Yamaha QY100 Owner's Manual

Owner’s ManualOwner’s Manual

10 Power & Connections When the batteries run down, the following display will appear:When the batteries run down more seriously, “Power Batt.End

100Creating Original Accompaniment PatternsThe phrases are combined to create patterns which can be used in accompaniments in the PATTERN mode.z Selec

Creating Original Accompaniment Patterns101c Select a Pattern TrackPhrases can be assigned to any of 8 “tracks” in the PAT-TERN mode. The pattern trac

102Creating Original Accompaniment PatternsSHIFT-Number entry method (page 34) to select the desired phrase for that track. Monitoring the PatternIf y

Creating Original Accompaniment Patterns103The letter “M” appears next to tracks that are muted, and the letter “S” appears when a track is soloed.Cle

104Creating Original Accompaniment PatternsYou can also enter the chord by pressing the chord as it is on the micro keyboard or an external keyboard i

Creating Original Accompaniment Patterns105The QY100 makes it easy to create original accompaniment phrases. The PATTERN mode provides two ways to cre

106Creating Original Accompaniment Patternsc Select a Pattern Track and its “User” PhraseMove the cursor to the track you want to create an original p

Creating Original Accompaniment Patterns107v Engage the Phrase Record Ready ModePress the [●] button to engage the phrase record ready mode. The red L

108Creating Original Accompaniment PatternsThe Phrase TypesTrack Default Type Default VoiceD1 (Drum 1) Bypass Dr 001: Standard Kit D2 (Drum 2) Bypass

Creating Original Accompaniment Patterns109m Set the Pattern Length, Time Signature & Tempo as RequiredIf you’re creating a phrase for an empty pa

Power & Connections 11 What you will connect the QY100 to, and what you will connect to the QY100, will depend entirely on your individual requir

110Creating Original Accompaniment Patterns. Delete Mistakes as RequiredTo delete mistakes, simply play the note to be deleted on either the micro-key

Creating Original Accompaniment Patterns111The step phrase record mode lets you enter phrases note-by-note, with precise control over the timing, leng

112 Creating Original Accompaniment Patterns Each pattern phrase has its own voice whether it is a preset phrase or a user phrase. (The user phrase v

Creating Original Accompaniment Patterns113The QY100 features a high-performance internal digital signal pro-cessing system which provides a range of

114Creating Original Accompaniment PatternsThe Effect Send display looks almost the same as that of the SONG VOICE mode’s Effect Send display except f

Creating Original Accompaniment Patterns115The QY100’s VOICE EDIT mode allows you to modify the sound of the voices assigned to each track to best sui

116Creating Original Accompaniment PatternsThe QY100’s “Play Effects” can also affect pattern playback in real time as well as song playback, and are

Creating Original Accompaniment Patterns117“Swing” and “Drum Table” displays are exactly the same as those in the SONG mode except track numbers (D1,

118Playback ControlPlayback ControlThe normal SONG mode display includes all the parameters and controls you need for song playback. Press the [SONG]

Reference SectionReference SectionPlayback Control119● Selecting a SongThe QY100 can retain up to 20 different songs in memory at the same time: song

12 Power & Connections w MIDI IN & OUT Connectors ( → pages 15, 16) If you plan to use a MIDI keyboard or other instrument to play and pr

120Playback Control● Repeat PlaybackPress the [>] button while holding the [SHIFT] button to start repeat playback of the selected song. The repeat

Playback Control121The jump modes can be selected by moving the cursor to the jump mode symbol and selecting via the [-1] and [+1] buttons, or by usin

122Playback Control● The Velocity MetersThe area below each sequencer track number is a 5-seg-ment “velocity” meter that shows approximate MIDI veloci

Playback Control123● VelocityThis parameter sets the “velocity” (i.e. loudness) of the micro-keyboard. The velocity can be set in ten levels — the mor

124Playback ControlThe QY100 “Play Effects” affect sequence playback in real time, and are not actually recorded with the sequence data. The Play Effe

Playback Control125Swing displayDrum Table display

126Playback ControlBy shifting the timing of certain notes according to a pre-defined pat-tern, this function makes it easy to add a “swing” feel to da

Playback Control127● M/S (Mute/Solo)The Mute/Solo (“M/S”) parameters below each track num-ber in the Swing display can be used to mute (turn off) or s

128Playback Control● TIMINGDetermines the degree to which the original notes are shifted toward the timing specified by the Swing Type parameter. The r

Playback Control129● M/S (Mute/Solo)The Mute/Solo (“M/S”) parameters below each track num-ber in the Drum Table display can be used to mute (turn off)

Power & Connections 13 Amp Simulator Switching: The footswitch can be used to switch the specified sections of the QY100 amp simulator in or out.

