Kiwi Technics KiwiSix User manual

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Table of Contents
KiwiSix Features................................................................3
KiwiSix Flow Chart.............................................................4
KiwiSix Front Panel............................................................5
Kiwisix Notes.....................................................................6
KiwiSix Preset Section.......................................................7
Chord Mode......................................................................8
Sequencer....................................................................... 4
A) Writing / Editing.................................................................................................... 5
C) Playing................................................................................................................. 7
Arpeggiator...................................................................... 8
Setting up with External Devices..................................... 9
Install Instructions...........................................................20
) Rear Panel Install..................................................................................................2
2) KLM-367 Replacement.........................................................................................23
3) KLM-369 Front Panel...........................................................................................24
4) KLM-37 Mods.....................................................................................................26
Adjustments for the PolySix............................................27
5) KLM-368 Adjustments..........................................................................................3
6) PolySix Common Faults.......................................................................................32
7) PolySix Waveform Mod........................................................................................34
7) PolySix Hold Pedal Mod.......................................................................................34
8) PolySix Power Supply Upgrade...........................................................................35
Midi Data.........................................................................38
Continuous Controllers............................................................................................39
Real Time Commands..............................................................................................4
NRPN Controllers.....................................................................................................42
Midi Sysex Support.........................................................43
Midi Sysex Data........................................................................................................44
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KiwiSix Features
•A complete replacement board for the troubled Korg Polysix KLM-367 circuit board. hese are usually battery damaged which
can be difficult and expensive to repair and render the synth unusable
•512 ones can be stored and edited. 64 ones come preloaded. It is also possible to temporarily edit any one. ones are selected
using a two button system. he first button selects the high digit (bank 1-8) and the second button the low digit ( one 1-8). his
allows 64 tones (1-1 to 8-8) on any bank group. here are 8 bank groups that are selected using the A-D bank buttons.
•MidiCC and Sysex support all parameters. Sysex support for one Dump & Load and 4096 step parameter control.
•NRPN support on all variable controls giving 4096 step control. Release 1.20+
•4096 step scanning on all front panel controls. Optional Fine midi control using sysex or NRPN (v1.20+) on all variable controls.
•Midi In & Out Channels can be separately set.
•Patch Editor Control of Parameters (requires PE v 5.0 or later)
•wo styles of Polyphonic (7th note override or 7th note ignored) and Last note priority Unison Key Assign Modes
•Pedal & Front Panel Button Note Hold modes. Note - using a hold pedal requires a small hardware mod and details are in the
user manual v3+
•Internal Master Clock that can be used to clock the Arp and/or Sequence and can optionally generate a midi clock. Master Clock
options are Internal, External or Midi. he external clock input is a hardware override of the internal clock
•Key transpose allows transposition to any key in a range of 2 Octaves up to 1 Octave down
•Internet update system. All future updates will be at no charge.
•he Upgrade comes with a replacement metal plate for the power cord. his plate has an IEC socket for a standard power cord
(note - Power cord is not supplied), screws and space to mount the Korg Serial Number plate and midi in and out sockets are
mounted. An internal cable is supplied to plug into the KiwiSix Upgrade board for Midi I/O.
•Optional more reliable power supply using modern components.
•Installation instructions are supplied and some soldering is required for the Power wires to the replacement plate and two front
panel modifications and also the optional Hold Pedal mod. he power supply upgrade will also need some soldering. Full
installation instructions are in this User Manual and any parts required will be supplied in the upgrade.
•he Polysix can be a noisy synth. Ferrite clamps have been a proven noise reduction addition and these are provided with the
upgrade.
•Metal KiwiSix Label
CHORD MODE
•Any chord with up to 6 notes can be set and played from any key
ARPEGGIATOR
•he Arpeggiator can be independently clocked from the Master clock. ARP Clock division options are Half Note, Quarter Note,
1/8 Note, 1/8 Note Half Swing, 1/8 Note Full Swing, 1/8 Note riplets, 1/16 Note, 1/16 Note Half Swing, 1/16 Note Full Swing,
1/16 Note riplets, 1/32 Note, 1/32 Note riplets, 1/64 Note.
