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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Squarp Instruments Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer Now Accepting Preorders - Additional Details


You might recall the demos and intro post with initial details on the upcoming Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer. The following is the latest press release:


"Squarp set to revolutionise hardware sequencing workflow with polyrhythmic Pyramid

PARIS, FRANCE: avant-garde musical hardware researcher and developer Squarp Instruments is proud to announce that it is already accepting preorders on its inaugural Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer breakthrough — an advanced hardware standalone sequencer running proprietary PyraOs realtime processing firmware and boasting (multiple) MIDI, USB, CV/Gate, and (Sync48- and Sync24-configurable) DIN Sync connectivity, together with a host of fanciful features belying its compact and bijou form factor — as of May 21...

Most notably, and arguably an absolute rarity in this day and age, Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer is fully polyrhythmic, meaning different and unusual time signatures can be set for each of its 64 tracks to cleverly create shifted-beat sequences — set a track to 4/4 and add other tracks to simultaneously run with it in 5/4, 6/8, 15/8, or whatever — to bring stirring new musical flavours to productions. Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer... it is incontestably an appropriate appellation, after all! Apart from that, though, what makes this standalone sequencer so special and also why resolutely return to hardware in this day and age of commonplace software-based sequencing solutions, courtesy of all-singing, all-dancing DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations)?

Well, to truly get a feel for the flexible future of state-of-the-art and easy-to-use hardware sequencing in the present, perhaps it pays to look to the past? Which is exactly what the forward-thinking research and development team at Squarp Instruments did. “Our aim was to create a hardware sequencer in ‘sync’ with the new styles of electronic music being written nowadays,” notes company co-founder and R&D engineer Tom Hurlin. “There’s a huge gap in the market for this, which is kind of weird, because most popular music from the early-Eighties to the late-Nineties was produced using sequencing hardware. Hip-hop, for example, originated on the MPC series, which actually revolutionised all kinds of music — Madonna to Bryan Ferry to Whitney Houston. How come these machines were suddenly replaced by the computer?”

Good question. One which Squarp Instruments musically meditated on while dreaming up the knockout conceptual design of Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer. So, by cleverly combining computer, sequencing software, controller, and interface, the robust result is an amazingly accomplished sequencing solution that is as practical in use as it is easy on the eye while its road-ready aluminium casing merely measures 268 x 206 x 44 mm. Muses Tom Hurlin: “We felt that we had to create a machine that you could really feel — one that could satisfy any musician from any musical background. We wanted to have nice and playful controls, such as a multipoint touchpad, which was inspired by Korg’s Kaoss Pad and Kaossilator, and to be able to go from basic four-on-the-floor house beats to very experimental rhythms. Really, the important thing is that if you go from the computer to Pyramid then you don’t feel frustrated. The machine should enable you to do exactly what you had in mind when you started working with it, but also allow for some happy accidents along the way when tweaking!”

Two years of research and development, three prototypes, and multiple musical dialogues with various live and studio-based artists later, the cutting-edge electronics and advanced (updatable) firmware — the realtime processing PyraOS operating system allows any parameter to be controlled on the fly and any changes to be listened to immediately — implemented in the production Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer makes for a standalone sequencer par excellence, enabling users to agilely access a wide-ranging workflow based around 64 tracks. Each track can be up to 64 bars in length and acts as a loop that contains polyphonic or monophonic notes, automations and effects, plays repeatedly and controls one of the electronic musical instruments connected to the MIDI 1, MIDI 2 +sync (DIN Sync), CV, and USB outputs. Of course, those instruments could be hardware (such as drum machines, synthesizers, and modular synth systems), virtual instruments (running on a connected computer or even an iOS device, such as Apple’s all-pervasive iPhone smartphone or iPad tablet), or combinations thereof. The full flexibility of CV, G (Gate), and ENV — useful for sequencing any voltage-controlled parameter, such as an envelope generator or filter — connectivity will absolutely appeal to modular synth system aficionados, all the more so since the ever-present Eurorack small-format modular system is increasingly being popularised (and heavily populated) by an ever-growing band of merry ‘boutique’ manufacturers now numbering hundreds worldwide!

With Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer’s high-precision clock, rest assured that the sequencer itself is a superlative synchronisation tool for vintage and modern devices alike. All connected instruments will always remain perfectly in time, however rhythmically complicated those polyrhythmic sequences end up being — by grand design or happy accident! And with whatever users choose to connect to wherever, workflow is cleverly conceived for both stage and studio use, courtesy of four clear-cut, colourful (and colour-coded) modes. Make musical patterns from scratch and program MIDI effects and automations in (red) LIVE or (green) STEP modes by recording performances using the built-in one-octave keypad and so- called smartpads — each configurable as a chord harmoniser, advanced beat repeater, or scaled piano — or creating rhythms and melodies with the self-explanatory step sequencer, then manage and arrange tracks in (yellow) TRACK or (blue) SEQ modes by muting/un-muting tracks on the fly to build songs live or arranging and linking sequences — groups of muted/un-muted tracks — to create complete, structured songs.