130Playback Control● DRUM TABLEThis parameter specifies the drum instrument to be remapped for the selected track. 24 choices are available (in addi-ti

The Song Voice Mode 131 The Song Voice ModeThe QY100 has 525 voices and 22 drum kits that can be selected, played, and assigned to the 16 SONG mode s

132The Song Voice Mode● Mute/SoloThe Mute/Solo (“M/S”) parameters below each track num-ber in the VOICE mode mixer display can be used to mute (turn o

The Song Voice Mode133● The VoicesDue to the large number of voices provided in the QY100, they are organized into 21 categories, as follows:See the D

134The Song Voice Mode● The Pan PotsLike the pan pots on a mixing console, the VOICE mode pan pots can be used to position the sound of the correspond

The Song Voice Mode135 NOTE• You can switch back and forth between the SONG and VOICE modes even while a song is playing, so you can adjust all VOICE

136The Song Voice ModeThe QY100 features a high-performance internal digital signal pro-cessing system which provides a range of effects including rev

The Song Voice Mode137The VARI. (variation effect) control appears either as a standard rotary control or a switch, depending on how the variation eff

138The Song Voice ModeThe QY100 VOICE EDIT mode makes it possible to modify the sound of the voices assigned to each track to best suit your particula

The Song Voice Mode139To edit a voice parameter, move the cursor to the parameter and edit using either the [-1] and [+1] buttons or the SHIFT-Number

14 Power & Connections The simplest way to monitor the QY100 sound is via a pair of stereo headphones (miniature stereo phone plug type) plugged

140The Song Voice Mode● Filter ControlsThe filter controls affect the basic “timbre” of the sound.CUT (Cutoff Frequency)Sets the cutoff frequency of th

The Song Voice Mode141● EG (Envelope Generator) ControlsThe envelope generator controls affect the level “enve-lope” of the sound — i.e. its attack, d

142The Song Voice ModeWhen a Drum Set is selected (“Ds1” or “Ds2”) the “Drum Voice Edit” mode can be selected via the SONG VOICE menu.Drum Edit“Ds1” o

The Song Voice Mode143Select the specific drum set to be edited by placing the cursor on the drum set number and selecting via the [-1] and [+1] button

144The Song Voice ModeCUT (Cutoff Frequency)Sets the cutoff frequency of the low-pass filter from “-64” through “0” to “+63”. Negative values lower the

The Song Jobs145The Song JobsThe SONG mode includes 25 song “jobs” that perform a vari-ety of important functions. To access and use the song jobs, pr

146The Song Jobs Returning to the SONG ModeThe [EXIT] button can be used to exit from any song job, and then from the job listthereby returning you t

The Song Jobs147This job will “undo” any other song/pattern job, edit, or record func-tion if it is executed before any other operation is performed.

148The Song JobsAligns notes in the specified track to or close to the nearest specified beat.The “TR” parameter selects the track to be affected by the

The Song Jobs149The “Strength” parameter determines how “strongly” the notes are attracted to the specified quantize value. The strength range is from

Power & Connections 15 Although the QY100 can be played and programmed from the built-in micro-keyboard, an external MIDI keyboard connected to t

150 The Song Jobs The “ Gate Time ” parameter increases or decreases the gate times (length) of all notes affected by the swing parameter. The range

The Song Jobs 151 Increases or decreases the velocity values of all notes in the speci-fied track and range of measures.The “ TR ” parameter selects t

152 The Song Jobs The “ Offset ” parameter allows you to change all velocity values by an absolute amount. “-” settings will decrease the velocity of

The Song Jobs 153 Increases or decreases the gate times (length) of all notes in the specified track and range of measures.The “ TR ” parameter select

154 The Song Jobs The “ Offset ” parameter allows you to change all gate time values by an absolute amount. “-” settings will decrease the gate time

The Song Jobs 155 Produces a gradual crescendo (increase in note velocity) or decre-scendo (decrease in note velocity) in the specified track over the

156 The Song Jobs After setting the parameters as required press [ENTER] to execute the Crescendo job. The metronome icon will appear on the display

The Song Jobs 157 Transposes all notes in the specified part up or down by the specified number of semitones.The “ TR ” parameter selects the track to

158 The Song Jobs Moves all notes and events in the specified track and range of mea-sures forward or backward by the specified number of clocks (480 c

The Song Jobs 159 NOTE • The Shift Clock job will not shift data beyond the specified measure range. Events near the beginning and end of the speci

16 Power & Connections Although the QY100 can be connected to a personal computer via the MIDI IN/OUT connectors and a MIDI interface, the TO H

160 The Song Jobs Sorts all notes in the specified measure range which fall on the same beat (i.e. chords) so that the notes are arranged in order fro

The Song Jobs 161 Shifts each note in the specified measure range which falls on the same beat (i.e. chords) forward in order from lowest to highest o

162 The Song Jobs Copies all data from a specified range of measures from one track to the specified measure in the specified destination track. The cop

