Polyend
Medusa Hybrid Synthesizer v4.0 Firmware Update is Available
Medusa Synth: Firmware Update v4.0
Polyend known for bringing new technologies to creative musicians by building innovative and unique musical instruments, Polyend announces a major Medusa v4.0 firmware update which times up with the discontinuation of the Medusa Hybrid Synth production. The Medusa has played a very special role in Polyend growth and maturing, and its maintenance and technical support will be continued.
New firmware release brings some serious feature updates among the general improvements:
- A new, fourth, play mode. A gritty 6-voice 3-operator digital FM synth engine with a 12-bit colored classic vibe. It supports five digital FM Algorithms and an extra analog voice. Comes with a new FM preset bank!
- Improved Channel per Voice mode where each channel is now truly “per voice”, and not “per oscillator” as previously
- Added MIDI Program Change for better control of the synth
- Reworked pitch bend and glide for more musical output
- Full LFO Synchronization with MIDI Clock with increased stability
- And other fixes
- Find and download the Medusa official v4.0 firmware with the detailed changelog at polyend.com
Medusa official v4.0 Firmware and Presets
v4.0 Firmware Manual Addendum
About Polyend
Polyend is a company brought to life by Piotr Raczyński. Formed by a crew of dedicated professionals, it is located in the Land of Thousand Lakes in northeastern Poland. Focused on unveiling new possibilities in music for creative musicians. Polyend’s flagship instrument is now a highly specialized ‘back to the roots’ standalone audio workstation – the Tracker. With all upcoming unique projects and dreams turned into reality, Polyend proves it is only getting started on its creative path. Expect more great things to happen, this is still just a beginning.
HardWare
Polyend Play – Sample and MIDI-Based Groovebox
Polyend Play is a new music-making device that is sure to excite and inspire musicians of all levels of experience. With its unique pattern-based approach, Play allows users to create and interact with musical patterns in a number of innovative ways.
Plus, regular free software updates will make it even better in the future. If you already have other MIDI devices, Play can easily become the centerpiece of your setup. So if you’re looking for a new and exciting way to make music, be sure to check out Polyend Play.
If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to make music, the Polyend Play is a perfect choice. With its user-friendly interface and built-in sound library, you’ll be making music in no time! So why wait? Get your groove on today with the Polyend Play!
Polyend Play is the newest addition to the Polyend family of musical instruments. It’s a MIDI-based groove box that lets you create and perform music while having fun. It comes loaded with sample packs, making it ready to play right out of the box. The Play offers an inspiring workflow for both seasoned and novice musicians.
Polyend Play Easy-To-Learn
Play is an incredibly powerful, yet easy-to-learn, groove-based music creation system. It comes loaded with sample packs that make it ready to play right out of the box and offers an inspiring workflow for seasoned and novice musicians. The Play is designed to let you create and perform music while having fun, and its intuitive interface makes it easy to get started.
With its built-in sound library and user-friendly controls, the Play is a great way to explore your musical creativity. And because it’s so easy to use, you’ll be making music in no time!
Create Music in an Engaging Way
When it comes to making music, there are a lot of different ways to go about it. Some people prefer to work with pre-recorded sounds, while others prefer to start from scratch. And then there are those who like to mix and match, using both recorded and synthetic sounds to create something unique.
Polyend Play is a music-making device that allows users to create and interact with musical patterns in a number of interesting ways. With Polyend Play, you can do all of those things and more. This powerful music creation tool allows you to create and interact with musical patterns in a variety of ways, making it easy to come up with fresh ideas and bring your musical vision to life.
Plus, with free regular updates, Play is only going to get better over time. If you’re looking for a creative and versatile way to make music, Polyend Play is definitely worth checking out.
Polyend Play an Open Sandbox
Polyend Poly is a new type of musical instrument that takes an open sandbox approach to create and performing grooves. With Poly, you have the freedom to instantly mix things up with tons of different playback functions.
