Korg SQ-1 CV Step Sequencer
Experience the music driven by your instinct with the new Korg SQ-1 Step Sequencer. Sequence up all you classic analog synths with this awesome little step sequencer by Korg. The SQ-1 is a compact step sequencer with 2 x 8 steps. It’s wealth of connection jacks allows it to be connected to the MS-20 and a variety of other synthesizers. Vintage analog synths or the latest compact synths can be controlled from this single unit. Liberate yourself from the numerically-bound parameter editing that’s typical on a DAW; you’ll enjoy truly musical inspiration as you train your ears and concentrate on what your fingertips are doing.
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KORG SQ-1 PRODUCT FEATURES:
Rather than the commonly used V/Oct standard, the CV design of the MS-20 always used the Hz/V standard that provides excellent pitch stability limiting the step sequencers that are able to correctly control the MS-20. As a descendant of the SQ-10, the SQ-1 supports the Hz/V standard, enabling it to perfectly control the MS-20 or MS-20 mini. It goes without saying the V/Oct standard is also supported, and the voltage level of the CV output (*) and polarity of the GATE output can be specified as appropriate for the device you’ve connected. This versatility will enable you to control a wide variety of other synthesizers as well. As a connector, the SQ-1 provides two CV/GATE OUT channels, the standard MIDI OUT and USB MIDI, littleBits out (to connect to the littleBits synth kit by littleBits Electronics Inc.), plus the SYNC IN/OUT channel that allows you to connect to the volca series and monotribe. Compact and complete with all the functions you need, the SQ-1 is the ideal hardware sequencer. The SQ-1 provides two channels (A and B) of 8-step sequencer that can operate consecutively, or be used in a variety of other modes. For example, you can run A and B following each other to function as a 16-step sequencer, ignore the order and make the steps play randomly, or use A and B to control different parameters as they run in parallel. From simple sequences to complex changes, you can choose from a variety of modes to suit your needs.
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KORG SQ-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Sequencer Mode
ALTERNATE, ORDER, PARALLEL TURN, PARALLEL ORDER, CV/DUTY, CV/SLIDE, CV/DUTY RADOM, RANDOM
Step Mode
GATE ON/OFF, ACTIVE STEP, SLIDE, STEP JUMP
Sequence Step Resolution
quarter notes, eighth notes, sixteenth notes
CV OUT Pitch
Linear, Minor, Major, Chromatic
CV OUT Voltage
1V, 2V, 5V (Oct) 8V (Hz/V)
GATE OUT Polarity
+ (positive polarity), – (negative polarity)
SYNC IN/OUT Polarity
+ (rise), – (fall)
Connectors
– littleBits OUT jack (mini monaural phone jack)
– OUT (MIDI OUT) jack (mini stereo phone jack)
– CV – A OUT – GATE jack (mini monaural phone jack, CV OUT : Output Level 1V, 2V, 5V, 8[Hz/V], GATE OUT: output level 10V)
– CV – BOUT – GATE jack (mini monaural phone jack, CV OUT : Output Level 1V, 2V, 5V, 8[Hz/V], GATE OUT: Output Level 10V)
– IN – SYNC – OUT jack (mini monaural phone jack, SYNC IN: Max Input Level 20V, SYNC OUT: Output Level 5V)
– USB jack (type B, USB MIDI)
Power Supply
Two AA batteries (alkaline batteries recommended), or USB power
Battery Life
approximately 5 hours (when using alkaline batteries)
Dimension
(W x D x H)
93 x 84 x 63 mm/7.60″ x 3.31″ × 2.48″
Weight
641 g/1.41 lbs.
Included Items
Two AA batteries for checking operation, mini plug – DIN cable
Options
Patch cable MS-CABLE-18
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