Polyend Tracker +
The revolutionary device that brought tracking into hardware has been remastered. Polyend Tracker, the first dedicated hardware tracker, inspired the creation of countless albums and even Polyend’s own record label.
Adding eight more tracks, synthesizers, drum machines, audio via USB, stereo sampling, and expanded memory makes the Tracker+ the standalone workstation to keep you creating albums.
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 workflow 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 difficult instrument to use but the unusual and less familiar core concept and workflow 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.