Yamaha QY100 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries 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:
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 less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG
number ,the larger the current handling capacity. For
longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.
This product should be used only with the components
supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended
by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all
safety markings and instructions that accompany the
accessory product.
Do not place this product in a position
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is believed to
be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha
reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing
units.
This product, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of
time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If y ou experience any hearing loss or ringing in
the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the
time period before damage occurs.
Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or
accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied
with the product or as optional accessories. Some of
these items are designed to be dealer assembled or
installed. Please make sure that benches are stable
and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well
secured BEFORE using.
Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating
only. No other uses are recommended.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge
relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit
is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners
responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and
consult your dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user
safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe
that our products and the production methods used to
produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both
the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be
aware of the following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable
battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The
average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to
perform the replacement.
This product may also use “household” type batteries.
Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that
the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and
that the charger is intended for the battery being
charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with
new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries
MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect
installation may result in overheating and battery case
rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of
used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in
your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household
type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond repair,
or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at
an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is
unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product.
The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. Y ou should record
the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this
manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model
Serial No.
2
92-BP
Purchase Date
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
(bottom)
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or
even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These
precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble
the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should
appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service
personnel.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water
or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it
containing liquids which might spill into any openings.
• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of
the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to
you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but
are not limited to, the following:
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources
such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively
bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy
objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone
could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or
an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet
using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in
lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in
the outlet.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the
instrument, or during electrical storms.
• Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings. Failure to do so
might result in overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off
the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the
outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor
can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the
electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an
electric plug with wet hands.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt
or dust which may have accumulated on it.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not
use new batteries together with old ones. Also, do not
mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries, or batteries from different makers, or
different types of batteries from the same maker, since
this can cause overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not
intended to be charged.
• When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to
be used for a long time, remove the batteries from the
instrument to prevent possible leakage of the battery
fluid.
• Keep batteries away from children.
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to
you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but
are not limited to, the following:
• If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked
fluid. If the battery fluid should come in contact with
your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with water
and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is corrosive and may
possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic
components, turn off the power for all components.
Before turning the power on or off for all components,
set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set
the volumes of all components at their minimum levels
and gradually raise the volume controls while playing
the instrument to set the desired listening level.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or
vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct
sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage
to the internal components.
• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products
such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this
might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position
where it might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected
adaptor and other cables.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do
not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or
chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. Also, do not
place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument,
since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on
the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the
buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time
at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can
cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
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REPLACING THE BACKUP BATTERY
• This instrument contains a non rechargeable internal
backup battery which permits internal data to remain
stored even when the power is off. When the backup
battery needs replacing, the message "Backup
Batt.Low" will display in the LCD display. When this
happens, immediately back up your data, then have
qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the backup
battery.
• Do not attempt to replace the backup battery yourself, in
order to prevent the possible serious hazards. Always
have qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the
backup battery.
• Never place the backup battery in a location that a child
can reach, since a child might accidentally swallow the
battery. If this should happen, consult a physician
immediately.
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SAVING USER DATA
• Always save data to a Memory Card (SmartMedia) frequently, in order to help prevent the loss of important
data due to a malfunction or user operating error.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage
caused by improper use or modifications to the
instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in
use.
Make sure to discard used batteries according to local
regulations.
