I paid $200 for it with a hard case, just because I wanted something relatively small, didn't have much synths at the time, and wanted to try the mods.
I have one.did the mods to it (Moog Slayer and FM mod) and it is still not that great. If you can afford better don't waste your time. accenting/layering with the more meaty synth parts, stabs, quirky bits etc. Personally i think the poly 800 is quite a novel little synth, its good for detroit techno, early flavours of idm etc and just as a synth to wig out on occasionally, whether its a waste of space depends on how you value your space but thats always different to others.The poly800 isnt that unique i will admit but i quite like messing with one myself and it does have a unique sound to my ears, a bit plastic, cheap, commodore soundtrack like but for me it has some appeal a bit like cheap food does from time to time, it is a bit backward but i like it for that reason.After hearing some of the demos that is kind of what I was thinking it might be good for. Is there nothing at all unique/useful that this synth has to offer? In reading several recent threads it seems that most agree the Poly 800 is pretty much a waste of money and studio real estate. It is advised that End User review and strictly adhere to these Cautions.I know there are many, but rather than hijack someone elses thread I thought I'd start a new one to ask my questions.
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