Micro Transmission 002: Eurorack Modular - Hermod + Pluck + Disting + Black Hole + Zoia

Published on Nov 30, 2019 A Box In The Sea

"Micro transmissions is a series combining different Eurorack modules in a 62hp Intellijel case with the 1010 Music Black Box, the Empress Effects Zoia, Midi Fighter Twister, Touche and the Launchpad X.

Ver 002 = Squarp Hermod, Mutable Instruments Plaits, 2HP Pluck, Music Thing Radio Music, Expert Sleepers Disting MK4 and MK3, Erica Synths Black Hole DSP, Ornament and Crime, Intellijel Zeroscope, VCA and Outs."

A Box In The Sea Micro Transmissions

Micro Transmission 001: Eurorack - Hermod Plaits Pluck Disting Black Hole Zoia

Published on Nov 7, 2019 A Box In The Sea

"Micro transmissions is a series combining different Eurorack modules in a 62hp Intellijel case with the 1010 Music Black Box, the Empress Effects Zoia, Midi Fighter Twister, Touche and the Launchpad X.

Ver 001 = Squarp Hermod, Mutable Instruments Plaits, 2HP Pluck, Music Thing Radio Music, Expert Sleepers Disting MK4 and MK3, Erica Synths Black Hole DSP, Ornament and Crime, Intellijel Zeroscope, VCA and Outs."

Squarp Pyramid: Launch Sequence

Published on Aug 11, 2019 LilFonky

"I just recently bought a Squarp Pyramid, and naturally did what everyone does when they get a new sequencer: I made a house track. I'm doing my best to represent as much of my workflow as possible in these videos going forward, so I hope it's obvious what's doing what.

Instruments depicted:

Korg Electribe
Korg Z1
Korg MS-20 Mini
Roland MKS-50
Studio Electronics Boomstar 4075
Behringer Model D
Dreadbox Erebus

...and a bunch of other incidental gear as well.

Videography is crap and for some reason none of my color grading survived the rendering process but I'm too lazy to go back and fix it.

Let me know what you think!"

Squarp Instruments Pyramid MK2 w/ Overlay & Original Box

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"The Pyramid is a super powerful 64 track sequencer with MIDI effects, CV I/O, piano roll layout, touchpad, and more. It is a great desktop size that is pretty compact but big enough to really perform and jam on. If you are looking for a brain for your studio to get away from a computer, the Pyramid is a super reliable and powerful option.

This unit is in excellent condition and includes the original box, quickstart overlay, and power supply."

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Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C major, BWV 846, on Modular Synthesizer

Published on Jun 13, 2019 Donghyuk Heo

"From Bach's Well-tempered Clavier"

Patched: Mutable Instruments Rings x 2, Clouds, Squarp Instruments Pyramid, intellijel Quad VCA, Doepfer A-138s Mini Stereo Mixer, and intellijel uJack.

Create Brian Eno style generative music: 20 ideas and tools for Ableton, Eurorack, DAWless and VCV

Published on Apr 24, 2019 loopop

“Generative Music” is a term coined by Brian Eno to describe music that is always different and changing, generated by a system but led by creative guidelines, rather than typical music which follows a set of predetermined notes intended to be played the same way every time.

This video includes 20 ideas and even more tools for creating generative music inspired by Brian Eno's generative work. It's focused on ideas rather than one platform, and covers eurorack, iOS, VCV and Ableton tools for creating generative and probability based music.

TIMELINE OF IDEAS AND TOOLS:

0:00 Defining Generative

1:05 Simple randomization – Ableton MIDI LFO Max4Live device

2:10 Scaling random pitch – Ableton Random and Scale MIDI effects

2:50 Pitch to modal chords - Harmonaig from Instruo, with arpeggiation by Quaid Megaslope and Boss Bow Tie from ALM playing Rings from Mutable Instruments

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cambria sessions pt1 • cambria [ambient modular synth + OP-1]

Published on Feb 23, 2019 Hark Madley

Part 2 below.

"'cambria' for modular synth + OP-1

from the cambria sessions, a tidal meditation

patch notes:

// MODULAR SYNTH

Inspired by the waves and tides, a breathing filter modulation
Make Noise MORPHAGENE playing ambient guitar recorded to cassette
Whimsical Raps THREE SISTERS processing the morphagene in stereo, LOW to one channel and CENTRE to another
Mutable instruments TIDES modulating the cutoff with an LFO

Squarp HERMOD sequencing PLAITS, MANGROVE, STO
uO_c on PIQUED for envelopes
TIDES modulating: MORPHAGENE Phase modulation, MORPHAGENE Slide, VCA of STO, SISTERS Span (filter modulation)
All voices processed by MAGNETO and MERIS Mercury 7

// TEENAGE ENGINEERING OP-1
Tape loop of ambient FM bell synth melody played back at half speed (and thus octave down)"

cambria sessions pt2 • terrace [modular synthesizer composition]

Published on Feb 28, 2019 Hark Madley

"'terrace' for modular synth

from the cambria sessions, a tidal meditation

this modular patch is inspired by a walk along the coast.

patch notes:

// MODULAR SYNTH
Squarp HERMOD sequencing Intellijel PLONK, Mutable Instruments PLAITS, Make Noise STO
MARBLES sequencing Whimsical Raps MANGROVE
SISTERS for filter
Strymon MAGNETO for delay
TIDES modulating MANGROVE Air
1U QUADRATT (upper left) assignments:
1: STO VCA Amplitude
2: MANGROVE VCA level
3: SISTERS Cutoff
4: TIDES Frequency (for tremolo effect"

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

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

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Eurorack Modular Synth - Patching Live (COME PATCH WITH ME 03)

Published on Aug 8, 2018 Matthew Hodson

"///THIS IS A LIVE STREAM///
(Apologies for dodgy editing, stuttering and possible swearing!)

