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Medusa Hybrid Synthesizer v4.0 Firmware Update is Available

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Medusa Synth: Firmware Update v4.0

Polyend known for bringing new technologies to creative musicians by building innovative and unique musical instruments, Polyend announces a major Medusa v4.0 firmware update which times up with the discontinuation of the Medusa Hybrid Synth production. The Medusa has played a very special role in Polyend growth and maturing, and its maintenance and technical support will be continued.

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New firmware release brings some serious feature updates among the general improvements:

  • A new, fourth, play mode. A gritty 6-voice 3-operator digital FM synth engine with a 12-bit colored classic vibe. It supports five digital FM Algorithms and an extra analog voice. Comes with a new FM preset bank!
  • Improved Channel per Voice mode where each channel is now truly “per voice”, and not “per oscillator” as previously
  • Added MIDI Program Change for better control of the synth
  • Reworked pitch bend and glide for more musical output
  • Full LFO Synchronization with MIDI Clock with increased stability
  • And other fixes
  • Find and download the Medusa official v4.0 firmware with the detailed changelog at polyend.com

Medusa official v4.0 Firmware and Presets

v4.0 Firmware Manual Addendum

About Polyend

Polyend is a company brought to life by Piotr Raczyński. Formed by a crew of dedicated professionals, it is located in the Land of Thousand Lakes in northeastern Poland. Focused on unveiling new possibilities in music for creative musicians. Polyend’s flagship instrument is now a highly specialized ‘back to the roots’ standalone audio workstation – the Tracker. With all upcoming unique projects and dreams turned into reality, Polyend proves it is only getting started on its creative path. Expect more great things to happen, this is still just a beginning.

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Polyend Play – Sample and MIDI-Based Groovebox

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Polyend Play is a new music-making device that is sure to excite and inspire musicians of all levels of experience. With its unique pattern-based approach, Play allows users to create and interact with musical patterns in a number of innovative ways.

Plus, regular free software updates will make it even better in the future. If you already have other MIDI devices, Play can easily become the centerpiece of your setup. So if you’re looking for a new and exciting way to make music, be sure to check out Polyend Play.

If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to make music, the Polyend Play is a perfect choice. With its user-friendly interface and built-in sound library, you’ll be making music in no time! So why wait? Get your groove on today with the Polyend Play!

Polyend Play is the newest addition to the Polyend family of musical instruments. It’s a MIDI-based groove box that lets you create and perform music while having fun. It comes loaded with sample packs, making it ready to play right out of the box. The Play offers an inspiring workflow for both seasoned and novice musicians.

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Polyend Play Sample and MIDI-Based Groovebox

Polyend Play Easy-To-Learn

Play is an incredibly powerful, yet easy-to-learn, groove-based music creation system. It comes loaded with sample packs that make it ready to play right out of the box and offers an inspiring workflow for seasoned and novice musicians. The Play is designed to let you create and perform music while having fun, and its intuitive interface makes it easy to get started.

With its built-in sound library and user-friendly controls, the Play is a great way to explore your musical creativity. And because it’s so easy to use, you’ll be making music in no time!

Create Music in an Engaging Way

When it comes to making music, there are a lot of different ways to go about it. Some people prefer to work with pre-recorded sounds, while others prefer to start from scratch. And then there are those who like to mix and match, using both recorded and synthetic sounds to create something unique.

Polyend Play is a music-making device that allows users to create and interact with musical patterns in a number of interesting ways.  With Polyend Play, you can do all of those things and more. This powerful music creation tool allows you to create and interact with musical patterns in a variety of ways, making it easy to come up with fresh ideas and bring your musical vision to life.

Plus, with free regular updates, Play is only going to get better over time. If you’re looking for a creative and versatile way to make music, Polyend Play is definitely worth checking out.

Polyend Play an Open Sandbox

Polyend Poly is a new type of musical instrument that takes an open sandbox approach to create and performing grooves. With Poly, you have the freedom to instantly mix things up with tons of different playback functions.

You can play any sound in any order, at any tempo, and with any amount of variation. Poly also allows you to record your performance so you can share it with others or play it back later. The possibilities are endless with Poly, and it’s sure to be a hit with music lovers of all kinds.

Polyend Play Sample and MIDI-Based Groovebox
Polyend Play Sample and MIDI-Based Groovebox

Flexible Sequencing

Polyend Play is a groovebox that aims to be the center of your studio. It has 8 audio tracks and 8 polyphonic MIDI tracks for controlling your outboard gear.

