Korg SQ-1

[spacezignul]

Can the korg SQ1 send CV clock signals to control a metropolis sequencer for example getting the midi clock originally from Abelton???[

yes the sq-1 can send clock via its sync out jack. I have it receiving clock from ableton via usb and then sending clock to a 4ms qcd. Works pretty well

Oh sweet when i read the korg site it made it seem like the sync outputs were only for the volca etc thanks man!

[cake100]

Are there any mods for this? Midi in or using the little-bits out for something else for example.
Someone near me is selling one cheap. Toying with the idea. I assume it can not be clocked directly from a TR-8? What about a 707 trig out into it?
Someone posted on another thread that when sequencing their SH-101, it sounded off.

[IR]

What about a 707 trig out into it?

Most likely that would work, I've tried Boss DR-110 and 220 into a Volca Bass. I would imagine it's the same specs because of the same manufacturers.

[Bigassdroids]

Just got an SQ-1. Wanted it to sequence my Moog Minitaur, but I can't get any of the lower register notes to play. Tried 1V, 5V and 8V. Going CV out of SQ-1 to Pitch in on the Minitaur and Gate out of the SQ-1 to Gate in of the Minitaur.

Any ideas on how to transpose down to lower keys?

Is there a coarse frequency knob on the minitaur?

The link below is a really cool SQ-1 tutorial, tips/tricks in general, there are a few surprises like it only outputting midi notes 48 and up. @2:40.

When I learned they didn't output midi if clocked/triggered via USB, I assumed if I had one so configured, I could send its sync output to a second one, which could. And even if it didn't, I know two of them will ultimately prove useful and fun.

That said: 0-Coast and Korg SQ-1, Part 1: Introduction

[TemplarK]

I just bought a SQ1 as basically a Midi > CV+Clock output to my eurorack, works pretty well and to be honest i quite like its design, the sequencer is pretty good and i use it to control and breath life into my metropolis transposing stuff on the fly as well as clocking it to my DAW.

A fun simple but extremely useful sequencer!

[Parametex]

When I learned they didn't output midi if clocked/triggered via USB,

Is this really true ?

Seems incredibly weird/short sighted/counter productive 'feature' ...

[earl parameter]

has anyone heard about a version 2 coming out?

should i wait or should i just get the v1

[flashheart]

Unlikely, I regard this as sort of part of the Volca series, so fairly throwaway. I wouldn't expect a version 2, more likely something completely different that yet again manages to not include something most of us deem fairly obvious.
If it does what you want get it and take it for what it is.

[Astronaut FX]

Unlikely, I regard this as sort of part of the Volca series, so fairly throwaway. I wouldn't expect a version 2, more likely something completely different that yet again manages to not include something most of us deem fairly obvious.
If it does what you want get it and take it for what it is.

Maybe they'll eventually release a KingVolca, combining all or most of the features of each individual Volca into more of a full featured groove box/sampler/workstation.

[PISS.EXE]

Can anyone assist me with the clock dividing on the SQ-1? I'm trying to get the click output from my MMT-8 to play nice with the SQ1. Apparently there are 6 clock options for the SQ1 but i can't seem to access any of them. There are some Gearslutz posts saying the FAQ says what to do, but I'm not seeing any info about clocking on that page....

I'm trying to have the MMT8 clock the SQ1 which in turns records itself via MIDI into the MMT8.

I don't have a 1/8" mono cable around, one is in the mail right now so i was trying to use a mono 1/4" cable with a stereo 1/8" adapter if that's the problem.

[Chopper]

When I learned they didn't output midi if clocked/triggered via USB,

Is this really true ?

Seems incredibly weird/short sighted/counter productive 'feature' ...

i confirm...

[PISS.EXE]

Can you use a stereo 3.5mm cable to sync two SQ1's?

[globalwm]

Has anyone tried putting those clear Davies 1900h clone knobs on their SQ-1 yet? I haven't gotten mine yet and I'm wondering if they'll fit without running into the step buttons.

I just tried sizing a Davies 1900 from Thonk I had laying here and they fit fine without interfering with anything.

You do get the "patented" Davies offset wiggle though without gauging the knobs up in shaft size.

Awesome, thanks for the info! The SQ-1 is so cheap that if the wiggle is distracting I wouldn't feel too bad just hot-gluing the Davies on. I'll put the knobs on my next parts order and report back here in a few weeks.

I just received my "10pcs Transparent Guitar Davies 1900H Style AMP Knob Clear Effect Pedal Knobs" from EB.

