Hermod+ and xp32 goes Braindance

video upload by Stazma

"Finaly managed to shoot a proper thing with the amazing Hermod+ & xp32 combo, by Squarp Instruments. Those two together are an incredible powerhouse of sequencing with many sequencing effects usualy only found in DAW. As it's often called a modular brain I went for something proper braindancy in the vein of my Repeat Eater side project (Analord tribute band you said?).
ALL the sequencing is done from Hermod+, as well as some modulations."

"Other modules used:
Rample by Squarp Intruments on the 808 drums (my own CC808 kit you get on Concrete Collage Bandcamp for free).
x2 810 by System80 on bass & lead
Algo by RYK Modular on FM bass / lead
Envy Machine by RYK for ADSR
Befaco Pico VCF on FM Percussions
x2 Mixswitch from Klavis for mixing
Instruo Seashell on arp"

TIPS & TRICKS – CAN HAPAX RANDOM?

video upload by Squarp instruments

"🎲 All things random! 🎲
This little jam showcases multiple techniques for note generation and randomization, using only one drum track of Hapax.

CHAPTERS
0:10 Basic rythm
0:29 Generator algorithm
0:43 Swing effect
0:57 More Generator tweaks
1:17 Every N algorithm
1:27 Quick mutes
1:38 Curve algorithm
1:53 Random effect

COMPLETE MANUAL
​🇬🇧 https://tinyurl.com/hapax-manual

QUICKSTART MANUAL
​🇬🇧 https://tinyurl.com/ENG-quickstart
​🇫🇷 https://tinyurl.com/FR-quickstart
🇯🇵 https://tinyurl.com/JP-quickstart"

Live Synth Techno in the Studio: Squarp Hapax, TB-303, Jupiter-80

video upload by MR TUNA Music

"Some more uncharted territory here with some techno beats live from the studio. Not really our regular vibe but very fun and fast. Jupiter-80 creating some qualiy keys and big bass from the Korg Prologue with the boiling acid of the TB303 pushing us up and up and UP in the background.

Is this actually techno or is it something else? I can never actually nail it down properly this is probably too 'progressive'."

Dreamer 💭 (Sequential Take 5 + H90 / Nymphes + Microtubes X / 0Coast + Timeline / TR6S / Hapax)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Back to the ~2-minute format 😅

In this track, the Hapax is sequencing all the instruments, starting with the Take 5 where I tweak a few knobs. Then comes the BASS played by the Nymphes. For this sound, I used its LFO's delay parameter. Thus you first hear the sound without any modulation, then comes the syncopated part at the end of the sound! I finally launch the LEAD part played by the 0-Coast through the Timeline delay and DRUMS, played by the TR-6S. The Hapax FILL button is being used here to activate a couple of MIDI effects on the different tracks.

Hardware used *

// 🥁 DRUMS: Roland TR-6S (Digital Rhythm Performer)
// 🎸 BASS: Dreadbox Nymphes (6-voice analog synth) + Darkglass Microtubes X (Multiband analog Distortion)
// 🎹 PLUCKS: Sequential Take 5 (5-voice analog synth) + Eventide H90
// 🎸 LEAD: Make Noise 0-Coast (semi-modular analog mono synth) + Strymon Timeline (Ice Delay)
// SEQUENCER: Squarp Instruments Hapax

Recorded in one shot and mixed in Ableton Live."

EP02 : EFFECTS MODE 🟥 HERMOD+ TUTORIALS

video upload by Squarp instruments

Squarp instruments Hermod+ tutorials

"In this episode, we’re diving into the Effects section of Hermod+ — breaking down each track and using them to walk through some key concepts.
You will learn how to :

Add an effect
Edit via click/or hold pad
Hold enc to access contextual menu : copy/paste and delete
Mute/Unmute effects : GLOBAL MUTE vs PATTERN MUTE
Pattern values (hold encoder and scroll)
ModMatrix source = CV + CC
ModMatrix source = MOD/MOD1/MOD2/MOD3
ModMatrix attenuverter/direction/offset

All the shortcuts used in this video are listed here :
🏃‍♀️ https://squarp.net/hermodplus/manual/...

CLICK FOR MORE »

Walrus Audio Qi Etherealizer Demo (no talking) with TWISTfm

video upload by Limbic Bits

0:00 Dub Chord
2:10 Delay Lead
3:30 Bell Wave Variations
5:18 FM Improv
7:10 Ballad for Drift Wood

▶ Book "Electronic Music Production": https://limbicbits.com/book-electroni...

