Korg SQ 64

The Korg SQ-64 is a compact and powerful polyphonic step sequencer with intuitive hands-on controls and deep editing, well suited for analog and modular synth users, drum modules, and DAW producers. The 64-step sequencer is broken down into four sequencing parts. Parts A, B, and C offer pitch, gate, and modulation outputs, while part D offers eight trigger outputs for controlling drum module or interfacing with synthesizer modules such as envelope generators.

The front panel includes a tap tempo button, tempo knob, and swing knob, as well as transport controls (record, stop, play). The OLED display provides all necessary visual feedback and is easily read in low-light conditions. Additionally, there are four parameter knobs that are assigned to the various modes including gate, pitch, mod, loop, global, projects, and patterns. There are also four Bar buttons for fast and easy navigation. The SQ-64 features graduated LEDs on each of the 64 step buttons. The higher the parameter is set, the more the button lights up, to help visualize what each step will do.

The rear panel offers plenty of connections via 3.5mm connectors including the three sets (A, B, C) of pitch, gate, and mod outputs, the 8 trigger outputs, a MIDI input, two MIDI outputs, sync input and output, and a micro-USB port, which provides power and a host connection to your computer.

There’s a fair amount of controlled chaos built into the SQ-64, which injects randomizations into your music. Vary steps, sequences, the play order, or the first step of each sequence. Each part can also be set to different lengths, which unlocks polyrhythmic patterns. The SQ-64 ships with a USB cable and a free bundle of music software.

• 4-Part Note, Mod, CV/Gate Sequencer
• 8 Drum Parts of CV Triggs + 8 MIDI Notes
• 3 x CV, Gate, Mod Output
• MIDI I/O: 1 In, 2 Out + Audio Sync I/O
• 64 LED Backlit Soft-Touch Buttons
• Keyboard Mode for Real-Time Play/Record
• Supports All Standard Voltage + Bias
• OLED Display
• Keyboard Mode with Isomorphic + Scales
• Includes USB Cable and Software Bundle
• Four sequencing parts: The last part being 16-channel (8 CV plus 8 MIDI) for drum module / single note triggering
• Audio Sync Feature: Daisy-chain with other Korg Synth products for seamless time-based syncing
• User friendly interface: All switches intelligently light to show you what’s going on
• OLED screen: Shows you all values on a crisp neat display
• Four-part note, mod, and CV/gate sequencer
• Drum trigger part provides 8 parts of CV and 8 MIDI notes
• 3x Pitch, Gate, and Mod outputs: The most control outputs for modular and analog synths of any such product
• Pitch, Gate, and Mod for each part A, B, and C
• MIDI I/O/O (2 dedicated outs) + Audio Sync I/O
• 64 LED-backlit soft-touch buttons
• Project Memory: Save and recall all your sequences
• Keyboard mode: Play and record in real time
• Supports all standard voltages and can be biased as well
• All-aluminum chassis; solid desktop design
• Bundle of Music Software

• KORG Collection M1 Le (synthesizer sound module)
• UVI Digital Synsations (synthesizer sound module)
• AAS Ultra Analog Session (synthesizer sound module)
• AAS Strum Session (acoustic guitar sound module)
• AAS Lounge Lizard Session (electric piano sound module)
• Propellerhead Reason Lite (DAW music production software)
• Skoove free 3 month trial of Skoove Premium (online piano lesson)
• KORG Gadget 2 Le for Mac (DAW music production software)
• iZotope Ozone Elements (audio mastering plug-in software)