Yamaha QY8 Specifications

2The QY8: What It Is &1What It Can DoWhat It Is …The QY8 is an easy-to-use music production tool with tone generator,sequencer, and auto-accompani

3The QY8: What It Is & What It Can Do AccompanimentWith the QY8 accompaniments are produced by specifying a sequenceof “styles” and chord changes

4The QY8: What It Is & What It Can DoWhat It Can Do …Here are a few ideas on how you can use the QY8. There’s no way wecan cover all possibilities

5Setting Up:2Power & ConnectionsPower SupplyYour QY8 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries.Follow the instructions below accord

6Setting Up: Power & Connections Using BatteriesSix 1.5V AA size (SUM-3 or R6P) or equivalent manganese or alkalinebatteries must first be instal

7Setting Up: Power & Connections When to Replace the BatteriesWhen the batteries run down and are no longer able to operate theQY8, the sound may

8Setting Up: Power & ConnectionsSetting Up Your SystemWhat you will connect the QY8 to, and what you will connect to theQY8, will depend entirely

9Setting Up: Power & Connections3 DC IN JackThis jack is only used when you are powering the QY8 from an optionalAC adaptor instead of batteries.

10Getting to Know the QY8:3How the Controls WorkThe QY8 has fairly simple, consistent control interface that,once understood, makes operation fast and

11Getting to Know the QY8: How the Controls Work3 Cursor ButtonsThese 4 buttons move the “cursor” around thedisplay screen, selecting the various para

12Getting to Know the QY8: How the Controls Work7 Sequencer ButtonsThe sequencer buttons control playback of the accompaniment andsequencer parts (als

13Getting to Know the QY8: How the Controls Work8 VOLUME ControlThe VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the sound delivered via thePHONES/LINE OUT ja

14Getting to Know the QY8: How the Controls WorkPlay the DemoNow that you’re set up and are basically familiar with the controls, tryplaying the built

15Getting to Know the QY8: How the Controls Work3. Start PlaybackPress the [ / ] button to start playback — the demo will playbackrepeatedly until sto

16Getting to Know the QY8: How the Controls Work5. ExitUse the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select a song number other than“00” to exit from the demo mode

17The Basics: The Elements4That Make Up a SongA QY8 “SONG” consists of two main sections:1: An accompaniment created using pre-programmed“styles”. You

18The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a SongStylesStyles are pre-programmed basic accompaniment patterns which includetwo chord parts, a bass part,

19The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a Song3. Select a StyleMove the cursor down to the style name and use the [-1] and [+1]buttons to select a sty

20The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a SongAbbreviation SectionFBA A fill-in leading from section “B” to “A”. One meas-ure long. Will always go to

21The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a SongHINTIf you move the cursor to the TEMPO parameter you can use the[-1][-1][-1][-1][-1] and [+1][+1][+1][+

22The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a Song3. Set the VolumeUse the [-1] and [+1] buttons to set the volume as required (youcan do this while the c

23The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a SongChord Type (Key of C)Seventh added sharp eleventhSeventh added flatted thirteenthSeventh added thirteent

24The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a Song Try Out the QY8 Chords1. Play a StyleSelect a style and start playback as described in the precedingse

25The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a SongDETAILThe on-bass setting is automatically cancelled whenever youchange the chord root or type.6. Stop P

26Creating an5AccompanimentCreating a complete accompaniment that can be used onits own, or as the basis for a complete song, is a simpleprocess: spec

27Creating an Accompaniment2. Enter the Styles2-1. Move the cursor to the STYLE pointer (▲) to select the styleentry mode.2-2. Use the [ ] and [ ] but

28Creating an AccompanimentMBå = Main section “B”.FAB = A fill-in leading from section “A” to “B”.FBA = A fill-in leading from section “B” to “A”.End

29Creating an AccompanimentHINTIn addition to deleting mistakes as described above, you can usethe [UNDO] button to undo the last operation performed

30Creating an AccompanimentDETAIL• In the chord entry mode the [[[[[]]]]] and [[[[[]]]]] buttons stepbackward or forward in eighth-note increments whe

31Creating an AccompanimentDeleting Chord ChangesTo delete a chord change, move the cursor to the dot on the 1MEASURE bar corresponding to the change

32Creating an Accompaniment||: Start repeat. Marks the beginning of a section of the songwhich is to be repeated. Must be used in conjunction with ane

33Creating an Accompaniment4-4. Press [ENTER] to enter the selected end mark or repeat at thecurrent measure. A dot will appear on the 1 MEASURE bar

34Creating an Accompaniment5-2. Press [ ] to make sure you start at the first measure of the song,then press [ / ] to start playback. If you’ve entere

35Creating an Accompaniment17000003. Select a CharacterUse the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the first character for thesong name. The available cha

36Programming the6Sequencer PartsOnce you’ve created an accompaniment, you might liketo add a melody line and other parts that will finish offyour com

37Programming the Sequencer Parts3. Assign a Voice to the Selected PartWith the cursor either at the PART pointer or the voice name, usethe [-1] and [

38Programming the Sequencer PartsDETAIL• The key signature set for any one part applies to all other partsas well.• If you have already created an acc

39Programming the Sequencer Parts6. Enter the Required Notes and RestsA number of parameters are used to define each note you enter(described below).

40Programming the Sequencer PartsPitchTo specify the pitch of the next note to be entered, move thecursor to the pitch symbols on the display score (t

41Programming the Sequencer Parts Sharp. Raises the pitch of the note by a semitone. Natural.Returns a sharped or flatted note to its normal pitch.

