Squarp Hapax

[3lu5iv3]

A new standalone sequencer is out.

I didn't see this one here so i'm sharing this cool thing.

https://squarp.net/hapax/

[3lu5iv3]

Do i need separate hardware instruments to use this? I don't see any instruments or audio outputs.

[UncleAge]

Do i need separate hardware instruments to use this? I don't see any instruments or audio outputs.

No you could sequence instruments in your computer if you wanted. Also, it doesn't make sound, it drives things that make sound.

[3lu5iv3]

Do i need separate hardware instruments to use this? I don't see any instruments or audio outputs.

No you could sequence instruments in your computer if you wanted. Also, it doesn't make sound, it drives things that make sound.

Ah i see thanx.

[DrGonzo]

Do i need separate hardware instruments to use this? I don't see any instruments or audio outputs.

No you could sequence instruments in your computer if you wanted. Also, it doesn't make sound, it drives things that make sound.

Thanks for posting the walkthrough video. I'm a hw sequencer nerd by the highest level and I'm really interested in this one.

/C

[thetechnobear]

I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to be a beta tester for the Squarp Hapax.

I've watched it developments, and got a really nice feeling for the Hapax, and yes I love it !
In this video, I go through what it can do and how Ive been using it.




of course, even though its an hour long (!) , with such a complex beast, some things are covered briefly ... If you would like to see more about certain features, leave a comment on the video.

Ive also got a specific eurorack/hapax video in the works - let me know in the video comments, if there is something particular you want to see.

similarly, if you'd like a 'comparison' of Hapax/Hermod/Pyramid .. again pop it in the comments.
(Im thinking primarily, the difference in 'approach'... not feature X is in pyramid etc)

Grab your favourite beverage and enjoy

Mark aka TheTechnobear

[DrGonzo]

Thank you for taking the time!

I haven't watched any of the videos yet - but I will. I owned a mk1 of the Pyramid when it first was released - and to tell you the truth, I didn't gel with it at all. I felt the UI was quite "Elektron"-ish. Hold-shift to get to this setting, press-click to get to that place etc. Things that are easy when you are dedicated to the unit - but very confusing for a new user. That was eventually what made me sell the unit and never look back.

Another thing that really bothered me with the Pyramid was if you made a recording and you played a note too early so it got placed at the end of a pattern rather than in the beginning - you had to zoom in and try to figure out which note was represented on the 2x8 pads. I assume this has become much clearer now with more and longer rows of pads?

/C

[gentleclockdivider]

Do i need separate hardware instruments to use this? I don't see any instruments or audio outputs.

No you could sequence instruments in your computer if you wanted. Also, it doesn't make sound, it drives things that make sound.

I'm a hw sequencer nerd by the highest level

Then you should consider a cirklon , imho it's the best sequencer ever made and incredibly deep
The aux events are trully unique
Sure , it's pretty expensive and a loong waiting list but it's totally worth it

[DrGonzo]

Do i need separate hardware instruments to use this? I don't see any instruments or audio outputs.

No you could sequence instruments in your computer if you wanted. Also, it doesn't make sound, it drives things that make sound.

I'm a hw sequencer nerd by the highest level

Then you should consider a cirklon , imho it's the best sequencer ever made and incredibly deep
The aux events are trully unique
Sure , it's pretty expensive and a loong waiting list but it's totally worth it

Ahh... the mightly Cirklon. I owned one actually about one year ago. Incredibly deep and clever but didn't create a lasting connection with my brain. I think it was the different pattern modes that threw me off. But if one would go all in on it I am sure anyone could master it. Curious what they will do for the upcoming v2.

/C

[gentleclockdivider]

Do i need separate hardware instruments to use this? I don't see any instruments or audio outputs.

No you could sequence instruments in your computer if you wanted. Also, it doesn't make sound, it drives things that make sound.

I'm a hw sequencer nerd by the highest level

Then you should consider a cirklon , imho it's the best sequencer ever made and incredibly deep
The aux events are trully unique
Sure , it's pretty expensive and a loong waiting list but it's totally worth it

Ahh... the mightly Cirklon. I owned one actually about one year ago. Incredibly deep and clever but didn't create a lasting connection with my brain. I think it was the different pattern modes that threw me off. But if one would go all in on it I am sure anyone could master it. Curious what they will do for the upcoming v2.

/C

Cirklon v2 is already a reality , I’have one .
-faster cpu
- high res colour touch screen ,altough no practical uses are yet implemented for the touch screen besides some demo stuff
- host out port which lets you connect and additional 16 port midi expander (
like the miditech midiface )for an additional 256 midi channels
Which brings the cirklon to a whopping 432 midi channels !!
Colin is now hard at work to implement midi v2

[DrGonzo]

Really? Cool! So the OS is still pretty much the same as before?

/C

[gentleclockdivider]

Really? Cool! So the OS is still pretty much the same as before?

/C

I guess , since I only have the cirklon since september so can't really comment on anything prior to that date .
Some new features are added like muting lanes in a ck pattern etc..
I really fly on this thing , it's so intuitive yet deep if you want it to .
Great to have so many sequencer choices these days .

[3lu5iv3]

I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to be a beta tester for the Squarp Hapax.

I've watched it developments, and got a really nice feeling for the Hapax, and yes I love it !
In this video, I go through what it can do and how Ive been using it.

of course, even though its an hour long (!) , with such a complex beast, some things are covered briefly ... If you would like to see more about certain features, leave a comment on the video.

Ive also got a specific eurorack/hapax video in the works - let me know in the video comments, if there is something particular you want to see.

similarly, if you'd like a 'comparison' of Hapax/Hermod/Pyramid .. again pop it in the comments.
(Im thinking primarily, the difference in 'approach'... not feature X is in pyramid etc)

Grab your favourite beverage and enjoy

Mark aka TheTechnobear

Beta tester? That's really nice.
can you show us how to use Hapax with a laptop/desktop?

[DrGonzo]

I really fly on this thing , it's so intuitive yet deep if you want it to .
Great to have so many sequencer choices these days .

Wow - that's the best when you have a piece of equipment that just works with you and the way you think.

It's so cool that hardware sequencers have come into fashion once again.
I'm also quite interested in the new Retrokits "pocket calculator"-ish sequencer
But the new Squarp - yeah, not cheap but looks to be a complete solution with enough tracks/patterns and space for anything you want.

Gotta try them all

[thetechnobear]

@3lu5iv3 , actually works really well, since is got both USB host and device midi !
so either use with computer and a midi keyboard/controller, or alone...
I've had a lot of fun with it with both Bitwig and VCVRack... as its just really nice to have 'hands-on' sequencing.

going to the other extreme
here's my next video.... connecting to modular..
what can it add to a modular environment? how's it work ?