Contents How to read this manual Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product. Be sure to read this manual and the Operating Instructions available on the Pioneer DJ site. Both documents include important information that you should understand before using this product. In particular, be sure to read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.” Furthermore, be sure to keep this manual together with “Warranty” on page 19. ! In this manual, the names of buttons, controls and terminals indicated on the product, and program options appearing on the unit display, etc., are indicated within square brackets ( [ ] ). (e.g. [GLOBAL] button, [CLOCK OUT] terminal, [Save As] ) ! Please note that the screens and specifications of the software described in this manual as well as the external appearance and specifications of the hardware are currently under development and may differ from the final specifications. ! Please note that depending on the operating system version, web browser settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures described in this manual. This manual provides brief descriptions regarding the names of the parts of the unit, the connections between the unit and peripherals, and basic operations. For more detailed instructions on using the unit, see the Operating Instructions for this unit. ! To learn how to obtain the Operating Instructions for this unit, see “Viewing the Operating Instructions” on page 5. Before starting Features. 5 What’s in the box. 5 Viewing the Operating Instructions. 5 Auto power off function. 5 Part names Control panel. 6 Rear Panel. 9 Connections Connecting inputs and outputs. 10 Operation Playing demo patterns. 12 Creating a new project. 12 Recording notes in a pattern. 13 Using INTERPOLATION. 13 Using TIME WARP. 14 Saving a project. 14 Additional information Troubleshooting. 15 Changing the settings. 15 Precautions regarding our repair services. 15 About trademarks and registered trademarks. 15 Specifications. 15 4 En
Before starting Before starting Features The SQUID is a standalone multitrack sequencer that can connect various music production equipment and produce phrases successively. Phrases can be sequenced quickly using the step parameter controls which work independently for each parameter and the sequence functions such as HARMONIZER and INTERPOLATION. Get new inspirations and phrases constantly by adding different arrangements to the sequence and experimenting with the user interface using numerous arrangement functions such as RUNNING DIRECTION, GROOVE BEND and SPEED MODULATION. This inspiring and expressive musical tool is compatible with many types of music production systems. It features terminals for USB and MIDI as well as CV/GATE OUT and DIN SYNC—which can control not only modular synthesizers but also vintage electronic musical instruments. What’s in the box ! AC adaptor ! Power cord ! Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide) (this document) Viewing the Operating Instructions Instructions may also be provided in PDF files. Adobe® Reader® must be installed in order to view PDF-format files. 1 Launch a web browser on your PC/Mac and access the Pioneer DJ site below. pioneerdj.com ! To select your language, click the flag or global icon in the top right corner of the screen. 2 Point the cursor to [Support] and click it. 3 Click [Tutorials, manuals & documentation] . 4 Click [SQUID] in the [MUSIC PRODUCTION] category. 5 Click on the desired language from the list. Download the manual if needed. Auto power off function This unit has an auto power off function, which is enabled as the default setting. The power turns off automatically when there is no signal input, output or operation for approximately 4 hours. To turn on the power once the unit has turned off automatically, press the [ u ] button on the rear panel to release it to the off position ( v ), and then press in the [ u ] button again ( w ). To disable the auto power off function, press the [GLOBAL] button to display the GLOBAL menu. Then, turn the rotary selector to switch the [Auto Power Off] setting to [Disable] . Notes ! Unsaved data will be lost if the unit is powered off automatically. Be sure to save important data such as edited project data. ! The auto power off function may not turn off the unit in certain modes of operation. Therefore, always be sure to turn off the power manually after use. En 5