This unit is in excellent condition for its age! A few minor scratches as shown on the pictures. There is 1 note that is intermittent (I believe it’s the D2#, but not 100% sure). Front panel fully functional. This beast sounds amazing, need to part with it for new gear. The circle of life continues ... Ping me with any/all questions. Keep in mind that this thing is heavy, so factor that into shipping costs. It will be professionally packed and secured for travel. Comes with power cable.


The Fender/Rhodes Chroma Polaris II, introduced in the mid-1980s, is a 6-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer renowned for its rich, warm tones and robust feature set. Designed as a more accessible alternative to the flagship ARP Chroma, the Polaris II offers a blend of analog warmth with digital programmability.

Key Specifications:

  • Polyphony: 6 voices, each equipped with two digitally controlled oscillators (DCOs), providing a total of 12 oscillators. greatsynthesizers.com
  • Oscillators:
    • Waveforms: Each DCO offers square and sawtooth waves.
    • Features: Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), oscillator synchronization, and ring modulation capabilities. greatsynthesizers.com
  • Filter: A resonant 4-pole low-pass filter based on the Curtis CEM 3372 chip, offering cutoff frequency control and 8 fixed resonance levels. polynominal.com
  • Envelopes:
    • Filter Envelope (EG1): Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release (ADSR) stages.
    • VCA Envelope (EG2): Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release, and an additional time parameter. polynominal.com
  • LFO: A single Low-Frequency Oscillator with square and sine waveforms, affecting VCOs, PWM, VCA, and VCF, with a delay function and a modulation depth control. polynominal.com
  • Memory: Storage for 132 preset sounds and up to 12 sequences, facilitating quick recall and performance versatility. muzines.co.uk
  • Keyboard: 61-key velocity-sensitive keyboard, enhancing expressive playability. syntaur.com
  • Performance Features:
    • Split/Layer Functions: Allows division of the keyboard into upper and lower sections or layering sounds for rich textures.
    • Polyphonic Glide: Smooth pitch transitions between notes, with activation via a foot pedal. greatsynthesizers.com
  • MIDI Implementation: Comprehensive MIDI capabilities, including control over all parameters, storage and retrieval of patches via System Exclusive (Sysex) messages, and the ability to stack up to three layered programs across different MIDI channels. matrixsynth.com
  • Audio Outputs: Mono output for audio signal. greatsynthesizers.com
  • Physical Dimensions and Weight: Measures 99.5 cm in width, 37.5 cm in depth, and 11.5 cm in height, with a weight of 19 kg, making it a substantial yet portable instrument. greatsynthesizers.com

Additional Features:

  • Dynamic Voice Assignment: Intelligent distribution of voices to ensure even and natural sound allocation during performance.
  • Selective Pitch Bend: Specialized pitch bend functionality suitable for effects like "pedal steel guitar."
  • Touch Dynamics: On/off control for velocity sensitivity affecting both filter and volume, adding expressiveness to performances. greatsynthesizers.com

The Fender Chroma Polaris II synthesizer combines classic analog synthesis with digital programmability, offering musicians a versatile and expressive instrument suitable for both studio production and live performances.

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ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Chroma Polaris 64-Key 6-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 1984
Made In
  • United States
Analog / Digital
  • Analog
MIDI I/O
  • MIDI Through
  • MIDI Input
  • MIDI Output
Key Size
  • Full Size
Polyphony
  • 6 Voices
Number of Keys
  • 64 Keys
Keyboard Action
  • Weighted

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