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Korg has slashed prices on its SQ-64 sequencer. Regularly retailing for $329, this is currently on sale for just $199 – a saving of almost 40%.

After allowing US users have the Opsix synth for just $330 about 2 months ago , Korg is offering another great deal to US producers and musicians – this time on the SQ-64 sequencer .

The SQ-64 is a 4 x 64 polyphonic step sequencer. There are three melody tracks, each of which offers dedicated Pitch, Mod and Gate CV outputs or up to eight voices of polyphony when connected via MIDI (one Input and two Outputs).

On top of this, there’s a Drum/Sub track with 16 trigger outputs – eight CV gates and eight over MIDI – giving you 16 monophonic voices. Korg’s Audio Sync technology, which offers pulse-based clocking to many of its instruments, is also supported.

When it comes to the actual sequencing, you have deep randomisation options. You can vary the next step from four possibilities within your sequence, and randomise an entire sequence or just the first step. You can also reverse the sequencer play order.

Further variation can be introduced by morphing control voltages, and there’s also an arpeggiator.

There’s plenty of visual feedback, as well: each of the 64 matrixed backlit step pads has graduated LEDs to indicate control level, and there’s an OLED screen so you can see what’s going on at any given time. You can also use the pads as a keyboard and play and record in real-time.

The SQ-64 has 64 project memories, with a project comprising those three melody tracks and a Drum/Sub track. A project can have 16 patterns, with each of these having up to 64 steps.

We view SQ-64 “an intuitive and very musical bit of gear and that should stand the test of time,” and at just $200, it could be a very good investment indeed.

Korg SQ-64

What they say about it:

“For a limited time, we’re dropping the price on SQ-64 from $329.99 to $199.99 (US ONLY)!

That’s a 40% savings on Korg’s 64 step hardware Sequencer!

Korg’s SQ-64 offers:

• A fun sequencing hub in a user-friendly interface
• Powerful hands-on control for modular, synth, and DAW users
• Keyboard mode so you can play in real time
• Connectivity to drive 3 melody tracks and 1 drum track”

Be quick, though – the previous Reverb warehouse deal on the Opsix sold out quickly, so this one might not be around for long.

The Korg SQ-64 is currently available for $199.99 from the KORG USA Outlet on Reverb, Perfect Circuit, Amazon and others.

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Stem separation is fast becoming an expected feature in DJ software – you’ll already find it in Virtual DJ and Algoriddim djay – so it is not surprising that it is now being added to Serato DJ, as well.

It might not have been first, but Serato suggests that its “one-of-a-kind machine learning algorithm” will give it the edge over the competition. In fact, we’re promised “unbeatable sound quality and performance”.

You can use the Serato Stems feature to isolate the vocals, bass and drums, while you also have the option to add Pad FX (such as Echo and Braker) to transitions between stems.

The idea is that you can use Serato Stems to create mash-ups on the fly or make the process of mixing between songs easier by removing problematic elements of them. Users will undoubtedly come up with even more creative ways to use the technology, though, which is heading to both Serato DJ Lite 3.0 and DJ Pro 3.0.

A select group of DJs has already had a chance to play with Serato Stems, and it seems that one of them – a certain DJ Jazzy Jeff – is impressed.

“There have been certain groundbreaking things that have changed in the art of DJing; the invention of Serato, not having to carry records, the invention of Phase, not having to worry about vibration in a live setting.,” he says. “I think Serato Stems will be bigger than all of them from a creative standpoint. This is about to be the most fun I’ve ever had DJing. I’m telling you, my brain is on fire.”       You can sign up to join the Stems public beta now.

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Plugin developer Slate Digital has been acquired by Audiotonix, whose existing brands Allen & Heath and Solid State Logic.

Founded in 2008 by Steven Slate and Fabrice Gabriel, Slate Digital has gone on to create a high-quality roster of plugins, which are available on a monthly subscription via the All Access Pass.

Audiotonix was established in 2014, the result of a merger of Allen & Heath, Calrec and DIGICo. The company acquired SSL in 2017, before purchasing KLANG:technologies the following year and Sound Devices in 2021.

Reflecting on the sale, Steven Slate said: “I’m so proud of what our team has been able to achieve over the past decade, and as part of Audiotonix, Slate Digital will have the resources to think even bigger and offer way more value to our customers. Audiotonix shares the passion for pushing the boundaries within the industry, and I look forward to seeing how Slate Digital unlocks even more possibilities for music creators.

“The products that will soon be released in this new chapter are the company’s most bold and innovative to date. I believe our loyal Slate Digital customers will be thrilled at what is to come.”

“Over the last few years, I have been working with the development team to pass on the skills and approach we have always had to our DSP work,” added Fabrice Gabriel. “Now having access to additional technology resources from Audiotonix will no doubt inspire the development team to new heights.

“This is truly an exciting prospect, and one of the core reasons we felt Audiotonix is the right partner for us to pass Slate Digital to. Personally, I am going to be working with the wider Audiotonix DSP teams to continue our knowledge share and algorithm development.”

For his part, Audiotonix CEO James Gordon commented: “The Slate Digital team share many of the key attributes we have across all our brands; great technology combined with committed staff with a real energy and passion for what they do. Their history and reputation for building stellar software tools is second to none, and from a business perspective their success in building a strong subscription model adds another bow in how we grow in the audio creation market.

“Personally, I’m looking forward to working with the Grenoble and US teams, to support them with their aspiration to continue to innovate technically and commercially, and to have some fun along the way.”

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