Yamaha QR10E User Manual

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This product utilizes or an external power supply (adapter). DO
NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other
than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifi­cally recommended by Yamaha.

WARNING: Do not place this product in a where anyone could
walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords
of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If
you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25’
cord (or 1 cm) is I8 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number,
the larger the current handling capacity. For longer extension
cords, consult a local electrician.

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■ Contents

■ Precautions ................................................................. i

■ About This Manual ..................................................... ii

1: QR10 Features & Applications .................................. 1

Features ....................................................................... 1

Applications ................................................................ 1

2: Setting Up: Power & Connections ............................. 3

Power Supply .............................................................. 3

Using a Power Adaptor............................................ 3

Using Batteries......................................................... 3

When to Replace the Batteries................................. 3

Setting Up Your System ............................................. 4

The Connectors ........................................................ 4

Audio Connections .................................................. 5

Setting the Input Gain .............................................. 5

3: The QR10 Controls .................................................... 6

Play the Demo ............................................................. 9

4: Playing the Patterns & Their Variations..................... 10

Selecting & Playing a Pattern ..................................... 10

The Beat Display .................................................. 11

To Continue Playback from the Point at Which

It Was Stopped .................................................. 11

Using a Footswitch for Start/Stop Control .............. 11

Using the Pattern Variations ....................................... 12

Changing the Tempo ................................................... 13

Changing Chords......................................................... 14

The Chord Types .................................................. 16

Turning Tracks On and Off......................................... 16

5: More Creative Control................................................ 17

Changing Voices ......................................................... 17

The MELODY, CHORD, and BASS tracks. ....... 18

The RHYTHM track. ........................................... 18

Voice Sampling........................................................... 19

Input Level Indicator ............................................ 19

Setting the Sampling Frequency .......................... 20

Adjusting the Volume of the Tracks ........................... 21

Transposition............................................................... 21

Making Your Patterns Swing ...................................... 22

6: Playing the Preset Songs ............................................ 23

Selecting & Playing a Song ........................................ 23

The SONG Mode Chord Display ......................... 23

To Continue Playback from the Point at Which

It Was Stopped .................................................. 24

Starting Playback from a Specific

Measure Number................................................ 24

Repeat Playback ................................................... 24

Segment Repeat.................................................... 25

Tempo Settings, Track Muting, Voice Selection,

and Pattern Selection in the SONG Mode......... 25

Volume Settings in the SONG Mode ................... 25

The PHRASE Keys ..................................................... 26

Selecting Different Phrases .................................. 26

Setting the Phrase Volume ................................... 27

7: Recording Original Songs .......................................... 28

Basic Song Recording ................................................. 28

Overdubbing ............................................................ 30

Recording a MELODY Track ................................. 30

Fixing Mistakes — Deleting Unwanted Changes ... 32

The Accompaniment Tracks.................................... 32

The Melody Track ................................................... 32

Easy “CHORD PROGRESSION” Recording ............ 33

The Song Clear & Copy Functions ............................. 34

Song Clear ............................................................... 34

Song Copy ............................................................... 35

8: Recording Original Patterns ....................................... 36

Recording the Combination Patterns .......................... 36

Recording the User Patterns........................................ 37

Quantize ............................................................... 38

Time Signature (TS)............................................. 38

Pattern Length ...................................................... 38

The Pattern Clear & Copy Functions .......................... 40

Pattern Clear ............................................................ 40

Pattern Copy ............................................................ 41

9: MIDI Utilities ............................................................. 43

Bulk Dump .................................................................. 43

Bulk Reception of Song & Pattern Data.................. 43

MIDI Synchronization Mode ...................................... 44

The QR10 as an ABC Expander ................................. 44

The ABC Settings................................................. 44

ABC: MIDI ABC Mode ON/OFF........................ 45

LOWr: Lower ABC Zone Limit........................... 45

UPPr: Upper ABC Zone Limit............................. 45

Appendix ........................................................................ 46

Total Reset Procedure ................................................. 46

Voice List & Polyphony Information ......................... 46

Preset Pattern & Song List .......................................... 47

Rhythm Voice List ...................................................... 47

Troubleshooting .......................................................... 48

Error Messages............................................................ 48

Specifications .............................................................. 49

MIDI Data Format ...................................................... 50

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART ........................ 52

Index ............................................................................... 53

■ Precautions

Your QR10 will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below:

■ Location

Do not expose the instrument to the following
conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or
more serious damage.

• Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window).

• High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside,
or in a car during the daytime).

• Excessive humidity.

• Excessive dust.

• Strong vibration.

■ Power Supply

• Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is
not in use.

• If you use an AC power adaptor, unplug the
adaptor from the AC outlet if the instrument is not
to be used for an extended period of time.

• Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the
specified unit (PA-3) or an appropriate replace­ment provided by your Yamaha dealer to power
the QR10. The use of an incompatible adaptor may
cause irreparable damage to the QR10, and might
pose a serious shock hazard!

• Unplug the AC power adaptor during electric
storms.

