# \#midi-sequencer **URL:** https://backstage.polyend.com/tag/midi-sequencer/62.md [Latest](https://backstage.polyend.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://backstage.polyend.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://backstage.polyend.com/tags.md) --- ## [Recording MIDI CC from external source](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/recording-midi-cc-from-external-source/2365)
**Author:** [@galak8](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/galak8)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:43am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/recording-midi-cc-from-external-source/2365 "2026-07-16T04:43:24Z")
What is the problem? On the Play, MIDI CC values can be set per step or recorded from the encoder motion, but it is not possible to record them from an external midi controller. What do you want to achieve? Improve the … --- ## [Using Play's grid as a general purpose midi launchpad](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/using-plays-grid-as-a-general-purpose-midi-launchpad/3924)
**Author:** [@ambivalence](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ambivalence)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/using-plays-grid-as-a-general-purpose-midi-launchpad/3924 "2026-02-23T17:29:15Z")
It would be great to have a mode turning Play into general purpose MIDI launch pad. What is the problem? There are many ways the Play’s beautiful grid could be used, but current firmware doesn’t allow the launchpad capa… --- ## [Easily set the MIDI & Synth length of notes in Piano Roll view](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/easily-set-the-midi-synth-length-of-notes-in-piano-roll-view/7492)
**Author:** [@halabysenerman](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/halabysenerman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/easily-set-the-midi-synth-length-of-notes-in-piano-roll-view/7492 "2025-10-14T20:17:35Z")
What is the problem? Setting the note length for MIDI or Synths in the Piano Roll requires double clicking the Volume knob and then accurately changing the knob. This requires many steps for an action that is rather freq… --- ## [Select MIDI-out for each audio track](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/select-midi-out-for-each-audio-track/3527)
**Author:** [@femtopoint](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/femtopoint)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 11:17am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/select-midi-out-for-each-audio-track/3527 "2025-05-20T11:17:42Z")
Add the ability to select a MIDI-out destination for each of the audio tracks. If an output is selected, then note and velocity information, that is recorded on the audio track will be transmitted to the selected output.… --- ## [When receiving external clock, the Play plays on pressing the PLAY button even if it has not received a MIDI START](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/when-receiving-external-clock-the-play-plays-on-pressing-the-play-button-even-if-it-has-not-received-a-midi-start/20531)
**Author:** [@sean-3086](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/sean-3086)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 10:42am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/when-receiving-external-clock-the-play-plays-on-pressing-the-play-button-even-if-it-has-not-received-a-midi-start/20531 "2025-05-05T10:42:00Z")
Bug Description MIDI Clock is modal. It is only valid as a synchronization mechanism after a MIDI START or CONTINUE and before a MIDI STOP. Outside these bounds, MIDI Clock serves just one purpose: to get devices “war… --- ## [When under external clock, pressing PLAY or SHIFT+PLAY causes the Play to play its first step incorrectly](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/when-under-external-clock-pressing-play-or-shift-play-causes-the-play-to-play-its-first-step-incorrectly/20530)
**Author:** [@sean-3086](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/sean-3086)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 10:25am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/when-under-external-clock-pressing-play-or-shift-play-causes-the-play-to-play-its-first-step-incorrectly/20530 "2025-05-05T10:25:21Z")
Bug Description This happens in either Pattern mode or in standard mode. If the Play is being driven by an external clock, pressing PLAY or SHIFT+PLAY (1) causes the Play to warn musician that the Play is being driven b… --- ## [Play Chain mode resets to Play mode and violates MIDI START rules on a Play using external MIDI clock and transport](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/play-chain-mode-resets-to-play-mode-and-violates-midi-start-rules-on-a-play-using-external-midi-clock-and-transport/20529)
**Author:** [@sean-3086](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/sean-3086)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 9:53am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/play-chain-mode-resets-to-play-mode-and-violates-midi-start-rules-on-a-play-using-external-midi-clock-and-transport/20529 "2025-05-05T09:53:42Z")
Bug Description I am working on connecting a Tracker with a Play. The Tracker’s transport and clock are sent to the Play. Play Chain mode is broken with regard to an external MIDI STOP in two ways. When receiving a … --- ## [Inability to adress lowest octave in MIDI view](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/inability-to-adress-lowest-octave-in-midi-view/4257)
**Author:** [@lubopanak](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/lubopanak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/inability-to-adress-lowest-octave-in-midi-view/4257 "2025-04-30T21:09:19Z")
Bug Description In the MIDI view when changing the note, we are not able to enter the lowest octave. The C0 which is the lowest note able to enter sends midi event with note number 12, when trying to enter lower note on… --- ## [Allow colorblind people to configure the Play+ synth pad colors](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/allow-colorblind-people-to-configure-the-play-synth-pad-colors/6965)
