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Opinions on Korg iPolySix or iMono/Poly (before sale ends Dec 12)
Looking for your opinions on these two synths. Eventually, I'd probably get both, but looking to limit my costs for this BF (it's already been way too much).
Here is how I see them as of now in terms reasons for getting them or not:
iMono/Poly:
- I love the sound of monophonic synths. Basic or more complex, I love 'em all. Model D, Gadget Berlin and Dublin, the newly acquired iMS-20, Volca Bass, ... really any synth that growls, or doesn't :-)
- Everyone seems to agree that iMono/Poly sounds great, and I have to agree from what I hear in YT demos of the iOS or original version
- My key concern is that given my love for that sound, I've amassed a huge collection of apps that provide it. In addition to the above, key ones I use frequently are (not necessarily mono, but I use them that way): Bassilicious 1 & now 2, Analog Synth One, Syntronik, Nanologue, Synthmaster Player & One, GR-16
- The question is: would iMono/Poly offer something uniquely above these synth listed apart from Gadegt usage? (I have an off and on relationship with Gadget and currently, it's off :-))
iPolysix:
- Having just got iMS-20, and falling in love with the basic sequencer inside, I am drawn to the Polysix for more of the same but better: two synths, 6 drums from the P6 engine, and a 64 step sequences + mixer for all. Granted I could be doing that in other sequencers, but the limitations of that one standalone have proven really beneficial for me.
- I am not too keen on or inspired by, the classic poly analog sound (Numan-esque pad/strings), though I use them a lot for vintage tunes when needed. I much prefer string machine types of sounds. In any case, Syntronik is my go-to when the need arises. So soundwise, I'm not certain I'm getting much
- Even though I love the iMS-20 sequencer, it does not seem to sync to any IAA host I have, and I'm wondering if iPolysix is the same. Also, the whole sessions side of iMS-20 seems to not be working any more. Saving sessions or sounds to sessions does not seem to save them. However, I like it so much that I'm audio recording track by track into Audioshare :-)
- Yes, it's not a monosynth sound that I'd love. But it can stack those 6 voices into 1 unison that apparently can sound monstrous. Yes, not exactly 4 oscillators but I maybe have other synths for that.
- The question is: Does the iPolysix session/sequencer/sound saving side work as advertised, and more importantly does it sync to IAA?
As is probably apparent, I'm leaning towards iPolysix. Yes, maybe losing something soundwise, but that sequencer, oh my.
Looking forward to reading your opinions.
As a taster, here is Jexus exploring the limits of the sound of the original P6:
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The iMono/Poly app is fully 'polyphonic' so it's not strictly a mono synth and if I had to choose between iPolySix and iMonoPoly I'd take the poly. I've got both since I'm a Korg-o-holic
Thanks @Samu, I can relate to the Korg-o-holism business :-)... in both software and hardware. What would make you choose the iMono/Poly? And have you been using the P6 sequencer at all?
Here is a great Unison sound on P6 at the start of the video that I'd enjoy, and quite a lovely piano straight after:
Btw, @Samu would you say that either of them gets close to the sound of the Volca Bass? I seem to remember you saying that you use that as hardware, sorry if I'm mistaken
There seems to be something about that synth that is difficult for me to find elsewhere. The webizens claim it's the 700s filter inside, so maybe one of these emulates that sound?
Neither of them can do super convincing Volca Bass 'emulation' but iMono/Poly gets closer since it can trigger all 3 oscillators at once and feed them thru one filter. On the Volca Bass it's the filter that really gives it it's character and the filter in the iMono/Poly or iPolySix doesn't sound the same. Not that it's bad just 'different'.
Thanks, were afraid you'd say so. Do you know of anything on iOS that sounds close?
One more question, can you share sounds between the standalone and Gadget like in iMS-20?
(i guess you're not using or excited about the P6 sequencer :-))
I like them both. They are very nice for 80s style stuff, but the iMono/Poly is waaaay more versatile. For example, this is completely done with iMono/Poly (or Montpellier, as it is called in Gadget), except the drums:
Not yet but Drambo (When it gets released) can get quite close with some tweaking when building a custom instrument/patch.
I'm not using iPolySix as stand-alone, just as a 'Gadget'(Pompei).
