All the American and japan synths of that time have inexpressive design, and we decided that our synth will, first, reflect its internal structure (the bulges with graphics on the front and back panels), second, will be made in military style to underline its sound secrecy (black forms and trucks, heavy, reliable) and, third, will be friendly to the customers (Cyrillic graphics, clear signal structure).
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Do you use Vodka to clear the potentiometers' contacts in Polivoks ?
VK: No way! What is good for Russians is bad for pots.
Sound of Polivoks can be like lava in fusion and as crystal clear and cold as ice. Does it have to do do with the character of russian's women ?
VK: I'd compare its sound with brassy bad guy.
