I Am LOVING the Polyend Tracker

I Am LOVING the Polyend Tracker
While today's video was made at the absolute last minute, the message behind it should be as strong as any of my other videos have ever been. I absolutely love the Polyend Tracker, and I can't wait to keep producing content about it. In this video I walk through the basic steps of sampling a sound, turning it into various instruments on a track, and then sequencing/jamming with those instruments. This is the first sampling centric device that has had a workflow jump out and grab me, and I couldn't be happier. Like I said, there will be much more Polyend Tracker content in coming soon! Enjoy the video :)
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[@dreamstaticsounds]

I have a used Tracker on its way to me and I cannot wait. Thanks for showing off the sampling capabilities! Very cool!

[@FreeBeat]

Thanks for watching!

[@lebronsinclair8012]

I just got my polyend tracker. I’m in impressed.

[@FreeBeat]

Glad you're liking it so far!

[@ajplays-gamesandmusic4568]

I knew you were going to dig the tracker and I'm glad that you have so far. Trackers are so powerful and the workflow and layout are so much different than something like an MPC or traditional sampler + sequencer.

[@FreeBeat]

Absolutely, so far the workflow is really speaking to me!

[@ifeanyialimba6316]

The Tracker is one of my most loved prices of music equipment ever. Good to see you doing your thing, Keep up the great content!

[@FreeBeat]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@anonymous_friend]

Great demo. Thanks buddy.

[@kurtafterall]

Glad you like the Tracker. It also clicked with me. The MPC One feels way more capable, but the tracker is the machine I keep coming back to. It's just fun to use and so intuitive!

[@FreeBeat]

Absolutely, the workflow is almost perfect for me!

[@kurtafterall]

@@FreeBeat i can understand completely. You achieve great results rather easily 😊

[@jeffryarchambeau5441]

Great demo how to just grab a sample and have fun with it.

[@FreeBeat]

That's the idea! Thanks for watching :)

[@returnofthegoth2220]

Yup, I am sold. Gonna start saving for this.

[@FreeBeat]

Totally worth it, I will definitely be getting one too!

[@Screenshot1015]

I love mine too! It’s super fast and easy to use and I was also concerned that I wouldn’t enjoy the spreadsheet looking tracker workflow but it has only been fun and interesting since I got it

[@FreeBeat]

I was concerned about that too at first, but I'm realizing just how much I'm drawn to it after using it for a week or two. Thanks for watching!

[@brianmanning1780]

What a machine it is!!! 🤘

[@FreeBeat]

Absolutely, thanks for watching!

[@DavidDeLuge]

I have been a big fan of trackers since getting the M8. I'm glad you're gelling with it 😆

[@FreeBeat]

Yeah it's great so far, I definitely want to get my hands on an M8 at some point as well!

[@DavidDeLuge]

@@FreeBeat you should also try the Polyend Play. It is next level fun and just as intuitive as the Tracker with some awesome tools to generate beats and many play modes that allow you to come up with ideas you'd have almost certainly never come up with on your own. Check out this track where, what was going to be an arp low in the mix, ended up becoming a lead because of variation added by changing play modes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmS2ZpV_pKZrj68

[@RaverOperatorGeeza]

Love the hornet you are on!

[@FreeBeat]

Thanks for watching!

[@wiggesobk]

That's pretty nice!

[@FreeBeat]

It really is!

[@bobmortimerisweird]

I just bought a used one from reverb. I am very excited to play with it on my road trip.

[@FreeBeat]

Awesome, have fun!

[@remyvegamedia]

Man, I entered to win one on a giveaway out of curiosity and started watching videos and became obsessed. It's the complete opposite of how I think about music. I play piano/keys and make beats, but I play everything and just record audio. Something about this thing just really draws me in. Thanks for the videos! One way or another I'll have one of these soon, so I'll be back for more videos.

[@FreeBeat]

I hope you get one soon, thanks for watching!

[@OneDay8516]

It's on sale right now for $359...trying to determine if I want one!