•Arp modes are Up, Down, Up and Down, Random, As Played, 0, 1 or 2 octaves
•Arp can be Started, Stopped & Continued using Midi Commands
•Appeggiator will Output Midi Data
SEQUENCER
•8 separate 124 Max step Polyphonic sequences can be created and stored
•Sequences can be edited
•he Sequences can be independently clocked from the Master clock. SEQ Clock division options are Half Note, Quarter Note,
1/8 Note, 1/8 Note Half Swing, 1/8 Note Full Swing, 1/8 Note riplets, 1/16 Note, 1/16 Note Half Swing, 1/16 Note Full Swing,
1/16 Note riplets, 1/32 Note, 1/32 Note riplets, 1/64 Note.
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KiwiSix Flow Chart

KiwiSix Front Panel

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Kiwisix Notes
The Kiwitechnics KiwiSix upgrade
has been designed to replace the
existing KLM-367 board.
Note: The PolySix hardware design
requires capacitors in the Oscillator
control area to charge before tuning
is correct. This takes about 0- 2
seconds after the PolySix is
powered on.
This manual should be used in
conjunction with the existing PolySix
User Guide and only the differences
are detailed here.
Tone Selection The method for selecting tones
differs from the Polysix. The Kiwisix
supports 5 2 fully editable tones
whereas the original Polysix had 32
tones.
Tones are stored in 8 bank groups
which are accessed using the four
Bank Buttons A-D. There are two
'groups' of banks and the current
group is changed by pressing an
already selected bank button. i.e. if
Bank A is active and it is pressed
again the bank 'group' will increment
to the next group and Group 'E' will
be selected. If the current group is
on E then the next group will be A.
The current bank group is indicated
as follows
Grp - Bank Lights A-D are normal
Grp 2 - Bank Lights A-D are flashing
Tones are selected using a two button
system. Tones in any one group are
numbered - to 8-8 making 64 tones in
each group. The first tone button
pressed selects the first digit and is
shown by the tone light flashing quickly.
The next tone button selects the tone
and it is loaded at this point.
e.g. to select Bank C tone 4-7 the
button presses would be:-
Bank C, Tone 4, Tone 7
The same button sequence is used
when writing a tone to memory and the
actual write to memory is done on the
second tone button press.
Note - The LEDs on Bank buttons B-D
use a common resistor. The result of
this is the LEDs will appear dimmer and
will pulse if more than one is on. A fix for
this is detailed in the install section of
the manual.
Factory Tones The KiwiSix comes loaded with the
original Korg PolySix factory tones as
well as the original Polysix alternate
tone set. These can also be restored
at any time if desired.
These 64 tones have been placed in
Bank A - -> A8-8 and the tone
names are on the next page of the
manual. Banks B-H have a blank tone
in them which can be altered or
overwritten.
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KiwiSix Preset Section
Factory Tone Set
The Tones names are as given by Korg.
First Tone
Button in
left column
Second
tone button
2345678
- Brass Strings Electric
Piano
Clavichord Acoustic
Piano
Organ Moon
Sound
Vibraphone
2- Synth
Organ
Hi Strings Fat Solo
Sound *
Saxophone Flute Trombone Guitar Honky Tonk
Piano
3- Lead Sound
*
Fat Bass * Reggae
Sound
Banjo Electric
Piano 2
Filtered
Clavichord
New Wave
Organ
Jazz Guitar
4- Unison Solo
Low *
Unison Solo
High *
Organ 2 Chime Sound Fall Thin Sound Touch
Sound
Kim Carnes
Sound
5- Brass
Ensemble
Mellow
Brass
Oboe Flute Strings
Orchestra
Solo Violin Bowed
Strings
Koto
6- Electric
Piano
Organ
(Slow)
Organ
(Fast)
Harpsichord Clavichord Chorus
(Female)
Chorus
(Male)
Steam Pipe
Organ
7- Synth Synth 2 Synth 3 Slow Attack
Wah Wah
Synth Bass Synth 4 Oriental
Sound
Synth Harp
8- Whistle Sound
Effect
Gambang Sound
Effect 2
Sound
Effect 3
Cave Echo Sound
Effect 4
Sound
Effect 5
* = Set to unison
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Chord Mode
A Chord is set by playing the Chord
and then pressing and releasing the
Chord button while up to 6 keys of the
chord are being held. The chord that
is set will then play for each key
pressed as the base note.
