# \#tracker **URL:** https://backstage.polyend.com/tag/tracker/3.md [Latest](https://backstage.polyend.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://backstage.polyend.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://backstage.polyend.com/tags.md) --- ## [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:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-mini-custom-firmware-performance-fx-scenes/25142 "2026-11-06T17:04:54Z")
: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. The biggest update yet](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-the-biggest-update-yet/25120)
**Author:** [@Arek](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Arek)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-the-biggest-update-yet/25120 "2026-11-06T14:47:04Z")
Polyend releases the Tracker firmware source code Today we’re publishing the firmware source code for the original Tracker, Tracker+ and Tracker Mini on GitHub. We’re also releasing Tracker Community Edition 1.0 with … --- ## [Synth plus other machines](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/synth-plus-other-machines/25153)
**Author:** [@juanquedo](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/juanquedo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/synth-plus-other-machines/25153 "2026-11-05T14:18:31Z")
Hi there! I’m new here and new to synth. I was wondering how and what you pair your Polyend synth with/to? Not in a technical way, but more like what’s your vibe, how have you people integrated it on your workflows? Yo… --- ## [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… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [Offline synths for sample creation](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/offline-synths-for-sample-creation/7957)
**Author:** [@pointandclicksystems](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/pointandclicksystems)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/offline-synths-for-sample-creation/7957 "2026-11-03T19:18:28Z")
Just like there are games available to play, we could use a few offline synths or sound effects apps that allow you to press a random generator button and hear a sound generated on the spot, then choose whether to keep i… --- ## [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:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/more-than-2-step-fx-tracker-mini-and-plus/8577 "2026-11-03T19:16:34Z")
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… --- ## [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:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/free-up-fx-slots-by-moving-velocity-and-gate-into-the-note-parameter/11816 "2026-11-03T19:15:56Z")
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… --- ## [Erm can anyone help me re:open source Firmware](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/erm-can-anyone-help-me-re-open-source-firmware/25138)
**Author:** [@ambrose.bill](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ambrose.bill)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/erm-can-anyone-help-me-re-open-source-firmware/25138 "2026-11-02T21:50:47Z")
I have installed the tracker new firmware.. and I don’t see the lane for velocity & micormove - which to be honest is fine.. I don;t need to see these as additional lanes I don’t think. In fact worth installing just for… --- ## [Expand Envelope / LFO shapes (akin to the wavetables in XAOC Zadar)](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/expand-envelope-lfo-shapes-akin-to-the-wavetables-in-xaoc-zadar/4430)
**Author:** [@thephatconductor](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/thephatconductor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/expand-envelope-lfo-shapes-akin-to-the-wavetables-in-xaoc-zadar/4430 "2026-11-02T20:14:43Z")
Currently there aren’t many envelope or lfo shapes available for automation. This wish proposes to expand this functionality by adding wavetables as envelopes / lfos. Background: XAOC devices Zadar module has revoluti… --- ## [Live recording - Ability to disable OFF commands](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/live-recording-ability-to-disable-off-commands/7780)
**Author:** [@pitmast](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/pitmast)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/live-recording-ability-to-disable-off-commands/7780 "2026-11-02T20:12:01Z")
What is the problem? User want to record fast arpeggios or very tight note sequences in Live Recording. Mostly this involves external MIDI controllers. Curently it is not possible to do this as the OFF message will get… --- ## [Change Envelope Automation Values via StepFX](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/change-envelope-automation-values-via-stepfx/4361)
**Author:** [@Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Sandroid)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/change-envelope-automation-values-via-stepfx/4361 "2026-11-02T20:10:43Z")
Sometimes you want an Instrument to have a short stabby release, while at other times the same instrument should ring out and fade away slowely. This is something that can only be achieved via workarounds at the moment. … --- ## [Convert samples to mono](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/convert-samples-to-mono/9091)
**Author:** [@rhmtts](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/rhmtts)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/convert-samples-to-mono/9091 "2026-11-02T20:09:08Z")
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… --- ## [Granular Length Step FX](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/granular-length-step-fx/760)
