# Pyramid **URL:** https://squarp.community/c/discontinued/pyramid/5.md [Latest](https://squarp.community/latest.md) · [Categories](https://squarp.community/categories.md) · [Tags](https://squarp.community/tags.md) --- ## [Celebrating a Decade (+ pyraOS 4.03)](https://squarp.community/t/celebrating-a-decade-pyraos-4-03/10187)
**Author:** [@squarpadmin](https://squarp.community/u/squarpadmin)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/celebrating-a-decade-pyraos-4-03/10187 "2026-07-10T14:15:40Z")
From the very beginning, our mission has been to craft musical electronic instruments that inspire creativity. We embarked on this journey 10 years ago with our first product, the Pyramid sequencer, and its success far e… --- ## [Unofficial Firmware](https://squarp.community/t/unofficial-firmware/16520)
**Author:** [@neddac](https://squarp.community/u/neddac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 10:29am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/unofficial-firmware/16520 "2026-10-12T10:29:32Z")
With all this recent chat about vibecoded firmware for various bits of kit, do you think someone might be able to fix the bugs (mentioned here) with Pyramid’s OS? --- ## [Controlling Pyramid FX via MIDI CC: A Reference Guide](https://squarp.community/t/controlling-pyramid-fx-via-midi-cc-a-reference-guide/3238)
**Author:** [@CreepyPants](https://squarp.community/u/CreepyPants)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/controlling-pyramid-fx-via-midi-cc-a-reference-guide/3238 "2026-10-10T08:32:56Z")
Okay, I do a lot (a LOT) of modulating Pyramid FX via MIDI CC’s from external sources, namely a button controller with some serious MTPro/BomeBox translation, and also using external sequencers (OctaTrack!). I made this… --- ## [Remaining Known Issues/Bugs?](https://squarp.community/t/remaining-known-issues-bugs/16353)
**Author:** [@neddac](https://squarp.community/u/neddac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/remaining-known-issues-bugs/16353 "2026-09-05T21:51:21Z")
Sorry, I saw someone post about a bug involving long sequences but I can’t find it now. I’m trying to go DAWless until the final mastering stage. What are the remaining known issues/bugs with the the Pyramid Firmware? … --- ## [Trying to control Roland MC202, maybe using SBX1](https://squarp.community/t/trying-to-control-roland-mc202-maybe-using-sbx1/16370)
**Author:** [@Kevinwulf](https://squarp.community/u/Kevinwulf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/trying-to-control-roland-mc202-maybe-using-sbx1/16370 "2026-08-12T12:54:00Z")
I’m trying to connect my Roland MC202 and TR606 to a Pyramid (Mk2? black sharp keys) and couldn’t get it to work. Plugged the 202 into midiB/sync, played around with all the “midi out” settings and got nothing. So I pl… --- ## [Akai S1000 Definition File](https://squarp.community/t/akai-s1000-definition-file/16365)
**Author:** [@neddac](https://squarp.community/u/neddac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/akai-s1000-definition-file/16365 "2026-08-09T02:58:06Z")
Has anyone used the Pyramid to sequence an Akai S1000? --- ## [Can DIN Input and USB Input multitrack to different banks?](https://squarp.community/t/can-din-input-and-usb-input-multitrack-to-different-banks/16310)
**Author:** [@doggyaugie](https://squarp.community/u/doggyaugie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/can-din-input-and-usb-input-multitrack-to-different-banks/16310 "2026-07-25T15:36:44Z")
Hi, I’m super late to the party here, but finally going DAWless and the Pyramid covers nearly all my needs. I apologize if this has been asked before, but I couldn’t find this specific question anywhere. I’ve had succes… --- ## [Can the Pyramid control the old rack mounted Akai samplers?](https://squarp.community/t/can-the-pyramid-control-the-old-rack-mounted-akai-samplers/16264)
**Author:** [@neddac](https://squarp.community/u/neddac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/can-the-pyramid-control-the-old-rack-mounted-akai-samplers/16264 "2026-06-20T21:13:00Z")
I have a few friends who are jungle purists and own Akai rack mount samplers for chopping breaks and other samples. Does anyone have any experience with using the Pyramid to control these Akai units? I understand the q… --- ## [Cant assign controllers](https://squarp.community/t/cant-assign-controllers/16248)
**Author:** [@synth70](https://squarp.community/u/synth70)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/cant-assign-controllers/16248 "2026-06-16T07:25:45Z")
(New User) I don’t seem to be able to assign controllers. Pressing assign and turning an encoder or using the trackpad doesn’t do anything. The manual seems very vague. Can anyone help ? --- ## [Getting and extra note in long sequences](https://squarp.community/t/getting-and-extra-note-in-long-sequences/16216)
