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  • Page 1 Polyend Tracker+ Manual An Official Reference for The Polyend Tracker+ The Tracker+ Notebook : Reference & Guide...
  • Page 2 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.2 Opening & Saving a Project - File Menu ........ 37 3.3 Deleting a Project - File Menu ..........39 3.4 Project Tempo ................. 40 3.5 Metronome ................42 3.6 Project Pool & Instrument List ..........44 3.7 Summary of Configuration Options ........48 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 4 6.2 Sample Based Instrument Parameters ....... 109 6.3 General Instrument Parameters - Page 1 ......110 6.4 Instrument Effect Parameters - Page 1 ........113 6.5 Instrument Automation Parameters - Page 2 .......115 6.6 Sample Playback Overview ..........121 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 5 7.7 Micro-Tune ................174 7.8 Glide ..................175 7.9 Tempo .................. 176 7.10 Swing ................. 177 7.11 Micro Move ................ 178 7.12 Gate Length ............... 179 7.13 Chance ................180 7.14 Roll ..................181 7.15 Arpeggiator ................ 182 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 6 7.32 Delay ................. 200 7.33 Reverb ................201 7.34 Bit Depth ................202 7.35 Tune .................. 203 7.36 Slide Up ................204 7.37 Slide Down ................ 205 7.38 MIDI Messages or Synth Macros ........206 7.39 MIDI Chords ..............207 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 7 9.6 Playing Songs and Patterns ..........260 9.7 Link between Song and Performance Mode ....... 263 10. Master Effects 10.1 Effects Overview ..............266 10.2 Master Pages ..............267 10.3 Master Delay ..............268 10.4 Master Reverb ..............270 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 8 12.3 Selecting Tracks ..............302 12.4 Perform Effect Values ............303 12.5 Configuring Effects ............304 12.6 Perform Effects List ............306 12.7 Remixing ................307 12.8 Controlling Performances with MIDI ........309 12.9 Advanced Pattern Playback ..........310 VIII Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 9 13.6 Screen Capturing .............. 319 13.7 Games ................320 13.8 SD Card Compatibility & Backing Up ........ 321 13.9 USB Storage ..............323 13.10 Hexadecimal Option ............325 13.11 Official Specifications ............326 13.12 Supplied Accessories ............327 14. Index Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 10 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview The Polyend Tracker+ is a modern hardware inputs and outputs contained within multiple implementation of a classic software music workflow environments. The feature set is wide application and is the next generation of with some interestingly creative and unexpected...

  • Page 12: How To Use This Notebook

    Currently unavailable options will show on the tracker screen as dimmed text. An example is [Create Project]. Some options will be underlines green or red. Red underlined options need to be in edit mode to access. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 13: Hardware Overview

    16GB Micro SD Card Supplied Output also supports Micro SD Card to USB-A Supply is 5V, 1A so can use headphones. adapter supplied. the supplied mains to USB or a battery power bank. 282 mm 207 mm Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 14 Note that while the screen brightness is adjustable, the command buttons are not backlit which may be an issue in dark Four navigation buttons [Up], [Down], [Left], [Right]. Used environments and during live gigs and performances. to manoeuvre through menus and options. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 15: Start Up

    Alternatively use a battery power bank. 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 Tracker.

  • Page 16: First Steps With Factory Projects

    1. Hold [Master] + Turn (Jog). Alternatively the [Up] and [Down] buttons can be used instead of the Jog wheel. Press [Master] + [Delete/Backspace] to incrementally increase. 2. The Volume, as displayed on the left bar, can be adjusted between - 51.5dB to +12dB. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 17 • Press [Shift] + [Insert / Home] when play is stopped to reset the playhead to the start of the song without commencing play. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 18: Introduction To Tracks

    8 Tracks with only FX2 parameter: Press [Pattern] + [FX2]. • 8 Tracks with 2 selected parameters: Press [Pattern] + [P1] + [P2], where ‘P1’ and ‘P2’ are 2 from; [Note], [Instrument], [FX1], FX2]. • Revert to 4 track mode, Press [Pattern] Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 19: Qwerty Keyboard

    Will navigate left / right in the text of the name when the name is highlighted . • [Insert/Home] will insert the currently highlighted character into the name at the cursor position. • [Delete/Backspace] to delete characters and backspace in the name from the text cursor position. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 20: Page Layout

    Some dynamic screen buttons are underlined red or green in the bottom menu. Red underlined buttons are only accessible when in edit mode. Edit must must be selected for these options. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 21: Example Workflow

    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 Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 22: Quick Reference Commands

    [Shift] + Screen Button respectively when in pattern mode page. Will lock the selection of the Note, Instrument, FX1 or FX2 Lock Parameter Pattern Tap Dedicated Param Btn Selection parameter when editing or navigating. Also [Shift] + Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 23 Sample In the sample loader browser hold [Left] to jump to start of the Navigate Hold [Left] Loader left side SD card browser. Sample Batch Select [Shift] + Arrows Batch select sample in the sample loader Loader Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 24 NOTES Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 25: Architecture

    The three basic elements needed is Tracker itself (of course), a USB power source (Power-pack or mains adapter) and the correctly configured Micro SD Card which is integral to Trackers operation. While more in depth details for specific topics are covered in Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 26: Glossary Of Terms

    Mod File. Legacy tracker files such as .mod and .it software versions used for testing purposes. were used in classic trackers. Beta feature in the Polyend often release beta versions of Tracker. current Polyend Tracker+ OS versions. Effects: Refers to the master effects used across Mute: Muting offers variations that can be created the overall output audio.
  • Page 27 This brings new features and fixes bugs associated with previous versions. USB Host: A device that initiates, manages and controls communications across the USB network. For example a PC/Mac would act as a host for say USB MIDI interfacing. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 28: Tracker+ Audio Structure

    Sampler Song Mic In Pattern Master Saturation Line in Pattern Limiter Pattern Delay Reverb Space MIDI In Pattern Bass Boost MIDI Out Pattern Out Right Pattern Out Left Extended Audio In/Out using the USB 14 Audio Channels Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 29: Sd Card Structure

    Files and folders can be accessed with a PC or Mac. A USB adapter is supplied with Tracker+. Micro SD Can be connected to a PC / Mac with the USB adapter. Root Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 30 Sample Packs located in sub-folders /FactoryPacks Tracker+ comes with 9 factory packs installed onto the SD Card. /ARC Noise, /Jamie Lidell, /Legowelt, /Loops n trouble, /Oneven FM, /Plughugger, /Simulacrum Sounds, /Stazma & Concrete Collage, /Wavetables_2048. /TrackerLog Lo1.ptl Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 31: Internal Help & Tips

    The official manual and Q&A is available on the Polyend website. A limited version of quick start is also available as the onboard manual. ▌VIEWING THE ONBOARD QUICK START 1.

  • Page 32: Page Map

    Metronome, Firmware, Manual, Credits [Sample Loader] [Sample Playback] [Sample Editor] [Select Effect] [Sample Recorder] [Pattern] [More] The Pattern page is the place where most time will be spent in the Tracker+ workflow Audio [Instrument Parameters] [Instrument Parameters] [Effects] Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 33 Architecture NOTES [Song] [Perform] [Master] [Master] [Master] [Reverb] [Delay] [Limiter] [EQ] Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 34 NOTES Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 35: Projects

    48 available instruments are managed at project level, and hence accessible to all patterns. Projects structural organisational functions more so than part of the creative environment but nevertheless serve an important purpose in the Tracker+ workflow. Project memory for sampling is Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 36: Project Overview

    Steps - 128 Steps per pattern These are the discrete building blocks each with a note, instrument and effects Song - 255 Slots (Slots = Rows for the 16 Tracks) A song is an arrangement of patterns to create a complete production Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 37: Opening & Saving A Project - File Menu

    ▌ MANUALLY SAVING THE CURRENT / EXISTING PROJECT 1. Press [File] to open the file browser menu. 2. Press [Save] - 5 screen button from left. 3. The project will be saved and overwrite the previous version. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 38 . • [Insert / Home] will insert the currently highlighted character into the name at the cursor position. • [Backspace] to delete characters and backspace in the name from the text cursor position. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 39: Deleting A Project - File Menu

    7. Project will be deleted from the SD Card and no longer visible in the project list on Tracker+ *. * Projects also manually deleted externally from the SD Card using a PC or Mac will no longer be visible in Tracker+. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 40: Project Tempo

    Screen key a minimum of 4 times at the BPM desired. Count will be displayed when tapping. Note: Pressing [Delete/Backspace] when tempo is selected will reset to the default 130 BPM. This is generic behaviour, where the [Delete/Backspace] button will reset any selected parameter to it’s default value. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 41 3. The tempo recorded is based on the speed of the taps recorded. Note that the FX option ‘T’ Tempo triggers a tempo change between 10% - 400% which can therefore extend the project base tempo range. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 42: Metronome

    Beat value, division of note. Lower number in 1 - 12 Time signature denum the normal time signature value. Example 4/4 Default 4 has a quarter note per beat. 1 - 100 Volume Volume of the metronome’s ‘tick’ sound Default 50 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 43 8. The metronome will operate at the chosen time signature and volume when live recording is activated using [Rec] + [Play]. The Pre roll will provide a count in of 4 and show the ‘Recording in 4. 3. 2. 1.’ message before starting to record. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 44: Project Pool & Instrument List