Note - it is best to set the chord using
middle 'C' as the base note.
As only one chord can be played at a
time the keys played have lowest note
priority.
Changing a chord.
To change a chord play the new chord
and press and release the Chord button
while the chord keys are pressed.
Canceling Chord Mode.
To cancel chord mode press and
release the Chord Button with no notes
pressed.
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Arpeggiator
Latch Switch The Latch Switch is used to switch
between the ARP Mode & SEQ
Mode. When the Latch Switch is
towards the keys the Kiwisix is in
SEQ Mode.
The Arp button light will flash when
the Kiwisix is in SEQ Mode.
Chord Mode It is possible to arpeggiate a
chord. This is achieved by first
setting a chord as described in the
Chord Section and then starting
the Arpeggiator
Sequencer Mode It is possible to arpeggiate a
sequencer outout. This is achieved
by first starting a sequence
running and then starting the
Arpeggiator.
Mode Switches The Arp mode switches are stored
as part of the tone. Because of this
it is possible the Arp behaviour
might not match the Arp switch
settings on the panel.
Changing an Arp switch will set the
mode to the switch setting. This can
then be saved with the tone if
desired.
Clock Division The Arp is run from the Master
Clock and this clock is divided by
the Arp clock division parameter.
This parameter is located under
button 8 in the global parameter
edits. It is still a tone parameter
and is saved with the tone.
Possible arp division types are
Half Note (48/Step)
Quarter note (24/Step)
8th note (12/Step)
8th note, 1/2 s ing (14,10/Step)
8th note, full s ing (16,8/Step)
8th note triplets (8/Step)
16th note (6/Step)
16th note, 1/2 s ing (7,5/Step)
16th note, full s ing (8,4/Step)
16th note triplets (4/Step)
32nd note (3/Step)
32nd note triplets (2/Step)
64th note triplets (1/Step)
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Key Transpose
The KiwiSix can transpose the
keyboard to any key up two octaves
or down one octaves (three octaves in
total)
This is done by switching the TAPE
switch to the on position so that the
LED is on and then pressing the
desired key on the keyboard.
The Unison & Poly button LEDs will
now show the current transpose as
follows
- Oct - Unison Flashing Slow
Off (middle C) - Unison & Poly On
steady
+ Oct - Poly Flashing Slow
+2 Octs - Poly Flashing Fast
Note - if the tape switch is on when
the KiwiSix is powered on this will be
ignored. You will need to switch it off
and then on again to edit the Key
Transpose.
To cancel KeyTranspose select
middle C so that both the Unison &
Poly Lights are one without blinking.
To exit Key Transpose mode switch
off the TAPE switch so that the light
is off.
Midi Notes
Valid Midi data received will flash the
Chord light.
Midi Panic The Poly and Unison buttons will also
act as midi Panic buttons and will stop
all midi sound.
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Edit Parameters
Parameters are edited by selecting the parameter type and then altering the value using the FX Rate knob. Parameter edit
mode is entered by setting the TAPE ENABLE switch (SHIFT) to ON (the LED is on). Then select the parameter using the
table and adjust using the FX knob. This setting will be saved automatically. Exit parameter edit mode by switching off the
TAPE switch so that the LED is off.
Note - if the tape switch is on when the KiwiSix is powered on this will be ignored. You will need to switch it off and then on
again to edit a parameter.
