# Archive **URL:** https://backstage.polyend.com/c/feature-requests/archive/18.md [Latest](https://backstage.polyend.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://backstage.polyend.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://backstage.polyend.com/tags.md) --- ## [Tracker's Song- / Pattern- / Instrument-Files Documentation / Specifications](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/trackers-song-pattern-instrument-files-documentation-specifications/4526)
**Author:** [@Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Sandroid)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/trackers-song-pattern-instrument-files-documentation-specifications/4526 "2026-06-18T08:47:05Z")
As of Firmware 1.7 the .mod and .it format support has been removed. :information\_source: Update: As of Firmware 1.1 for the Tracker Mini and Firmware 1.8 for the OG Tracker, support to import / export has been added … --- ## [Arpeggiator Function for MIDI / Synth engines](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/arpeggiator-function-for-midi-synth-engines/23814)
**Author:** [@n.mcbee](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/n.mcbee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 12:32pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/arpeggiator-function-for-midi-synth-engines/23814 "2025-11-16T12:32:39Z")
What is the problem? An arpeggiator function is common among most synth devices and a very common way producers develop ideas. The Play+ does not have a built in arpeggiator while he function is already built out on the… --- ## [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… --- ## [Play+: USB Sample/File management](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/play-usb-sample-file-management/6774)
**Author:** [@Reno](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Reno)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 7:36pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/play-usb-sample-file-management/6774 "2025-11-13T19:36:32Z")
This wish requests File Transfer/Management via USB, either through conventional means or through a dedicated Software. What is the problem? Can’t load and manage samples on the SD Card without removing the SD Card and … --- ## [Trigger Chord Mode w/External Midi](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/trigger-chord-mode-w-external-midi/18133)
**Author:** [@itattracts](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/itattracts)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/trigger-chord-mode-w-external-midi/18133 "2025-11-03T15:36:04Z")
OFFICIALLY ADDED TO FIRMWARE 1.3 Synth downloads • Polyend What is the problem? I can hit a single note/pad on the Synth in chord mode and a chord plays. If I trigger that same note externally using a Tracker + (or othe… --- ## [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… --- ## [Playing chord from external sequencer](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/playing-chord-from-external-sequencer/22053)
**Author:** [@fponsiglione](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/fponsiglione)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 8:53am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/playing-chord-from-external-sequencer/22053 "2025-10-17T08:53:51Z")
What is the problem? It’s not possible to play chords via midi programming single notes from a external sequencer (e.g. Oxione) What should this feature achieve? Give the possibility to use internal chords playing and p… --- ## [Add ability for Step to only listen to one MIDI channel](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/add-ability-for-step-to-only-listen-to-one-midi-channel/20703)
**Author:** [@dswitkin](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/dswitkin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/add-ability-for-step-to-only-listen-to-one-midi-channel/20703 "2025-09-01T16:37:05Z")
What is the problem? Currently Step listens to all MIDI channels. This is a problem because it will inadvertently respond to PC and CC messages meant for other devices in the MIDI chain. In other words, Step basically ca… --- ## [Notch / Band Reject Filter](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/notch-band-reject-filter/23386)
**Author:** [@matthismeyer](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/matthismeyer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/notch-band-reject-filter/23386 "2025-08-26T14:01:27Z")
What is the problem? EQ only exists on the master What should this feature achieve? Adding a notch/band reject filter to the existing filter types would allow for a little more flexibility when scultping the sound of sa… --- ## [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,… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Guitar amp simulations](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/guitar-amp-simulations/23136)
**Author:** [@stefan.kuster](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/stefan.kuster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 6:28pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/guitar-amp-simulations/23136 "2025-08-10T18:28:54Z")
What is the problem? Guitar amp sims! What should this feature achieve? Amp sims Are there any workarounds? No Any links to related discussions? – Any references to other products? – --- ## [Easier Resampling / Shortcuts](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/easier-resampling-shortcuts/22087)