**Author:** [@sebastien.barre](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/sebastien.barre)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 8:43am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/allow-colorblind-people-to-configure-the-play-synth-pad-colors/6965 "2024-12-07T08:43:44Z")
It would be nice for colorblind people to be able to customize the color of the synth pads on the Play+. What is the problem? 1 in 12 men are colorblind, while 1 in 200 women have the condition. I just received my Play+… --- ## [Clock in fails with Midi In USB Notes In Fails with USB In](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/clock-in-fails-with-midi-in-usb-notes-in-fails-with-usb-in/7256)
**Author:** [@tallguyclark](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/tallguyclark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/clock-in-fails-with-midi-in-usb-notes-in-fails-with-usb-in/7256 "2025-04-02T15:42:40Z")
Bug Description. When trying to use Live to sync the PP the Play does not recognize the clock in, nor any notes played using the external instrument midi channel with the Play set for Midi in USB. The device does wor… --- ## [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… --- ## [MIDI Out Timing Issues](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/midi-out-timing-issues/7907)
**Author:** [@adam.pugliese](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/adam.pugliese)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/midi-out-timing-issues/7907 "2024-12-04T15:55:37Z")
Bug Description When using the Play as my setup’s “brain”/master clock and sequencer, the MIDI timing that it sends to my external devices sounds unsteady. Like if it was a drummer, I’d think they were a little drunk and… --- ## [Muting a MIDI track only mutes notes, not CC values for the steps](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/muting-a-midi-track-only-mutes-notes-not-cc-values-for-the-steps/16403)
**Author:** [@3xm](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/3xm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/muting-a-midi-track-only-mutes-notes-not-cc-values-for-the-steps/16403 "2024-11-28T13:52:49Z")
Bug Description When a MIDI track is muted, only the note events are cancelled. CC values applied to the muted steps are still trasmitted. Steps to Reproduce Connect an external synth via MIDI. Enter some MIDI notes on… --- ## [Dynamic sync when changing track speed](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/dynamic-sync-when-changing-track-speed/7786)
**Author:** [@rpickle](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/rpickle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 11:38am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/dynamic-sync-when-changing-track-speed/7786 "2024-11-17T11:38:45Z")
What is the problem? When changing the track speed of a track (e.g. to 1/3 or 2) the newly changed track very likely won’t be in sync anymore, requiring a full stop/start restart to hear what it will sound like. What do… --- ## [Touch encoders stop responding after long sessions](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/touch-encoders-stop-responding-after-long-sessions/7734)
**Author:** [@pandigital](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/pandigital)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/touch-encoders-stop-responding-after-long-sessions/7734 "2024-10-30T23:20:18Z")
Bug Description During jam sessions using samples and synths the touch sensitive encoders stop responding to touch, and the screen only changes to the selected item when the encoder itself is rotated to change a paramete… --- ## [Scale per track on Play](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/scale-per-track-on-play/1520)
**Author:** [@kkapugi](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/kkapugi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 10:34am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/scale-per-track-on-play/1520 "2024-10-11T10:34:01Z")
What is the problem? Currently, the Scale setting on the Play is a global setting. What do you want to achieve? The option to set Scale per track. This would be immensely useful in certain scenarios. For example, a user… --- ## [Play+ not recognized by Expert Sleepers FH-2](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/play-not-recognized-by-expert-sleepers-fh-2/7773)
**Author:** [@Mattes](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Mattes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/play-not-recognized-by-expert-sleepers-fh-2/7773 "2024-10-10T16:06:20Z")
Bug Description Polyend Play+ and Expert Sleepers FH-2 not communicating with each other. Worked perfect with the Play, but not working anymore with the Play+. Play+ is hooked up to the FH-2 via USB, receives power from… --- ## [Chord type quantizer for midi sequences](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/chord-type-quantizer-for-midi-sequences/14089)
**Author:** [@ejjdejonggplpoaeb](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ejjdejonggplpoaeb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/chord-type-quantizer-for-midi-sequences/14089 "2024-10-08T14:02:18Z")
What is the problem? When creating a midi sequence, in a selected scale, using the chord mode, the chords that are not in the scale are highlighted with a \[-\] after the chord name. When the user sets a root note and an a… --- ## [Double the polyphonic power as a MIDI sequencer](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/double-the-polyphonic-power-as-a-midi-sequencer/13809)
**Author:** [@elegant.book6772](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/elegant.book6772)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 5:11am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/double-the-polyphonic-power-as-a-midi-sequencer/13809 "2024-09-23T05:11:54Z")
What is the problem? Both sequencers for the internal Audio samples and external MIDI are separated on Play / Play+. Therefore the maximum of polyphony is limited or split up / allocated less flexible. The user doesn’t h… --- ## [Fixed midi channel per track](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/fixed-midi-channel-per-track/14295)
**Author:** [@erikginn](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/erikginn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/fixed-midi-channel-per-track/14295 "2024-09-18T14:57:16Z")
Hi! Is it possible to configure a fixed midi channel per track instead of a changing midi channel per step? For example track 1 = midi USB1, track 2 = midi USB 2 etc Thanks! Kind regards, Erik --- ## ["MIDI Channel Not Staying Fixed and Random Effect Disappearing – Need Help!"](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/midi-channel-not-staying-fixed-and-random-effect-disappearing-need-help/14176)