• Avoid plugging an AC power adaptor used with
the QR10 into the same AC outlet as appliances
with high power consumption, such as electric
heaters or ovens. Also avoid using multi-plug
adaptors since these can result in reduced sound
quality and possibly damage.

■ Turn Power OFF When Making

Connections

• To avoid damage to the instrument and other
devices to which it is connected (a sound system,
for example), turn the power switches of all related
devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting
audio and MIDI cables.

■ Handling and Transport

• Never apply excessive force to the controls, con­nectors or other parts of the instrument.

• Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly,
not by pulling on the cable.

• Disconnect all cables before moving the instru­ment.

• Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or
placing heavy objects on the instrument can result
in scratches and more serious damage.

■ Cleaning

• Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry soft cloth.

• A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove
stubborn grime and dirt.

• Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner.

• Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instru­ment (vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface).

■ Electrical Interference

• This instrument contains digital circuitry and may
cause interference if placed too close to radio or
television receivers. If this occurs, move the
instrument further away from the affected
equipment.

■ Data Backup

• The QR10 contains a special long-life battery that
retains the contents of its internal RAM memory
even when the power is turned OFF. The backup
battery should last for several years. When the
backup battery needs to be replaced, “ERR 9” will
appear on the display when the power is turned on.
When this happens, have the backup battery
replaced by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE
BACKUP BATTERY YOURSELF!

• Internal memory data can be corrupted due to
incorrect operation. We recommend that you use
the QR10 MIDI bulk dump utility (see page 43 for
details) to transfer important data to a MIDI data
recorder such as the Yamaha MDF2 for safe long­term storage. Yamaha cannot be held responsible
for data loss caused by battery failure or improper
operation of the QR10!

• Always turn the QR10 OFF before disconnecting
the AC power adaptor to minimize unnecessary
drain on the backup battery.

■ Service and Modification

• The QR10 contains no user serviceable parts.
Opening it or tampering with it in anyway can lead
to irreparable damage and possibly electric shock.
Refer all servicing to qualified YAMAHA
personnel.

YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by
improper handling or operation.

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■ About This Manual

The following simple icons are used throughout this manual to draw attention to important points and
information where necessary. The icons also make it easier to differentiate between information that you should
read immediately and information that can be skipped until later, helping you to become familiar with the QR10 in
the quickest, most efficient manner possible.

This icon warns of possible hardware damage, software malfunction, or any other serious problem
that may occur due to improper operation or set up.

CAUTION

This icon marks information that you must read — i.e. important steps or procedures that are
essential for proper, efficient, or easy operation.

IMPORTANT

The magnifying-glass icon indicates information that may not be essential for general operation, but
is a more detailed explanation of a feature, a description of the principle involved, etc. You can skip

DETAIL

this information if full details are not required immediately.

MUSICAL

NOTE

HINT

Suggestions as to how a feature or function can be applied musically are identified by this icon.

Hints or ideas that are not specifically musical but may make operation easier or more interesting are
marked by the light-bulb icon.

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1: QR10 Features & Applications

Features

The QR10 is a new concept in musical accompaniment. For the first time ever it gives singers, guitarists, and
other performers fully orchestrated backing that’s easy to produce and fun to use. Most important of all, the QR10
doesn’t require any keyboard skills or programming ability. Accompaniments are created by playing “patterns” and
changing chords manually in real time, or by recording the required pattern and chord changes in the form of
complete “songs” that can then be played back as required. Selecting patterns and changing chords is a simple
process that can be learned in just a few minutes. Recording the pattern and chord changes is no more difficult.
Many other easy-to-use features give the QR10 the versatility needed to create accompaniments for all types of
music and performance styles.

Here are a few of the QR10’s most important features …

• 50 preset accompaniment patterns covering a wide variety

of musical styles that you can simply select and play. Each
pattern has six variations that can be selected at the touch
of a button: introduction, normal, variation, fill-in 1, fill-in
2, and ending. All patterns have two chord parts, a bass
part, and a rhythm part (> page 10).

• Change chords simply by pressing large, clearly-marked

keys on the QR10 panel (> page 14).

• 24 chord types are provided — from simple major and

minor triads to jazz-style tension chords (> page 16).

• 40 “combination patterns” let you easily combine the chord

1, chord 2, bass, and rhythm parts from different patterns to
create an endless variety of new patterns (> page 36).

• 10 fully-programmable patterns are provided for those who

want to program totally original patterns from scratch
(> page 37).

• 69 superb normal voices and 60 percussion voices —

change the voices in the preset patterns as required, and
assign them to your combination and original patterns
(> page 17).

• Built in “sampler” function lets you record two different

sounds — either via the built-in microphone or line-in jack
— that can be selected and used in patterns in the same
way as the preset voices (> page 19).

• Song mode includes 50 preset songs with common chord
progressions that you can simply select and play or practice
along with (> page 23).

• 50 programmable songs can be used to store patterns and
chord progressions that you specify (> page 28).

