Polyend Tracker - Overview

The Polyend Tracker is a modern hardware
implementation of a classic software music
application. Trackers emerged in the late 80’s
as music making tools mainly on gaming
machines. Later in the early 90’s Trackers also
became popular on personal computers. A
Tracker is a utility that assembles a linear
series of notes that typically triggers samples
and associated parameters. Unlike standard
digital audio workstations (DAW’s), Trackers
generally run top to bottom when playing
tracks. Trackers usually had a niche community
of followers and never reached the same height
of popularity as other DAW’s. Polyend Tracker
goes a long way to reignite interest and
presents the composition features of a Tracker
in a modern and user friendly way. Don't be
fooled by this quirky programming style of
music making which may appear unusual, but
does provide a very powerful and creative
approach to production. Polyend Tracker
presents this vintage application in a modern
and stylish box with 8 sequenced tracks and a
variety of effects, MIDI and Audio In / Out and
multiple workow environments. With a small
form factor and low energy usage Tracker is an
ideal portable ‘all in one’ workstation. The feature
set is wide with some interestingly creative and
unexpected elements such as retro games and a
radio. Tracker isn't a particularly difcult
instrument to use but the unusual and less
familiar core concept and workow may mean
that getting started is a little confusing and the
learning curve drawn out. This may be a different
twist on music production but hey, that’s what
makes it fun. This guide aims to help with the
speed up of learning and also to get the very best
from the device. As always the Synthdawg
notebook style allows for your notes to be added
and to make the guidebook personal for you. The
Tracker journey is unusual, yet fun and at the
same time a powerful music making unit giving
some rewarding results. Enjoy.
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