# Tracker **URL:** https://backstage.polyend.com/c/tracker/6.md [Latest](https://backstage.polyend.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://backstage.polyend.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://backstage.polyend.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Tracker category](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/about-the-tracker-category/17)
**Author:** [@system](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 10:07pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/about-the-tracker-category/17 "2022-12-23T22:07:09Z")
Standalone Audio Workstation. For more information, check the Polyend Tracker product page. --- ## [Request: OG Tracker Jog Wheel work around options](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/request-og-tracker-jog-wheel-work-around-options/25201)
**Author:** [@david.hays](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/david.hays)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 11:17pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/request-og-tracker-jog-wheel-work-around-options/25201 "2026-11-08T23:17:39Z")
maybe something as simple as shift arrow up, and shift arrow down changing in increments of 10 in most cases. If I could ignore the janky jog wheel more, i’d be super happy. just a thought cheers. --- ## [Song structure proposal](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/song-structure-proposal/25199)
**Author:** [@pointandclicksystems](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/pointandclicksystems)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/song-structure-proposal/25199 "2026-11-08T18:54:33Z")
just like ‘perform mode’ allows you to mix patterns per track for each pattern boundary, the song mode needs a way to do the same thing. every row or song step in song mode should be able to contain any pattern for every… --- ## [Who has interest in a phrase function?](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/who-has-interest-in-a-phrase-function/25198)
**Author:** [@pointandclicksystems](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/pointandclicksystems)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/who-has-interest-in-a-phrase-function/25198 "2026-11-08T18:50:44Z")
were you could convert a sequence to an instrument without resampling --- ## [Polymeter, rotate, chance conditions, per-track MIDI in](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/polymeter-rotate-chance-conditions-per-track-midi-in/25145)
**Author:** [@simone.iannicelli](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/simone.iannicelli)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/polymeter-rotate-chance-conditions-per-track-midi-in/25145 "2026-11-08T17:26:54Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [Tracker Emulator + Feature Module SDK + Firmware Builder](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-emulator-feature-module-sdk-firmware-builder/25193)
**Author:** [@ramsaylanier](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ramsaylanier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-emulator-feature-module-sdk-firmware-builder/25193 "2026-11-08T15:22:06Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [Another stupid question about builds and features](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/another-stupid-question-about-builds-and-features/25186)
**Author:** [@pointandclicksystems](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/pointandclicksystems)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/another-stupid-question-about-builds-and-features/25186 "2026-11-08T15:14:49Z")
so is the goal to amalgamate features from everybodys builds to a single build (CE)? or i assume that must be done voluntarily? otoh its all open source so that agreement is implied perhaps? because i see some feature… --- ## [Tracker mini/plus (maybe OG) midi implementation chart](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-mini-plus-maybe-og-midi-implementation-chart/25191)
**Author:** [@benny\_boy35](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/benny_boy35)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-mini-plus-maybe-og-midi-implementation-chart/25191 "2026-11-08T10:56:37Z")
Now that we have access to the firmware is it possible to easily document the midi implementation more clearly? e.g. rather than just the CC number that control elements of the performance screen also what the values 0-1… --- ## [Midi over USB-C](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/midi-over-usb-c/10441)
**Author:** [@dub909](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/dub909)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 4:56am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/midi-over-usb-c/10441 "2026-11-08T04:56:40Z")
Why doesn’t the op1-field or op-z work with the tracker mini usb-c port to enter notes on the tracker? I thought the mini was class compliant and supported midi over usb? --- ## [This is turning into a super sequencer](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/this-is-turning-into-a-super-sequencer/25180)
**Author:** [@pointandclicksystems](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/pointandclicksystems)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/this-is-turning-into-a-super-sequencer/25180 "2026-11-07T21:48:06Z")
much closer to what i would have wished for a year ago or more. polyend was definitely holding back on purpose. seems a bit silly to me. i dont see a good reason for it unless they knew they would do this and needed f… --- ## [Modular Trackular mods on CE firmware?](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/modular-trackular-mods-on-ce-firmware/25187)
**Author:** [@zak.nizamis](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/zak.nizamis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/modular-trackular-mods-on-ce-firmware/25187 "2026-11-07T18:18:10Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [Tracker Mini Custom Firmware - Performance FX Scenes](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-mini-custom-firmware-performance-fx-scenes/25142)
**Author:** [@ramsaylanier](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ramsaylanier)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-mini-custom-firmware-performance-fx-scenes/25142 "2026-11-06T22:44:20Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [Opentracker-SY Fork](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/opentracker-sy-fork/25110)
**Author:** [@syamajala](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/syamajala)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/opentracker-sy-fork/25110 "2026-11-06T19:24:11Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [Drum machine mode Tracker OG](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/drum-machine-mode-tracker-og/25184)
**Author:** [@daniel030891](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/daniel030891)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/drum-machine-mode-tracker-og/25184 "2026-11-06T17:04:18Z")
Hello everyone! To be honest, I wasn’t really a fan of the Polyend Tracker OG workflow at first. While it’s a very capable machine, I struggled to make music quickly with it, and it didn’t integrate smoothly with my har… --- ## [Mini MIDI Keyboard](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mini-midi-keyboard/4206)
