Polyend Synth - Architecture

Synth has eight voices, which can be
allocated across the three synth engines.
There are so many features that are less
obvious to producers who are familiar with
more traditional sequencers and DAWs.
The overall structure of Synth is quite
simple, but it is worth spending a little time
understanding the associated terminology
and design. A good starting point is to get
to know the architecture of the overall
device, which is why bringing this summary
upfront in this guide is helpful. A solid
understanding and awareness of the Synth
structure will help enormously get to grips
later with the rest of the device. The three
essential elements to get started are the
Synth device itself (of course), a USB
power source (Power or mains adapter),
and the populated and congured Micro
SD Card, which is integral to Synth
operation. It is also possible to interface
Synth with other audio and MIDI devices to
expand the system using MIDI. While more
in-depth details for specic topics are
covered in the following sections of this
notebook, the overall foundation and
structure are laid out in this section. The
hierarchical structure and organization of
data and functions such as Scenes, Synths,
and Effects are summarised collectively and
how they work together. It is, therefore,
worth the investment of time and focus in
understanding the architectural hierarchy.
Developing a fundamental workow and
efcient process will help get the most out of
Synth’s comprehensive feature set.
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