Polyend Play+

Full Description

Advanced sequencing and intuitive controls

With Play+, advanced sequencing options are at your fingertips. The interface is designed to be intuitive, making it easy to create complex patterns and evolve your music. Dive deep into generative capabilities, use randomization functions, and adjust swing, length, and speed on a per-track basis. Take advantage of the innovative performance mode and easily sequence every parameter on a per-step basis. With Play+, the possibilities are endless.

Multitimbral synthesis power

Play+ features four powerful built-in synth engines, each with their own unique character. The ACD engine recreates the iconic sound of single-oscillator monophonic analog synths, offering a lightning-fast synthesis experience. The FAT engine captures the lush warmth of classic analog synthesizers and delivers a powerful sound.

The VAP engine is a versatile virtual analog polysynth, perfect for creating mesmerizing textures, lush pads, and unique sound effects. Finally, the WTFM engine is a two-operator FM synth with WaveTable-based oscillators and a triple feedback system. Explore the sonic possibilities with Play+. With Play+, you now have the ability to play stereo samples, adding depth and nuance to your music. Create expansive and immersive soundscapes with the stereo expansion feature. This opens up a whole new world of sonic possibilities, allowing you to craft intricate and detailed compositions.

Seamless integration with your DAW

Play+ makes it easy to bring your music into the digital realm. With seamless audio over USB integration, you can send 14 stereo tracks directly into your DAW. This ensures precision and flexibility during post-production, allowing you to multi-track your sessions, add effects, and meticulously mix and master your tracks to perfection. This feature makes Play+ an essential tool for musicians looking to create professional-quality music.

What's Included

• Polyend Play+
• Polyend Play+ Essential References book
• USB-A power adapter
• USB-C cable (2 m)
• Stereo mini jack 3.5mm to 2x Mono jack 6.3mm adapter
• Minijack 3.5mm to MIDI DIN adapter (Type B)
• 16GB MicroSD Card
• MicroSD to USB-A Adapter

Features

• 16-track sampler/synth-based groovebox
• Expands on the original Polyend Play design with stereo sample playback and much more
• Multitimbral polyphonic synthesis power for a versatile sound palette
• Four all-new synthesizer engines each with distinctive character and a range of professionally-crafted presets
  • ACD - a recreation of a legendary single-oscillator monophonic analog synthesiser
  • FAT - Powerful synth engine with vintage warmth and classic character
  • VAP - Virtual Analog Polysynth with dual-oscillator architecture and a complex modulation matrix
  • WTFM - a one-of-a-kind 2-operator FM synth engine with a 3x feedback system
• Advanced multi-track audio over USB with 14 stereo tracks
• 8x16 step grid - ideal for live performances and music production
• Sequence MIDI tracks, stereo samples and much more
• Intuitive controls with advanced sequencing options
• Onboard effects, a range of play modes and randomisation options
• Huge sample library of over 5,000 samples

Specifications

• Product Type: Sample and Synth-based Groovebox
• Design Form: Desktop
• Pads: 128x RGB Sequencer Silicone Pads, 32x RGB Function Silicone Pads (mute, solo, variation, select)
• Other Controllers: 15x touch-capacitive potentiometers, 1x push encoder
• Sounds: Over 3000 included samples structured by folders (music genres)
• Polyphony: 8-voice for samples, 8-voice for synthesizers or up to 8x5 MIDI polyphony
• Synthesizers: 3 synthesizer slots each of which can be assigned 1 of 4 built-in synthesizer models (more models will be added in upcoming releases). 3 Analog emulations and 1 FM Operator based model. Each synthesizer can be operated per step with 6 Multimacros (up to 5 parameters in 1 Multimacro)
• Sequencer: Up to 16-tracks (8 internal audio tracks and 8 individual polyphonic MIDI tracks / Synthesizers tracks), 64-steps, 128 patterns. Over 30,000 track variations available (128 Patterns holding 16 tracks, with each individual track holding up to 16 variations).
• Play Mode: 30+ Play Modes with various variants for playing loops
• Sample Playback: WAV, 16-bit/44.1kHz, Stereo & Mono samples
• Effects: Volume, Filters, Overdrive, Chance and Action Combo, Randomizer, Step Repeater, Chords and Bass and Smart Beat fills. Master FX: Reverb, Delay, Sound Enhancer, Limiter, Saturator. Live Perform mode: Tuning, Filter cutoff, Distortion, Rearrange, Repeat, Delay, Reverb, Loop
• Analog Outputs: YES (Stereo OUT/Headphones - mini-jack 3.5mm)
• MIDI I/O: MIDI IN – mini-jack 3.5mm. MIDI OUT – mini-jack 3.5mm
• MIDI: Each track with a separate set of MIDI values, CCs for each MIDI track independently. Notes and chords - live recording. Effects: Panning, Filter Cutoff/Resonance, Sample Attack/Decay, Reverb/Delay Send, Overdrive/Bit Depth configurable under CCs. Per-step selection of MIDI Channel (for MIDI DIN jack and USB connections) and MIDI Program. Randomization utility in the MIDI mode, for Octave, Velocity, and Filter CC change
• Other I/O: MIDI, Audio over USB (Type C)
• Bluetooth: No
• WiFi: No
• Storage: microSD card 16GB (included)
• Software: Polyend firmware 1.0 or next available on polyend.com
• Power Source: Power adapter 5V/1A (USB-A to USB-C) included. Power bank (not included)
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.3 x 28.2 x 20.7cm
• Weight: 1.2kg
• Product Code: POLYEND-PLAY+