Description
Explore the Polyend Synth – Multi-engine Polyphonic Synthesizer from Polyend. Below you will find product details, specifications and images to help you decide whether it is right for your setup.
Unleash a new level of sonic creativity with the Polyend synth, offering three powerful synth engines you can play simultaneously. Perfect for both studio work and live performances, this instrument gives you the flexibility to switch between engines, customise effects, and adjust parameters in real time. With eight unique synth engines to explore, you’ll find everything from rich analogue warmth to intricate digital textures, perfect for building your ideal soundscapes. Integrated arpeggiators, sequencers, and a user-friendly Smart Grid system keep everything in sync, making complex live performances feel effortless. Easily recall scenes to instantly switch between settings, and add dynamics with combo knobs and polyphonic aftertouch. Designed for sound designers, performers, and music creators, this synthesiser delivers seamless control, real-time visual feedback, and limitless customisation options, all in a compact, lightweight design.
Play Three Synths Simultaneously:
Experience the versatility of three synth engines running together, allowing you to layer sounds, create complex textures, and make adjustments on the fly. Perfect for live performers and studio musicians alike, this synthesiser keeps everything in sync so you can focus on creativity. With built-in sequencers, arpeggiators, and an intuitive Smart Grid system, you’re equipped to handle anything from intricate soundscapes to powerful live performances with ease.
Eight Synth Engines to Explore:
Discover an array of sounds across eight synth engines, each bringing a unique character to your music. From the analogue warmth of the FAT engine to the rhythmic textures of GRAIN, these engines are designed to inspire. With innovative engines like PHZ for phase distortion and WTFM for streamlined FM synthesis, this synthesiser offers an extensive palette of tones. Shape your creations with endless options, whether you’re after vintage soundscapes or futuristic textures.
Customisable Effects for Every Style:
Take your sound to new heights with three onboard effects engines. MOD provides everything from subtle chorus to extreme flanging, DEL offers versatile delay options to match any beat, and REV includes three reverb modes for everything from natural ambiance to surreal, spacey depth. Each effect is fully customisable, making it easy to dial in the perfect sound for any style, and you can save them for instant recall in any setup.
Key Features:
- Dynamic Live Play:
The Smart Grid system and velocity-sensitive pads ensure every performance is intuitive, helping you stay in control during live shows. - Expressive Control:
Polyphonic aftertouch and combo knobs let you add expressive details, adjusting multiple parameters to create dynamic sound shifts. - Endless Customisation:
USB and SD storage for presets, wavetables, and full setups. Easily save, load, and share your sound creations with others.
Specifications:
- Type: Multi-Engine Polyphonic Synthesiser
- Polyphony: 8 voices across 3 synth engines; paraphonic options in GRAIN mode for additional voices
- Synth Engines: 8 unique engines (PHZ, PMD, GRAIN, WAVS, VAP, FAT, ACD, WTFM)
- Effects:
– Modulation (MOD): Chorus, Flanger, and other modulation options
– Delay (DEL): Dual delay lines with 5 selectable delay models
– Reverb (REV): Three modes – Natural, Plate, and Warp - Filters:
– Lowpass (x4)
– Highpass (x4)
– Bandpass (x4)
– Notch (x2) - Arpeggiators:
– 3 arpeggiators per scene
– 14 arpeggiator types with adjustable swing, groove, humanisation, rate, gate length, and octave range - Sequencers:
– 3 independent, 64-step sequencers
– Features customisable swing, groove, humanisation, rate, and gate length - LFOs: 2 LFOs per synth engine, 6 LFOs per scene in total
- MIDI I/O: USB and TRS-B MIDI connectivity
- Aftertouch:
– 8-voice polyphonic aftertouch
– Control up to 5 parameters per synth engine - Pads:
– Velocity-sensitive grid with customisable sensitivity
– Multiple parameter control options - Storage:
– 16 GB SD Card, accessible via USB
– Supports additional wavetables, presets, and setup sharing - Display and Control:
– 3×3 knob matrix for intuitive parameter control
– Real-time visual feedback for adjustments on filters, oscillators, and LFOs
– Combo knobs for controlling multiple engines or parameters at once - Dimensions:
– Height: 3.3cm / 1.3″
– Width: 28.2cm / 11.02″
– Depth: 20.7cm / 8.15″
– Weight: 1.2kg / 2.65lbs
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