Similarly, Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer’s hands-on hardware user interface includes six accurate and clickable encoders, a wide, multi-finger touchpad, and an accelerometer — all of which can easily be assigned to an effect parameter, a MIDI CC message, or even the two CV inputs! Beautifully backlit, the white LCD clearly highlights all functions, fanciful or otherwise. One particularly noteworthy mention must go to the algorithmic euclidian sequencer engine available to each track to auto-generate atypical and rich rhythmic patterns... plucky users can change the number of total steps, the number of filled steps, the step width, and rotate the pattern — again, all on the fly!

For the keyboardist seeking a powerful performance partner to get the most from their chosen instrument, the live performer looking for a complete sequencing solution to help handle their set, or the studio musician making music from scratch, Squarp Instruments’ innovative Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer surely delivers. Hardware sequencing is back with workflow advancement and flexible features to musically die for. Vive la standalone sequencer!


100 Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencers are available to preorder online for €699.00 EUR/$799.00 USD/£524.00 GBP (including VAT) from the Squarp Instruments Store here: http://www.squarp.net/store.html (Shipping is scheduled to start in June 2015, including free delivery to 28 European Union member states, with a second batch becoming available worldwide in early Q4 2015.)

For more in-depth info, please visit the dedicated Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer webpages here: http://www.squarp.net

Watch Squarp Instruments’ informative series of Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer demonstration videos here."

Monday, September 03, 2018

Squarp Instruments introduces pyraOS 3.0 firmware update for Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer


You can find some videos of the update in previous posts here. The official press release follows.

"PARIS, FRANCE: following five months of beta-testing, avant-garde musical machines developer Squarp Instruments is proud to announce availability of pyraOS 3.0 — a free, major update of the radical realtime processing system firmware for its innovative Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer, an advanced 64-track desktop design with MIDI, MIDI USB, CV/Gate, and (Sync48- and Sync24-configurable) DIN Sync connectivity, creatively adding all the most requested features from its supportive user base alongside innovative ideas from its design team to total over 30 additions — as of September 3…

Polyrhythm is defined as a rhythm which makes use of two or more rhythms simultaneously, so Squarp Instruments’ Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer certainly takes some beating as an advanced 64-track desktop design with MIDI, MIDI USB, CV/Gate, and (Sync48- and Sync24-configurable) DIN Sync connectivity (‘re-released’ last year as a more robust MKII version, thanks to the machined aluminium housing and a sturdy screen protecting its graphical display); different and unusual time signatures can creatively be set to work on each of those tracks to shape shifted-beat sequences, sowing the seeds for freshly-flavoured musical productions. Perfectly designed from the ground up as a modern, easy-to-use, and versatile hardware sequencer, the Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer deftly delivers a radical workflow and almost unlimited possibilities... powerful sequencing, looping, rhythm generation, real-time effect processing, MIDI control, and input+output interfacing are far from beyond the realms of possibility. Put it this way: Pyramid Polyrhythmic Sequencer is perfectly positioned to take centre stage in any musical setup — spanning studio to stage.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Pyramid Settings: Exploring the Squarp Pyramid's MIDI Settings


Published on Nov 19, 2017 Olivier Ozoux

Playlist:
Pyramid Settings (part 1): Exploring the Squarp Pyramid's MIDI Settings
Pyramid Settings (part 2): Exploring the Squarp Pyramid's MIDI Settings

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Squarp Pyramid- Live, Multitrack MIDI Recording with JP08, JU06, Minilogue, and TR8


Published on Apr 30, 2017 MR TUNA Music

"Really got to know the amazing, limitless, scrumtrelescent hardware MIDI sequencer SQUARP PYRAMID a lot better in the last few days, and here's a quick jam I made to show you what I've been learning. This jam features the Roland JU06, and JP08 both captured and controlled by Squarp Pyramid, including note and MIDI CC changes. Somehow the Minilogue was let go from the Pyramid's grasp but that just leaves us free to do some playing around over top of this cool jam. Let me know what you think, or if you have any questions about the Pyramid!"

