# Poly 2

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1477029326](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1477029326)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1477029326`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** James Milton
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (689 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-04
- **First published:** 2019-10-12
- **Size:** 153 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/poly-2/id1477029326)
- **Website:** [http://james-milton.com](http://james-milton.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://james-milton.com](http://james-milton.com/)

## Description

Poly 2 is a generative sequencer that creates evolving melodies and patterns driven by polyrhythms. It supports up to 8 simultaneous sounds, stores up to 16 configurations per project, and includes a powerful sampler with envelopes, filters, crossfading, and an LFO.

This page highlights its features: delay, reverb, distortion, EQ FX, 100+ free samples, 13 sound collections, 13 example projects; AUv3 with MIDI and Audio, Audiobus/IAA, Ableton Link, MIDI in/out, and sample import via Files or WiFi. It is designed for music production and live performance.

## Rankings

- #63,285 — Overall

## Review summary

Poly 2 is a creative, unique sequencer with a beautiful UI and powerful sequencing/sampling that suits ambient and experimental music. It shines in polyrhythms and sound design, with strong MIDI support. Common concerns focus on stability and ongoing development, plus a learning curve to master the interface. Overall, it's highly valued for its artistry, with opportunities to improve reliability and onboarding.

### Pros

- Extremely creative and unique tool that invites experimentation in ambient and experimental music.
- Beautiful, minimalist yet powerful touch UI that enhances the workflow and visuals.
- Robust sequencing and sampling features with strong MIDI support, enabling complex patterns and textures.
- Excellent for ambient/soundscape work and polyrhythmic experimentation; great for sound design.

### Cons

- Stability and ongoing development concerns (occasional crashes and questions about continued support).
- Learning curve / interface complexity (users note needing time to learn navigation and customize workflows).

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