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Groovebox Polyend Play

Sequence - Perform - Play
Polyend Play is probably the most flexible and inspiring Groovebox of all time. With more than 3,000 samples and 8-track sequencing, you can create direct rhythms and create your own rhythms using a variety of sequencing and variation tools. Choose and place your sounds anywhere on the matrix grid to create rhythms in a truly intuitive way. Switch to performance mode to create even more grooves, and if that’s not enough, take advantage of Play’s powerful sequencer to control your external equipment with 8 additional polyphonic MIDI tracks.

Play
Pick & Place - Find your sound among more than 3000 samples included and place it anywhere on the grid to start building your track.
Select and adjust - Easily and independently adjust step parameters with familiar commands based on samples at your fingertips.
Customize each song with 35 different playback modes, the Chance and Action Combo, Randomizer and Step Repeater functions.

No inspiration? Automatically fill the areas of your choice with smart filling options, including whole beats, random placement of steps and even Euclidean deviations.
Quickly move data such as steps, tracks, track pages, variants and patterns using simple selection and copy/paste commands.
Keep music in mind with scale filtering, playing only notes from the selected scale throughout the sequence.

Perform
Performance mode allows you to make non-destructive changes to tracks with effects such as Tune, Filter, Overdrive, Rearranger, Reverb, etc.
Record automation or change individual step values on the fly in real time, or even record mono or polyphonic MIDI from an external controller or built-in keyboard.

The customizable pattern sequence allows you to “map” entire sequences anywhere on the grid and execute them in real time.
Master; Reverb, Delay, Sound Enhancer, Limiter and Saturator effects are included to spice up your mix.
Instantly save and recall patterns - ideal in case of problems during a live performance.

Sequence
8 internal audio tracks and 8 individual polyphonic MIDI tracks combine for powerful integration with your existing instruments.
More than 30,000 track variations are available! This represents 128 patterns for 16 tracks, each individual track can contain up to 16 variations.
Each track can benefit from independent lengths (from 1 to 64 steps), different tempos, playback modes and even swing values. Perfect for polymetric and polyrhythmic sequences.

Control your synthesizers and drum machines on individual tracks with the ability to emit a separate set of MIDI values per track.
Full MIDI capabilities with flexible MIDI CC mapping per track for individual rotary buttons and the ability to connect an external controller for MIDI note input. You can also connect an external controller for MIDI note entry. In addition, you can produce chords, arpeggios, program and bank changes, pitch variations, a clock and much more…

Main features

  • Powerful sequencer with 8 audio tracks and 8 polyphonic MIDI tracks

  • Minimum learning time

  • Perform mode with real-time effects and punch-in

  • Song Creator function, intuitive and versatile

  • Portable and can be powered by external battery

Technical characteristics

  • 8 internal audio tracks

  • 8 polyphonic MIDI tracks (3 voices)

  • Speed, length and swing of independent tracks

  • 16 variations per track

  • 128 reasons per project

  • Advanced randomizer

  • Single step repeater

  • Chance-action combination

  • DJ style filter

  • Master FX (Reverb, Delay, Sound, Limiter, Saturation)

  • Unique Perform mode with tons of presets

  • High-quality sample packs included

Various

  • 5V/1A USB power supply via USB-C

  • Powered by an external battery, computer or wall adapter included

  • MIDI input and output (MIDI DIN to MIDI Mini adapter included)

  • 1/8" stereo output (1/8" to 1/4" stereo separator cable included)

  • 16 GB Micro SD card included with Micro SD to USB adapter

Dimensions and construction

  • Robust anodized aluminum front panel

  • High-quality mechanical keys and silicone pads

  • High resolution screen

  • Durable encoder and potentiometers

In the box

  • Food

  • Polyend USB C cable

  • 3.5 mm stereo adapter to 2x 6.3 mm female mono jack

  • Mini-jack to MIDI DIN adapter (Type B)

  • MicroSD card 16 GB

  • MicroSD to USB-A adapter

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