    The bar will show an additional red element - if memory will increase and green bar - if memory will decrease when browsing a sample / instrument indicating potential memory impact if sample / instrument is added. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 45 (decreases memory usage) indicating the potential memory impact when highlighting a sample / instrument to add. Should this be added to the instrument pool it will affect the memory usage as indicated by the red/green bar. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 46 SD Card files remain intact. 6. The memory bar chart will indicate the available project memory in Tracker+. This will depend on the type and size of samples selected and may limit the amount of instruments available in the instrument list. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 47 The trade off is optimum audio sound quality. Sample based Instruments can also be copied and pasted within the sample loader and instrument list browser to duplicate and instrument. Use the [Copy/ Paste] dedicated button to undertake this task. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 48: Summary Of Configuration Options

    Press [Up] or [Down] or Turn (Jog) to navigate to the desired listed option. Also the [Up] and [Down] screen buttons will select the option and automatically select the menu window. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 49 Adjusts the brightness of the 4 x 12 grid pads: General Pad Brightness System High, Medium, Low. Allows the grid pads to be used to highlight notes General Pads Preview in the active track or pattern lines in the grid editor. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 50 Sets middle C as C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6. Calibrates MIDI Middle C MIDI range in Tracker+ with external gear. Latency compensation for incoming sync. -6 to +6. MIDI Clock Sync Correction MIDI Use with MIDI Jack or USB clock in. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 51 USB Storage System then be transferred directly to / from the installed SD when in this mode. Enables USB audio In, Out or both. Can also USB Audio Audio disable the USB audio by setting to off. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 52 NOTES Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 53: Pattern Format

    Patterns are then combined and arranged together in song mode for chaining into a full length track. This section will focus on patterns using in audio tracks (although Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 54: What's A Pattern

    Step 125 Note Instrument FX1 FX2 Step 126 Track 2, Step 126 Step 127 Step 128 Patterns will be stored on the SD Card under the project folder. Projects MyProj Pattern_01.mtp Patterns Pattern_02.mtp Samples Pattern_03.mtp Instruments project.mt Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 55: Process Of Creating A Pattern

    Doubles length by Doubles pattern length every second step inserting steps including steps Add Steps Manual or Live Recording to record steps into the pattern. Display Options Optionally set screen view, # tracks, vertical / horizontal etc. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 56: Configuring A Pattern

    Opens the alpha-numeric keyboard to change or edit the Pattern Name Pattern current pattern name. Name the Opens the alpha-numeric keyboard to change or edit the Track Name Track current track name. More Change Page Selects the next page of commands Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 57 Tip: It is good practice to build patterns starting with a small length. For example start with 8 or 16 steps and create the beat or melody. This can then be duplicated / extended along with its steps and then edited to create longer passages. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 58 Step 6 ---- P 25 Step 33 Step 34 Step … P 25 ---- Step 35 P 25 Step … ---- Step 63 Step 64 Step 64 Double the pattern length Blank steps added after each step Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 59 ---- ---- Step 5 Step 5 ---- P 25 ---- P 25 Step 6 Step 6 ---- P 25 ---- P 25 Step 7 Step 7 Step 8 Step 8 Every 2nd Step Deleted Resulting, Halved Pattern Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 60: Copying And Pasting A Pattern

    It is possible to continue to paste the pattern to other pattern slots. 8. The [Undo] or [Redo] screen buttons can be used if required to restore a previous pattern state. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 61: Inverting A Selection Of Steps

    P 25 Step 2 ---- P 25 ---- P 25 Step 3 Step 3 ---- P 25 P 25 Step 4 Step 4 ---- Selected Range 2 - 4 Bounded in Red Inverted Range 2-4 Bounded in red Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 62: Pattern Mode Page Layout Options

    [Pattern] + [FX2] - Displays 8 tracks, with only FX2 parameters Hold [Pattern] + A combo of max 2 parameter buttons: Note, Instrument, FX1, FX2 to display 2 parameters per track across 8 tracks. Press [Pattern] to return to 4 tracks, all step parameters Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 63 8 Tracks with only FX2 parameter: Press [Pattern] + [FX2]. • 8 Tracks with 2 selected parameters: Press [Pattern] + [P1] + [P2], where ‘P1’ and ‘P2’ are 2 from; [Note], [Instrument], [FX1], FX2]. • Revert to 4 track mode, Press [Pattern] Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 64 Horizontal - Track scrolls left to right. 9. Press [Apply] - 6 from left screen button to confirm selection or [Cancel] - 3 from left screen button to exit without changing. 10. The display will reflect the selected option. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 65 This is default. 9. Press [Apply] - 6 from left screen button to confirm selection or [Cancel] - 3 from left screen button to exit without changing. 10. The display will reflect the selected option. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 66 -- --- ---- ---- -- --- Pattern Length Step Jump Pattern Length Step Jump Pattern Length Step Jump Visual Dividers to aid step positioning. Pattern Divider. Pattern Divider. Default shown = 4. Example = 3. Example = 7. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 67 -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- Pattern Track More Name Name Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 68 Note that the displaying of track name can changed in the main config options. This is found in the ‘General’ menu under the ‘Pattern top info’ option. Track names can be on or off or additional info presented. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 69 Edit Edit Edit Edit Edit Edit Edit Press [Rec] to toggle the track name editor on or off on the [Master] Page 2/3. Press a screen button 1 - 8 to select the specific track to edit. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 70: Quick Start Step Creation

    Hold [FX2] + [PAD] or Turn (Jog). Adds an effect from the effect list to the step 5. Subsequently pressing [PAD] will add a step based on the selected parameter and pad selected. 6. Pressing [Rec] + [Play] will allow live recording of adding steps. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 71 2. To move the position vertically, Press [Up] or [Down] or Turn (Jog). To move the position horizontally across tracks, or Press [Left] or [Right]. 3. Press [Insert / Home]. A new empty step row is added and the selected step and steps below are moved down. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 72 NOTES Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 73: Sequencing Steps

    The focus here will be on the audio elements of steps with MIDI specifically covered in more detail in a later section although a similar process applied to both. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 74: Dedicated Step Parameter Buttons

    ---- P 25 colour on the selected option part. Example: Note is shown highlighted here. Note that sample based instruments can only be configured on Tracks 1-8. All tracks can use a synth or MIDI based instrument. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 75: Process Of Creating A Step

    Use [Rec] + [Play] Create More Steps / Live Recording to capture real time steps Develop Other Tracks and parameters. Play Press [Play] To play. Also Press [Rec] to exit record mode. * [PAD] or Turn (Jog) Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 76: Recording Mode

    Any selected parameter - solid colour, can be changed in recording mode with the jog wheel. 4. Hold the dedicated parameter button: Note, Instrument, FX1 or FX2 to temporary select for choosing an option or quick tap to lock selection. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 77: Manual Recording Steps

    Also with [FX2] already selected, Turn (Jog) to change it’s value. Hold & release [FX2] alone will set an empty step to the same effect type as previously selected but with a randomly applied value. 8. Pressing a [PAD] will now record a steps, parameter and value. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 78 ---- V 50 FX1 Selected, FX Effect not applied. D6 03 ---- V 50 FX2 Selected, Pad 3 which represents effect #3 - Volume = 50. Quick Tap Dedicated Parameter Button to lock the selection e.g. [Instrument] Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 79 To select FX1: Hold [FX2] + Select or Tap [FX2] to lock selection. 10. Turn (Jog) to adjust the parameter value of the selected parameter within the step. Selected parameter will be solid coloured red. When adjusting simultaneous values they will each change relative to the original value. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 80 1. Press [Pattern] to select the Pattern Mode page. 2. Hold [Pattern] + [Copy/Paste] to copy the current pattern. 3. Select a new pattern, Press [Pattern] + [Up] or [Down] 4. Hold [Pattern] + [Shift] + [Copy/Paste] to paste into the current pattern. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 81: Step Jump Recording Multiple Steps

    The Step Jump setting is useful when populating specific intervals, for example each on beat step or each off beat step or alternate steps for percussion. This speeds up the workflow and helps in creating interesting sequences. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 82 5. Pressing a [PAD] will enter a step and advance the active step by the value set in the ‘Step Jump’ setting. 6. Continue to press [PAD] to add more steps and advance by the set interval or edit the current step manually. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 83: Fill Recording Multiple Steps