**Author:** [@twheelmaker](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/twheelmaker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 11:27am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/easier-resampling-shortcuts/22087 "2025-06-29T11:27:42Z")
What is the problem? Resampling requires exporting whole stems, removing sd card, editing elseware and bringing it back in. This is wasteful in time and disk space requiring cleanup What should this feature achieve? “Re… --- ## [MIDI Engine for Synth](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/midi-engine-for-synth/16400)
**Author:** [@robi](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/robi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/midi-engine-for-synth/16400 "2025-06-12T16:50:25Z")
This wish proposes a simple 9th Engine called MIDI. Tt would free up cpu and memory. So instead of always 3 Synth-Engines loaded, a user can load one, or two “MIDI-Engines” to use the chordstuff, arps, sequencers and Pa… --- ## [Ability to select patterns 49 and above with the pads](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/ability-to-select-patterns-49-and-above-with-the-pads/10227)
**Author:** [@jack](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/jack)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 11:02am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/ability-to-select-patterns-49-and-above-with-the-pads/10227 "2025-06-04T11:02:08Z")
In pattern mode the grid will light up patterns that are not blank. However once you fill the first 48 patterns, anything above that cannot be seen / lit up. What is the problem? It is hard to tell what patterns are bl… --- ## [Pattern-View: Queuing Patterns via Pads](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/pattern-view-queuing-patterns-via-pads/5657)
**Author:** [@Meitao](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Meitao)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 10:59am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/pattern-view-queuing-patterns-via-pads/5657 "2025-06-04T10:59:27Z")
In Pattern Mode/View it is currently possible to switch patterns when holding the Pattern Screen-Key in three different ways: Pressing a Pad - which will immediately switch pattern Pressing Arrow Up / Down - which will… --- ## [Pattern colors in Song Mode](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/pattern-colors-in-song-mode/21335)
**Author:** [@Origami\_Poltergeist](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Origami_Poltergeist)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/pattern-colors-in-song-mode/21335 "2025-05-27T13:31:05Z")
What is the problem? When the user is in song mode, each pattern is white. This can make it difficult to remember where certain patterns are for various tracks and organize them the across song. What should this feature… --- ## [Pass through MIDI (notably CC) during play / performance modes](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/pass-through-midi-notably-cc-during-play-performance-modes/20737)
**Author:** [@sean-3086](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/sean-3086)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/pass-through-midi-notably-cc-during-play-performance-modes/20737 "2025-05-11T20:28:23Z")
What is the problem? It is common to connect a keyboard or other controller device to the Tracker as MIDI In for recording, and then have the Tracker connected to downstream synthesizers as MIDI Out for playing. Unfortu… --- ## [Perform mode’s pitch shift should change midi notes](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/perform-mode-s-pitch-shift-should-change-midi-notes/4118)
**Author:** [@choogaface](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/choogaface)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/perform-mode-s-pitch-shift-should-change-midi-notes/4118 "2025-04-30T15:25:29Z")
When in perform mode, red transpose buttons should also change the notes in MIDI tracks. What is the problem? If you are using external synths, you would want all pitched sounds to modulate, whether they are samples or … --- ## [Ability to play and record finger drumming style performance with both hands](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/ability-to-play-and-record-finger-drumming-style-performance-with-both-hands/830)
**Author:** [@ambivalence](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ambivalence)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 8:12am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/ability-to-play-and-record-finger-drumming-style-performance-with-both-hands/830 "2025-04-30T08:12:21Z")
What is the problem? Currently players have the ability to play different notes of the same sample using the View Controller. However, they can’t play multiple samples at once, finger drumming style. What do you want to… --- ## [Allow triggering chords from MIDI](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/allow-triggering-chords-from-midi/16712)
