Square Drum
A downloadable tool
A minimal euclidean percussion sequencer for musical exploration on the Panic Playdate.
Based on SquareGB.
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
• 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.
If you want to donate: The Ocean Cleanup, EFF
| 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
Download
squaredrum.pdx.zip 33 kB
Install instructions
Sideload the .pdx bundle to your Playdate via USB using Panic's sideloading feature.