    [Instrument], [FX1] or [FX2]. The parameter will be highlighted solid red. 5. Press [Fill], 4 Screen button. This will open the Fill utility pop-up window and be ready to select the criteria to apply to the selected step range and its selected parameter. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 84 Example: Constant would apply a constant note value C2 into the range. Ensure a range of steps is selected and the step parameter also selected before opening the Fill utility. This range and parameter will be what determines the fill application. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 85 Also, with the ‘Where?’ section highlighted, [Up], [Down] or Turning (Jog) will select options. Fill Notes Note Chromatic Constant No Note Minor From-To Major Random No FX Dorian Random Lyd Major Each Lyd Minor Where? Scale Fill Type Note Cancel Fill Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 86 ---- ---- ---- P 21 D6 01 V 20 --- --- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- C5 06 ---- P 35 D6 01 ---- V 20 --- --- ---- ---- ---- ---- C5 06 ---- P 50 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 87 The values are automatically assigned in equal intervals across the range. Fill Fx 1 Note Random FX Constant No Note None From-To Random No FX Volume Random Panning Each Micro Tun Where? Fx Type Fill Type From Cancel Fill Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 88 Generates rhythmic patterns within the range based on Euclidean - the population of 1-32 events. Event is a related option. Events determine how the steps and intervals are Euclidean Event generated with respect to the selected step length. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 89 V 10 ---- V 10 ---- V 10 --- --- ---- ---- ---- V 10 --- --- ---- ---- ---- V 10 --- --- ---- ---- V 10 ---- --- --- ---- ---- --- --- ---- ---- Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 90 Starting point for the parameter value range which will Random From be used to randomly fill the steps range. End point for the parameter value range which will be Random used to randomly fill the steps range. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 91 BeBopMix Indian Indian Blues Minor Blues Min Gypsy Minor GypsyMin Blues Major Blues Maj Neapolitan Major NeapoMaj Pentatonic Minor Penta Min Neapolitan Minor NeapoMin Pentatonic Major Penta Maj Hungarian Minor Hung Min Enigmatic Not used for Fill Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 92 When any of the two FX are selected the Tracker+ effect list is presented as ‘Fx Type’. The selected effect character is shown under the name. It is also possible with From-To or Random ‘Fill Type’ to populate the range of steps with variations for the FX value setting. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 93: Live Recording Steps

    Tip: The technique of reducing the project tempo for live recording can be helpful in capturing more precise musical and rhythmic patterns at a slower rate. Turn the tempo back to it’s normal setting once the pattern has been recorded. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 94 Velocity: Record velocity at a fixed value with pads. Use an external MIDI Keyboard to record in real time velocity values. Velocity is recorded as an FX value. • Microtiming + Velocity. Record into both FX the fixed velocity and real time microtiming values. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 95 This behaviour is dependant on arming of tracks. 7. Press [Rec] to leave recording mode but to continue playing. 8. Press [Play] to stop playback. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 96: Note Steps

    Pads root note - Default = C3 Found in Config > Project Settings Pads Scale - Default = Chromatic Found in Config > Pads Scale A full list of available scales is shown in the description for the fill utility. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 97 MIDI from the pattern page. When in REC mode - red state, the entire step is played including FX and respective BPM. When in the Green, none recording mode will only play the note and instrument. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 98 8. Press [Pattern], to return to the pattern page. Now replace the instrument on a track with the rendered chord sample. Ensure the note is set to the same default for the sample playback, example C5. 9. Remove the other track samples to free them up. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 99 02 - - - - v 45 turn MIDI Notes off. OFF - Off. Will act as ‘Note-Off’ and trigger the release phase 02 - - - - v 45 of the envelope to reduce the sound. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 100: Instrument Step Parameters

    -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- Paste Render Duplicate Expand Shrink Copy Invert Pattern Selection Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 101 [Instrument] to apply the selected synth or sample instrument. Note can be edited later if required. Quick but Inaccurate Method. 5. The instrument will be added, displayed with amber coloured text. Sample Instruments are always added with a note. Synths added alone. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 102: Fx Step Parameters

    Pads assign a step event FX Type and/or the FX Value based on the [PAD] selected. Pads are used to populate an FX step event. Also it is possible to use (Jog) & [Up], [Down], [Left], [Right] Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 103 In the Effect window, press the 7 and 8 screen button to toggle the description of the highlighted effect on or off. This is an aid to using the FX. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 104 Sets the playback position for a sample start, wavetable or granular position Plays the selected slice for the step - sliced samples Volume LFO Rate Panning LFO Rate Filter LFO Rate Position LFO Rate Finetune LFO Rate Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 105 & Instrument to the step. CC F / Macro 6 (MIDI CC Number of Synth Macro). MIDI also needs an assigned channel & Instrument to the step. MIDI Chord, note output. (Used also with Arp). Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 106 NOTES Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 107: Instruments

    ‘.pti’ files and can be used across can be configured with core sound engines projects and can be distributed and shared with and parameter values to shape and hone a others. sound all of which can be stored as a preset. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 108: Instrument Overview

    -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- -- --- ---- ---- Pattern Length Step Jump More Fill Preview Undo Redo Instruments can be created from samples, edited, sliced and saved as ‘.pti’ files .pti which can then be used in other projects or shared with others. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 109: Sample Based Instrument Parameters

    Wavetable Position Granular Position Finetune Type Attack Decay Sustain Release Amount Destination 0.020s 0.030s 0.050s Screen buttons select the parameter options or [Right] [Left] to navigate option. Then turn (Jog) or press [Up] [Down] to adjust / select Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 110: General Instrument Parameters

    Adjusts the audio pitch tuning of the sample. Range is -24 Semitones to +24 Semitones Finetune Adjusts the sample audio pitch fine tuning. Range is -100 Cents to +100 Cents Tune Finetune 1 Octave (12 Semitones) 1 Semitone Steps (Half steps) Cents per Semitone Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 111 A band pass filter allows frequencies through within a band of the cutoff frequency and attenuates the rest of the audio signal frequencies. Resonance boosts the audio at the selected frequency. Band width (Q) is not adjustable in the Tracker+ band-pass filter. Frequency Band Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 112 9. Parameters are presented in columns. The value is shown in the graphic of the upper main page and also the exact value is shown below the parameter name in the screen button labels. 10. To exit the instrument parameters, select another page e.g. [Pattern]. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 113: Instrument Effect Parameters

    Screen buttons select the parameter options or [Right] [Left] to navigate option. Then turn (Jog) or press [Up] [Down] to adjust / select Instrument Delay Reverb Delay Mix & Pan Reverb Send Send Filter Overdrive Bit-depth Sample Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 114 This is mixed to the signal and combined with other sends. Delay adds an echo and repetition into a sound and is a creative effect and fills space to keep interest. Range 0-100% Overdrive Bit depth Reverb send Delay send -inf dB -inf dB Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 115: Instrument Automation Parameters

    Then turn (Jog) or press [Up] [Down] to adjust / select Type Destination Amount Volume Panning Finetune Modulation Source or Off Cutoff Wavetable Position Granular Position Amount Each destination has the Envelope option of an LFO, Envelope or No Automation. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 116 Examples show 2 Cycles of the LFO shape. Speed influences cycles across pattern. Reverse Saw Ideal for ramp down sounds Time Ideal for ramp up sounds Time Triangle Good for vibrato style sounds Time Square Great for steppy, pulses Time Random Steppy random sounds Time Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 117 * 128 to 32 Step Speed options are not available with Volume as the destination. Speed Setting Illustrations 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Steps Speed 24 Speed 16 Speed 4 Speed 3/2 Speed 1 Speed 1/4 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 118 With a speed of 2, the LFO cycle will span 2 steps. With a natural decay of a long sample triggered on step 1 will give a delay style effect as the sample plays. Try speed of 1 for a faster delay effect. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 119 ‘OFF’ Note On Note Off Attack Decay Sustain Release Time Time Level Time Time The OFF Command can be triggered on an individual step using the Note ‘OFF’ special command, accessible by turning (Jog) fully counter clockwise. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 120 - Tracker+ ‘OFF’ special note command. This is the time period where the sound dissipates from the sustain level to silence. Range 0-10 Seconds. 0-1 Sec has a better resolution of control. Attack Decay Sustain Release Amount 1.000s 0.500s 1.000s Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 121: Sample Playback Overview

    Pingpong Loop Sample playback. Plays start to end to start on loop. Slice Slice Sample is sliced Slice Beat Slice Sample is sliced Synthesizer Wavetable Sample is used as the wavetable, like a synth. Synthesizer Granular Sample grains are used and played, like a granular synth Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 122: 1-Shot Play Mode

    Sample tempo and pitch are not automatically analysed in Tracker+ and therefore not normally known unless manually noted when sampling and recording the original audio. Faster Original Slower Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 123 Adjusts and edits the sample end point. This is the ending position used when a 1-shot sample is Edit Variable triggered in a pattern or when previewed. Marker is red but will change to green if a zero crossing point is detected at the current position. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 124: Loop Play Modes

    Playback continuously loops forward and backwards through this cycle until another trigger or the pattern ends Sample playback is initially triggered and while ever the pattern plays it will continue to loop. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 125 * Higher Edit than Start triggered in a pattern or when previewed. Red marker turns green at a zero crossing point. * Start / End, Loop Start / End Positions cannot cross over. Start is always before end. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 126: Slice Play Modes

    Selected Slice 1 of 8 Pads play the selected slice melodically in the current pitch scale. Beat Slice Examples: Combo of Kick, Snare, Hat, Effects Slices Pad Selects Slice. Pads select and play each slice individually. Ideal for recording beats. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 127 ‘equal’ slice option. This applies the number of Slices equally spaced slices across the sample. Initiates slicing of the sample into the equal spaced Edit Equal Slice 2 Page 2 slices, set by ‘number’. Prompt to confirm. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 128 Press [Add], 3 Screen Button, Page 1. The new slice is added. If no slices are present a new one is added at the sample start position. • Any new slice added automatically becomes the currently selected slice. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 129 Y the total number of slices available. 4. Turn (Jog) to select the slice number to edit. 5. Press [Adjust], 2 Screen Button. Zoom may help create precise edits. 6. Turn (Jog) or Press [Up] or [Down] to adjust the slice start position. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 130: Wavetable Play Modes

