Korg SQ-1

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Compact 2x8 Step Sequencer

  • Usable for MS-20 and many other devices
  • Different sequencer modes like order, parallel or CV/ duty
  • Step mode: gate on/ off, active step, slide and step jump
  • Resolution of steps: quarter, eights and 1/16 notes
  • Power supply: 2x AA battery or USB
  • Step Edit buttons: volca style
  • Weight: 641 g

Connectors:

  • LittleBits out socket
  • CV-A out - gate
  • CV-B out - gate
  • In sync out 3.5 mm mini jack mono
  • MIDI out 3.5 mm mini jack stereo
  • USB
Available since January 2015
Item number 356715
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Audio Player Functions No
Storage Medium None
Video Out No
Arranger Function No
Sequencer 1
1.499 kr
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tiny and packed with features
Anonymous 26.10.2016
I bought this sequencer to give me the option of a 16 note sequence and to easily link my modular system to my old Korg MS-10. I have not been disappointed.

The options for voltage output are great with different ranges and various selections for quantizing. The choices of sequencer mode I've found I use as a performance control to vary a repeating sequence or create interesting rhythms. I sometimes use it simply as a trigger sequencer and it is quick and easy to get something going. Lots of lovely lights to let you know where you are! Outputs to MIDI as well.

The only downside is the tiny control knobs that I find I often have to reset after the unit has been off, and for that reason alone I have knocked a star off handling. But considering the power in such a small box and that the original Korg SQ-10 now sells for about ten times the cost of this, I suppose that is a compromise I'm willing to make.

I'd highly recommend this as with lots of the new Korg wee boxes it is LOTS of fun!
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Excellent little sequencer
EdEditz 19.08.2022
So easy to use and great for live performances too. I use it a lot with my eurorack setup. For the price a total no brainer. Get one. Or better, get more than one :)
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A true weapon but has some shortfalls
Gary H 21.02.2020
This was my first sequencer and boy was it fun to tell the MS-20 what to do. It didn't take long to understand the features at all after reading the manual.

Pros:
Very quick to get a tangible sequence going and can simply be linked in a chain and clocked to other hardware.
Power by 9V battery or USB-B.

Cons:
Quite small
No memory so you best record the audio.
Fixed velocity.
The pitch knobs have no reference point which makes it very difficult to set exact pitch for the notes but you can define the scale to keep the notes within the realm of sense. If dissonance is what you want then this might not be a con for you.
When connected to Ableton, I couldn't get it to set to any midi channel but channel 1. Not impossible to work around but still annoying.

Other than that I've heard Korg almost don't profit off of these so fair play to them
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Excellent little gadget!
Andro 17.10.2015
I really got to like SQ1. What I like the most is the linear pitch just like it used to be on classic vintage sequencer.

Pitch imperfections (or pitch fluctuations, or micro tuning) is very important aspect of music articulation and I wonder how synth manufacturers cannot grasp it. For example Arturia with their Beatstep, my second sequencer. Now that I got SQ1 I hardly touch it.

Another thing, SQ1 is two channel, a huge advantage in itself.

The only complaint is the programming and the manual. It made me scratch my head more than once, especially setting the clock divisions and gate polarity. Korg should give it more attention and at least provide some more tips and FAQ's.
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