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<div><span>Firstman SQ-01</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Polyphony" data-content="The number of voices (notes) a device can produce simultaneously. Typically, a monophonic device can only play one note at a time. A Duophonic device can play two notes at a time. A polyphonic device can play two or more notes at a time." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Polyphony - </span>
<span class="specification-value">1 Voice</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Oscillators" data-content="An electronic device which generates a periodic signal of a particular frequency, usually a sine wave, but sometimes a square wave or other waveform. In an analog synthesizer, oscillators typically produce regularly repeating fluctuations in voltage - that is, they oscillate. In digital synthesis, an oscillator more typically plays back a complex waveform by reading the numbers in a wavetable." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Oscillators - </span>
<span class="specification-value">1 Oscilattor</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Waveforms" data-content="A signal, either sampled (digitally recorded) or periodic, being generated by an oscillator. Also, the graphical display of a sound pressure wave over time." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Waveforms - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Saw Up</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Filter Slopes" data-content="A type of equalizing device for subtractively eliminating selected frequencies from the sound spectrum of a signal and perhaps, in the case of a resonant filter, increasing the level of other frequencies." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Filter Slopes - </span>
<span class="specification-value">24dB Slope (4-pole), Low Pass, Resonance</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="VCA" data-content="Voltage controlled amplifier. A device that responds to a change in voltage at its control input by altering the gain of a signal being passed through it." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">VCA - </span>
<span class="specification-value">1 VCA Wiith ADS</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Controls" data-content="On-board rotary knobs, linear sliders, and push-buttons or switches that may be used to edit various parameters." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Controls - </span>
<span class="specification-value">CV IN, CV OUT, Gate In, Gate Out, Trigger In, Trigger Out</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Sequencer" data-content="A hardware device, software application or module used to arrange/sequence timed events into musical patterns and songs. An analog sequencer uses control voltages and gate triggers to control vintage analog devices. A digital sequencer usually uses MIDI and has more advanced capabilities than an analog sequencer." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Sequencer - </span>
<span class="specification-value">1024 Note Sequencer</span>
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<div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Although Multivox was no more by the 1980s, they had some interesting products during the mid-1970s. One of these was the Mutivox Firstman SQ-01. The SQ-01 was licensed by Firstman, one of the lesser-known Japanese companies at the time. Hillwood initially released it under the Firstman brand in 1980, before it was released in 1981 by Multivox.</p>
<p>The SQ-01 was essentially a synthesizer and sequencer combo in one which was noted for actually offering much more low end than the Roland TB-303 released later. Apparently, only about 200 of these synthesizers were ever made, so getting one in good condition can be tricky.</p>
<p>The SQ-01 manual describes it as a monophonic multi-sound producing source and digital recording device in one compact control box. It also states that the SQ-01 is easy enough to use that even someone with no previous musical background can compose and playback compositions flawlessly, which is obviously a bit of a stretch.</p>
<p>This synth required two AA penlight batteries for its "Memory Back-Up" compartment and could then be operated on D.C. power using six AA penlight batteries or A.C power using its adapter. CMOS chips are used for the sequencer and it is operated using eight touchpad Sequence controls that are located on the right of the unit. There are also TEMPO, Release, and Bar knobs to control the sequencer. The synthesizer portion of the SQ-01 can be manipulated using five knobs that are situated next to these.</p>
<p>At the back of the SQ-01, you'll find a range of interfacing options There is a control voltage in jack for interfacing the SQ-01 with a linear control voltage external controller as well as a gate in jack for interfacing it with a positive gate voltage external controller. You'll also find a clock in jack for synchronizing the clock or tempo time of your SQ-01 with another SQ-01 unit along with a footswitch in jack. In terms of output jacks, there's a synchro jack for synchronizing the Play/Stop function of your SQ-01 with other SQ-01 units, a control voltage out jack, gate out, clock out jack, and audio out jack for connecting to an amplifier or powered headset.</p>
<p>Overall, the Multivox Firstman SQ-01 is a rather quirky synth. Fans of old analog bass sounds will enjoy what the SQ-01 has to offer, but few will prefer it over the legendary TB-303. The limited number of SQ-01's that were made also makes it a bit of a rarity these days.</p>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/1101" hreflang="en">Multivox</a></div>
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<div class="field--item">1982</div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/776" hreflang="en">Pop, Rock & HipHop</a></div>
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<div class="field--label">Synth type</div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/778" hreflang="en">Analog</a></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/788" hreflang="en">Desktop / Tabletop</a></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/790" hreflang="en">Synthetic</a></div>
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<a href="https://encyclotronic.com/uploads/monthly_2017_03/firstman_sq-01manual_pdf.9c7f53252a17dbe262d31d72874b68c7" class="file-title">Firstman SQ-01 Manual</a><span class="file-description">Firstman SQ-01 Manual</span>
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