We focused on improving the playability of the hardware with the addition of new professional 5mm black and silver anodised brushed steel panels and fader enhancements to the already super-tough recycled ABS plastic PlayCase enclosure.

The extra precision and weight of the steel panels dramatically increases the durability and playability of PlayFader as a creative instrument.

…But what surprised us the most was how much they would profoundly impact the user experience and the performance of PlayFader as an instrument, especially with the new accelerometer functionality.

• Improved fader stability and durability.

• Much more stable on for performance.

• Feels incredibly solid and responsive in your hands while you’re using the accelerometer.

The current internal components are perfect and still have a lot more potential for future firmware development.

This means that existing Rev 1 owners can upgrade their PlayFaders too.

• The beautiful new chunky 5mm brushed steel panels take less than 10 minutes to instal - 14 screws, 12 nuts and 2 custom fader dust-covers.

We’ve developed PlayFader Rev2 to be completely sustainable by ensuring none of our amazing community gets left behind or worse still, has a redundant piece of hardware…

Hardware Specs -

• 5mm thick Anodised Brushed Steel front & rear panels.

• 2 x  60mm-throw Bourns Faders.

• Custom Moulded Recycled Plastic PlayCase with a protective Lid that doubles as a stand.

• Unique Flat Keycap Buttons with Cherry MX Switches.

• 2 x ChromaCaps Mk2 Silicon or Black Chrome Fader Caps.

• Ultra Low Profile MultiComp Pro Jack Connectors.

• 2 x 3.5mm CV Outputs - Adjustable from 0-8v, Continuous or Pitch Quantised. Requires Mono Patch Cable.

• 2 x 3.5mm Gate Outputs - Adjustable from 3ms Trigger to 95% Duty Cycle. Requires Mono Patch Cable.

• 1 x 3.5mm Switchable Comms Output - Select between Analog Clock Pulse (Mono Cable) or MIDI Control & Transport (TRS MIDI).

• 1 x 3.5mm Switchable Comms Input - Select between Analog Clock Pulse (Mono Cable) or MIDI Control & Transport (TRS MIDI).

• MIDI Type-A Communication over 3.5mm.

• Stackables will fit snugly!

• Some nice stickers included, of course.

PlayFader is a fun, powerful and unique sequencer.

Each channel of PlayFader has CV and Gate outputs controlled by a Fader and Play button.

Move the Fader to adjust CV levels and press Play for gate or trigger output.

Or pick it up and use the accelerometer to control notes, chords, CV and FX.

PlayFader also offers two MIDI channels, allowing you to choose from various output options like Notes or Chords. The MIDI outputs match the analog outputs, letting you control MIDI devices while using analog synths.

Robust internal clock with sync out, transport controls and tap tempo, or lock to external clocks through CV or MIDI.

You can choose from quantised  and smooth CV - customisable user scales or voltage ranges of 2, 3, 5, or 8 volts.

Each channel has two recording buffers that can be switched and copied in real time. Plus you can play and record live transposition.

PlayFader also includes 8 FUN FX modes which allow you to take your patterns to extreme new places and back again at the push of a button. The FUN button

We carefully planned the button layout for live performances, jam sessions, and recordings.

The top row consists of Modifier buttons for quick access to settings like loop length, quantization, FX types, scales, and the global menu.

You can change these while in use, and pressing any of them will only show which page you are on without making any changes. This way, you will always know your current location.

The bottom row of buttons are the Action buttons which affect PlayFader's output. These buttons let you play notes, hit triggers, add FUN FX, clear, transpose, copy, record, and latch.

To make any actual changes, you move a Fader or press a button on the bottom row, the Action buttons.

This design is optimised for jamming and live performance

PlayFader V2.0 firmware introduces Accelerometer control and new generative algorithms to its signature "Fun FX," bringing the total to 8 creative, hands-on tools. This update empowers modular synth users and live performers with immediate, experimental control over sequences, allowing you to instantly transform, warp, and re-sequence voltage on the fly.

What’s new…

• Accelerometer control: The most musical, expressive and intuitive implementation we could have imagined - All FUN FX, Main Play mode, Ratchets and Transpose.

• AUTO Latch: Keep the energy high on stage with the enhanced AUTO Latch, freeing up both hands to shape your Eurorack patch while the sequencer drives the rhythm - this changes everything!!!

• 8 Total Fun FX: All new Gen FX plus LFO, Random, Roll, Slice, and more.

• New Generative Features: Added in V2.0 to push sequences into new, chaotic, or melodic territories.

• Live Performance Focus: Designed for immediate, tactile manipulation using the Accelerometer.

• New Scale Library with 13 to choose from.

• 9 USER SCALE SLOTS, assignable per-channel.

• No Dotted or Triplets options.

• Improved Clear and Live Mute.

• Behind the scenes refinements.

• ‍One Manual… completely revised and updated for Auto-Latch, everything is now in one place… from beginner patch walk-throughs to a quick reference guide and all the details in-between.

All V2.0 Firmware details, click here.

• 2 x CV & Gate outs

• MIDI Notes, CC & Chords

• Accelerometer control

• Dual Loop Buffers per-channel

• Dedicated FUN Button    

• Auto Latch

             

• 8 x FUN FX

• Generative, Roll, Slice, Slew, LFO, Random and more

• Scale Library (13 available)

• 9 User Scale Slots assignable per-channel

• Performance Quantisation modes

• Live Transpose

• Latch Play

• CV Sync

• Midi Clock in/out

• Transport menu - Master Clock

• Live Visual Feedback of Loop Buffer Content

• 2V, 3V, 5V & 8V Smooth CV Range

• 1V/oct (Eurorack) 1.2V/oct (Buchla) and Hz/V (Korg) scaling options

• Variable-width Gates & Triggers

• Free Play & Quantised Ratchets

• Up to 64 steps per Channel

• User Power-Up Defaults Template

• User Loop Length, Tap Tempo

• Patch Memory - 8 Slots

Rev2 is 100% backwards compatible…

• Every unit we’ve ever sold already has an accelerometer hiding away, waiting for V2.0 firmware ✌️

• The beautiful new chunky 5mm black and silver anodised brushed steel panels take less than 10 minutes to instal - 14 screws, 12 nuts and 2 custom fader dust-covers.

• The V2.0 Firmware works on all Rev 1 PlayFaders. Everyone can enjoy a brand new simplified, intuitive workflow (Auto-Latch), Accelerometer control over music, modulation and FX, plus new creative and expressive Fun FX and features.

Rev 1 owners, check out the Rev 2 upgrade pack in the shop.

PlayFader features our custom made PlayCase, a recycled plastic case and protective lid that also doubles as a stand!

PlayCase is secured with a wristband that supports LGBTQ+ awareness around the world.