Here I am in my own personal music studio, patching together my modular synth to come up with some new and exciting music of ray new EP. This is using a eurorack modular synthesiser for the most part however there may be other instruments, MIDI controllers and more being used. This is kind of a diary and just a glimpse into my thought process as I am building up my patches.

Modules currently in the case are:

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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.

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Modular + Pedals #18: Red Panda Tensor - Mutable Instruments Rings

Published on Aug 21, 2018 Modular + Pedals

"Generative ambient patch. Patch notes below.

Patch notes:

Squarp Instruments Hermod is sequencing and strumming Rings. The sequence is a product of the interaction of the Random, Chance, Swing, Ratchet and Scale effects and a few cleverly placed notes in the step sequence.

Mutable Instruments Rings is in sympathetic strings mode with 4 note polyphony. Brightness is modulated by a a sequence + random lfo on track 3 of the Hermod. Frequency is modulated by a heavily attenuated lfo from Peaks. Damping is modulated by the S&H on Kinks which is triggered by a gate sequence on track 2 of the Hermod. Position is modulated by a sequence on track 2 of the Hermod. Output goes to the ALM Busy Circuits S.B.G and into the Red Panda Tensor.

The Red Panda Tensor is the NXT mode, full loop length, pitch at + 2 oct, random at 50%, direction: ALT.

The output of the ALM Busy Circuits S.B.G goes to the Mutable Instruments Ripples which is filtering out a lot of highs. And from there to Clouds.

Mutable Instruments Clouds is running Parasites in the Oliverb mode at 16kHz/8-bit: µ-law."

Too hot for a studio tour: let's make a chilled beat instead ( with Deluge and Pyramid

Published on Aug 13, 2018 Olivier Ozoux

Check out the grass! That's a refreshing setup. Nice mellow track.

"I was going to publish a video about my updated studio, but it's too hot here, the AC is broken, so I decided to publish a chilled beat to help us cooldown.

This track is based on my first jam with the Synthstrom Deluge [posted here] reworked to use the entire studio ( yes, I'll edit the tour video next )

Squarp Pyramid: sequences all the things
Synthstrom Deluge: sampled drums and percussions
MFB Tanzbar Lite: analog drums
Preen FM2: Bass and more
Waldorf Blofeld: Ambient Pads
Audiothingies MicroMonsta: Keys
Dreadbox NYX: lead ( modulated by the ANTS! LFO)
Bastl Instruments MicroGranny: vocals processed by THYME"

HOUNFORT ★ Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer ★ Elements, Rings, Plonk, Lo Fi Junky

Published on Aug 6, 2018 Jay Frederick

"A Hounfort or Hounfour is a Vodou temple where the leader of the ceremony, either a male priest called a Houngan or a female priest called a Mambo, contacts the spirits in front of a highly decorated altar.

The patch features Mutable Instruments Elements and Rings, Plonk and Rainmaker from Intellijel, with the Zvex Instant Lo Fi Junky, 'Mannequins' by Whimsical Raps Musical instruments Three Sisters and Just Friends, Malekko Voltage Block, and Squarp Instruments Hermod.


All selectively sent via aux sends on the Allen & Heath GSR-24M console through Strymon Big Sky reverb and Pitchfactor in Crystals mode. Recorded in Protools 2018.4 on Windows 10.

www.jayfrederick.com"

Squarp Instruments Hermod - Everything you Need to Know!

Published on Jun 22, 2018 Dawless Jammin'

"A modular brain for you Eurorack System!"

Hermod Modular Sequencer Tutorial

Published on Jun 20, 2018 cuckoomusic

More info on Hermod: http://squarp.net/hermod
Support me here: https://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic
My webstore: http://store.truecuckoo.com
Also Bastl's modular: http://www.bastl-instruments.com
And WMD's modular: https://www.wmdevices.com

Superbooth 2018: Squarp Instruments Pyramid Sequencer pyraOS 3.0 | SYNTH ANATOMY

Published on May 8, 2018 SYNTH ANATOMY

"Squarp Instruments presented on this year's Superbooth the pyraOS 3.0 for the Pyramid Hardware Sequencer

Join the Patreon page to get access to free sound content (sample & preset libraries, free plugins... & participate on exclusive giveaways) https://www.patreon.com/synthanatomy"

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."

Noodling with Hermod the modular brain

Published on Apr 24, 2018 Molten Music Technology

"Not exactly a classic tune but I wanted to share my first bit of music making using the Squarp Instruments Hermod sequencer module. Takes a bit of time to work out and I've only begun unpacking the possibilities but it brings back a very musical approach to my Eurorack - not sure if that's what I want but I'm going with it. It also features the String Theory Solina Strings module from MakeSynthsNotWar which is ideally suited for Hermod as it needs a MIDI input. Erica Synths Graphic VCO, Black VCO and 2HP Pluck also had a major role. Drums from Pico Drums and 2HP HAT."

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:

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