The SQUID does not have the PRO DJ LINK feature.

1. You can play your DAW and the software instruments in sync with this unit thanks to MIDI timing clock and signals.

2. By using the dedicated SQUID Manager, you can quickly import and export sequence patterns between the SQUID and your PC/Mac. You can use SQUID Manager to back up the projects you create on the SQUID.

Yes. You can play your DAW and the software instruments in sync with this unit thanks to MIDI timing clock and signals.
For the setting procedure for the DAW software, refer to operating instructions of the DAW software.

MIDI is a standardized specification so lots of DAW software including the Ableton Live series and Apple Logic support MIDI clock synchronization. Please ask DAW software manufacturers for details.

No.

SQUID Manager is a dedicated application that enables you to quickly import/export sequence patterns between the SQUID and your PC/Mac. You can also use SQUID Manager to back up the projects you create on the SQUID.

You can download the latest SQUID Manager from here.

https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/production/toraiz-squid/

Yes. You can select an external MIDI device (as a master) in [Sync Common] setting category < [Sync Source] of the GLOBAL menu.
For details, please refer to the [Sync Common] setting in the "GLOBAL settings" in the Operating Instructions.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/documents/production/toraiz-squid/.

No.

Yes. You can sync an external device (slave) to the SQUID (master) by outputting clock output from the USB-B, MIDI OUT1, the MIDI THRU/OUT2, the CLOCK OUT, the DIN SYNC OUT1, and the DIN SYNC IN /OUT2 terminal to the clock input terminal of the external device.

Yes. Please connect the clock output from the external device to the USB-B, the MIDI IN, the CLOCK IN, and the DIN SYNC IN /OUT2 terminal of the SQUID. You can select an external MIDI device (as a master) in [Sync Common] setting category < [Sync Source] of the GLOBAL menu.
For details, please refer to the [Sync Common] setting in the "GLOBAL settings" in the Operating Instructions.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/documents/production/toraiz-squid/.

Yes. The SQUID has a function to convert the MIDI signals received at the MIDI IN terminal or the USB-B terminal into CV/GATE signals and output them. You can set the source MIDI signal for CV/GATE OUT1 output terminal and CV/GATE OUT2 output terminal in the GLOBAL menu, [CV/GATE OUT] settings > [CV/GATE 1 From] and [CV/GATE 2 From].

You can save up to 1024 patterns in one project.
Each project consists of 16 tracks, and each track can save up to 64 patterns.
However, the total number of patterns that can be saved in this unit will be 1600 in total for all projects.

The QUANTIZE function is enabled only during real-time recording.
Also, you cannot QUANTIZE the trigger position you have already set.

Yes. When you press the pad while holding down the SHIFT button in TRACK MUTE mode, the track on the pad becomes SOLO.

There are four ways to change the length of patterns.

1. In trigger mode or CC mode, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [◀]/[▶] button to change the page length between 1 and 4. You can change the pattern length by the 16 pads (steps) as one page.

2. In trigger mode or CC mode, hold down the [ACTIVE] button and press the pad to toggle Active/Inactive. The Inactive pad is skipped, so you can change the pattern length per step.

3. In trigger mode, hold down the pad and turn the [COUNT/CC4] knob. You can change the length of each pad (step) between 1 and 4.

4. Press the [FIXED LENGTH] button. When it is turned on, the pattern length is fixed by the set beat. To change the FIXED LENGTH, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [FIXED LENGTH] button.

[GATE] and [1step] differ from conventional timing clock used for sync performance, therefore you can control the
playback of the sequence patterns on the SQUID differently.

[1step]: the sequence pattern is advanced by one step when 1 pulse is input. With a constant period of pulse signal input, it works the same way as the 4ppqn settings.

[GATE]:Gate Input of V-Trigger.
A pattern plays while the Gate signal is being input and pauses while no Gate signal is being input. If the Gate signal is input while the sequence pattern is in the stopping state, the sequence pattern playback will start from the first step.

・ When using the CLOCK IN terminal as a gate input, please set [Sync Source] in the [Sync Common] setting category in the GLOBAL menu other than [CLOCK].
If you set the CLOCK IN terminal to [GATE] and set [Sync Source] to [CLOCK], the reference clock to play the sequence pattern will disappear, therefore the sequence pattern will not be played even if the gate signals are inputted.
・ The CLOCK IN terminal corresponds to V-Trigger only, so even if you connect a S-Trigger device like a foot pedal, you can't control the SQUID with [1step] or [GATE] setting.

You can't edit them directly, however, you can use the dedicated software 'SQUID Manager' to forward SQUID's patterns to Windows PC/Mac as standard MIDI files and then return them as the SQUID's patterns after editing them with DAW software, etc.

You can download the latest SQUID Manager from here.

https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/production/toraiz-squid/

NOTE:
The specifications of the SQUID and MIDI files are not the same, so the SQUID patterns after the conversion may not be able to completely reproduce the original MIDI files.

Yes.
By using the dedicated software 'SQUID Manager', you can forward the standard MIDI files stored in the Windows PC/Mac to this unit and perform/edit them as patterns on this unit. Please use DAW software, etc. to create standard MIDI files.
You can also forward the patterns created on this unit to Windows PC/Mac as standard MIDI files.