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Contents
Meet the QY100.................................. 7
Power & Connections ........................ 8
Power Supply..........................................8
Using a Power Adaptor ....................8
Using Batteries.................................9
When to Replace the Batteries ......10
Setting Up.............................................11
The Connectors ..............................11
Audio Connections .........................14
MIDI Connections ..........................15
Connecting to a Personal
Computer .......................................16
The Controls...................................... 19
QY100 System Overview:
What It Is and What It Does............. 29
The Sequencer ...............................29
Tone Generator ..............................31
Effects ............................................32
Controller........................................32
Amp Simulator................................32
Guided Tour
Listen To the Demo.......................... 33
For Guitarists: Outstanding Amp
Simulation & Effects ........................ 36
Connection & Gain Adjustment ............36
Try Out the Preset Guitar Setups..........38
Customizing the Setups via the Amp
Simulator Parameters ...........................39
For Singers: Cool Vocal Processing 45
Connection & Gain Adjustment ............45
Try Out the Preset Microphone Setups 47
Customizing the Setups via the
Microphone Effect Parameters.............48
Instant Accompaniment .................. 53
But First … So You’ll Know What
We’re Talking About .............................53
Check Out the Preset Styles.................55
Add Chords & Play Along! ....................59
Record Your Own Chord
Progression & Pattern Changes...... 61
Fingered Chords .............................69
Tempo Changes, too … .................70
If You Make Mistakes …................70
Add Some Details to Complete the
Accompaniment ............................... 71
Voice Assignments ...............................71
Realtime Recording on the Sequencer
Tracks ...................................................73
About the “MULTI” Recording............. 80
Step Accompaniment Recording... 81
“Pt” — Step Record Pattern Changes .84
“Cd” — Step Record Chord Changes ..87
Step Sequencer Track Recording ... 91
Creating Original
Accompaniment Patterns................ 98
The Preset Phrases...............................98
Combining Phrases In the Pattern
Mode ..................................................100
Recording Original Phrases.................105
Realtime Phrase Recording ..........105
Step Phrase Recording................. 111
Pattern Voice mode ............................ 112
The Effect Send Display .....................113
Voice Editing .......................................115
Play Effects.........................................116
Reference Section
Playback Control ............................ 118
Play Effects.........................................124
Swing ...........................................126
Drum Table Remapping................128
The Song Voice Mode.................... 131
The Effect Send Display .....................136
Voice Editing .......................................138
Drum Edit ..................................... 142
The Song Jobs................................ 145
00 : Undo/Redo................................... 147
01 : Quantize.......................................148
02 : Modify Velocity ............................151
03 : Modify Gate Time ........................153
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Contents
04 : Crescendo....................................155
05 : Transpose ....................................157
06 : Shift Clock....................................158
07 : Chord Sort....................................160
08 : Chord Separate ............................161
09 : Copy Event ..................................162
10 : Erase Event..................................164
11 : Extract Event................................165
12 : Create Continuous .......................167
13 : Thin Out .......................................169
14 : Time Stretch ................................170
15 : Create Measure ...........................171
16 : Delete Measure ...........................172
17 : Copy Track ...................................173
18 : Mix Track .....................................174
19 : Clear Track ...................................175
20 : Expand Backing ...........................176
21 : Normalize.....................................177
22 : Copy Song ...................................178
23 : Clear Song ...................................179
24 : Song Name ..................................180
The Pattern Jobs ............................181
00 : Undo/Redo...................................183
01 : Quantize.......................................184
02 : Modify Velocity ............................187
03 : Modify Gate Time ........................189
04 : Crescendo....................................191
05 : Transpose ....................................193
06 : Shift Clock....................................194
07 : Chord Sort....................................196
08 : Chord Separate ............................197
09 : Copy Event ..................................198
10 : Erase Event..................................200
11 : Extract Event................................201
12 : Create Continuous .......................203
13 : Thin Out .......................................205
14 : Time Stretch ................................206
15 : Copy Phrase.................................207
16 : Get Phrase ...................................208
17: Put Phrase ....................................209
18 : Copy Track ...................................210
19 : Mix Track .....................................211
20 : Clear Track ...................................212
21 : Copy Pattern ................................213
22 : Clear Pattern ................................214
23 : Style Name .................................. 215
Editing Songs & Patterns .............. 216
Engaging the SONG or PATTERN
Edit Mode..................................... 216
Moving Around............................. 219
Change Mode Editing................... 220
Insert Mode Editing...................... 221
XG View ..............................................232
View Filter...........................................233
Phrase Table (Pattern Edit Only) .........234
Effects & Effect Editing .................. 236
Accessing & Editing the Effect
Parameters .........................................236
Effect Editing ......................................240
Utility Functions ............................. 242
Accessing the Utility Mode .......... 242
System Parameters......................244
MIDI Parameters ..........................247
Bulk Dump....................................250
Fingered Zone ..............................252
Memory Card Functions ................ 254
About SmartMedia™ Memory Cards .254
Compatible Memory Cards ..........255
Memory Card Capacity................. 255
Inserting and Removing Memory
Cards ............................................ 255
Format New Memory Cards
Before Use!.................................. 256
Handling Precautions....................256
Write-Protecting Memory Cards ..257
Back Up Your Data ....................... 257
Save ....................................................258
Load ....................................................262
Mk Dir (Make Directory) .....................265
Format ................................................268
Appendix ......................................... 270
Specifications......................................270
Troubleshooting ..................................272
Error Messages ..................................274
Glossary ..............................................277
Index ...................................................284
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Meet the QY100
16-track sequencer, 525-voice tone module, unmatched automatic accompaniment features and more all rolled into one! The
QY100 is a complete mini-studio for accompaniment and electronic
music production that you can use just about anywhere — at home
or on the road.