You can play any sound in any order, at any tempo, and with any amount of variation. Poly also allows you to record your performance so you can share it with others or play it back later. The possibilities are endless with Poly, and it’s sure to be a hit with music lovers of all kinds.
Flexible Sequencing
Polyend Play is a groovebox that aims to be the center of your studio. It has 8 audio tracks and 8 polyphonic MIDI tracks for controlling your outboard gear.
You can sequence your audio tracks and MIDI tracks in any order you want, and you can even change the order on the fly. This allows you to create complex, dynamic arrangements that would be impossible with a traditional groovebox.
In addition, Polyend Play also comes with a built-in sampler, so you can record your own sounds and use them in your productions. Whether you’re looking for a simple way to control your outboard gear or a powerful tool for creating complex arrangements, Polyend Play is worth checking out.
Pick & Place
Pick & Place is a new audio production tool that makes it easy to find the perfect sound for your tracks. With over 3000 included samples, you can browse through a wide range of options to find the perfect sound for your project.
Once you’ve found the right sample, you can place it anywhere on the grid to start building your track. Pick & Place is a great tool for anyone who wants to quickly and easily create professional-sounding tracks.
Select & Adjust
Easily adjust step parameters independently with familiar sample-based controls at your disposal.
Easily adjust step parameters independently with familiar sample-based controls at your disposal. With Select & Adjust, you can create the perfect drum sound for your track.
The controls are easy to use and allow you to get the perfect sound for your drums. You can also save your settings and presets for later use.
Stuck for inspiration
Are you stumped for ideas? Using the Smart Fill option, you may fill any region you choose with a complete beat, a random distribution of steps, or even an Euclidean spread automatically.
Quickly transfer data such as Steps, Tracks, Track Pages, Variations, and Patterns using easy selection and copying/pasting tools.
8 Internal Audio Tracks and 8 Individual Polyphonic Midi Tracks
The 8 internal audio tracks and 8 individual polyphonic MIDI tracks combine for powerful integration with your existing instruments. With this combination, you’ll be able to create complex soundscapes that would otherwise be impossible.
The built-in effects processor gives you, even more, sonic possibilities, and the USB connectivity lets you connect to your computer for even more flexibility. If you’re looking for a powerful and versatile way to integrate your instruments, the 8 internal audio tracks, and 8 individual polyphonic MIDI tracks are the perfect solution.
MIDI is Essential
When it comes to music production, MIDI is an essential tool for many producers. MIDI allows you to control your synths and drum machines on individual tracks, giving you the ability to output a separate set of MIDI values per track. This can be extremely helpful when trying to create complex arrangements or when working with multiple instruments.
With MIDI, you can easily change the sound of your synth or drum machine by simply changing the MIDI values on a track. This flexibility makes MIDI an essential tool for any producer looking to create professional-sounding music.
The MIDI capabilities of the sequencer are impressive, as you can connect an external controller for MIDI note input and output chords, arpeggios, program and bank changes, pitch bend, clock, and much more.
Full MIDI Capabilities
The rotary knobs have flexible MIDI CC mapping per track, so you can control the sound of each track individually. Plus, the pads can be assigned to various MIDI channels for drum triggering.
Overall, the MIDI features of the sequencer are very powerful and flexible, making it a great choice for anyone who wants to use an external controller or trigger drums with pads.
When it comes to creating complex, interesting rhythms, nothing beats a good step sequencer. By allowing each track to have its own independent length, BPM-related speed, playback mode and swing value, a step sequencer can create rhythms that would be impossible to play by hand.
Polymetric and Polyrhythmic Sequences
Perfect for polymetric and polyrhythmic sequences, a step sequencer can help you create the perfect groove. Whether you’re laying down a funky bassline or crafting a complex melody, a step sequencer can give your music the perfect rhythmic foundation.
30,000 Track Variations
With over 30,000 track variations available, there’s sure to be a sound that suits your needs. With 128 patterns holding 16 tracks each, you can create complex arrangements with ease.
