Polyend - Synth

- Order number: 240642
Polyend Steps Into the Synth Domain with Eight Engines and a Pressure-Sensitive Soul.
In their characteristically Polyend-y design approach, their latest creation combines three independent synthesis engines under one roof. Each engine offers a selection of eight distinct synthesis types ranging from phase distortion and wavetable morphing to physical modeling and granular textures. It's a clever balancing act between complexity and accessibility where each engine also comes with its own sequencer or arpeggiator + modulation options.
The 5x12 grid of velocity and pressure-sensitive pads serves both as a playable surface and control matrix. Together with the 3x3 knob layout and nice hi-res LCD display, it makes navigating complex sound design surprisingly approachable.
Each synthesis engine brings its own flavor. FAT provides three oscillators for rich, analog-inspired tones. GRAIN offers both burst and cloud modes for textural exploration. PHZ handles phase distortion synthesis, while WTFM implements wavetable-based FM. VAP, PMD, WAVS, and ACD complete the sonic palette, each with distinct characteristics.
The modulation system is comprehensive yet practical. Three macro knobs can each control up to five parameters simultaneously. Each engine comes equipped with dedicated LFOs and envelopes, plus polyphonic aftertouch for detailed expression. The three-stage effects section includes modulation, delay, and reverb, with flexible routing options between engines.
The scene system proves especially useful in practice. Each scene captures complete configurations - from synthesis parameters and grid layouts to macro assignments and sequencer patterns. This makes transitioning between different setups during performance quick and reliable. If you've loved Polyend's approach to sequencing and workflow in the past, you will instantly recognize their DNA here as well.
Features:
- 8 synthesis engines: PHZ, WAVS, GRAIN, FAT, PMD, VAP, ACD, WTFM
- 8-voice polyphony distributed across 3 simultaneous engines
- 5x12 velocity/pressure-sensitive grid interface
- Three independent sequencers and arpeggiators
- Three macro knobs with 5 assignments each
- Modulation, delay and reverb effects with inter-routing
- Scene storage system for complete configurations
- Polyphonic aftertouch
- USB and TRS MIDI connectivity
- 16GB SD card storage
- Multiple filter types (LP/HP/BP/Notch)
- Compact format: 28.2 x 20.7 x 3.3 cm
MANUAL
Synth @Polyend
Based in the north east of Poland, Polyend was founded by Piotr Raczyński and contiously offer interfacing solutions to connect modulars with other MIDI dependant devices.