A modern groovebox for inspired electronic music creation.
The Play+ groovebox from Polyend is an upgraded experience for electronic musicians at all levels. With its four built-in synth engines, each with a distinct sonic character, the Play+ provides a lightning-fast synthesis and sound-design experience. The Play+ strikes a balance between advanced sequencing options and intuitive control with features like deep generative capabilities, randomization functions and track-specific adjustments, allowing you to easily create complex, evolving patterns. An innovative performance mode and the ability to sequence every parameter per step provides both precision and flexibility.
Powerful Built-in Synth Engines for Unique Sounds
The Play+ features four built-in synth engines, each with a unique character to inspire your creativity. The ACD recreates iconic single-oscillator monophonic analog synths for a classic sound. The FAT epitomizes the lush, vintage warmth of classic analog synths. The VAP is a versatile virtual analog polysynth ideal for mesmerizing textures, lush pads and one-of-a-kind effects. The WTFM is a unique two-operator FM synth utilizing wavetable-based oscillators and a three-times feedback system for experimental sounds. With these four engines, the sonic possibilities are endless.
Advanced Sequencing for Evolving Grooves
The Play+ provides advanced sequencing capabilities to create complex, evolving grooves. Features like deep generative options, randomization functions and track-specific swing, length and speed adjustments give you control over every element of your sequence. An innovative performance mode and the ability to sequence each parameter per step provides flexibility and precision. These powerful sequencing tools make it easy to build intricate patterns.
Seamless Audio Over USB for Flexibility in Production
The Play+ sends 14 stereo tracks to your DAW over USB for flexibility in production. Easily multitrack your sessions, add effects, and mix and master your tracks with precision. This seamless integration makes the Play+ a complete solution for creating and performing electronic music.
Specifications
- Pads: 128 RGB Sequencer Silicone Pads, 32 RGB Function Silicone Pads (mute, solo, variation, select)
- Other controllers: 15 touch-capacitive potentiometers, 1 push encoder
- Sounds: Over 3,000 included samples structured by folders (music genres)
- Polyphony: 8 voices for samples, 8 voices 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)
- Sequencer: Up to 16-tracks (8 internal audio tracks and 8 individual polyphonic MIDI tracks / synthesizers tracks), 64 steps, 128 patterns
- 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
- MIDI I/O: Yes
- 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
- Other I/O: MIDI, Audio over USB (Type C)
- Height: 1.3" – with knobs
- Width: 11.02"
- Depth: 8.15"
- Weight: 2.65 lb.
- Control layout: Master volume
- Pickup switch: 3-way
- Included: Polyend Play+
- Polyend Play+ Essential References book
- USB‑A power adapter
- USB-C cable
- 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
Features
- Four built-in synth engines ACD, FAT, VAP and WTFM
- Supports stereo sample playback
- Sends 14 stereo tracks into your DAW via USB
- USB connectivity