42Programming the Sequencer PartsHINTThe length of rests can be extended in the same way as notes —the amount the rest is extended is determined by th

43Programming the Sequencer PartsDeleting NotesTo delete a note, move the cursor to the dot on the 1 MEASUREbar corresponding to the note you want to

44Programming the Sequencer Parts1. Select a PartMove the cursor to the pointer (▲) of the part you intend to record.2. Engage the Real Time Record Mo

45Programming the Sequencer PartsMUSICALNOTEAlways use a quantize value that is at least as short as theshortest notes in the part to be quantized. If

46Programming the Sequencer Parts6. Start RecordingPress the [ / ] button to begin recording. The metronome will sound andyou’ll be given a two-measur

47The Option Functions7The QY8 provides a range of “option” functions thatperform a variety of important tasks. Most of thesefunctions apply to the cu

48The Option Functions12340BRAccompaniment chord 2 partAccompaniment chord 1 partParts 1 through 4Accompaniment rhythm partAccompaniment bass part3. U

49The Option FunctionsKey ChangeTransposes the accompaniment and parts up or down by the specifiednumber of semitones. Minus (–) values transpose down

50The Option FunctionsErase MeasureErases all data from the specified measure or range of measures in thespecified part. An erase operation leaves the

51The Option Functions5. Move the cursor across to the end measure parameter and use the[-1] and [+1] buttons to select the last measure in the range

iPrecautionsPrecautionsYour QY8 will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simplerules given below: LocationDo not expose the instrume

52The Option FunctionsDelMeasTop measureEnd measure3. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the top measure in therange you want to delete.4. Move t

53The Option FunctionsCreate MeasureCreates a specified number of blank measures having the specified timesignature for all tracks. The created measur

54The Option Functions5. Move the cursor across to the number of measures parameter anduse the [-1] and [+1] buttons to specify the number of measures

55The Option FunctionsCpyfromP1Top measureEnd measureSource part3. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the part from which youwant to copy data: “

56The Option Functions7. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the part to which you wantto copy the specified “copy-from” data: “P1” … “P4” are par

57The Option FunctionsMUSICALNOTEThe Copy Measure job makes it easy to use phrases or evencomplete sections (an entire chorus, for example) in more th

58The Option Functions3. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the first source part to bemixed: “P1” … “P4” are parts 1 through 4.4. Move the curso

59The Option FunctionsTransposeIndividually transposes the specified range of measures within thespecified part up or down by the specified number of

60The Option Functions5. Move the cursor down to the top measure parameter and use the[-1] and [+1] buttons to select the first measure in the range y

61The Option FunctionsClrSong060Song number3. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the number of the song tobe cleared.4. Press [ENTER] to clear t

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62The Option Functions2. With the cursor at the OPTION pointer use the [-1] and [+1]buttons to select “DataOut” on the display.3. Press [ENTER] to ca

63The Option Functions Reception of Song DataIf the cursor is located at the SONG SELECT pointer, a blank song isselected, and no other operation is

64The Option Functions3. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select “GM” for General MIDIvoice assignments, or “Nml” for the standard QY8 voiceassignment

65The Option Functions2. Move the cursor down to the On/Off parameter.3. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to turn the Undo/Redo function onor off as requ

66The QY8 As a Tone8Generator/ABC ExpanderIn addition to being played from its internal sequencer, the QY8can be controlled from an external keyboard,

67The QY8 As a Tone Generator/ABC Expander2. Select PART 1Move the cursor to the PART 1 pointer (▲).3. Select a Voice & PlayUse the [-1] and [+1]

68The QY8 As a Tone Generator/ABC Expander ABC ZoneThis utility function sets the range of notes in which chords played on anexternal MIDI keyboard w

69The QY8 As a Tone Generator/ABC Expander5. ExitMove the cursor up to the CHORD pointer and press [ENTER] or one ofthe cursor buttons to return to th

70AppendixTotal Reset ProcedureThe following procedure can be used to reset ALL QY8 parameters totheir initial default settings, and clear ALL songs y

71AppendixVoice List & Polyphony InformationThe QY8 has 28-note “polyphony.” This simply means that it can produce amaximum of 28 notes at the sam

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72AppendixDrum Set (Voice Number 41)Note No.Note Voice Name GM N24 C025 C0 Brush Swish 2526 D0 Brush Roll 2627 D0 Brush Slap 2728 E029 F030 F031 G0

73AppendixStyle ListNumber Category Name LCD Time Signature Tempo Song Number01 Dance & Funk Disco Disco 4/4 120 0102 Euro Beat Euro 4/4 136 —03 H

74AppendixTroubleshootingIf something doesn’t seem to be working right, please check thefollowing points before assuming that your QY8 is faulty.Cause

75AppendixDisplay Data Which may Not Be the Same as When EnteredPitch Accidentals (, ) may change according to the selected key signature. If,for ex

76AppendixError MessagesErrors do occur from time to time, and when they do the QY8 will usuallydisplay a message that indicates what type of problem

77AppendixSpecifications[Sequencer]Songs 1~20, Demo ×1Song Play Start/Stop, Top, Forward, Rewind; Parameters; Song Name, Tempo,Measure, 1MEASURESequen

78AppendixMIDI Data Format[Tone Generator Section](1) RECEIVE FLOWNOTE OFF 8nH MIDINOTE ON/OFF 9nH INHOLD 1 BnH,40HPROGRAM CHANGE CnHPITCH BEND CHANGE

79Appendix(3-1-3) CONTROL CHANGESTATUS 1011nnnn (BnH)n=0~6, 9 VOICE CHANNELNUMBERControl number 01000000 SUSTAIN SWITCHControl value 0vvvvvvv v=0~63:

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