How to: Making techno using Polyplex | Native Instruments

Watch the latest Native Instruments tutorial video on to make techno using POLYPLEX as a quick-start scratchpad. Create percussive inspiration in a short amount of time. Produce beats, build kits, use randomization features, and master settings, as you get to grips with the basics of making techno.

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[JeffyG]

When you consider how old PolyPlex is, and yet the randomization and settings are the standard for most new drum machines. Maybe it was ahead of it's time!

[jesuslovestoastyaya]

Polyplex has been surprisingly awesome. Came in Komplete and as a Battery enthusiast, I have to say it's really fun and refreshing to use if your usual methods aren't working

[vileguile]

Your voice makes my speakers vibrate as if they were broken .. o.O It reminds me of school (20 years ago) when the teacher rolled in a big ol' TV and a VCR and turned it up to the max.

[TheFujac]

i absolutely love polyplex and it's my go to instrument when i need a percussion sound but am not sure what sound i want....however, it's impossible to use as it's been used above in a busy project as it sucks up any remaining CPU in an instant

[hectorheckler]

Polyplex is fun and easy to use along with several other synthesizers in reaktor. But, reaktor as a whole has been quite complex and difficult for me to customize and use what with all of the vast number of plug-ins you have to choose from or connect to get sound. I haven't been able to use reaktor to its full potential for a while now. Or, maybe I'm just a "dumass".😋

[bikesnbeerz]

Had this for a while and this helped. Very detailed and useful

[planetclay]

i wish the 4 main-bars under PITCH> START> PAN (not-so-much) and VOLUME> were automatable. always enjoy this thing
and learning how to use it. usually i just need one or two sounds out of it....it can get PRETTY VIBEY!!!

[dman]

it's a great instrument and like you said, quick way to get some randomization, would be great if the sounds / samples were updated or we could change the samples ourselves.  can we get a tutrorial on that?

[pauls-audiolabor]

Vom Prinzip ist es wie ein erweitertes Drumlab, klingt gut :-)

[Pixelfrog]

Poliplex's volume resets when I press play in my DAW. Seems to be a new bug. Super frustrating, as I no longer can use this instrument.

[Hazelcut]

that randomize dice who always make a 3 is tickling my OCD

[evolgenius]

Polyplex is dank for groove based music

[JohnDoe-mvsm]

Can you use you're own samples with it?

[elevatetechai]

how can I get a midi like this one you have to play in polyplex? thanks

[Notaustieg]

So im gonna roll until I create a banger track and sell it then?

[mmccarrell]

Would be helpful to tell us how to play the patterns.

[mt-qtoe]

What is that piano roll/midi editor/DAW thing you're using?

[adamdavidhartley]

Too bad Reaktor is a CPU hog. Otherwise the sounds are great.

[zeepster]

I was expecting a Sidechain functionality. Doesn't Polyplex have this?

[silversulu]

Narrator sounds dangerously close to that smooth talking Dan Worrall.