The Song Jobs163The “M” parameters below the lower graphic bar specifiy the desti-nation measure:beat to which the data will be copied, as well as the

164 The Song Jobs Erases all note and event data from the specified measure or range of measures in the specified track. An erase operation leaves the

The Song Jobs 165 Allows a specified type of event — note, program change, pitch bend, control change, channel aftertouch, polyphonic aftertouch, or s

166The Song JobsAfter setting the parameters as required press [ENTER] to execute the Extract Event job. The metronome icon will appear on the display

The Song Jobs167This job makes it possible to create continuous data of the specified type in order to produce smooth pitch bends, tempo changes, etc.T

168The Song JobsThe “Curve” parameter sets the degree of positive or negative “cur-vature” that will be applied to the continuous data: “-16” … “00” …

The Song Jobs169“Thins out” specified types of data by removing every other event of the specified type. This is particularly useful for reducing the vo

Power & Connections 17 ● Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series Computer Connect the TO HOST connector of the QY100 to the modem or printer por

170The Song JobsLenghtens or shortens the specified track by a specified percentage without affecting tempo or pitch.The “TR” parameter selects the trac

The Song Jobs171Creates a specified number of blank measures having the specified time signature for all tracks. The created measures are inserted at a

172The Song JobsDeletes the specified range of measures from all tracks simulta-neously.The “M” parameters above the graphic bar are used to specify th

The Song Jobs173Copies all data from the specified track to any other specified track.The upper “TR” parameter selects the source track — i.e. the track

174The Song JobsCombines the data contained in two specified tracks and places the result in a third track (which can be the same as the second track).

The Song Jobs175Completely clears the specifed track from the currently selected song (including all Play Effect parameters).The “TR” parameter select

176The Song Jobs“Expands” the accompaniment track data — i.e. the pattern and chord data — and places the results in the normal sequencer tracks after

The Song Jobs177Actually applies the Play Effect settings to the sequence data, modi-fying the sequence data accordingly. The Play Effect settings are

178The Song JobsCopies all data from all tracks of the specified song to any other specified song (including song name, play effect and voice assignment

The Song Jobs179Completely clears all data from all tracks of the currently selected song. Also initializes the play effect and voice settings.The “So

18 Power & Connections ● Connecting to a USB interface (such as the Yamaha UX256) If your computer does not have an RS-232C port or modem/printe

180The Song JobsAllows an original name of up to 8 characters to be assigned to the current song.To enter a character, use the cursor buttons to move

The Pattern Jobs181The Pattern JobsThe PATTERN mode includes 24 pattern “jobs” that perform a variety of important functions. To access and use the pa

The Pattern Jobs182 Returning to the PATTERN ModeThe [EXIT] button can be used to exit from any pattern job, and then from the job list thereby retur

The Pattern Jobs183This job will “undo” any other pattern/song job, edit, or record func-tion if it is executed before any other operation is performe

The Pattern Jobs184Aligns notes in the specified track to or close to the nearest specified beat.The “TR” parameter selects the track to be affected by

The Pattern Jobs185The “Strength” parameter determines how “strongly” the notes are attracted to the specified quantize value. The strength range is fr

The Pattern Jobs186The “Gate Time” parameter increases or decreases the gate times (length) of all notes affected by the swing parameter. The range is

The Pattern Jobs187Increases or decreases the velocity values of all notes in the speci-fied track and range of measures.The “TR” parameter selects the

The Pattern Jobs188The “Offset” parameter allows you to change all velocity values by an absolute amount. “-” settings will decrease the velocity of e

The Pattern Jobs189Increases or decreases the gate times (length) of all notes in the specified track and range of measures.The “TR” parameter selects

The Controls 19 The ControlsThe QY100 has fairly simple, consistent control interface that, once understood, makes operation fast and easy, no matter

The Pattern Jobs190The “Offset” parameter allows you to change all gate time values by an absolute amount. “-” settings will decrease the gate time of

The Pattern Jobs191Produces a gradual crescendo (increase in note velocity) or decre-scendo (decrease in note velocity) in the specified track over the

The Pattern Jobs192After setting the parameters as required press [ENTER] to execute the Crescendo job. The metronome icon will appear on the display

The Pattern Jobs193Transposes all notes in the specified part up or down by the specified number of semitones.The “TR” parameter selects the track to be

The Pattern Jobs194Moves all notes and events in the specified track and range of mea-sures forward or backward by the specified number of clocks (480 c

The Pattern Jobs195 NOTE• The Shift Clock job will not shift data beyond the specified measure range. There-fore, events near the beginning of the spe

The Pattern Jobs196Sorts all notes in the specified measure range which fall on the same beat (i.e. chords) so that the notes are arranged in order fro

The Pattern Jobs197Shifts each note in the specified measure range which falls on the same beat (i.e. chords) forward in order from lowest to highest o

The Pattern Jobs198Copies all data from a specified range of measures to the selected place in the same track. The copied data can also be transposed a