**Author:** [@renegadeandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/renegadeandroid)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/granular-length-step-fx/760 "2026-11-02T20:08:03Z")
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… --- ## [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:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/possibility-to-have-more-and-more-accessible-color-schemes/872 "2026-11-02T20:06:34Z")
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… --- ## [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:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/beat-slice-mode-allowing-to-play-through-to-end-of-sample/890 "2026-11-02T20:02:36Z")
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… --- ## [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:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/a-b-conditions-for-each-sequencer-pass/909 "2026-11-02T20:01:18Z")
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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [OpenTracker: alternate firmware for the original Tracker (2.2.3 stable + 3.0 preview)](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/opentracker-alternate-firmware-for-the-original-tracker-2-2-3-stable-3-0-preview/25103)
**Author:** [@marcin-8791](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/marcin-8791)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/opentracker-alternate-firmware-for-the-original-tracker-2-2-3-stable-3-0-preview/25103 "2026-11-01T15:24:36Z")
: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… --- ## [Add MIDI CCs to control delay settings](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/add-midi-ccs-to-control-delay-settings/10323)
**Author:** [@eric.moon](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/eric.moon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 11:38pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/add-midi-ccs-to-control-delay-settings/10323 "2026-10-23T23:38:41Z")
Add MIDI CCs to control delay settings. What is the problem? The delay, reverb, EQ, and limiter are really expressive effects (in particular, modulating the delay time and feedback sounds fantastic), but it’s easy for t… --- ## [Tracker Record upgrade loop preview and save multi samples](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-record-upgrade-loop-preview-and-save-multi-samples/22426)
**Author:** [@zolapaz](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/zolapaz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/tracker-record-upgrade-loop-preview-and-save-multi-samples/22426 "2026-10-20T18:58:50Z")
Please add in Tracker in Rec mod loop playback and section saving to the preview as an alternative to cutting. This way, we can extract multiple loop segments from the waveform recorded and we’re editing working on in th… --- ## [Device not detected as MIDI device after Windows 11 March 2026 Cumulative Update](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/device-not-detected-as-midi-device-after-windows-11-march-2026-cumulative-update/24372)
**Author:** [@krizz79](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/krizz79)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/device-not-detected-as-midi-device-after-windows-11-march-2026-cumulative-update/24372 "2026-10-17T11:20:26Z")
Hi, I updated my laptop to latest cumulative update (KB5079473) recently only to discover that Synth is no longer detected as MIDI device. I suspected USB cable, or laptop itself, but after uninstalling this update Synt… --- ## [move instrument in instrument list](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/move-instrument-in-instrument-list/25051)
**Author:** [@itd2007s](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/itd2007s)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/move-instrument-in-instrument-list/25051 "2026-10-14T00:57:12Z")
What is the problem? When you load many instruments and later want to position them close to each other to be able to use them easily on the pads (for example, drum sounds, position kicks together, or kicks near snares, … --- ## [Backwards Screen Glitch](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/backwards-screen-glitch/13380)
**Author:** [@dmux](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/dmux)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/backwards-screen-glitch/13380 "2026-10-05T18:36:59Z")
My tracker just started booting with the screen upside-down and backwards. I’ve seen a few people online with this defect. I’m just wondering if anyone else has run into it and if so did Polyend fix it for you? I registe… --- ## [Copying the name of multiple recorded samples ](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/copying-the-name-of-multiple-recorded-samples/25012)
**Author:** [@ivo-joswig](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/ivo-joswig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:06am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/copying-the-name-of-multiple-recorded-samples/25012 "2026-09-25T09:06:49Z")
What is the problem? As i often record multiple samples of a sound into the tracker it gets old pretty fast to allways put in the same name and a following number. It would be such a convenient addition to handle the sam… --- ## [Feature Request: One-Shot Multisampled Velocity-Sensitive Instruments](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/feature-request-one-shot-multisampled-velocity-sensitive-instruments/25010)
**Author:** [@robwalker01](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/robwalker01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/feature-request-one-shot-multisampled-velocity-sensitive-instruments/25010 "2026-09-24T12:52:26Z")
Use Case: When recording each track with live recording for a percussion performance, a natural sounding performance isn’t only accomplished via humanizing features like microtiming, but also timbre variation the harder… [Next page](https://backstage.polyend.com/tag/tracker/3.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=tracker)