GLOBAL - Midi and General Settings
Midi In Channel Shift On, Bank A Range - 6 for Channels - 6 & Omni (Default )
Tone Lights will flash for 9- 6
All Tone Lights will flash for OMNI
Adjust Using the FX Rate Knob
Midi Out Channel Shift On, Bank B Range - 6 for Channels - 6 (Default )
Adjust Using the FX Rate Knob
Local On/Off Shift On, Bank D # Tone On = Local Keyboard Off (Default 2)
Tone 2 On = Local Keyboard On
Adjust Using the FX Rate Knob
Midi Soft Through Filter Shift On, Bank D #2 Tone On = No Midi Passed (Default 2)
Tone 2 On = All Midi Passed
Tone 3 On = Pass only non CC Midi
Tone 4 On = Do not pass KiwiSix CC commands
Adjust Using the FX Rate Knob
Enable Program Change Command Shift On, Bank D #3 Tone On = Program Change not sent (Default 2)
Tone 2 On = Program Change sent
Adjust Using the FX Rate Knob
Enable Midi CC Receive Shift On, Bank D #4 Tone On = Midi CC Receive Disabled (Default 2)
Tone 2 On = Midi CC Receive Enabled
Tone 3 On = Midi CC Send Enabled
Tone 4 On = Midi CC Send/Receive Enabled
Tone 5 On = NRPN Receive Enabled
Tone 6 On = NRPN & CC Receive Enabled
Adjust Using the FX Rate Knob
Enable Midi Sysex Receive Shift On, Bank D #5 Tone On = Midi Sysex Receive Disabled (Default 2)
Tone 2 On = Midi Sysex Receive Enabled
Adjust Using the FX Rate Knob
Enable Midi Clock Generation Shift On, Bank D #6 Tone On = Midi Clock not generated (Default )
Tone 2 On = Midi Clock Generated from Internal
Adjust Using the FX Rate Knob
Master Clock Source Shift On, Bank D #7 Tone On = Internal (Default )
Tone 2 On = Midi Clock
Adjust Using the FX Rate Knob
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Edit Parameters
Arp Clock Division Shift On, Bank D #8 Tone 1 On = Half Note (48/Step) (Default 1)
Tone 2 On = Quarter note (24/Step)
Tone 3 On = 8th note (12/Step)
Tone 4 On = 8th note, 1/2 s ing (14,10/Step)
Tone 5 On = 8th note, full s ing (16,8/Step)
Tone 6 On = 8th note triplets (8/Step)
Tone 7 On = 16th note (6/Step)
Tone 8 On = 16th note, 1/2 s ing (7,5/Step)
Tone 1(F) On = 16th note, full s ing (8,4/Step)
Tone 2(F) On = 16th note triplets (4/Step)
Tone 3(F) On = 32nd note (3/Step)
Tone 4(F) On = 32nd note triplets (2/Step)
Tone 5(F) On = 64th note triplets (1/Step)
(F) = Flashing
Adjust Using the FX Rate Knob
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KiwiSix Upgrade Special Functions
Setting Incoming Midi
Channel
The incoming midi channel can be set to any channel from 0- 6. 0=Omni -
6=channel number
This is set using the Global Parameter Edit A
Setting Outgoing Midi
Channel
The outgoing midi channel can be set to any channel from - 6.
This is set using the Global Parameter Edit B
Factory Restore Programs -5 2 can be restored to factory settings by the following action
Press and hold Write and Manual while powering the KiwiSix on.
WARNING - There will be no confirmation and
all Tones will be cleared.
The Memory Protect must be set to off. All the global parameters will also be set
to the default settings. The Kiwisix will stop responding for 0 seconds while the
restore is being done.
Program Update The KiwiTechnics KiwiSix Upgrade has built in ability to update the firmware
should updates become available. This section is entered by pressing the Bank B
(Load) button while the KiwiSix is powered on. The Update file is then 'played' into
the KiwiSix using midiOX or similar program. The update progress is displayed on
the Tone Lights. Once complete the Bank D button will light and the KiwiSix
should be repowered.
WARNING - If this procedure fails the KiwiSix could be
rendered unusable and will require a CPU board return to
KiwiTechnics for reprogramming. Use at your own risk.