You can sequence your audio tracks and MIDI tracks in any order you want, and you can even change the order on the fly. This allows you to create complex, dynamic arrangements that would be impossible with a traditional groovebox.

In addition, Polyend Play also comes with a built-in sampler, so you can record your own sounds and use them in your productions. Whether you’re looking for a simple way to control your outboard gear or a powerful tool for creating complex arrangements, Polyend Play is worth checking out.

Pick & Place

Pick & Place is a new audio production tool that makes it easy to find the perfect sound for your tracks. With over 3000 included samples, you can browse through a wide range of options to find the perfect sound for your project.

Once you’ve found the right sample, you can place it anywhere on the grid to start building your track. Pick & Place is a great tool for anyone who wants to quickly and easily create professional-sounding tracks.

Select & Adjust

Easily adjust step parameters independently with familiar sample-based controls at your disposal.

Easily adjust step parameters independently with familiar sample-based controls at your disposal. With Select & Adjust, you can create the perfect drum sound for your track.

The controls are easy to use and allow you to get the perfect sound for your drums. You can also save your settings and presets for later use.

Stuck for inspiration

Are you stumped for ideas? Using the Smart Fill option, you may fill any region you choose with a complete beat, a random distribution of steps, or even an Euclidean spread automatically.

Quickly transfer data such as Steps, Tracks, Track Pages, Variations, and Patterns using easy selection and copying/pasting tools.

8 Internal Audio Tracks and 8 Individual Polyphonic Midi Tracks 

The 8 internal audio tracks and 8 individual polyphonic MIDI tracks combine for powerful integration with your existing instruments. With this combination, you’ll be able to create complex soundscapes that would otherwise be impossible.

The built-in effects processor gives you, even more, sonic possibilities, and the USB connectivity lets you connect to your computer for even more flexibility. If you’re looking for a powerful and versatile way to integrate your instruments, the 8 internal audio tracks, and 8 individual polyphonic MIDI tracks are the perfect solution.

MIDI is Essential

When it comes to music production, MIDI is an essential tool for many producers. MIDI allows you to control your synths and drum machines on individual tracks, giving you the ability to output a separate set of MIDI values per track. This can be extremely helpful when trying to create complex arrangements or when working with multiple instruments.

With MIDI, you can easily change the sound of your synth or drum machine by simply changing the MIDI values on a track. This flexibility makes MIDI an essential tool for any producer looking to create professional-sounding music.

The MIDI capabilities of the sequencer are impressive, as you can connect an external controller for MIDI note input and output chords, arpeggios, program and bank changes, pitch bend, clock, and much more.

Full MIDI Capabilities

The rotary knobs have flexible MIDI CC mapping per track, so you can control the sound of each track individually. Plus, the pads can be assigned to various MIDI channels for drum triggering.

Overall, the MIDI features of the sequencer are very powerful and flexible, making it a great choice for anyone who wants to use an external controller or trigger drums with pads.

When it comes to creating complex, interesting rhythms, nothing beats a good step sequencer. By allowing each track to have its own independent length, BPM-related speed, playback mode and swing value, a step sequencer can create rhythms that would be impossible to play by hand.

Polymetric and Polyrhythmic Sequences

Perfect for polymetric and polyrhythmic sequences, a step sequencer can help you create the perfect groove. Whether you’re laying down a funky bassline or crafting a complex melody, a step sequencer can give your music the perfect rhythmic foundation.

 30,000 Track Variations

With over 30,000 track variations available, there’s sure to be a sound that suits your needs. With 128 patterns holding 16 tracks each, you can create complex arrangements with ease.

And with each individual track holding up to 16 variations, you can create endless variations on your favorite sounds. Whether you’re looking for a perfect beat to lay down some tracks, or just a simple arrhythmic loop to keep your mind occupied, the possibilities are endless. So dive in and start exploring the vast array of sounds at your disposal. You may be surprised at what you find.

Polyend Play Hardware

Split-Screen Display

The new split-screen display with 15 touch-capacitive knobs is a major improvement over the previous model. With this feature, you can now select and preview a parameter on the upper screen and then switch to the lower screen to see the value.

This is a much more efficient way of working, and it allows you to see more information at a glance. The touch-capacitive knobs are also a huge improvement. They are very responsive and easy to use, and they make it much easier to adjust parameters.

16×8 Step Sequencing Grid

The 16×8 step sequencing grid is a powerful tool for creating complex melodies and rhythms. By inputting notes into the grid, you can create patterns that can be played back at different speeds and with different variations.