**Author:** [@wkistler](https://squarp.community/u/wkistler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 6:23am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/getting-and-extra-note-in-long-sequences/16216 "2026-06-06T06:23:30Z")
In long sequences, I routinely get an extra note around bar 11 out of nowhere. You can see that a G#1 is getting sent in this video. It’s coming through at velocity 1, but my patch isn’t using velocity for … --- ## [Note filtering stopped working after I updated a definition](https://squarp.community/t/note-filtering-stopped-working-after-i-updated-a-definition/16205)
**Author:** [@wkistler](https://squarp.community/u/wkistler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/note-filtering-stopped-working-after-i-updated-a-definition/16205 "2026-05-26T01:04:46Z")
I just updated the definition file for my TR-6S to include more notes (I added the alts) Now when I load the definition, note filtering doesn’t work any more, and I have to do extra scrolling around the piano roll. Any… --- ## [Differences between MK1 and MK2?](https://squarp.community/t/differences-between-mk1-and-mk2/320)
**Author:** [@FlavioB](https://squarp.community/u/FlavioB)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 5:06pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/differences-between-mk1-and-mk2/320 "2026-05-10T17:06:41Z")
Hi all. What are the differences between MK1 and MK2 versions? Thanks, Flavio. --- ## [Midi in from external keyboard suddenly not working](https://squarp.community/t/midi-in-from-external-keyboard-suddenly-not-working/16067)
**Author:** [@zot81](https://squarp.community/u/zot81)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 10:15am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/midi-in-from-external-keyboard-suddenly-not-working/16067 "2026-03-20T10:15:49Z")
Hi Everyone, I’m having a hopefully simple problem with the Pyramid. I run it as a primary clock/sequencer for my setup (Pulsar-23, Prophet 12 and 1010 BlackBox). I have the Prophet 12 running into the Midi In on the Py… --- ## [Ableton Move Definition?](https://squarp.community/t/ableton-move-definition/15986)
**Author:** [@MadMohawk](https://squarp.community/u/MadMohawk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/ableton-move-definition/15986 "2026-02-22T17:43:55Z")
Do any of you fine folks have an Ableton Move Instrument Definition by any chance? Finding it hard to find much MIDI Implementation data. Thank you --- ## [Instrument Definitions Vs Templates](https://squarp.community/t/instrument-definitions-vs-templates/15985)
**Author:** [@MadMohawk](https://squarp.community/u/MadMohawk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/instrument-definitions-vs-templates/15985 "2026-02-22T17:41:10Z")
So, I’m pretty new to Pyramid. I’m finding it better to make a Template than using an Instrument Definition. Currently working on controlling the Roland MC101 with 4 Tone Tracks and a TR6S in Bank A and going to add cont… --- ## [Polymeter problem](https://squarp.community/t/polymeter-problem/186)
**Author:** [@Oudeis](https://squarp.community/u/Oudeis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/polymeter-problem/186 "2026-02-22T16:28:29Z")
Ok, I’m having trouble big time with polymeter mode. I’m trying to input the following sequence into Pyramid: 8 measures in 4/4 time, two in 6/4, one in 5/4, 4 in 6/4 again, one in 4/4 and loop. I can input the measur… --- ## [How many definitions files can the pyramid hold?](https://squarp.community/t/how-many-definitions-files-can-the-pyramid-hold/3843)
**Author:** [@TOKE](https://squarp.community/u/TOKE)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/how-many-definitions-files-can-the-pyramid-hold/3843 "2026-02-18T19:35:15Z")
Hey, can the Pyramid not more than 16 Def files ? --- ## [Any Zynthian and Pyramid useres?](https://squarp.community/t/any-zynthian-and-pyramid-useres/15947)
**Author:** [@funginum](https://squarp.community/u/funginum)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/any-zynthian-and-pyramid-useres/15947 "2026-02-16T11:59:02Z")
A long shot but still.. I doubt it as lot of people are either using the Hapax or the Hermod+ today but would like to know if anyone uses or used these two in a setup? I just always wanted a Pyramid and I bought one no… --- ## [Blocked device no load or save](https://squarp.community/t/blocked-device-no-load-or-save/15939)
**Author:** [@Pierre](https://squarp.community/u/Pierre)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/blocked-device-no-load-or-save/15939 "2026-02-12T17:46:47Z")
Hello ! after a long moment ,i tried to save my project and pushing the 2 buttons it frozed the device…cannot move thé rotative switch to choose an action… so i shut the pyramid to start it again and same problem… --- ## [Pyramid + wavestate](https://squarp.community/t/pyramid-wavestate/15933)
**Author:** [@Fanolian](https://squarp.community/u/Fanolian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/pyramid-wavestate/15933 "2026-02-10T17:07:30Z")
Any pyramid users with a Korg wavestate in their set up? Was wondering how well the two work together. --- ## [Pyramid sends random midi cc data to synth](https://squarp.community/t/pyramid-sends-random-midi-cc-data-to-synth/15919)
