PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer

PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer

Multitrack AUv3 MIDI

9 ratings
4 reviews
$5.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 7, 2022
  • September 2, 2024

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Create complex musical sequences with multiple polyrhythmic tracks. Control note, velocity, gate, and MIDI CC parameters with independent step lengths and rates. Route MIDI output to your favorite synths and AUv3 hosts.

Multitrack polyrhythmic MIDI sequencing
Note and MIDI CC tracks
Configurable step lengths per mode
Independent track rates
Assignable MIDI channels
Ramp value for CC smoothing
AUv3 plugin support
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What's New in PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer

2.3

September 2, 2024

This version updates the support section on the settings menu.

User reviews

Bought. Understood. Wrote music unlike anything I’d done before.

I can’t think or imagine polyrhythmic music. I like 4/4. I bought this to challenge myself. An hour in and I think I’m Radiohead reincarnated. Wrote something that kept evolving and it tickled my brain. Very happy with my purchase.

Stellar App and Developer

a great quick little multitrack (i.e. poly) melody sequencer. each track can have a different rate/tempo. and this works for modulation eg u can sequence cc midi messages between different instances of polybud in AUM or to other auv3 apps. stellar developer here !!

Effizienter MIDI-Chord-Trigger mit Polyphonie-Support

PolyBud ist ein flexibles AUv3-MIDI-Plugin zum Erstellen und Triggern von Akkorden über einzelne Noten oder MIDI-Events. Unterstützt benutzerdefinierte Voicings, Polyphonie, Latch-Modus und externe Controller. Perfekt für Live-Setups, schnelle Harmonie-Ideen und komplexe Chord-Routings. Zuverlässig, intuitiv und nahtlos integrierbar – Top-Tool für mobile MIDI-Workflows.
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Good but there is one annoying problem.

I’ve got almost all of the Bud apps and they’re very useful, but there is one problem with all of the ones I’ve tried. Adjusting the play rate is difficult and sometimes just impossible to do. The wheel jumps rather than scrolls and I was trying to use PolyBud with iSymphonic. I wanted to adjust the speed from 1/8 to 1/4 as I was using some strings and wanted to slow them down, but I just couldn’t do it. The wheel is very jerky and jumped between 1/2 and 1/32.

After fiddling with it for nearly half an hour and getting nowhere I just abandoned the project. This problem is present in other Bud apps as well, and I had hoped that it would have been fixed by now. Perhaps everyone else works in 1/8, 1/16 1/32 and even 1/64. I’ve found I can select these speeds relatively easily. Am I unique?
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FAQ

What is PolyBud?

PolyBud is a multitrack polyrhythmic AUv3 MIDI sequencer designed for iOS. It allows users to create complex musical patterns by assigning different step lengths and rates to individual note and MIDI CC tracks.

Does PolyBud produce sound?

No, PolyBud is a MIDI application and does not generate any sound on its own. You need to route its MIDI output to other audio applications or AUv3 host apps to hear the sequences.

What AUv3 host apps are compatible with PolyBud?

PolyBud is compatible with various AUv3 host applications such as AUM, Cubase, NanoStudio, ZenBeats, BeatMaker, and apeMatrix.

How does PolyBud handle polyrhythms?

PolyBud enables polyrhythmic variations by allowing each track to run at a different rate and by setting different step lengths for note, velocity, gate, ratchet, probability, and randomization modes.

Can PolyBud control multiple synthesizers?

Yes, you can assign different MIDI channels to each track within PolyBud, allowing you to control multiple synthesizers simultaneously from a single pattern.

What is the price of PolyBud?

PolyBud is available for a one-time purchase of $6.99.

How often is PolyBud updated?

PolyBud was last updated on September 2, 2024, with version 2.3. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

Is PolyBud suitable for beginners?

While PolyBud offers advanced features for polyrhythmic sequencing, its complexity might be more suited for users with some experience in MIDI sequencing and music production.