# Feature Requests **URL:** https://backstage.polyend.com/c/feature-requests/16.md [Latest](https://backstage.polyend.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://backstage.polyend.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://backstage.polyend.com/tags.md) --- ## [How Feature Requests work](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/how-feature-requests-work/91)
**Author:** [@system](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/how-feature-requests-work/91 "2022-12-30T21:51:49Z")
Vote, propose and discuss new features and improvements. The Polyend team invites community members to propose and vote on wishes for our roadmap. We welcome wishes about our products, our website, this community space,… --- ## [Sample slicing mode](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/sample-slicing-mode/1057)
**Author:** [@troxx](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/troxx)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 9:46am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/sample-slicing-mode/1057 "2026-07-03T09:46:31Z")
What is the problem? There is currently no sample slicing feature available on Play. A drum loop for example will play through the whole sample length when triggered by an active step What do you want to achieve? A samp… --- ## [More than 2 step fx (Tracker Mini and Plus)](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/more-than-2-step-fx-tracker-mini-and-plus/8577)
**Author:** [@env](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/env)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/more-than-2-step-fx-tracker-mini-and-plus/8577 "2026-10-25T17:31:19Z")
The user wants to be able to use more than 2 step fx. This could happen by means of using the dsp power of the neighbouring track. A “through”-instrument could perhaps be an option for this by referencing to the track ad… --- ## [Looping on parts of a pattern](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/looping-on-parts-of-a-pattern/1111)
**Author:** [@djenzar](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/djenzar)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/looping-on-parts-of-a-pattern/1111 "2025-10-23T15:48:25Z")
Looping on a selectable set of steps in the pattern view would be awesome. What is the problem? The preview of selected steps only plays once while you sometimes might want to loop a section when you micro edit a patter… --- ## [Sampling via USB](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/sampling-via-usb/6115)
**Author:** [@alexandrosroussos](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/alexandrosroussos)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/sampling-via-usb/6115 "2025-08-14T12:17:51Z")
What is the problem? Currently the Tracker Mini / Tracker+ allow outputting audio as a USB audio device and through jack but audio input/sampling only works through the built-in mic or line input. What do you want to ac… --- ## [A:B conditions for each sequencer pass](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/a-b-conditions-for-each-sequencer-pass/909)
**Author:** [@reubenfinger](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/reubenfinger)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/a-b-conditions-for-each-sequencer-pass/909 "2026-10-21T14:19:53Z")
A:B conditions for playing steps on the Tracker. What is the problem? Missing more control of chance effects. What do you want to achieve? We have chance fx and random fx, but it would be nice to have control over how … --- ## [Allow patterns to play in certain orders and certain times - Song Mode](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/allow-patterns-to-play-in-certain-orders-and-certain-times-song-mode/116)
**Author:** [@Ohsomacho](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Ohsomacho)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 12:31am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/allow-patterns-to-play-in-certain-orders-and-certain-times-song-mode/116 "2025-09-24T00:31:51Z")
What is the problem? In the Play’s Song Mode it’s only possible to play individual patterns, or chain them sequentially. This basic implementation of Song Mode misses the possibility to easily create and update song stru… --- ## [8 tracks of MIDI and 8 tracks of audio](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/8-tracks-of-midi-and-8-tracks-of-audio/563)
**Author:** [@mr\_trick](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/mr_trick)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 12:58pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/8-tracks-of-midi-and-8-tracks-of-audio/563 "2024-09-11T12:58:17Z")
Provide the same approach to MIDI as on the Play, where you can switch between MIDI and Audio views to manage each. What is the problem? The Tracker only allows 8 tracks of audio in total, where the Play can do 16 (8 au… --- ## [Alternate Note Entry Mode](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/alternate-note-entry-mode/5942)
**Author:** [@Pizza2047](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Pizza2047)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 12:20pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/alternate-note-entry-mode/5942 "2025-08-14T12:20:50Z")
What is the problem? Currently (as of Mini Firmware 1.0.0), the only way to add Notes is by using the +/- Buttons on the Tracker Mini. This wish proposes an alternate input method that could be used for note entry. What… --- ## [Arpeggiator mode in MIDI tracks](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/arpeggiator-mode-in-midi-tracks/1118)
**Author:** [@troxx](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/troxx)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/arpeggiator-mode-in-midi-tracks/1118 "2025-02-04T18:09:42Z")
What is the problem? There is currently no Arpeggiator mode on Play. What do you want to achieve? An arpeggiator mode would assist the user with creating and recording more melodic lines on the Play, specifically with p… --- ## [Beat Slice mode allowing to play through to end of sample](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/beat-slice-mode-allowing-to-play-through-to-end-of-sample/890)
