Synths ⇝ Korg ⇝ Korg Poly-800

The Poly-800 is an analog synthesizer in a small all-plastic case with mini-keys and no velocity sensitivity. It was released in module form as the Korg EX-800. A Mark II version was also made.

It could be powered with batteries and had guitar strap pegs so that it could be worn like a guitar and played live.

The Poly-800 included a 256-step sequencer. It had basic MIDI support, but patches could not be backed up MIDI and it still used a cassette interface for backing up patches.

Specifications

Year Released: 1983

MSRP: 795.00 USD

Keyboard: 49 mini keys

Polyphony: 8 notes

Multitimbral: 2 parts

User Patches: 64

Effects: chorus

Power Consumption: 9V, 300 mA (negative-tip power supply)

Dimensions: 780 mm x 286 mm x 89 mm

Weight: 4.3 kg

User Demo Videos

Rating

Sound Samples

WAV samples are available on freewavesamples.com.

File Downloads

Korg Poly-800 Manual

Korg Poly-800 Schematics

Items for Sale on Reverb

Korg Poly-800 with Hawk-800 and Atomahawk mods (no longer being produced) ($450)

Korg Poly-800 in Original Box w/ Case Candy - NOS - Collectors ($799.99)

Korg Poly-800 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer 1980s Made in Japan MIJ ($589)

Korg Poly-800 Poly800 1980s with battery upgrade... ($340)

KORG POLY-800 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer midi * Pro Serviced * VINTAGE SYNTH DEALER ($699.99)

Korg Poly-800 MKII 1980s - Black ($393.21)

Korg Poly-800 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer w/ Case & Programming Cassette Tape ($420)

Korg Poly-800 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer 1980s Made in Japan MIJ ($589)

Korg Poly-800 w/ Original case ($296.70)

Korg Poly-800 MKII 1980s - Black Refurbished ($643.44)

Korg Poly-800 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer ($299.99)

Korg Poly-800 ($599.99)

KORG Poly-800 Synthesizer Volume-Power Switch Board KLM-597-B. Works Great ! ($29)

Korg Poly-800 1980s - Gray ($375)

KORG POLY-800 Analog Synthesizer 80s *For Parts Or Repair* VINTAGE SYNTH DEALER ($269.99)

Korg Poly-800 MKII ($691.66)

Korg Poly-800 MKII 1980s - Black ($655.35)

Korg Poly-800 MKII 1980s - Black ($686.06)

Korg Poly-800 1980s - Local Pickup Only ($299)

Korg Poly-800 MKII 1980s - Black ($200)

Korg Poly-800 with hard case MINT!! ($297.89)

Korg Poly 800 [6499] (06/29) ($489.19)

Korg Poly-800 with Hawk-800 & AtomaHawk + original case ($952.05)

Korg Poly-800 1980s - Gray ($713.74)

Korg Poly-800 1980s - Gray ($689.91)

Korg Poly-800 1980s - Gray ($452.79)

KORG Poly 800 mkII 80s ($452.79)

Korg poly 800 ($703.01)

Korg Poly 800 new battery factory presets ($499)

Korg Poly 800 mkII ($655.35)

Korg Poly 800 new battery all factory presets installed (2) ($499)

Korg Poly-800 synthesizer - Chorus board (KLM-598-2) ($89.90)

Korg Poly-800 synthesizer - Panel/display board (KLM-597) ($89.90)

Black Rotary volume Knob – Korg Poly-800 ($8.90)

Korg Poly-800 synthesizer - Volume board (KLM-597) ($29.90)

Original 2-Way On/Off Switch for KORG Poly-61, Poly-800, DW-8000, DW-6000, DSS-1 Works Great !... ($19.95)

PROJECT Korg Poly 800 (020) ($399.99)

Korg NOS Korg Poly-800 Sound Data Cassette C-7 1980s ($75)

KORG 2069AD VCF / VCA Chip for Poly-800, DW-6000, DW-8000, DSS-1. Works Great ! ($9.95)

Korg - PolySix , Poly-61 , Poly-800 , EX-800 - NTE374 PNP transistor ($6.50)

Korg NOS Korg Poly-800 Sound Data Cassette C-7 1980s ($75)

Korg - Poly-800 - New Slide potentiometer - 10kb ($16.99)

Korg Poly-800 OS 36 EPROM Firmware Upgrade KIT ($19.95)

Key Contact Strip Set for Korg Poly 800 – 8 Pieces ($59)

Korg - DSS-1 , Poly-800 , DS-8 , DW-6000 , DW-8000 - Replacement joystick knob ($3.99)

Complete Set of Rubber Keyboard Contacts - Korg Poly-800 ($58.39)

Replacement Key for KORG PolySix, Poly-61, Poly-800,DW-6000, Mono/Poly, RK-100 ($6.95)

Korg Poly-800 wiring harness ($46.47)

Korg - Poly-800 - New Slide potentiometer bend int , tune ($10.55)

6-Note Rubber Key Contact strip for KORG PolySix, Poly-61, Poly-800. Works Great !... ($9.99)