Polysix: Polyphonic, Programmable Super Synth

Korg Legacy Collection
Originally part of the first Korg Legacy Collection and later the Korg Legacy Collection: Analog Edition 2007; the Polysix is now available individually. As the original manufacturer, Korg is uniquely qualified to recreate our vintage analog synthesizers as software instruments. Korg’s proprietary Component Modeling Technology (CMT) recreates the original circuit path and analog signal flow, to provide results that are completely faithful to the original hardware. The Polysix is designed to run as a stand-alone program; or as a VST, AU or RTAS Plug-in, making it compatible with nearly any DAW software studio package.

• 32-note polyphony (Maximum)
• 1 Part
• 32 Programs
• Advanced Unison mode; up to 16 stackable voices, Detune, and Spread
• Dual external modulation routings
• MIDI clock sync

The Polysix synthesizer provided a surprisingly full sounding voice structure and powerful performance functions. Combined with the super-smooth internal Chorus/Ensemble effect, it quickly became a worldwide hit. The Polysix software recreation gives you all the power of the original hardware and then adds more polyphony, an advanced unison mode and modulation enhancements, readying this classic for modern music production. Conjure sweeping pads and evolving soundscapes, tremendous unison leads and basses, in the pocket arps and beyond.

Specifications

Polysix Software Synthesizer Specifications:

Compatibility:
PC and Mac
Standalone and VST/AU/RTAS
Maximum Polyphony:

32 notes (depending on the CPU of host computer)

Number of Parts:
1

Programs:
32

Additional Polysix Synthesis Information

Unison:
User-specifiable number of voices (1-16), Detune, Spread

External Modulation:
Source (Velocity/KBD Track/Pressure/Pitch Bend/Modulation/Breath/CC#), External Modulation 1 (VCO PULSE WIDTH, VCF FREQUENCY, VCA GAIN, MG LEVEL), External Modulation 2 (VCO PULSE WIDTH, VCF FREQUENCY, VCA GAIN, MG LEVEL) TEMPO – MG Sync, TEMPO – Arpeggiator Sync

System Requirements:

MacOS:

CPU:
Apple G4/800 MHz or faster, G4/1.25 GHz or faster recommended (Some preset combination programs in Legacy Cell structure require G4/1.25GHz or faster), Intel-based Mac (Universal Binary)*3 Memory: 256 MB or larger

Display:
1,024 x 768 – 32,000 colors or higher

Operating System:
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, MacIntel compatible

Audio Interface *1
Stand-alone: Core Audio compatible audio interface (Macintosh’s on-board sound output port can be used)
Plug-in: Depends on system requirements of host application program *2

Windows:

CPU:
Intel Pentium 4/1.5 GHz, Pentium M (Centrino)/1.3 GHz, Celeron/1.8 GHz AMD AthlonXP/2000+ or faster

Memory:
256 MB or larger

Display:
1,024 x 768 – 16-bit colors or higher

Operating System:
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP2 or later including Vista

Audio Interface *1
Stand-alone: ASIO, DirectSound or MME compatible audio interface
Plug-in: Depends on system requirements of host application program *2

*1 Audio interface with a low latency will be needed to play software synthesizers in real time.

*2 Audio Units, VST or RTAS compatible (for Macintosh), or VST or RTAS compatible (for Windows) host application program will be needed to use as plug-in.

*3 The Universal Binary versions are available for registered users as a free download at www.korguser.net.

Note: Copy protection is integrated into this software. A computer with an internet connection is required to authorize this product.

*Mac, Mac logo and Audio Units logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

*Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

*VST and ASIO are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

*RTAS is a registered trademark of Avid Technology, Inc., or its subsidiaries or divisions.

*All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Specifications subject to change without notice