Korg POLYSIX M Owner's Manual page 4

Features and Functions
1) INTRODUCTION
An important goal for the Polysix M has been to retain the original character of the instrument while at the same
time expanding its functionality. The machine is operated in the same way as the original Polysix with the sole
exception of the new functions, in order for all users to feel at home. All sound parameters (VCO, VCF, VCF, MG,
EG, EFFECTS, BEND, TUNE and OUTPUT) operate exactly as before, and these will not be discussed further in
this manual. The arpeggiator works in exactly the same way as before, apart from the fact that it is now possible to
synchronize it to a MIDI clock (e.g. from a drum machine or sequencer).
2) NEW CONNECTORS
On the rear panel of the Polysix M there are three DIN connectors on the left hand side of the panel (rear view).
From left to right these are MIDI THRU, MIDI OUT, and MIDI IN. (This order is employed by most manufacturers.)
All data sent to the synthesizer is received via MIDI IN and all MIDI data that the synthesizer transmits is sent via
MIDI OUT. MIDI THRU delivers a carbon copy of the received data at MIDI IN and is used for daisy-chaining
several instruments from a single MIDI source.
3) MEMORY
The original Polysix had 32 memory locations (programs) organized in 4 banks of 8 programs each (4 x 8 = 32).
This organization has been retained in the Polysix M but in order to increase the memory to 128 programs, the
memory has been subdivided into four groups. In this way one obtains 4 groups x 4 banks x 8 programs = 128
programs total.
The memory group currently selected is indicated by one of the LEDs 1..4 flashing. To select another memory
group:
(1) Press MANUAL and hold it.
(2) At the same time press one of the buttons 1..4. The corresponding LED will start flashing indicating the currently
selected group.
Example:
The currently selected program is group 3, program B4. This is indicated by LED 3 flashing with B and 4 being
constantly illuminated. To change to, let's say, group 3, program C7 it is only necessary to press C and 7 as usual
since group 3 is already selected.
In order to, say, select group 1, program A5:
(1) Press and hold MANUAL.
(2) Press 1. "1" starts to flash indicating memory group 1.
(3) Release MANUAL and press A and 5 as usual.
To store a program at a memory location press WRITE as usual and then the program number (make sure that
the WRITE switch is in the WRITE ENABLE position).
Example:
The currently selected program is group 2, program D3. To store this program at location D6 instead:
(1) Press WRITE. WRITE starts to flash.
(2) Press 6. WRITE stops flashing and the program has been stored.
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