# General discussion

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## [Absolutely amazed](https://squarp.community/t/absolutely-amazed/11807)

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**Author:** [@johnwilhelm](https://squarp.community/u/johnwilhelm)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 7:23am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/absolutely-amazed/11807 "2024-09-11T07:23:25Z")

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Hi there… I just have to say this to somebody who will understand: I just received my HAPAX. It arrived within two days and after 1h of attaching all my gear to the 4 midi ports and recording the first MPE Hydrasynth-tra…

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## [Instrument definition needed in txt format](https://squarp.community/t/instrument-definition-needed-in-txt-format/11739)

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**Author:** [@Iltisrimming](https://squarp.community/u/Iltisrimming)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 8:23am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/instrument-definition-needed-in-txt-format/11739 "2024-09-04T08:23:39Z")

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I am looking for the instrument definition for: Squarp hermod 1010music blackbox 1010music razzmatazz 1010music bitbox 1010music synthbox I read so much till now…, and my head hurts…Everytime I think…ah …I have it……

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## [The next Squarp product](https://squarp.community/t/the-next-squarp-product/11777)

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**Author:** [@Cyclopticowl](https://squarp.community/u/Cyclopticowl)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 2:17am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/the-next-squarp-product/11777 "2024-09-04T02:17:55Z")

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I have been wondering why it takes Squarp so long to release firmware updates, particularly in the case of Hapax. And I assume it’s because they are always working on the next thing… which is cool. Innovation is awesom…

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## [Hapax screen - undocumented midi channel icon?](https://squarp.community/t/hapax-screen-undocumented-midi-channel-icon/11764)

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**Author:** [@unfolding](https://squarp.community/u/unfolding)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/hapax-screen-undocumented-midi-channel-icon/11764 "2024-09-03T15:07:23Z")

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Hey all, I’ve been tweaking a few definition files for my Hapax & noticed an odd little icon in some of them after loading. Next to that output B - channel 06 is the word ‘FOR’ and squiggly line. What does this mean? …

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## [Connect rample via midi with hermod+](https://squarp.community/t/connect-rample-via-midi-with-hermod/11720)

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**Author:** [@Orgar23](https://squarp.community/u/Orgar23)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/connect-rample-via-midi-with-hermod/11720 "2024-08-30T21:04:04Z")

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I can’t get Rample to sound via MIDI send from hermod+, I do the MIDI from the cable that comes with the Rample, MIDI trs, from hermod+ I connect midi to the Rample input, but it doesn’t send anything at all, I’m new to …

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## [Wie sieht eine instrument definition in Reinschrift, also ,,fertig,, auf der sdkarte aus?](https://squarp.community/t/wie-sieht-eine-instrument-definition-in-reinschrift-also-fertig-auf-der-sdkarte-aus/11741)

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**Author:** [@Iltisrimming](https://squarp.community/u/Iltisrimming)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 8:17pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/wie-sieht-eine-instrument-definition-in-reinschrift-also-fertig-auf-der-sdkarte-aus/11741 "2024-08-27T20:17:30Z")

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Can somebody show me a e ample of a instrument definition that is ready for the sdcard? Only the ready txt file…, without all the …?or…! And so on…

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## [Squarp hapax more than 8 voices for drums?](https://squarp.community/t/squarp-hapax-more-than-8-voices-for-drums/11742)

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**Author:** [@Iltisrimming](https://squarp.community/u/Iltisrimming)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 9:44pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/squarp-hapax-more-than-8-voices-for-drums/11742 "2024-08-26T21:44:37Z")

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How can I use more than 8 voices for drums? How to do it? Can somebody explain it please?

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## [Instrument definition for squarp rample?](https://squarp.community/t/instrument-definition-for-squarp-rample/11738)

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**Author:** [@Iltisrimming](https://squarp.community/u/Iltisrimming)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/instrument-definition-for-squarp-rample/11738 "2024-08-25T22:39:51Z")

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Can somebody help out with the instrument definition for the’squarp rample please? So that I can copy it’to my card! I read so much here, but all the examples are for me …?..!..u.s…alsokdeed…, I dont unverstand them…so…

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## [Is there a way to rename CC's from the hapax?](https://squarp.community/t/is-there-a-way-to-rename-ccs-from-the-hapax/11726)

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**Author:** [@MadMcMan](https://squarp.community/u/MadMcMan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 12:09pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/is-there-a-way-to-rename-ccs-from-the-hapax/11726 "2024-08-22T12:09:03Z")

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or do you have to create an instrument def file on the pc to do that?

