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Polyend debuted their Tracker workstation to critical acclaim for its streamlined interface, deep editing capabilities, and blistering suite of sampling, sequencing, sound design, and synthesis tools (just to name a few). Beat-crafters and synthesists here at Sweetwater are proud to introduce Polyend’s newest addition to the fold: Tracker Mini. Not only does the Mini include many of the features found in its full-sized counterpart, it actually makes many welcome improvements to functionality, onboard storage, signal pathways, hardware options, and more. The Tracker Mini delivers a comprehensive suite of production, recording, and composition tools in a portable form factor that doesn’t pull any punches!





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Mobility-minded design, studio-grade sound





While the Tracker Mini may lack the FM radio and endless encoding capabilities of its larger sibling, the Tracker Mini packs all of the possibilities of its desktop counterpart into a pint-sized powerhouse. It’s totally optimized for producer and beat-makers on the go, and especially those interested in hybrid production setups. Battery-powered operation means up to eight hours of non-stop, studio-grade production, from basic ideas to complete mixing and mastering. A built-in, high-quality microphone lets you sample the world as you go, encouraging you to strike while the iron of inspiration is hot. Plus, improvements to the signal pathway means more headroom and premier stereo playback.





Paired with its vivid 5-inch LCD are 32 gamepad-quality buttons, picked specifically to ensure they can handle regular wear and tear of storage, portability, and the elements. More than 4,000 preloaded samples have been designed in consultation with professional artists and sound designers, conveniently arranged in genre-adjacent sample packs, allowing you to kickstart any project with seamless navigation. Onboard sampling memory has quadrupled, with up to eight minutes and 64 megabytes of storage, and the Tracker Mini can manage audio over USB, unlike the desktop module. Additionally, project files are cross-compatible, allowing you to start work with the Mini before moving into another workspace.





Build massive patterns





Polyend Tracker Mini projects hold up to a massive 48 instruments with 256 patterns and 128 steps per pattern ? so compositions are only limited by your imagination! And they all play back in the iconic vertical column format, which tracker aficionados argue is the ideal way to compose electronic music. Beyond the sample effects section, the Polyend Tracker Mini comes equipped with numerous compositional tools, including automatic pattern filling, per-step effects, sample rolls, and batch and global parameter editing. After you’ve constructed your patterns, the Song Arranger makes it easy to assemble them into a finished piece, which you can save to a microSD card as a stereo master or as stems to upload to your DAW.





Endless sound manipulation





Like the trackers of yore, the Polyend Tracker Mini is primarily a sample-based music production tool. And, to that end, it includes potent sample manipulation capabilities. Tracker Mini lets you upload samples via microSD Card, the included USB-A to microSD adapter, or capture them in real-time through its built-in mic or line input. Once you’ve got your sample, you can manually trim it or let the Tracker Mini do it for you automatically. Then, it’s time to shape, mangle, and transmogrify your sample with a deep toolkit of pitch-shifters, filters, reverbs, envelope generators, reverse and ping-pong modes, and granular and wavetable synthesis.





MIDI-equipped and performance-ready





While Polyend Tracker Mini stays true to the essential elements that make trackers what they are, it expands on their functionality in several incredible ways. First, Polyend Tracker Mini is MIDI-enabled via 3.5mm TRS jacks, unlike many original trackers, so that it can integrate with all of your devices. Use it to sequence hardware synths or control it from your DAW or with an external controller. Additionally, Polyend Tracker Mini excels in a performance setting ? it doesn’t merely play back the tracks. With assignable punch-in effects and on-the-fly editing capabilities, you can tweak and remix live, something not possible with software trackers. With audio-over-USB capabilities, you know every sound can be immaculately preserved.





Polyend Tracker Mini Portable Standalone Audio Workstation Features:


All the essential software tracker elements plus more in a sleek, portable hardware device


Vivid display screen, 32 gameplay-grade buttons, and an intuitive interface


4,000 preloaded samples are grouped by genre for convenient composition


Improved signal pathway means more headroom, no clicks, and premium stereo playback


Vertical column configuration is an efficient and fun way to compose and arrange


Each project allows 48 instruments and 256 patterns with 128 steps per pattern for building massive tracks


Upload samples via microSD card or capture them on the unit through its onboard mic or line input


USB-A to microSD adapter allows for painless data transmission with most arrangements


Audio-over-USB capability means your signal integrity is always preserved


Manipulate samples in limitless ways with pitch-shifting, envelope generators, filters, one-shot, reverse, and ping-pong modes, and reverb


Wavetable and granular synthesis offer deep sound design capabilities


Performance features let you take the Polyend Tracker live


MIDI-equipped to sequence hardware devices or to receive MIDI commands from your DAW or an external MIDI controller


Included 3.5mm TRS to type-B MIDI DIN adapter ensures seamless interoperative function in studio and performance settings


Export projects to a microSD card as master stereo tracks or stems with the included 16GB card


Bus-powered via the included USB-A power adapter for streamlined studio integration


Onboard battery provides up to 8 hours of uncompromising operation


Included hard case gives you the peace of mind needed to take this powerhouse on the go