HEXAQUARK

quantum chromodynamic trigger sequencer
Quarks are the heart of observable matter. A hexaquark is a hypothetical particle. Some believe it might be found in pulsars. 

HEXAQUARK is a polyrhythmic trigger sequencer with 6 channels, expressive velocity, and dynamic envelope outputs. A tool to write micro beat by composing with virtual particles, anti-matter, and quantum void.
6 channels with trigger and CV output
4 pages of 16 steps per channel, with 6 scenes recallable with CV 
 12 microsteps per steps for all kinds of tuplets
Beat skipping, polyrhythm, and probability on all levels
Virtual beat particles for temporary or permanent randomization

Video Tutorial

by Omri Cohen

  • Quick start manual

    Here are a few tips to get you started. For more in depth learning on the module, please use the complete manual

  • The levels

    Each Level contains sublevels, from the outer to center:
    6 scenes 
    6 channels per scene, with gate and cv out
    4 pages per channel
    16 steps per page
    12 micro-steps per step to create tuplets

  • The states

    Each level and all its sublevels have a state defined as
    silent (void)
    active (matter)
    skipped (antimatter) 

  • The tools​

    The state of a level is changed depending on the tool selected:

    Matter (active the level)
    AntiMatter (skip the level)
    Uncertainty (prob. to be active)
    Anti-Uncertainty (prob.to be skipped)
    Accent Ghost (CV out dynamics)
    Jump (play next)
    Lock (loop level)
    Randomize
    Clear
    Copy Paste 

  • Quick start

    CLOCK INPUT
    While Hexaquark works with any kind of clock source, its ability to perform both triplets and quadruplets requires a multiple of 12 to be in sync with other modules. x48 is recommended for fast ratcheting effects.
     
    OUTPUTS
    The 6 double jacks are the channel outputs. Trigger out is the dotted jack.
  • NAVIGATION
    Clicking once on a level will select it and display its sublevels. 
  • EDITION​
    Clicking a second time (or shift + click) on a level will change its state. The default tool is matter, which will active or silent the trigger
    Editing the 16 steps allows classic sequencing
    Editing the 12 microsteps will create a micro rhythm within the selected step
    Extra pages and scenes can be added and edited

    LENGTH
    Toggling the matter tool sets it to antimatter. An antimatter level will be skipped, and the length of the sequence will be shorter.

  • Microsteps

    The pyramid is an unusual figure in rhythm representation, but its structure allows to divide a step by 4 when considering center diamond, or by 3 considering the outer triangle… and of course, any blend of both

  • CV outputs

    Each channel has a CV output. Its role can be defined with the envelope button:  
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    Envelope off: A velocity or mod CV output with adjustable slew.
    Envelope on: A Vult signature dynamic percussion envelope with adjustable decay

    The dynamic of the CV signal is controlled with the accent/ghost tool by defining the color of the level:

    White: normal
    Accent (green) amplifies the signal
    Ghost (purple) attenuates the signal

  • Virtual Particles

    In CW direction, a random group of microsteps has a chance to be triggered.
    In CCW direction, a random group of micro step has a chance to be skipped.
    This process will give different results at each reading and is not destructive.

    Keyboard shortcut

    Most of the sequencer is controllable with any layout of keyboard, with the mouse over the module.
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