The Pattern Jobs199The “M” parameters below the lower graphic bar specifiy the desti-nation measure:beat to which the data will be copied, as well as t

2 This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one de

20 The Controls q POWER Switch Slide to the “ON” position to turn the QY100 on, or to the “STANDBY” position to turn it off. w LCD Display & CO

The Pattern Jobs200Erases all note and event data from the specified measure or range of measures in the specified track. An erase operation leaves the

The Pattern Jobs201Allows a specified type of event — note, program change, pitch bend, control change, channel aftertouch, polyphonic aftertouch, or s

The Pattern Jobs202After setting the parameters as required press [ENTER] to execute the Extract Event job. The metronome icon will appear on the disp

The Pattern Jobs203This job makes it possible to create continuous data of the specified type in order to produce smooth pitch bends, aftertouch, etc.T

The Pattern Jobs204The “Curve” parameter sets the degree of positive or negative “cur-vature” that will be applied to the continuous data: “-16” … “00

The Pattern Jobs205“Thins out” specified types of data by removing every other event of the specified type. This is particularly useful for reducing the

The Pattern Jobs206Lenghtens or shortens the specified track by a specified percentage without affecting tempo or pitch.The “TR” parameter selects the t

The Pattern Jobs207Copies the specified preset phrase to a specified PATTERN mode track as a user phrase.The “Phrase” parameter selects the source phras

The Pattern Jobs208Copies the data from the specified range of measures in the speci-fied track of a specified song to the specified phrase.The “Song” par

The Pattern Jobs209Copies the phrase data from a specified pattern track to the specified measures in the specified track of a specified song.The “Pattern

The Controls21TRY THIS:Turn your QY100 on (the power switch is on the left side), then press the [SONG] but-ton a few times and watch how the display

The Pattern Jobs210Copies all data from the specified track in the specified section of the specified style to any other specified track in the specified s

The Pattern Jobs211Combines the data contained in two specified tracks and places the result in a third track (which can be the same as the second trac

The Pattern Jobs212Completely clears the specifed track in the specified section.The “Section” parameter specifies the section to be cleared: “Intro”, “

The Pattern Jobs213Copies all data from the specified section of the specified style to any other specified section of the specified style.The upper “Styl

The Pattern Jobs214Completely clears all data from the specified section of the specified style.The “Style” parameter specifies the style: “U01” … “U64”

The Pattern Jobs215Allows an original name of up to 8 characters to be assigned to the current style.To enter a character, use the cursor buttons to m

216Editing Songs & PatternsEditing Songs & PatternsTo engage the edit mode, place the cursor at the track you want to edit in the normal SONG

Editing Songs & Patterns217The edit display will look something like this (of course, the note data will be different).Song Edit Display One note

218Editing Songs & PatternsThe pattern edit display is almost exactly the same. The only differ-ences are the name of the track being edited and t

Editing Songs & Patterns219The location, pitch, gate time, and velocity values for each note are shown on a single line of the display. The notes

22The Controlsy [EXIT] ButtonNo matter where you are in the QY100 display hierarchy, the [EXIT] button will take to the next highest level (effectivel

220Editing Songs & PatternsThe “Change” edit mode is initially selected when the edit mode is engaged. To edit any note or other event in the song

Editing Songs & Patterns221VelocityThis parameter controls the velocity (loudness) of the note. The range is from 001 to 127.Deleting EventsNotes

222Editing Songs & Patternsc Select an Event Type to Insert, and Set the Event Param-etersIf the display corresponding to the type of event you wa

Editing Songs & Patterns223PB (Pitch Bend)Pitch bend events can be used to produce pitch bend effects. The pitch bend values correspond to pitch b

224Editing Songs & Patterns Note that the program number in the XG Normal/Drum voice list (refer to the Data List) and the MIDI program change

Editing Songs & Patterns225CAT (Channel Aftertouch)Inserts a channel aftertouch message with the specified aftertouch value.PAT (Polyphonic Afterto

226Editing Songs & PatternsRPNInserts RPN data. RPN is an abbreviation for “Registered Parameter Number”, which is a MIDI message used to control

Editing Songs & Patterns227Exc (Exclusive)Inserts a System Exclusive message in hexadecimal for-mat. Refer to the “MIDI Data Format” section of th

228Editing Songs & PatternsXG RPNInserts RPN (Registered Parameter Number) data using an XG parameter name (“RPN”, above, needs to be entered usin

Editing Songs & Patterns229XG Exc SystemInserts a System Exclusive (XG System) message using an XG parameter name (“Exc”, above, needs to be enter

The Controls23o [MENU] and Function ButtonsThe [MENU] button calls a menu of functions or sub-modes that can be accessed from the current QY100 mode,

230Editing Songs & PatternsXG Exc MultiInserts a System Exclusive (XG Multi part) message using an XG parameter name (“Exc”, above, needs to be en

