Squarp HERMOD+ modular sequencer and MIDI-CV converter

Squarp's description of the Squarp HERMOD+ modular sequencer and MIDI-CV converter A BRAIN FOR YOUR ENTIRE SYSTEM. Building on the beloved Hermod workflow, and retaining its compact form factor, Hermod+ introduces a wealth of new features, along with a refined, more playful interface and expanded connectivity. Record CV/Gate, MIDI notes and modulations across 16 polyphonic tracks. Shape melodic variations with 16 patterns per track, and harness the advanced step sequencer and next-generation effects to unlock new levels of efficiency and creativity, in the studio or on stage. KEY FEATURES. 8 CV/Gate and 8 MIDI tracks. Hermod+ offers 8 CV/Gate tracks (that can also output midi) and adds 8 dedicated MIDI tracks for your extra gear. CV inputs. Record, edit and loop analog modulations or CV/Gate using the 4 CV inputs, and use them to synchronize Hermod+ to an incoming analog clock. Record live. With an improved resolution of 96ppqn, record and playback your CV/Gate or MIDI performance seamlessly without any noticeable note shifting, for up to 16 bars per pattern. Polyphonic step composer. The revisited piano–roll now allows intuitive polyphonic editing. Edit or program chords, melodies and rhythms using the 16 built–in pads for a quick and playful composition process. Automation. Program or record automated modulations (CV and/or MIDI) for each track, in addition to midi aftertouch, pitchbend and sustain voices. Dynamic effects. Add up to 8 real–time CV/MIDI effects per track. All effects are non–destructive, so they can be edited at any given time to add some variations to a performance. Advanced ModMatrix. Use the modulation matrix to link incoming CV or CC messages to effect parameters. Each modulations can be attenuverted and offsetted. Playable song mode. Build your song structures using up to 16 sequences per project. Play them into a predefined order or launch them manually for improvised performances. Synchronized project swap. Quickly save and recall your projects on the SD card. Project loading can now be done in sync, without interrupting your performance. Chromatic keyboard. Play your Hermod+ with the integrated matrix keyboard and record your performance, without using an external controller. EDITING MADE SIMPLE. Fluid workflow with a redesigned Step mode. Step mode is where you can edit notes, modulations and gate events. Hermod+ offers quick ways to write melodies and rhythms. Zoom in and out to visualize and edit portions of your track precisely and break free from rigid grid sequencing. The re–designed piano roll editor makes the vertical and horizontal scrolling easier and faster, while the new "row edit" feature allows for quick chords and drum patterns programming. Create modulation curves by programming them directly on Hermod+ or by recording incoming signals, and send those curves via CV or MIDI to other parts of your system. VERSATILE INTERFACE. Polymorphic layouts for perfect integration. Hermod+ can adapt its voice layout to any patching scenario. Depending on your needs, any track can become a modulation output, a monophonic CV/Gate track, a polyphonic MIDI track, ... For a track of CV/Gate note + velocity + aftertouch, or for a polyphonic CV/Gate track, simply group voices using the desired layout. Take advantage of the 8 dedicated MIDI tracks, that can record and be programmed independently from the 8 CV/Gate tracks. INTERNAL MODULATIONS. Up to 4 lanes of effect modulation. Each track offers four independent automation lanes (MOD, MOD2, MOD3, MOD4) for precise, step-based modulation. Route them freely through the ModMatrix to shape effects with ease, creating evolving and expressive movements. SPECIAL EFFECTS. Experiment with dynamic, expressive processing. Apply up to 8 real–time effects per track, offering creative parameters and generative behaviors. Hermod+ becomes your canvas, your paint, and your brush — a space where ideas transform into motion, color, and texture. ADVANCED FEATURES. Tuner. Integrated tuner for simplified oscillators tuning. This advanced tuner algorithm is highly reliable, even for complex and variable waveforms. Time controller. Either Hermod is the follower or the leader, you can rely on its solid timing precision. Receive, compute & send a large variety of MIDI/Gate clocks & sync signals. We also added 2 dedicated gate outputs to generate various clocks and sync signals. Transpose. Play or program notes on the TRSP leader track to transpose other selected tracks of the project. Generative music. Generates patterns on the fly through the pattern generator, in a controlled-randomized way. Trigger advance. Using a Gate input, launch (from a clock, a footswitch, ...) the playing of a defined number of steps. LFOs. As each track can have its own LFO effect (synced or not), you can transform your Hermod+ into an 8–voice LFO module! USE CASES. Eurorack system. Designed to be the brain of your modular system, Hermod+ perfectly integrates in a Eurorack environment. Loop, program and edit recordings of Control Voltage patterns thanks to the high–precision 16–bit CV I/Os and the high–resolution 96ppqn sequencer. Use the ModMatrix to add liveness, groovy rhythms and eccentric melodies to your system. Recall projects at any time. Play with sequences and track mutes. Hermod+ helps you get organized with your eurorack system patches. 16–track MIDI polyphonic sequencer. Record notes and CCs from the midi inputs, play your synthesizers and drum machines, synchronize everything with its MIDI clock, control any effect parameters with an external controller... Hermod+ is also a great and compact midi sequencer. You are free to patch only midi cables! Computer hub. Even if Hermod+ is 100% standalone, you can connect your computer or tablet and synchronize Hermod+ with your favorite DAW, software synths, and any MIDI-enabled app. Hermod+ is the perfect link between the digital and the analog world. Its ultra-low latency make it an ideal USB to CV converter. Coupled with all its synchronization features, Hermod+ an indispensable Swiss knife. SPECS. Sequencer. Tracks : 8 CV/Gate + 8 MIDI Patterns : 16 per track Recording resolution : 96ppqn (5.2ms at 120 BPM) Effects resolution : 384ppqn (1.3ms at 120 BPM) Track length : 1/16 note to 16 bars Automation per pattern : 7 (4x modulations + pitchbend + aftertouch + sustain) Projects. Amount of projects : unlimited Tempo : 10 to 280 BPM Global transpose track : yes Double project architecture : yes Song chain length : 64 sequences Piano roll. Zoom min : /4 (1 step = 1/4 note = 1 beat) Zoom max : X8 (1 step = 1/128 note) Note/gate width : 1/32 (1/512 note) to 8 bars Maximum polyphony per step : 24 Row edit (polyphony editing) : yes Note pitch : C0 to C10 Note velocity : 0 to 127 Synchonization clock speed. Max input rate : 1/96 = 24ppqn Max output rate : 1/96 = 24ppqn Audio synchronization from a DAW possible (sample-rate precision) Input. MIDI : TRS type A + USB host + USB device CV : 4x [-5V to +5V] Output. MIDI : TRS (type A) + USB host + USB device CV : 8x [-5V to +5V] GATE : 8x [0V / +5V] Output Standards : V/octave (Eurorack), 1.2V/octave (Buchla), Hz/V (older synths) Dedicated Clock port Dedicated Reset port for transport Power. Note : the use of your eurorack +5V rail is configurable with a switch on the back of Hermod+ Consumption (using +5V rail) : -12V 20mA, +12V 20mA, +5V 600mA (add up to +500mA when attaching a controller on USB host) Consumption (not using +5V rail) : -12V 20mA, +12V 300mA (add up to +220mA when attaching a controller on USB host), +5V 0mA Hardware. Width : 26HP Depth : 20mm Weight : 285gr (0.63lbs) CV inputs resolution : 16-bit CV outputs resolution : 16-bit Display : OLED 58x16mm SD card : microSD high speed (provided) CPU : ARM 480MHz