Polyend Drums smashes together analogue punch and digital versatility without any compromise in a single rugged box.
Hybrid synthesis engine
Hybrid synthesis engine
- Polyend revealed Drums with eight tracks for percussion creation.
- Four analogue voices run on SSI chips with dual VCOs.
- Digital engine adds sample playback and multiple synthesis methods.
- Eight LFOs modulate sounds independently across all tracks.
- Sequencer handles up to 64 steps per pattern.
- Users can store 64 patterns, 64 kits, and 48 songs.
- Features include micro-timing, probability, parameter locks, and generative modes.
- X0Y fader morphs live between kit or pattern states.
- Effects are split into send, insert, and master chains.
- Insert effects can be sequenced per individual track.
- Eight audio outs, stereo input, MIDI over TRS, and headphone jack.
- Internal 32-bit floating-point processing at 96kHz with 24-bit DAC/ADC.
- Aluminium chassis with custom metal controls, silver or black finishes.
- Dual-core CPU plus auxiliary processors manage analog and digital tasks.
- Pre-orders open with a $500 refundable deposit.
- Retail price is €2,699 with limited launch stock.