[@DawlessHouseMusic]

Song mode is the only song mode I use in all of my sequenced gear and I have a lot. It's literally the best sampler of audio in the game. It just does it and there are clear chop points, trim.. it's so butter and easy. Perform mode is a tiny bit of work and confuses me so far but the little bit of times I've used it, it really is a game changer. This is a great device. So fast.

[@FreeBeat]

I'm excited to try song mode out!

[@rayderrich]

Tracker's got your name written all over it. And weren't you looking for a good sampling solution not so long ago? I mean, it can not get simpler than this, and the result is amazing. I hope to see you have fun with it more often.

[@FreeBeat]

You might say Polyend Tracker is ticking all the boxes!

[@wilhelmknoche1451]

Mega Free Beat

[@vertigev]

Yea the Tracker rocks!

[@FreeBeat]

Indeed it does!

[@MeerkatMuzic]

The tracker definitely my fav piece of hardware/ Groovebox everything just clicks the only thing missing is a battery.

[@FreeBeat]

A built-in battery would be absolutely wild!

[@quinnsd13]

Really wish I had the cash for one of these. I could get lost in the options. I tried LSDJ and the like, but I hate the weird button gymnastics. The layout of the polyend tracker is awesome.

[@FreeBeat]

LSDJ definitely take some time getting used to, and can be super awkward depending on the controller layout you're using. I hope you can't get your hands on a Polyend in the future!

[@gustavopaco2433]

nice!

[@FreeBeat]

Thank you!

[@sodiumlights]

Maybe the wee Mini sometime?

[@FreeBeat]

I'm hoping so!

[@sinewaymusic]

What are your thoughts on the Polyend Tracker Mini?

[@FreeBeat]

I'm really excited to get my hands on it!

[@a-userjuleton9864]

Hello freebeat, I'm glad you're interested in the polyend tracker (because I do also...). I have a question, do you think it's possible to pattern change the model cycles with the tracker? And more generally did you try to connect those two gears together ? Good combo or not?

[@FreeBeat]

I'm honestly not sure if it is or not. I hadn't thought of combining them, as I typically don't like working in multiple groove boxes at the same time, maybe I'll give it a shot though. Thanks for watching!

[@synthseeker]

Muahahahaha! (Leans over to tracker-satan…) we got another one!

[@FreeBeat]

You definitely did hahaha

[@videolabcreators]

deluge vs polyend tracker, which would you use for live performance - You may like the polyend play as well then

[@FreeBeat]

I have no clue which one I'd rather use for live performances. They both seem to be more composition oriented. However, I haven't played around with the perform mode on the tracker yet :) Thanks for watching!

[@collapsibleentmt.]

Can you make a video about the best way to record the polyend tracker into pro tools?

[@collapsibleentmt.]

Or do you bounce mixes from the polyend tracker?

[@SonicVibe]

Dang so the price went up to 700 $ on this device used to be 599$

[@FreeBeat]

I'm still seeing them new for $599 had a few places, but they seem to be much more affordable on the used market.

[@drewblanche]

Wish it were priced lower 😢

[@FreeBeat]

I've seen used units go as low as 350 US, which seems to be an absolute steal for the amount of features it comes with. Hoping you can get one sooner than later!

[@jn2002dk]

It is an amazing machine except for it's stability. I was pretty disappointed when they released Polyend Play when the Tracker firmware still has lots of issues

[@FreeBeat]

I haven't noticed any crashes or anything like that yet, are you on the latest firmware?

[@mobilemutant1363]

Rhythm circuit vs polyend? Comparison video, on the fence between the two, thanks👊🏻👽

[@FreeBeat]

I don't have the rhythm, but just in terms of quantity and quality of features the polyend looks like it blows the rhythm out of the water. Thanks for watching!

[@mobilemutant1363]

@@FreeBeat thank you 🙏

[@vprice509]

Well, I suppose this means fewer Fortnite skins for me, because my future allowance money now has a new purpose.

[@FreeBeat]

It'll be worth it I promise!

[@espacemaxim]

The concept of being "DAWless" but then saring at a screen again is kind of defeating the purpose for me.