Minimal Polyend Play Sequence + Projection Mapping

video upload by Perplex On

"Recently got myself a #PolvendPlay and so far, it's a really inspiring
instrument. This simple sequence is made with one stock sample only, with a pinch of chance and randomness added. Served with projection mapped visuals onto its grid to accompany the smooth minimal feeling. Enjoy."

Polyend Tracker Firmware 1.8 Update

video upload by Polyend

"Tracker Firmware 1.8 has arrived!
Find all the details and download the firmware here - https://polyend.com/downloads/tracker..."

Polyend Tracker Mini Firmware 1.1 Update

video upload by Polyend

"​​Polyend Tracker Mini 1.1 has arrived with a host of firmware enhancements: from stereo line-in sampling to pattern and track naming for a streamlined workflow, to extended recording times — 700 seconds mono, 350 stereo. Audio improvements include stereo sample loading/importing, stereo sample previews from your SD card, plus a metronome in the USB Audio master channel. We've also brought Beta Mod file imports back, boosted the internal clock's accuracy, and spruced up the UI. All this wrapped in one powerful update!

Get the firmware here: https://polyend.com/downloads/tracker..."

Weatherstruck | Ensoniq EPS sampler downtempo electronic somberwave

video upload by MIDERA

"Today, I traded something small (Polyend Tracker) for something big (Ensoniq EPS). I kind of don't know what I was thinking. I knew I was overwhelmed with gear. But I've been debating buying an Ensoniq Mirage again and wondered if this (EPS) would suffice. I'm kind of thinking... yeah, maybe. It's doing everything I felt I did with the Mirage, only in an easier way. It's a higher bitrate, but it's still pretty chunky. I'm liking it. This is after digging around on it for one night, so I don't know if what I did sounds any good. I guess I like it, so that's good enough for me. I have no disks to save the sounds on, so I think this will have to say goodbye and be gone forever.

Still - I'm pretty impressed. The Ensoniq EPS gets dumped on. Not as much character as the Mirage, not as good as the EPS16 plus, and definitely not as good as the ASR10. To me, it seems like it's actually the worst one of the bunch. In no way did I find anyone recommending the EPS over the others mentioned above.

Well, I like it. It was pretty easy to make this and I think it's got some character, in a very similar way as the Mirage. One thing that didn't make sense was that it appears to be stereo based on the outputs, but I'm not sure it actually is.

Eventide Blackhole VST used for reverb."

More Live Dub Techno and Good Vibes!

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"This jam cam about from the 'Hardware Jams' Facebook Groups weekly challenge - which this week was simply to NOT use a Roland 303 in your jam. Hahaha

I used Roland TR8s for the drums, Polyend Tracker Mini for an atmos texture + chord stabs and a percussion loop, Arturia MiniFreak for the pad sound, the AKAI MPC Live V1 for the vocal samples and the Roland SPD-SX drum pad for the melodic lead.

LOVE THE DUB!

Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!

Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!

▼CONNECT with me / SUPPORT creativity and good content▼
WEBSTORE ► https://www.electronisounds.com/
PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/DeanDaughters"

Lumina Horizon Progressive House - for Polyend Tracker Mini and OG Tracker

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"Check out my Polyend Tracker and Tracker Mini sound banks here: https://www.electronisounds.com/polye..."

Progressive House and CHILL with Polyend Tracker Mini!

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"Check out my Tracker and Tracker Mini sound banks here: https://www.electronisounds.com/polye...

In this stream, I'm showcasing the sound bank I've created for the Tracker Mini - called, "Lumina Horizon Progressive House" which features over 1,100 all-new samples and Loops!

Thanks for watching!"

