Polyend Play+

Polyend Play+ 16 Track Groovebox + Synth + Sequencer

Play+ is the modern groovebox experience, elevated. With an upgraded internal architecture and the same Play form factor, Play+ delivers richer stereo sounds, multitimbral polyphonic synthesis, seamless audio over USB, and a host of new features and enhancements.

Advanced Capabilities with an Intuitive Interface

Play+ strikes the perfect balance between advanced sequencing options and intuitive control, making it easy to create complex evolving patterns. Features include deep generative capabilities, randomization functions, track-specific swing, length, and speed adjustments. Play+ also includes an innovative performance mode and the capability to sequence every parameter on a per-step basis.

Multitimbral Synthesizer

Play+ features four built-in synth engines, each offering a unique character:

• ACD: A recreation of iconic single-oscillator monophonic analog synths, with a lightning-fast synthesis experience.
• FAT: A powerhouse synth engine that epitomizes the lush, vintage warmth of classic analog synthesizers.
• VAP: A versatile Virtual Analog Polysynth, ideal for creating mesmerizing textures, lush pads, and one-of-a-kind sound effects.
• WTFM: A unique 2-operator FM synth engine that utilizes WaveTable-based oscillators driven by a 3x feedback system.

  Stereo Expansion

  Play+ now supports stereo sample playback, allowing for a more nuanced and expansive sonic canvas.

  Seamless Audio over USB

  Play+ can send 14 stereo tracks into your DAW, ensuring precision and flexibility in post-production. This makes it easy to multi-track your sessions, add effects, and mix and master your tracks to perfection.

  Play+, The Complete Groovebox Solution

  Play+ is a groovebox for musicians of all levels. With its powerful synth engines, advanced sequencing capabilities, and seamless audio over USB integration, Play+ is the perfect tool for creating and performing electronic music.

  Technical Specifications

  • Pads:128x RGB Sequencer Silicone Pads, 32x RGB Function Silicone Pads (mute, solo, variation, select)
  • Other controlers: 15x touch-capacitive potentiometers, 1x push encoder
  • Sounds: Over 3000 included samples structured by folders (music genres)
  • Polyphony: 8-voice for samples, 8-voice for synthesizers or up to 8x5 MIDI polyphony
  • Synthesizers: 3 synthesizer slots each of which can be assigned 1 of 4 built-in synthesizer models (more models will be added in upcoming releases) 3 Analog emulations and 1 FM Operator based model Each syntheseizer can be operated per step with 6 Multimacros (up to 5 parameters in 1 Multimacro)
  • Sequencer Up to 16-tracks (8 internal audio tracks and 8 individual polyphonic MIDI tracks / Synthesizers tracks), 64-steps, 128 patterns. Over 30,000 track variations available (128 Patterns holding 16 tracks, with each individual track holding up to 16 variations).
  • Play Mode: 30+ Play Modes with various variants for playing loops
  • Sample playback: WAV, 16-bit/44.1kHz, Stereo & Mono samples
  • Effects: Effects: Volume, Filters, Overdrive, Chance and Action Combo, Randomizer, Step Repeater, Chords and Bass and Smart Beat fills Master FX: Reverb, Delay, Sound Enhancer, Limiter, Saturator Live Perform mode: Tuning, Filter cutoff, Distortion, Rearrange, Repeat, Delay, Reverb, Loop
  • Analog outputs: YES (Stereo OUT/Headphones - mini-jack 3.5mm)
  • MIDI I/O: MIDI IN – mini-jack 3.5mm MIDI OUT – mini-jack 3.5mm
  • Other I/O
  • MIDI, Audio over USB (Type C)
  • Storage microSD card 16GB (included)
  • Software: Polyend firmware 1.0 or next available on polyend.com
  • Power source: Power adapter 5V/1A (USB-A to USB-C) included Power bank (not-included)
  • Height: 1.3 inches (3.3 cm) – with knobs
  • Width: 11.02 inches (28.2 cm)
  • Depth: 8.15 inches (20.7 cm)
  • Weight: 2.65 pounds (1.2 kg)
  • In the box: Polyend Play+, Polyend Play+ Essential References book, USB‐A power adapter, USB-C cable (2 m), Stereo mini jack 3.5mm to 2x Mono jack 6.3mm adapter Minijack 3.5mm to MIDI DIN adapter (Type B), 16GB MicroSD Card, MicroSD to USB-A Adapter