The 4×8 control grid allows you to mute, solo, and select different parts of the sequence, as well as input notes into the keyboard. This makes the 16×8 step sequencing grid a powerful tool for creating dynamic and expressive musical compositions.

MIDI Ins and Outs & MicroSD

Polyend Play is a powerful and versatile MIDI controller that gives musicians a new way to interact with their music. The controller has MIDI ins and outs via 3.5mm jacks (MIDI DIN adapter included) and a MicroSD card slot (16GB card included).

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The MIDI ins and outs allow the controller to be used with a variety of different devices, while the MicroSD card slot allows the user to store their own samples and sounds.

Size and Weight

  • Height (w/ knobs): 1.3 inches (3.3 cm)
  • Width: 11.02 inches (28.2 cm)
  • Depth: 8.15 inches (20.7 cm)
  • Weight: 2.65 pounds (1.2 kg)


Polyend Play is a new music-making device that is sure to excite and inspire musicians of all levels of experience. With its unique pattern-based approach, Play allows users to create and interact with musical patterns in a number of innovative ways.

Plus, regular free software updates will make it even better in the future. If you already have other MIDI devices, Play can easily become the centerpiece of your setup. So if you’re looking for a new and exciting way to make music, be sure to check out Polyend Play.

If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to make music, the Polyend Play is a perfect choice. With its user-friendly interface and built-in sound library, you’ll be making music in no time! So why wait? Get your groove on today with the Polyend Play!

Polyend Play is the newest addition to the Polyend family of musical instruments. It’s a MIDI-based groove box that lets you create and perform music while having fun. It comes loaded with sample packs, making it ready to play right out of the box. The Play offers an inspiring workflow for both seasoned and novice musicians.

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Polyend Play – Sample and MIDI-Based Groovebox

Polyend Play Easy-To-Learn

Play is an incredibly powerful, yet easy-to-learn, groove-based music creation system. It comes loaded with sample packs that make it ready to play right out of the box and offers an inspiring workflow for seasoned and novice musicians. The Play is designed to let you create and perform music while having fun, and its intuitive interface makes it easy to get started.

With its built-in sound library and user-friendly controls, the Play is a great way to explore your musical creativity. And because it’s so easy to use, you’ll be making music in no time!

Create Music in an Engaging Way

When it comes to making music, there are a lot of different ways to go about it. Some people prefer to work with pre-recorded sounds, while others prefer to start from scratch. And then there are those who like to mix and match, using both recorded and synthetic sounds to create something unique.

Polyend Play is a music-making device that allows users to create and interact with musical patterns in a number of interesting ways.  With Polyend Play, you can do all of those things and more. This powerful music creation tool allows you to create and interact with musical patterns in a variety of ways, making it easy to come up with fresh ideas and bring your musical vision to life.

Plus, with free regular updates, Play is only going to get better over time. If you’re looking for a creative and versatile way to make music, Polyend Play is definitely worth checking out.

Polyend Play an Open Sandbox

Polyend Poly is a new type of musical instrument that takes an open sandbox approach to create and performing grooves. With Poly, you have the freedom to instantly mix things up with tons of different playback functions.

You can play any sound in any order, at any tempo, and with any amount of variation. Poly also allows you to record your performance so you can share it with others or play it back later. The possibilities are endless with Poly, and it’s sure to be a hit with music lovers of all kinds.

Flexible Sequencing

Polyend Play is a groovebox that aims to be the center of your studio. It has 8 audio tracks and 8 polyphonic MIDI tracks for controlling your outboard gear.

You can sequence your audio tracks and MIDI tracks in any order you want, and you can even change the order on the fly. This allows you to create complex, dynamic arrangements that would be impossible with a traditional groovebox.

In addition, Polyend Play also comes with a built-in sampler, so you can record your own sounds and use them in your productions. Whether you’re looking for a simple way to control your outboard gear or a powerful tool for creating complex arrangements, Polyend Play is worth checking out.

Pick & Place

Pick & Place is a new audio production tool that makes it easy to find the perfect sound for your tracks. With over 3000 included samples, you can browse through a wide range of options to find the perfect sound for your project.

Once you’ve found the right sample, you can place it anywhere on the grid to start building your track. Pick & Place is a great tool for anyone who wants to quickly and easily create professional-sounding tracks.

Select & Adjust

Easily adjust step parameters independently with familiar sample-based controls at your disposal.

Easily adjust step parameters independently with familiar sample-based controls at your disposal. With Select & Adjust, you can create the perfect drum sound for your track.