**Author:** [@SeanMichaelJohnston](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/SeanMichaelJohnston)\ **Replies:** 433\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mini-midi-keyboard/4206 "2026-11-06T16:52:21Z")
This is an idea I have been working on for the Tracker Mini. The Mod lever doubles as a sustain when pushed. Octave lever resets when pushed. Any feedback from this community is appreciated. --- ## [Thinking about a Mac companion for prepping and varying Tracker patterns. Worth building?](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/thinking-about-a-mac-companion-for-prepping-and-varying-tracker-patterns-worth-building/24944)
**Author:** [@jarllyng](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/jarllyng)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 9:11am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/thinking-about-a-mac-companion-for-prepping-and-varying-tracker-patterns-worth-building/24944 "2026-11-06T09:11:53Z")
I’ve been a software developer for a long time, and I make breakbeat and IDM on a Tracker+ in my own time. Part of what I like about the Tracker is that it makes you think differently than a knob-per-function synth. Ever… --- ## [Midi Connection Troubles](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/midi-connection-troubles/25179)
**Author:** [@cstimko](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/cstimko)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/midi-connection-troubles/25179 "2026-11-06T00:12:39Z")
I recently purchased a Polyend Tracker+ to add some drum machine and midi record/playback capabilities to a setup I have with a Moog Grandmother and an ASM Hydrasynth. I was previously using a Novation Circuit Tracks in… --- ## [bazillOS 0.9 for Tracker Mini — a different culture](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/bazillos-0-9-for-tracker-mini-a-different-culture/25177)
**Author:** [@kidbee85](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/kidbee85)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/bazillos-0-9-for-tracker-mini-a-different-culture/25177 "2026-11-05T20:30:33Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [PolySteps 16 for Tracker+: polymeter, multi-solo and MIDI recording](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/polysteps-16-for-tracker-polymeter-multi-solo-and-midi-recording/25175)
**Author:** [@wkupmfkr](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/wkupmfkr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/polysteps-16-for-tracker-polymeter-multi-solo-and-midi-recording/25175 "2026-11-05T13:40:52Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [8 Non-tracker firmwares for the og tracker](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/8-non-tracker-firmwares-for-the-og-tracker/25125)
**Author:** [@semierendonmez](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/semierendonmez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/8-non-tracker-firmwares-for-the-og-tracker/25125 "2026-11-05T10:48:37Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [Retrack :: a from-scratch 4-track looper firmware for the OG Tracker](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/retrack-a-from-scratch-4-track-looper-firmware-for-the-og-tracker/25165)
**Author:** [@math0ne](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/math0ne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/retrack-a-from-scratch-4-track-looper-firmware-for-the-og-tracker/25165 "2026-11-04T21:48:22Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [Has the cc list been updated for external control on ce? or is this learnable now?](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/has-the-cc-list-been-updated-for-external-control-on-ce-or-is-this-learnable-now/25162)
**Author:** [@pointandclicksystems](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/pointandclicksystems)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/has-the-cc-list-been-updated-for-external-control-on-ce-or-is-this-learnable-now/25162 "2026-11-04T20:50:25Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [List of all available custom firmwares](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/list-of-all-available-custom-firmwares/25159)
**Author:** [@Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Sandroid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/list-of-all-available-custom-firmwares/25159 "2026-11-04T15:36:13Z")
In order to prevent custom firmwares getting lost underneath all the topics, here’s a list of all known custom firmwares available right now. :information\_source: INFO If you’d like to be added or removed, from this … --- ## [Tracker-plus not powering on](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-plus-not-powering-on/14690)
**Author:** [@blakex4000](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/blakex4000)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-plus-not-powering-on/14690 "2026-11-04T09:37:27Z")
I bought my Tracker + brand new on 7/1/24 and as of today on 10/4/24 my Tracker + will not power on. I have tried different cables and power banks and nothing has worked. My Tracker + has been in the same place inside … --- ## [Info on wavetable envelopes and LFOs](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/info-on-wavetable-envelopes-and-lfos/25150)
**Author:** [@pointandclicksystems](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/pointandclicksystems)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/info-on-wavetable-envelopes-and-lfos/25150 "2026-11-03T22:31:44Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [Would love an offline basic additive synth](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/would-love-an-offline-basic-additive-synth/25152)
**Author:** [@pointandclicksystems](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/pointandclicksystems)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/would-love-an-offline-basic-additive-synth/25152 "2026-11-03T20:02:07Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [How do i designate a sample as stream from sd?](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/how-do-i-designate-a-sample-as-stream-from-sd/25148)
**Author:** [@john.boys](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/john.boys)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/how-do-i-designate-a-sample-as-stream-from-sd/25148 "2026-11-03T19:25:30Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [BULUT - a granular workstation for the og tracker](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/bulut-a-granular-workstation-for-the-og-tracker/25124)
**Author:** [@semierendonmez](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/semierendonmez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/bulut-a-granular-workstation-for-the-og-tracker/25124 "2026-11-02T16:15:58Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [Heavily modded opentracker fork](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/heavily-modded-opentracker-fork/25123)
**Author:** [@semierendonmez](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/semierendonmez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/heavily-modded-opentracker-fork/25123 "2026-11-02T15:21:33Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… --- ## [track3r-os 1.1.0: community firmware for the original Tracker](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/track3r-os-1-1-0-community-firmware-for-the-original-tracker/25121)
**Author:** [@ill\_trackerio](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ill_trackerio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/track3r-os-1-1-0-community-firmware-for-the-original-tracker/25121 "2026-11-02T15:19:56Z")
:warning: DISCLAIMER: All community-created firmwares and modifications are provided “AS IS” without official warranty, support, or maintenance from Polyend. Installing and running custom builds is done entirely at you… [Next page](https://backstage.polyend.com/c/tracker/6.md?page=1)