And with each individual track holding up to 16 variations, you can create endless variations on your favorite sounds. Whether you’re looking for a perfect beat to lay down some tracks, or just a simple arrhythmic loop to keep your mind occupied, the possibilities are endless. So dive in and start exploring the vast array of sounds at your disposal. You may be surprised at what you find.
Polyend Play Hardware
Split-Screen Display
The new split-screen display with 15 touch-capacitive knobs is a major improvement over the previous model. With this feature, you can now select and preview a parameter on the upper screen and then switch to the lower screen to see the value.
This is a much more efficient way of working, and it allows you to see more information at a glance. The touch-capacitive knobs are also a huge improvement. They are very responsive and easy to use, and they make it much easier to adjust parameters.
16×8 Step Sequencing Grid
The 16×8 step sequencing grid is a powerful tool for creating complex melodies and rhythms. By inputting notes into the grid, you can create patterns that can be played back at different speeds and with different variations.
The 4×8 control grid allows you to mute, solo, and select different parts of the sequence, as well as input notes into the keyboard. This makes the 16×8 step sequencing grid a powerful tool for creating dynamic and expressive musical compositions.
MIDI Ins and Outs & MicroSD
Polyend Play is a powerful and versatile MIDI controller that gives musicians a new way to interact with their music. The controller has MIDI ins and outs via 3.5mm jacks (MIDI DIN adapter included) and a MicroSD card slot (16GB card included).
The MIDI ins and outs allow the controller to be used with a variety of different devices, while the MicroSD card slot allows the user to store their own samples and sounds.
Size and Weight
- Height (w/ knobs): 1.3 inches (3.3 cm)
- Width: 11.02 inches (28.2 cm)
- Depth: 8.15 inches (20.7 cm)
- Weight: 2.65 pounds (1.2 kg)
Polyend Play is a new music-making device that is sure to excite and inspire musicians of all levels of experience. With its unique pattern-based approach, Play allows users to create and interact with musical patterns in a number of innovative ways.
Plus, regular free software updates will make it even better in the future. If you already have other MIDI devices, Play can easily become the centerpiece of your setup. So if you’re looking for a new and exciting way to make music, be sure to check out Polyend Play.
If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to make music, the Polyend Play is a perfect choice. With its user-friendly interface and built-in sound library, you’ll be making music in no time! So why wait? Get your groove on today with the Polyend Play!
Polyend Play is the newest addition to the Polyend family of musical instruments. It’s a MIDI-based groove box that lets you create and perform music while having fun. It comes loaded with sample packs, making it ready to play right out of the box. The Play offers an inspiring workflow for both seasoned and novice musicians.
Polyend Play Easy-To-Learn
Play is an incredibly powerful, yet easy-to-learn, groove-based music creation system. It comes loaded with sample packs that make it ready to play right out of the box and offers an inspiring workflow for seasoned and novice musicians. The Play is designed to let you create and perform music while having fun, and its intuitive interface makes it easy to get started.
With its built-in sound library and user-friendly controls, the Play is a great way to explore your musical creativity. And because it’s so easy to use, you’ll be making music in no time!
Create Music in an Engaging Way
When it comes to making music, there are a lot of different ways to go about it. Some people prefer to work with pre-recorded sounds, while others prefer to start from scratch. And then there are those who like to mix and match, using both recorded and synthetic sounds to create something unique.
Polyend Play is a music-making device that allows users to create and interact with musical patterns in a number of interesting ways. With Polyend Play, you can do all of those things and more. This powerful music creation tool allows you to create and interact with musical patterns in a variety of ways, making it easy to come up with fresh ideas and bring your musical vision to life.
Plus, with free regular updates, Play is only going to get better over time. If you’re looking for a creative and versatile way to make music, Polyend Play is definitely worth checking out.
