Korg SQ-64

Description

<p style="text-align: justify;">The Korg SQ-64 is a powerful and compact Polyphonic Step Sequencer packed with intuitive controls and editing functions at your fingertips, designed to offer everything you need to realize your musical project live or in the studio. With a 64-pad matrix dedicated to steps, a highly intelligible OLED display, a sleek, durable aluminum casing, and a wide range of connections, the <strong>Korg SQ-64</strong> is the perfect solution for managing your hardware synthesizer setup simply and directly, letting you focus on what's most important to you: the music.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rdDLJieMPig" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><h1 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Korg SQ64</strong> is a new concept <strong>hardware sequencer</strong>, with unprecedented connectivity and control, designed to create, play, and control 3 melodic tracks and a drum track using analog synths, Eurorack, drum machines, DAW software, or virtual instrument plug-ins as sound sources. The <strong>64-pad matrix</strong> can be configured in various operating modes to allow you to play and edit melodic and rhythmic patterns and control their modulation parameters.</h1><p>&nbsp;</p><h2 style="text-align: justify;">WHAT ARE THE CONNECTIONS OF THE KORG SQ64?</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">Despite its compact size, the SQ-64 features a wide range of connections, allowing you to control, connect, and get the most out of your analog and digital hardware instruments. A MIDI IN, 2 MIDI OUT, micro USB (Type B), Sync IN &amp; OUT, <strong>3 melodic tracks</strong> each with separate MODULATION, PITCH, and GATE outputs, and <strong>a DRUM track with 8 independent trigger outputs</strong> to control and manage analog synths, Eurorack, and drum machines.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The 3 melodic tracks provide <strong>16 patterns of 64 steps each</strong>, while the Drum track offers <strong>16 sub-tracks of 64 steps each</strong>, all playable, chainable, and editable in various modes. The tracks and patterns of the three melodic parts can be edited in various ways (GATE, PITCH, and MODULATION) so you can manage the information transmitted by your sequencer on every single step. The polarity and voltage of the Drum track outputs are freely adjustable to match the values supported by your instruments. The <strong>Sync In &amp; Out</strong> connections allow you to synchronize and align all your Korg instruments (and more): from <a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/tag/korg-volca">Volca series synths (click here for info</a>) to the <a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/productsFT.php?str=minilogue">minilogue</a>, from the <a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/productsFT.php?str=monologue">monologue</a> to the <a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/productsFT.php?str=minilogue%20xd">minilogue xd</a>, the <a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/productsFT.php?str=prologue">prologue</a> and many others!</p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>SQ-64: ONE INSTRUMENT TO RULE THEM ALL</strong></h2><p style="text-align: justify;">Regardless of your instrument type, be it an analog synth or a semi-modular Eurorack, a digital drum machine, or the digital plug-ins of your DAW, the <strong>SQ-64</strong> offers immediate and precise control over all these elements of your setup. The Korg SQ64 has 64 backlit LED pads that not only give you an overview of your sequence but also act as direct controls along with the potentiometers and "mode" buttons for a fluid user experience, in which composition, production, and editing workflows are significantly optimized. The lighting of each step has a variable gradient light: the higher the modulation value, the more powerful the button's backlighting will be to give you constant visual feedback of what is happening in your sequence. The OLED display is bright, crystal clear, and visible from any angle, so you can have all useful information at a glance in any situation: when you're making music at home, on stage, or in the recording studio. The melodic tracks include a <strong>MODULATION</strong> output to ensure that each step of your sequence can generate complex modulations, thus expanding the sound creation and expressiveness possibilities of the controlled instruments. It has never been so easy to create patterns with polyphonic chords, melodies, complex polyrhythmic lines, and modulations quickly, recording them as data within each of the 64 project slots of the powerful <strong>Korg SQ-64 sequencer</strong>.