used to arrange your songs in Pattern mode or used to trigger the Perform effects. On the
right
side, you will find an array of 4 function pads for each track. These perform various
duties, including selecting, muting, soloing tracks, and much more besides. This 4 x 8 array of
pads can also be used as a note entry/keyboard controller in the View mode.
Back Panel Connectors
On the back panel, from left to right, you will find the following ports:
Out
– headphones/mainline stereo audio output port – use a 3.5mm stereo plug (adapter to
1/4” jack included in the kit).
MIDI
data
output
port – use the included TRS type-B 3.5mm jack to MIDI DIN adapter to
connect to MIDI Input of an external MIDI device.
MIDI
data
input
port – use the included TRS type-B 3.5mm jack to MIDI DIN adapter to
connect to MIDI Out of an external MIDI device.
MicroSD
card slot – use the included 16 GB micro SD card as data storage.
The MicroSD card must be formatted to a FAT32 MBR partition. This is the only file
system supported by Play.
The MicroSD card needs to be inserted into the port in order to make the Polyend Play
operational.
Use the included MicroSD card to USB type-A dongle adaptor to access the SD card
from a computer.
The included SD card is 16GB but SD cards with a bigger capacity can be used too.
Reset button
– hidden reset button for emergency flashing procedure (use something thin to
reach it if needed).
USB
Type-C port – power input from a USB power source (AC adapter is included in the kit).
Provides bidirectional MIDI class-compliant communication.
Polyend Play runs on 5V/1A and can be powered up from a power bank.
Power switch
– press once shortly to turn the unit on or press and hold for a couple of
seconds to toggle it off.