You can download the latest SQUID Manager from here.

https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/production/toraiz-squid/

NOTE:
The specifications of the SQUID and MIDI files are not the same, so the SQUID patterns after the conversion may not be able to completely reproduce the original MIDI files.

You can save the following parameters.
- Step mute/unmute
- Tie on/off
- CV Slide on/off
- Step active/inactive
- Step Count value
- Step Divide value
- Harmonizer on/off

You can also save the following parameters for the triggers that are embedded in each step:
- Note Pitch value
- Note Gate value
- Note Velocity value
- Note Offset value
- CC Control value

The BPM range is 30 BPM to 300 BPM.

You can do it with the following functions and parameters.
- Tie: Tie on/off, Gate Length setting
- Slur: CV Slide on/off (CV/GATE only)
- Rest: Mute/unmute of each note
- Accent: Velocity setting

You can record the following operations on a sequencer during real-time recording.

• Pad operation in Transpose mode
• [GROOVE BEND] slider operation
• [SPEED CONTROL] operation
• [RHYTMIC CONTROL] operation

Yes. For details, please see "CC (Control Change) mode" and "TRACK SETTING" in the Operating Instructions of this unit.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page. https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/documents/production/toraiz-squid/.

They are not automatically saved. Please save the projects which include the created patterns.

As for the instruction on how to save projects, please see the "Project management" in the Operating Instructions of this unit.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page
https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/documents/production/toraiz-squid/.

Yes.
Play the MIDI compatible keyboard while pressing the pad you want to step-record in trigger mode or CV slide mode.

Clock source set in [Sync Source] of the [Sync Common] setting category in the GLOBAL menu will be prioritized.
For details, please see the "[Sync Common] setting" in the GLOBAL menu in the Operating Instructions of this unit.

You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page
https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/documents/production/toraiz-squid/.

Yes.
By using the dedicated software 'SQUID Manager', you can back up the projects in this unit to Windows PC / Mac, or forward the projects on Windows PC / Mac to this unit.

You can download the latest SQUID Manager from here.

https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/production/toraiz-squid/

The range is 30 BPM to 300 BPM.
We do not guarantee operation when MIDI clock outside this range is received.

You can change the sensitivity of the pads by adjusting the following setting items in the GLOBAL menu.

• [Velocity]
• 「Velocity Curve]
• [Velocity Threshold]
• [Velocity Sensitivity]

For details, please see the "[Pad] setting" in "GLOBAL settings" in the Operating Instructions of this unit.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page
https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/documents/production/toraiz-squid/.

You can play variety of performances by connecting the SQUID with devices which send audio signals and gate signals (used as trigger signals), you can control play sequence patterns of this unit at a different timing from step playback in sync with master timing clock.
With the [1step] setting, you can use the multi-output of a rhythm machine to advance the steps of the unit to match the sounds of a particular instrument.
With the [GATE] setting, you can play sequence patterns of the unit only a specific period of a sync performance.
For details on trigger signals, see "Synchronizing the unit with an external CLOCK compatible device to play" in the Operating Instructions.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page
https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/documents/production/toraiz-squid/.

The pads of this unit support velocity but does not support aftertouch.

The MIDI note is output based on the transposition quantity of the pressed pad.

You can use the undo function to restore the state before you changed a parameter. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the record button to use the undo function.

Yes. This unit is a polyphonic sequencer. Up to 8 notes can be triggered at the same time for each track.

Yes. Go to the GLOBAL menu >[Etc] setting > [Reset All Settings].

No. the GLOBAL menu settings are common to all projects.

You can sync this unit with external MIDI devices by setting [Sync Source] in the [Sync Common] setting category of the GLOBAL menu. Please see the "Synchronizing the unit to an external MIDI devices or a PC/Mac" in the Operating Instructions of this unit.

Yes.
Basically, you can set the page of 16 pads (steps) from 1 to 4 pages. You can create polyrhythm patterns by switching the Active/Inactive of the pads (steps) in Active mode, setting the count values to the pads (steps), and specifying the length of pattern by [FIXED LENGTH] .

You can adjust each setting in [Brightness Setting] category in the GLOBAL menu.

No. Be sure to save your projects when turning off the power.

Yes.
Go to the GLOBAL menu > the [CV] setting category > [CV 1 Range] or [CV 2 Range] and select [V/OCT] or [Hz/V].

The project that was opened when you powered off last time is loaded when it starts again. To specify the project you want to load at the time of startup, open the project right before you turn off the power.

Settings of the knobs and buttons in the Phrase arrangement section are saved per pattern. Harmonizer settings are saved per track.

No. Please adjust the pitch with the Fine setting of the receiving device.

This unit supports velocity but doesn't support aftertouch.

You can save up to 128 projects in this unit.

You can set polyphonic or monophonic for tracks with patterns.
Please select [Mono] of the [Mono/Poly] in the track setting.
However, if you select [Mono] and play a polyphonic pattern, only Note 1 of each pad (step) will be unmuted.