Repairing & Restoring a Korg Polysix to Better Than New! Episode 1: Overview and Plans

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.

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Polysix Replacement Case: https://reverb.grsm.io/Polysix-Chassis
Polysix Rubber Contacts: https://reverb.grsm.io/Polysix-Contacts
Transformer: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/...
Kiwisix Upgrades: https://www.kiwitechnics.com/kiwisix.htm

Tools:
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Pro Honda Spray Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3YN7Ak5
3M Spray Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3mg87wF
Vessel JIS Screwdrivers: https://amzn.to/3hN1RKE
Desoldering Pump: https://amzn.to/40bh8Vu
Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/3ofPgCz
DeOxit D5 Contact Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3mIihpT
DeOxit F5 Fader Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3KGZ8Nj
Rigol DS1054Z Oscilloscope: https://amzn.to/3VghKIw
Thermal (infrared) camera: https://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

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