Bad Gear - Play Plus

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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"

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

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

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

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

Best Selling Electronic Gear in 2023

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Reverb's Best Selling Electronic Gear in 2023 list is up.

"Key takeaways

Clinching the top spot once again, the OP-1 has now topped our best-selling electronic gear lists for five years straight. It's perhaps an easier decision than ever to buy the tiny powerhouse. Thanks to the release of the new OP-1 Field and distance from peak-pandemic pricing, the OP-1's average used price has dropped more than $200 since January 2022. (The OP-1 Field sneaks into the top 20 this year too.)

It should be noted that a lot of folks bought Polyend Trackers this year. Back in August, Polyend cut prices on the full-sized versions, first in its official Reverb shop and then elsewhere, following the introduction of the Tracker Mini. Having not made the list at all last year, the Tracker ranks 19 in 2023—and that's after excluding purchases made from the company's Reverb shop."

You can find the full list on Reverb's site here.

Polyend Play+ Pop House

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'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."

Polyend Play+ Electro Funk

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"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+

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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)

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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

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"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"

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"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..."

Tracker Mini - New Stereo Samples

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"We've added stereo samples to the Tracker Mini factory packs.

We've started updating our factory sample packs to Stereo. We've now added stereo versions for the House, Lofi Hip-Hop 1 & 2, and Techno packs, with more to come.

These new stereo samples can be easily found in the 'Sample Packs Stereo' folder on our website. This folder is exclusively for registered Tracker Mini owners and can be accessed in the factory SD card content in the downloads section. Register your devices on polyend.com/my-account and get access to free stuff like new sample packs and factory content.

Download the packs - https://polyend.com/my-account/files/"

Tracker Mini Quick Guide

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"Learn the basics of the Tracker Mini in this beginner's Quickstart Guide."

Don't Fear the Tracker Workflow: Sequencer Comparisons

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"While trackers may initially appear intimidating with their vertical workflow, rest assured that the intuitive and visual interface of the Polyend Tracker simplifies complex sequencing tasks, offering a user-friendly experience that eliminates the barriers of use often associated with other grooveboxes."

The Elektron Syntakt is featured as well.

Polyend Play [Preview] | No Talking |

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In collaboration with @Polyend

With the Novation Summit.

5 Second Interviews at Knobcon 2023

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"Shits too long sometimes
Love ya!

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video upload by Dexba

"I mean... it was on sale, how could I resist?
First day with the Polyend Tracker: this jam came out spontaneously while browsing the manual and familiarizing with the instrument (and the manual was mostly to double check before clicking something that could have destroyed the whole project!).
I've never used a tracker before, but everything came natural to me, with the modifiers, the lovely Fill modes (that on modular would have cost something around five million bucks), and let's be honest: the amazing design, both of the instrument and the interface.
Love it.
And probably the most 'track-like' recording I've ever put on this channel.
I hope you'll enjoy it 🧡"

Roland S-1 Tweak Synth with the Polyend Play, Instant Beat-making

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"In today's stream we pair the Roland Aira Compact S-1 Tweak Synth with the Polyend Play groovebox to make great sounding music at faster than light speed."

Polyend Play - Dean's Eurorack Pack!

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Polyend Medusa with Decksaver Lid

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40% off the Polyend Tracker

Polyend is offering 40% off their Polyend Tracker on their Reverb Shop.

Details follow:

"Good news to kickstart the week: The Tracker, Polyend's sampler/sequencer workstation, is now available for more than 40% off its standard new price. Music makers can purchase the Tracker for $359 or €399 exclusively on The Official Polyend Reverb Shop -- hundreds of dollars off.

Launched in 2020, the Tracker brought tracker-based sequencing into the 21st century, making it a must for musicians around the globe. Since its debut, Polyend has also released the Trakcer Mini ($699), and now, you can get the original for even less."

Novation Peak Demos by COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS

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Playlist:

Novation Peak 08/23/23

Long drives to far-away airports.

Novation Peak + Polyend Tracker 07/26/23
Novation Peak 07/26/23

Commune with spirits.

Novation Peak + Polyend Tracker 07/04/23

Used the Tracker for sequencing this time and found that I like it quite a lot for that purpose!

Novation Peak 06/19/23

Late at night sometime, years ago.

Novation Peak 06/11/23

Big ol pad. Thanks for watching.

Novation Peak 05/17/23

Last night's patch. Something about wind.

Novation Peak 05/07/23

The impression of someone stood behind me.

Late Night Novation Peak 04/29/21

Last night right before bed.

Novation Peak 04/10/23
Novation Peak 03/14/23 Novation Peak + Polyend Tracker 02/22/23

That was brave, thank you.

Novation Peak 02/11/23

Ambient from yesterday evening.
Working more with the mod matrix.

Novation Peak 02/06/23

In the wind, just before dawn.

Novation Peak 01/28/23
Novation Peak 01/24/23