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14HP wide, 24mm deep. Poly 2 is still intended to be as simple to use as possible. Now
equipped with an OLED screen, paired with a clickable encoder, Poly 2 allows you to change
its settings easily and configure it exactly as you want. It also offers you a way to save and
recall your setting for different usage scenarios.

The new version is an excellent entry-level module and at the same time a real Swiss army
knife. It was made to change the way you interact with your sequencers, controllers, DAWs,
and other MIDI gear. This powerful module features both MIDI input and output, USB type-A
host, and USB type-B inputs combined with a vast number of configurable CV outputs. By
using the Smart Thru option, you can daisy-chain multiple Poly 2 modules together for even
more voices and outputs.

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Inputs & outputs

Poly 2 offers 20 configurable outputs of which 8 are factory calibrated – Pitch 1-4 and CV 5-
8. Their accuracy in the majority of range (excluding the extreme high and low values) is
ranging from 2.5mV to 5mV. The used DAC (digital to analogue converter) is a 12bit type.
That’s why the pitch-bend is mapped from 14bit to 12bit. The remaining outputs are not
calibrated, but still, their accuracy is around 20mV.

In terms of outputs, Poly 2 is offering some smart features as well. Its all three inputs can be
used simultaneously at the same time. In a case where three identical MIDI messages are
sent from three independent sources (MIDI Input/Host/USB), the first one to reach the Poly
has the priority.

Inputs:

MIDI minijack port (attached in the kit 3,5mm jack to DIN adapter is a TRS type-B),
USB type-A Host port (+5V),
USB type-B port,

Outputs:

1-4 Gate (0-5V or 0-10V),
1-4 Pitch (0-10V, V/Oct, Hz/V, Buchla standard),
CV 1-12V (depending on the setting),
MIDI minijack port,

Summary of Contents for Poly 2

Page 1: ...arios of use Warranty Firmware Firmware updates Warranty Safety Appendix Power consumption Musical scales What s in the box Download Introduction Poly 2 module is a polyphonic MIDI to CV converter with MPE Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression support It s the second version of the legacy Poly We have revised it thanks to smart user requests We have also managed to make it smaller The new dimensi...

Page 2: ...ube com embed 6AZPBTDOkfM feature oembed Inputs outputs Poly 2 offers 20 configurable outputs of which 8 are factory calibrated Pitch 1 4 and CV 5 8 Their accuracy in the majority of range excluding the extreme high and low values is ranging from 2 5mV to 5mV The used DAC digital to analogue converter is a 12bit type That s why the pitch bend is mapped from 14bit to 12bit The remaining outputs are...

Page 3: ...Gate and Pitch pairs If the number of total voices is higher than 4 then CV1 becomes the 5th Gate and CV5 becomes the 5th Pitch Analogically CV2 is Gate 6th CV6 is Pitch 6th etc To choose the number of voices click the encoder go to Voices and set the desired value ...

Page 4: ...rst note sent occupies the voice number one While the first key remains held the second key pressed activates the first available voice The Next mode works as voices do in most polyphonic synthesisers When MIDI note is sent then the system looks for next non occupied voice and triggers it Each MIDI Note on and off message scrolls through all available voices The Channel mode translates the data re...

Page 5: ...e implemented musical scales filter Poly 2 is able to output only the notes that are within the selected scale If the note is not in the scale the system looks for the closest note that fits It might be helpful to achieve musical results without a degree in music theory See the list of available music scales in the appendix https www youtube com embed 6Nd_5EMnl9o feature oembed Custom CVs Dependen...

Page 6: ...the out coming signal https www youtube com embed UkrAdfqKqpc feature oembed Configuration Octave Offset allows to choose the middle C note convention by changing incoming notes in a range of four octaves up and down If Poly 2 is converting the incoming MIDI Notes to a different octave than the ones received this means that the transmitting device has a different middle C convention setting Align ...

Page 7: ...Reset restore the device to its original manufacturer settings About display the firmware version Load Save profile store and recall all the user settings made for different setups and different scenarios Note Besides the ability to save and load the parameters Poly 2 autosaves the current configuration and recalls it when the module is toggled on Panic sometimes MIDI information can get stuck use...

Page 8: ... Modulation Wheel of a controller Play expressively using MPE device with modules Connect MIDI MPE device to Poly 2 with MIDI or USB cable Set Play mode to Next Set Custom CVs to Velocity and CC CC number set to 74 will transmit the information from the third dimension of the controller Set CC to Channel Voice Control envelopes and LFOs with a smartphone Among many others there is an iPhone iPad a...

Page 9: ...s no responsibility for harm to a person or apparatus through the operation of this product Please go to polyend com help in order to start a return to manufacturer authorization or for any other related inquiries Important Safety and Maintenance instructions Avoid exposing the unit to water rain moisture Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or high temperature sources for a long time Get rid of du...

Page 10: ...m help in order to start a return to manufacturer authorization or for any other related inquiries Important Safety and Maintenance instructions Avoid exposing the unit to water rain moisture Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or high temperature sources for a long time Do not use aggressive cleaners on the casing or on the screens Get rid of dust dirt and fingerprints using a soft dry cloth Disc...

Page 11: ...2VDC 5Vis not required unless using the USB Type A host port for connecting power hungry external gear In such case there s a jumper switch on the back panel which sets the module to receive an additional 5V from your power supply Musical scales What s in the box https www youtube com embed Wd9lxa8ZPoQ feature oembed ...

Page 12: ...Download Poly 2 MIDI to CV converter module manual in a PDF form Legacy Poly MK1 MIDI to CV converter module manual in a PDF form ...

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