Tracker Firmware Update / Focus Loop

video upload by Polyend

"The latest Tracker update includes a Focus Loop mode and a new UI theme, and many fixes. Find the firmware below:

Mini 2.2: https://polyend.com/downloads/tracker...
Tracker+ 1.2: https://polyend.com/downloads/tracker...
Tracker 1.9.2: https://polyend.com/downloads/tracker..."

Sounds Only // teenage engineering EP-133 & Polyend MESS // Dream, Glitchy Jam

video upload by Noisegate

"A quick jam on the EP–133, this little sampler is way too much fun! This idea turned into a full-on mood once the Polyend MESS got involved. Dreamy, glitchy, and way too exciting to stop playing with."

how to use the Polyend SYNTH

video upload by TOSKABYSS

"Today we are taking a look at a different way to approach the Polyend Synth. Embracing limitations and using it as a source of inspiration."

0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Overview
0:53 - The grid
1:48 - Synth Engines
2:35 - Important Sub Menus
3:09 - The design
3:36 - Accessing all the synth parameters
4:35 - A different way to approach the synth
4:55 - A typical approach
6:07 - First way I use Polyend Synth
8:14 - Second way I use Polyend Synth
9:44 - My only complaint
10:13 - Final thoughts
11:04 - Final track

Tracker Mini Silver AE / Hip Hop Demo

video upload by Polyend

"Tracker Mini can send multi-track USB Audio to your computer or phone.

Today, Oct 1st, 2025, is the last day to order the 10th Anniversary Tracker Mini, in either Raw Silver or Mat Black anodized aluminum enclosures - https://polyend.com/tracker-mini-10th...

The standard Tracker Mini includes the same software functionality and workflow - https://polyend.com/tracker-mini/"

Korg PS-3100 sequenced from Polyend Play #korgps3100 #polyendplay #korgps3300

video upload by analogia pl

10th Anniversary Tracker Mini - What Makes It Special

video upload by Polyend

"Here is a look at all the premium changes to the 10th Anniversary Tracker Mini."

Additional details in previous posts here.

Polyend Tracker Mini Aluminum | Three songs in metal and glass

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
Three drum & bass-ish songs performed live with the Polyend Tracker Mini Anniversary edition.

I've been a fan of Polyend's Tracker line for a while, and the newest iterations—with stereo samples and internal synths—have basically everything I want in one package. So when Polyend announced they were making a Tracker Mini out of metal and glass, with vastly improved buttons, I pre-ordered one for myself. The weakest part of the Mini was definitely the build quality, and I loved the idea of a premium portable Tracker.

A little later, Mitch from Polyend reached out and asked if I wanted to get my Tracker Mini Aluminum early, in hopes that I could show it to others. Seemed like a good excuse to create a bunch of music, and hopefully allow others to see what the device was like before launch.

So here are three songs on the Tracker Mini Aluminum. I started by making my own drum breaks and slicing them in the Mini. The drum one-shots and a lot of the melodic content came from Polyend's own Palettes storefront, which has some great sample food for writing. The rest of the melodic ideas came from a recent community sample pack we made for my Patreon, entitled "Loop Food". Altogether, I was up and writing songs very fast.

Once I had the Tracker Mini Aluminum, I started to figure out the arrangements. Song mode is another section where I really appreciate it over other devices; it's got quirks, but it's fast and powerful and helps me get to the finish line.

I could sort of say that about the Polyend Tracker line-up in general: it has quirks, it's occasionally fickle, but the firmware is relatively mature and it has a great combination of sound, power, and performability.

Thanks for listening.

Recorded multitrack via the Tracker Mini's USB output. Some additional sweetening on the internal synths (e.g. chorus on the pads, where noted). EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.

00:00 - Song 1
05:12 - Song 2
09:16 - Song 3

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

World Exclusive - 10th Anniversary Polyend Tracker in Aluminum

video upload by Digiphex Electronics

You can find dditional details on the 10th Anniversary Polyend Tracker in Aluminum here.

Synthesizer-Wettbewerb, Beitrag "Ambient Jam"

video upload by KEYBOARDS

"Ambient Jam with Polyend/Dreadbox Medusa and a few iPad apps.

A total of only 6 tracks, a simple chord progression, but with Probability/Random Notes from the Medusa and a few effects. It's all very chilled out and only using my "desktop setup" in my office. Since I usually only make music with hardware, this is a nice change and a challenge for me.

To visualize the whole thing more appealingly, I used a freely available NASA video in the background, which can be used for non-commercial purposes. The video was created with Adobe Premiere Pro. Everything else in the video, and of course the music, is mine.

I use the Medusa with Probability for melodic to whiny synth sounds, mostly with the wavetable oscillators. During recording, I play around with the filters and oscillators. The Medusa sequencer is synced to AUM by Kymatica.

I also recorded the bass beforehand using the Medusa and its analog oscillators. This is played back via the Koala sampler.

The track begins with a synth pad from Synthscraper/Igor Vasiliev

and two tracks of 'synthetic' water (one via the Koala Sampler, the other via the Spacecraft granular sampler). I tinkered around until I managed to create something reminiscent of flowing water from the noise and other sounds.

Klevgrand's Hillman, a phaser-equipped organ synth, is used to give the track a bit of a retro flair.

To increase the dynamics, Klevgrand's REAMP, a tube amp simulation, is later used.

Reverb from Eventide (BlackHole) was used except on the bass.

The mastering was done with GrandFinale 2, which was already in the signal path during recording."

