Free Polyend Tracker v1.7 Update adds Audio Improvements, Improved MIDI Control, User Interface + More


Polyend has released Tracker v1.7, a free update that adds a variety of upgrades to the Tracker’s audio path, user interface and MIDI control.

New in Polyend Tracker v1.7:

  • Audio Improvements:
    • Improved EQ, Compressor and Limiter in Sample Editor
    • New Audio Saturation modes for extra bite
    • Extra Headroom feature for additional clarity
    • Snap to Zero function for easier sample looping
  • MIDI Improvements:
    • Redesigned ‘Clock sync correction’ parameter in MIDI config
    • Improved Internal and MIDI clock stability and minimized jitter
  • User Interface improvements:
    • New Pattern arrangement Config setting: Vertical revolver
    • Pattern step numbering can be set from 0, 1 or hexidecimal
    • Sample Recorder: The physical Rec button starts/stops the recording
  • Improved project management
    • Song mode: Possibility to select and change Tempo with arrow buttons (in Rec mode)
    • Song mode: Empty Slot and Copy Pattern functions added
    • Sample Loader: Possibility to select and change the Preview Volume with arrow buttons
    • Changed access to Instrument Synthesizer page: Instrument Parameters > More
    • Updated text instructions in Config > Firmware update page
    • Sample Recorder: The physical Rec button starts/stops the recording

Polyend Tracker v1.7 firmware is available now as a free download.

 

 

Polyend Tracker Silver Limited Edition is Available Now

 

Polyend has introduced the limited Polyend Tracker Silver Edition, a style variation that has the same functionality and features of the black tracker, but with a new look.

 

Features:

 

  • Full metal body
  • Silver brushed aluminum top, black bottom
  • Square, low profile keys
  • Equipped with latest v1.6 firmware

Polyend Tracker Silver Limited Edition is now available for $699.

 

Polyend updates Tracker Firmware, adds ‘MIDI Synth Mode’

 

Today, Polyend released firmware version 1.6 for the Tracker.

 

 

New feature, MIDI Synth Mode:

 

  • New Delay (now with longer Feedback and added Filter).
  • Improved looks (new font, with an option to select Original/New in the Config menu).
  • New bright Monochrome display theme.
  • Faster pattern increment/decrement in Song mode when using Shift + Jog Wheel.
  • MIDI Synth Mode (press the Shift + Instrument Parameters keys shortcut to enter, check the manual for more information) – lets you use Tracker as an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer.
  • Added option to export .pti instrument samples to wave files..

 

Detailed changelog and the firmware update file are available on the Polyend website.