Used SUZUKI Q CHORD Compact Controller Compact

Suzuki – Q Chord QC-1 Digital Songcard Guitar Synthesizer

“Strum. Compose. Inspire.”

Compact Chord-Melody Controller with MIDI Voices and Rhythm Styles

The Suzuki Q Chord QC-1 is a unique digital instrument that blends the tactile feel of a guitar with the harmonic ease of a chord organ. Featuring a touch-sensitive strumplate, 36 chord buttons, and over 100 built-in MIDI voices and rhythms, it’s designed for instant creativity with no formal training required.

Whether you're composing, performing, or exploring sound, the Q Chord makes it easy to create lush, layered music. Expandable via QSC song cartridges, it’s a favorite among educators, therapists, and experimental musicians.

Highlights

• Touch-sensitive strumplate with 4-octave range

• 36 chord buttons with 84 chord combinations

• 100+ General MIDI voices and rhythm styles

• Built-in effects: reverb, chorus, vibrato, pitch bend

• Compact and portable with soft case and adapter included

Specifications

• Model: QC-1

• Voices: General MIDI (100+)

• Chords: Major, Minor, 7th, Maj7, Min7, Aug, Dim

• Rhythm Styles: Rock, Country, Dance, Waltz, Blues, etc.

• Effects: Reverb, Chorus, Vibrato, Pitch Bend

• Controls: Volume, Sustain, Tempo, Transpose, Octave Shift

• Display: 2-digit LCD with LED indicators

• Power: 12V DC adapter

• Dimensions: Approx. 17" x 10" x 3"

• Weight: Approx. 4.5 lbs

• Accessories: Soft case, adapter, songcard slot

Popular Artists Who Use the Q Chord / Omnichord

• Brian Eno – Used the Omnichord’s dreamy tones on Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks

• Damon Albarn – Frontman of Gorillaz, used Omnichord-style textures in tracks like On Melancholy Hill and Empire Ants

• Oh Land – Adds whimsical harmonies to her electro-pop compositions

• Ryan Miller (Guster) – Uses the Q Chord for ambient layering and songwriting

• Samantha Crain – Integrates its warm textures into her folk songwriting

• The Residents – Avant-garde legends using it for eerie, atmospheric backdrops

• Eric Cannata (Young the Giant) – Explores its tonal palette for ambient soundscapes

Who Uses It

• Music educators and students for interactive learning

• Therapists for calming, melodic engagement

• Songwriters and composers for quick idea generation

• Hobbyists and collectors of quirky synths

The Q Chord is more than an instrument — it’s a gateway to creativity, expression, and musical joy.

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