    Beat Slice Wavetable Granular Position Window Preview Play Mode 2048 Position Window Play Mode List. Wave position selection, Frame size, range dictated How the sample will be also can be modulated. by wavetable format played in the instrument Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 131 2 down from the maximum (Typically 2048) Selects the playback position within the wavetable window. This can be manually adjusted to find the Edit Position Variable desired ‘sweet spot’ or modulated with an LFO or Envelope for movement and interest. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 132 The most common standard is 2048 Samples / Frame (256 Frames). This applies to XFer Serum, U-He Hive, Dune, but others may also exist. Ableton Live Wavetable uses 1024 samples and down samples when a 2048 format is applied. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 133 10. Save the project to also save the edited instruments in the project folder. Press [File] then Press [Save], 5 Screen Button. Saving the project also automatically saves the instruments in the instrument subfolder. These can be accessed from other projects. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 134 Try synchronised speeds to tempo / steps to create rhythmic patterns. The LFO amount will also effect how strong the LFO is applied. Try manually adjusting the window and position while playing and with an LFO to experiment with the sound. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 135: Granular Play Modes

    0.000 s 4.520 s 500.0 ms Triangle Forward Position Shape Play Mode List. Grain position within sample, Grain Envelope How the sample will be also can be modulated. played in the instrument Length Loop Grain length Playback direction Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 136 Square, Sets the envelope shape for the grain playback. Edit Shape Triangle, Particularly pertinent in the attack phase. Gauss Forward, Edit Loop Reverse, Selects the grain playback direction. Pingpong Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 137 Also the LFO amount will determine how much of the sample is navigated with varying the position. Small amounts will be more predictable textures and pad like sounds. Larger amount settings will move the position wider in the sample creating more glitchy, less predictable sounds. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 138: Sharing Sample Instruments

    Do not cut or delete the the original instrument from the project as this is where the project recognises the original file to be stored. • The user folder can easily be shared with collaborators or between devices simply by copying between SD Cards with the PC / Mac. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 139 Instruments can be renamed in the ‘sample loader’ page. It is advised to always keep a discipline of naming instruments in Tracker+ rather than on the PC/Mac to protect the .pti file integrity and to make future access easier. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 140: Synthesizer Options

    Press [Instrument Parameters]. Select from the available synth models to assign per slot or load a synth patch. More new synth models will be added to the Tracker+ option list in future OS updates. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 141 Hold [Instrument] to select a synth for the step. On a synth instrument step to select the synth to assign a model, Press [Instrument Parameters]. Select from the available synth models to assign per slot or load a synth patch. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 142 -inf dB Patch Patch Patch defined parameter macro’s for the synth are available on page 1/2 of the synth parameters accessed using the [Instrument Parameters] Button. Also access to the synth patch presets is presented in this page. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 143 M1 Timbre M2 Movement M3 Experiment M4 Filter Cu M5 Filter Re M6 Filter En Macro 1 Macro 4 Timbre Filter Cutoff Macro 2 Macro 5 Movement Filter Resonance Macro 3 Macro 6 Experiment Filter Env Amount Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 144: Synthesizer Patch Editor Basics

    Synth 2 Patch Synth 3 Patch SD Card /Root Directory Sub Folders /Patches /ACD /FAT Patches for each synth model are saved to the SD card and are available to be /VAP loaded per synth. /WTFM /PERC Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 145 • To edit the currently selected patch. Press [Edit Patch] to open the patch editor and access the settings for the patch parameters including macro assignments. Patches can also be saved and initialised in the editor. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 146: Editing A Synthesizer Patch

    5. This may be iterative across multiple parameters to hone in and develop the sound. 5. To store the sound in the patch list on the SD card, select ‘Save’ or ‘Save As’ from the screen buttons. Save As will also present the option to change the name. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 147 Synth 3 (FAT) Fatness Brightness Timbre LFO Amt Filter Amp Env Env 1 Noise Reset LFO 1 Voice Init Save Save As Oscillator Back Patch Parameter list for the Value of the selected synth section selected parameter Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 148 -100% to 100% amount applied to the filter 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 Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 149 Amount 4 -2 to +2 Amount of modulation range applied Target parameter options from the synth Macro Parameter 5 Options engine to control with the macro. Macro Amount 5 -2 to +2 Amount of modulation range applied Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 150 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 Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 151 Amount 4 -2 to +2 Amount of modulation range applied Target parameter options from the synth Macro Parameter 5 Options engine to control with the macro. Macro Amount 5 -2 to +2 Amount of modulation range applied Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 152 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 Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 153 Up; Ramp Down; Square; Random S&H 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 Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 154 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 Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 155 Amount 4 -2 to +2 Amount of modulation range applied Target parameter options from the synth Macro Parameter 5 Options engine to control with the macro. Macro Amount 5 -2 to +2 Amount of modulation range applied Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 156 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 Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 157 Up; Ramp Down; Square; Random S&H 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 Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 158 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 Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 159 Amount 4 -2 to +2 Amount of modulation range applied Target parameter options from the synth Macro Parameter 5 Options engine to control with the macro. Macro Amount 5 -2 to +2 Amount of modulation range applied Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 160 Modulation decay time Toms Pitch Mod -1000 to 1000 Pitch modulation Toms Wave Mod -100 to +100 Modulation amount applied Toms Transient Timbre 0-200 Timbre sound characteristic of transient Toms Transient Level 0-100% Level setting of transient Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 161 10Hz - 20kHz Low pass filter cutoff frequency Hi Hat Tone Pitch 100 - 880Hz Pitch in Hz of the Hi Hat Tone stage Hi Hat Tone/Noise Mix -100 to +100 Balance of hi hat noise and tone Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 162 Function Parameter Range Description Percussion Model Options Clap, Clap+, Maracas, Shaker, Cowbell Percussion Variation 0-100 Variation of the percussion sound Percussion Timbre 0-100 Timbre tone character Percussion Decay 0-2 Sec Decay stage time of the percussion element Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 163 EQ Low 80Hz -18dB to +18dB Boost or attenuate in dB at 80Hz EQ Mid 2.5kHz -18dB to +18dB Boost or attenuate in dB at 2.5kHz EQ High 12kHz -18dB to +18dB Boost or attenuate in dB at 12kHz Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 164 Target parameter options from the synth Macro Parameter 5 Options engine to control with the macro. Macro Amount 5 -2 to +2 Amount of modulation range applied Summary of Note Assignments Toms C4 D4 E4 G4 A4 B4 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 165: Synthesizer Macros

    0-127 or -63 to 64 if a bipolar range option is set. The amount acts as a multiplier. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 166 NOTES Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 167: Fx Steps

    It is important to recognise that step effects are different to the general instrument and master effects provided. These work in a more traditional, inline and send configuration while the step FX are polarised to the step itself or to Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 168: Step Fx Descriptions

    5. If in REC mode the FX will be selected for the step from within this menu list. When adjusting the value with the jog control for an FX slot with an instrument loaded to the step, the audio applied through the effect will be automatically previewed. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 169: Step Fx Reference

    Filter LFO Rate k Position LFO Rate I Finetune LFO Rate D Overdrive amount L Low Pass Filter B Band Pass Filter H High Pass Filter s Delay Send t Reverb Send E Bit Depth U Tuning Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 170: None

    Selected step will be bounded green or red in recording edit mode. The part of the step to be D6 03 ---- ---- edited is solid filled when selected as per illustration where FX1, Step 1 is shown selected. D6 03 ---- ---- Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 171: Off

    ---- ---- ---- Effect in Play Effect in Play (!OFF Pending) (No !OFF) D6 03 ---- ---- D6 03 ---- ---- D6 03 !OFF ---- ---- ---- Effect Curtailed D6 03 ---- ---- D6 03 ---- ---- Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 172: Volume

    D6 03 V 30 D6 03 ---- ---- D6 03 V 55 D6 03 ---- V 13 ---- D6 03 V 80 D6 03 ---- V 94 ---- D6 03 V100 D6 03 ---- V100 ---- 100% Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 173: Panning

    P-50 ---- ---- D6 03 D6 03 P-42 ---- ---- D6 03 P 50 D6 03 P-31 ---- ---- D6 03 D6 03 P-38 ---- ---- D6 03 ---- P-50 D6 03 ---- P-50 Panning Left Right Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 174: Micro-Tune

    D6 03 ---- ---- D6 03 ---- M-50 D6 03 ---- ---- D6 03 ---- M 99 50 Cents -50 Cents 1 Octave (12 Semitones) 1 Semitone Steps -100 to +100 (Half steps) Cents per Semitone [Micro Tune] Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 175: Glide

    Glide from prior note D6 to Note D5 across the glide time duration. Step Trigger Step Trigger Glide Time ~1sec Glide Time ~8sec D6 > D5 D6 > D5 Glide Time Converter (Estimated) 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 9.4 10.8 12.2 13.6 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 176: Tempo

