Page 1 Polyend Play+ Manual An Official Reference for The Polyend Play+ The Play Notebook : Reference & Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview Architecture Projects & Tracks Parameter Summary Samples & Synths Sequencing Patterns Arrangements & Variations Perform Mode Effects MIDI System Index Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
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Page 5: Overview
Overview Polyend Play+ is a 16 track sample and freedom to mix, play and sequence tracks and synthesizer based groovebox with multitimbral work both with synths, audio samples and control polyphonic sounds, stereo functionality and external polyphonic MIDI devices balances the audio over USB.
Page 6 The function it serves will be labelled on the screen alongside each physical button on the device. ‘Text’ Any screen menu options and text is indicated with quote marks. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 7 Micro SD 3.5mm MIDI Micro SD Card Slot. Reset On / Off Input & Output Pins face down. Switch Switch 16GB Micro SD Card Supplied Micro SD Card to USB-A adapter supplied. 282 mm 207 mm Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 8 Access audio processors using shift. Shift Button Some knobs change functionality when in MIDI / Synth Hold shift plus another knob or button to access it’s mode. Audio Sampling mode is the default state. secondary function. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 9 Start up instantaneous current is approx 1.2A with normal state around 0.5A * It is recommended by Polyend to use a standard power bank without smart features. Intelligent / smart power banks or PC / Mac power may have features that interfere with the continuous supply required by Play+.
Page 10 The two left side dynamic buttons also can be used to select between the two upper and lower parameters. The left buttons can be used to perform the same ‘select’ action as pressing the (Screen) knob. Otherwise the buttons activate the function labelled on the screen. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 11 Press (Screen) to select and to navigate the global settings menu. • The (Screen) knob will change any selected parameter value in the same way as the parameter knob. It will also navigate within the global settings menus. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 12 Press (Screen) to add the highlighted character at the current cursor position. • Press [Fill] to backspace delete the character before the cursor • Move character cursor left / right within in the text name to edit by holding [Shift] + Turn (Screen) Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 13 -51.5dB to +12dB in 0.5dB iterations. The level bar below the numeric setting also indicates the level position within the range. LoFi Drone Pattern 5 Master Volume -15 dB Limiter (Nice And Low) -11 dB Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2 Live Rec Play Perform...
Page 14 LoFi Drone Pattern 5 Sample Chord 8 Folder LoFi Keys Undo Play Chain Redo The Undo / Redo options are available when holding [Shift]. These may be dimmed grey if no undo / redo is available Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 15 Turn (Knob) for the parameter to adjust and preview. Knob preview behaviour can be changed in the main menu settings. 2. To preview a note step. Press and Hold (Screen) knob + hold [Pad] for the step with a note to preview. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 16 Maybe rename with ‘Save As’. Housekeeping Yeah yeah…. The boring bit. But it will help as projects develop to keep things tidy. Maybe delete old projects or backup the SD Card. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 17 Tap [Pad] sequencer mode. Sequence Remove Step Tap [Pad] on existing step Removes a step from a pattern. Sequencer mode. Sequence Edit Step Hold [Pad] on existing step Adjust parameter while holding step. Sequencer mode. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 18 Select Pattern Press [Pad] editing in sequencer view can be selected here. Copies Pattern A and Pastes to Pattern Slot (s) B. Pattern Pattern Quick Copy/Paste Hold [Pad] A + [Pad] B mode must be on. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 19 Synth Selection Turn (Sample) also select one of the 3 available synthesizers. Tap Sample then turn to adjust the patch selection. This is Synths Patch Selection Turn (Sample) Secondary Param the secondary folder labelled option. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 20 NOTES Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 21: Architecture
The three basic elements to get started are Play+ itself (of course), a USB power source (Power-pack or mains adapter) and the populated and configured Micro SD Card which is integral to Play+ operation. It is also possible Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 22 OS: Operating System is the core software that software versions used for testing purposes. makes Play+ work. It handles how it operates and Polyend often release beta versions of Play+. periodic updates from Polyend bring new features into use. Delay: An effect function which creates echo’s and repeats of the audio signal.
Page 23 Step: In Play+ a step is the building blocks for creating melodies and beats. Each step contains a sample as the sound source and is managed in the displayed track rows. In MIDI Mode as step will output Note, CC and/or PC messages. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 24 Bass Boost Perform Punch in effects across the 8 x 16 Pads Space tune filter effect arrange repeat delay reverb loop Sound FX Out Left Out Right orange yellow green cyan violet purple pink Audio Out Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 25 Always backup the SD card content on a regular basis and before performing an OS Update. Some new folders may require user created content such as beat fill templates to be relocated when an update is introduced. Check each update documentation from Polyend when an update is released for specific information. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 26 [MIDI] CC Mapping Clock In Transport In Clock Out Transport Out Notes In Notes In Channel [Settings] View Layout Grid Brightness Knob Double Tap Knob Preview Variation Page Quantize Recording Overdub Recording Fill Config Firmware Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 27 Sets the source for the MIDI fill notes for beats and MIDI channels for Settings Fill Config beat and melody fills Displays version and initiates a firmware update from a selected Settings Firmware update file Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 28 NOTES Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 29: Projects & Tracks
MIDI / Synth tracks. Projects are covered here while MIDI and Synths are structural and organisational functions more so covered in detail later in this manual. than part of the creative environment but nevertheless serve an important purpose in Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 30 10. Press [Open] using the lower dynamic screen button when the selected project is highlighted. 11. The progress bar will be displayed as the project is opened. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 31 ‘Samples’, 3) Turn & Press (Screen) to choose and select ‘Load Sample Pack’, 4) Turn & Press (Screen) to choose and select the sample pack to load. Once loaded, samples are available and can be assigned with the (Sample) Knob. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 32 8. The project is saved and will be indicated in orange text in the browser. Play+ also automatically saves the currently active project every time a pattern is stopped by pressing the dynamic screen button, [Stop]. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 33 Dim Blue. Selected, empty step. Hold [Shift] + [Pad]. Orange. Playhead on currently active step for a track. [Play]. Red. Playhead on currently active step - Live Rec Mode. [Play]. Pink. Root Note Indicator - Piano Roll View Mode. Hold [View]. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 34 Tracks will play through the defined step length by default, forwards. Playback will then loop back to play from the start to end. Tracks play on loop. Function rows are lit green for sample audio tracks and purple when in MIDI / Synth mode. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 35 ~ tilde symbol is presented. Any parameter adjustments will change all values relatively from Play Mode the original value, e.g. +1, +2, while the tracks are selected. Forward Live Rec Play Perform Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 36 Track 2; 48 Step length active. Page 3 - Steps 33-48 Selected for pattern pads Page Steps 1-16 17-32 33-48 49-64 Track 1 Track 2 Track 1 - Steps 1-16 for pattern pads. Track 2 - Steps 33-48 for pattern pads. 1-16 17-32 33-48 49-64 Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 37 Hold (Shift) in sequence mode. 6. The playhead cursor will display only on active track step pages. Relative Track Length Examples Turn (Track Length) [Shift] + Turn (Track Length) +/- 1 +/- 4 Track Length Play Mode Selected Tracks Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 38 Variations. Quick copy is performed by keep holding the source [Pad] for about half a second + Press [Pad] for any destination pads. Pads will flash blue twice when copied to the clipboard and when pasted. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 39 Tracks are represented by rows. Multiple tracks can be selected. Tapping [Solo] toggles solo on or off. • Only soloed tracks are audible. The solo pad is lit bright green. Any other, un-soloed track is muted. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 40 1. This process is used when an audio tail continues at the end of a pattern. Press [Stop] to stop playback 2. Tap (Master Volume) to immediately cutoff any audio decay tail of the patterns samples. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 41 Master Volume -15 dB Master Volume Limiter Limiter (Nice And Low) With limiter selected, Turn (Limiter) to adjust -11 dB the threshold in 1dB iterations. The range is -92dB to 0dB. Live Rec Play Perform Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 42 This would be step 1 when initially pressing [Play]. This has several uses, but one example is that when a track is paused, the note step samples can be played manually by holding (Screen) + Tapping the note steps. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 43 Turn (Tempo) to assign a multiplier or divider value to the track. The (Screen) encoder will also change the speed when tempo is selected and in view on the screen. 4. Any track speed settings will use the global tempo as it’s reference. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 44 The default is 50% i.e. no swing applied. • 25% will push steps forward / early. • 75% will pull steps delay / late. • The playhead cursor will indicate the swing applied in its visual behaviour. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 45 Tracks play on loop. Live Rec Stop Perform Play progress bar will follow the duration of the longest track pattern. This will not show any progress if any track speed is set to pause. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 46 Plays across max 16 steps. Similar playback to Clublab but slight variation on Clubdub the latter steps in the pattern. Plays across max 16 steps. Repeats on step 5 and on step 1, alternating in 1 Repeater bar sections throughout the 16 steps. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 47 1, 2 & 5 only. Plays across max 16 steps. Playback shuffles back and forth across steps 1, Pixelizer 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 & 16 only and 13 on the last step. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 48 Track1, Delay or master for single master output files. A folder named after the project will be created for the exports. Root Export Exported files. Proj1_P_2_0001 Proj1_P_2_S0001 Folders named after project name + Pattern + Number. S for Stem exports. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 49 SD Card and if one doesn’t exist an ‘Export’ folder is created. Each export will create an unique export folder, named by the project name, pattern sequence number(s) and an export sequence number. Files are names as Track1, Track 2 etc. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 50 NOTES Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 51: Parameter Summary
MIDI or Synth specific functions. In MIDI reference of the audio parameter features and Mode control knobs transition to adjustment of gives an overview of each. continuous control and program change Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 52 Strength of randomization applied. Randomize Type Secondary Determines what is affected by the randomization Move Primary Moves steps across the grid in 1 step intervals Micromove Secondary Moves steps across the grid in micro intervals Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 53 The Limiter option is still accessible accessible when in MIDI / Synth when in MIDI / Synth mode. This mode. This parameter knob is parameter knob is identical in all modes. identical both in all modes. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 54 MIDI / Synth mode. This parameter knob is similar in all modes, parameter knob is similar in all modes. although tempo may represent externally controlled tempo if an external clock is the primary lead. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 55 The Play Mode option is still accessible when in MIDI / Synth accessible when in MIDI / Synth mode. This parameter knob is mode. This parameter knob is similar similar in all modes. in all modes. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 56 MIDI Mode The Note parameter refers to MIDI The Microtune knob changes to Note when in MIDI Mode. . Pitchbend when in MIDI Mode and controls the output MIDI messages over a -100 to +100 range. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 57 The Knob is reassigned when in MIDI MIDI Mode. Volume switches to Mode. Panning switches to MIDI Note MIDI Note Velocity over a 0-127 Length applied with respect to step range and default at 100. length. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 58 The Resonance parameter knob changes to control a synth patch changes to control a synth patch macro. The specific parameter will be macro. The specific parameter will be determined by the patch selected. determined by the patch selected. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 59 The Resonance parameter knob to select one of the three synths. changes to select a synth patch. Macro parameters are available for Synth macro parameters are some knobs when a synth is selected. determined by the patch. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 60 Synth Mode Synth Mode The Sample Start parameter knob Reserved for future use. switches to Chord in Synth Mode. This allows the selection of chords from a library of predefined chord presets. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 61 The Sample Decay parameter knob changes to control a synth patch changes to control a synth patch macro. The specific parameter will be macro. The specific parameter will be determined by the patch selected. determined by the patch selected. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 62 MIDI Mode. The CC assignments have a default set but these can be have a default set but these can be reassigned in the main menu. Filter reassigned in the main menu. Filter default is CC#17. default is CC#19. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 63 The Bit Depth parameter knob changes to control a synth patch changes to control a synth patch macro. The specific parameter will be macro. The specific parameter will be determined by the patch selected. determined by the patch selected. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 64 MIDI / Synth mode. This parameter knob is similar mode. This parameter knob is similar in all modes but there may be some in all modes but there may be some contextual difference. contextual difference. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 65 MIDI / Synth mode. This additional option available. This will parameter knob is similar in all modes allow chance to be applied to the but there may be some contextual macro assigned to ‘filter cutoff’ difference. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 66 MIDI / Synth additional option available. This will mode. This parameter knob is similar allow randomization to be applied to in all modes but there may be some the macro assigned to ‘filter cutoff’ contextual difference. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 67 MIDI / Synth parameter knob is similar in all mode. This parameter knob is similar modes but there may be some in all modes but there may be some contextual difference. contextual difference. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 68 NOTES Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 69: Samples & Synths
To maintain the focus on fast Presets are also available per synth. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 70 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Samples can be placed from the sample pool and onto any track step in a pattern. Some tools such as Fill will automate placement intelligently based on a sample pack format. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 71 Press (Screen) when highlighting an audio sample file to audition the sample sound. Sample Packs /Acoustic Piano Pack /Acoustic Plucked Pack /Chillhop Pack /Dark Techno Pack /Dirty Click Pack /Drum and Bass Pack Memory 99% Back Play Load Pack Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 72 This may be empty unless manually pre-populated. Turn (Screen) to navigate and Press [Back] if required. 7. A set of artist samples are also provided on the Polyend supplied SD Card. This can be accessed by backing up a level from the SD Card ‘Samples’...
