A downloadable tool

A minimal euclidean percussion sequencer for musical exploration on the Panic Playdate.

Features

• Three-voice percussion — Kick, Snare, and Hi-hat with adjustable decay and tone
• Sync — Hardware sync via microphone input (2PPQN) - experimental
• Eight save slots

How to Use

Combo	Action
A	Select Drum
B	Play / Pause
Crank	Tempo
UP / DOWN	Increase / Decrease steps
LEFT / RIGHT	Increase / Decrease pulses
Hold A + UP/DOWN	Adjust offset
Hold A + LEFT/RIGHT	Adjust swing
Hold A + Crank	Adjust decay
Hold B + Crank	Adjust tone

Saving

Combo	Action
Hold B + UP/DOWN	Select save slot
Hold B + RIGHT	Save to slot
Hold B + LEFT	Load from slot

Sync

Select SYNC mode in the settings menu.

Coding was assisted by generative AI.

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More information

Status	Prototype
Category	Tool
Author	soleilalpin
Made with	Playdate
Tags	Audio, drums, euclidean, Experimental, minimal, Music, Playdate, sequencer, sync
Average session	A few minutes
Languages	English
Links	Source code

Download

squaredrum.pdx.zip 33 kB

Install instructions

Sideload the .pdx bundle to your Playdate via USB using Panic's sideloading feature.

Square Drum