**Author:** [@luiscosta.music](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/luiscosta.music)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/allow-triggering-chords-from-midi/16712 "2025-03-10T18:55:32Z")
What is the problem? Currently if a synth is set to Chord mode, if you trigger it via an external MIDI controller it will only play the note being sent and not the chord. This makes it impossible to properly sequence fro… --- ## [Draw Envelopes (Filter, Resonance, Pan, Amp, Etc)](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/draw-envelopes-filter-resonance-pan-amp-etc/19469)
**Author:** [@vlaanderenarjan](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/vlaanderenarjan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/draw-envelopes-filter-resonance-pan-amp-etc/19469 "2025-03-16T18:25:30Z")
What is the problem? There is no ability to draw in envelopes for more variance sound. (Compared to ADSR, and LFO) This distupts workflow from having to do this on another piece of kit. What should this feature achieve… --- ## [Clipping Meter for Polyend Synth](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/clipping-meter-for-polyend-synth/17174)
**Author:** [@BROCKSTAR](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/BROCKSTAR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 7:10pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/clipping-meter-for-polyend-synth/17174 "2025-03-10T19:10:15Z")
What is the problem? It’s not drastic, but a clipping meter in the mixer section would be very nice. What should this feature achieve? Basically just a way to tell if you’re clipping the signal, getting too hot. I under… --- ## [Black and white piano touch](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/black-and-white-piano-touch/16670)
**Author:** [@djtophe](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/djtophe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/black-and-white-piano-touch/16670 "2025-03-10T18:58:17Z")
What is the problem? There is not Black and white piano touch in grid Please add a black and white touch design on all pad, and when press a touch, run sound all synth enabled What should this feature achieve? For all … --- ## [Ability to record chords from incoming midi](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/ability-to-record-chords-from-incoming-midi/16916)
**Author:** [@mikejarod](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/mikejarod)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 8:24pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/ability-to-record-chords-from-incoming-midi/16916 "2025-03-07T20:24:18Z")
What is the problem? Usecase 1: I have many chords progressions from unfinished songs in my daw. I would like to be able to get these into Chord Packs. Usecase 2: I would like to get chords I play on an external midi de… --- ## [On fill fail over to other bank when synth is not found](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/on-fill-fail-over-to-other-bank-when-synth-is-not-found/18247)
**Author:** [@kristo.kaiv](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/kristo.kaiv)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 9:25am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/on-fill-fail-over-to-other-bank-when-synth-is-not-found/18247 "2025-03-02T09:25:20Z")
What is the problem? i love to use chords but some packs don’t have synth defined. if that happens it would be nice to instead get a menu to fall back to one of the other categories like drums or stabs or whatever and st… --- ## [Pattern Number Shift](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/pattern-number-shift/19043)
**Author:** [@mrgreenlafleur](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/mrgreenlafleur)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/pattern-number-shift/19043 "2025-02-27T21:50:33Z")
What is the problem? Patterns are set to a particular number in Pattern and Song Mode. Pattern 1 is always Pattern 1, etc. The problem is that if you create Pattern 1, then create, say, Patterns 2-7, then want to go bac… --- ## [Press \<\\> for CAPS](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/press-shift-for-caps/18339)
**Author:** [@hainezee](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/hainezee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/press-shift-for-caps/18339 "2025-02-03T16:43:52Z")
What is the problem? Capitalising letters requires unnecessary steps when typing. What should this feature achieve? Enable the “Shift” button to capitalise letters when in qwerty/keyboard view. Are there any workaround… --- ## [Empty MIDI synth engine](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/empty-midi-synth-engine/17962)
**Author:** [@roberto.preste](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/roberto.preste)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 7:55am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/empty-midi-synth-engine/17962 "2025-01-29T07:55:21Z")
What is the problem? When using Synth to control a DAW through MIDI, it is currently not possible to assign all 9 Parameter knobs to control arbitrary external elements. Based on the synth engine loaded, only knobs origi… [Next page](https://backstage.polyend.com/c/feature-requests/archive/18.md?page=1)