Thursday, February 05, 2015

New Squarp Instruments PYRAMID - Polyrhythmic Sequencer - Desktop Hardware


Published on Feb 4, 2015 Squarp Instruments

"Pyramid is a 100% standalone polyphonic MIDI & CV/Gate sequencer.

http://www.squarp.net/

Easily produce your tracks from scratch thanks to powerful creative tools, such as a smart chord harmonizer, scales, beat repeat, hold and relatch, groundbreaking step sequencer, Euclidean sequencer, polyrhythms, polymetry and real-time effects.

Video: Théodore Sanchez - Les Films du Périscope - theodoresanchez@gmail.com
Music: Fabien Gaubert - http://www.shapingsounds.com/"


"Modern, easy-to-use & versatile hardware sequencer

Live mode
Record your performance with the built-in keypad or with the smartpads.

Step mode
Create rhythms and melodies with the improved classic step-by-step sequencer.

Assign + FX
Add automations and MIDI effects to each of the 16 polyphonic tracks.

Track mode
Mute/unmute your tracks on the fly and build your live.

Seq mode
Arange and link your sequences (group of tracks) to create a complete, structured song.

Whether you're a keyboardist who wants a powerful tool to get the best from your instrument, a live performer looking for a complete solution to manage your set, or a studio musician making music from scratch, Pyramid provides you with a radical new workflow and almost unlimited possibilities."

Some interesting highlights:

"Discover Squarp powerful MIDI effects

Pyramid integrates state-of-the-art real-time MIDI effects. On each track you can stack 4 effect engines – including quantization, swing, delay, randomizer, glitch, humanizer, harmonizer, arpeggiator... and many more to come.

The FX manager makes it very simple to set and remove an effect, or to change its place in the chain. Perfect for live performances as well as studio composition."

"Euclidean grooves

Pyramid offers one algorithmic euclidean sequencer engine per track, auto generating uncommon and rich rhythmic patterns.

Change the number of total steps, the number of filled steps, the step width, rotate the pattern, all of this on the fly. The displayed euclidean circle helps you to visualize the pattern."

"Polyrhythms!

Pyramid is fully polyrhythmic. This means that you can set different and unusual time signatures on each track, to create shifted-beat sequences. Polyrhythmic constructions will bring new flavours to your productions.

You can set a track with a 4/4 standard signature, and for the other tracks 5/4, 6/8, 15/8... The direct access button enables you to change the left and right numbers without limitation. It's an incredible and easy way to add complexity to your songs!

To go further in experimentation, add or remove steps to your measure to create polymetric tracks and irrational rhythms."

Full details at http://www.squarp.net

Monday, October 29, 2018

Squarp Pyramid Comprehensive Sequencer Tutorial


Published on Oct 29, 2018

"A comprehensive tutorial for Squarp's Pyramid sequencer. With 64 tracks, 2 MIDI DIN ports, MIDI over USB and CV, Gate and Mod outputs, Pyramid can sequence and loop dozens of instruments in very large setups with few limitations.

If you want a shorter review and comparison to Hermod, Squarp's modular sequencer - here's a link to it: [posted here] - this video is a deeper dive into Pyramid - getting into the details, features and workflow.

We've got a lot to cover:

1:00 OVERVIEW
11:00 LIVE MODE
17:00 STEP MODE
31:40 TRACK MODE
41:25 SEQ MODE
46:35 MIDI EFFECTS
53:55 MISC

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Squarp Instruments Pyramid Sequencer Demos

Pyramid Sequencer Demo#1: LIVE MODE + FX MANAGER

Published on Mar 31, 2015 Squarp Instruments

More demos with their descriptions below.

"This video is an example of how to chain effects in the FX Manager, sequencing the DSI Mopho x4.

Each track can handle up to four chained up effects. As all effects are real-time processed, the recorded events will not be affected but the sound will change on the fly. In this video only one track is used, in LIVE mode exclusively (CHORD sub-mode). Its effect section contains two arpeggiators, one humanizer and one randomizer.

0:10 keypad used to play simple notes, an external keyboard controler could be used instead of the integrated pads
0:14 octave is set down to access lower notes
0:15 use of the smartpads in chord mode
0:21 tonality changed from Cmaj to Cmin and back to Cmaj
...
0:34 first arpeggiator added
0:38 octave set to -1
0:59 exit from the first arpeggiator with the following settings:

style = up/down
gate = 200%
rate = 1/1 (slow)
octave = -2
...
1:03 harmonizer added and set with +5 and -4 to create chords from the first arpeggiator outputed notes.
...
1:24 second arpeggiator added, playing around and finally setting a very high rate
...
2:54 second arpeggiator style set to "random"
3:05 second arpeggiator is bypassed
...
3:11 randomizer added, with param set to 'velocity'"

Tuesday, December 04, 2018

Squarp Pyramid Videos by Gemini Horror


Published on Nov 28, 2018 Squarp Instruments

Playlist:

1. Gemini Horror presents: Midi Delay — Pyramid sequencer
Gemini Horror showcases the midi delay with a Korg Volca FM and a MicroKorg.