Editing Songs & Patterns231v Enter the Specified EventPress the [ENTER] button to enter the event as specified.b Return to the Change Edit ModePress

232Editing Songs & PatternsThe XG View function displays XG-related events (RPN, NRPN, Sys-tem Exclusive, etc.) using the name defined by the XG fo

Editing Songs & Patterns233The View Filter lets you “filter out” specified types of events so that they don’t appear in the EDIT mode display. To ac

234Editing Songs & PatternsPhrase Table lets you edit phrase settings for the pattern track cur-rently being edited.To access the Phrase Table fun

Editing Songs & Patterns235SOURCE CHORDSets the source chord for the phrase (i.e. the chord on which the phrase is based). Note that you can not e

236Effects & Effect EditingEffects & Effect EditingThe EFFECT connection display and the effect edit displays can be accessed from the SONG or

Effects & Effect Editing237Note that in the PATTERN mode effect connection display only the variation stage has accessible controls. The reverb ty

238Effects & Effect Editingx Set the Effect Parameters As RequiredMove the cursor to the desired parameter and use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to se

Effects & Effect Editing239● When the Variation Stage is an Insertion EffectIn this case the variation effect is applied to one specific part (trac

24The ControlsTRY THIS:Select the SONG mode display (use the [SONG] button, as described above), then press the [MENU] button. You should see the menu

240Effects & Effect EditingThe Reverb Edit, Chorus Edit, and Variation Edit displays can be accessed from the Effect Connection display by pressin

Effects & Effect Editing241 NOTE• These effect displays can be used to edit not all the parameters but the main parameters given for each effect

242Utility FunctionsUtility FunctionsThe utility mode can be accessed from the SONG or PATTERN mode. Simply press the [MENU] button and then the funct

Utility Functions243Once the utility mode has been selected, any of the four utility dis-plays can be called by pressing the [MENU] button and then th

244Utility FunctionsThe “System” display includes 6 parameters that affect the basic operation of the QY100. Move the cursor to the parameter to be ad

Utility Functions245REC COUNTSettings: OFF, 1 Meas … 8 Meas This parameter sets the number of count-in measure provided before realtime recording begi

246Utility FunctionsSection The footswitch switches sections during song or pattern play-back.When the footswitch is pressed during SONG playback, pla

Utility Functions247The parameters in the “MIDI” display all relate to MIDI control.MIDI SYNCSettings: Internal, External When this parameter is set t

248Utility FunctionsECHO BACKSettings: Off, Thru, RecMontrDetermines whether MIDI data received via the MIDI IN connector is simultaneously re-transmi

Utility Functions249PATT OUT CHSettings: Off, 1~8, 9~16This parameter specifies the MIDI channels on which QY100 pattern playback data will be transmit

The Controls25!1 Sequencer ButtonsThe sequencer buttons control recording and playback in the SONG and PATTERN modes, and allow you to locate a spe-ci

250Utility FunctionsAlthough the QY100 has memory for 20 songs, 64 user styles and 23 amp simulator setups you might want to save your song and patter

Utility Functions251To transmit (dump) song and/or pattern data to an external device, first select the UTILITY Bulk Dump mode.Move the cursor to the u

252Utility Functionsdata, can be received in either the SONG or PATTERN play mode. Remem-ber that one or all song/style data currently in the QY100’s

Utility Functions253The MIDI CHANNEL parameter specifies the MIDI channel via which the chord data will be received from an external MIDI keyboard: set

254Memory Card FunctionsMemory Card FunctionsMemory cards must be handled with care to prevent possible dam-age and/or data corruption. Please read th

Memory Card Functions255The QY100 uses 3.3V (3V) SmartMedia memory cards. 5V memory cards cannot be used.SmartMedia memory cards with any of the follo

256Memory Card FunctionsBefore a new memory card (or a memory card that has been used with a different device) can be used with the QY100, it must be

Memory Card Functions257• Avoid directly touching the card’s electrical contacts (the gold section in the card’s upper surface), and do not allow meta

258Memory Card FunctionsThe Save function allows you to save all QY100 data or specified indi-vidual data files to a memory card.z Make Sure a Memory Ca

Memory Card Functions259b Select the “Save” FunctionMove the cursor to “Save” on the display and press the [ENTER] button.n Select a Song or Style Num

26The ControlsNow play the micro keyboard. You should hear the voice that is currently assigned to sequencer track 1. In the SONG mode, the micro keyb

260Memory Card Functionsm Enter a Song or Style Name and Save the FileThe name-entry display will automatically be selected when you press the [ENTER]

Memory Card Functions261, DoneWhen the save operation has finished the memory card file list will appear.RENAMETo rename a file on the list, select (move

262Memory Card FunctionsData files previously saved to a memory card can be reloaded into the QY100 by using the Load function.z Make Sure a Memory Car