The controls are easy to use and allow you to get the perfect sound for your drums. You can also save your settings and presets for later use.

Stuck for inspiration

Are you stumped for ideas? Using the Smart Fill option, you may fill any region you choose with a complete beat, a random distribution of steps, or even an Euclidean spread automatically.

Quickly transfer data such as Steps, Tracks, Track Pages, Variations, and Patterns using easy selection and copying/pasting tools.

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Polyend Play – Sample and MIDI-Based Groovebox

8 Internal Audio Tracks and 8 Individual Polyphonic Midi Tracks 

The 8 internal audio tracks and 8 individual polyphonic MIDI tracks combine for powerful integration with your existing instruments. With this combination, you’ll be able to create complex soundscapes that would otherwise be impossible.

The built-in effects processor gives you, even more, sonic possibilities, and the USB connectivity lets you connect to your computer for even more flexibility. If you’re looking for a powerful and versatile way to integrate your instruments, the 8 internal audio tracks, and 8 individual polyphonic MIDI tracks are the perfect solution.

MIDI is Essential

When it comes to music production, MIDI is an essential tool for many producers. MIDI allows you to control your synths and drum machines on individual tracks, giving you the ability to output a separate set of MIDI values per track. This can be extremely helpful when trying to create complex arrangements or when working with multiple instruments.

With MIDI, you can easily change the sound of your synth or drum machine by simply changing the MIDI values on a track. This flexibility makes MIDI an essential tool for any producer looking to create professional-sounding music.

The MIDI capabilities of the sequencer are impressive, as you can connect an external controller for MIDI note input and output chords, arpeggios, program and bank changes, pitch bend, clock, and much more.

Full MIDI Capabilities

The rotary knobs have flexible MIDI CC mapping per track, so you can control the sound of each track individually. Plus, the pads can be assigned to various MIDI channels for drum triggering.

Overall, the MIDI features of the sequencer are very powerful and flexible, making it a great choice for anyone who wants to use an external controller or trigger drums with pads.

When it comes to creating complex, interesting rhythms, nothing beats a good step sequencer. By allowing each track to have its own independent length, BPM-related speed, playback mode and swing value, a step sequencer can create rhythms that would be impossible to play by hand.

Polymetric and Polyrhythmic Sequences

Perfect for polymetric and polyrhythmic sequences, a step sequencer can help you create the perfect groove. Whether you’re laying down a funky bassline or crafting a complex melody, a step sequencer can give your music the perfect rhythmic foundation.

 30,000 Track Variations

With over 30,000 track variations available, there’s sure to be a sound that suits your needs. With 128 patterns holding 16 tracks each, you can create complex arrangements with ease.

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And with each individual track holding up to 16 variations, you can create endless variations on your favorite sounds. Whether you’re looking for a perfect beat to lay down some tracks, or just a simple arrhythmic loop to keep your mind occupied, the possibilities are endless. So dive in and start exploring the vast array of sounds at your disposal. You may be surprised at what you find.

Polyend Play Hardware

Split-Screen Display

The new split-screen display with 15 touch-capacitive knobs is a major improvement over the previous model. With this feature, you can now select and preview a parameter on the upper screen and then switch to the lower screen to see the value.

This is a much more efficient way of working, and it allows you to see more information at a glance. The touch-capacitive knobs are also a huge improvement. They are very responsive and easy to use, and they make it much easier to adjust parameters.

16×8 Step Sequencing Grid

The 16×8 step sequencing grid is a powerful tool for creating complex melodies and rhythms. By inputting notes into the grid, you can create patterns that can be played back at different speeds and with different variations.

The 4×8 control grid allows you to mute, solo, and select different parts of the sequence, as well as input notes into the keyboard. This makes the 16×8 step sequencing grid a powerful tool for creating dynamic and expressive musical compositions.

MIDI Ins and Outs MicroSD

Polyend Play is a powerful and versatile MIDI controller that gives musicians a new way to interact with their music. The controller has MIDI ins and outs via 3.5mm jacks (MIDI DIN adapter included) and a MicroSD card slot (16GB card included). The MIDI ins and outs allow the controller to be used with a variety of different devices, while the MicroSD card slot allows the user to store their own samples and sounds.

