At Superbooth 2026, Polyend has introduced Drums, a hybrid drum machine that blends analog voice design, digital synthesis, sample playback, advanced sequencing, and flexible I/O in a performance-oriented hardware instrument.

Polyend Drums is a hybrid analog and digital drum machine, designed to offer both classic percussive tone and modern production flexibility.

Built into a single-piece aluminum chassis with custom metal knobs, it integrates four analog drum voices built around modern SSI chips, extensive digital synthesis methods, and sample-based instruments.

The instrument features an advanced eight-track sequencer, with deep per-track control and generative tools, a performance-ready control surface including an X/Y fader for real-time morphing, and integrated effects arranged in send, insert, and master chains.

Connectivity includes individual audio outputs for channel separation, stereo audio inputs for external processing, multiple MIDI ports, USB-C, and a dedicated headphone output.

Here’s the official Polyend Drums intro video:

Features:

• Eight independent sequencer tracks with deep per-track control, probability, micro-timing, parameter locks, pattern chaining, and generative sequencing tools
• Four analog voices based on modern SSI chips, each combining dual analog VCOs, a dedicated noise source, and a digital oscillator for hybrid layering or precise FM
• Multimode analog filters and VCAs shaping each analog voice for percussion or tonal sounds
• Multiple digital synthesis methods alongside sample-based instruments
• An instrument library containing over forty instruments with individual sub-mode mutations
• Eight independent LFOs for modulation
• Integrated performance tools including kit switching without stopping playback and the X0Y fader for real-time morphing between states
• Three groups of effects: shared send effects, track-specific insert effects, and a master effects chain
• Eight individual audio outputs for separate track processing
• Stereo audio inputs that feed the effects processor for external sound shaping
• MIDI In, Out, and Thru jacks plus USB-C for MIDI and system connectivity
• Dedicated headphone output for monitoring
• Dual-core main CPU with auxiliary processors handling peripherals and analog control
• 32-bit floating point internal audio processing at 96 kHz with 24-bit/96 kHz DAC/ADC conversion
• Single-piece aluminum body with custom metal knobs and precision-built hardware
• Capacity for storing up to 64 patterns, 64 sound kits, and 48 songs with arrangement options

Pricing & Availability:

Polyend Drums is available to pre-order for $2,699 USD, with shipping expected to begin in 3-4 months.