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Korg SQ-64 firmware

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Latest firmware

2.03
released 10 Feb 2023
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What's new in 2.03

- Improved the behavior when changing the pattern of Track D while playing a sequence - Improved PITCH and GATE jack output when playing in Keyboard Mode - Fixed other minor bugs

Last checked 26 Oct 2026

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Release history
  1. 2.0310 Feb 2023
  2. 2.0218 Oct 2022
  3. 1.1014 Dec 2021
  4. 1.019 Apr 2021
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Korg SQ-64 manual & official pages

How to update the Korg SQ-64

Download the SQ-64 System Updater for Mac or Windows from the Korg support page and unzip it (on Windows, install the latest KORG USB-MIDI Driver first). Connect the SQ-64 to the computer with a USB cable and turn it on while holding GLOBAL and PATTERN to enter update mode. Run the updater and click Update. When it reports success, quit the updater and turn the SQ-64 off.

What you need

SQ-64 System Updater — the software Korg uses to load firmware onto the Korg SQ-64. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Korg SQ-64

The Korg SQ-64 is updated with SQ-64 System Updater, published by Korg.

Download SQ-64 System Updater from Korgopens in a new tab — korg.com

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Korg SQ-64 firmware update history

4 releases since Apr 2021, roughly one every 7 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 2.03 — 10 Feb 2023

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — korg.com

Version 2.02 — 18 Oct 2022

- Add drum pad mode to D-Track. - Add quantize setting to real time REC Mode. - Add Step Rec Mode - Fix LED brightness to increase the 64 PAD visibility - Add LATCH function to SHIFT - Add Step Copy function. - Improved Step Edit behavior(Supports new addition and deletion of note) - Change LOOP Mode behabior (The LOOP will not release when moving to another mode from LOOP Mode.) - Add other minor funcitons. - Fixed other minor bugs

Version 1.10 — 14 Dec 2021

- Added support for KORG KONTROL Editor - Fixed other minor bugs

Version 1.01 — 9 Apr 2021

- Fixed 2 bugs where tracks would become out of sync with one another. - Fixed other minor bugs

Tracked in 2 rigs on FW//RADAR.

Korg SQ-64 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Korg SQ-64?

The latest firmware for the Korg SQ-64 is version 2.03, released on 10 Feb 2023. FW//RADAR last checked Korg's official page on 26 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Korg SQ-64?

Download the SQ-64 System Updater for Mac or Windows from the Korg support page and unzip it (on Windows, install the latest KORG USB-MIDI Driver first). Connect the SQ-64 to the computer with a USB cable and turn it on while holding GLOBAL and PATTERN to enter update mode. Full instructions on Korg's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Korg SQ-64?

You need SQ-64 System Updater, available from Korg's support site.

Where can I download Korg SQ-64 firmware and drivers?

Directly from Korg's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Korg SQ-64 manual?

The official Korg user manual is published on korg.com. Korg SQ-64 user manual →

Is the Korg SQ-64 still receiving firmware updates?

The last firmware release we recorded is 2.03 from 10 Feb 2023. FW//RADAR still checks Korg's page daily.

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