Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The very first synthesizer I ever bought, back in 1987, was a Korg Polysix. These venerable synths have a monster sound, but time is not kind to their inner electronics. In this video series, I will take a nonfunctional Polysix with severe internal damage and make it better than new, bringing modern capabilities, MIDI, and better quality sound while retaining what makes the PolySix so special! Join me on this restoration journey.
Polysix Restoration Episode 1: youtube.com/watch?v=w7xSVRn_ptc
Polysix Restoration Episode 2: youtube.com/watch?v=fZUm2OaaAPg
Polysix Restoration Episode 3: youtube.com/watch?v=zkCY7ygsWek
Polysix Restoration Episode 4: youtube.com/watch?v=Hb-BbjQvr4s
Polysix Restoration Episode 5: youtube.com/watch?v=yvufr7siFRs
Polysix Restoration Episode 6: youtube.com/watch?v=eKCCYIqS5KQ
Polysix Replacement Case: reverb.grsm.io/Polysix-Chassis
Polysix Rubber Contacts: reverb.grsm.io/Polysix-Contacts
Transformer: mouser.com/ProductDetail/553-VPT36-2780
Kiwisix Upgrades: kiwitechnics.com/kiwisix.htm
Tools:
Anhydrous Isopropyl Alcohol: amzn.to/3FYcfag
Pro Honda Spray Cleaner: amzn.to/3YN7Ak5
3M Spray Adhesive: amzn.to/3mg87wF
Vessel JIS Screwdrivers: amzn.to/3hN1RKE
Desoldering Pump: amzn.to/40bh8Vu
Soldering Station: amzn.to/3ofPgCz
DeOxit D5 Contact Cleaner: amzn.to/3mIihpT
DeOxit F5 Fader Cleaner: amzn.to/3KGZ8Nj
Rigol DS1054Z Oscilloscope: amzn.to/3VghKIw
Thermal (infrared) camera: amzn.to/3XbEIRk
0:00 Intro
0:35 My Polysix Story
3:43 History of the Polysix
4:27 Overview of the Polysix
8:50 History of THIS Polysix
9:25 What's Wrong With It?
12:39 Planned Fixes & Upgrades
17:31 Unknowns
19:25 Summary
#Korg #Polysix #Kiwisix
The very first synthesizer I ever bought, back in 1987, was a Korg Polysix. These venerable synths have a monster sound, but time is not kind to their inner electronics. In this video series, I will take a nonfunctional Polysix with severe internal damage and make it better than new, bringing modern capabilities, MIDI, and better quality sound while retaining what makes the PolySix so special! Join me on this restoration journey.
Polysix Restoration Episode 1: youtube.com/watch?v=w7xSVRn_ptc
Polysix Restoration Episode 2: youtube.com/watch?v=fZUm2OaaAPg
Polysix Restoration Episode 3: youtube.com/watch?v=zkCY7ygsWek
Polysix Restoration Episode 4: youtube.com/watch?v=Hb-BbjQvr4s
Polysix Restoration Episode 5: youtube.com/watch?v=yvufr7siFRs
Polysix Restoration Episode 6: youtube.com/watch?v=eKCCYIqS5KQ
Polysix Replacement Case: reverb.grsm.io/Polysix-Chassis
Polysix Rubber Contacts: reverb.grsm.io/Polysix-Contacts
Transformer: mouser.com/ProductDetail/553-VPT36-2780
Kiwisix Upgrades: kiwitechnics.com/kiwisix.htm
Tools:
Anhydrous Isopropyl Alcohol: amzn.to/3FYcfag
Pro Honda Spray Cleaner: amzn.to/3YN7Ak5
3M Spray Adhesive: amzn.to/3mg87wF
Vessel JIS Screwdrivers: amzn.to/3hN1RKE
Desoldering Pump: amzn.to/40bh8Vu
Soldering Station: amzn.to/3ofPgCz
DeOxit D5 Contact Cleaner: amzn.to/3mIihpT
DeOxit F5 Fader Cleaner: amzn.to/3KGZ8Nj
Rigol DS1054Z Oscilloscope: amzn.to/3VghKIw
Thermal (infrared) camera: amzn.to/3XbEIRk
0:00 Intro
0:35 My Polysix Story
3:43 History of the Polysix
4:27 Overview of the Polysix
8:50 History of THIS Polysix
9:25 What's Wrong With It?
12:39 Planned Fixes & Upgrades
17:31 Unknowns
19:25 Summary
#Korg #Polysix #Kiwisix