    Example 2. Pattern will play at the defined tempo, change when triggered then the pattern will stop when the TSTP event is activated. Stop Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 177: Swing

    D6 03 ---- ---- D6 03 ---- P 50 D6 03 ---- I 35 D6 03 D6 03 ---- ---- ---- D6 03 P-50 D6 03 ---- ---- ---- Swing All Tracks Late On Grid 50% Early Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 178: Micro Move

    ---- Forward (Later) D6 03 ---- ---- 100% While the range is 0-100%, the actual shift of notes is only in small amounts. The 0% setting is ‘On Grid’ while any nudge is forward in the pattern. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 179: Gate Length

    80 ---- D6 03 ---- ---- D6 03 ---- ---- D6 03 ---- ---- D6 03 ---- ---- Gate Full Range 100% Envelope The gate operates in conjunction with the ADSR instrument envelope. Note On Gate Length Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 180: Chance

    C 50 V 30 D6 03 ---- ---- D6 03 V 55 D6 03 C 85 ---- ---- D6 03 C 50 V 80 D6 03 ---- ---- D6 03 V100 D6 03 C 55 ---- ---- 100% Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 181: Roll

    Rv - Decrease Volume. --- -- ---- ---- RV - Increase Volume Rn - Decrease Note* D6 03 Rn 1 ---- RN - Increase Note* RR - Random Note* --- -- ---- ---- * Note Pitch --- -- ---- ---- Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 182: Arpeggiator

    Random order 0479 Maj6 C - E - G - A A - G - E - C Random order 047B Maj7 C - E - G - B B - G - E- C Random order Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 183 + Semitones from root + Semitones from root 0 27 0 67 e.g. e.g. Sus2 Hex code represents Hex code represents + Semitones from root + Semitones from root 027A 057B e.g. e.g. +7 +10 +7 +11 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 184: Random Note

    Notes ‘n’ will play randomly, through each pattern cycle. The selected range is set by the +/- value in the FX. This is applied with reference to the root note (Example D6) and determines the +/- offset from which the random note is selected. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 185: Random Instrument

    +/- value in the FX. This is applied with reference to the current instrument (Example 4) and determines the +/- offset from which the random note is selected. +2 is the Hat3 and -2 is ClosedHat2. LightHat and Hat Rim are included in this range. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 186: Random Fx

    Gate Length Gate length value is randomised by +/-20 applied by FX1 to the default of 70 in FX2. Therefore gate length value variation will be a value selected between 50 - 90 over each pattern cycle. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 187: Random Volume

    ---- ---- --- -- ---- ---- 100% +/- Range of variation Default Level Playback will be at the default volume until a random volume step is triggered. A value somewhere in the range will then be applied. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 188: Reverse Sample

    Start Playback Length Start Reversed Sample Direction. Playback from ‘End’ to ‘Start’ parameters as set in the sample playback settings. End may need to be adjusted to hear audio within the step duration. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 189: Position

    Position for steps in-between ‘p’ will operate at the normal start Steps with Defined Start Pos Start in % Instrument Sample Type. Will be dependant on sample playback type. Use One-Shots, Wavetable and Granular. Start (Default) Position ‘p’ Range 0-100% Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 190: Slice

    For example 16 beat sliced ‘hits’ across a drum kit. The Steps ‘S’ FX will trigger the defined slice. Slice ‘S’ Range 0-48 ‘S’ is aligned for slices e.g. 0-16 ‘S’ Exceeds available slices e.g. S 17-32 = Slice 1-16 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 191: Volume Lfo

    Previous Step LFO Rate continues --- -- ---- ---- Speed Default Instrument Volume Step Rate Trigger Instrument Instrument Vol Speed 8 Speed 4 Cycle reset with a Volume new note step Step g Rate Rate 48 Rate 24 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 192: Panning Lfo

    Previous Step LFO Rate continues --- -- ---- ---- Speed Default Instrument Pan Step Rate Trigger Instrument Panning Instrument Pan Speed 16 Speed 8 Cycle reset with a new note step Step h Rate Rate 16 Rate 8 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 193: Filter Lfo

    Rate 2 LFO will be applied to the filter cutoff frequency. Default The impact of the LFO will depend on the type of filter selected and the settings in the filter LFO and settings in the instrument parameters. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 194: Position Lfo

    Step will trigger the LFO Rate change --- -- ---- ---- Previous Step LFO Rate continues --- -- ---- ---- Instrument Speed Default Sample Position Step Rate Trigger Start in % Sample in Wavetable of Granular play mode. Start (Default) Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 195: Finetune Lfo

    Speed of LFO for the step. --- -- ---- ---- F5 24 ---- ---- Triggers note at correct pitch --- -- ---- ---- Speed Default Instrument Finetune Step Rate Trigger Instrument Pitch Tune -1 Semitone +1 Semitone 50 Cents -50 Cents Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 196: Overdrive

    F5 16 D 10 ---- F5 16 ---- F5 16 ---- ---- 100% Per Step Overdrive Take care when working with overdrive, especially with headphones. This can become loud. Start with smaller settings and expand as required. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 197: Low Pass Cutoff

    Note and Instrument triggered with no filtering L 80 ---- ---- L 60 ---- L 40 ---- Sample triggered at step 1 will be fully filtered Low Pass Cutoff Filter Sweep 100% Frequency in % < 20Hz > 20KHz Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 198: Band Pass Cutoff

    F5 16 ---- Note and Instrument triggered ---- B 25 B 50 ---- B 75 ---- Band sweeps through the frequencies ---- B100 Band Pass Cutoff Filter Sweep 100% Frequency in % < 20Hz > 20KHz Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 199: High Pass Cutoff

    Note and Instrument triggered with no filtering H 25 ---- ---- H 50 ---- H 75 ---- H100 Sample triggered at step 1 will be fully filtered High Pass Cutoff Filter Sweep 100% Frequency in % < 20Hz > 20KHz Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 200: Delay

    Delay send amount initiated with the note ---- ---- F5 18 ---- ---- ---- Delay will have an audio tail beyond its step ---- ---- Master Delay Instrument Time Feedback Step Delay Send Sync / Rate Type Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 201: Reverb

    50 ---- Reverb send amount initiated with the note ---- ---- F5 16 ---- ---- ---- Reverb will have an audio tail beyond its step ---- ---- Master Reverb Instrument Size Damping Step Reverb Send Predelay Diffusion Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 202: Bit Depth

    LoFi and glitchy emulations. F5 18 ---- Set to 4 Bit reduction to create a noisy texture. F5 18 ---- ---- ---- ---- F5 18 E 12 ---- ---- ---- ---- Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 203: Tune

    Note C4 Transposed up 5 Semitones ---- C4 09 ---- ---- Note C4 played with no transposition --- -- ---- ---- Root Note Note C4 2 Octaves 1 Octave 1 Octave 2 Octaves (-24 Semitones) (+24 Semitones) (-12 Semitones) (+12 Semitones) Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 204: Slide Up

    Value 16 = 1 Semitone Step 13 Trigger Value 32 = 2 Semitones Slides the pitch from the current note up in 1/16 of a semitone iterations. A value of 16 will slide 1 Semitone. Slide Range Converter (Estimated) Value Semitones Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 205: Slide Down

    Step 5 Trigger Step 13 Trigger Value 112 = 7 Semitones Slides the pitch from the current note up in 1/16 of a semitone iterations. A value of 16 will slide 1 Semitone. Slide Range Converter (Estimated) Value Semitones Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 206: Midi Messages Or Synth Macros

    1 ModWh 2 Brth Max 16 MIDI Instruments, each can host up to 6 CC Values 4 Foot 5 Glide 6 Data 7 ChVol 8 Balnc 10 Pan 11 Exp CC A MIDI Message to control external device. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 207: Midi Chords

    Sus b7 C - F - G - A# 027A Sus2 b7 C - D - G - A# 057B Su4Maj7 C - F - G - B 027B Sus2Maj7 C - E - G - B Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 208 NOTES Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 209: Audio

    A toolkit of destructive editing sample editor pages as well as the general features helps to prepare audio for use in render and export file page options. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 210: Master Pages - Audio Control

    Press [Left] or [Right] With option selected, Edit Parameter Turn (Jog) or Press [Up] or [Down] Select Effect Page Press Track Screen Button 2 [Reverb], 3 [Delay], 5 [Limiter] or 6 [EQ]. Quick Level Adjust Hold [Master] + Turn (Jog) Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 211 Press [Rec], Edit Mode. Press Track Screen Button 1-8 for track to rename. Mute Button Behaviour. In the master section mute is applied when the button is released after being pressed.This is different to muting in the Pattern section where mutes are applied immediately that the button is pressed. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 212 Hold [Shift] + Press Option Screen Button 1-4 to toggle Solo on/off Mute Button Behaviour. In the master section mute is applied when the button is released after being pressed.This is different to muting in the Pattern section where mutes are applied immediately that the button is pressed. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 213: Audio Sources

    Tracker+ is supplied with a 3.5mm Stereo Male Jack to 2 x 6.3mm Mono Female Socket adapter to allow interfacing with external gear and using the more common 6.3mm mono cables. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 214: Audio Inputs