• Songs are recorded by simply changing patterns and chords
in real time — no complex step-record or editing proce­dures required (> page 28).

• A unique “Chord Progression” recording mode makes it
simple to enter even complex chord progressions with
perfect timing (> page 33).

• Two “phrase” keys play special phrases individually
programmed for each preset song: 50 preset songs × 2
phrase keys = 100 phrases (> page 26).

• Built in speaker lets you play without the need for external
equipment and cables (> page 8).

• Input jack accepts guitar or keyboard input so you can play
along with the QR10 without additional amplification
(> page 4).

Applications

Here are a few ideas on how you can use the QR10. There’s no way we can cover all possibilities, but the ideas

presented might help to spark some new and interesting applications.

■ A Super Practice Tool Create accompaniments that you can practice with on your guitar, keyboard, or any

other instrument (vocals too, of course). That way you have the advantage of practicing
with a bass line and chords instead of just a metronome or drum machine.

■ Accompaniment for Live The QR10’s excellent sound quality makes it a super accompaniment tool for live

Performance performances, too. Sing, rap, or play along with the QR10 anywhere, anytime.

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1: QR10 Features & Applications (continued)

■ Use It as a Drum Machine Use the rhythm tracks of the preset patterns or program your own. The QR10’s drum

sounds are just and realistic and powerful as those on many dedicated rhythm machines.

■ Develop Musical Ideas The QR10’s outstanding voices and versatile programming features make it an ideal

tool for trying out musical ideas. It’s also a great way to present you ideas to others.

■ Use it in a MIDI Music Use the QR10 as an adjunct to music recording and production in a MIDI music system.

System It can, for example, be MIDI-clock synchronized to other MIDI equipment in order to

add extra tracks to an arrangement.

■ Use It as a Tone The QR10’s AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator is in no way a

Generator compromise. You get outstanding AWM sound quality that’s on a par with some of the

finest full-size synthesizers. You can play the QR10 remotely from just about any MIDI
keyboard, computer, or other controller.

■ Add ABC Capability to Use the QR10 as an “ABC expander” for your MIDI keyboard. Auto-accompaniment

Your MIDI Keyboard can makes playing at home more fun, and it can be a tremendous sound-booster at

1-performer live gigs.

QR10 System Overview

PATTERN MODE

●

50 Preset Patterns (00...49)

●

10 User Patterns (50...59)

●

40 Combination Patterns (60...99)

Ending

Fill 2

Fill 1

Variation

Normal

Intro

SONG MODE

●

50 Preset Songs (00...49)

●

50 User Songs (50...99)

CHORD 1 TRACK
CHORD 2 TRACK

BASS TRACK

RHYTHM TRACK

ACCOMPANIMENT TRACK

Songs use patterns from
pattern mode.

MELODY TRACK

VOICES

●

69 Normal (00...68)

●

2 Sampled (69, 70)

●

60 Percussion (71)

CHORDS

●

24 Chord Types

PHRASE KEYS

●

100 Phrases

CHORD PROGRESSION
KEY

2

External input

Internal & external

sound mixed.

Sound output

2: Setting Up: Power & Connections

Power Supply

Your QR10 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries. We recommend the use of the optional Yamaha PA-3

AC Adaptor for most applications. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use.

■ Using a Power Adaptor

Plug the DC output cable from an optional
Yamaha PA-3 AC Adaptor (available from your
Yamaha dealer) into the DC IN jack on the rear
panel, then plug the adaptor into a convenient wall
AC power outlet.

MIDI

INOUTINPUTOUTPUTPHONES

POWER

ON OFF

DC IN

Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other
than the PA-3. The use of an incompatible

CAUTION

the QR10, and might pose a serious shock hazard!
Be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the AC mains
outlet when the QR10 is not in use.

adaptor may cause irreparable damage to

PA-3

■ Using Batteries

Six 1.5V AA size (SUM-3 or R6P) or equivalent alkaline batteries must first be installed in the battery compartment. Please note
that the average life of a full set of new manganese batteries is approximately one hour or less of continuous playback at maximum
volume. Alkaline batteries may last as long as four hours. Please use an AC power adaptor (see above) wherever possible.

1

Open Battery Compartment Cover

Open the battery compartment cover — located
on the instrument’s bottom panel — by pressing on
the two latches on the cover and pulling outward, as
shown in the illustration.

2 Insert Batteries

Insert the six batteries, being careful to follow
the polarity markings on the bottom panel.

3 Replace Cover

Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place.

■ When to Replace the Batteries

When the batteries run down and are no longer
able to operate the QR10, playback or recording will
stop and the display shown to the right will appear:

If the battery voltage drops too low to maintain the
error display, a random, meaningless display will appear.

When these displays appear, replace the batteries
with a complete set of six new batteries. NEVER

mix old and new, or different type of batteries!

Never unplug the AC adaptor from the QR10 when a set of batteries is installed and the power is turned ON. Turn the power
OFF first.

CAUTION

To prevent possible damage due to battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used for an
extended period of time.

CAUTION

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