Thank you for actually doing a tutorial. All of the other videos by the usual suspects are horrible. They just talk features and start pressing buttons making it impossible to follow what exactly they are trying to accomplish. I hate these "influencers" who are nothing buy gear peddlers.
Well the thing is, if you’ve worked with any of the similar devices that came out before by all other hardware brands, they all work pretty much the same. So if you sit down and learn one, it’s a transferable skill to another device. If it’s your first ever device, I would suggest creating a cram sheet and then update it as you go. The only way to learn in this case is to put the time in by using it, set out to try different things, and find out what works, doesn’t work, and the rewatch other tutorials and reviews. Eventually you’ll know everything there is to know about the device.
I've watched a ton of videos on the SQ-64. This is far better than any of them. Well done. Would love to see an updated video with the new FW and that goes more into Midi messages (CC / PC). I'm really hoping I can find some way to send Midi modulation messages on the CV intended half (8) of the 1x16 sub-tracks on the D-track. Trying to find a workaround for what seems like a limitation of the A-C poly tracks only sending 1 modulation channel (for Midi CC/PM) which includes velocity, i.e. no velocity if you send a different Midi CC. This hardware seems more than capable of more Midi CCs than 1 per polytrack.
me too! I recently purchased a used unit and after watching another tutorial - updated the firmware right away so haven't been able to compare before and after.
I dunno why they are still blowing out at this price, a steal haha. I'm guessing it's got the old firmware and there are too many reviews trashing em? Tragic for Korg, great for customers, got one on order now for the same deal.
Nice video! Thanks! Working with notes longer than one step is pretty annoying. I really hope they improve it at some point although it toke them 6 months to deploy .01 update so at this rate we might ha a first real upgrade in years. It could easily be simple best sequencer with just some small upgrades.
I am pleasantly surprised how user friendly the operation is - at least out of the box without reading the manual I was able to figure out quite a bit just by looking at the buttons, knobs and menu labels. And, also, I was going back and forth between this and the beatstep pro but chosse this due to the polyphony.
Being a newbie to synths could you tell me how to change midi channels for the b and c channels on the sq-64. The Global menu is quite extensive and not sure how to change the basic midi number. I’ve got an NTS-1 connected to channel A which works fine but get no sound when playing through the b snd c channels. Thanks.
Yes, you can do microsteps to get a ratchet, etc. And I'm fairly sure you can disable quantizing. The most recent update allows more quantizing options as well.
How accurate is it when running multiple instruments that are being tweaked during playback and or playing additional tracks? Is it as accurate as say a very accurate clock like the ERM? 👽
Thanks for creating this very interesting in depth video! Do you know if it's possible to connect a Korg MIDI-controller, like for example the Korg Nanokontrol 2, to the SQ-64 to record parameters such as filter or volume?
Did you check the MIDI implementation pdf for the device? What’s the typical CC numbers for volume and filter? Those are for synths and this is a sequencer.
Great explanation. I looked at the SQ64 but ended up getting a Palette case and Endorphin.es Ground Control for use with my Endorphin.es Shuttle System and Queen of Pentacles.
Ground control gets me hot and bothered. Just ordered an sq-64 but if i could swing it space-wise i’d definitely prefer a full featured in rack sequencer. Ground control is on my short list of favorites.
Really interested in one of these. With a keyboard plugged in, would I be able to play arpeggios into the sequencer. I’ve got a Keystep so could play chords in and arpeggio, that be cool if the sq64 recognises that.
Makes me totally uncomfortable to see the four rotary encoders not being equidistant to one another. WHY ON EARTH IS THE FIRST SEPARATED, HOW COULD I EVER HOPE TO PROGRAMM SMOOTH BEATS AAAAAAAAAARG
i thought the same thing when i first set it down in front of me but it actually works. this thing is well though5 out if it’s the type of thing your after in my opinion, but I’m still learning it… but it seems to jive with my brain. I think that’s the biggest thing for me with any gear.
I have some problems with this sequencer - mainly the note overdub while recoording. Its just do not work as i imagine it shuld. Deleteing stepst in a channel deletes also all parameters (it is a pain). I canot set midi thru for external keyboard, it do not work. There is some strange sequencing issues, probably its just some edit that i miss... and that is my point. There is no, in depth, tutorial for this device. There is one firmware update that i miss... maybe that will make a diference. Over all it has great potential but something is missing... my experience or a solid firmware update.