For peace of mind (if it's not about funds) get both.
iMS20 is quite a treat as well...
No 'batch import', it's patch by patch so I've ended up making the patches in Gadget...
iPolySix is one of the few apps I would not buy again. I don't like the drums, I rarely get impressive patches out of the synth (could just be me), and Korg hasn't updated it for even the basics like Link. The sequencer isn't anything I can't get a lot better out of other apps controlling iPolySix ... not that I'm inspired to.
Few things on iOS say "meh" to me. iPolySix is in the top 3 on the "meh list". I guess I'm thankful for the Pompei Gadget though.
iMonoPoly is good. Probably great if I was more of an 80's head, but I'm not.
I have both and always look for iMono/Poly...
It doesn't sync to anything.
(On a side note: when loaded as an IAA, you can't get to the Song/Pattern, Help, or Info buttons because the IAA toolbar covers them up. Seriously.)
+1
Both of these synths would be to add to my « not buy again » list...
I actually like iMS in spite of no sync.
I have the MonoPoly but don't have the Polysix.
After watching videos of the iPolysix, I decided the MonoPoly represents that genre of vintage Korg sound throughly enough. I'm more interested in using AUv3 Arpeggiators than I am an Arp that's built into a non-AUv3 synth.
If Korg dropped the price down to $9.99 USD, I might consider getting the iPolysix just because I'm a vintage synth geek.
But right now I'd rather spend $15 on StepPolyArp Unit.
The three Gadget apps I got were Module, Electribe Wave, and Mono/Poly.
I was in a similar point for the other synths. But I think I made the right choice.
Besides, you can always make more than one channel of the same synth and use the inbuilt Gadget FX tab to combine their sounds.
Here’s an hours worth of my tour of my real Mono/Poly when I used to have one.
Thanks everyone for your opinions... Got them both; had a windfall from some HW gear (unexpected rise in price here locally for used gear) so what the heck.
Thanks, I'm still prohibiting myself from reading anything about Drambo, and up until now I did not even know it has instruments. But now with the hope of getting that Bass sound :-)...
I actually broke down and got both... So far so good, although the sequencer on the iMS-20 feels better than the P6; i think it's the raw simplicity/immediacy of it, like a Volca or a SQ. If only it would sync, to anything!
On the patches, one by one is ok. In 20 mins I already have some sounds I really like... Again, the simplicity :-), as opposed to Shockwave which baffles me. Though you are right, so far I do prefer the MonoPoly
I hear what you're saying; and you're probably right on the seq. Yes, it's more complex than the iMS-20 (which feels very analogue and raw, and very immediate; like an sq-1), but then, that added complexity makes me kind of wish for the full shabang we're used on iOS.
The drums, well, horses for courses I guess. Though I will say that they're full Polysix engines, so can be made to sound like anything that engine is capable of. Just did a nice sequence where only one of them was a kick and the others played overlapping melodies, Fuguesque and quite nice.
I think Samu said he prefers the Monopoly (aha, he said just 'poly', so could be either of them :-)). In any case both of them sound right to me. So far a small preference for the Monopoly, though is probably because it comes with a bunch more presets so more fun from the get go for tweaking. Time will tell.
Cool, hope I get to enjoy them both :-)
That toolbar position when loaded in AUM is really unfortunate! One can barely get to the record button. At least there's no such calamity when loaded in Audiobus. But that sync is gonna drive me crazy (or get me back to 'record to tape' days and inspire, we'll see :-))
Me too! :-)
Hopefully I'll have better luck
Thanks, but how would you do that?
lots of presets and banks to import into mono/poly you could find in the internet. I have found and imported over hundred of new sounds and they are Aaaaaeeoooeeeeaaaaawesome
Only problem here is that it's one-by-one to import them into the 'Gadget'
Well, I just realized the 6 drum parts are not full iPolysix engines, but samples of it; unlike the iMS-20 (I might be mistaken, but in there I can tweak the sound to anything I like). So, they can be tweaked to sound melodic but a far cry from the synth. Sorry if I mislead someone.
Somewhat of a disappointment as that was a big draw for me. Also, the whole sequencer seems to be abandoned in development (gues sit only makes sense).
And it does not sync, argh!