Size and Weight

  • Height (w/ knobs): 1.3 inches (3.3 cm)
  • Width: 11.02 inches (28.2 cm)
  • Depth: 8.15 inches (20.7 cm)
  • Weight: 2.65 pounds (1.2 kg)

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Polyend Tracker Fast Track to Creativity

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Polyend Tracker Fast Track to Creativity

Tracker has long been a vital component of computer music. During the early 1980s, home computers were on the rise. The Apple Macintosh computer, released in 1984, was the first widely accessible personal computer with the ability to play games. The Amiga and Atari ST became popular among gamers, but they also offered a wide range of sophisticated programs for a variety of applications ranging from software development to music production. This machine introduced First Tracker. Stay on track Polyend Tracker, you can be smooth, lightweight, and portable.

Polyend breathed freshness and life into outmoded technology with his unique hardware tracker instrument.

The keyboard’s keys are placed in a good position for quick typing. High-res, clean and bright screen makes it simple to use. It works quickly and responsively with only one key. 48 Backlight silicone pads allow for fast notes, pattern value entry, and visual feedback.

The Polyend is a very flexible keyboard controller with adjustable scales. It’s made of metal and is big and sturdy. Fast scrolling or fine adjustment is possible thanks to its characteristics. The Tracker has features that would make it ideal for any project, such as live looping, automation control, hardware mixer, etc.

The vertical timeline, the powerful sequencing software, and the mechanical keyboard are complemented by an improved user interface for producing and performing music at the highest level.

The Artist Edition – Bogdan Raczynski, Legowelt, and Pete Cannon

I personally bought it over a year ago, it was the black edition, I love the custom look versions that have been released. With special vinyl album releases, Polyend launched the Limited Artist Edition Tracker series.

The Artist Edition series is made up of three different versions, each dedicated to a single artist and limited to 300 units. Polyend produced artist edition Tracker of artists such as Bogdan Raczynski, Legowelt, and Pete Cannon.

Polyend Tracker is for people who want to make their own music easily. Its fresh look and quality materials will inspire you to take your music production skills to the next level. The impressive screen shows all relevant information needed for intuitive operation.

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My Polyend Tracker in the Box (Jan 2021)

Go Vertical with Polyend’s Sleek, Modern Hardware Tracker

The first tracker software was developed in 1986. This spreadsheet is more akin to a data moving than music composition. The efficiency of this design was aided by its distinctiveness, which allowed for truly streamlined workflows. The vertical column arrangement provided visibility to each component in a composition. It also gave you a great deal of freedom for sound design, allowing you to alter samples at will.

The Polyend is a tracker keyboard that has been created to provide a simple and intuitive tool for creating electronic music, with a wide set of functions. It comes together perfectly with the Polyend Studio software to give you a musical instrument that can be used from composing right through to sharing your work.

The Polyend Tracker interface really makes using the tracker style sequencer easy. It is an intuíautive sound module controlled by a newly designed input interface to perform your music in a new and intuitive way. If you are an artist of the globally connected music world you enjoy play samples, shaping sounds with a variety of powerful sound design tools, all to boost your creative process with the new classic tracker.

Polyend Tracker the New Classic

View four tracks on the View 4 Tracks Simulations. Don’t be fooled by a regular tracker. Polyend Tracker incorporates a beautiful and vibrant OLED display for a clear overview.

Polyend’s New Classic Tracker is a new classic in terms of design and sound quality, but also with a user interface that is both easy to learn and operate, which makes the tracker-style sequencer more accessible than ever before. It provides an extensive set of tools to create amazing music.

The Polyend Tracking System, which retains the traditional fast workflow while incorporating modern technology, is armed with contemporary armament. Ease of creation: Automated addition, randomization, probability rendering, live recording effects per step, Batch Parameter editing, micro-tune, and micro-clocking roll adjustments. Polyend’s Tracker is a revolutionary tool for creating and performing music.

Polyend Tracker: The Best Of Both Worlds

The basic principle behind modern MIDI production: create and play. Polyend’s unique approach to music production gives you brilliant tools for any style of music, from hip-hop beats to house grooves, from techno-trance lines to retro sounds.

With your finger on the pulse of electronic music, Polyend’s Tracker offers you every tool at your fingertips to create contemporary compositions that are easy to play and sound great. Combined with our unique controller, this Tracker is a must-have for any serious musician. It offers you countless possibilities for creating your own music.

The Polyend Tracker is easy to use thanks to its optimized workflow and the clear display that allows users to view 4 tracks at one time. Trackers are used by all musicians who want to control their musical creations quickly and intuitively while saving work in progress for later playback. It also takes advantage of the latest technologies to make sure you get your favorite sounds with ease.

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Track to Creativity

Polyend is a vibrant technology company that creates hardware and software for musicians, DJs, engineers, producers, and other professionals who are passionate about creating music.