Play+ Workflow: A Techno Track in 5 Min

video upload by Polyend

"Use the Beat Fill or Melody fill features and Play's unique workflow to create tracks with lightning speed. https://polyend.com/play-plus/

0:00 - Beat Fill
0:23 - Kick Drum Sculpting
0:45 - Drum Selection
1:08 - Bass Fill
1:45 - More Hats
2:25 - Master FX
2:43 - Pads
3:15 - Stabs
3:40 - Claps
4:45 - Perform"

Thinking about the Polyend Play+ // Are its synths worth the extra cost?

video upload by Starsky Carr

"The Polyend Play+ has got Synths, Stereo and Audio over USB... but if that's not your bag could you save some cash by buying or sticking with the original ? What do the synths do? how do they work? what do they sound like? are they easy to use?

All answered in here... hopefully!

I look at the synth voices in some depth (not too much I hope) to demo what you can get from them and their overall tone, usefulness and playability. As a synth head I have to say I like them and think they're a worthy addition to Team Play."

0:00 What's This All About
2:36 Using the Synths
10:46 ACD
13:42 FAT
16:41 VAP
21:06 WTFM

Polyend Tracker Mini: Performance Mode Setup and Customization

video upload by Polyend

"A quick tutorial on customizing the performance mode page on the Polyend Tracker Mini.

Don't forget you can also change the pattern playing per track in performance mode by holding one of the 8 track buttons and pressing the D-Pad, each track can play a different pattern."

DUB SPECTRUM - New Sound Bank for Polyend Tracker Mini!

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"Grab the 'Dub Spectrum' sound bank here: https://www.electronisounds.com/polye...



▼CONNECT with me / SUPPORT creativity and good content▼
WEBSTORE ► https://www.electronisounds.com/
PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/DeanDaughters"

Polyend Play+ Jungle, Drum and Bass, Darkwave jam

video upload by goth jocks

"All sounds from Polyend Play+ plus a little Meris Mercury7 (mostly added during the fade out at the end)

I think the Play+ might be the perfect DnB machine. What do you think?"

Elektron Analog Four MK1 and Polyend Play+ Live on the Spot Jam

video upload by Goth Jocks

"Made this up on the spot and then cleared everything after I recorded it. So this is the only place you’ll hear it. Maybe not my finest work, but I still like it. Kind of video game menu screen vibes!"

"Something Weird Happened To You" - Chilled Keys Jam!

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"Chilled keys jam with Roland TR8s, Polyend Tracker Mini and Prophet Rev2.
Vocal sample from the time travel movie, '41'.

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



▼CONNECT with me / SUPPORT creativity and good content▼
WEBSTORE ► https://www.electronisounds.com/
PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/DeanDaughters"

"One Love" - Very Laid Back Dub Techno ❤️

video upload by

"One Love means universal love and respect expressed for all people regardless of race, creed or color. One love is an expression of unity and inclusion.

Chillin' and Dubbin with the Polyend Tracker Mini and samples from my "Dub Spectrum" sound bank.

I've also loaded extra samples from the bank into a couple of Erica Synths Drum Sample modules so I could use my favorite Erica Synths filters on them live, and added the Erica Synths Perkons drum machine into the track as well. (Yes, I am an Erica Synths fanboy if you couldn't tell... Hahaha)

Check out the "Dub Spectrum" sound bank here if you need some fresh new Dub Techno sounds: https://www.electronisounds.com/polye...

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

▼CONNECT with me / SUPPORT creativity and good content▼
WEBSTORE ► https://www.electronisounds.com/
PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/DeanDaughters"
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Play+ Synth Mulit-Macros: 1 Preset, Many Possibilities.

video upload by Polyend

"Multi-Macros are a unique Play+ feature allowing you to alter or sequence up to five parameters from the patch editor with one macro. Macros allow for a complete transformation of a single preset through a pattern or project. Create evolving patterns with ease by dialing in your multi-macros."

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!"

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"

Bad Gear - Play Plus

video upload by AudioPilz

"Become a Patron and get access to music clips from the show, additional content, Bad Gear samples and even more AudioPilz madness

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"