The current releases are displayed on the Tone Selector lights for about sec at
power on. Tone - 6 display the program release and 7 - 8 display the Bootloader
release. e.g. Tone 3 & 8 would mean Prog v3 and BL v 2
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KiwiSix Upgrade Sysex Dumps
Current Tone Dump The currently selected tone can be dumped to midi by using the following keys
while shift mode is on (tape switch and LED is on)
Bank C, Tone , Write. This file will load to the same position in memory when
loaded into the KiwiSix
All Tones Dump All tones can be dumped to midi by using the following keys while shift mode is
on (tape switch and LED is on)
Bank C, Tone 2, Write. This file will contain 5 2 Tones. These tones will load to the
same positions in memory when loaded into the KiwiSix. Note - this is a large file.
Global Parameters
Dump
The global parameters can be dumped to midi by using the following keys
while shift mode is on (tape switch and LED is on)
Bank C, Tone 3, Write. This file will dump all the global variables (midi channels
etc)
Edit Buffer Dump The current edit buffer can be dumped to midi by using the following keys
while shift mode is on (tape switch and LED is on)
Bank C, Tone 4, Write. This file will load into the edit buffer only when loaded into
the KiwiSix.
Seq Edit Buffer Dump The current sequence edit buffer can be dumped to midi by using the following
keys while shift mode is on (tape switch and LED is on)
Bank C, Tone 5, Write. This file will load into the sequencer edit buffer only when
loaded into the KiwiSix.
All Sequences Dump All 8 stored sequences can be dumped to midi by using the following keys
while shift mode is on (tape switch and LED is on)
Bank C, Tone 6, Write. This file will load into all the Sequence buffers when
loaded into the KiwiSix. Note - this is a large file.
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Sequencer
The KiwiSix Upgrade contains a
polyphonic sequencer that has the
capacity of 24 step automatic
playing. Up to 6 notes can be played
at a time so writing a chord is
possible.
Sequencer Mode is entered by
setting the ARP LATCH towards the
keyboard of the synth.
The ARP button will Slow Flash.
The clock for the Sequencer is taken
from the Master Clock and can be
further divided using the Seq divider
Edit when in Seq Edit mode. The Seq
Clock Divide parameter is located
under the POLY button while in
Sequencer Mode.
Possible Sequencer division types are
Half Note (48/Step)
Quarter note (24/Step)
8th note (12/Step)
8th note, 1/2 s ing (14,10/Step)
8th note, full s ing (16,8/Step)
8th note triplets (8/Step)
16th note (6/Step)
16th note, 1/2 s ing (7,5/Step)
16th note, full s ing (8,4/Step)
16th note triplets (4/Step)
32nd note (3/Step)
32nd note triplets (2/Step)
64th note triplets (1/Step)
Note - If the Master clock source is
set to Midi Clock and no midi clock is
present the sequence will not run.
Note - If the master clock source is
midi the sequence will not begin
playing until the first clock is received
PATCH Buttons
The patch buttons will select the
sequence to play. If a sequence is
selected while a sequence is playing
the currently playing sequence will
finish before the new sequence is
loaded.
ARP Button
This button is used to start or stop
the sequencer playing while in
Sequencer mode. Each time you
press this button the sequencer will
start or stop. When the synth is in
Seq Mode the Arp light will flash
slowly when the Seq is stopped and
flash fast when the Seq is playing
MANUAL Button
This followed by the seq number
(Patch button -8) followed by the
WRITE button is used to erase a
sequence. After the Seq number is
selected the erase is done when the
write button is pressed. Press
MANUAL to abort.