&nbsp;</p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>REAL-TIME CONTROL</strong></h2><p style="text-align: justify;">In addition to allowing you to create your sequences, the Korg SQ-64 gives you various functions and editing modes at your fingertips to interact and play in real-time with all your instruments.<span>&nbsp; </span>The 64-pad matrix can be used as a keyboard, with different selectable layouts to adapt it to your performance needs. For each operating mode, you can select the scale and other parameters. <strong>Keys</strong>: classic keyboard layout. <strong>Isomorphic</strong>: notes are arranged symmetrically on the 4 rows of pads; this allows you to play chords while keeping the intervals between individual notes unchanged when transposing. <strong>Octaves</strong>: a scale represented over 3 different octaves for each line.</p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>MORE THAN A SEQUENCER</strong></h2><p style="text-align: justify;">With the integrated powerful arpeggiator, you can quickly create captivating melodic patterns using your virtual instrument plug-ins or analog and digital hardware synthesizers as sound sources. Experiment with the 4 alternative sequence playback methods: Reverse, Bounce, Random, and Stochastic. These can be selected independently on each individual track. All your patterns can be chained and looped: truly an indispensable tool for your live performances!&nbsp;</p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>THE ELEGANT AND ROBUST DESIGN OF THE KORG SQ-64</strong></h2><p style="text-align: justify;">Despite its rich array of functions, controls, and connections, the SQ-64 is super compact with only 18mm thickness (38mm including potentiometers) and features a robust and elegant aluminum casing: ready to accompany you for years in your musical adventures. Confirming the versatility and flexibility offered by this instrument is the power supply, which can be provided via USB or through a 9V DC power adapter, the <strong><a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/tastiere-pianoforti/korg/ka350-alimentatore">Korg KA-350</a></strong>, which <a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/tastiere-pianoforti/korg/ka350-alimentatore">is NOT included and can be purchased separately (click here</a>).</p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Free software included with SQ-64</strong></h2><p style="text-align: justify;">Korg SQ-64 entitles you to free software licenses such as "Ozone Elements" by iZotope, "Reason Lite," and various virtual instruments produced by Korg and other brands. Additionally, you will be entitled to a "Skoove" subscription: an application dedicated to interactive music lessons.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>FREE Mac/Windows Software with SQ-64</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">KORG Collection - M1 Le (synthesizer sound module)<br />UVI Digital Synsations (synthesizer sound module)<br />AAS Ultra Analog Session (synthesizer sound module)<br />AAS Strum Session (acoustic guitar sound module)<br />AAS Lounge Lizard Session (electric piano sound module)<br />Propellerhead Reason Lite (DAW music production software)<br />Skoove free 3 month trial of Skoove Premium (online piano lessons)<br />KORG Gadget Le for Mac (DAW music production software)<br />iZOTOPE Ozone Elements (Audio Mastering Plug-in Software)</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>NB:</strong> <em>Algam EKO is NOT responsible for the technical and/or commercial support of software or music applications provided free of charge and/or via download with the distributed hardware product. For further information, please consult the website directly </em><a href="http://www.korg.com/bundle"><em>http://www.korg.com/bundle</em></a><em> and contact the software manufacturers directly with whom you will enter into a contract during download and/or installation.</em></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Technical specifications of the KORG SQ-64 sequencer</strong></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Sequencer</strong>: 64 steps with 3 melodic tracks with 8-note polyphony and 16 mono rhythmic tracks.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Tempo</strong>: from 30.0 to 300.0 BPM</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Inputs</strong>:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MIDI IN (3.5mm TRS mini-jack: MIDI type-A converter required),</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SYNC IN (3.5mm TS mini-jack; max 20V)</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Outputs</strong>:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">MIDI OUT 1 and 2 (3.5mm TRS mini-jack: MIDI type-A converter required),</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SYNC OUT jack (3.5mm TS mini-jack; max 10V)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">CV GATE output A/B/C jack (3.5mm TS