I recently messaged with Squarp about Hapax getting native compatibility support with their XP32 cv expander, and this is what was said:
“Yes, it’s in the works, but for the moment we have no release date.”
Since I was also wondering how the two could connect in their current forms, I then asked if a new hardware revision like a Hapax+/mk2 is potentially coming soon as well, or if a separate adapter module would be needed to connect them. This is what they were able to say about that:
“You’re totally right, indeed xp32 will need an extra module in between with Hapax, but Hapax will stay as it is”
Speaking of money , I do wonder how much the required adapter/interface module will cost, since the XP32 expander already sells for $600 here in the states (though I completely understand the price, with all the included DACs). I wonder if Squarp will be offering some sort of bundle of the XP32 with connector module at a lower price.
Either way, the total cost will certainly be worth it, as 32 extra cv outputs is going to be absolutely insane. Hoping we get a release date soon!
Here in Europe, the XP32 costs €577. That’s significantly cheaper and has 6hp less than the 32 outputs of my FH-2 with 3x FHX-8CV for €743.
On the other hand, the FH-2 probably has more features. It’s expandable and I’ve been working with it for a few years now.
That is true, however, the xp32 will be far simpler to use with hapax, due to being able to immediately change any of the 32 cv output assignments to whatever you want. Fh2 and expanders will need to be configured in advance using expert sleepers software, which is absolutely not a fun experience imo.
direct control of the fh2 cv outputs was pretty easy to set up and works super well but youre bypassing its considerable onboard capability which i have not explored.
One of the major advantages of the FH-2 is that you can perform an automatic calibration on one of its outputs to correct the v/oct tuning errors of any oscillator module—in my case, the problematic Ensemble Oscillator. Indispensable!
Good too hear, look forward to getting one of these and at some point I’m going to sell my FH2 + 8CV/8GT, which I haven’t used for a good while mainly due to the 8CV jack sockets can have a slight wiggle issue, where they are fine until you accidently move cables, which annoyingly can alter the cv pitch slightly, shame really because they are great other than that, just puts me off buying anything ES, tried all sorts of jacks to try and find a snug fix, never satisfactorily solved it.
Anyway currently using Droid Master/G8/X7 the Droid Forge configuration tools is much more of a pleasant/intuitive experience than the expert sleepers configuration tool.
The XP32 will free my droid up for other duties.
Another great thing about native xp32 compatibility, is that it will allow -10 to +10 volts for using with certain gear, since hapax and hermod+ can only do -5 to +5 without the xp32.
One other addition I do hope comes with the upcoming adapter module, is some more cv inputs to modulate and control parameters within Hapax. That is one of the areas where Hermod+ is superior to Hapax, since it has 4 cv inputs as well as separate clock and reset.
Although, I’m not sure if this will be feasible in the adapter module, but hopefully we find out soon….maybe superbooth next month?
Well then, I guess is time to get a new case, because a native xp32 hapax compatibility module is absolutely in the works. If you would like to confirm this, just send the kind people at Squarp a message to ask about it.
I’d love to see this come out, my Hapax is great, but the 4 cv / 4 gate outs are a limiting factor. The Hermod+ has tempted me numerous times, but I’ve been holding out so far as I prefer having my sequencer external from my case.
, I do wonder how much the required adapter/interface module will cost, since the XP32 expander already sells for $600 here in the states (though I completely understand the price, with all the included DACs). I wonder if Squarp will be offering some sort of bundle of the XP32 with connector module at a lower price. 