Page 73 Percussion Sample Pool Plucks Chords Folders Plucks Oneshots Snare Hats Option to name and <Add New Folder> create a folder Sample Pool Memory 99% Memory Usage Back Play Rename Option to rename an existing folder Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 74 Plucks Oneshots Hats Hats Snare <Add New Folder> <Add New Folder> Hats Memory 99% Memory 4% Back Play Rename <Add New Folder> Back Play Rename Memory 4% Back Play Rename Memory reset once samples are removed Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 75 Note that the Undo / redo options is not available when in the sample pool file menu. Deleted samples would have to be reloaded from the SD card to restore them to the sample pool. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 76 [Screen] buttons. The samples sound will be played out. 2. When browsing, Hold (Screen) or one of the [Screen] Left buttons while turning (Screen) and scrolling samples. This is usually performed easier and quicker by Holding [Screen] Left Button + Turn (Screen). Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 77 Higher sample rates will Lower sample rates will 100% reduce available memory increase available memory Audio Engine Play+ will convert samples automatically to match the desired audio engine format. Uncompressed WAV, 16-bit Stereo PCM - Various Sample Rates Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 78 (1) if multiple folders exist with the beat fill character string, the algorithm will use the top folder, highest in the folder structure (2) if multiple layers of subfolders exist, then only the first subfolder level will be loaded to the sample pool by the loader tool. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 79 44.1kHz, 16 Bit WAV Files VHS4_C-power_PR.wav Melodic samples tuned to note ‘C’ VHS4_C7_PR.wav Formats WAV, 16, 24 or 32 Bit, Total 29 WAV Files Mono or Stereo at any sample rate. Other 21 Sample Packs Other Folders Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 80 6. Once a sample is selected, a number of sample related parameters can be edited. The sample is auditioned as edits are made as long as the sequencer is stopped and not playing. 7. The sample can be placed into a pattern by tapping a grid pad. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 81 0dB refers to original level. Adjusts the stereo left to right panorama over a Secondary range of 100L - Center - 100R. Sample edits will audition sound when adjusting parameters - sequencer must be stopped. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 82 WTFM empowers you to achieve unique textures with precision and authenticity. More new synth models will be added to the Play+ option list in future OS updates. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 83 The 8 voices are divided and allocated per synth, for example Synth 1 = 3, Synth 2 = 3, Synth 3 = 2. • Gain: Adjusts the audio gain for the synth. • Panning. Adjusts the stereo spread for the synth. WTFM Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 84 Off. Step is empty and does not trigger any event. Tap [Pad]. Violet. Step has an active Synth 1 note event. Tap [Pad]. Yellow. Step has an active Synth 2 note event. Tap [Pad]. Green. Step has an active Synth 3 note event. Tap [Pad]. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 85 The chance and randomize functions also can be applied in MIDI / Synth mode to the Macro assigned to the ‘Filter Cutoff’ option. Filter CC/Macro is available as a Randomize type option and Rnd Cutoff CC as a Chance action. (1) reserved for future Use. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 86 Synth 2 Patch Synth 3 Patch SD Card /Root Directory Sub Folders /Patches /ACD Patches for each synth model are saved /FAT to the SD card and are available to be loaded per synth. /VAP /WTFM Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 87 Patch as’ to save with a new name. Press (Screen) to save. • To edit the currently selected patch. Turn (Screen) to highlight ‘Edit Patch’. Press (Screen) to open the patch editor and access the settings for the patch parameters. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 88 [Screen] buttons and then turn (Screen) to adjust the parameter value. 10. The view keyboard can be used to preview the patch as it is being edited. To select the view mode press [View]. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 89 Amplifier Attack 0.00-10 Sec Amplifier envelope attack time Amplifier Decay 0.00-10 Sec Amplifier envelope decay time Amplifier Sustain 0.00-100% Amplifier envelope sustain level Amplifier Release 0.00-10 Sec Amplifier envelope release time Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 90 Default Macro for the filter cutoff knob Filter Macros Default Macro for the filter resonance knob resonance Filter env Macros Default Macro for the overdrive knob amount Macros Velocity Default Macro for the volume knob Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 91 Up; Ramp Down; Square; Random S&H Waveform retrigger: Free running will continuously run; One Shot will cycle once Retrigger Options when a note is triggered; Note will trigger from the start and continuously run each time a note is triggered. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 92 Default Macro for the filter cutoff knob Filter Macros Default Macro for the filter resonance knob Resonance Filter Env Macros Default Macro for the overdrive knob amount Macros Velocity Default Macro for the volume knob Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 93 Band Pass SVF 12dB, Notch SVF 24dB, Notch SVF 12dB, Filter Env Amt -100% to 100% Filter envelope amount Amount of modulation applied based on the Filter Note track -200% to 200% pitch of the note played. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 94 Waveform retrigger: Free running will continuously run; One Shot will cycle once LFO 2 Retrigger Options when a note is triggered; Note will trigger from the start and continuously run each time a note is triggered. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 95 Osc2 PWM; Osc Mix; Filter Cutoff; Amp Env Sustain; Filter Env Sustain; Wave Env Modulation Dest 5 Options SustainVolume; Osc1 Pitch; Osc2 Pitch; Filter Env Decay; Noise Volume; Osc1 Shape; Osc2 Shape Modulation Amt 5 -100% to 100% Modulation amount Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 96 Default Macro for the filter cutoff knob Filter Macros Default Macro for the filter resonance knob Resonance Filter Env Macros Default Macro for the overdrive knob Amount Macros Velocity Default Macro for the volume knob Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 97 Band Pass SVF 12dB, Notch SVF 24dB, Notch SVF 12dB, Filter Env Amt -100% to 100% Filter envelope amount Amount of modulation applied based on the Filter Note Track -200% to 200% pitch of the note played. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 98 Waveform retrigger: Free running will continuously run; One Shot will cycle once LFO 2 Retrigger Options when a note is triggered; Note will trigger from the start and continuously run each time a note is triggered. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 99 Osc2 Pitch; Op1 Shape; Op2 Shape; Op1 Feedback; Op2 Feedback; Op21 Feedback; Modulation Dest 5 Options FM; Filter Cutoff; Amp Env Sustain; Filter Env Sustain; Wave Env Sustain; Volume; Filter Env Decay. Modulation Amt 5 -100% to 100% Modulation amount Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 100 Default Macro for the filter cutoff knob Filter Macros Default Macro for the filter resonance knob Resonance Filter Env Macros Default Macro for the overdrive knob Amount Macros Velocity Default Macro for the volume knob Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 101 A macro is controlled by one knob function but can change up to 5 parameters. These are mapped in the patch editor. The starting point is the value as assigned in the patch which also contributes to determining the range of the value change. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 102 Play Perform A macro is controlled by one knob function but can change up to 5 parameters. These are mapped in the patch editor. The Macro knobs are available when in MIDI / Synth mode Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 103 For Chance the action should be set to Rnd Cutoff CC for the chance function to control the filter cutoff macro. For Randomize, the Randomize Type should be set to ‘Filter CC/Macro’ in order to control the filter cutoff macro. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 104 NOTES Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 105: Sequencing Patterns
Steps are populated pattern are covered in this section. with samples, synths or MIDI notes across the pattern to create arrangements of beats and Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 106 Patterns are formed using the 8 x 16 grid pads each column represents a step and rows represent tracks. Patterns will be stored on the SD Card under the project folder. Projects MyProj Demo Projects globalSettings Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 107 Mute: Silence the selected tracks. Press a [Mute] pad Track Track Solo: Plays only the selected tracks. Press [Solo] pad Track Track Variation: Track variation options. Press a [Variation] pad Track Track Select: Selects track to edit. Press a [Select] pad Track Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 108 Blue. Selected, note event step. Hold [Shift] + [Pad]. Dim Blue. Selected, empty step. Hold [Shift] + [Pad]. Orange. Playhead on currently active step for a track. [Play]. Red. Playhead on currently active step - Live Rec Mode. [Play]. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 109 Empty patterns are dimmed green, available patterns are blue and the currently active pattern will be lit orange. 3. The selected pattern can now be played or edited in sequencing mode, selected by pressing [Patterns] from pattern mode. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 110 Tap on each desired grid steps to place the work step and create note steps. Empty steps are unlit and note steps are lit white for samples or colored respective to each synth. The sample or synth and settings are identical on each step placed. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 111 [64]. A maximum of 64 steps is available. • Tapping an existing active note step will delete it from the grid. 5. Press [Play] to play the current pattern. Notes can be placed while the pattern is playing. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 112 Remove Quickly tap a [Pad] on an active step to remove it from the pattern. When creating a work step, any parameter adjustments made when the sequencer playback is stopped will be auditioned real-time Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 113 (2) Parameter does not automatically change as a global setting across all steps. With all 8 tracks selected by pressing [Select], then all active step parameters can be edited relative to their original value. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 114 +/- as a offset from each individual step setting for the parameter. 8. To reset a selected parameter to its default, Double Tap [Screen] upper or lower left screen button for the parameter to reset. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 115 The Move and Micromove parameter can relocate selected steps. Selections can be deleted by pressing [Shift] + [Fill] for the delete command. The undo command, [Shift] + [Undo] can restore deleted steps. The selection of steps is retained but the content deleted. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 116 6. To remove all selections, Tap [Shift]. Any selection, not actual note step, is removed. Use [Shift] + [Fill] to Delete a note step if required. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 117 Variations. Quick copy is performed by keep holding the source [Pad] for about half a second + Press [Pad] for any destination pads. Pads will flash blue twice when copied to the clipboard and when pasted. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 118 Knob Change Filter Cutoff Record into Note Steps Resonance Record Parameter Changes Turn (Parameter) knob to record in any parameter variations into the sequence time with the pattern steps. The (Screen) knob can also be used. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 119 Tap a knob to view its parameter setting. This will show a moving value during playback if automation has been recorded in. • Quickly double tap the selected parameter, left side screen button to reset its value to its default setting. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 120 Overdub Recording Settings Overwrites existing notes by any recorded new notes. Existing notes are replaced by any new note recorded onto the step and empty steps recorded with the note. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 121 Use the view pads to play and record notes in live mode. Green pads change the octave range for the keyboard. C3-B4 C5-B6 C1-B2 C7-B8 1 Octave (12 Semitones) 1 Semitone Steps (Half steps) Cents per Semitone Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 122 The octave range row pads are colored green in audio mode and purple in MIDI / Synth mode. The option to change from piano notes view to grid notes view is possible from within the main menu settings options. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 123 3. Turn (Screen) to scroll and highlight the options. Highlight ‘View Layout. Press (Screen) to select this option. 4. Turn (Screen) to scroll and highlight the options. Highlight either ‘Piano Notes’ or ‘Grid Notes’. Press (Screen) to select the highlighted option. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 124 Turn (Screen) to scroll up and down. Chromatic mode offers all notes as being available, however only 8 voices / 8 Notes can be used at the same time. C Major C Minor C Dorian Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 125 4. Notes and chords can be programmed into the grid. Selected notes will illuminate white on the selected pads. • Tap [Shift] quickly to deselect / select the active steps • MIDI note length is reflected in the piano roll grid. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 126 Neapolitan Major Pentatonic Minor Neapolitan Minor Pentatonic Major Hungarian Minor Enigmatic Scale Filter. A#3 > B 3 When filtered to a scale, the display will show when quantizing a note to one within the selected scale. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 127 The view mode keyboard will still display as chromatic style but only scale notes are available, unavailable note keys quantized up. • Scale filter affects view mode as well as other sequence functions. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 128 The SD Card folders must follow the structure as defined for the specific OS release e.g. for version 1.4 the Melody Fill was added. • Sample packs can only operate with one sub folder level. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 129 Experiment and Iterate Try experimenting with multiple triggers of the fill command. Try different algorithms and even mix algorithms across different tracks. Iterate adjustments and fills to create and revise patterns to find an acceptable position. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 130 8. Each track can then be edited individually. For example, the sample can be changed per track while retaining the fill generated pattern steps. Also why not try using the other Randomize or Chance parameters to add variation to the fill generated tracks. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 131 Note that a variation of beat fill exists to allow tracks to be managed individually. Select Kick, Snare or HiHat as the Type and select only one track to populate steps based on the genre and samples based on the type. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 132 Selected tracks will cover each note in a generated chord. 4. Press [Fill] button. Initial selection of fill will select the mode. When subsequently pressing the [Fill] button within the fill mode, a fill will be initiated to populate steps on selected tracks. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 133 Jack Channel 1 HiHat Note From Template MIDI Channel Output for Synth Channel Jack Channel 1 Synth Fill tracks Back Play Perform Defaults are ‘From Template’ for beat fill notes and ‘Jack Channel 1’ for MIDI Out. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 134 7. Press [Fill] button again. The selected steps will be populated with the pattern based on genre preset and samples from the sample pool. 8. The programmed note samples can be changed individually to another sample by manually selecting it. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 135 7. Press [Fill] button again. The selected steps will be populated with the pattern based on genre preset and samples from the sample pool. 8. The programmed note samples can be changed individually to another sample by manually selecting it. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 136 7. Each track can then be edited individually. For example, the sample can be changed per track while retaining the fill generated pattern steps. Also why not try using the other Randomize or Chance parameters to add variation to the fill generated tracks. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 137 Populates steps based on one of 48 predefined Chords genre based patterns. Operates on 5 Tracks to Genre (various) and Bass create polyphonic chords and a bass line. Uses the ‘Bass’ and ‘Synth’ folder samples. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 138 Spiral 3 Happy Hour 1 New Quest 1 Sad Robot 1 Uprising 1 Happy Hour 2 New Quest 2 Sad Robot 2 Uprising 2 Happy Hour 3 New Quest 3 Sad Robot 3 Uprising 3 Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 139 Based on creating a beat or Track 2 Snare Synth Note melody template Based on creating a beat or Track 3 HiHat Synth Note melody template Track 4 Synth Note Melody template Track 5 Bass Melody template Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 140 Relocate the Templates 2.Pattern Move and name the created patterns to the ‘BeatFill’ folder or to the ‘MelodyFill’ folder. BeatFills This should be done offline using a Mac or PC with the SD Card. MelodyFills Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 141 ‘File’ in the menu. Press (Screen) to select. 9. Turn (Screen) to highlight ‘Save Project As’. Press (Screen) to select then press [Save] screen button. Enter a relevant name i.e. ‘Fill Empty Template’ and press [Save]. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 142 Copy Audio Track 3 Hi Hats to MIDI Track 3. Set to MIDI Channel 3. • To Set MIDI Channel. To Set MIDI Channel, firstly select MIDI Mode, select the track then use the (Sample) knob to adjust the Channel. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 143 A fill command fill will trim a track length from its current state up to 64 steps to the destination track length, if the source template is shorter, it will be duplicated to fit longer track. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 144 7. The patterns are saved in the SD Card, Projects / MyProj / Patterns folder. Use an external PC or Mac to copy the created pattern to the ‘BeatFill’ folder for use with fill. Do not change the project structure. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 145 BeatFills and MelodyFills folder. Ensure the name has the appropriate character count for Play. Also Play will list fills in alphabetical order. Retain the original ‘.pattern’ extension part of the name. Chillax.Pattern MelodyFills Ambs.Pattern Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 146 NOTES Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 147: Arrangements & Variations
Adjusting some parameter settings automating parameters across steps patterns contributes to the variation and interest built into the creative process. In addition some parameters can help create evolving and Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 148 Pattern Mode - 8x16 Grid Pad Colors Orange. Currently active / loaded pattern. Dim Green. Empty Pattern. Blue. Available Patterns. Flash Orange / Blue. Pattern pending to play next when manually triggered. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 149 Variations. Quick copy is performed by keep holding the source [Pad] for about half a second + Press [Pad] for any destination pads. Pads will flash blue twice when copied to the clipboard and when pasted. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 150 [Pad]. This will switch between patterns on the fly. Patterns cued to play next will flash its pad orange and light blue. Cue a pattern to play after the completion of the current pattern: Press [Pad] for next pattern. Immediately switch playback to another pattern: Press [Shift] + [Pad] for next pattern. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 151 4. To immediately switch to another pattern / chain during playback, Press [Shift] + [Pad]. The next pattern will instantly start to play. 5. Press [Play] to stop and reset playback. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 152 Variations operate at track level. They can be selected manually but it is not possible to automatically select or chain track variations together. Variation Mode - 8x16 Grid Pad Colors Orange. Currently active / loaded track variation. Yellow. Empty Variation Slot. Bright Yellow. Available Variations. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 153 Variations. Quick copy is performed by keep holding the source [Pad] for about half a second + Press [Pad] for any destination pads. Pads will flash blue twice when copied to the clipboard and when pasted. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 154 6. Press [Back] screen button several times to exit the menus. Settings View Layout Piano Notes Grid Brightness High Knob Double Tap Knob Preview Stopped Variation Page Separate Tracks Quantize Recording Overdub Recording Back Play Perform Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 155 8x16 grid will be launched / selected to play. 6. Variations can be selected on the function buttons when in perform or pattern mode. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 156 • Undo / Redo commands can be used to backtrack when tweaking and improvising performances. Hold [Shift] to see if a Undo/Redo command is available. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 157 ‘Filter Cutoff’ Randomises the micromove parameter of the Action Humanize step to add an organic shuffle. The availability of options will depend on whether operating in Audio or MIDI/Synth mode and the type of step selected. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 158 The step note / event will be played and applied with a random sample only if the prior step is triggered. If the previous step is not triggered then this step will play as normal i.e. chance action not applied. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 159 The Skip N / Play M operates very similar to the Play N / Skip M. It starts with skipping rather than playing steps in the loop cycles therefore is in reverse of Play N / Skip M but follows the same principles of operation. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 160 To reset the randomisation and write a new set of random values, use [Shift] + [Save]. The new, temporary randomization values can also be saved if required. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 161 Will allow randomization to be Type applied to the macro assigned to ‘Filter Cutoff’ The availability of options will depend on whether operating in Audio or MIDI/Synth mode and the type of step selected. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 162 8. To reset the printed randomization on a track, Hold [Shift] + [Reset] in the randomize display. The current randomization is reset and ready for a new randomization to be applied. This can then be saved if required. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 163 Randomize setting, in this case 40%. Try different % values for each step in the track. Randomize ‘30%’ - Type ‘Sample Length’ Create glitchy steps, ideal for chopping samples randomly. Sample Start and End will adjusted within the 30% range. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 164 NOTES Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 165: Perform Mode
Perform Mode. This means Play+ operates like an instrument during playback. Each pad will trigger a punch-in effect and coupled with the ability to adjust the function and parameter knobs, Play+ becomes a playable instrument Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 166 LoFi Drone Pattern 5 Filter Cutoff Low-Pass 10 Where multiple settings exist on a track / selected steps a tilde ~ symbol will be displayed together with +/- for the generic offset. Live Rec Play Perform Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 167 6. Press and Hold [Pad] to temporarily select a punch-in effect. The effect will be released when the Pad is released. Tap [Pad] to Latch Hold [Pad] to Temporarily Trigger Mute Solo Variation Select Function Buttons Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 168 Algorithm based preset which triggers step Repeat Cyan repeats. Delay Violet Applies a delay preset punch-in effect. Reverb Purple Applies a reverb preset punch-in effect. Looped audio buffer-type punch-in effect. Loop Pink Master effect - does not require track selection. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 169 Radiat Tuning Cutoff Distortion Rearrange Repeat Delay Reverb Loop Perform Mode: Press [Perform] Latch / Unlatch an effect: Tap [Pad] Temporary Trigger an effect: Hold [Pad], Release [Pad] Ensure tracks are selected to apply effects. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 170 NOTES Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 171: Effects
DJ style low pass design process and to focus a little less on the high pass filter depending visual numbers configured. parameters set. Some sound options may Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 172 Master FX Presets 0dB to -92dB Space Sound Sound FX Master FX Presets Out Left Out Right Audio Out Effect Preset available in the [Shift] + [Master FX], Master FX Menu Parameter available directly on knob Effect Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 173 Waves Soft Clip * Sidechain Track 1 Saturate Sidechain Track 2 Sidechain Track 3 Overdrive Sidechain Track 4 Overdrive+ Sidechain Track 5 Sidechain Track 6 Sidechain Track 7 Sidechain Track 8 Custom * Default Presets Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 174 Currently loaded Master FX preset Custom Parameters is displayed alongside each effect. Back Play Perform Reverb Big Room Small Room Uncharted A collection of effect presets are Drone Analog Repeats available for each effect. Late Bounce Back Play Perform Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 175 -11.75 dB to +12 dB Sound Bass Boost 0-100 Sound Space Limiter Attack 0.05ms - 10.00ms (0.05 iterations) Limiter Release 5ms - 5000ms (5ms iterations) Limiter Sidechain On/Off Limiter Sidechain Channel Track 1 - Track 8 Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 176 This is the last option in each effect list and reflects the parameters assigned in the ‘Custom Parameters’ Settings. 5. Press (Screen) to select the custom preset. 6. Press [Back] to backup and then exit the menu. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 177 Delay Send Reverb Send Delay Send 0% 100% Dubster Delay Preset in the main effect applies style Mixed to Master Audio LoFi Drone Pattern 5 Reverb (Big Room) Delay (Dubster) Live Rec Play Perform Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 178 The preset which will automatically configure the style and character of the main reverb. This applies to the main FX and therefore will take input from all send signals. A series of reverb patches can also be triggered in Perform Mode. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 179 The preset which will automatically configure the style and character of the main delay. This applies to the main FX and therefore will take input from all send signals. A series of delay patches can also be triggered in Perform Mode. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 180 When used as a subtle effect the audio signal will have a warmer, analog feel. The preset can be assigned to give the style and character but there are no other adjustable parameters. Saturation Hard Clip Soft Clip Saturate Overdrive Overdrive+ Back Play Perform Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 181 Master Volume The limiter is accessed as the secondary -15 dB option on the Master Volume control. Double tap the knob to select. Limiter (Nice And Low) -11 dB Master Volume Limiter Live Rec Play Perform Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 182 Heavy Nice And Low Broken Bones Squish That Cat Distortion Waves Sidechain Sidechain Sidechain Sidechain Sidechain Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Sidechain Sidechain Sidechain Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 183 Track 1 Example sidechain source. Will drive the Gain limiter to attenuate. Reduction Threshold Audio over Time LoFi Drone Pattern 5 Master Volume -15 dB Limiter (Sidechain Track 1) -58 dB Live Rec Play Perform Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 184 NOTES Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 185: Midi
8 audio sample tracks or working even further. Play+ has built in configuration for with 8 MIDI / Synth tracks. Play+ therefore can direct integration to Polyend Tracker but also control external gear from its sequencer and connection with many other MIDI synths, external gear can also be set up to control instruments, sequencers and effects is possible.