**Author:** [@zot81](https://squarp.community/u/zot81)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/pyramid-sends-random-midi-cc-data-to-synth/15919 "2026-02-06T03:04:45Z")
Hi Everyone, I’m having an issue where the Squarp Pyramid is sending random midi CC data to one of my synths (prophet 12), but only when I’m focused on the midi channel that is sending to that synth, and adjusting knobs… --- ## [Hydrasynth MIDI to Pyramid](https://squarp.community/t/hydrasynth-midi-to-pyramid/15796)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://squarp.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/hydrasynth-midi-to-pyramid/15796 "2026-01-14T16:03:19Z")
I am trying to send MIDI from Hydrasynth Explorer to Pyramid. I can use the Hydrasynth to play another synth directly via 5-pin MIDI. My keystep will send MIDI to the Pyramid on any channel (multitrack off) and the scre… --- ## [Record pattern sequences?](https://squarp.community/t/record-pattern-sequences/15580)
**Author:** [@zot81](https://squarp.community/u/zot81)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/record-pattern-sequences/15580 "2025-11-21T18:56:31Z")
Is there any way to record a sequence of pattern changes? Maybe there is a way to record to a new track? From what I gather, sequence mode is recording track mute/unmute, but I’m playing variations using the patterns and… --- ## [Program changes in pyramid](https://squarp.community/t/program-changes-in-pyramid/15641)
**Author:** [@pyro\_squarp](https://squarp.community/u/pyro_squarp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/program-changes-in-pyramid/15641 "2025-11-21T18:39:52Z")
I saw Pyramid is able to receive program changes, but for what ? Is would be possible control something inside sending program changes to pyramid ? maybe run patterns ?thanks --- ## [External midi controler issues, need help](https://squarp.community/t/external-midi-controler-issues-need-help/15636)
**Author:** [@pyro\_squarp](https://squarp.community/u/pyro_squarp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 11:21pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/external-midi-controler-issues-need-help/15636 "2025-11-19T23:21:46Z")
Hi I am using an external midi controller in order tu mute and unmute tracks. As the manual says it is possible in two ways, with cc messages and also with notes. With CC messages I can mute and unmute tracks when the … --- ## [Arpeggiator Latch](https://squarp.community/t/arpeggiator-latch/15543)
**Author:** [@Bartizan](https://squarp.community/u/Bartizan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 5:56pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/arpeggiator-latch/15543 "2025-10-26T17:56:28Z")
Hi there I’m new to the Squarp and wondering if there is a way to latch arpeggiator, other than using the “hold” functions….I need to be playing with my hands while latching/unlatching, similar to many synths where you c… --- ## [Tracks, patterns, banks, sequences.. Help!](https://squarp.community/t/tracks-patterns-banks-sequences-help/3909)
**Author:** [@happygolucky](https://squarp.community/u/happygolucky)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 12:26pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/tracks-patterns-banks-sequences-help/3909 "2025-10-26T12:26:34Z")
It seems I’m still having problems getting my head around the fundamentals of Pyramid. For example: Track \<-\> Pattern \<-\> Sequence VS. Track \<-\> Bank \<-\> Sequence? What is the best and easiest way to make variations t… --- ## [Import Midi files DAW](https://squarp.community/t/import-midi-files-daw/15535)
**Author:** [@Klein](https://squarp.community/u/Klein)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 7:44am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/import-midi-files-daw/15535 "2025-10-22T07:44:54Z")
Salut à tous, Je n’arrive pas à importer des fichiers midi dans mon Squarp Pyramid. Je nome les fichiers comme intiqué, les copies sur la carte SD, mais le Pyramid ne le voient pas… Ce sont des fichiers midi exportés de… --- ## [Advice on starting modular rack with Pyramid](https://squarp.community/t/advice-on-starting-modular-rack-with-pyramid/15466)
**Author:** [@deep\_transmissions](https://squarp.community/u/deep_transmissions)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/advice-on-starting-modular-rack-with-pyramid/15466 "2025-10-02T16:06:10Z")
Hi, I’m building a modular rack. The main modules will be the Intellijel Atlantic synth and the Rossum Assimil8r. I’m trying to understand what’s the best sequencer option to piggy back between the Pyramid and these modu… --- ## [Korg electribe sx ( esx ) users controlling parameters?](https://squarp.community/t/korg-electribe-sx-esx-users-controlling-parameters/15447)
**Author:** [@plwn](https://squarp.community/u/plwn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/korg-electribe-sx-esx-users-controlling-parameters/15447 "2025-09-28T18:23:28Z")
Hey, i’m screwing my head over recording or assigning the drum parts parameters on the pyramid… thats just.. not possible right? i mean involves nrpn, and the track menu lsb msb number seem useless for this, that only d… [Next page](https://squarp.community/c/discontinued/pyramid/5.md?page=1)