    Gain Right FM Radio [Sample Recorder] Mic In All Samples are Recorded in Mono Master Output SD Card Instrument List Page 1 of 3 Audio saved to SD Card and / or directly to the instrument list Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 215 7. The Mixer bar graphs will show the audio in real time for the level, dimmed if muted and bright if audible / unmuted. The level and send amount settings are also shown on the bar and in the label. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 216 The microphone may use a stereo TRS or Mono TR connection, however recording from a microphone will always be in mono. • Recording with a microphone follows similar principles to line-in. The gain may need more pre-adjustment before recording due to the nature or microphones and recording. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 217: Fm Radio

    Manual tuning with (Jog) when selecting [Radio Freq]. The [Left] and [Right] to scan frequencies to fine auto tune. Recording of audio can be initiated using the [Record] screen button. Also can be triggered on this page directly by the [Rec] button Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 218 Screen Button. 6. Turn (Jog] to tune the frequency signal. Alternatively, Press 3 or 4 Screen buttons. 7. If necessary, Press [Gain], 6 Screen Button. Turn (Jog) to increase or decrease the signal gain and audio level. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 219: Sample Formats

    Browser Import File Size Large files can be trimmed to import. Low quality import mode also possible to reduce the file size. Rendered Output Files Stems created are PCM Wav files. The exported audio file is 44.1kHz, 16 bit. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 220: Recording Audio Workflow

    Save to the SD Card and also load into the instrument list. Save to SD Save Only to the SD Card. Pattern Program using the instrument into a pattern. * Sample Time, Max ~700 Sec Mono or ~350 Sec Stereo Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 221: Sampling

    Metronome Config The [Metronome Config] screen button gives a quick access to the settings for the metronome. This button is essentially a shortcut to the config menu, metronome settings. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 222 Press [Save & Load], 7th Screen Button, to Space save the file into the SD Card ‘Recordings’ folder and also load the sample into the instrument list. The instrument list will open Enter Auto Name Cancel Save & Load Save with this option. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 223 10. Press [Save & Load], 7 Screen button. This saves to the SD Card ‘recordings’ folder and also loads to and opens the instrument list. 11. Alternatively, Press [Save], 8 Screen button. This saves directly to the SD Card ‘recordings’ folder only. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 224: Rendering And Exporting Internal Audio

    A number of steps in a pattern, across various tracks can be rendered into one single sample. The pattern page is used with [Rec] mode on. Folder location when using the render option in the pattern page. /Export/ ProjectName/ Selection - Will save to current project name Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 225 Rendered files are 44.1kHz, 16 bit. Files are accessible from sample loader. SD Card /Root Directory Sub Folders /Export /ProjectName Represents the Project /Selection Folder for selected partial pattern renders Selection0001.wav Rendered Audio file for the selected part of the pattern Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 226 20% faster of the time duration of the playback) and operates by rendering stems one by one. This means when exporting stems the render time can be 2-3 times, maybe even longer than the original song duration. The render progress is displayed when in operation. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 227 The folder naming convention is:- Project name_P Pattern number_S for Stems + Sequential number The option to import and export classic Tracker+ mod .it files is possible. However this is a beta feature and may not be fully functional. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 228 Rendered Audio stems for each track in mono, also the delay and reverb send audio in mono. track 3.wav Additionally a stereo master track is rendered. track 4.wav Rendered files are 44.1kHz, 16 bit. track 5.wav track 6.wav track 7.wav track 8.wav Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 229 /Export sub folder. The 11 files will be called ‘track 1.wav’ etc, ‘delay.wav’, ‘reverb.wav’ and ‘master.wav’. Each time the pattern is exported a new folder is created. The folder naming convention is:- Project name_Song_S for Stems + Sequential number Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 230 Rendered Audio stems for each track in mono, also the delay and reverb send audio in mono. track 3.wav Additionally a stereo master track is rendered. track 4.wav Rendered files are 44.1kHz, 16 bit. track 5.wav track 6.wav track 7.wav track 8.wav Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 231 The ability to export and import classic mod files is possible as a beta feature. There is no guarantee that third party files will be fully compatible with the Polyend Tracker+. ▌ EXPORTING AN .IT FILE 1. Press [File] to select the file options page.
  • Page 232 A variant .itz exists where the .it file is zipped. Other formats include .mod. Classic trackers compatible with .it files include:- MikMod, Windows Media Player, ModPlug Tracker, Renoise, Schism Tracker, ChibiTracker, XMPlay, Cowon jetAudio. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 233: Advanced Audio Editing

    The start and end points determine the region of the sample which will be affected by the applied effect. The sample can be cropped to the desired positions and save memory by discard unwanted audio. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 234 / end selected part of the sample. Quick and easy application of a fade out to the audio sample or a selected part. This Fade Out operates at a fixed setting across the start / end selected part of the sample. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 235: Sample Editor Effects

    6. If the effect page parameters are available, adjust as desired using the Screen Buttons and Jog control. 7. Press [Preview] 7 Screen Button to hear the newly affected audio. Press [Apply], 8 Screen Button, to confirm and rendering the effect. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 236 / end selection. Original audio sample cropped to start / end selection and auto zoomed to view in the full window. Original audio sample reversed based on the approximate start / end selection and aligned for smooth transition. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 237 Feedback from 1% - 95%. Voices refer to the layers of audio 1 - 8. Sample Editor Delay Sample Editor Chorus 8.beats 8.beats Feedback Time Length Voices Preview Apply Back Preview Apply Back 95 % 50 ms 20 ms Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 238 Can help sounds sit into a mix introduces a perceived loudness. makes space for others. better. Layered compressed / uncompressed adds punch. Protects digital integrity of a Can fix stray frequencies sample by avoiding clipping. that affect the sound Create headroom. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 239 Width of EQ, also called Q. Range 0.5 to 5. High High attenuation or boost amount, -12 dB to + 12dB. High Freq High Frequency range, 8KHz -20KHz High Width Width of EQ, also called Q. Range 0.5 to 5. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 240 Sibilance occurs between 5-10K and letters such as S, T can stand out. De-essing can help. Typically a high shelf can add air and presence to the mix around 6K+. EQ’ing around 4-6K will affect the definition and bring the sound closer or push them further back. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 241 Higher ratios are more aggressive. The speed and reaction of the compressor is also governed by an envelope, in Tracker+ this is an Attack and Release envelope. Tracker+ has ratio settings between 1 - 8 ∞ Limiting Input (dB) Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 242 How does a limiter work? Audio over Time Gain Reduction Peak Limiting Threshold Signal is attenuated when crossing the threshold. Tracker+ threshold range is 0% - 100% Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 243 Essentially this optimises the interpolation between waves in a sample giving a smoother transition across the sample. More details of the Wavetable synth is provided in the instrument section. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 244 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Original Sample Longer / Slower Stretched Sample Original Sample Shorter / Faster Original Sample Length 0.1s 0.5s 1.5s 2.5s 3.5s 4.5s 5.5s 6.5s Max 8s Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 245 Fade In applied at the start of the audio to create a smooth volume transition to begin. Fades can be applied at any part of a sample that the start and end marker is covering eg Fade Out. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 246: Audio Over Usb

    Master Output Preview & Metronome Note that previewing samples from the SD card in the sample loader will also send the audio to the USB master output. Metronome is also sent to the USB master output channel. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 247 ASIO4ALL must be the driver selected. 7. This aggregated device should be the chosen option to interface the Tracker+ to the Mac Audio. This will handle all the available inputs from Tracker+ as well as the aggregated audio I/O functions. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 248 10. This aggregated device should be the chosen option to interface the Tracker+ to the Mac Audio. This will handle all the available inputs from Tracker+ as well as the audio outputs on the Mac for example output audio to the internal speakers. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 249 PC or Mac via USB which hosts a compatible application, for example Ableton Live DAW. It is recommended to connected directly between devices and not through a USB hub for best results. Example Configuration: Tracker+out to Ableton Live. USB Audio Config Menu...
  • Page 250 NOTES Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 251: Song Mode

    Song mode can be selected by pressing [Song] and also the song page can be temporarily Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 252: Tempo

    5. Note that tempo changes can be applied also at step level using the step effects. Song 0m:00s P1.008 Pattern Song Song Mode Song arrangement mode and project tempo Play Play Delete Tempo Undo Pattern Pattern Song Slot Slot 130.0 BPM Tempo Adjusts the project Tempo Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 253: Arrangement Overview

    Outro 1 Outro 2 Track breaks-down gradually to the end. Elements are removed and a section to allow DJ transition to ‘Mix out’ is considered, possibly kick only. Tracker+ Slot Row 16 Steps 4 Bars per ‘block’ Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 254 16 Steps Pattern 16 Steps 16 Steps 16 Steps Play Play Delete Tempo Undo Pattern Pattern Song Slot Slot 130.0 BPM 16 Steps Each project can have 1 song, which can contain a maximum of 255 slots. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 255: Song Mode Interface

    Track is unmuted and has active steps in the pattern. These will be audible in the song. Muting Tracks Muting is not performed in song mode. Use the Pattern page or the Track Mixer - Master Page 2/3 to mute / unmute. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 256: Song V Pattern Relationship

