Manufacturer's description
ModyPoly Controller
The ModyPoly Controller allows direct control of the additional parameters introduced by the Tubbutec ModyPoly upgrade for the Korg Polysix, Mono/Poly and Poly-61.
Features
- MIDI control of additional parameters introduced by the ModyPoly mod
- Control of the additional TRI-LFO parameters
- Adjust S/H LFO level and clock divider
- Set the arp/seq clock source and divider
- Control portamento speed and detuning amount (ModyPoly HiRes only)
- MIDI input and output via TRS-A MIDI, with adapters to DIN included
- USB MIDI connection
- MIDI router for USB, DIN and controller data, allowing connection in multiple ways
- Also works as a USB MIDI to TRS MIDI interface
- Can be powered from a USB host or a standard USB-C power supply (USB-C cable not included)
- Sheet metal case, 14 x 11.5 x 1.8cm, with an FR4 front panel
How to Connect
Simply connect the MIDI output of the controller to your ModyPoly — adapters from TRS-A to DIN-MIDI are included with the controller.
You can also connect other MIDI devices to the controller via the MIDI input or via USB; MIDI messages coming into the controller are forwarded to the ModyPoly.
The controller can also be used for other purposes, such as controlling VST plugins — simply connect it to your computer via MIDI or USB-MIDI.
Construction Details
With the ModyPoly controller, great care was taken to match the original Korg Polysix or Mono/Poly look as closely as possible. The knobs are a custom design based on the original, with a smaller diameter, and are 3D printed in two parts. The cap is spray painted for a close colour match to the dark blue, and the indicator is drawn on by hand.
The effort shows — the result gives an authentic feel true to the original instruments.
Sending the Current State
You might want to send the current position of the sliders and buttons to your ModyPoly to synchronise them. To do so, press the 'SEND ALL' button for about 2 seconds.
Configuration Menu
Pressing the 'CONF' button enters the configuration menu, where the MIDI channel can be adjusted. Press 'CONF' again to exit.
Changing the MIDI channel: While in the configuration menu, use the 'SOURCE' button to cycle through the 16 MIDI channels. The channel is indicated in binary by the LEDs above the SRC button — channels 1–8 are shown in blue, channels 9–16 in red.
Resetting to default: To reset the configuration to default, press the CONF button for about 2 seconds while in the config menu.
FAQ
Q: Given that the synthesisers all use DIN MIDI sockets, why did you design the controllers with TRS sockets and include adapters to DIN MIDI?
A: This was a hard decision — DIN MIDI is preferred as well. However, using DIN sockets would have meant a substantial increase in the case dimensions, both in width and height. The solution used here is a more elegant and flexible alternative.
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free to most parts of the UK if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Certain areas of the UK, including the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland and other offshore islands, may have higher shipping charges and slightly longer delivery times due to surcharges applied by the courier and reduced service availability in those areas. We try to keep these costs to a minimum.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD and Royal Mail for the UK, and for international orders it's either DPD, DHL, FedEx, UPS or Royal Mail depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday delivery
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Most orders are delivered within 3 to 5 working days if sent on a courier service. Royal Mail services can take a lot longer and are often less secure.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
Manufacturer's description
ModyPoly Controller
The ModyPoly Controller allows direct control of the additional parameters introduced by the Tubbutec ModyPoly upgrade for the Korg Polysix, Mono/Poly and Poly-61.
Features
- MIDI control of additional parameters introduced by the ModyPoly mod
- Control of the additional TRI-LFO parameters
- Adjust S/H LFO level and clock divider
- Set the arp/seq clock source and divider
- Control portamento speed and detuning amount (ModyPoly HiRes only)
- MIDI input and output via TRS-A MIDI, with adapters to DIN included
- USB MIDI connection
- MIDI router for USB, DIN and controller data, allowing connection in multiple ways
- Also works as a USB MIDI to TRS MIDI interface
- Can be powered from a USB host or a standard USB-C power supply (USB-C cable not included)
- Sheet metal case, 14 x 11.5 x 1.8cm, with an FR4 front panel
How to Connect
Simply connect the MIDI output of the controller to your ModyPoly — adapters from TRS-A to DIN-MIDI are included with the controller.
You can also connect other MIDI devices to the controller via the MIDI input or via USB; MIDI messages coming into the controller are forwarded to the ModyPoly.
The controller can also be used for other purposes, such as controlling VST plugins — simply connect it to your computer via MIDI or USB-MIDI.
Construction Details
With the ModyPoly controller, great care was taken to match the original Korg Polysix or Mono/Poly look as closely as possible. The knobs are a custom design based on the original, with a smaller diameter, and are 3D printed in two parts. The cap is spray painted for a close colour match to the dark blue, and the indicator is drawn on by hand.
The effort shows — the result gives an authentic feel true to the original instruments.
Sending the Current State
You might want to send the current position of the sliders and buttons to your ModyPoly to synchronise them. To do so, press the 'SEND ALL' button for about 2 seconds.
Configuration Menu
Pressing the 'CONF' button enters the configuration menu, where the MIDI channel can be adjusted. Press 'CONF' again to exit.
Changing the MIDI channel: While in the configuration menu, use the 'SOURCE' button to cycle through the 16 MIDI channels. The channel is indicated in binary by the LEDs above the SRC button — channels 1–8 are shown in blue, channels 9–16 in red.
Resetting to default: To reset the configuration to default, press the CONF button for about 2 seconds while in the config menu.
FAQ
Q: Given that the synthesisers all use DIN MIDI sockets, why did you design the controllers with TRS sockets and include adapters to DIN MIDI?
A: This was a hard decision — DIN MIDI is preferred as well. However, using DIN sockets would have meant a substantial increase in the case dimensions, both in width and height. The solution used here is a more elegant and flexible alternative.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free to most parts of the UK if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Certain areas of the UK, including the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland and other offshore islands, may have higher shipping charges and slightly longer delivery times due to surcharges applied by the courier and reduced service availability in those areas. We try to keep these costs to a minimum.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD and Royal Mail for the UK, and for international orders it's either DPD, DHL, FedEx, UPS or Royal Mail depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday delivery
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Most orders are delivered within 3 to 5 working days if sent on a courier service. Royal Mail services can take a lot longer and are often less secure.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
