Synth is the simplistically-named new instrument from @Polyend, the Polish developer best known for its Tracker and Play grooveboxes. In some ways, Synth is a continuation of that same instrument line, housed in a chassis the same size and shape as those two grooveboxes and featuring some of the same sounds found in the more recent Tracker+ and Play+ variations.
Unlike those grooveboxes, however, Polyend tells us that Synth is an instrument designed to be played live, with less of a focus on sequencing and more emphasis on playability. To that end, it sports a pad grid capable of polyphonic aftertouch and equipped with innovative scale and chord functionality.
Ahead of its launch, we caught up with Polyend founder Piotr Raczyński to find out what inspired the instrument's design.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW: https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/synths/a-late-contender-for-2024s-best-new-synth-polyend-synth-review
**Also, apologies in advance for our poor pronunciation of the name 'Piotr'.**
In this video:
01:48 – Polyend interview
16:02 – Polyend Synth review
25:40 – Sound demos