Guitarists! The practice and accompaniment tool you’ve been wait-
ing for is here! Use the QY100 as your private “band” to refine and
display your talents to the max.
Singers! Think of it as a fully programmable, very versatile accompa-
niment and “karaoke” machine complete with a range of superb
vocal effects.
Keyboard Players, Composers, & All Electronic Musicians! It’s all
here: the sequencer, the tone module, the advanced accompaniment
features. Everything you need to create even the most complex electronic music.
The screen displays as illustrated in this owner’s manual are for
instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat different
from the screens which appear on your instrument.
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Power & Connections
Power & Connections
Power Supply
Although the QY100 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or
batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible.
Moreover, an AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries
and does not deplete resources.
Using a Power Adaptor
Plug the DC output cable from a Yamaha PA-3B 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 socket.
AC power
PA-3B
CAUTION
• Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the specified unit or an appropriate
replacement provided by your Yamaha dealer to power the QY100. The use of an
incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the QY100, and might pose a
serious shock hazard!
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical
storms.
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socket.
Power & Connections
Using Batteries
Six 1.5V AA size (LR6) or equivalent batteries must first be installed
in the battery compartment. Alkaline batteries are recommended for longer
life.
Never mix battery types, such as alkaline batteries with manganese batteries or batteries from different makers.
z
Open Battery Compartment Cover
Open the battery compartment cover — located on the
instrument’s bottom panel — by pressing down on the grooved
section of the cover and sliding in the direction of the arrow, as
shown in the illustration.
x
Insert Batteries
Insert the six batteries, being careful to follow the polarity
markings on the bottom panel.
c
Replace Cover
Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks
firmly in place.
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Power & Connections
When to Replace the Batteries
When the batteries run down, the following display will appear:
When the batteries run down more seriously, “Power Batt.End”
message will appear. In this case, memory card functions are no longer
accessible.
When this display appears, replace the batteries with a complete set
of six new batteries. NEVER mix old and new batteries!
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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.
• If keeping the batteries and memory card inserted, a small current flows through the
instrument. When the memory card is not used, remove the memory card from the
CARD slot.
Power & Connections
Setting Up
What you will connect the QY100 to, and what you will connect to
the QY100, will depend entirely on your individual requirements, and it
would be impossible to cover all possibilities here. A few examples are provided below to help you get started.
The Connectors
Rear Panel
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Right Side Panel
u
q
DC IN Jack
This jack is only used when you are powering the QY100
from an optional AC adaptor instead of batteries. The DC output
cable from an optional Yamaha PA-3B AC Power Adaptor is
plugged in here.
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NOTE
• The batteries are automatically disconnected when a plug is inserted
into the DC IN jack.
(→ page 8)
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Power & Connections
MIDI IN & OUT Connectors
w
If you plan to use a MIDI keyboard or other instrument to
play and program the QY100, it should be connected to QY100
MIDI IN connector (see “MIDI Connections,” on page 15). The
MIDI OUT connector can be connected to an external tone generator if you want to drive external voices from the QY100
sequencer, or a MIDI data recorder such as the Yamaha MDF3 if
you want to store your songs and patterns to floppy disk.
