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Polyend Tracker+ User Manual

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The Tracker+ Notebook : Reference & Guide
Polyend
Tracker+
Manual
An Ofcial Reference for The Polyend Tracker+

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Polyend Tracker+ Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sampling Resolution16-bit, 44.1kHz
StorageMicroSD card
Display7-inch LCD
Inputs1/4" TS mono input, 3.5mm stereo input
OutputsStereo Line Out (2x 1/4" TS), Headphones Out (1/8" TRS)
ConnectivityUSB-C, MIDI In/Out
PowerUSB-C (5V, 1A)
Polyphony8 voice polyphony

Summary

1. Overview

1.2 Hardware Overview

Details the physical ports, buttons, and features of the Polyend Tracker+.

1.3 Start Up

Provides instructions for powering the Polyend Tracker+ on and off.

1.4 First Steps with Factory Projects

Guides users through opening a project and adjusting master volume.

2. Architecture

2.2 Tracker+ Audio Structure

Illustrates the hierarchical structure of projects, patterns, instruments, and FX.

2.3 SD Card Structure

Explains the required format and structure of the SD card for optimal operation.

3. Projects

3.1 Project Overview

Explains the project as the highest structural element and its components.

3.2 Opening & Saving a Project - File Menu

Covers creating, opening, and manually saving projects via the file menu.

3.3 Deleting a Project - File Menu

Details the process of deleting projects from the project browser.

3.4 Project Tempo

Explains how to set and modulate the project tempo in Song section.

3.6 Project Pool & Instrument List

Describes managing instruments and samples for patterns.

4. Pattern Format

4.1 What’s a Pattern?

Explains patterns as a combination of tracks and steps.

4.2 Process of Creating a Pattern

Outlines the workflow for formatting and creating patterns.

4.3 Configuring a Pattern

Details pattern and step editing in Pattern Mode.

5. Sequencing Steps

5.1 Dedicated Step Parameter Buttons

Explains the four main components of a step and their dedicated buttons.

6. Instruments

6.1 Instrument Overview

Introduces instruments as sound sources, covering sample and synth types.

6.2 Sample Based Instrument Parameters

Details general and automation parameters for sample instruments.

6.13 Synthesizer Options

Introduces the five available synth models and their macros.

6.14 Synthesizer Patch Editor Basics

Explains how to create and edit synth patches using the editor.

6.15 Editing a Synthesizer Patch

Guides users through editing and saving synthesizer patches.

7. FX Steps

7.1 Step FX Descriptions

Lists and briefly describes the 37 available step FX types.

7.2 Step FX Reference

Provides a categorized reference of step FX and their functions.

8. Audio

8.1 Master Pages - Audio Control

Covers audio control in Master pages, including output levels and effects.

8.2 Audio Sources

Lists available audio sources like line-in, mic, radio, and USB audio.

8.6 Recording Audio Workflow

Outlines the process of sampling, from connecting gear to programming patterns.

8.7 Sampling

Details the steps and parameters for sampling audio sources.

8.8 Rendering and Exporting Internal Audio

Explains rendering audio from patterns or projects to files.

8.11 Audio Over USB

Explains sending and receiving audio via USB connection.

9. Song Mode

9.5 Creating and Editing a Song

Guides users in creating basic songs from scratch and editing existing ones.

10. Master Effects

10.1 Effects Overview

Introduces master effects and their common processing.

10.2 Master Pages

Details the three Master pages: Master, Track Mixer, and Global Mixer.

10.3 Master Delay

Explains the Master Delay send effect and its parameters.

10.4 Master Reverb

Describes the Master Reverb send effect and its parameters.

10.5 Limiter

Details the Limiter as an insert effect and its parameters.

11. MIDI

11.2 MIDI Configuration

Explains MIDI setup and configuration within the Config menu.

11.4 MIDI Instrument Overview

Details assigning MIDI instruments to steps and their parameters.

11.9 MIDI Synthesizer

Explains using Tracker+ as a MIDI synthesizer with external controllers.

12. Performance Mode

12.1 Performance Mode Overview

Introduces Performance Mode for live improvisation and performance.

12.2 Performing - Quick Start

Guides users through performing live with performance effects.

12.6 Perform Effects List

Lists all 21 performance effects and their parameters.

12.8 Controlling Performances with MIDI

Details assigning MIDI controllers to performance effects and track selection.

13. System

13.1 Device Registration

Explains the process of registering the device for support and firmware updates.

13.2 Generic Firmware Update

Guides users through updating the Polyend Tracker+ firmware.

13.8 SD Card Compatibility & Backing Up

Provides information on SD card compatibility and backup procedures.

13.9 USB Storage

Explains accessing the SD card via USB for file transfers.

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