Memory Card Functions263b Select the “Load” FunctionMove the cursor to “Load” on the display and press the [ENTER] button.n Select a Song or Style Num

264Memory Card Functionsm Select a Song or Style Name and Load the FileFrom the memory card file list which appears (the list will only show files of th

Memory Card Functions265This function allows you to create and name separate “directories” in which to organize your files.z Make Sure a Memory Card Is

266Memory Card FunctionsTo Move to a Lower DirectoryMove the cursor to a directory name and press the [ENTER] button to enter that directory. In the n

Memory Card Functions267file, or the [-1/NO] button to cancel the delete operation. Please note that a directory must be empty (i.e. it must con-tain n

268Memory Card FunctionsFormats a memory card for use with the QY100.z Make Sure a Memory Card Is In the CARD SlotMake sure that a compatible memory c

Memory Card Functions269v Format the Memory CardFrom the format-standby display, press the [ENTER] but-ton. When the “Are You Sure?” confirmation promp

The Controls27!4 VOLUME ControlThe VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the sound delivered via the LINE OUT/PHONES jack. Slide the control toward “MA

270 Appendix Appendix Sequencer block Data capacity approximately 32,000 notesNote resolution 480 clocks per quarter notePolyphony 64 notesTempo 25-3

Appendix271Memory CardSave ALL/SONG/STYLE/SMF(Format 0)/SMF+XG(Format 0)Load ALL/SONG/STYLE/SMF(Format 0)/SMF+XG(Format 0)Controllers & displayMic

272AppendixIf you experience problems such as “no sound,” “incorrect sound,” or “sequencer does not operate,” please check the following points before

Appendix273Playback does not start when you press [>].Does the selected song/pattern contain data? p.79, 98Is the MIDI Sync set to external? p.247I

274Appendix● MonitorNo Data When a job is executed, this will appear if the selected track or area contains no data, making the job invalid. Re-select

Appendix275MIDI Buffer Full This will appear when the MIDI reception buffer of the QY100 has filled up, and processing was not possible. Try decreasing

276AppendixBad File This message will appear if you attempt to access a broken file.Illegal Format The card you are attempting to access has not been p

Appendix277AAftertouch: MIDI messages which are transmitted when additional pressure is applied to the keyboard after notes are played.Amp Simulator:

278AppendixCutoff frequency: Filters work by allowing the portion of the sig-nal lower than a given frequency to pass, and cutting the portion of the

Appendix279GGate Time: The length of time that a note actually sounds. Longer gate times produce slurred notes, shorter gate times produce staccato.GM

28The Controlsgoes out when the selected sections are bypassed. The same function can be assigned to an optional FC-4 or FC-5 footswitch connected to

280AppendixMIDI: An acronym for Musical Instruments Digital Interface, a standard for transferring data between musical instruments. Most elec-tronic

Appendix281Pitch bend: A type of MIDI message that smoothly changes the pitch.Pitch bend wheel: A controller that smoothly changes the pitch. On the Q

282AppendixSSection: A term referring to each of the six types of patterns that comprise a style. Patterns are selected by specifying the style and th

Appendix283TTempo track (Tm): The track in which data that determines the playback tempo of the song is recorded.Track: A location where musical perfo

284AppendixAAC Adaptor...3, 8, 11, 271Aftertouch ...225, 277Alkaline Batteries...

285AppendixErase Event ...164, 200Error Message...274ers ...

286AppendixOn-Bass...103, 280OVER...76, 107Overdub ...

287AppendixSection ...53, 282Sequencer Button ...25Sequencer Track...

288AppendixXXG Exc Drum...230XG Exc Effect ...229XG Exc Multi...

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC require

QY100 System Overview: What It Is and What It Does 29 QY100 System Overview: What It Is and What It Does 16 Sequencer Tracks You can individually ass

ADVARSEL!Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batt

For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below.Pour plus de détails sur les pr

Owner’s ManualThis document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink.Yamaha Web Site (English only)http://www.yamahasynth.comYamaha Manual

3 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow t

30QY100 System Overview: What It Is and What It Doescomplex musical structures and rich textures. Of course you can also use just two or three tracks

QY100 System Overview: What It Is and What It Does 31 The QY100 tone generator is a high-performance sound module in its own right, complete with 525

32QY100 System Overview: What It Is and What It DoesYamaha is famous for the quality of its reverb and other effects, and the QY100 is no exception. T

Guided TourGuided TourListen To the Demo33Guided Tour— Your Step-by-Step Guide to the QY100’s Basic Features and FunctionsOK, here we go. Get comforta

34Listen To the Demonumber should appear in inverse characters — i.e. light characters on a dark background), then use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to se

Guided TourGuided TourListen To the Demo35c Start PlaybackOnce you’ve selected a song, you can start playback simply by pressing the sequencer [>]