    Tracks can be re-ordered by copy / paste in Song Mode. This in turn will edit the actual pattern and as such also be reflected in the pattern view. When pressing [Play] in Song mode, switching to pattern mode will show each pattern as it is being played in the song structure. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 257: Creating And Editing A Song

    7. More slots can be added to develop the song further and expand its length and duration. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 258 Deleting a slot removes the current the current slot on a row below. Also slot and moves the below slots up selects the new slot. in the order. Adding an empty slot can be performed by holding shift. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 259 Previous edits can be restored by pressing [Undo], 3 Screen button. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Pattern Paste the previously copied Copy one or more slot tracks tracks to another location. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 260: Playing Songs And Patterns

    [Continue Song] Play Song from current position. Same as pressing to Song [Shift] + [Play] Switches from playing song to play and loop Song to [Loop Pattern] Loop Pattern pattern from current position. Same as Pattern pressing [Shift] + [Play] Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 261 , which change function to reflect the current status. PLAY [Play] [Stop] [Play Song] [Play] SONG PLAY [Continue Song] [Loop Pattern] PATTERN [Play Pattern] Screen Buttons Dedicated Buttons Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 262 The clip will play once fully or press [Play] to stop playback. 5. Alternatively, with the track clip selected and highlighted red, Press [Shift] + [Preview Track], 1 Screen button. The clip will play once fully or press [Stop], 1 Screen button, to stop playback. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 263: Link Between Song And Performance Mode

    Press [Shift] + [Play] in Performance Mode to play the full song. The ‘Random’ symbol in the header of a page will demonstrate that tracks from various patterns can be selected for mixing in performance mode. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 264 NOTES Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 265: Master Effects

    Essentially these are the reverb and delay effects. The main reverb and delay effect settings are accessible from the master page and the send amounts in the global mixer. The three pages including the main mix page, track Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 266: Effects Overview

    Right The diagram shown is for illustration purposes and does not constitute an exact or official schematic of Polyend’s Tracker+ circuitry. It does however serve to give an insight into the signal path and identify the six master effects covered in this section.

  • Page 267: Master

    [Left] or [Right] to select the parameter. Screen buttons select pages such as delay, reverb etc. Turn (Jog) or Press [Up] or [Down] to change the selected parameter value. Multiple track mixer levels can be adjusted when holding the screen buttons simultaneously. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 268: Master Delay

    1. Press [Master] to select master section. Press again if needed, until the ‘Master’ Page 1/3 is displayed. 2. Press [Delay], 3 Screen button. 3. The six delay parameters are presented on the master delay page. 4. Press [Back], 8 Screen button to return to the master page. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 269 This parameter is what increases the number of delays in the audio. Applies a filter to the delay and helps shape Filter 100Hz - 20000Hz the sound more appropriately. Rate Options 3/16 1/12 1/16 1/24 1/32 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 270: Master Reverb

    1. Press [Master] to select master section. Press again if needed until the ‘Master’ Page 1/3 is displayed. 2. Press [Reverb], 2 Screen button. 3. The four reverb parameters are presented on the master reverb page. 4. Press [Back], 8 Screen button to return to the master page. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 271 Predelay 0-100 triggered to the first reflections being heard. Diffusion emulates how much sound is dissipated. Essentially this is based on the Diffusion 0-100 time period between the early reflections. The wider, the thinner the reverb effect. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 272: Limiter

    1. Press [Master] to select master section. Press again if needed until the ‘Master’ Page 1/3 is displayed. 2. Press [Limiter], 5 Screen button. 3. The five limiter parameters are presented on the master limiter page. 4. Press [Back], 8 Screen button to return to the master page. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 273 Setting a limiter is an iterative process. Set up the source and fast attack and release then make small incremental adjustments while playing the song, starting with threshold. Once an appropriate gain reduction is reached tweak the attack and gain to further shape the sound. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 274: Saturation, Space & Bass Boost

    Screen button • Press [Bass Boost], 7 Screen button • Press [Space], 8 Screen button • The (Left) or (Right) buttons also navigate and select. 3. Turn (Jog) or Press [Up] or [Down] to adjust the setting. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 275 • Boost around 9kHz to give a sound more ‘air’ and brilliance. • A cut at 1kHz can help vocals by removing ‘honkiness’ • Cut at 300Hz to remove muddiness • Boost at 115Hz to add warmth. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 276 3. The five EQ parameters are presented on the master EQ page. 4. Press [Back], 8 Screen button to return to the master page. Master EQ 0m:00s P3.002 115 Hz 330 Hz 990 Hz 3000 Hz 9900 Hz Back 0.00 dB 0.00 dB 0.00 dB 0.0dB 0.0dB Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 277: Effect Config Options

    6. Press [Change], 6 Screen button to change the option. 7. Navigate with the 4 or 5 Screen button and press [Apply], 6 Screen button to accept the option. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 278 NOTES Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 279: Midi

    As such only one main clock should be declared. Also the transport of which device will stop and start the sequencing. These of course are design choices taken Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 280: Midi Definitions

    For example controls the clock and transport and is the central lead. A device which will be controlled by, and follow the primary lead device and which will be subservient by responding to the main control messages will be called a ‘secondary follower’. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 281: Midi Configuration

    Velocity can be recorded from an external MIDI controller, but this must be set in the recording options. Menu Option Description This option sets the recording options for the project. To record velocity from an external Project Recording Options controller one of the velocity inclusive options should be selected. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 282 Screen button to navigate to the desired parameter setting. Alternatively use [Left] or [Right] to navigate menus and Turn (Jog) or [Up] or [Down] to select a function. 6. Press [Apply], 6 Screen button to confirm the option that is highlighted. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 283: Typical Midi Configurations

    ENVELOPE Drum Machine MIXER VOLUME Polyend Medusa will follow the lead device as an extended part of of Tracker+ as will other devices. the MIDI Network. Devices should be configured to receive clock and transport and the MIDI Channel which Tracker+ communicates, for example, Channel 1.
  • Page 284 MIDI settings in the Live preferences page will need to be set ‘On’ for MIDI Ports, Input & Output. When controlling to/from Tracker+. External function, in Live should be on to use external sync settings and tempo is synchronised from Tracker+. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 285 Optional controller used for control channel 1. To record variable velocity into Tracker+ make sure the change (CC) messages on channel 2 Config > General > ‘Recording Options’ have a Velocity option enabled. Otherwise velocity is recorded at fixed value. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 286: Midi Instrument Overview

    Config > MIDI parameters to transmit the note values over MIDI. The MIDI transmitted will be based on the project tempo. Also remember that tempo FX can be applied to steps which would also affect the MIDI output timing. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 287 MIDI Channel 4 MIDI Channel 5 MIDI Channel 6 MIDI Channel 7 MIDI Channel 8 MIDI Channel 9 MIDI Channel 10 MIDI Channel 11 MIDI Channel 12 MIDI Channel 13 MIDI Channel 14 MIDI Channel 15 MIDI Channel 16 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 288: Handling Midi Velocity

    47. Note Step FX Velocity range is 0-100. Recording options set to ‘Velocity’ Note E1 recorded for instrument 8 at a recorded V100 velocity of 100. Note Step FX Velocity range is 0-100. Recording options set to ‘Velocity’ Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 289: Midi Cc Out

    This illustration shows that Control Change 74 is assigned to CC A, which in turn is assigned as FX2 with a value of 23. If, for example, Elektron Digitakt is the receiving device, this step will send a message to control the filter cutoff. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 290 Channel Volume (MSB) Channel Volume (LSB) L/R Balance (MSB) L/R Balance (LSB) Pan (MSB) Pan (LSB) Expression Pedal (MSB) Expression Pedal (LSB) Portamento Amount High Definition Velocity All sound off Reset all Local On / Off All notes off Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 291 MIDI CC configuration on a receiving device. Example: CC 74 is Filter Cutoff on Elektron’s Digitakt. 11. In this example, CC Number 74 will transmit a CC value of 50 over MIDI Channel 1 when the selected step is triggered. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 292: Midi Cc In

    Performance Effect Slot 8 Value - Top Row Performance Effect Slot 9 - Top Row Performance Effect Slot 10 Value - Top Row Performance Effect Slot 11 Value - Top Row Performance Effect Slot 12 Value - Top Row Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 293: Program Change

    The receiving device may have a configuration that is not an exact match. For example a program may start at 1 rather than 0. The offset may need to be taken into account in the Tracker+ step program change message. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 294: Midi Synthesizer

    MIDI. Tracker+ will operate as a secondary follower to an external controller which will be able to play and control Tracker+ instruments. This also brings a tight integration between Tracker+ and Polyend Play, Play+ and Tracker, where the MIDI CC is pre-mapped. MIDI IN MIDI OUT...
  • Page 295 MIDI NOTES While integration with Polyend Play+ is a build in feature for mapping Play’s controls, other MIDI controllers can also be used in Synthesiser Mode. Synthesizer Mode Select [Instrument Parameters] page 1/2. Instrument Screen Button [More] then Press [Instrument Synthesizer]...
  • Page 296 [Up] and [Down] Buttons or the (Jog) wheel will scroll the list. 6. The instrument parameters will adjust when controlled by the external MIDI controller. The changes are animated real time on the instrument parameter displays. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 297 Panning - Attack - Shape LFO Granular Position Amount Panning - Decay - Speed LFO Finetune Automation Type Panning Sustain Finetune - Attack - Shape LFO Panning Release Finetune - Decay - Speed LFO Panning Amount Finetune Sustain Finetune Release Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 298 NOTES Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 299: Performance Mode