At their core are experienced sound engineers with many years of experience working on some of the most successful console games in history, who decided to give their clients the opportunity to create music on their own with powerful tools that are easy to use.

Polyend’s mission is to provide both professionals and enthusiastic beginners alike with cutting-edge hardware and software tools for making music, which is designed around a clear and bright vision: Electronica should be available for everyone.

It may be used as a sound module controlled by any other external MIDI software or hardware devices as well.

Polyend makes technology that is easy to use, easy to understand, and just works. You can use the bidirectional MIDI functionality to sequence and control external gear and connect your very own Best Drum Machines to this compact standalone workstation.

The compact and sturdy design makes it a perfect companion for music creation whenever and wherever you desire. When you are performing with it for some time you will not miss a mechanical keyboard which you may use with other instruments. The fundamental elements and quintessential characteristics of a typical tracker are found in Polyend Tracker. This one could be an excellent first hardware tracker and the compact form factor makes it a great companion.

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Polyend Tracker Fast Track to Creativity – Limited Artist Edition Tracker

Midi-Equipped and Performance-Ready

The Poly End Tracker is a tracker that retains the fundamental characteristics of other trackers while expanding their possibilities in nearly every area. The Polyend Tracker, unlike many trackers, works with the complete device system and supports music and video integration.

Use them in sequence with hardware synths, or utilize DAWs to control them. Poly End Tracker specializes on a live performance level and plays more of a song than simply plays back. It has a punch effect and automatic editing, allowing real-time modification and remixing that hasn’t been possible before with software trackers.

Endless Sound Manipulation

Poly end trackers are, for the most part, sampled instruments that may be used to make recordings. It has a lot of storage capacity, too. Tracker enables you to save sample samples to a MicroSD card.

You can collect air samples with a radio transmitter. It’s a lot of fun to use the built-in FM radio to sample music.  The Output jack port transmits all signals output through the cable connected to it as an FM radio antenna.

Samples loaded into the Polyend Tracker sample pool are interpolated. You may manually trim your samples or set up your own tracking system after receiving them. Then you’ll need Trackers’ deep toolkit to reshape, handle, and transform a sample. There are also a lot of opportunities for editing and processing your samples as if they were digital. You may record new samples using line or microphone inputs, or utilize the built-in FM radio.

Build Massive Patterns

Polyend Tracks has a total of 48 instruments and 128 actions, so you’ll need to come up with the music yourself! They all play in well-known vertical columns, which tracker users claim are the most efficient and successful method of producing electronic songs.

The Polyend Tracker features a number of composition-related functions like automated pattern generation, per-step effect, sample rolling, and batch and global parameter editing, in addition to samples.

Polyend Tracker FAQ

What Does Polyend Tracker Do?

The sequencer for a single step is built into the portable eight-track groove box – one. You may arrange sequences to make entire songs in the song mode, then export them as polished pieces. It captures sounds, edits them, and converts them to playable synthesized files.

How Does Polyend Tracker Work?

Polyend’s synthesizers are some of the best-sounding synths you’ll ever hear. Each instrument has its own effect, panoramic parameter, and global effects – up to six per step. It can import WAV files in 8, 12, 16 & 24 bit with sample rates between 6-100kHz.
Polyend also has a number of sample-based instruments, which allow you to choose from hundreds of recall samples and then shape them into sounds that are truly wonderful. You can then use the trackers’ sequencers to create patterns dynamically that go along with your new samples on the fly.

Does Polyend Tracker Have a Synth?

This is a standalone album maker that can be carried everywhere you want. Sampler Wavetable and Granulate Syntheses FM radios with endless inspiration.
The Polyend Tracker Synth is one of the most powerful and easy-to-use synthesizers on the market. It’s perfect for both professionals and beginners, with its intuitive design and wide range of features. The synth is perfect for creating music on the go, and its portability makes it the perfect tool for musicians who need to be able to take their music with them wherever they go.

What Is a Tracker Sequencer?

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Short music trackers, which may be utilized by a computer program to make music by mixing audio and video with other music, are available. Music is represented by separate, distinct notes on numerous channels and at different chronological points on a vertically linked timeline.

How Do You Load Samples Into Polyend Tracker?

Record audio from sample recordings > set source > set gain > recorded > cropped and saved. Select Audio / Audio / Sound > Open Samples Loader keys on an SD card > Add samples to Project instruments using Copy from Left to Right.

How Do You Reset a Polyend Tracker?

Simply hit the hidden reset button to reset the unit automatically if you pick the latest firmware.