Its a shame you stopped short of showing how to add a name to a pattern. I went through the lengthy process of dialling in the the text several times but if I tried to do anything else it cancelled the operation wiping the text from the screen and defaulting back to pattern innit. There doesn't seem to be a save button for this operation and the manual is extremely scant for such a complex machine. This machine is hard work!!! Solved: After dialling in the name the only option you get after that is copy. This would have been less confusing if it asked you if you wish to save your user name. If you then press the button of the current active pattern it writes the user name to that pattern. (Or any other pattern step selected). A bit daft!
I wish Korg would provide an app for Android and iOS because it is hard to keep track even on the most basic settings. An editor like Modal did for Skulpt would be great additional feature and ease our pain.
@@dynho_b Now that an editor is out and can be analyzed I wonder if a 3rd party would develop this. It would be so useful to help keep track or do some editing. Although, given the necessity for a Korg driver to use the editor it indicates that native Android/iOS support is unlikely.
@@shitmandood I'm definitely not terribly likely to be mainly using a DAW at this point. For the most part I want to be able to just preform and record in to my 16 track digital recorder.
I literally just got my CV.OCD in a few days ago. So far it’s working great, but I need to get into the Sysex builder to assign my outputs. It’s working like a champ taking midi from my tracker. I still want one of the SQ-64’s but I am gonna wait for a while before I commit.
@@MrMarcLaflamme completely agree. Between my noodlebox, tracker, iPad, 0-ctrl, and BSP I have enough headaches to work through. The CV.OCD dropped me down to just the tracker for main sequencing and the noodlebox and 0-ctrl take the brunt of added modulation.
Thank you for actually doing a tutorial. All of the other videos by the usual suspects are horrible. They just talk features and start pressing buttons making it impossible to follow what exactly they are trying to accomplish. I hate these "influencers" who are nothing buy gear peddlers.
Well the thing is, if you’ve worked with any of the similar devices that came out before by all other hardware brands, they all work pretty much the same. So if you sit down and learn one, it’s a transferable skill to another device.
If it’s your first ever device, I would suggest creating a cram sheet and then update it as you go. The only way to learn in this case is to put the time in by using it, set out to try different things, and find out what works, doesn’t work, and the rewatch other tutorials and reviews. Eventually you’ll know everything there is to know about the device.
This is the best SQ64 video I have seen.
I like how this video looks
Nice! What an interesting sequencer! Great video
I want SQ64 sooo much.
I've watched a ton of videos on the SQ-64. This is far better than any of them. Well done. Would love to see an updated video with the new FW and that goes more into Midi messages (CC / PC). I'm really hoping I can find some way to send Midi modulation messages on the CV intended half (8) of the 1x16 sub-tracks on the D-track. Trying to find a workaround for what seems like a limitation of the A-C poly tracks only sending 1 modulation channel (for Midi CC/PM) which includes velocity, i.e. no velocity if you send a different Midi CC. This hardware seems more than capable of more Midi CCs than 1 per polytrack.
me too! I recently purchased a used unit and after watching another tutorial - updated the firmware right away so haven't been able to compare before and after.
Great review, thanks!
Great run through, very detailed
I just got one on sale for $140. Super fun
Me too! It’s on the way!!
I dunno why they are still blowing out at this price, a steal haha. I'm guessing it's got the old firmware and there are too many reviews trashing em? Tragic for Korg, great for customers, got one on order now for the same deal.
Nice video! Thanks! Working with notes longer than one step is pretty annoying. I really hope they improve it at some point although it toke them 6 months to deploy .01 update so at this rate we might ha a first real upgrade in years. It could easily be simple best sequencer with just some small upgrades.
Just ordered mine, does it not allow extending gates beyond a step?
seems a very good alternative to the beatstep pro... 8 note polyphony is a big bonus
Definitely. I have a beatstep pro and surprised at how limited it is by comparison. Plus being able to see all 64 steps in each track is a huge plus.
I am pleasantly surprised how user friendly the operation is - at least out of the box without reading the manual I was able to figure out quite a bit just by looking at the buttons, knobs and menu labels.
And, also, I was going back and forth between this and the beatstep pro but chosse this due to the polyphony.
Being a newbie to synths could you tell me how to change midi channels for the b and c channels on the sq-64. The Global menu is quite extensive and not sure how to change the basic midi number. I’ve got an NTS-1 connected to channel A which works fine but get no sound when playing through the b snd c channels. Thanks.
Can you sequence unquantized performances? What's the note resolution on this thing? Does it do microsteps?
