Polyend Play+

The original Play set the standard for instant playability. Play+ takes Polyend’s unique groovebox experience to new heights with an upgraded internal architecture, which enables a host of new features and enhancements while retaining the same sleek Play form factor. Immerse yourself in richer stereo sounds, delve into multitimbral polyphonic synthesis, and experience seamless audio over USB.

Multitimbral Synthesizer
Choose from many synth engines, each offering a unique character. Every engine includes an extensive library of professionally crafted presets ready to inspire straight out of the box. And when you want to tailor that sound just so? Sculpt and morph with a suite of intuitive multi-macros, making sound design easily accessible to you.

A build-in patch editor, new synth engines, perform mode for Synth and MIDI, and many more new features will be available in the coming updates.

ACD™
ACD transports you back to the golden age of electronic music with its recreation of iconic single-oscillator monophonic analog synths. Paying homage to Japanese legends, ACD not only captures the essence of these classics but also propels you into the future with a lightning-fast synthesis experience. It offers a rich palette of options, ranging from faithful monophonic analog recreations to unique and innovative soundscapes.

FAT™
FAT is a powerhouse synth engine that epitomizes the lush, vintage warmth of classic analog synthesizers. At its core, FAT hosts three virtual analog oscillators and offers an intuitive drift and detune control, ensuring you can effortlessly sculpt iconic massive sounds. The presets contain two distinct flavors of transistor ladder filters inspired by unique analog classics.  It offers a versatile range of sounds, from deep reese basses to ethereal pads, expressive leads, and classic keys.

VAP™
VAP is a Virtual Analog Polysynth,  boasting a dual-oscillator architecture and a versatile modulation matrix. Complete with multiple filter flavors and pulse width modulation, VAP allows you to sculpt intricate patterns.This engine shines when it comes to creating mesmerizing, evolving textures, crafting lush pads, and conjuring up one-of-a-kind sound effects.

WTFM™
WTFM is a unique 2-operator FM synth engine that utilizes WaveTable-based oscillators driven by a 3x feedback system. The operators are based on sweeping wavetables, ranging from fundamental sine waves to harmonically rich timbres, offering a diverse tonal palette. Whether you’re sculpting smooth, enveloping pads or crafting cutting-edge metallic tones, WTFM empowers you to achieve unique textures with precision and authenticity.

Stereo Expansion
With Play+, we’ve delicately transitioned from mono to stereo, allowing for a more nuanced and expansive sonic canvas. Experience your sounds with added depth, capturing the subtleties that make all the difference.

Seamless Audio Over USB
Multi-track your sessions. With Play+, 14 stereo tracks can be sent to your DAW separately, ensuring precision and flexibility in post-production. This isn’t just about ease of recording; it’s about amplifying your potential in mixing, mastering, and live performances. Add a professional shine to your completed songs, enhance your tracks with external effects, or add depth during a live set — Play+ is built to compliment every stage of your creative process.

Play to Play+ Upgrade
Loved every moment with Play? Elevate that experience with Play+. We understand the bond you’ve forged with our original groovebox. That’s why we offer a smooth upgrade path to Play+. Transition with ease, retaining all the elements of Play you love while unlocking enhanced features. With its backward compatibility, seamlessly bring your Play tracks to Play+ and make more music!

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Sample and Synth-based Groovebox
Design form: Desktop
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: 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
MIDI:

• Each track with a separate set of MIDI values, CCs for each MIDI track independently

• Notes and chords - live recording

• Effects: Panning, Filter Cutoff/Resonance, Sample Attack/Decay, Reverb/Delay Send, Overdrive/Bit Depth configurable under CCs Per-step selection of MIDI Channel (for MIDI DIN jack and USB connections) and MIDI Program

• Randomization utility in the MIDI mode, for Octave, Velocity, and Filter CC change

Other I/O: MIDI, Audio over USB (Type C)
Bluetooth: No
WiFi: No
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)

What's 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