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## [Hapax punch in drums recording](https://squarp.community/t/hapax-punch-in-drums-recording/11529)

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**Author:** [@daggerhashimoto](https://squarp.community/u/daggerhashimoto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 8:25am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/hapax-punch-in-drums-recording/11529 "2024-07-01T08:25:58Z")

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Hi! For some reason when I try to record drums liveon drum track in hapax the track wouldn’t start when I press pads even though punch in is on and rec button is on. Unlinke on poly track the track would start running. I…

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## [Hapax not forwarding kick signal from midi in](https://squarp.community/t/hapax-not-forwarding-kick-signal-from-midi-in/11403)

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**Author:** [@HHHHHH](https://squarp.community/u/HHHHHH)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/hapax-not-forwarding-kick-signal-from-midi-in/11403 "2024-05-29T20:44:42Z")

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Hi, I have a Vermona DRM and a Yamaha DTX Multi 12 which I use to drum in my drum lines. I’m able to assign every midi note to an individual sound and am able to play my patterns, although the kick from the Vermona onl…

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## [Microfreak and pyramid problems](https://squarp.community/t/microfreak-and-pyramid-problems/11359)

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**Author:** [@dawnk](https://squarp.community/u/dawnk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/microfreak-and-pyramid-problems/11359 "2024-05-18T20:34:11Z")

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So I just got a microfreak and when I hook it up to my pyramid it will make sound until I press play on the pyramid. Then the patch will only make sound for a fraction of a second before it cuts out. Then the only way to…

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## [Midi connections](https://squarp.community/t/midi-connections/11345)

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**Author:** [@dawnk](https://squarp.community/u/dawnk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/midi-connections/11345 "2024-05-15T21:22:42Z")

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So I have a pyramid. Midi-a is going out to a midi splitter which goes to 2 volcas, a monologue, neutron, and mininova. All of the devices along with a keystep are sending their midi out through a merger and back into …

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## [Pyramid connection problems](https://squarp.community/t/pyramid-connection-problems/11273)

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**Author:** [@dawnk](https://squarp.community/u/dawnk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 12:51am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/pyramid-connection-problems/11273 "2024-04-30T00:51:51Z")

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So here’s what I’ve got : keystep to midi in on the pyramid. Midi a out goes to the input of a midi thru box, that in turn goes out to a volca sample2(channels 1-10), volca nubass(13), monologue(14), mininova(15) and neu…

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## [Lost a bit of drive/creativity lately, anyone else get this?](https://squarp.community/t/lost-a-bit-of-drive-creativity-lately-anyone-else-get-this/11260)

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**Author:** [@Gonzo](https://squarp.community/u/Gonzo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 10:47am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/lost-a-bit-of-drive-creativity-lately-anyone-else-get-this/11260 "2024-04-27T10:47:38Z")

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Hello, I’m just a hobbyist that makes music to relax and switch off to as I use computers all day etc. I have a Novation Peak, OG Digitakt, Digitone, iPad for the PureAcid app and some effects pedals, Bluebox mixer and…

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## [Pyramid or Hermod, control with Program Change](https://squarp.community/t/pyramid-or-hermod-control-with-program-change/11069)

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**Author:** [@Lumipan](https://squarp.community/u/Lumipan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 1:19am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/pyramid-or-hermod-control-with-program-change/11069 "2024-04-09T01:19:46Z")

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Hi, everyone. I need help choosing a sequencer. At first I wanted to get a KORG SQ-64, but stumbled on the Squarp brand and got interested as they seem better. I’m a guitar player, bought a Moog mother-32 a year ago or…

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## [Hapax + Rample? Is this the best option?](https://squarp.community/t/hapax-rample-is-this-the-best-option/11108)

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**Author:** [@Ezmyrelda](https://squarp.community/u/Ezmyrelda)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 11:27pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/hapax-rample-is-this-the-best-option/11108 "2024-04-05T23:27:54Z")

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Hi, I am researching options for a sampler to use with my Hapax. I have looked at most of the options out there but none of them seem to have the criteria I need. Except Rample… It has no sequencer and so seems to be t…

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## [Need help with Squarp Pyramid+Midi Merge setup problem](https://squarp.community/t/need-help-with-squarp-pyramid-midi-merge-setup-problem/11166)

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**Author:** [@Kenoun.ah](https://squarp.community/u/Kenoun.ah)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 3:29am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/need-help-with-squarp-pyramid-midi-merge-setup-problem/11166 "2024-04-05T03:29:17Z")

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Hi, The Squarp Pyramid is the brain of my setup. I have a Motu Midi Express XT with 8 i/o. I have four full keyboards. My current set up is: Ensoniq fizmo as midi controller with midi set to Out only, going into a 1 in…

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## [Patch base sysex](https://squarp.community/t/patch-base-sysex/11132)

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**Author:** [@Leighzi88](https://squarp.community/u/Leighzi88)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 3:03am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/patch-base-sysex/11132 "2024-04-01T03:03:48Z")

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I’m using patch base on iPad to control some synths and I think it uses sysex. Anyway, when I put hapax in between the iPad and the synth it doesn’t properly work - is this because hapax does receive / transmit sysex?

