Polyend Tracker: Beginner's Guide

Studio expert Josh Bess presents a comprehensive set of Polyend Tracker video tutorials! If you're excited to get started with the Polyend Tracker's impressive list of audio tools, but you're a little intimidated with the unique approach of this instrument, this course is for you. Josh walks you through all the basics, so you'll be well-versed in both functionality and workflow. He then covers a wide range of specific topics to get you more familiar with some of the wide-reaching applications of this piece of hardware. These videos are for new Polyend Tracker users.

Introduction

• Overview (00:55) - Learn what this course is all about and what will be covered in this video series.

Interface

• Opening Projects (02:25) - See how to open preset projects in Tracker so you can get started right away.

• Master Mode Overview (04:13) - Discover the Master Mode and the ways you can use it to mix your project.

• Song Mode Overview (04:33) - Explore the Song Mode and learn how to use it to create song arrangements.

• Pattern Mode Overview (02:18) - Learn the Pattern Mode and how it?s used to track patterns on the Tracker.

• Navigation Overview (03:29) - See how to navigate Tracker with the navigation parameters.

Tracking

• Starting a New Project (01:02) - Learn how to start your own project from scratch in Tracker.

• Pattern Length (02:05) - Discover how to adjust the length of patterns in Tracker.

• Loading and Renaming an Instrument (06:22) - In this video, you?ll learn how to load and rename instruments that you?ll use in your patterns.

• Tracking a Pattern (09:00) - Explore the process for tracking a pattern from scratch in Tracker.

• Tracking with Steps (02:58) - Learn how to speed up your workflow and track with steps in Tracker.

• Note Tracking (10:15) - See how to track notes and melodies in a pattern.

• Note OFF, CUT, FAD (05:53) - Here you?ll learn how to adjust the note cutoff modes in your patterns.

• Tracking with Fill (10:28) - Explore how to speed up your workflow and increase your creativity by tracking with Fill.

• Tracking Effects (08:25) - Learn how to track automation with FX in your pattern.

• Chord and Arp (05:54) - Discover how to create arpeggios with Chord and Arp in your pattern.

• Multiple Patterns (06:00) - In this video, Josh demonstrates how to expand your arrangement and create multiple patterns in Tracker.

• Saving Your Project (02:02) - Learn how to save your progress into a project in Tracker.

Mixing

• Mixer (11:08) - Explore the various mixing options available and see how to use them to mix your project.

Songs

• Playing Songs (06:29) - Learn how to create a full song arrangement in Tracker with slots and patterns.

Settings

• Project Settings (06:00) - Discover some important settings to customize the workflow of your project.

• Metronome (05:29) - Learn how to adjust the metronome settings for your real-time recording.

• Config (01:24) - Explore additional options in the Config menu and learn how to update your Tracker?s firmware.