How Do I Install Firmware on Polyend Tracker?

To copy the firmware files or any other files to the Tracker’s microSD card, use one of the following options:
Attached microSD card USB dongle, reader,
Polyend Tool,
Find the latest official firmware release here.
Obtain the beta firmware version files here.
In Case of Trouble
The first and simplest action to try is to disconnect the USB C cable connector from its port on the back panel of the instrument. This usually helps. Another thing to do in such a case is to try the config reset in the Config/Firmware section.
But if your device lost power during the upgrade, the SD file structure was damaged, or the firmware doesn’t boot up for any other reason, you can perform one of the two emergency flashing procedures as follows:
First method:
just simply press the hidden reset button on the back panel of the instrument and it will automatically flash with a randomly picked firmware .ptf file from the SD card Firmware/ folder.
Second method:
download the Polyend Tool,
download a known working firmware file either from the Polyend website or one of the previous beta .ptf files,
remove the SD card from the Tracker,
connect your Tracker directly to your computer with a USB cable (avoid USB hubs and dongles),
power up the Tracker,
in the Polyend Tool, choose the .ptf file you want to flash with,
use a pin to press the hidden Reset button next to the Tracker’s USB C port,
wait for the firmware update to complete,
if it’s at 100% but the device didn’t reboot on its own, do it manually,
re-insert the SD card to the Tracker’s slot,

What Is Midi Tracker?

The computer can then be used to combine the MIDI tracks. Information for notes and recording noises are included. The term “MIDi” refers to Digital Instrumentation Music Input. It’s easy to modify MIDI songs on a computer. The MIDI files end with “.mid”

What Is a Midi Sequencer Used For?

The MIDI Sequencer was created with the sole purpose of recording and editing musical performances without the use of any audio inputs. Keyboard instruments are used to represent the performance, which may be viewed in chronological order.

Is a Tracker a Daw?

Trackers can write old school material in the 80’s and so can a traditional DAW.

What Is the Difference Between a Tracker and Daw?

A MIDI tracker is different than a digital audio workstation (DAW) because it functions with sound modules, not real-time recorded or sequenced sound. A traditional tracker relies on samples to produce sounds.

Is Polyend Tracker Portable?

The small size of the device and its lightweight construction make it easy to transport. The powerful and compact design makes it a useful musical companion at any time or place. It’s also readily accessible thanks to its lightweight nature. This highly efficient battery can be simply connected to any USB outlet, so you can take it with you anywhere.

Does Polyend Tracker have a battery?

Polyend Tracker has no batteries in its system but it is running at 5 V 1A. It should also be powered using some decent battery brick. A basic 20kmAh battery brick will keep Tracker running throughout the day and even nights depending upon the load.

What Is a Synth Tracker?

The portable eight-track groove box has programmable sequencers that go up to 128 steps. You then arrange your sequences to create the whole song composition, teach it to master it, and export it as polished parts. Samples are recorded, edited, and converted into synthesized sounds using the software.

What Is a Tracker Instrument?

Music trackers (shortened versions of trackers) are music sequencers that may be used to create and record songs for a variety of purposes. The songs are represented as individual musical instruments that are placed on several channels at distinct times in history. Music trackers are generally numerically oriented and include numbers as the user interfaces for them.

Polyend Tracker with Eurorack

With a Polyend Tracker and a eurorack, you can have a powerful music production studio that’s easy to use and takes up very little space. The Polyend Poly 2 is a polyphonic MIDI to CV converter that may be used to connect any hardware or software device into your Eurorack system. Polyend Poly 2 is different from Polyend Tracker.

Polyend Tracker vs Deluge vs Octatrack vs Digitakt

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There are many different music trackers on the market, but two of the most popular ones are Polyend Tracker and Renoise. They both have their pros and cons, but ultimately it comes down to personal preference.
Polyend Tracker is a very lightweight and portable tracker that is easy to use. It has a simple interface and is great for beginners. However, it does not have as many features as Renoise.
Deluge is a more advanced tracker that has more features than Polyend Tracker. It is more difficult to use but offers a lot more flexibility for advanced users. The same is pretty much true on a large scale comparing the Polyend Tracker vs Octatrack or Digitakt

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Where Can You Get Polyend Tracker?

Polyend devices are available for purchase at authorized dealers and websites or amazon.

