The Polyend Speculation Thread

We have already seen very innovative products from Polyend both Sequencers, samplers, synths and compressors.

What do you think Polyend would bring us next and why? :wink:

  • A new mixer, which can combine all the devices?
  • A new live effect device for mixing?
  • A new synthesizer?
  • A new sequencer?
  • A new drum machine
  • A new sampler

let the imagination run wild…

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A field desk? A club chair?

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Since i’m a moderator i guess i have to start with a disclaimer: :laughing:

I have absolutely no clue what they may or may not be up to for the future.

BUT - if i could wish for something?

I would love to see a DJ Style Mixer in a format that would look great between two trackers or other Polyend gear.

I have specific demands ! :joy:

  • 3 Stereo-Channel Inputs
  • 3 Band EQ, Crossfader and Headphone cueing (the regular things you’d expect from a good dj mixer)
  • Saturation-Modes
  • Punch in Effects
  • Two stereo sends and returns so i could output to the Polyend Press and maybe another Pedal.
  • Ideally it can send out MIDI Clock to atleast two devices and send a synced MIDI Start to restart a device once a new project is loaded.

Sigh… one can dream…

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maybe just start with simple stuff like a 50% sale for November December ?

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50%?! That’s quite an ask!

I heard some wanting a drum synthesizer!

I think a natural follow up to Synth for a Polyend product would be a drum machine similar to Synth but with Drum Engines. When I say that out loud, I would REALLLY want it to incorporate various Play elements in it’s generative/Chance/repeat function.

Will also point out that despite my Mod hat, I’m speculating just like anyone else and I have zero inside knowledge of anything coming up :slight_smile:

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Unless it has a built in espresso machine then your pitching short :joy::joy:

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My humble suggestion would be a sort of “hub” for Polyend devices: It has USB inputs, you can connect (and power) you devices from it and it serves as a multi channel mixer taking in all the USB audio channels from the connected devices, with flexible routing and external send fx. It also itself serves as a USB audio interface passing on whatever channels you’ve configured in it’s internal routing to the computer. Maybe some additional analog inputs for other gear. And of course a way to get the mix out (maybe even 2 or 3 different mixes), to make it work standalone without a computer. A reasonable amount of faders, knobs and a big, crisp display, of course.

I would also like a pony.

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I have specific demands ! :joy:

  • 3 Stereo-Channel Inputs
  • 3 Band EQ, Crossfader and Headphone cueing (the regular things you’d expect from a good dj mixer)
  • Saturation-Modes
  • Punch in Effects
  • Two stereo sends and returns so i could output to the Polyend Press and maybe another Pedal.
  • Ideally it can send out MIDI Clock to atleast two devices and send a synced MIDI Start to restart a device once a new project is loaded.

Sigh… one can dream…

Check out DriftIndustries Zero.

This thing’s USB-C port can even host midi and audio class compliant.

Not very far from what you’re dreaming about (and maybe beyond) :wink:

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On my side I wish for a very versatile groove box, taking ideas from Synth, Tracker and Play.

I mean Tracker is not a groove box workflow, but it can sample, Play is a proper groove box workflow but can’t sample. Maybe there is need for a product in between the two and that also includes all the engines of Synth.

Right now my preference goes to Poland’s tracker products because of the lack of sampling in the Play series.

If there had to be a new product category, yes maybe a mixer as some say, or why not a controller that takes cues form all the tactile and workflow pleasures we can find on their other products.

Oh jeez … i probably should have added “robust build”, to my demands :joy:

Why is that thing so small !? I mean it’s cute…
but no thanks - i very much prefer something more sturdy and less finnicky :laughing:

There’s a reason why dj mixers are a certain size.
I want to be able to throw a fader and not worry that my device goes flying at the same time :rofl:

I’m sure it’s a cool device, but that would not be for me and that’s ok.
It’s one of the reasons why i don’t like TE devices or things like the Yamaha Seqtrak.

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I have a few mini things (no longer much TE except PO-Speak which I love), but things like T8, NTS-1 and … Tracker mini. So I guess it’s more suitable for my type of setup.

Still in the mini world but very sturdy, I use the 1010music Bluebox. Very nice mixer with midi host and TRS MIDI I/O. It’s all on TRS though. If you want a big heavy mixer with MIDI, then you can go directly Xone 96 :sweat_smile:

The Roland MX1 was also a good idea (less in the djing world) with both analog audio/midi and USB audio/MIDI host functionality but it is kinda of an abandonware right now and it also has some defects or weird design choices like non class compliant audio/midi on the device port.

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You mean like those “bread and butter” devices, which Roland, Korg and Yamaha has been pushing for years too? [Motif, ModX, Krome, Jupiter-80]…etc…

Where you have too much in one box, without actually appreciating any of the features, which are usually bought by those guys who play cover songs at your 50+ birthday party?

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Though usually not fan of Roland’s products in terms of workflow, you can’t imagine how much I love my Roland Verselab MV1. I made much more than covers with it. Very inspiring device and surprisingly easy to use for a Roland product (very used in making mortal Kombat combo style workflows which I hate).

I think if Polyend puts its own creativity in a “do it all in the box” device like that, they can come up with something pretty good.

I already find we can pretty much make an album with the Tracker mini but could be great to have a groovebox workflow with sampling.

well, I was thinking more about the sample packs, but it would be nice to get some discounts on the gear too

A Broadway Musical.Yes Polyend needs to bring out a new musical. Perhaps one that’s a bit like Cats but made with other more musical species.

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Mate, tell it like it is. Polyend needs to support cover music artist.

Sublime renditions of Lady In Red utilising some secret sauce mojo box from Poland.

I didn’t see this before I posted the very same wishlist, kudos!

We can do that for Palettes. Will send out a code via email tomorrow.

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