index
/
/
strap peg
Headphone jack
’
program write switch
L
Sequencer write switch
.
.
1.
2.
Make sure that the Power Switch is turned
3.
When using an amplifier or mixer, connect
off (VOLUME control fully counterclock-
the Poly-800 rear panel output jack(s) to the
wise). amplifier or mixer input jack(s).
3- -9
2
10
1
L
POWER
OFF
1
VOLUME
Either batteries or the supplied AC adaptor
can be used as the main power source.
. When using an AC adaptor,
use
only the supplied
KORG
9V
AC adaptor (designed to be used
with
local
voltage)
to
avoid possible damage.
. Connect the AC adaptor
to
the
Poly-800
rear panel DC
9V
jack, and then plug the AC Adaptor into an AC wall
socket.
,
,
(Mono
output
channel output)
(R
channel output)
4. When using headphones:
. Plug headphones
into
PHONES jack
r-OUTPUT
PHorES
OCW
R
L/MONO
m?Pe
.
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