**Author:** [@malikkayaalp](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/malikkayaalp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/midi-channel-not-staying-fixed-and-random-effect-disappearing-need-help/14176 "2024-09-12T15:21:48Z")
"Hello everyone. I recently got a Polyend Play, and it’s been an amazing device for me. I also own an Elektron Digitakt and Syntakt, both of which have great sequencers. However, I wanted something that allows me to take… --- ## [When using Fill in MIDI track, use Work-Step JACK Channel instead of default](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/when-using-fill-in-midi-track-use-work-step-jack-channel-instead-of-default/6234)
**Author:** [@baj](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/baj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 9:24am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/when-using-fill-in-midi-track-use-work-step-jack-channel-instead-of-default/6234 "2024-07-24T09:24:03Z")
When using Fill in MIDI track, use Current JACK Channel instead of defaulting to JACK CHANNEL 1 (or the one set up as default in the settings). Using a default value is useless if the user has more than 1 external devic… --- ## [Apply the sidechain track to the midi tracks](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/apply-the-sidechain-track-to-the-midi-tracks/12018)
**Author:** [@BEAT91](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/BEAT91)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 8:40am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/apply-the-sidechain-track-to-the-midi-tracks/12018 "2024-06-20T08:40:40Z")
What is the problem? The option to use an audio track as sidechain input for the master limiter only affects the 8 audio tracks on the Play. What should this feature achieve? The ducking effect should lower the velocity… --- ## [Convert MIDI loops to Fill or Pattern data](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/convert-midi-loops-to-fill-or-pattern-data/10595)
**Author:** [@arcsibo](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/arcsibo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 8:42am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/convert-midi-loops-to-fill-or-pattern-data/10595 "2024-06-19T08:42:40Z")
The ability use midi data/loops as patterns or fills What is the problem? It is currently not possible to use existing MIDI (drum) loops or MIDI sequences from MIDI files with the Play. There is no way of importing it. … --- ## [Collapse into chord](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/collapse-into-chord/11214)
**Author:** [@user\_1895834](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/user_1895834)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/collapse-into-chord/11214 "2024-05-21T11:23:57Z")
The option to collapse chords that were recorded into the chord function so they use up only a one track. What is the problem? The play’s biggest limitation is the number of midi tracks, which can be linked somewhere be… --- ## [Request for assignable step colors](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/request-for-assignable-step-colors/10155)
**Author:** [@nickcolangelo](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/nickcolangelo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 7:51am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/request-for-assignable-step-colors/10155 "2024-04-11T07:51:07Z")
When Play+ synths are being triggered from sequencer steps, those steps light up with different colors. This is very useful for keeping track of which step is playing what in a very dynamic and potentially freeform seque… --- ## [CC message transmissions on muted channels to external synth have to stop](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/cc-message-transmissions-on-muted-channels-to-external-synth-have-to-stop/10089)
**Author:** [@sheynkler87](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/sheynkler87)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 11:05am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/cc-message-transmissions-on-muted-channels-to-external-synth-have-to-stop/10089 "2024-04-02T11:05:46Z")
Bug Description Midi CC parameters are still transmitted to external synths on muted midi tracks. Expected behavior: when I mute a midi track that is configured to send signals to an external synth, I expect that the CC… --- ## [Dedicated MIDI in/out channels for synths](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/dedicated-midi-in-out-channels-for-synths/7069)
**Author:** [@3xm](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/3xm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 8:31am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/dedicated-midi-in-out-channels-for-synths/7069 "2024-03-11T08:31:11Z")
Assign dedicated MIDI in & out channels for the synths. What is the problem? MIDI In All MIDI input is directed at the “working instrument”. It would be nice to be able to assign dedicated MIDI channels to each synth. M… --- ## [Midi cc fill with types such as exponential, linear, sine, etc to help generate modulation](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/midi-cc-fill-with-types-such-as-exponential-linear-sine-etc-to-help-generate-modulation/3765)
**Author:** [@jason](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/jason)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/midi-cc-fill-with-types-such-as-exponential-linear-sine-etc-to-help-generate-modulation/3765 "2024-03-04T19:04:56Z")
It would be really nice to see the fill command expanded upon to offer a midi cc category. The fill types can consist of basic shapes or characteristics such as exponential, linear, sine, etc. The user could select the n… --- ## [Overlapping octaves in pad note input controller for better playability](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/overlapping-octaves-in-pad-note-input-controller-for-better-playability/7738)
**Author:** [@katzi](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/katzi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/overlapping-octaves-in-pad-note-input-controller-for-better-playability/7738 "2024-02-24T11:57:35Z")
What is the problem? In the pad style note input controller, each page contains different scales with no overlaps. While this is logical, it makes very complicated to play a melody using notes from contiguous scales in d… [Next page](https://backstage.polyend.com/tag/midi-sequencer/62.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=midi-sequencer)