Yes, you can do microsteps to get a ratchet, etc. And I'm fairly sure you can disable quantizing. The most recent update allows more quantizing options as well.
your rig looks well thought out. as if I know but hey take it for what its worth its just my humble opinion
How accurate is it when running multiple instruments that are being tweaked during playback and or playing additional tracks? Is it as accurate as say a very accurate clock like the ERM? 👽
I had to double check about chords - it is listed as have the ability to play up to eight notes per step.
Thanks for creating this very interesting in depth video!
Do you know if it's possible to connect a Korg MIDI-controller, like for example the Korg Nanokontrol 2, to the SQ-64 to record parameters such as filter or volume?
Did you check the MIDI implementation pdf for the device? What’s the typical CC numbers for volume and filter? Those are for synths and this is a sequencer.
Great explanation. I looked at the SQ64 but ended up getting a Palette case and Endorphin.es Ground Control for use with my Endorphin.es Shuttle System and Queen of Pentacles.
Ground control gets me hot and bothered. Just ordered an sq-64 but if i could swing it space-wise i’d definitely prefer a full featured in rack sequencer. Ground control is on my short list of favorites.
Really interested in one of these. With a keyboard plugged in, would I be able to play arpeggios into the sequencer. I’ve got a Keystep so could play chords in and arpeggio, that be cool if the sq64 recognises that.
that should work
Offset is useful but if it'd be midi delay offset/compensation also on the whole track it'd be much better...
Makes me totally uncomfortable to see the four rotary encoders not being equidistant to one another. WHY ON EARTH IS THE FIRST SEPARATED, HOW COULD I EVER HOPE TO PROGRAMM SMOOTH BEATS AAAAAAAAAARG
The separation is because encoder one is used often for selecting pages in the different modes.
Same but i can get by for 129 bucks
It helps you get organic swing
i thought the same thing when i first set it down in front of me but it actually works. this thing is well though5 out if it’s the type of thing your after in my opinion, but I’m still learning it… but it seems to jive with my brain. I think that’s the biggest thing for me with any gear.
I have some problems with this sequencer - mainly the note overdub while recoording. Its just do not work as i imagine it shuld. Deleteing stepst in a channel deletes also all parameters (it is a pain). I canot set midi thru for external keyboard, it do not work. There is some strange sequencing issues, probably its just some edit that i miss... and that is my point. There is no, in depth, tutorial for this device. There is one firmware update that i miss... maybe that will make a diference. Over all it has great potential but something is missing... my experience or a solid firmware update.
How is it now? I checked the manual and there is a global setting you have to set to get it to be MIDI thru.
Man if they just had made this in eurorack format, called it "Brownian Motion Sequencer", they could have charged 700 bucks for it 😂
Its a shame you stopped short of showing how to add a name to a pattern. I went through the lengthy process of dialling in the the text several times but if I tried to do anything else it cancelled the operation wiping the text from the screen and defaulting back to pattern innit. There doesn't seem to be a save button for this operation and the manual is extremely scant for such a complex machine. This machine is hard work!!!
Solved: After dialling in the name the only option you get after that is copy. This would have been less confusing if it asked you if you wish to save your user name. If you then press the button of the current active pattern it writes the user name to that pattern. (Or any other pattern step selected). A bit daft!
I wish Korg would provide an app for Android and iOS because it is hard to keep track even on the most basic settings. An editor like Modal did for Skulpt would be great additional feature and ease our pain.
@@dynho_b Now that an editor is out and can be analyzed I wonder if a 3rd party would develop this. It would be so useful to help keep track or do some editing. Although, given the necessity for a Korg driver to use the editor it indicates that native Android/iOS support is unlikely.
For these types of machines I just record the results into a DAW. Unless you’re planning on dawless or live work
@@shitmandood I'm definitely not terribly likely to be mainly using a DAW at this point. For the most part I want to be able to just preform and record in to my 16 track digital recorder.
Vocal fry.
I'm so torn at whether getting this or something like cv.ocd so I can just use the Digitakt.
I literally just got my CV.OCD in a few days ago. So far it’s working great, but I need to get into the Sysex builder to assign my outputs.
It’s working like a champ taking midi from my tracker.
I still want one of the SQ-64’s but I am gonna wait for a while before I commit.
@@Abyssolune yeah I think I'd get more with cvocd at my current point. Plus not having to learn a new sequencer.
@@MrMarcLaflamme completely agree. Between my noodlebox, tracker, iPad, 0-ctrl, and BSP I have enough headaches to work through.
The CV.OCD dropped me down to just the tracker for main sequencing and the noodlebox and 0-ctrl take the brunt of added modulation.
@@Abyssolune awesome, good to hear!