36For Guitarists: Outstanding Amp Simulation & EffectsFor Guitarists: Outstanding Amp Simulation & Effects“If you’re not a guitarist, feel fre

Guided TourGuided TourFor Guitarists: Outstanding Amp Simulation & Effects37x Adjust the input gain.Use the GAIN control on the rear panel to adju

38For Guitarists: Outstanding Amp Simulation & EffectsThe QY100 has 18 amp simulator setups designed specifically for guitar (see the separate Data

Guided TourGuided TourFor Guitarists: Outstanding Amp Simulation & Effects39Although the QY100 guitar amp simulator setups sound good as they are,

4 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. CAUTION Always follow t

40For Guitarists: Outstanding Amp Simulation & EffectsTo edit a parameter:z Move the Cursor to the Parameter You Want to EditUse the cursor button

Guided TourGuided TourFor Guitarists: Outstanding Amp Simulation & Effects41● The Volume ParameterA “Volume” parameter which affects the overall v

42For Guitarists: Outstanding Amp Simulation & Effects● The Chorus BlockThe Chorus effect can give your guitar sound added life and sparkle. The C

Guided TourGuided TourFor Guitarists: Outstanding Amp Simulation & Effects43● The Reverb BlockThe Reverb block has only one parameter — “Reverb Lv

44For Guitarists: Outstanding Amp Simulation & Effects● The “On/Off” ParameterAt the very bottom of the parameter list is the “On/Off” parameter.

Guided TourGuided TourFor Singers: Cool Vocal Processing45For Singers: Cool Vocal Processing“If you’re not a vocalist, feel free to skip this section.

46For Singers: Cool Vocal Processingx Adjust the input gain.Use the GAIN control on the rear panel to adjust the QY100 input gain to match your microp

Guided TourGuided TourFor Singers: Cool Vocal Processing47The QY100 has 5 amp simulator setups designed specifically for use with microphone (see the s

48For Singers: Cool Vocal ProcessingThe QY100 microphone amp simulator section is has three main effect blocks: the Delay block, the Chorus block, and

Guided TourGuided TourFor Singers: Cool Vocal Processing49To edit a parameter:z Move the Cursor to the Parameter You Want to EditUse the cursor button

5 Meet the QY100... 7Power & Connections ... 8 Power Supply...

50For Singers: Cool Vocal Processing● The Volume ParameterA “Volume” parameter which affects the overall volume of the setup is located at the top of

Guided TourGuided TourFor Singers: Cool Vocal Processing51● The Chorus BlockThe Chorus effect can give your vocal sound added life and sparkle. The Ch

52For Singers: Cool Vocal Processing● The “On/Off” ParameterAt the very bottom of the parameter list is the “On/Off” parameter. This parameter allows

Guided TourGuided TourInstant Accompaniment53Instant AccompanimentBefore we discover how easy it is to create accompaniments with the QY100, let’s str

54Instant Accompaniment● PatternsQuite simply, each “section” of each “style” is a pattern. The INTRO section of the “FunkRock” style is a pattern, as

Guided TourGuided TourInstant Accompaniment55The QY100’s preset styles can be selected and played in the SONG mode.z Select the SONG mode & an Emp

56Instant AccompanimentTo select a style, first move the cursor to the style number on the display.c Select a StyleUse the [-1] and [+1] buttons or the

Guided TourGuided TourInstant Accompaniment57● Two Methods To Select SectionsThere are two ways to select the section you want to play:Method 1: Move

58Instant Accompanimentfollowed by MAIN A, FILL AB is followed by MAIN B, and FILL BA is followed by MAIN A. If you selected the ENDING section, play-

Guided TourGuided TourInstant Accompaniment59Now that you have the pattern of your choice grooving along on your QY100 (if you don’t, select and play

6 04 : Crescendo...15505 : Transpose ...15706 : Shift Clock...

60Instant AccompanimentSome of the chord templates are standard progressions — such as the basic I – VI – II – V7 progression of the POPS-M01 template

Guided TourGuided TourRecord Your Own Chord Progression & Pattern Changes61Record Your Own Chord Progression & Pattern ChangesAs an example th

62Record Your Own Chord Progression & Pattern Changesz Select the SONG mode & an Empty SongPress the [SONG] button to select the SONG mode the

Guided TourGuided TourRecord Your Own Chord Progression & Pattern Changes63c Engage the Record Ready ModePress the [●] button to engage the record

64Record Your Own Chord Progression & Pattern Changesb Select the Starting Pattern, Chord, and TempoMove the cursor to the style number, section,

Guided TourGuided TourRecord Your Own Chord Progression & Pattern Changes65tons or the SHIFT-Number entry method (page 34) to select the desired s

66Record Your Own Chord Progression & Pattern ChangesENDING (measures 29 … 32): “- -END- -“ will appear in place of the style name when the ENDIN