LINE OUT/PHONES Jack
e
This miniature stereo phone jack can be used to connect
the output of the QY100 to a stereo sound system, or a pair of
stereo headphones with a miniature stereo phone plug can be
plugged in here for convenient monitoring (see “Audio Connections,” on page 14). The output level is adjusted via the VOLUME
control on the left side panel.
r
TO HOST Connector & HOST SELECT Switch
(→ pages 15, 16)
This jack and selector switch allow direct connection to a
personal computer without the need for a separate MIDI interface. See “Connecting To a Personal Computer” on page 16 for
details.
(→ pages 15, 16)
(→ page 14)
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FOOT SW Jack
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An optional FC-4 or FC-5 foot switch can be connected
here to perform a number of switching functions. The footswitch
function is selected via the UTILITY functions described on page
245.
Song and Pattern Playback:
start and stop song or pattern playback.
Section Switching:
QY100’s various style “sections” (e.g. INTRO, MAIN A, FILL
AB, etc.) during song or pattern playback.
(→ page 245)
The footswitch can be used to
The footswitch can be used to select the
Power & Connections
Amp Simulator Switching:
The footswitch can be used to
switch the specified sections of the QY100 amp simulator in
or out. The foot switch can be used to bypass the preamp section only (delay when a microphone setup is selected), the
reverb effect only, the chorus effect only, or all three simultaneously (pages 44 and 52).
y
GUITAR/MIC INPUT Jack
(→ pages 36, 45)
Connect your guitar or microphone here to use the
QY100’s superlative guitar and vocal effects. The GAIN control
next to the GUITAR/MIC input jack allows matching with a wide
range of guitars and microphones.
CAUTION
• When connecting a microphone to the QY100 GUITAR/MIC input, be
sure that a microphone amp simulator setup is selected first (page 48).
Loud feedback may occur if one of the guitar setups is selected.
CARD Slot
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(→ page 254)
The QY100 CARD slot accepts standard memory cards for
convenient storage of settings and sequences. Card access and
operations are described on page 254.
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Power & Connections
Audio Connections
The simplest way to monitor the QY100 sound is via a pair of stereo
headphones (miniature stereo phone plug type) plugged into the LINE OUT/
PHONES jack. If you want to use an external stereo sound system, however, use the supplied “Y” cable (miniature stereo phone plug to dual RCA
pin plugs) to connect the LINE OUT/PHONES jack to the inputs of a stereo
sound system. The white RCA pin plug goes to the left-channel input of
your stereo sound system and the red plug goes to the right-channel input.
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LR
Stereo Sound System
CAUTION
• Make sure that both the QY100 and your sound system are turned OFF (STANDBY)
when making connections.
Power & Connections
MIDI Connections
Although the QY100 can be played and programmed from the builtin micro-keyboard, an external MIDI keyboard connected to the MIDI IN
connector provides the added advantages of standard keyboard size and
key velocity sensivity (if your keyboard has a velocity-sensitive keyboard).
Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the keyboard to the MIDI IN connector of the QY100, and make sure that the QY100 HOST SELECT switch is
set to MIDI. The connected MIDI keyboard will play the voice assigned to
the currently selected sequencer track. See page 71 for instructions on
how to assign different voices to the sequencer tracks.
(HOST SELECT switch
is set to MIDI)
External MIDI Keyboard
MIDI OUT
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Power & Connections
Connecting to a Personal Computer
Although the QY100 can be connected to a personal computer via
the MIDI IN/OUT connectors and a MIDI interface, the TO HOST connector
and selector switch allow direct connection to Apple Macintosh, or IBM-PC/
AT series personal computers for sequencing and other music applications
without the need for a separate MIDI interface.
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IMPORTANT!
• If the QY100 is to be connected to a computer via the TO HOST connector and a
MIDI controller via the MIDI IN connector, the “echo back”(or “MIDI Thru” etc) function of the music software or sequencer you are using must be turned “on” so that
the MIDI note data from the controller is returned to the QY100 and any subsequent
devices connected to the QY100 MIDI OUT connector.
Tone Generator
MIDI Controller
(MIDI Keyboard etc)
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI
IN
QY100
MIDI
OUT
Personal Computer
echo back = ON
TO HOST
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Power & Connections
●
Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series Computer
Connect the TO HOST connector of the QY100 to the
modem or printer port on your Macintosh, depending on which
port your MIDI software is using for MIDI data communication,
using a standard Macintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable. Set the
HOST SELECT switch to the “Mac” position.