Page 186 For example controls the clock and transport and is the central lead. A device which will be controlled by, and follows the primary lead device and which will be subservient by responding to the main control messages will be called a ‘secondary follower’. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 187 MIDI Out / In Connect to MIDI DIN gear using the Play+ is powered via the USB-C, Type B, TRS to 5 Pin adapter also communicates MIDI. Out MIDI Out MIDI In Micro SD Power Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 188 MIDI Timing but communicates at 24 PPQN. • Track mutes do not mute Continuous Control Change, Pitch-bend or Program Change messages. Use alternate track variations with no CC, PB or PC to silence these messages. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 189 4. Press (Screen) knob to select the MIDI options. 5. The Settings can be changed by Pressing (Screen) on any option to select its options. The CC Mapping option opens the sub menu for setting the control change messaging. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 190 CC change messages to be sent in sync to the pattern steps. 5. Press [Play] on Play+ and the sequence will play the external device based on the notes and parameters set. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 191 Devices should be configured to receive clock and transport and the MIDI Channel which Play+ communicates out, for example, Channel 1. CC 74 In Digitakt represents the Filter Cutoff frequency in this example notes are played per step and the knob controls filter. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 192 The ‘Ext’ function, in Live should be on to use external sync settings and for tempo to be Ensure receiving track is armed for synchronised from Play+. recording to preview the audio also to recording incoming MIDI notes. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 193 HOLD SHIFT Chord RESET Transpose Kbd Play PITCH Keyboard or Pad controller for MIDI note information on the channel Optional controller used for control to match that of Play+ i.e. Channel 1. change (CC) messages Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 194 Bit Depth Randomize Type Note Length CC Delay Send CC Overdrive Back Play Track Length Filter Cutoff Sample Attack Repeat Type Move Play Mode Resonance Sample Decay Repeat Grid Micromove (1) reserved for future Use. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 195 Strength of randomization applied. Randomize Type Randomize Type What is affected by the randomize. Move Move Moves steps across the grid in 1 step intervals. Micromove Micromove Moves steps in micro intervals across the grid. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 196 When changing work step channel, the parameters are reset. The Fill function can be used to populate work step settings across the selected tracks. Randomize operates on Filter CC, Octave and Velocity when in MIDI Mode. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 197 To record MIDI in, the destination tracks and ‘Live Rec’ will need to be selected. Play+ can be triggered by the external transport from the device is set up. The selected scale filter and scale will apply. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 198 4. The available options for Kick, Snare, HiHat, Synth and Bass allows the setting of the independent MIDI channel for the Fill instrument output. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 199 Output. When controlling to/from Play+. The ‘Ext’ function, in Live should be on to use external sync settings and for tempo to be synchronised from Play+. The configuration could equally use external hardware instruments as opposed to the DAW example shown. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 200 Power 4th Power 5th Major Minor Diminished Augmented Sustained2 Sustained4 Major 6th Minor 6th Major 7th Minor 7th Minor Major 7th Dominant 7th Major 9th Minor 9th Major 11th Major 13th Minor 11th Minor 13th Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 201 Other parameters such as note length and velocity can also be set if required per step or as a work step. 5. Repeat the instructions in step 3 to build melodic progressions across the tracks. Test1 Pattern 2 Chord Major 7th [-] Live Rec Play Perform Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 202 CC Number assignment is made in the Main Menu ‘MIDI’ configuration menu under the ‘CC Mapping’ options. Default is shown in the example illustration. A ‘No Note’ function is selectable within the ‘Note’ Parameter options. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 203 7. To remove a CC setting on a step, Hold the step to edit [Pad] + Quickly Double Tap the Left side [Screen Button] for the parameter in focus. This will reset the selected parameter to it’s default value. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 204 ..Mapping > Jack Channel 10 CC Mapping can be CC Cutoff made independently CC Resonance for each port and each CC Sample Attack CC Sample Decay channel CC Reverb Send CC Delay Send CC Overdrive Back Play Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 205 The main menu MIDI options allow CC Mapping per Port and Per Channel. This is how Play+ aligns it’s CC parameters to an external device’s default CC target parameters. Note that when connecting Polyend Tracker, a predefined preset to control it’s parameters is also available, selectable in the Play+ MIDI CC Settings.