Step Display
During Sequencer editing and
Sequence play the current step is
displayed on the BANK & TONE
lights as follows:
Step -8 Step on TONE only
Step 9- 6 Bank A + Tone
Step 7-24 Bank B + Tone
Step 25-32 Bank C + Tone
Step 33-40 Bank D + Tone
Step 4 -48 Bank A Slow Flash +
Step 49-56 Bank B Slow Flash +
Step 57-64 Bank C Slow Flash +
Step 65-72 Bank D Slow Flash +
Step 73-80 Bank A Fast Flash +
Step 8 -88 Bank B Fast Flash +
Step 89-96 Bank C Fast Flash +
Step 97- 04 Bank D Fast Flash +
Step 05- 2 Bnk A-D All On +
Step 3- 20 Bnk A-D Slow Flash+
Step 2 - 24 Bnk A-D Fast Flash+
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A) Writing / Editing
The memory protect switch on the
PolySix must be set to Off to write or
erase a sequence
The only way to erase or blank a
sequence is by using the Seq Erase
Option (While in Seq Mode, press
MANUAL, Seq number, WRITE - see
the menu map). If you choose an
existing sequence when Seq Write
is pressed then any step(s) you
write will overwrite all notes in the
existing step(s) already in the
sequence. The BANK 3 (backwards)
and BANK 4 (forwards) buttons will
allow non destructive stepping
within a sequence.
e.g. if the existing sequence is C, D,
E, F, G and you step to the second
step (D) and play the chord C E G
the resulting sequence will now be
C, D, CEG(chord), F, G. You will have
overwritten the third step. You step to
the step before the step you want to
overwrite as each step write is to the
next available step. This is done so
that initial note entry will always put
the new step after the last step in the
sequence.
Note – When Sequence Edit Mode is
entered a generic Tone is loaded for
editing. The last used Patch will be
reloaded on exiting Sequence Edit
Mode. Any temporary edits made
to a Patch will be lost when
Sequence Edit Mode is entered.
You can write the pitch by playing
the keyboard (or midi keyboard),
and the rhythm by pressing the Rest
button.
( ) Find the shortest time value in the
phrase you wish to write. Then
divide the longer time values by
that shortest one.
(e.g)
2) Press the WRITE button to begin
Seq write/edit.
(3) By playing the keyboard and
using the Rest button, write steps
one after another.
Note - if more than 6 notes are used
in one step only the last 6 notes
used will play.
(4) If writing is complete press the
Write button followed by a Tone
button to Save the Sequence to
permanent memory or the
MANUAL Button to exit edit mode.
The ARP button will start the
sequence playing on the next
clock received. If the Seq is not
written to memory the sequence
will be lost if the PolySix is
powered off or another sequence
is loaded. Pressing the ARP button
again will stop the sequence
playing and the indicator will go
out. (refer to Sequencer Playing
in the next section)
(5) Return the Memory Protect Switch
to the Off Position.
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Button use in detail
Bank – Rest
When the Bank button is pressed
while in edit mode a blank step will
be inserted at the current
sequence step. Note - this button
can only be used if no notes are
being pressed.
Bank 2 – Tie
Due to the fact that the PolySix has
hardware envelopes it has proved
to be too difficult to implement a
Tie system in the KiwiSix. This
button is ignored
Bank 3 – Step Back
When the Bank 3 button is pressed
while in edit mode the sequence
will step back one position if
possible and sound the step.
Note – the next step to write will be
after the step that sounds as a
step write is always made to the
next memory location. It is done
this way so that the Seq will grow
as you play notes. i.e. is you want
to change step three in your
sequence step back until step 2
sounds (and shows on the step
display) then play the note(s) you
want in step three.
Bank 4 – Step Forward
When the Bank 4 button is pressed
while in edit mode the sequence
will step forward one position if
possible and sound the step. If the
Seq is positioned on the last step
the next note entered will be
placed after the last step making
the seq one step longer.
Bank 5 – Set Length
When the Bank 5 button is pressed
while in edit mode the sequence
length will be set to the step
showing on the display. The step
showing will be the last step to
play and all steps after this will be
erased.
Bank 6 – Not Used
Bank 7 – Insert Step
When the Bank 7 button is pressed
while in edit mode and notes are
being held the sequence step is
inserted at the current step that is
showing on the display. Note – if
the sequence is full ( 24 steps)
the last step will be lost when the
Bank 7 button is pressed.
Bank 8 – Delete Step
When the Bank 8 button is pressed
while in edit mode the sequence
step that is showing on the display
is deleted and all steps after this
point are moved up one position.