**Author:** [@dan.apeks](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/dan.apeks)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/beat-slice-mode-allowing-to-play-through-to-end-of-sample/890 "2026-10-24T22:33:40Z")
We need a mode where slices play from their respective marker “through” to the end of the sample (or as far as it can whilst the note is on) instead of stopping when it reaches the next marker. What is the problem? Curr… --- ## [Polyrhythm ( Different Track length in a pattern )](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/polyrhythm-different-track-length-in-a-pattern/8047)
**Author:** [@andreas-1674](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/andreas-1674)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 10:05am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/polyrhythm-different-track-length-in-a-pattern/8047 "2025-10-15T10:05:05Z")
What is the problem? Currently there is no way for tracks to have independent lengths. What do you want to achieve? The ability for a Pattern to play Polyrhythms Are there any workarounds? You can create “pseudo” polyr… --- ## [Free up FX slots by moving Velocity and Gate into the Note parameter](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/free-up-fx-slots-by-moving-velocity-and-gate-into-the-note-parameter/11816)
**Author:** [@Sineway](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Sineway)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 2:06am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/free-up-fx-slots-by-moving-velocity-and-gate-into-the-note-parameter/11816 "2026-06-10T02:06:57Z")
What is the problem? If you want to add some expressiveness to a sequence using Velocity and different note lengths (Gate), you’ve already used up both FX parameters and can no longer spice things up with more glitchy ef… --- ## [Possibility to have more and more accessible color schemes](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/possibility-to-have-more-and-more-accessible-color-schemes/872)
**Author:** [@scerifforosso](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/scerifforosso)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/possibility-to-have-more-and-more-accessible-color-schemes/872 "2026-02-04T16:47:49Z")
It would be very nice to have more and more accessible color schemes on the Tracker. Ideally users would be able to customize the UI color scheme, on top of the already available presets. What is the problem? Tracker of… --- ## [Applying the perform mode's effects permanently](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/applying-the-perform-modes-effects-permanently/878)
**Author:** [@ambivalence](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ambivalence)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/applying-the-perform-modes-effects-permanently/878 "2025-01-04T16:43:08Z")
What is the problem? Sometimes you just mess with the Perform mode and find that sound that you want to have in your next progression’s step/pattern, but you can’t have it right away. Instead, you need to twist the knobs… --- ## [Musical key and scale lock toggle for +/- buttons](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/musical-key-and-scale-lock-toggle-for-buttons/4362)
**Author:** [@ndguardian](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ndguardian)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 6:44am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/musical-key-and-scale-lock-toggle-for-buttons/4362 "2024-10-02T06:44:38Z")
For those that are not super musically inclined, it would be useful to have a quick toggle to restrict note entry to a preset scale and key to keep things in tune easily without guesswork, and to disable it in case the u… --- ## [Granular Length Step FX](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/granular-length-step-fx/760)
**Author:** [@renegadeandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/renegadeandroid)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 3:36am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/granular-length-step-fx/760 "2025-02-07T03:36:24Z")
The addition of a Granular Length Step FX could really expand creativity with the granular engine. Being able to adjust a length value per step would allow for some very interesting and cool sound manipulations. What is… --- ## [Randomise function for synth patch edit](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/randomise-function-for-synth-patch-edit/7381)
**Author:** [@beautron](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/beautron)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 8:05am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/randomise-function-for-synth-patch-edit/7381 "2025-08-31T08:05:09Z")
Being able to randomise the synth patch edit screen, as a start point for new patch generation would be really good. a key combo randomises all synth parameters, you can undo or randomise again. then edit & save. What … --- ## [Record perfect loops with external synth](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/record-perfect-loops-with-external-synth/1070)
**Author:** [@ameliagagarin](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ameliagagarin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/record-perfect-loops-with-external-synth/1070 "2026-01-07T07:57:34Z")
Tracker already allows to record an external synth sequenced from an internal sequence. It would be very useful to have the ability to tell Tracker how many steps you want to record and when to stop to make perfect loops… --- ## [Additional MIDI CC In Controls / External controller as a full-featured control surface](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/additional-midi-cc-in-controls-external-controller-as-a-full-featured-control-surface/11478)