Polyend Play an Open Sandbox
Polyend Poly is a new type of musical instrument that takes an open sandbox approach to create and performing grooves. With Poly, you have the freedom to instantly mix things up with tons of different playback functions.
You can play any sound in any order, at any tempo, and with any amount of variation. Poly also allows you to record your performance so you can share it with others or play it back later. The possibilities are endless with Poly, and it’s sure to be a hit with music lovers of all kinds.
Flexible Sequencing
Polyend Play is a groovebox that aims to be the center of your studio. It has 8 audio tracks and 8 polyphonic MIDI tracks for controlling your outboard gear.
You can sequence your audio tracks and MIDI tracks in any order you want, and you can even change the order on the fly. This allows you to create complex, dynamic arrangements that would be impossible with a traditional groovebox.
In addition, Polyend Play also comes with a built-in sampler, so you can record your own sounds and use them in your productions. Whether you’re looking for a simple way to control your outboard gear or a powerful tool for creating complex arrangements, Polyend Play is worth checking out.
Pick & Place
Pick & Place is a new audio production tool that makes it easy to find the perfect sound for your tracks. With over 3000 included samples, you can browse through a wide range of options to find the perfect sound for your project.
Once you’ve found the right sample, you can place it anywhere on the grid to start building your track. Pick & Place is a great tool for anyone who wants to quickly and easily create professional-sounding tracks.
Select & Adjust
Easily adjust step parameters independently with familiar sample-based controls at your disposal.
Easily adjust step parameters independently with familiar sample-based controls at your disposal. With Select & Adjust, you can create the perfect drum sound for your track.
The controls are easy to use and allow you to get the perfect sound for your drums. You can also save your settings and presets for later use.
Stuck for inspiration
Are you stumped for ideas? Using the Smart Fill option, you may fill any region you choose with a complete beat, a random distribution of steps, or even an Euclidean spread automatically.
Quickly transfer data such as Steps, Tracks, Track Pages, Variations, and Patterns using easy selection and copying/pasting tools.
8 Internal Audio Tracks and 8 Individual Polyphonic Midi Tracks
The 8 internal audio tracks and 8 individual polyphonic MIDI tracks combine for powerful integration with your existing instruments. With this combination, you’ll be able to create complex soundscapes that would otherwise be impossible.
The built-in effects processor gives you, even more, sonic possibilities, and the USB connectivity lets you connect to your computer for even more flexibility. If you’re looking for a powerful and versatile way to integrate your instruments, the 8 internal audio tracks, and 8 individual polyphonic MIDI tracks are the perfect solution.
MIDI is Essential
When it comes to music production, MIDI is an essential tool for many producers. MIDI allows you to control your synths and drum machines on individual tracks, giving you the ability to output a separate set of MIDI values per track. This can be extremely helpful when trying to create complex arrangements or when working with multiple instruments.
With MIDI, you can easily change the sound of your synth or drum machine by simply changing the MIDI values on a track. This flexibility makes MIDI an essential tool for any producer looking to create professional-sounding music.
The MIDI capabilities of the sequencer are impressive, as you can connect an external controller for MIDI note input and output chords, arpeggios, program and bank changes, pitch bend, clock, and much more.
Full MIDI Capabilities
The rotary knobs have flexible MIDI CC mapping per track, so you can control the sound of each track individually. Plus, the pads can be assigned to various MIDI channels for drum triggering.
Overall, the MIDI features of the sequencer are very powerful and flexible, making it a great choice for anyone who wants to use an external controller or trigger drums with pads.
When it comes to creating complex, interesting rhythms, nothing beats a good step sequencer. By allowing each track to have its own independent length, BPM-related speed, playback mode and swing value, a step sequencer can create rhythms that would be impossible to play by hand.
Polymetric and Polyrhythmic Sequences
Perfect for polymetric and polyrhythmic sequences, a step sequencer can help you create the perfect groove. Whether you’re laying down a funky bassline or crafting a complex melody, a step sequencer can give your music the perfect rhythmic foundation.
