To put that in perspective - you can modulate (with precision) 32 effect (like Euclid Steps / Probability / LFO speed / Transpose / etc.) parameters from just 4 modulation inputs. Wows.

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This is so awesome :heart_eyes:

Has anyone been using Hermod to send midi data from a linux machine, or know if the USB device is class-compliant? Their homepage says that they support all available OS’es but then specify those to be Windows and MacOS…

Been looking at the Hermod for a while now, and it looks like exactly what I need for sequencing, however I only have linux-based machines so no point in getting one if it won’t work, or if I can’t get it to work myself.

Good question, never tried it…

So I tried it just now, and it works just like that. I opened renoise, selected “Hermod MIDI 1” as midi output, typed notes on the laptop keyboard, and hermod reacted as expected.

Just a quick test, so more hardcore use might reveal problems (but the squarp team seems to be very keen on making the hermod work with the quirkiest of hardware), but I’d say it seems like it just works…

It probably doesn’t matter in this day and age, but I’m running debian stable…

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Those are some great news! Thanks so much for trying it out, might snag a used one thats for sale in my area asap :slight_smile:. Can’t wait to explore it further!

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It works sending and receiving data to and from my norns (which is linux) as well. I use it for that extensively and have never encountered problems

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Is it possible to use trigger sequencer with Hermod to step through sequence of a track for example. Or to start stop playback?

Yep, you can do both of those things. See there “CV Transport” section here for details of the transport stuff you can control with the CV inputs: Hermod Settings

Does anyone know a way to improve the CV IN pitch quantization? If I’m sending alternating 0V 1V segments (from a Marbles with Steps full CW), the quantizer often latches on to the wrong pitch (typically a semitone sharp or flat). I have this problem with other sources and other quantizers, but e.g. the Ornament & Crime has a “trigger delay” option to counteract this, where it waits a few hundred microseconds to quantize as it knows incoming pitch CVs can take a brief moment to settle on the correct voltage.

Try the Quantize Note (Gate) in Settings. This will sample and hold the incoming CV based on a gate. Assuming the Gate is sent at the same time as the CV then it should work. I agree though - an ability to delay the sampling would help. I’ve found emailing Squarp via their website with suggestions can produce fixes in future firmware updates. They’re very active.

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Oh sorry… to clarify, that’s already the setting I’m using. I’ve posted this question on their forum as well but gotten no response. I’ll email them directly, good idea :+1:

New firmware update !

hermodOS V1.61
September 22, 2020

Bug fixes

  • CV REC was broken
  • Advanced editor could not go backward
  • Prevent all freeze issues while randomizing tracks
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As someone who frequently uses CV record without any issues, I’m curious to know what was broken and what the firmware update does. Unfortunately, visiting the OS page, there are no further details.

Ahhhhhh I was so confused about this one! I couldn’t figure out why it kept going forward no matter which way I turned the knob. Very nice!

Also - does Squarp send email updates, or do you just need to remember to check their website?

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It’s great to see the Squarp team so active about Hermod ! :hugs:

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What kind of usb cable is needed to connect norns to Hermod?

Simple usb a to b works for me (like https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-USB-2-0-Cable-Male/dp/B00NH11KIK)

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Finally got around to messing with hermod and realized how many of my modules it makes redundant. cool!

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I absolutely adore it. I haven’t even gotten into its CV recording features, or half of the effects, but I still use it in almost every patch

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@rileycraft @21echoes Do you have patch examples or ideas for Hermod?