    The effect values are then and improvisation environment. triggered by using the pad grid, where each column of pads relates to each of the 12 effects, giving 4 value options represented by pad rows per effect. These can be applied Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 300: Performance Mode Overview

    Performance FX REC Mode Press [Rec] to edit the perform configuration. The selections will be indicated red as will the effect selection bounding box. Effects can be configured and the values edited in REC mode of Perform. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 301: Performing - Quick Start

    8. To mute / unmute tracks, Hold [Shift] + Press [Track 1] - [Track 8], Screen buttons. 9. Press [Instrument Parameters] and [Perform] to toggle between audio instruments and perform to offer more variations while still performing. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 302: Selecting Tracks

    White Text = Unmuted Track 5 Track 8 Red = Effect will be applied Unlit = Effect not applied Black Text = Muted White Text = Unmuted Track 6 Unlit = Effect not applied Black Text = Muted Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 303: Perform Effect Values

    For example, with volume set at -10dB, the values are offset by each value, when triggered. Current Volume = -10dB -15dB Triggered Effect Value. Actual Value. -5dB -50dB Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 304: Configuring Effects

    Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Patt: 1 Patt: 1 Patt: 1 Patt: 1 Patt: 1 Patt: 1 Patt: 1 Patt: 1 Swap Effects Select Slot Hold [Shift] + [Right] / [Left] Press [Right] / [Left] Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 305 ‘Per Project’ will save on an individual project basis. Global is default. 7. Press [Apply] - 6 Screen button to confirm selection or [Cancel] - 3 Screen button to exit without changing. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 306: Perform Effects List

    Fwd, Back, Rnd, C1-C20 Pattern Play Mode Fixed or Predefined algorithm ‘C’ play modes 1-128 Pattern Length Total length (all tracks - selected or not) -12 to +12 Bit Depth Bit depth adjustment -100 to +100 Overdrive Overdrive adjustment Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 307: Remixing

    8. Trigger the pads to activate the alternate mixes based on the predefined ‘C’ Setting triggered. Also it is possible to use slot 1 as a dynamic and temporary change by holding [PAD] Row 1 and Turning (Jog). This will clear when released. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 308 Patt: 1 Patt: 1 Patt: 1 Change Pattern Change Pattern [Shift] + [Left] / [Right] [Shift] + [Up] / [Down] / (Jog) Change pending current Change is implemented pattern completion immediately Patt: 3 Patt: 1 Flash Red Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 309: Controlling Performances With Midi

    Ensure the MIDI settings for communication and the defined connection type are set correctly in the Config settings to ensure incoming MIDI control, clock, channel, transport etc are received correctly especially for the incoming CC data. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 310: Advanced Pattern Playback

    4. Press [Song] + [Play] to play a song. 5. Hold [Song] to temporarily display the song page of press [Song] to switch to the song page from the pattern page. 6. Hold [Shift] + [Track x] Screen button to mute or unmute a track. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 311 The (Jog) wheel can be used instead of the arrow keys. This will initiate a pattern change immediately. • Press [Pattern], 1 Screen button + [PAD], for the new pattern. This will initiate a pattern change immediately. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 312 NOTES Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 313: System

    Tracker+. But there firmware updates. Registration is performed at are also some tips that may be helpful beyond at Polyend.com. This section not only covers administrative duties. example system wide features but also is a catch all for...

  • Page 314: Device Registration

    System 13.1 Device Registration NOTES In order for Polyend to provide device support and to give access to future firmware updates, your Tracker+ must be registered on the Polyend website. ▌ REGISTRATION / SUPPORT CHECKLIST • Create an account at Polyend.com.

  • Page 315: Generic Firmware Update

    13.2 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 316: Emergency Firmware Update

    13.3 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 Tracker+ issues but should not be used as a regular process for updates.

  • Page 317: Resetting The Configuration

    2. In the main menu list select the ‘Firmware’ option using the screen navigation buttons. 3. In the Firmware sub menu select ‘Reset Config’. 4. Press [Apply], 6 Screen button and follow the prompts. Any previously changed settings will be restored back to default values. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 318: User Interface Style

    Use the screen navigation or arrows to select the desired option. 6. Press [Apply], 6 Screen button option to confirm the selection. 7. The desired setting will be visible on the screen or pads. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 319: Screen Capturing

    3. The screen will be captured and saved onto the SD card as a .BMP image file in the snapshots folder. SD Card /Root Directory Sub Folders /Snapshots Snapshot_001.bmp Snapshot_002.bmp Snapshot_003.bmp Screen Captured Files RGB 800 x 480 Windows BMP Format Snapshot_004.bmp Snapshot_005.bmp Snapshot_006.bmp Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 320: Games

    Default Games List (.nes) SD Card /Root Directory Alter_Ego Sub Folders Chase /Games LawnMower Utaco Additional, compatible .nes files can be downloaded from the web and when located in the /Games folder, will be accessible to ZoomingSecretary Tracker+. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 321: Sd Card Compatibility & Backing Up

    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 322 5. Paste, the copied folders into the ‘Tracker+ Backup’ sub-folder for the specific backup. 6. Return the SD card to Tracker+ for normal operation. SD Card Documents /Root Directory /Tracker+ Backup Sub Folders /Original SD Aug21 Copy / Paste /Backup1 SD May22 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 323: Usb Storage

    This allows files or samples to be transferred and data to be backed up to / from the SD Card. 8. To exit this mode, Press [Back], Screen button. The Tracker+ will switch back to normal operating mode. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 324 The on-board SD Card will be accessed in USB Note Instrument Pattern Storage mode directly over the USB connection. Paste Home Backspace Play Copy Insert Delete Shift Config 0m:00s P1.008 Project Settings USB Storage General USB Audio MIDI Metronome Firmware Metronome USB Storage Enter Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 325: Hexadecimal Option

    0’ to use standard decimal numbers starting at step 0, ‘Decimal, Steps from 1’ where the decimal system is used and steps start at 1, and the ‘Hexadecimal’ option for a classic tracker view. 6. Press [Apply], 6 Screen button. Hexadecimal to Decimal Converter Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 326: Official Specifications

    Line Output: • Output level 9 dBu peak (when 10k Ohm Load). • Signal to Noise Ratio: 97 dB. • Headphone Output: • Output level: 17.6 dB (when 16k Ohm Load) • Signal to Noise Ratio: 98 dB. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 327: Supplied Accessories

    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 documents. Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 328 NOTES Polyend Tracker+ Manual...

  • Page 329: Index

    Index Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 330 Audio Effects 234 Duplicate Pattern 58 Audio Output 246 Edit Steps 71 Backing Up 321 Effect 113,  266 Backward Loop 124 Envelope 115,  119 Band Pass 198 EQ 275,  283 Bass Boost 274 Equal Slicing 128 Bit Depth 202 Equalizer 238–239,  275,  283 Bitcrusher 237 Euclidean Patterns 88–89 Brightness 318 Expand Pattern 58 Export 226,  229 Chance 180 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 331 FX Types 104 LFO 115–116,  191–195 FX1 Button 14 LFO Shape 116 FX2 Button 14 LFO Speed 117 Limiter 238,  242,  272 Games 320 Line Input 214 Global Mixer 212 Live Recording 93,  95 Granular 135 Load 37 Grid Pads 14 Loop 125 Low Pass 197 High Pass 199 lower quality sample 47 Import Instruments 47 Macros 143 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 332 Perform Effects 306,  310 MIDI Instruments 286,  289 Perform Mode 14 MIDI Messages 206 Pingpong Loop 124 MIDI synthesizer 294 Play 14 MIDI Velocity 288 Play Mode 121 Playing Songs 260 Name 67 Polyphony 98 None 170,  172 Position 189,  194 Normalizer 236 Power Off 15 Note 96–97 Power On 15 Note Button 14 Preview 77,  79 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 333 Shrink Pattern 59 Recording Options 94 Slice 190 Render 98,  224–228 Song Mode 14,  253 Reset 316 Space 274 Reset Switch 13 Step FX Reference 169 Reverb 201,  270 Step Jump 81–82 Reverse 236 Swing 177,  179,  181 Reverse Sample 188,  204 Synth Macros 143,  206 Roll 181 Synthesizer 140 Synthesizer Mode 295 Sample Editor 14,  233 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 334 Tempo 40–41,  176,  178 Timestretch beat 244 Timestretch note 244 Track Mixer 211 Tracker Legacy Files 317 Tracks 18,  63,  67–69 Transient Slicing 128 Tune 203 USB 246 USB Audio 247 USB Power 13 USB Storage 323 User Interface Style 318 VAP 152 Volume 172,  187,  191 Wavetable 130,  138 Workflow 21 WT Smoother 133,  243 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 335 Index Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 336 Polyend Tracker+ Manual...
  • Page 337 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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