KORG Collection Polysix Explained
If you're anxious to start using the KORG Collection Polysix virtual synthesizer in your productions, but all of those knobs, buttons, and switches have you a bit confused or intimidated, this KORG Polysix video course is for you! Softsynth expert Tyler Coffin takes you on an in-depth exploration of this phenomenal plugin, breaking down the controls and parameters in each section and demonstrating sound and function with many audio examples along the way. By the end of this course, you'll be on your way to confidently and quickly recreating classic synth tones and designing patches of your own in no time. These videos are for new KORG Polysix users.
Videos
• Introduction & Overview (02:42) - First, we get a brief look at the broad aspects and nature of the Polysix before digging further into the Korg Collection's recreated classic.
• User Interface & Basic Operation (04:58) - In this video, we get acquainted with the main interface and general layout of the Polysix so that we have a good initial idea of how we can approach its features in more detail moving forward.
• Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) (03:38) - Explore the Voltage Controlled Oscillator, or VCO, where we set the initial waveform and character of our sounds.
• Filter, Amplifier, & Output (03:08) - In this video, we look into the subtractive elements of synthesis with our Voltage Controlled Filter section as well as the Amplifier and Output settings.
• Modulation & Envelope Generators (04:28) - With the Modulation Generator, we can introduce a low frequency oscillator for continuously controlling various parameters. Similarly, the Envelope Generator can modulate parameters.
• Arpeggiator (03:24) - Get a look at the Arpeggiator, where chords played on the keyboard will play as repeating sequences of the notes, allowing for rhythmic movement.
• External Modulation & Key Assign Mode (07:58) - Beyond the hardwired modulations elsewhere, we also can create additional links with a bit more flexibility. Here we cover the External Modulation and Key Assign sections.
• Effects (08:14) - Effects can be a hugely helpful last step to any sound, and the Polysix contains essential effects to polish off the sound.
• Preset Management & Browser (04:26) - The Polysix virtual instrument has some well known presets, plus a great many more to sort through in the Browser. Here, we look at how we can effectively sort and store our own presets as well.
• Sound Design Example: Bass (05:32) - To start our examples, we first create a fat bass, which is a clear strength of this recreated analog classic.
• Sound Design Example: Lead (04:36) - Our next example is a lead sound that has a full tone and uses the Chord mode and unison.
• Sound Design Example: Pad (05:11) - Now taking our sound design a few steps further, we'll experiment a bit more with a big, polyphonic pad sound featuring a lot of movement.
• Review & Conclusion (03:32) - To close things out, we get a brief review of all we've learned in the Polysix plus a few closing remarks and tips so you're fully prepared to dig in and create your own unique sounds in one of the Korg Collection's essential instruments!