Polysix alongside Juno 6?

[syntheticsolutions]

I have found someone in my hometown that is selling a polysix at the moment.

I have wanted one for ages now and really like the idea of owning one.
The only concerns i have are that it will be too similar to the Juno and i will have 2 synths that bluntly do the same job.
I like to think of my studio as being a pallet of sound creating tools and acting as a diverse range of sound sources.

I understand the architecture of both synths are very similar and they were rival keyboards at the time of release. In a nutshell, the polysix would take up all of my spare cash and i am wondering if it is worth buying or weather to just stick with the Juno as my poly.

Many thanks,

Ryan

[fh991586]

You should ask yourself "Why do I want one so badly?", and seriously consider if you're already happy with the Juno. If you are tight on money and space, maybe it's a good reason to leave the Polysix where it is now. Or is it a REALLY good deal? In your position, I would not buy it unless it was priced at 2/3 its value in your local market and in good condition.

The simple fact that you hesitate is a considerable argument against buying it. Unless you want to trade your Juno against the Polysix? You could ask the seller, just in case. The space/sound architecture issue is then resolved, and no cash neede (or a small amount).

I haven't played enough witht both to help you choose. It really depends on what you want and prefer inside...

[TheKeytarist]

No experience with either of these, but: Doesn't the polysix have VCO's vs. the Juno's DCO's?

[V301H]

If the Polysix is working properly and selling for a bargain price it is probably worth getting just for evaluation purposes. You would not lose any money and might make a profit if you decide to sell.

The Polysix has at least one important difference from the Juno 60 in that it is a VCO Synth with SSM chips which puts it closer to a stripped-down Prophet 5-like instrument.

[syntheticsolutions]

The polysix isn't all that cheap tbh, i would prefer the VCO's of the polysix to the DCO of the juno but dont know how this would relate to tuning stability.

I have heard that the polysix is a lot closer to a prophet 5 alternative which attracts me. I love the prophet 5 but obv dont have ££££ to spend on one. I dont think i would get rid/trade the juno as i love it way too much.

[Dr. Phibes]

I have a polysix and a JX-3p which I consider pretty close sound-wise to the early Junos (awaits rage) and I find them to be quite distinct and certainly don't regret buying either. Overall though, I have more love for the polysix; it's pretty limited synthesis-wise (although there is great PWM) but the sound has such immediacy and presence. With a little touch of reverb I can get absolutely brilliant organs.

[imperets]

I've owned both and I can definitely say that owning a Polysix and a Juno 6 would be somewhat of a luxury. They overlap each other in functions but have completely different tones. IMHO, Polysix is more useful in contemporary dance music due to its more generic, less recognisable tone.

[pflosi]

I enjoy having them both, I think they're really apart sound-wise. I tend to go to the Juno more often, but reach for the P6 if I need a more 'special' sound if that makes any sense...

[Paraphonique]

If you can afford it, get the Polysix.

I have one plus a Juno 106. I always had assumed they would be relatively the same (for the reasons you've mentioned), but they are very different machines. The Juno is more "plastic", more clean, purer and tighter. The Polysix,like others have mentioned, is grittier, thicker, but require more tweaking than the Juno. The Korg's filters are amazingly flexible as well, plus they are other fun tricks : FX's, chord memory, unisson mode.

They do different jobs in my studio. Juno : subtle stuff, layers, that require accurate pitch and precision. Polysix : meatier, brassier stuff, thick leads or atmospheric pads.

-P