Tracker+ Tutorial / A Faster Workflow Using .pti Instruments

video upload by Polyend

"Loading pre-sliced .PTI instrument files on the Tracker can make a fast workflow even faster.

Try our Palette Foundations:Techno with drum kits in .pti format - https://polyend.com/product/foundatio..."

Check with dealers on the right for prices, and availability of the Polyend Tracker+.

Weather is FAR TOO NICE for GEAR

video upload by AudioPilz

"Hey everybody, it is August 2025 and the weather here in Vienna is far too nice for gear. However, you wouldn’t be watching videos of me chilling at the local beer garden so I combined a few electronic musical instruments to three different setups for every budget and took them to some of my favorite places around here where there is no power outlet in sight.

The rules are simple: no iPads, no laptops and - most importantly - the setups need to be operable independent from the power grid. Diesel generators and solar cells aside, there are basically three ways to do that and I dedicated a setup to each of these methods.

00:00 Introduction and Beer Garden
00:22 The Rooftop (Rules)
00:39 Setup 1: The Double A
02:06 The Island
03:01 Setup 2: Planned Obsolescence
03:58 The Forest
04:56 Setup 3: The Power Bank
05:54 The Castle
06:45 Outro and Beer Garden 2
07:06 Patreon Shoutout ( Polyend Synth )
08:40 2004 ( Korg Volca Sample 2 )

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Bad Gear - The One He FORGOT About

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-h*ted audio tools. Depending on whom you ask, we are either living in the golden age of music technology OR a dystopian hellscape in which true creativity is replaced with unabated consumerism. The answer is of course: YES!!!

Today we are going to talk about Synth and it might be a sign of the times that I completely forgot about receiving it as a long term loan from Polyend around 6 months ago.


Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:47 Overview Polyend Synth
01:39 Synth Engines
02:54 Presets
03:07 Filters
03:17 Synth Architectures, LFOs, Envs, Midi, Mod Matrix
03:48 FX Section
03:56 Multitimbrality, Polyphony, CPU Consumption
04:31 Arpeggiator, Sequencer
04:57 What else? (Build Quality, Connectivity, Pricing,...)
05:19 H*te Screen
05:40 Jam 1 ( Epic Techno )
06:29 Jam 2 ( Whateverwave )
07:31 Finale ( Old School Trance )
07:58 Verdict"

Vintage Korg PS-3300 jam (from Maciek Polak’s album „1977”)

video upload by analogia pl

"This vintage Korg PS-3300 jam was recorded in one take without external processing through a single mono output. It was sequenced by Polyend Seq sequencer. It made it to "1977" and is now called "Moshi Moshi".

This tune and many others can be found on „1977” - vinyl, CD and digital are available at: maciekpolak.bandcamp.com"

Polyend Play Sample-Based MIDI Groovebox w/ Original Box

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

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Polyend Press / Sidechain Compression Explained

video upload by Polyend

"Press features complete sidechain functionality with a stereo sidechain I/O, sidechain-activated stompswitch, and high and low pass filters for the sidechain input. These filters prevent any unwanted sounds from triggering your compressor, like hi-hats on a drum track, or the sub frequenies of a boomy kick. Use both filters like a band pass to focus on one narrow frequency band, like the click from a kick, to compress your signal."

Press as a Stereo Mastering Compressor / Beat Glue

video upload by Polyend

"Applications of the Press as a final mastering compressor for songs and beats.
https://polyend.com/press/

0:00 A slight compression of a complete beat to make it more compact
0:31 Slight mix rebalance on a complete beat
0:59 Beefing up an analogue synth
1:27 Compressing and cleaning up an analogue beat
1:54 Transient boost on a drum track
2:18 Cleaning up the mix of a complete beat"

Arcology Scenes for the Polyend Synth / Ambient Sounds

video upload by Polyend

"A Synth 'Scene' is a collection of all the Polyend Synth's settings, including chord packs, scales, synth presets, and effects settings in one instantly recallable project file.

In this demo, we explore the Arcology palette, a complete ambient ecosystem for Polyend Synth designed for immediate cinematic composition. Instantly access immersive soundscapes filled with evolving pads, soft piano textures, and ethereal tones.

Discover Arcology here - https://polyend.com/product/arcology/

0:00 - Suspended Scene
0:38 -Remnants Scene
1:47 - Yoki Scene
2:26 - Silo Scene
3:34 Endorphins Scene
4:19 Purity Scene
5:15 Cornucopia Scene
5:31 Midgar Station Scene
6:02 Crystal Axe Scene
7:11 Botany Scene"

Why to Love Polyend Press

video upload by Isobutane

"Here are some real-life applications of this little analog stereo compressor.
I love this pedal dearly.

Thank you for watching!

0:00 A slight compression of a complete beat to make it more compact
0:31 Slight mix rebalance on a complete beat
0:59 Beefing up an analogue synth
1:27 Compressing and cleaning up an analogue beat
1:54 Transient boost on a drum track
2:18 Cleaning up the mix of a complete beat"

Analog Rytm mkII and friends ✨

video upload by Speldosa

"In this song, called 'Sparkle', the Analog Rytm mkII is fed into Polyend MESS, which in turn goes into the Syntakt and then finally to the Analog Heat +FX. What you hear is directly captured from the latter device."

The Polyend Mess / Multi-Glitch Effects

video upload by Polyend

"Exploring glitch effects, using effects from microloopers to granular bursts to make glitchy sounds.

Mess is a four track multi-effect than can sequence four different effects simultaneously."