Korg SQ-64 SYSTEM Version 2.0 User Manual

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New features available in SQ-64 system
version 2.0
The system version (2.0) for the SQ-64 adds the following
features.
- Improved step input for pitch and keyboard modes
- Drum pad mode added to Track D
- New Rec Quantize settings
- New step recording functionality
- New Step Copy function
- Other features
Improved step input for pitch and keyboard
modes
You can now use the parameter knobs to add and delete notes
while you hold down the button for the step to input.
1. Press the PITCH button to enter pitch mode.
2. Move the cursor to the note you wish to edit, and use the
PARAM1 knob to edit the note. Turn the knob all the way coun-
terclockwise to delete the note.
3. Move the cursor to a location where there is no note (steps
marked with a hyphen), and use the PARAM1 knob to add a
note.
Input for keyboard mode has been improved.
1. Hold down the PITCH button and press Track buttons A–C to
enter keyboard mode.
2. Hold down a step and use the keyboard to register new notes
in that step.
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Published 10/2022
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SYSTEM Version 2.0
(→p.5)
(→p.1)

Korg SQ-64 SYSTEM Version 2.0 Specifications

General

Steps per Track	64
Patterns per Track	16
Sequencer Type	Polyphonic
Tracks	4
Sync I/O	Sync In, Sync Out
USB	Type B
Power Supply	USB bus power
MIDI I/O	3.5mm stereo mini jack (MIDI In/Out/Thru)
Dimensions	368 mm x 144 mm x 73 mm / 14.49" x 5.67" x 2.87"
Weight	1.0 kg

Summary

New features available in SQ-64 system version 2.0

Improved step input for pitch and keyboard modes

Use parameter knobs to add/delete notes while holding a step button in pitch/keyboard modes.

Drum pad mode added to Track D

Introduces real-time MIDI/CV output and recording for Track D using pads.

New Rec Quantize settings

Enables real-time recording with quantization applied by setting a threshold.

New step recording functionality

Allows sequential note input starting from the first step via keyboard or pads.

New Step Copy function

Enables copying gate, pitch, and modulation data between steps.

Other functions and changes

SHIFT button latch

Allows the SHIFT button to remain active after a double-press for easier operation.

Loop mode behavior changes

Loop mode no longer cancels when switching to gate or pitch mode.

Keyboard mode behavior changes

Introduces 'OVERWRITE' mode, silencing playback during keyboard input.

Optimized LED brightness

LED brightness is optimized for AC adapter use for better visibility.