MIDI delay creates a copy of entered notes, simulating a standard delay effect, but using velocity midi data:
- TIME is the amount of time between the original notes and the delayed notes.
- REPEATS is the number of delayed notes.
- GAIN changes the MIDI velocity of each delayed note. The velocity of the delayed notes will be gradually decreased or increased.
- DRY/WET changes the midi velocity of all notes (if 0%, you will only hear the original notes, if 50%, you will hear both the original notes and the delayed notes, if 100%, you will only hear the delayed notes).
2. Gemini Horror presents: Generative Music — Pyramid sequencer
3. Gemini Horror presents: Euclidean Rhythms — Pyramid sequencer
4. Gemini Horror presents: Tape Loop — Pyramid sequencer
5. Gemini Horror presents: CV Outputs — Pyramid sequencer

Saturday, November 12, 2016

The Blip on the Radar: Live Jam with MeeBlip Triode, Squarp Pyramid and more


Published on Nov 12, 2016 Olivier Ozoux

"Exploring sending Midi CC messages from the Pyramid to various other synth and experimenting with the new Midi LFO feature in the PyraOS v0.998

Featuring:
- Squarp Pyramid
- MeeBlip Triode
- Audiothingies MicroMonsta
- Preen FM2
- Korg Electribe 2 Sampler"

Monday, September 02, 2019

Drawing MIDI CC Automation with Squarp Pyramid sequencer | Live Synth Jam


Published on Sep 2, 2019 MR TUNA Music

"Using the built-in touch screen on Squarp Pyramid to draw in some MIDI CC automations with my finger. I rarely get a chance to use this feature, but it's definitely been very useful, and lots of fun.
The Pyramid is controlling the Prophet-6 synthesizer by Sequential Circuits"

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Dub Techno with Squarp Pyramid, Analog Rytm, Modularsystem and many more


Published on Sep 10, 2017 Rickinger B.

"Live Dub Techno Session with my Modularsystem, Squarps Pyramid and a lot of my hardware stuff. I hope you'll like this. Please feel free to leave a comment. And i'm always happy about new subscribers!

Used Equipment:
Squarp Pyramid (Sequencer)
Modularsystem (Rhythmic theme)
Nord A1r (Deep Monopad)
Moog Subphatty (Bass)
Dreadbox murmux v2 (Arpeggio)
Elektron Analog Four (Chord and Lead)
Elektron Analog Rytm (Drums)

All hardware is recorded 2-track in Logic Pro X."

Saturday, April 14, 2018

Squarp Instruments Hermod Eurorack Module Videos by Sunshine Jones


Published on Apr 14, 2018 Sunshine Jones

Playlist (descriptions for each below):
HERMOD CURSORY INVESTIGATION
HERMOD INPUT CONTROLLERS
SQUARP HEMOD - TRANSPOSE SEQUENCE
HERMOD TRANSPOSITION // TWO
OK, WELL WHAT ABOUT REAL TIME ANALOG SEQUENCE RECORDING?
3AM DANCEFLOOR MADNESS
HERMOD - SEQUENCING TIME
HERMOD // CHANGE SEQUENCE VIA CV
QUICK & DIRTY CV RECORDING

Descriptions:

Friday, June 02, 2017

Raw & Uncut! DSI Tempest, Roland TR8, Squarp Pyramid, JU06, JP08 - Hard Hits


Published on Jun 1, 2017 MR TUNA Music

"Got together with Jared for some more couch jams, and things got HARD. Dave Smith Tempest takes the lead on this one with some super slamming industrial beats, then we've got Squarp Pyramid sequencing JU06, and kinda screwing around until the camera dies.
Get jammed!!"

Tuesday, December 06, 2016

Erik's Melody: Creating Evolving Patterns with the Squarp Pyramid


Published on Dec 6, 2016 Olivier Ozoux

"This is a short tutorial explaining how I'm using the Chance and Arpeggiator Midi FX in the Squarp Pyramid to create an evolving musical phrase."

Thursday, December 01, 2016

Erik's Trap, Nina's Rap: a live jam with Squarp Pyramid and more.


Published on Dec 1, 2016 Olivier Ozoux

"First jam since the v1.0 PyraOS Release. Started playing around with the chord progression from Erik Satie's Gymnopédies and some Trap-style grooves, then added a little bit of Nina Simone's Feeling Good.