Is there a trick to getting these to "grab" on the shafts of the SQ1? I just received mine and when I tighten down the set screw, it still slides right off.

Not sure what I"m missing - but these look like they will be really nice once I get mounted up.

[TheDegenerateElite]

You probably need to tighten the screw further. It is recess into it's hole normally and not won't sit flush with it.


You could buy longer set screws too, at most any hardware store. A hardware store with those racks of boxes filled with strange parts will have them. ACE for example does.

If the knobs shafts don't fit properly, you can use clear straws as shims on the knob shafts.

[globalwm]

You probably need to tighten the screw further. It is recess into it's hole normally and not won't sit flush with it.


You could buy longer set screws too, at most any hardware store. A hardware store with those racks of boxes filled with strange parts will have them. ACE for example does.

If the knobs shafts don't fit properly, you can use clear straws as shims on the knob shafts.

Awesome - thanks for these tips!

[AR6200]

I was wondering if I'm hurting any of my gear doing this. I have Pamela's new workout and figured I could interface my Korg Ms-20 mini with my modular by using Pamela to sync the Jorg SQ-1 sync input and send the sync output of the Sq-1 to the ms-20. The SQ-1 manual says nothing other than a 20V input max which isnt an issue. It works but idk if I'm hurting anything in the process. It's a cool way to control them both and hope it's all fun and games!

[TheDegenerateElite]

I was wondering if I'm hurting any of my gear doing this. I have Pamela's new workout and figured I could interface my Korg Ms-20 mini with my modular by using Pamela to sync the Jorg SQ-1 sync input and send the sync output of the Sq-1 to the ms-20. The SQ-1 manual says nothing other than a 20V input max which isnt an issue. It works but idk if I'm hurting anything in the process. It's a cool way to control them both and hope it's all fun and games!

If you hurt something, it generally stops working.

[Shledge]

I have both SQ1s bed into my mio10, with BSP sending MIDI clock. They now sync with proper resetting without the need for a DAW.

[DrReverendSeance]

I was having trouble getting the Sync Out to provide a strong enough voltage, and stumbled across an “undocumented” feature on another site https://www.operator-1.com/index.php?p= ... t-to-po-12

In Global Parameter mode, Turning the Duty/Function button on (lit) in Global Parameter mode sets clock voltages to the default (under 1v). Turning the Duty/Function button off (unlit) will cause sync-out clock voltages to be +5V.

Just checked this out on my SQ1 and it works.

[alternating.bit]

Does anyone here know if MIDI cc parameters on the SQ-1 are assignable? As in to use the SQ-1 to control another device?
I downloaded the Implementation chart but I have a feeling the parameters are fixed.

[TheDegenerateElite]

Does anyone here know if MIDI cc parameters on the SQ-1 are assignable? As in to use the SQ-1 to control another device?
I downloaded the Implementation chart but I have a feeling the parameters are fixed.

They are not.

You can use the sync to start stop other devices, like volcas. But you probably knew that.

[alternating.bit]

Yeah, that much works, but ok thanks.

[Catmandeux]

Here’s something I posted to the SQ1 Facebook public group. I can’t find the original, so here it is in Facebook. I thought I’d share a very basic scale exercise, just using c major and lines A and B. By combining the voltages, you can generate other scales.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/5350354 ... 570944617/

[th0mas]

I came up with a silly theoretical way someone could add Reset to the SQ1.

If you send the SQ1 a MIDI stop followed by a MIDI start, it will reset the sequencer position. If you're clocking internally it doesn't seem to reset the internal clock phase to 0, so it won't "skip", which is kinda weird.

soooo... it's overengineered af but if you had a device act as USB host to the SQ1 you could add a run and reset 1/8" input and just send the right MIDI transport messages. It would be 1/10th the effort if it turned out that the unit accepted serial MIDI in on one of those CN1 connector pins - then it's a 5$ mod. Could someone check if any of the CN1 pins accept serial MIDI?

[artilect99]

Has anyone else noticed the CV knob values changing after a power cycle? When I get a sequence I like and then power down, then turn it back on, the sequence is all screwed up. The only way I've found is to keep powering it off while working on the sequence and go note by note to make sure they stay the same after re-powering, tweaking as necessary. Sometimes I have to do this 3 times before the sequence stays the same through a power cycle. Is this normal for you guys?

Considering how hard it is to get musical results from a cv sequencer, this is probably the most infuriating defect I can imagine...