mini-jack; max 10V)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">CV PITCH output A/B/C jack (3.5mm TS mini-jack; max 10V)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">CV MOD output A/B/C jack (3.5mm TS mini-jack; max 10V)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">TRIG 1 to 8 (3.5mm TS mini-jack; max 10V)</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Power supply</strong>: USB, or with <a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/tastiere-pianoforti/korg/ka350-alimentatore">KORG KA350 adapter (NOT included</a>)</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Dimensions and weight</strong>: 368x144x74mm; 1Kg</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Included in the box</strong>: Manual, USB cable</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Accessories (sold separately):</strong> <a href="https://www.algameko.com/it/tastiere-pianoforti/korg/ka350-alimentatore">KA350 power adapter</a>, MS-CABLE-18 patch cables</p><h2><b>Operating System Version 2.03 for Korg SQ-64 (February 2023)</b></h2><p>&nbsp;- Improved D track behavior when switching patterns during sequence playback.</p><p>&nbsp;- Improved output signal via PITCH and GATE jacks when playing in Keyboard mode.</p><p>&nbsp;- Corrected other minor bugs.<br /><br /><strong><a href="#come-aggiornare-Korg-SQ-64">How to update the Korg SQ-64: </a></strong><a href="#come-aggiornare-Korg-SQ-64">click here</a></p><h2><strong>Operating system 2.0 for Korg SQ-64&nbsp;</strong></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong><img alt="Firmware update version 2 for the Korg SQ-64 hardware sequencer" src="/images/uploads//korg-sq-64-firmware-update-versione-2.jpg" title="Firmware update version 2 for the Korg SQ-64 hardware sequencer" /></strong></h2><p style="font-weight: 400;">- Added Drum Pad Mode to the D-Track.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;">- Added quantization setting to real-time REC mode.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;">- Added Step Rec mode.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;">- Corrected LED brightness to increase visibility of the 64 PADS.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;">- Added LATCH function to SHIFT.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;">- Added Step Copy function.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;">- Improved Step Edit behavior. Now supports adding and deleting new notes.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;">- Changed LOOP mode behavior: it will not deactivate when switching from LOOP mode to another.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;">- Added other minor functions.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;">- Optimization and bug fixes.</p><h3 style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>System requirements for SQ-64 V.2 update</strong></h3><p style="font-weight: 400;">- Windows 10 or later</p><p style="font-weight: 400;">- macOS 10.15 or later</p><p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.korg.com/us/support/download/product/0/872/" target="_blank"><strong>To download the Updater Version 2 for Korg SQ-64</strong>: click here</a></p><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><a id="come-aggiornare-Korg-SQ-64" name="come-aggiornare-Korg-SQ-64"></a>How to update the Korg SQ-64 firmware</strong></h2><h3 style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Warnings</strong></h3><ul>    <li>If you are using a <strong>Windows</strong> operating system, make sure you have installed the latest Korg USB MIDI drivers. (<a href="https://www.korg.com/us/support/download/product/0/872">click here to download them</a>)</li>    <li>Do not interact with the instrument or do other things with the computer during the update process.</li>    <li>Interrupting the update could damage the instrument.</li>    <li>Before starting the updater, make sure you have closed all programs running on your computer.</li>    <li>Download the compressed file from the <strong>Korg</strong> website (<a href="https://www.korg.com/us/support/download/product/0/872/">click here</a>) for your operating system (MacOS or Windows), then proceed to extract the content (Unzip).</li></ul><h3 style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Korg SQ-64 update procedure </strong></h3><ul>    <li>Connect the SQ-64 to your computer's USB port.</li>    <li>Turn on the instrument in Boot mode by holding down the "GLOBAL" and "PATTERN" buttons.</li>    <li>Launch the Updater application, then press the "Update" button in the window that appears to start the installation.</li>    <li>Installation may take several minutes.</li>    <li>Once the installation is complete, close the application on the computer, then turn off and restart (after about 30 seconds) the SQ-64.</li></ul>