Long Register 🔀 (Waldorf M + H90 // 0Coast + Timeline // TR6S // Nymphes + Julianna // Hapax)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Arturia Pigments 'Hemisphere' Sound Bank 65 Presets

BUY: https://kav-sound-explorer.sellfy.sto...

Explore new sonic horizons with the "Hemisphere" sound bank for Arturia Pigments V6, featuring 65 meticulously crafted presets.

This collection provides a diverse range of sounds, from evolving pads and atmospheric effects to lush synth textures, perfect for ambient, cinematic, and electronic music production.

Whether you're looking to create ambient soundscapes, dynamic pads, or futuristic sound design, this set delivers high-quality sounds that inspire creativity.

Key Features: 65 custom-designed presets for Arturia Pigments Ideal for genres such as ambient, soundtrack, experimental, and electronica.

Preset Categories:

Evolving Pads: Smooth and evolving textures that add depth and movement

Synth Strings: Lush, cinematic strings with a modern edge

Soundtrack: Dramatic, atmospheric sounds perfect for film scoring and sound design

Ambient SFX: Creative sound effects that enhance your compositions with subtle details

Atmospheres: Ethereal and expansive sounds to fill your sonic space

Created by Alexander Kav."

Euclid (Waldorf M + H90 // 0Coast + Timeline // Nymphes + Julianna // TR6S // Hapax)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"I am continuing my deeper exploration of the vast possibilities offered by the Hapax 🤩

In this jam I loaded on the Hapax, the "definition files" for the Nymphes and TR-6S, and I have to say that it really opens up the possibilities to easily automate or modulate parameters on the synths (used for example here to modulate the pitch of some drum sounds or to add the noise oscillator of the Nymphes on some notes only etc.)

0:00 - The track starts with the 0-Coast playing a syncopated bass line thanks to the EUCLID MIDI effect of the Hapax, and with the M playing the main RIFF.

0:36 - I then fade in the Nymphes playing the pulsating (thanks to an EUCLID MIDI effect too) detuned CHORDS thru the Julianna analog chorus pedal (adding the wide stereo effect).

0:55 - The drum parts are played by the TR-6S using only the Analog Circuit Behavior engine (i.e. no samples used) for the drum sounds, with its VINYL SIM effect on the master bus squashing the DRUMS! 🤘 Also, I didn't use the TR-6S' sequencer here but the Hapax, in order to be able to swap between different patterns on only one machine (Hapax) + to use the FILL button on the Hapax to add breaks on the DRUM track too + I used 2 LFOs on the Hapax to control parameters on the TR-6S (as the TR-6S only has 1 LFO 😅)

1:40 - Bridge (only M synth)

1:55 - 4 to the floor part

2:38 - Outro

All the transposition are done in real-time on the Hapax (using Track 16)."

Squarp Hapax : Advanced Polychronic Sequencer & MIDI Madness

video upload by soffter

0:00 - intro
1:10 - hard and soft(ware) features
6:24 - bells and whistles, cowbells, woodblock
9:25 - intuitive, fun, approachable
12:48 - your pal wes says thanks

Register ®️ (0-Coast + Timeline // Perfourmer + H90 // TR-6S // Nymphes // Squarp sequencer)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"I really wanted to make use of a lot of MIDI effects of the Hapax hardware sequencer in this jam! 😃
So nearly all of the sequences you'll here coming from the 0-Coast, Perfourmer and Nymphes, have been recorded with very few notes.
The rhythmic and chords richness are mainly coming from the onboard MIDI effects. Thus:

🎸 BASS (0-Coast):
The track starts with the 0-Coast playing a simple pattern, which gets a bit more complex when I add more PULSES on the EUCLID effect of the Hapax. There's also a RANDOM MIDI effect on this track which from time to time, transposes some notes to 1 or 2 octaves.

🎶 ARP (Perfourmer):
The Perfourmer then gets introduced progressively, sequenced by Track 2 of the Hapax where actually, no notes where recorded! Every note you are hearing are being generated in real-time by the REGISTER MIDI effect. I also used the SCALER effect for the generated notes not to go out of scale 😉

🎹 CHORD STABS (Nymphes):
I used the RANDOM + HARMO + SCALER MIDI effects here to transform the single notes recorded to the cool CHORD STABS!

🥁 DRUMS (TR-6S):
The drum parts are played by the TR-6S using only the Analog Circuit Behavior engine (i.e. no samples used) for the drum sounds. I didn't use the TR-6S' sequencer here but the Hapax, in order to be able to swap between different patterns on only one machine (Hapax)."