30,000 Track Variations
With over 30,000 track variations available, there’s sure to be a sound that suits your needs. With 128 patterns holding 16 tracks each, you can create complex arrangements with ease.
And with each individual track holding up to 16 variations, you can create endless variations on your favorite sounds. Whether you’re looking for a perfect beat to lay down some tracks, or just a simple arrhythmic loop to keep your mind occupied, the possibilities are endless. So dive in and start exploring the vast array of sounds at your disposal. You may be surprised at what you find.
Polyend Play Hardware
Split-Screen Display
The new split-screen display with 15 touch-capacitive knobs is a major improvement over the previous model. With this feature, you can now select and preview a parameter on the upper screen and then switch to the lower screen to see the value.
This is a much more efficient way of working, and it allows you to see more information at a glance. The touch-capacitive knobs are also a huge improvement. They are very responsive and easy to use, and they make it much easier to adjust parameters.
16×8 Step Sequencing Grid
The 16×8 step sequencing grid is a powerful tool for creating complex melodies and rhythms. By inputting notes into the grid, you can create patterns that can be played back at different speeds and with different variations.
The 4×8 control grid allows you to mute, solo, and select different parts of the sequence, as well as input notes into the keyboard. This makes the 16×8 step sequencing grid a powerful tool for creating dynamic and expressive musical compositions.
MIDI Ins and Outs MicroSD
Polyend Play is a powerful and versatile MIDI controller that gives musicians a new way to interact with their music. The controller has MIDI ins and outs via 3.5mm jacks (MIDI DIN adapter included) and a MicroSD card slot (16GB card included). The MIDI ins and outs allow the controller to be used with a variety of different devices, while the MicroSD card slot allows the user to store their own samples and sounds.
Size and Weight
- Height (w/ knobs): 1.3 inches (3.3 cm)
- Width: 11.02 inches (28.2 cm)
- Depth: 8.15 inches (20.7 cm)
- Weight: 2.65 pounds (1.2 kg)
HardWare
Polyend launches Limited Edition Black Medusa
Polyend launches Limited Edition Black Medusa
Polyend launches Limited Edition Black Medusa a hybrid synth with minimalistic front panel facelift and major firmware update.
The Medusa Hybrid Synthesizer is a fruit of a collaboration between Dreadbox and Polyend companies. It has emerged from both teams unusual approach to integrating analog and digital domains into a totally new quality. The innovative way of connecting a classic synthesis character with the digital versatility and unique musical controller brings out the best of these two worlds. Seems like a simple addition, but this fusion brings something that has never been available before.
As acknowledged by the tasteful Dreadbox & Polyend Hybrid Synthesizer ‘subtitle’ set across the Limited Edition Black Medusa’s matt black anodized aluminum front panel — perfectly matching all previous Polyend products — as part of a minimalistic graphic layout letting the Polish company’s distinctive design aesthetics mature, Medusa was originally developed in close collaboration with Greek boutique analog synthesizers and effects manufacturer Dreadbox as a symbiosis of classic synthesis characteristics and a unique digital controller.
Creatively including six oscillators — three (voltage-controlled) Analog and three Digital (with Wave Table) option — and a multimode analog FILTER with L2 (2-pole low-pass), L4 (four-pole low-pass), and HP (one-pole high-pass) settings (based on Dreadbox’s Erebus duophonic analog synthesizer) alongside a 64-step sequencer (inheriting the DNA of Polyend’s Seq) and an 8 x 8 grid of pressure-sensitive pads to play the synthesizer and program the sequencer was — and remains — a beautiful combination.
Availibility
The Limited Edition Black Medusa comes complete with an alternative set of colored knobs (with which users can optionally replace the standard black ones as an added visual aid) and is available to purchase through Polyend’s growing global network of authorized dealers at an MSRP of €699 EUR/$799 USD. Or order online directly from Polyend itself.
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