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1. KEY FEATURES:
- Various devices including MS-20 can be connected and controlled.
- Various sequencer modes.
- Directly descended from volca, step editing with excellent improvisation.
- Robust and compact body, battery powered.
- Sequence step resolution can be set from quarter note, eighth note, or sixteenth note
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Product introduction A 2 x 8 step sequencer that allows you to connect and freely control any device. In 1978, the famous analog synthesizer "MS-20" had a step sequencer "SQ-10" as a good partner. More than 30 years later, just as the MS-20 was revived as the "MS-20 mini," the SQ-10 will be revived as the "SQ-1" with more modern specifications. The SQ-1 is a compact 2 x 8 step step sequencer. Equipped with a wide variety of connection jacks that are compatible with a variety of synthesizers including the MS-20, you can operate everything from vintage analog synths to the latest compact synths all at once. Also, by switching between various sequencer modes and step buttons, you can perform performances full of volca-like improvisation. Freed from editing parameters while looking at numbers, which is common in a DAW, you can get true musical inspiration by sharpening your ears and focusing on your fingertips. Please enjoy the joy of music that stirs your instincts. Since the SQ-1 supports the Hz/V standard, it can perfectly control the MS-20 and MS-20 mini. It also supports the V/Oct standard, and the voltage level of the CV output (*) and polarity of the GATE output can be set according to the characteristics of the connected device, so you can also control various other synthesizers. *1V, 2V, and 5V correspond to V/Oct, and 8V corresponds to Hz/V. In addition to the 2-channel CV/GATE OUT, the connection terminals include standard MIDI OUT, USB MIDI, SYNC IN/OUT used in the volca series and monotribe, and littleBits OUT, which is suitable for controlling the littleBits Synth Kit. The SQ-1 is the latest in hardware step sequencer that packs all the functions you need today into a compact body. In addition, the SQ-1 is equipped with an 8-step sequencer with two channels, A and B, which not only operate in sequence, but also have various modes. For example, you can use it as a sequencer with a total of 16 steps by operating A and B in order, ignore the order and operate at random, or run A and B in parallel while controlling different parameters.You can choose from a variety of modes depending on your needs, from simple sequences to complex changes. In addition to the 2 x 8 step buttons, which are commonly used to turn sound on and off, you can also use the MODE button to switch functions, allowing for powerful volca-like performances that feel like playing the sequence itself. With ``Active Step,'' which skips steps in the middle of a sequence, and ``Step Jump,'' which instantly plays only the step you're pressing, you can create short loop-like effects and irregular rhythms. Additionally, anyone can easily create acid sounds by controlling the synth bass using the "slide" effect, which creates the effect of connecting steps. Condensed with carefully selected functions, the SQ-1 has a compact yet extremely solidly constructed sheet metal body. When placed side by side with the MS-20 series, it gives off a profound feeling as if it was made in the same era. In addition to two AA batteries, it can also be powered by USB bus power. Connection terminals: ◆ littleBits OUT terminal (mini monaural phone jack) ◆ OUT (MIDI OUT) terminal (mini stereo phone jack) ◆ CV - A OUT - GATE terminal (mini monaural phone jack, CV OUT: output level 1V, 2V, 5V, 8V [Hz/V], GATE OUT: output level 10V) ◆ CV - B OUT - GATE terminal (mini monaural phone jack, CV OUT: output level 1V, 2V, 5V, 8V [Hz/V], GATE OUT: output level 10V) ◆ IN - SYNC - OUT terminal (mini monaural phone jack, SYNC IN: maximum input level 20V, SYNC OUT: output level 5V) ◆ USB terminal (type B, USB MIDI) Power supply: 2 AA batteries (alkaline batteries recommended), or USB bus power Dimensions: 193 (W) x 84 (D) x 63 (H) mm Weight: 641 g (battery not included) Accessories: Mini plug-DIN conversion cable Optional option: Patch cable MS-CABLE-18 Note (Disclaimer) > Please read *Please note: Used items are one-of-a-kind items. We also sell over-the-counter products, and depending on the timing of your order, we may cancel your order. Thank you for your understanding.
3. PRODUCT DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:
- Weight: 0.948 kg
- Dimensions: 25.2 x 11.4 x 8.9 cm
4. SPECIFICATIONS:
- Brand: KORG
- Model Number: SQ1
- Manufacturer: KORG
