Polyend Play: Diving into Randomize as idea generator

video upload by Paul Schilling

"One of the funnest features of this little magic machine are the Randomize and Chance functions.

In this video I apply different levels of Randomize to a classic TR-808 pattern and a well-known 70s groove and see what new musical and rhythmic ideas come out.

Really impressed with the Play+, the great sound quality, the carefully considered design decisions, and the overall feel of using it…the playfulness it invites. I’m barely scratching the surface of what this thing is capable of, but you have to start somewhere!"

Jamuary 16th 2024 "Gravel dog" with @truecuckoo

video upload by Captain Credible

"#Jamuary 16th 2024 'Gravel dog' with CUCKOO
Can u see how fun this was?
#dnb on the #digitakt #heat #livensomething and #polyendtracker."

#jamuary2024 With Guest Captain Credible

video upload by True Cuckoo

"Go check out @CptCredible [posts here]
He's awesome."

#Jamuary 14th 2024 "ripe water"

video upload by Captain Credible

"Gets deep and drippy with the #novationcircuit and the #polyendtracker. #jamuary2024 #dawless #secretsquirrels"

#Jamuary 12th 2024 "froggy frags"

video upload by Captain Credible

"Smol jam with the tracker and arguably the baddest gear of all time: the vmachine + diy midi controller. #jamuary2024 #polyendtracker #vmachine #vanguard"

The V-Machine is by SM Pro Audio.

TTMC Sequencer Card , Polyend Tracker , Doepfer MSY2 , Easel Command

video upload by Tokyo Tape Music Center

https://tokyo-tape-music-center.com

Jam #1 of 2024: Dreadbox Erebus, Polyend Play+, Korg Volca Keys

video upload by Goth Jocks

"My first submission for #jamuary2024 Polyend Play Plus is providing all drums and sequencing the Korg Volca and Dreadbox Erebus. Also playing a few melodic samples and minimal use of the Play’s internal synths, which you can hear mostly at the beginning and end of the video.

Meris Mercury7 is in the the send of my mixer for some dub swells. Volca Keys is running through an Electro Harmonix Memory Man Deluxe and a Boss DC-2w chorus"

Dark ambient house w/ Polyend Play+, Critter Guitari Organelle, and Dreadbox Erebus & Nymphes

video upload by Goth Jocks

"Moody dance jam for #jamuary2024 with Dreadbox Erebus Reissue, Nymphes, Critter & Guitari Organelle M, Polyend Play Plus"

Jamuary 6th 2024

video upload by Captain Credible

"#jamuary 6th 2024. Slapping down some gear and making some #jam. # jamuary2024 #dawless #pocketmiku #nts1 #polyendtracker #fm"

Bad Gear - Play Plus

video upload by AudioPilz

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https://www.patreon.com/audiopilz

Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Polyend Play Plus. Is this updated version of the original Play groovebox and distant cousin to the Polyend Tracker worth the price of the hardware upgrade (which is $399). Is GearTube toxic AF??? Should you just keep the OG Play and add a few synths instead? Are early adopters of Play disappointed for a reason?

Thanks to Polyend for sending me a demo unit as a long term loan.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:47 Overview Play Plus
01:35 Chronology of the Controversy
02:53 Back to the Groovebox
03:01 Play Workflow, Pick and Place
03:20 Filter
03:30 Envelopes, FX
03:39 More Parameters
03:48 Sequencer, Microtiming, Ratches, Chance, Random
04:24 Pattern Length, Polymeters, Play Modes
04:43 Midi Tracks, Chords
05:01 Internal Synthesizers, Polyphony
05:23 Limitations of the Synths
05:41 UI, Knobs, Double Tap, Main Encoder
05:52 Master FX
06:00 Real Time Recording
06:15 Performance Mode
06:26 Pattern, Variation, Mute/Solo
06:33 What else???
06:50 Hate
07:11 Jam 1 (House Solo)
08:06 Jam 2 (DnB Setup)
09:05 Finale (Synth Showcase)
09:37 Verdict"

#Jamuary 2nd 2024.

video upload by Captain Credible

"#Jamuary 2nd 2024. This one goes out to all the freezing cold birbs hanging on to their freezing cold branches."

Live Set (3 tracks) - Trip Hop / Dub Techno / DnB

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"This set was made for Clownfest 12: A 6-day, online Electronic Music Festival - featuring incredible electronic musicians from around the globe.

BIG UPS, MARK (THE ACID CLOWN) GARDNER!! Thanks for having me!

Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!"



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SO HERE'S THE NEW FAT SYNTH ENGINE NO TALK // POLYEND PLAY+ DEMO

video upload by Ron Cavagnaro

"Just checking out the NEW polyend play+ FAT Synth engine - it's really cool!"

Is This The Weirdest Groovebox Ever? It's Definitely Fun

video upload by EZBOT

"In today's live stream we take a look at the Polyend Play +. The Play + is a generative sequencer and sample player with a built in 8 voice synthesizer that does things in a very unique way. Polarizing as some of the features may be, there is nothing like it on the market.

I've paired it with my Octatrack for and my performance template to take it for a test run to see how well it can improvise music on the fly.