**Author:** [@spacekid.90](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/spacekid.90)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/additional-midi-cc-in-controls-external-controller-as-a-full-featured-control-surface/11478 "2026-01-26T15:19:40Z")
While the Tracker Mini form factor is perfect for portabilty, it lacks immediate controls for efficient workflow. Same applies to Tracker+ in terms of controls. What is the problem? Tracker Mini/Tracker+ can receive MI… --- ## [Tracker Mini: Play+ Synth Engines](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-mini-play-synth-engines/6798)
**Author:** [@alexandrosroussos](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/alexandrosroussos)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 10:30am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-mini-play-synth-engines/6798 "2024-07-01T10:30:51Z")
This wish asks to bring the Synth Engines found on the Play+ to the Polyend Tracker Mini. We assume that the CPU of the Tracker Mini has sufficient resources/headroom to run these synth engines alongside the sample-ba… --- ## [Make synths easier to program](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/make-synths-easier-to-program/6926)
**Author:** [@radfaraf](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/radfaraf)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/make-synths-easier-to-program/6926 "2025-11-14T10:32:45Z")
Making synth patch editing a faster, more fluid and more enjoyable experience would be very welcome. What is the problem? Menu diving to program synths is a pain and not fun or playful. It is is cumbersome, and feels li… --- ## [Ability to name patterns](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/ability-to-name-patterns/1385)
**Author:** [@ameliagagarin](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ameliagagarin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/ability-to-name-patterns/1385 "2024-03-15T21:36:41Z")
Ability to name patterns. What is the problem? In Tracker, you can’t name a pattern. If you have a bunch of them to arrange a song you can get lost easily. You could name it as “intro” “bridge”, etc. And the names could… --- ## [Chromatic tuner / Spectral analysis for Sample Tuning](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/chromatic-tuner-spectral-analysis-for-sample-tuning/3494)
**Author:** [@jayeff](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/jayeff)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 5:15pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/chromatic-tuner-spectral-analysis-for-sample-tuning/3494 "2024-09-20T17:15:57Z")
What is the problem? Tuning samples is currently a by ear thing only and may not be as accurate as one may hope. Some users may even use external tools to tune their samples. What do you want to achieve? It would be use… --- ## [Ability to combine multiple chance options](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/ability-to-combine-multiple-chance-options/2875)
**Author:** [@ambivalence](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ambivalence)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/ability-to-combine-multiple-chance-options/2875 "2024-05-12T16:54:18Z")
What is the problem? “Chance” can be only used with one action at a time. We have only one layer of live randomization which can be limiting. “Randomize” setting allows some additional options, but it doesn’t provide liv… --- ## [Convert samples to mono](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/convert-samples-to-mono/9091)
**Author:** [@rhmtts](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/rhmtts)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/convert-samples-to-mono/9091 "2026-08-16T06:42:22Z")
It would be useful to add an effect for turning stereo samples to mono, for example to remove unwanted stereo information from basses and drum hits, undo overzealous stereo processing in breakbeats or separate out instru… --- ## [Change a parameter after the sample has begun (trigless trigs)](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/change-a-parameter-after-the-sample-has-begun-trigless-trigs/3227)
**Author:** [@anon80935742](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/anon80935742)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/change-a-parameter-after-the-sample-has-begun-trigless-trigs/3227 "2024-06-20T05:00:42Z")
What is the problem? You can’t change a parameter after a sample starts. What do you want to achieve? Change parameters after a sample has begun through the use of notes that have no sample connected to them (also known… --- ## [Generate new patterns in Performance mode](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/generate-new-patterns-in-performance-mode/950)
**Author:** [@ameliagagarin](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ameliagagarin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/generate-new-patterns-in-performance-mode/950 "2025-09-28T21:31:17Z")
Ability to create new patterns on the Tracker in Performance mode, mixing different tracks of different patterns What is the problem? Tracker’s Performance mode is very powerful and allows for spontaneous creativity. Ho… --- ## [Shift + Jogwheel to make changes in higher increments](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/shift-jogwheel-to-make-changes-in-higher-increments/758)
**Author:** [@fulhjort](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/fulhjort)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 10:58am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/shift-jogwheel-to-make-changes-in-higher-increments/758 "2024-03-15T10:58:14Z")
It would be a useful feature to be able to make changes in higher increments if you held shift while using the jogwheel on the Tracker. For example: if you’ve loaded a 10 second long sample and want to crop out 9 of tho… --- ## [Live-Recording directly on the Mini](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/live-recording-directly-on-the-mini/4817)
**Author:** [@keith](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/live-recording-directly-on-the-mini/4817 "2025-08-14T12:21:40Z")
Currently it is not possible to enter any notes in Live-Rec Mode directly on the Mini. While it’s obviously impossible to create a melodic part this way, it still should be possible to lay down the rhythmic progression,… [Next page](https://backstage.polyend.com/c/feature-requests/16.md?page=1)