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1. Introduction
SQ16
1. Introduction
1.1. Basic usage of the SQ16
The SQ16 is predominantly used to create drum sequences. The SQ16 does not have a built-in sound source; instead it out-
puts MIDI data which control single drum instruments in an external drum expander or synthesizer. The SQ16 allows fast and
simple changes of the rhythm of a drum sequence. All changes can be made while the drum sequence is playing and are
immediately audible. That's why the SQ16 can also be used in a live setting.
With the exception of various synchronization commands (Sync, MIDI clock, Start/Stop/Continue) only Note commands are
sent by the SQ16. Other MIDI data types like Pitch bend or Controllers were consciously omitted to avoid complicated and
time consuming edit operations. For this purpose there are enough software sequencers in existence, which are often supe-
rior to a hardware sequencer. It would also defeat the purpose of the SQ16 - creating and editing drum sequences in a simple
manner.
The SQ16 offers a wealth of functions which go far beyond a step sequencer in the usual sense, like Delay (Echo), Arpeggio
or Rotate which helps create "irregular" rhythms.
Using the SQ16 as master:
• Example 1:
The SQ16 controls the sounds and drumsets of a synthesizer. Simultaneously the synthesizer keyboard can be played;
the notes can be recorded into the SQ16 or transformed into an arpeggio. In addition the SQ16 synchronizes a drum
machine which has a sync input.
• Example 2:
The SQ16 synchronizes an external sequencer. The drum sequence is transmitted via the synth's MIDI Thru to a drum
machine. The external sequencer itself controls the synthesizer.
Using the SQ16 as slave:
Here the SQ16 gets synchronized from an external sequencer. The SQ16 in turn controls the computer. If the external
sequencer must control the synthesizer too, this can be done via the MIDI Thru of the SQ16 in case the external sequencer
has just a single output.
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