Thoughts on upgrading to the Squarp Hermod+? Any good alternatives you'd recommend?

I'm currently using a first gen Hermod on my rack, its been a great little sequencer but I've been thinking of upgrading it. I just noticed they came out with a new version and while it looks cool I don't want to get brand tunnel-vision. Is there any other sequencer on the horizon that you'd recommend instead? One of the things I like about the Hermod and that I'd like to find on a replacement is how easy it is to sync up my DAW to my modular rig with the USB connection