New Room ☮️ (Vermona Perfourmer + H90 + Pill // Make Noise 0 Coast + Timeline // Squarp Hapax)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"In this jam, I didn't really want to set a time limit 😊 It's actually quite a simple setup with 2 synths (Perfourmer and 0-Coast) playing in monophonic and the TR-6S taking care of the DRUM parts (no samples used here, only the Roland's - ACB Analog Circuit Behavior - analog modeling engine).

I've used the individual outputs of the Perfourmer where the main outputs are playing voices 1&2 (BASS) and outputs of voices 3&4 are going into the H90 and Pill pedals. Even though the 4 voices are playing the same notes, voices 3&4 seems to play like a PAD especially when I enable the PITCHFUZZ effect of the H90!

As for the 0-Coast which is taking care of the PLUCKS, I did some patching mainly to add some variations (modulation of some parameters using the S&H LFO) on the sound."

dream forge ... Syntakt, A4, Minifreak, Modular ... Electro, Chillstep, IDM

video upload by substan

"Recorded in one take into 1010music Bluebox.
Mixed & mastered in Ableton Live.

Drums: Syntakt, Basimilus Iteritas Alter
Bass/Kick: Neutron
FM Lead: Schlappi Engineering Three Body
Pad: Minifreak
Other tonal sounds: Analog Four MK II
Squarp Instruments Hapax - sequencing

This track is available for my patrons.
The great support from my patrons makes all of this possible ... thank you so much guys !!
/ substan "

In The Overgrowth Again

video upload by Wake Rise Fall

Gear Used:
Prophet Rev2
Moog Grandmother

Mutable Instruments Marbles
Mutable Instruments Tides V2
Mutable Instruments Stages
Mutable Instruments Elements
Mutable Instruments Veils
Big T Music LTD Rings
Big T Music LTD Clouds
Squarp Instruments Hermod
Mannequins Just Friends
Mannequins RIP

Walrus Audio Julianna

Canon R5
Canon 24mm 1.4

EP01 : STEP MODE 🟩 HERMOD+ TUTORIALS

video upload by Squarp instruments

Squarp instruments Hermod+ tutorials

"In this first episode of Hermod+ tutorials, you will learn how to :

Add, generate, and edit notes or modulation events
Use Row edit mode to write chords
Quickly build a chord sequence using a USB keyboard

All the shortcuts used in this video are listed here :
🏃‍♀️ https://squarp.net/hermodplus/manual/...

CHAPTERS
0:00 Basics
3:49 Generator
6:05 Modulation
7:53 Row editing
9:37 Note learn w/ a USB keyboard"

INTRODUCING XP32

video upload by Squarp instruments

"💥 Introducing xp32, the perfect expander for unlocking 32 assignable CV or Gate outputs, amplifying the creative power of your Hermod+ sequencer.

🐙 Transform your Hermod+ into a 16-track CV/Gate powerhouse, an expansive MIDI/USB-to-CV interface, a preset manager, or customize your outputs to suit even the most intricate modular setups.

🧠 xp32 opens up a new world of possibilities for both live performances and studio setups, giving you the flexibility to bring your most complex musical ideas to life.

PATCH NOTES & CHAPTERS
0:00 HOW TO SETUP
Setting up the xp32 is incredibly simple. By connecting the included expander ribbon cable to the back of Hermod+, xp32 integrates instantly, no configuration required.

0:16 TR1 : DEFAULT LAYOUT
By default, xp32 outputs note pitch, note gate, note velocity, and modulation.
All these outputs are automatically mapped to the USB keyboard and can be recorded directly, preserving all the nuances of natural playing.
I'm also adjusting the range of the velocity outputs from -10V to +10V to maximize Atlantis's inputs response.

0:53 TR2 : GATE LAYOUT
For track 2, I'm setting all outputs to gate. Each output responds to a different MIDI note and is connected to Rample, which is handling the drums.

1:24 TR3 : CV/GATE + 4 MODULATION
A regular CV/Gate output from Hermod+ is used to generate random notes, which are sent to Plaits. I'm using 4 voices of xp32 to send all 4 available MOD lanes to Plaits. These modulation signals are accessed via the STEP ANALYZER and randomly generated by pressing STEP+Y on Hermod+.

2:12 TR4 : EXTERNAL MIDI CC TO CV
I start by connecting Hapax to Hermod+ via USB. Hapax is sending 4 MIDI CC messages, which are converted into CV and output on the 4 voices of XP32's track 4. These signals are then routed through the system to various controls.

