In this video, I review Polyend Play and explore its sample-based sequencing and performance workflow. I go through variations, fills, chance, randomization, automation, MIDI tracks and effects, followed by the pros, cons and sixteen factory songs.
Timeline
0:00 Intro
1:35 Overview
6:20 Connectivity
7:45 Project scope
8:15 Song mode
8:55 Variations
9:55 Sample pool
11:25 Sequencing
11:55 Pick & place
13:55 Keyboard view
14:15 Select & adjust
16:35 “Control all”
17:15 Session save
18:15 Live rec
19:15 Automation
21:00 Sample packs
23:00 Fill
26:00 Chance
28:40 Randomize
31:45 Repeats
33:15 Play modes
34:00 Speed/Pause
35:40 Perform
38:50 Scenes
39:30 MIDI tracks
43:30 Master FX
46:10 Sound design
47:50 Misc settings
49:05 Pros & cons
53:25 Factory songs
Links and notes from the video description
Interested in Play Plus? Check out my review here:
https://youtu.be/VCY7gRUMTR8
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► Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/WDz7ZM
► Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/search_dir.html?sw=polyend%20Play&offid=1&affid=369
Other gear in the video:
► SiparioX by @lab4music209
► Volca Nubass by @KorgOfficial
► JD-08 by @rolandglobal
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