Instruments
- Squarp Pyramid
- Korg Electribe 2 Sampler
- Audiothingies MicroMonsta
- MakeNoise 0-Coast
- Bastl Instruments MicroGranny
- PreenFM2"

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Squarp Pyramid meets EMU XL7 Command Station


video upload by MIDERA

"Finally made a track and have learned a sufficient amount to make something with the Squarp Pyramid. I think it pairs well with the EMU XL7. Eventide Blackhole VST used for some parts."

Wednesday, September 08, 2021

Summer Rain (collab using Monomachine, Sequential Pro3, Korg Minilogue)


video upload by MKDVB

"Sun Fils: vocals, guitar, Korg Minilogue bass
MKDVB: Sequential Pro 3 (lead, bass, arp), Elektron Monomachine (main synth riff, percussion)

I remember the exact day the lightning wildfires started in CA last summer because my family went for an early morning walk and lightning erupted unexpectedly. I even recorded it on my phone & sampled it in my next single. And somehow I knew things weren't going to be the same anymore.

It's time we gave the Earth its flowers."

"Surrender" (1st Sequential Pro 3 synth jam + Moog Matriarch, Monomachine, Juno 106, Squarp Pyramid)

video upload by MKDVB

"My 1st jam with the Sequential Pro 3 & it may already be my fave monosynth! Live ambient synthpop jam alongside the Moog Matriarch, Elektron Monomachine, Juno 106 (my last track w/ this beauty but it was time to say goodbye). Squarp Pyramid on sequencer. Chase Bliss Audio Blooper, Eventide Eclipse, Boss RV-500 reverb & Valhalla on FX duties.

I called this track Surrender because it's the last one I made with my beloved Juno 106, which I chose to sell despite my emotional attachment to its sound. I've always had a collector's mentality which lends itself to a materialistic mindset in many ways & hanging onto the 106 was more about "owning" than using or playing it. We never truly own anything so I surrendered the 106 & hopefully part of that mindset as well.

Recorded via Cranborne 500R8 & mixed/edited in post."

Friday, April 27, 2018

Review - Pyramid vs. Hermod: Powerful Squarp sequencers explored


Published on Apr 27, 2018 loopop

"I got some questions about the case.... check it out here: https://www.through-u.com/

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Squarp is a company that specializes in making sequencers – Pyramid and Hermod are the only two products it makes. Pyramid, which has been around for a while, was designed for 'regular' MIDI compatible instruments (though it has a few CV inputs and outputs). Hermod, its smaller, modular brother - released a few months ago - was designed with Eurorack control in mind.

This focus shows, and both sequencers have a massive sequencing feature set: high resolution sequencing, long flexible pattern lengths, polymetry and polyrhythm support, Euclidean sequencing, plenty of MIDI effects and much more – all things you typically see in a DAW, not a standalone hardware sequencer, and certainly not the one built into your synth…

A flexible sequencer can completely transform what an instrument can do – your gear won't sound the same when it's controlled by these two. The question is – how easy is it to get to these features and use them? Successful user interface design makes powerful features accessible with a quick, usable workflow. In this clip I give an overview of the top features of both sequencers, and show how to actually use them, so that you can make up your mind if Squarp have successfully balanced power and usability.

This review includes some of the top new features in Pyramid's beta OS version 3.0, just released last week."

Monday, December 19, 2016

Icelandic Poets: a live jam with Squarp Pyramid, MeeBlip Triode, Blofeld and more.


Published on Dec 19, 2016 Olivier Ozoux

"You shouldn't let poets lie to you.

- Squarp Pyramid (sequencer)
- Korg Electribe 2 Sampler (drums)
- Waldorf Blofeld ( pads )
- Audiothingies MicroMonsta ( keys )
- Makenoise 0 Coast ( arp )
- MeeBlip Triode ( bassline )
- Bastl Instruments MicroGranny ( vocal samples )"

Sunday, July 02, 2017

Squarp Pyramid session with a scratching modularsystem


Published on Jul 2, 2017 Rickinger B.

"I've tried to build a patch with my modularsystem that simulates scratching. Not perfect, but funny and perfect for a lazy sunday ;-)

Used equipment:
Squarp pyramid: Sequencer
Nordlead A1R: Pad and short lead
Moog Sub Phatty: Bass
Dreadbox murmux v2: Lead
Modularsystem: Scratching Pad
Roland TB-03: Lead
Elektron Analog Four: Short Chords
MFB-522: Drumloop, sampled and played by the Rytm
Elektron Analog Rytm: Drums

Mixed and recorded into 2-Track in Logic Pro X."
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