2:18 QUICK JAM"

HERMOD 2.00 - NEW FEATURES

video upload by Squarp instruments

CHAPTERS
0:03 Manual editing for each layout
1:21 Step-analyzer and new MOD 2, 3 and 4
2:38 Programming internal FX modulation
3:29 Changelog

"In this video, we explore the two main changes introduced in the latest 2.00 update of Hermod+ OS :

👉 Internal Modulation – Each track now includes four independent MOD lanes that can be step-sequenced, recorded or generated and routed through the mod matrix. This makes FX automation very powerful and easy to program.

✌️Advanced Data Editing & Randomization – Users can now display, edit, and randomize any type of track data including MOD, Aftertouch, Velocity, and more. Simply hold the STEP button while in STEP mode to access and customize the specific parameter you want to modify.

🖖​ Refined Workflow & Enhanced Flexibility – The update also includes performance improvements, UI refinements, and additional features designed to enhance creative flow and make sequencing more intuitive.

👊​ Added CV IN Detection – (when Hermod+ is recording, the CV IN modulation will be recorded only if a change is detected, in order to save memory space).

For the full changelog and download links, head to : https://squarp.net/hermodplus/firmware/"

HAPAX 2.10 – NEW FEATURES

video upload by Squarp instruments

"In this video, we dive into the key features introduced in the latest 2.10 update of Hapax OS.

HapaxOS 2.10
January 23, 2025

Features
Fine-tune note length (hold a step with a note inside, click encoder, then rotate to edit the length)
Pitch of drum events can be transposed (hold a drum event, and transpose it)
Mono editing mode (in a POLY track, press 2ND+TRACK and enable MONO)
REC hard quantize (in REC settings, enable the quantize and hold+rotate this encoder to select if you want to keep the note OFF position, or keep the note original width)
STEP-INPUT REC mode (SH101 style) (press LIVE+STEP to enter this mode)
New ALGO: Shuffle (randomly rearrange notes in several ways)
FX Arpeggiator : new hard-sync mode
FX Randomizer : new parameter "base chance on note velocity"
Looper: auto-length can be set to 1 step (in addition to 1 bar)
Autom mode: when holding a step to edit its value, you can now reset the value to default by holding the encoder
Chord Mode: modifiers saved per track
Chord Mode: pressing a modifier retriggers the chord
Chord Mode: Relatch mode added
New SETTING : pedal = BPM
New SETTING : cv out type = HZ/V
New SETTING : default PATTERN TRIG mode (FREE or RESTART)

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Spikebeatz

video upload by soffter

How To Loop All The Gear In A Studio: Sequencers/Mixers/Synths

video upload by MR TUNA Music

"Hello my friends this video has been a very long time coming. Its been years since I have done an updated studio tour and rundown so I figured today was a good day to catch up!

The reason it's taken so long to do something like this is because I've always been so overwhelmed at the idea of doing it right........ So instead of making a big production out of things we're going to keep it cool and casual and just see what catches out attention as we go. Thats the only way this is ever getting done!

The most important part of my studio is the ‪@ElectricSquad‬‪@squarpinstruments‬ Hapax sequencer. The Hapax is connected to every single piece of midi-equipped gear in the studio via 5-pin din or usb and is what allows me to loop everything in sync with each other.

When I play the keybed or change the controls on a synth, I'm not directly playing the gear so much as I'm playing it through the Hapax. With local controls turned off on the synth, all of the notes and midi information is sent OUT to the Hapax and does not trigger the synth in question (yet). After it gets to the Hapax it is run through any enabled MIDI effects and (if recording is armed) is recorded into the loop before it is sent instantaneously back to the synth in real time in a way you cant even tell that its happening. This way you can enable effects like arps and harmonizers on synths that dont have them.

All the audio from every synth and drum machine is sent to the tower of 3 Roland MX-1s. the MX-1s send MIDI sync and power through usb to some AIRA-link enabled pieces of gear and simplifies some cabling that way, and every track can be sent to Logic and recorded individually as its own instrument when combined as an aggregate audio device on my macbook."

Magnetic Heart - Drift (downtempo / ambient / synth)

video upload by Magnetic Heart

"A live electronic music performance by Magnetic Heart.

I've added the Make Noise Strega to my lineup of devices and had to create a new jam with it right away. This is what came out of it on the first attempt.

Hardware used:
Squarp Hapax
Elektron Analog Four
Elektron Analog Rytm
Novation Summit
Make Noise Strega
Empress Echosystem
Empress Reverb
Walrus Audio Julianna Chorus
Suonobuono nABC+ Compressor
Behringer 1003B Mixer
Elektron Analog Heat+FX on the master signal

Recorded into Ableton with a bit of master processing done there."