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## [Touchpad cursor jumps everywhere](https://squarp.community/t/touchpad-cursor-jumps-everywhere/11129)

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**Author:** [@Paddywagon](https://squarp.community/u/Paddywagon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/touchpad-cursor-jumps-everywhere/11129 "2024-03-30T14:58:26Z")

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For a long time I’ve endured a jumpy cursor that randomly moves wherever on my laptop whenever I type (it’s doing it right now). I’ve adjusted the touchpad speed at low sensitivity but it doesn’t help at all. I’ve read i…

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## [Own chords in chord mode](https://squarp.community/t/own-chords-in-chord-mode/11090)

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**Author:** [@Luilu](https://squarp.community/u/Luilu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/own-chords-in-chord-mode/11090 "2024-03-23T22:40:11Z")

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Hi there dear squarp team and community. Is there a way to play your own chords on the chord mode?? Who thinks this would be cool?? Or I’m I missing something? Greetings

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## [Great authentic amiga tracker sound in a plugin](https://squarp.community/t/great-authentic-amiga-tracker-sound-in-a-plugin/11084)

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**Author:** [@solipsvs](https://squarp.community/u/solipsvs)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/great-authentic-amiga-tracker-sound-in-a-plugin/11084 "2024-03-22T16:36:48Z")

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https://www.potenzadsp.com/amigo/

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## [Hapax Definition file manager](https://squarp.community/t/hapax-definition-file-manager/10987)

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**Author:** [@Gamahachaa](https://squarp.community/u/Gamahachaa)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 5:12pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/hapax-definition-file-manager/10987 "2024-03-21T17:12:13Z")

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Hi there, Yet another tool for defition file management… But with additional functionalities like: Browse shared definition files. Keyboard note selection from for drumlanes. Print abstract. Data validation. Save …

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## [Math/logic error in mod matrix depth?](https://squarp.community/t/math-logic-error-in-mod-matrix-depth/10963)

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**Author:** [@Avlantis](https://squarp.community/u/Avlantis)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 11:20am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/math-logic-error-in-mod-matrix-depth/10963 "2024-03-15T11:20:24Z")

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If I assign one of the assignable encoders to CC119 In effects create an lfo In effects matrix, assign cc119 to lfo depth with offset 0, bipolar mode, depth 100% At first I tried mapping out the errors in the value to…

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## [For sale Squarp Pyrmid Mk. 2 UK](https://squarp.community/t/for-sale-squarp-pyrmid-mk-2-uk/10925)

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**Author:** [@Jakeolly](https://squarp.community/u/Jakeolly)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 6:59pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/for-sale-squarp-pyrmid-mk-2-uk/10925 "2024-02-19T18:59:20Z")

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Youre on the Squarp Site, so I assume you know what it is and what it can do. selling because I’m going back to the dark place (Mac) Financial Reasons Boxed, with screensaver, quality sd card and printed manual. It’s go…

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## [Way to use a footswitch with hermod send gate](https://squarp.community/t/way-to-use-a-footswitch-with-hermod-send-gate/10879)

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**Author:** [@Joewis87](https://squarp.community/u/Joewis87)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/way-to-use-a-footswitch-with-hermod-send-gate/10879 "2024-02-12T21:19:43Z")

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Hey guys, title is horrible but did not want to make it to long. Basically what i am trying to do if its possible is use a footswitch with samplers assim and morphagene. I have a footswith controller that can take any pe…

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## [Echo MIDI FX for just one drum on a drum track?](https://squarp.community/t/echo-midi-fx-for-just-one-drum-on-a-drum-track/10866)

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**Author:** [@freqout](https://squarp.community/u/freqout)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 9:23am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/echo-midi-fx-for-just-one-drum-on-a-drum-track/10866 "2024-02-12T09:23:29Z")

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I guess i could output (fx) to another track also sending to my drum machine, then filter (fx) out all the other notes and then echo (fx) or is there something simpler i’m not thinking of?

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## [Hapax vs Oxi One comparison](https://squarp.community/t/hapax-vs-oxi-one-comparison/10845)

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**Author:** [@Geekraver](https://squarp.community/u/Geekraver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/hapax-vs-oxi-one-comparison/10845 "2024-02-06T14:49:55Z")

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Hi all I have been looking for videos online that compare the Hapax to the Oxi One to decide which to get. I’ve found several videos on each separately, and they both look like winners, with the Hapax having an ease of …

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## [Samples volume jump with MIDI](https://squarp.community/t/samples-volume-jump-with-midi/10765)

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**Author:** [@davidA](https://squarp.community/u/davidA)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://squarp.community/t/samples-volume-jump-with-midi/10765 "2024-02-05T22:46:24Z")

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Hi! I have mapped most of the parameters of each sample track using the MIDI channels of my Digitakt, but for some reason the only one that keeps reseting to default is the Volume. I am been able to parameter lock every…

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## [The Hapax has unlocked my hardware set up](https://squarp.community/t/the-hapax-has-unlocked-my-hardware-set-up/10833)

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**Author:** [@dr5notes](https://squarp.community/u/dr5notes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 9:16am UTC](https://squarp.community/t/the-hapax-has-unlocked-my-hardware-set-up/10833 "2024-02-05T09:16:02Z")

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Hi All Just wanted to put this out there. I’ve been trying to move out of the box for about a year. I’ve been using Akai Force as the sequencer but struggled to put a track together. I’m now two weeks with the Hapax and…

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