Page 206 MIDI Messages. If MIDI Learn is available this will allow incoming MIDI to be detected and mapped to the external device parameters. If no MIDI learn is available the CC values will have to be mapped in Play+ manually to match the device parameters. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 207 Manual transmission of MIDI PC Knob, as with CC is suspended when the sequencer is running. The external device may be completely different configuration of patches than the simple 0-127 messages transmitted from Play+. Trial and error may be needed to establish the destination structure alignment. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 208 0-127 messages transmitted from Play+. Trial and error may be needed to establish the destination structure alignment. • The changes applied at the destination are often with respect to the currently selected patch or bank rather than an absolute selection. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 209 Repeat Type Move Play Mode Resonance Sample Decay Repeat Grid Micromove +100 Traditional Pitch bend uses a dedicated wheel to manually adjust the pitch while playing. Play+ can adjust values within the programmed sequence. -100 Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 210 Play Trackers CC’s are automatically mapped when triggering the ‘Set Value for Polyend Tracker’ option in the MIDI CC configurations. The CC#’s are mapped to the Filter Cutoff / Resonance, Sample Attack / Sample Decay, Reverb Send / Delay Send, Overdrive / Bit Depth. The display will indicate the CC#.
Page 211 Press (Screen) to open the Port /Channel mapping page. 6. The 8 CC Parameter configurations and an option for Polyend Tracker is also listed. Turn (Screen) to highlight ‘Set value for Polyend Tracker’ 7. Press (Screen) to select and automatically configure the CC#’s to match the Play+ knobs with the Tracker functions.
Page 212 NOTES Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 213: System
Workstation. There are also some useful tips downloadable content and firmware updates. and advise that may help if you are in a sticky Registration is performed at Polyend.com. This situation, details of main menu options, SD section not only covers system wide features Card details and system specifications.
Page 214 17 & 18 Track 8 Stereo Audio Output 19 & 20 Synth Tracks Stereo Output 21 & 22 Reserved 23 & 24 Reserved 25 & 26 Delay Stereo Audio Output 27 & 28 Reverb Stereo Audio Output Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 215 Important Notes for USB Audio & MIDI Requirements and Troubleshooting • Audio over USB on the Polyend Play+ is only supported on the latest operating systems for Mac and Windows PC. Phones and older operating systems are not supported and may not be compatible. Make sure your computer OS and relevant drivers are up to date.
Page 216 10. This aggregated device should be the chosen option to interface the Play+ to the Mac Audio. This will handle all the available inputs from Play+ as well as the audio outputs on the Mac for example output audio to the internal speakers. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 217 ASIO4ALL must be the driver selected. 7. This aggregated device should be the chosen option to interface the Play+ to the Mac Audio. This will handle all the available inputs from Play+ as well as the aggregated audio I/O functions. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 218 Monitor Auto Audio To Master Sends 1.53 PC/Mac Ableton Live preferences / settings for the ‘Audio Input Device’ and ‘Audio Output Device’ set to the created aggregate device or to the Play+ device for inputs. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 219 System 11.2 Device Registration. NOTES In order for Polyend to provide device support and to give access to future firmware updates, your Play+ must be registered on the Polyend website. ▌ REGISTRATION / SUPPORT CHECKLIST • Create an account at Polyend.com.
Page 220 11.3 Generic Firmware Update NOTES Firmware updates may be provided by Polyend from time to time, to fix bugs or add new features. The process of updating can be performed in several ways. When performing updates it is strongly advised to follow the Polyend instructions supplied with each update.
Page 221 11.4 Emergency Firmware Update. NOTES Firmware updates are available from the Polyend portal for your registered device. A reset button is provided, recessed behind the rear panel for emergency situations. A reset can be performed if there are issues with the update method or to clear Play+ issues but should not be used as a regular process for updates.
Page 222 No will not use double tap option on the parameter knobs. The left [Screen] buttons can still switch between parameters on each knob. 5. Press [Back] to backup and exit the menu option. Selecting a parameter knob will also leave the menu. Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 223 5. Press [Back] to backup and exit the menu option. Selecting a parameter knob will also leave the menu. Settings View Layout Piano Notes Grid Brightness High Knob Double Tap Knob Preview Stopped Variation Page Separate Tracks Quantize Recording Overdub Recording Back Play Perform Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 224 Mac / PC’s which helps transfer files. • Polyend typically provide pre-release firmware as open beta. While this is great to get early insights into new features, by definition beta releases will have inherent problems. Only use beta versions to help test for bugs and features and do not use in a live gig or critical production environment.
Page 225 5. Paste, the copied folders into the ‘Play+ Backup’ sub-folder for the specific backup. 6. Return the SD card to Play+ for normal operation. SD Card Documents /Root Directory /Play+ Backup Sub Folders /Original SD Aug22 Copy / Paste /Backup1 SD Mar 23 Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 226 1x Stereo 3.5 mm jack to 2x 6.3 mm jack adapter. • 1x MIDI Type B, 3.5 mm jack to DIN adapter. • 16GB Micro SD Card. • Micro SD to USB-A dongle adapter. • Warranty & Safety and Polyend Play+ Essential information brochures Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 227 System Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 228 NOTES Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 229: Index
Index Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 230 Chord 60, 176, 180 Knob Behaviour 201–202 Chord Fills 114 Chromatic 104 Licence 198 Copy 14, 38, 99, 129 Limiter 22, 41, 53, 153, 161 Custom Parameters 155 Live Recording 100–101, 146 Custom Preset 156 Main Menu 26 Delay 62, 153, 159 Master FX 152–154 Display 10 Master Volume 13, 40, 53 Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 231 Sample 59, 71–72, 74, 77, 80, 92–93 PC 59, 187 Sample Attack 61 Perform 22, 145–146, 148 Sample Decay 61 Perform Mode Quick Reference 149 Sample End 60 piano roll 106 Sample Packs 70–71, 78–79, 110 Pitchbend 56, 189 Sample Pool 24, 70, 73 Play 13, 45, 130 Sample Start 60 Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 232 Work Step 81, 94 Solo 33, 39, 89 Workflow 16 Song Mode 127 Sound FX 153 Specifications 205 Step Page 38 Step Selection 96–97 Steps 34, 87, 92, 96, 142 Stop 13 Swing 44, 54 Tempo 42, 54 Track 23, 34–35, 132 Track Length 34, 36, 55 Track Speed 43 Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
Page 233 Index Polyend Play+ Manual Rev 2...
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Page 235 Copyright © 2024 by Polyend All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.
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