"Get 10% Modbang cables with code: EZBOT23
SHOP HERE: https://www.modbang.com/modbang-shop

Get the Techno Performance Template among all my other templates and sound designs from patreon.com/ezbot"

Polyend Play+ Pop House

video upload by Polyend

'Play+ offers more than just sample and MIDI playback; it now includes integrated synthesizers. Multiple synth engines have been added, each offering a unique character and including an extensive library of professionally crafted presets. You can also count on USB audio and stereo sample playback."

"Go Out And Make Something" (DnB Track)

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"Hey Hey, Friends! This track came about from the Hardware Jams Facebook Group's weekly challenge, which this week was to make a jam at 180bpm or greater. No other guidelines. No other restrictions, just make it FAST!

Tempo: 180bpm
Key: Fminor

The vocal sample is from Venus Theory (Sound Designer, Electronic Musician and YouTuber)"

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Play + Plus Review: The Autechre Machine?

video upload by Digiphex Electronics

https://www.patreon.com/Digiphex

Polyend Play+ Electro Funk

video upload by Polyend

"Play+ offers more than just sample and MIDI playback; it now includes integrated synthesizers. Multiple synth engines have been added, each offering a unique character and including an extensive library of professionally crafted presets. You can also count on USB audio and stereo sample playback."

Meet Polyend Play+

video uploads by Polyend

Playlist:
1. Introducing Polyend Play+

Polyend is introducing Play+, Sample + Synth + MIDI groovebox.
3x Multitimbral Polyphonic Synth Engine
4 All New Synthesizer Engines with hundreds of presets combined with Play’s advanced sequencing capabilities
New Multi-Track Audio Over USB Integration and Stereo Sample Playback
Pick and Place - control the sequence
Instant playability - just turn on and PLAY!

2. Polyend Play+ WTFM Synth Engine Demo

Play+ offers more than just sample and MIDI playback; it now includes integrated synthesizers. Multiple synth engines have been added, each offering a unique character and including an extensive library of professionally crafted presets.

WTFM is a unique 2-operator FM synth engine that utilizes WaveTable-based oscillators driven by a 3x feedback system.

3. Polyend Play+ VAP Synth Engine Demo

Play+ offers more than just sample and MIDI playback; it now includes integrated synthesizers. Multiple synth engines have been added, each offering a unique character and including an extensive library of professionally crafted presets.

VAP is a Virtual Analog Polysynth that boasts a dual-oscillator architecture and a versatile modulation matrix.

4. Polyend Play+ FAT Synth Engine Demo

Play+ offers more than just sample and MIDI playback; it now includes integrated synthesizers. Multiple synth engines have been added, each offering a unique character and including an extensive library of professionally crafted presets.

FAT is a powerhouse synth engine that epitomizes the lush, vintage warmth of classic analog synthesizers.

5. Polyend Play+ ACD Synth Engine Demo

Play+ offers more than just sample and MIDI playback; it now includes integrated synthesizers. Multiple synth engines have been added, each offering a unique character and including an extensive library of professionally crafted presets.

ACD is a recreation of iconic single-oscillator monophonic analog synths that transport you back to the golden age of electronic music.

Review: Polyend PLAY PLUS // Is it worth the upgrade? // (and PLAY+ Synth Tutorial)

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:15 Plus vs Play
3:10 Similarities
3:55 Synth UI
4:35 Connectivity
4:50 Upgrade path
5:10 Workflow
5:40 Synth basics
6:30 Slot params
8:20 Macros
10:45 Patch editor
12:00 ACD
14:55 FAT
16:45 VAP
19:55 WTFM
22:25 Fills & synths
24:05 Piano roll
24:25 Export
24:40 Delete unused
24:50 Custom fx
25:00 Pros & cons
31:00 Factory 1
31:30 Factory 2
32:05 Factory 3
32:50 Factory 4

Lament - Melodic Dark Ambient Psychedelic Doom - Elektron Analog Four MKII & Polyend Medusa live jam

video upload by Abre Ojos

"73bpm Melodic Dark Ambient Psychedelic Doom

Live hardware jam with Elektron Analog Four & Polyend/Dreadbox Medusa.

Medusa is in FM mode with loads of modulation and audio into Analog Four as well as being MIDI master sending clock and transport to the A4.

A4 mkII - track 1 is synth kick, track 2, 3 & 4 are using Medusa input as Osc 1 input plus being fed direct into the ext in. Chorus, delay & reverb all A4.

Video processed live through Resolume

Shot with GH5 MKII

Dark ambient audiovisual stuff: https://abreojos.net
Noisy layered drone techno: https://dronskot.net"

First Track with Polyend Tracker Mini - "Starfall Nexus"

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"This is the first track I made using the Polyend Tracker Mini.

Since I already knew how to use their OG Tracker ❤️, I've found the workflow on the Mini to be pretty similar - and have not missed the pads or big jogwheel very much - YAY!

The biggest difference to me is that the new Mini can load full STEREO samples and is not limited to MONO ONLY samples like the OG - SWEET!! 🤤

Links to my two *HUGE* sound banks for the OG Polyend Tracker (they also work on the Mini):

INFINITE INSPIRATION: https://www.electronisounds.com/polye...

LO-FI DEEP CUTS: https://www.electronisounds.com/polye..."