New KORG SQ-1 2x 8 Step Sequencer Details

Details are in. The new sequencer runs on batteries and supports both Hz/V & V/Oct.  Connections can be made via CV, USB and MIDI out via littleBits OUT jack (mini monaural phone jack).

Overview and specs via KORG:

"When the classic MS-20 analog synthesizer appeared in 1978, it had a trusted partner in the SQ-10 step sequencer. Now, after thirty years, the MS-20 has been reborn as the MS-20 mini, and the SQ-10 has evolved into the more modern SQ-1.

The SQ-1 is a compact step sequencer with 2 x 8 steps. It's wealth of connection jacks allows it to be connected to the MS-20 and a variety of other synthesizers. Vintage analog synths or the latest compact synths can be controlled from this single unit. You can also switch between a variety of synthesizer modes and use the step buttons to create performances overflowing with spontaneity, just as when using a volca unit.

Liberate yourself from the numerically-bound parameter editing that's typical on a DAW; you'll enjoy truly musical inspiration as you train your ears and concentrate on what your fingertips are doing. Don't miss the experience of music that's driven by your instinct."

Sequencer Mode
ALTERNATE, ORDER, PARALLEL TURN, PARALLEL ORDER, CV/DUTY, CV/SLIDE, CV/DUTY RADOM, RANDOM

Step Mode
GATE ON/OFF, ACTIVE STEP, SLIDE, STEP JUMP

Sequence Step Resolution
quarter notes, eighth notes, sixteenth notes

CV OUT Pitch
Linear, Minor, Major, Chromatic

CV OUT Voltage
1V, 2V, 5V (Oct) 8V (Hz/V)

GATE OUT Polarity
+ (positive polarity), - (negative polarity)

SYNC IN/OUT Polarity
+ (rise), - (fall)

Connectors
- littleBits OUT jack (mini monaural phone jack)
- OUT (MIDI OUT) jack (mini stereo phone jack)
- CV - A OUT - GATE jack (mini monaural phone jack, CV OUT : Output Level 1V, 2V, 5V, 8[Hz/V], GATE OUT: output level 10V)
- CV - BOUT - GATE jack (mini monaural phone jack, CV OUT : Output Level 1V, 2V, 5V, 8[Hz/V], GATE OUT: Output Level 10V)
- IN – SYNC – OUT jack (mini monaural phone jack, SYNC IN: Max Input Level 20V, SYNC OUT: Output Level 5V)
- USB jack (type B, USB MIDI)



Power Supply
Two AA batteries (alkaline batteries recommended), or USB power

Battery Life
approximately 5 hours (when using alkaline batteries)

Dimension
(W x D x H)
93 x 84 x 63 mm/7.60" x 3.31" × 2.48"

Weight
641 g/1.41 lbs.

Included Items
Two AA batteries for checking operation, mini plug – DIN cable

Options
Patch cable MS-CABLE-18"