How the Polyend Synth Changed My SP404 MK2 Workflow!
It’s a new gear day! Today, we’re checking out the @Polyend Synth, a multi-engine synthesizer with a unique 3-in-1 grid design. In this livestream, we’ll explore its performance-friendly layout, design sounds on its versatile engines, and make a beat using it alongside the SP404 MK2. Stick around for first impressions, pros and cons, and how I plan to integrate it into a larger DAWless setup!
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⏳Time Stamps:
0:00 Hello // What we’re up to today
0:30 What is Polyend Synth
2:05 Example Jam of making the most of the grid
3:45 How I’m Using Synth with SP404 Mk2
4:20 How about MIDI?
5:50 My First Impressions of Polyend Synth & why it’s so FUN
9:00 Making drum loops on SP404 MK2
9:45 Let’s do Some Sound Design
10:20 Making a pad with granular engine (stream has an audio bug until 12:00)
15:30 Designing a lead on synth 2
18:30 Designing an arp on synth 3
25:30 The jam so far
27:30 Adding bus FX on SP404 MK2
31:45 Scene (Preset) Demos
33:30 This Scene is DOPE
35:30 Where I’d take this setup in the future (looping sounds, more patterns, add Digitakt, and more)
40:30 Pros and Cons of Polyend Synth
43:30 What’s Up Next for the Channel
45:30 Mapping out the jam’s layout
45:37 Final Jam
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Originally posted by UCPX33SymJLLu0k2p0ASqcqg at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBBeEkdkrKs
I am on the fence buying it because several videos mention the bad quality of the pads when it comes to trigger and velocity sensitivity in particular. How bad are they really? Are they really bad for easy playing like an instrument, which I thought is the point of this synth? I have seen videos and forum posts where they suggest turning off velocity sensitivity by setting the pads to max fixed velocity, which I find it absurd given the concept of this synth.
I really like the idea of these 2 together. I don't have the Polyend Synth but I'm currently learning my way around the 404 MK2 as a complete beginner. With the looper function which to be honest I haven't got around to using yet ( I can't really play instruments too well ) I can see this being a good combo to cook up something with my limited skills ????
Do you perform on synths or sequence them with MIDI?
Thanks for watching, the music audio from 9:00 to 12:00 (streaming issue—sorry about that!). It’s fixed after 12:00. Check the description for timestamps if you’d like to jump to specific sections.
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