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C) Playing
Load Sequence
A Sequence can be loaded by
pressing a Patch Button -8 while in
Sequence Mode (Arp Latch is in the
ON position). The Sequence that is
stored under the Patch button
selected will be loaded to memory
If you press the ARP button while in
Seq Mode the indicator will fast flash
and the data written into the
sequencer will be played. The first
note of the sequence will only sound
once a clock has been received. This
allows a seq to be queued to start.
When all the notes are played the data
will return to the beginning and be
played again from the start. Pressing
the ARP button once more (it's
indicator will slow flash) will stop
playing immediately. The tempo of the
playing will be determined by the
master clock source and the Seq
division factor. If the clock source is
the Internal Clock then the Master
Clock tempo will be set by the Poly Six
SPEED knob. The SPEED Knob will
have no effect if the clock source is
midi clock.
* If you stop the Sequence part
way through and then restart it
the data will start from the
beginning.
* If you wish to only play the data
once, put some rests are the
end so it is easier to stop the
sequence in the correct place.
The clock for the Sequencer is
divided from the Master Clock. The
Seq Clock Divider parameter is
located under POLY button and
adjusted using the FX Rate knob
while in Seq Mode.
A sequence playing will follow the
same key transpose that is set in the
KiwiSix. By starting a sequence and
then switching to SHIFT mode by
turning on the TAPE switch it will be
possible to shift a playing seq
transpose.
If the HOLD button or pedal is
pressed (with the hardware mod
done) then any played notes will hold
but not seq notes. This can be useful
for playing along with a sequence.
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Arpeggiator
The KiwiTechnics KiwiSix Upgrade
has a built in Arpeggiator that can be
applied to any sound including the
Sequencer output.
Arpeggiator Mode is entered by
pressing the ARP Button while not in
Seq Mode (the ARP LATCH is
towards the rear of the synth (OFF)).
The ARP button will light.
Note – The Arp settings are saved
with the Patch. i.e. if the Arp is on
when the Patch is saved it will be on
when the Patch is loaded
The clock for the Arpeggiator is
divided from the Master Clock. The
Arp Clock Divider parameter is
located under Patch Button 8 in the
Global Edit Area (SHIFT ON: BANK D
pressed: PATCH Button 8 pressed)
and is adjusted using the FX RATE
knob.
The behavior or the Arpeggiator is set
using the RANGE & MODE switches.
These are saved with the Patch.
Note - If the Master clock source is
set to the Midi Clock the Arp will not
play if the midi clock is not present.
Canceling Arpeggiator Mode.
Arpeggiator mode can be stopped by
pressing the ARP button while not in
Seq Mode. The ARP button light will
go out.
Note - If the Arpeggiator notes held
are spread over more than octave
and more than one octave is selected
in the Arp Range the notes played will
be as follows. All the first octave notes
held will play followed by the same
pattern moved up one or two octaves.
The result of this will be the first note
of the second pass can be lower than
the last note of the first pass. This can
sound odd if you have selected one
direction for the Arp Mode.
If the Arp is run while a Seq is playing
the Arp can be applied to a Seq output.
If the Arp is on (ARP light on) when a
Patch is saved the Arp will be switched
on when the Tone is loaded. If the Arp is
off when a Patch is saved the Arp state
will be unaltered when that Patch is
loaded.
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Setting up with External Devices
External Clock
The external clock input on the rear
of the Polysix synth will override the
internal clock if anything is plugged
into this input. This is a mechanical
switch and cannot be overridden in
the firmware.
Any clocks fed into this input will be
divided by the Arp & Seq clock
divider settings.
Midi Notes
Midi though should be used if
multiple units are being used on the
midi chain to reduce delays. While
every effort has been made to make
the midi as fast as is possible within
the KiwiTechnics KiwiSix upgrade
there will always be small delays
between the midi input and midi
output as the commands need to be
interpreted which cannot be done
until a full command arrives. Full
midi command details are at the end
of the manual.
Hold Pedal
Any pedal that shorts the tip to ring
when pressed can be used. It will
need to short when pressed to suit
the Korg PolySix hardware. A
hardware mod needs to be made to
the PolySix voice board to allow a
HOLD pedal to be used. Details are
in the install section of this manual.
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