Guided TourGuided TourRecord Your Own Chord Progression & Pattern Changes67. Record the Chord ChangesWhen you press the [>] button to begin rec

68Record Your Own Chord Progression & Pattern ChangesThe chord is actually entered only when the [ENTER] but-ton is pressed (until then, the chord

Guided TourGuided TourRecord Your Own Chord Progression & Pattern Changes69Although you can specify the chord root (key), chord types will be igno

7 Meet the QY100 16-track sequencer, 525-voice tone module, unmatched auto-matic accompaniment features and more all rolled into one! The QY100 is a

70Record Your Own Chord Progression & Pattern ChangesTempo changes can be recorded to the QY100 “Tm” (Tempo) track in much the same way that patte

Guided TourGuided TourAdd Some Details to Complete the Accompaniment71Add Some Details to Complete the Accompaniment“Be sure to complete the preceding

72Add Some Details to Complete the Accompanimentx Select the VoicesMove the cursor to the voice selector for track 1, and use the [+1/YES] and [-1/NO]

Guided TourGuided TourAdd Some Details to Complete the Accompaniment73Here’s the score for the parts we’ll record on tracks 1 and 2. The upper (treble

74Add Some Details to Complete the Accompaniment081056+081056+081056+081056+

Guided TourGuided TourAdd Some Details to Complete the Accompaniment75z Select a Track to RecordMove the cursor to the track area of the display, and

76Add Some Details to Complete the Accompanimentx Engage the Record Ready ModePress the [●] button to engage the record ready mode. The red LED above

Guided TourGuided TourAdd Some Details to Complete the Accompaniment77v Set the Tempo and Time SignatureFor this example we’ll use the default tempo o

78Add Some Details to Complete the Accompanimentb Record the First TrackPress the [>] button to begin recording. The metronome and count-in work th

Guided TourGuided TourAdd Some Details to Complete the Accompaniment79n Stop RecordingPress the [ ] button to stop recording and return to the SONG mo

8 Power & Connections Power & Connections Although the QY100 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use

80Add Some Details to Complete the Accompaniment, Stop RecordingPress the [ ] button to stop recording and return to the SONG mode.. Play Your Accompa

Step Accompaniment Recording81 Step Accompaniment Recordingz Select a Song to RecordSelect an empty song if you want to record a new song in the step

82Step Accompaniment Recordingv Select the Step Record ModeMove the cursor to the record mode selector area of the display (the area with the “REPL”,

Step Accompaniment Recording83n Enter the Required Pattern and/or Chord DataRefer to the following sections for details on how to use each of the step

84Step Accompaniment RecordingHere’s how the STEP record pattern display will look if you’ve selected an empty song (the appropriate pattern data will

Step Accompaniment Recording85● Style Number and SectionAny preset style number from 001 through 128, the “end pattern” (number 129), or any user styl

86Step Accompaniment Recording● Time SignatureAlthough the default time signature for the selected song is automatically selected, the time signature

Step Accompaniment Recording87Here’s how the STEP record chord display will look if you’ve selected an empty song (the appropriate chord data will app

88Step Accompaniment Recording● Specifying the Bass Note For a ChordYou can specify the bass note to be used with any chord by using the [OCT DOWN] bu

Step Accompaniment Recording89If FNGR is set to “ON”, a bass note can be entered by pressing a key for a bass note on the left part of the micro key-b

Power & Connections 9 Six 1.5V AA size (LR6) or equivalent batteries must first be installed in the battery compartment. Alkaline batteries are re

90Step Accompaniment Recording● Erasing ChordsThe function button immediately to the right of “ers” on the display can be used to erase the chord at w

Step Sequencer Track Recording91Step Sequencer Track Recordingz Select the SONG Mode & the Song To Be RecordedUse the [SONG] button to select the

92Step Sequencer Track Recordingcally to move to other areas of the screen. The selected track will remain highlighted.c Engage the Record Ready ModeP

Step Sequencer Track Recording93b Engage the Record ModePress the [>] button to engage the step record mode. The step record display shown below wi

94Step Sequencer Track RecordingSTEP (Note length)32nd, 16th, 16th triplet, 8th, 8thtriplet, quarter, quarter triplet, half, whole.VELO (Velocity)More

Step Sequencer Track Recording95The Note DisplayThe note display shows up to four 1/4-notes worth of data at once (that’s one measure in 4/4 time). If

96Step Sequencer Track RecordingThe Step Mode Function buttonsThe four function buttons immediately to the right of the display provide acces to a num

Step Sequencer Track Recording97, Complete the SongRepeat steps n and m until the current track is complete, then press [ ] to stop recording and sele

98Creating Original Accompaniment PatternsCreating Original Accompaniment PatternsThe QY100 has a total of 4,285 preset phrases that can be combined t

Creating Original Accompaniment Patterns99 NOTE• For details on the phrase category, beat and number, refer to the Preset Phrase List of the separate