In this video, I explore Squarp’s Hapax and its advanced sequencing workflow. I go through live and step recording, automation, MIDI effects, algorithms, patterns and songs, then weigh the pros and cons.
Timeline
0:00 Intro
1:00 Overview
5:35 Connectivity
6:50 Setup
8:55 Workflow
11:55 Live mode
12:15 Scales
13:30 Chord mode
14:40 Drum pads
14:50 Hold & relatch
16:30 Step mode
17:30 Roll & math
18:20 Param locks
19:05 Learn
20:55 Loop points
21:30 Shortcuts
22:40 Automation
24:40 Global LFOs
25:05 The Matrix
26:05 MIDI FX
28:20 Algorithms
31:40 Patterns
32:45 Section, song
34:00 Track transpose
34:40 Projects
35:40 Snapshot
36:40 Settings
37:45 Rec settings
38:35 Pros & cons
43:50 Outro
Links and notes from the video description
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Info about Hapax from Squarp (not an affiliate link):
► https://bit.ly/Squarp-Hapax
Check prices from Perfect Circuit (affiliate links help the channel):
► https://link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/S0BERUlFSUBFR0NKR0VATEpITA?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Fsquarp-hapax.html
My video about MIDI effects chains:
► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASruOUG2HIs
Other videos in my generative series:
► Part 1: Phased loops inspired by Steve Reich: https://youtu.be/bFMP8MbmnL4
► Part 2: Generative ideas inspired by Brian Eno: https://youtu.be/_FpnxbALbLE
► Part 4: Push a button and get a melody and rhythm using "Analog RAM" (sample and hold modules and a sequential switch)
Other gear in the video:
► JX-08 by Roland
► Volca Sample by Korg
► ContinuuMini by Haken
► USB MIDI HOST by Hobbytronics (for ContinuuMini)
► QuNexus by Keith McMillen
► Bluebox from 1010Music
► Atlantis by Intellijel
► LedRover by Voicas
► CVlization by u-he
► HPO by ALM
► PolyGogo by E-RM
► 0CHD by Divkid
► Desmodus Versio by Noise Engineering
► Per4mer by modbap
► Eurorack case by 2ManySynths
► MIDI cables by Designacable
► Euro cables by Tendrils
► MIDI Visualizer draws the notes -that’s what it’s called what are you gonna do
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