Polyend Play+ 16-Track Sample and Synth-Based Groovebox

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.

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Polyend Play+ 16-Track Sample and Synth-Based Groovebox

Above all, Polyend 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. In fact, its features include deep generative capabilities, randomization functions, track-specific swing, length, and speed adjustments. Also, Play+ 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

Additionally, 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. Furthermore, this makes it easy to multi-track your sessions, add effects, and mix and master your tracks to perfection.

Play+, The Complete Groovebox Solution

Above all, 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.

  • 3x Multitimbral Polyphonic Synth Engine
  • 4 All New Synthesizer Engines with hundreds of presets combined with Play’s advanced sequencing capabilities
  • New Multi-Track Audio Over USB Integration and Stereo Sample Playback
  • Pick and Place – control the sequence
  • Instant playability – just turn on and PLAY!

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 Controllers:

  • 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
  • Up to 8×5 MIDI polyphony

 

Synthesizers:

  • 3 synthesizer slots
  • Each slot can be assigned 1 of 4 built-in synthesizer models (3 Analog emulations and 1 FM Operator based model)
  • Each synthesizer 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 / Synthesizer 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)

 

Dimensions:

  • 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
For more information, please visit the manufacturer's website.