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Polyend Enhances Tracker with the Functionality-Boosting Firmware Update

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Polyend Firmware Update v1.3.0

Polyend is proud to push the Tracker standalone workstation further forward with a welcomed functionality-boosting firmware update taking it up to v1.3.0 — also adding the timely introduction of onboard games into an otherwise musical mix, allowing users to take a breather from music-making and refill their creative juices, just in time for Christmas.

As the world’s first hardware tracker, Polyend’s Tracker incorporates the quintessential characteristics of a classic software tracker as its vertical timeline, powerful sequencer, and mechanical keyboard combine with an innovative input interface design to make and perform music in a new and intuitive way. When first getting hands-on with Tracker, that interface readily reveals an array of tools that are always at its user’s fingertips, further boosted by the following forward-looking functionality of the latest v1.3.0 firmware update: new MIDI CC inputMIDI micro-tuning effects, tuning effects, and MIDI chord functionality; track arm recording; Line In (input) availability during Song playbacklonger sample importlow-quality sample import (saving sample pool memory time); unused sample deletionbass booster

bit-depthdistortionfive-band EQnew limiter (with gain reduction meter), and stereo enhancer effects; limiter sidechaining functionality; Sample Editor time stretch effects (with beat and note modes); octave transpose; enhanced Pattern editor fill command (with Euclidean fills creation and Density setting with Random fills availability); and a rewriting from scratch rendering mechanism — all of which will surely be welcomed by both existing Tracker owners and those that are new to the trailblazing hardware device designed to help artists forge unique avenues of sonic construction by breaking patterns on a daily basis.

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Better still — some might say, Tracker users can now enjoy playing the onboard games gifted to them by Polyend as part of the latest v1.3.0 firmware update, and allowing them to take a breather from music-making and refill their creative juices, just in time for Christmas! Current Tracker owners — or those that have been good throughout the year and are hoping to get one this Christmas — should seriously consider taking time to visit Polyend’s newly-created What’s Up Blog webpage specifically aimed at them. There they are invited to share their work, so others can learn from it and form a Tracker-related community.

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v1.3.0 Firmware Release Highlights

New MIDI I/O functionalities

  • Per step MIDI Chords,
  • MIDI Microtune step Fx,
  • Performance mode is now controllable via MIDI input,
  • Master mixer levels are now controllable via MIDI input,
  • Tracker can now be configured to send 6 distinct MIDI CCs per MIDI channel,
  • Added support for sending MIDI channel aftertouch and polyphonic aftertouch,
  • MIDI instruments in Pattern mode can now be present without a note (specify which MIDI channel to send CC),
  • MIDI delay compensation for external clock sources in Config (experimental Config settings),

Overall enhancements and workflow refinements

  • Tune step Fx,
  • Track Arm Recording,
  • Live audio Line input monitoring is now available during song playback,
  • Long sample Importing,
  • Lo-quality Importing (saves sample pool memory time),
  • Delete unused sample,- Bit depth and distortion both as step and Performance Fx’s,
  • Transpose octaves by turning the Jog-wheel with Shift in note editing,
  • Enhanced Pattern Fill command: Euclidean fills, density setting in Random fills,
  • Rewritten from scratch rendering mechanism,

New sound sculpting possibilities

  • 5-band master EQ,
  • Bass booster,
  • Stereo enhancer,
  • Updated Limiter with gain reduction meter,
  • Line input can now be a sidechain source for the Limiter,
  • Timestretch Fx in Sample Editor,

Christmas has also come early for owners of other Polyend products with the timely announcement that the firmware for Preset — Polyend’s preset recaller and sequencer (now with Euclidean sequencing implementation) in a space-saving, connectivity-rich Eurorack form factor — is now open source, so expect even more flexible functionality to be happening as a result, while French next-generation musical instruments manufacturer Expressive E’s Carbon sound expansion — originally available as a free add- on for anyone who owns its MPE Collection combining banks of exclusive sounds into a versatile suite, ready to play with any MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) supporting instrument — is now available for Medusa, the Dreadbox & Polyend Hybrid Synthesizer. Served by their own What’s Up Blog webpagesPreset and Medusa owners need not feel left out in the cold. After all, ’tis the season… so time to spread a little (musical) Christmas cheer!

Please note that this firmware update is available to download from here.

Pricing and Availability

Polyen’s Tracker comes complete with a USB-A power adapter, 2m USB-C cable, 3.5mm to 2x 6.3mm adapter, Minijack to MIDI DIN adapter,16GB MicroSD card, and MicroSD to USB-A adapter, and is available to purchase through Polyend’s growing global network of authorized dealers at an MSRP of €499.00 EUR/$599.00 USD. Or order online directly from Polyend.

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