r/Polyend

Hi!

Does someone here have any experience tempo syncing the OP1 field with the Polyend Tracker Mini?

I don’t need note input on the Tracker Mini and don’t wanna sync an op1f synth/drum program, wouldn’t mind audio from the Tracker into the op1f but definitely would love for start and stop on one device to sync with the other one so I can keep a tape loop and polyend tracker pattern in sync in order to be able to layer op1f tape onto the programmed drums and sounds on the Mini.

I have tried several different sets of settings but no success (as seems to be the case more often than not with some of these midi over usb devices).

Maybe someone here has a setup like this and would like to share with me the steps they took to get this running.

Any help is much appreciated!

Upbeat synthwave-y track inspired by the Wave Race 64 OST.

I’m a big fan of the simplicity that comes from using just the Digitone, it’s kinda the reason I don’t upgrade to the DN2. Although I would love more tracks to work with… This patch is an emulation of the classic DX7 preset “E. Piano 1”, many thanks to TheGuacamoleXplosion!

This is the first time I’ve used Overbridge to record everything. The drums are samples from the Tracker and they are routed into the DN’s audio in. This allowed me to take advantage of the DN’s internal effects, and record everything in time via Overbridge.

Hope you enjoy!

Hey all - just purchased the Polyend step and I can see that this is a supremely underrated piece of kit.

I’ve been looking at videos and tutorials etc, and haven’t found any info on the following :

- I know you can change/mix and match samples/drums from different kits. Can you do it on a per note basis?

Ex. Let’s say I’m in track 1 (kick) - instead of changing the kick for ALL the kicks in the pattern, is there a way to change the type of kick multiple times? (Like first kick plays 909, second kick plays one from the garage genre just as an example)

If it’s possible, how is that done, as I only have had it for a day, and can only change the kick to the same one.

- 2nd question : is there any way when in track mode to only play that track (mute the other tracks?) Being able to do this, lets you focus more on developing the sounds you want without listening on the entire song… for now, I have to delete all the notes on the step sequencer for the other 3 tracks (which is annoying)

- 3rd question : are you limited only to the SD card to importing samples/kits etc? Can it be done over USB-C? Is there software do it, even third party maybe?

The issue is I don’t have mini SD card reader on my laptop… being able to transfer assets over USB-C would make things a lot easier. (We are in 2026 after all) this is my first Polyend piece of kit, and perhaps SD cards are better suited for people who have multiple devices that use them…

Do I have to buy an external SD card reader ?

This thing is very intriguing and intricate. I have a lot of questions, ideas, and thoughts…

I haven’t had a moment yet to look at the entire manual, so I’m sure I’ll find a lot of answers there, but if anyone knows any video tutorials that explain these sort of things, I’d greatly appreciate it!

I purchased it resell from Amazon for $450 - pretty good deal and I’m loving it so far… but the website is a little confusing, after registering the device, I can’t find a link to get to use this download code for whatever sample pack they gave…

Any help appreciated