You may also have to make other MIDI interface settings
on the computer side, depending on the type of software you use
(refer to your software owner’s manual). In any case the clock
speed should be set to 1 MHz.
“Mac” Cable Connections
TO HOST
connector
MINI DIN
8-PIN
2 (HSK i)1
MINI DIN
1 (HSK 0)2
8-PIN
5 (RxD-)3
4 GND4
3 (TxD-)5
8 (RxD+)6
7 (GP i)7
6 (TxD+)8
Modem or
printer port
• 8-pin system peripheral cable.
• Data transfer rate: 31,250 bps.
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Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer
Connect the TO HOST connector of the QY100 to the RS232C port on your IBM computer, using a standard 8-pin MINI
DIN → 9-pin D-SUB cross cable. Set the HOST SELECT switch to
the “PC-2” position.
Refer to your software owner’s manual for information on
any settings you might have to make on the computer side.
“PC-2” Cable Connections
TO HOST
connector
MINI DIN
8-PIN
8 (CTS)1
7 (RST)2
4 5 (GND)
8
2 (RxD)3
3 (TxD) 5
D-SUB
9-PIN
RS-232C
port
• 8-pin mini DIN → 9-pin D-SUB cable.
• Data transfer rate: 38,400 bps.
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Power & Connections
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Connecting to a USB interface
(such as the Yamaha UX256)
If your computer does not have an RS-232C port or
modem/printer port, the QY100 can be connected via a separate
USB interface such as the Yamaha UX256.
Connect the USB port of your UX256 or other USB interface to the USB port on your computer using a USB cable. Install
the appropriate driver software on your computer (the driver software should be supplied with the USB interface. Connect the TO
HOST connector or MIDI IN/OUT connector of the QY100 to your
USB interface. For detailed information, refer to the owner’s man-
ual that came with your USB interface.
Computer
(sequencer software)
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USB cable
UX256
QY100
If necessary, attach the included rubber feet to the bottom of the
QY100 as shown in the following illustration.
MODEL
Rubber feet
The Controls
The Controls
The QY100 has fairly simple, consistent control interface that,
once understood, makes operation fast and easy, no matter what
operation you are performing. If you read through this section carefully, and try out the procedures in the ”TRY THIS” sections, you
should have no problem accessing and operating the QY100’s many
advanced features.
Left Side Panel
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Rear Panel
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Front Panel
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!8
The Controls
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!2
POWER Switch
q
Slide to the “ON” position to turn the QY100 on, or to the
“STANDBY” position to turn it off.
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LCD Display & CONTRAST Control
This large multi-function liquid crystal display panel shows
all parameters and prompts you need to operate the QY100 with
optimum ease and efficiency.
Use the CONTRAST control on the rear panel to achieve
the best display visibility (LCD visibility varies greatly with viewing
angle and lighting).
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!0
!1
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[SONG] Button
e
Use this button to select the QY100 SONG mode from any
other mode, and to switch between the SONG, SONG VOICE,
and SONG EFFECT displays.
The Controls
TRY 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
changes. The [SONG]
button calls the SONG,
SONG VOICE, and
SONG EFFECT displays
in sequence. The order
in which the displays is
selected is reversed if
you press the [SONG]
button while holding the
[SHIFT] button.
SONG display
SONG VOICE display
SONG EFFECT display
r [PATTERN] Button
The [PATTERN] button selects the QY100 PATTERN mode
from any other mode, and switches between the PATTERN, PATTERN VOICE, and PATTERN EFFECT displays.
t [SHIFT] Button
The [SHIFT] button modifies the function of certain other
buttons in certain situations (e.g. it reverses the order in which
the [SONG] or [PATTERN] displays are selected, as described
above). It also allows direct numeric entry via the black micro-keyboard keys (numbered 1 through 0). Situations in which the
[SHIFT] button can be used will be described where appropriate in
the manual.
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y [EXIT] Button
No matter where you are in the QY100 display hierarchy,
the [EXIT] button will take to the next highest level (effectively
“backing up” one step — unless you’re already at the top display).
u Cursor Buttons
These 4 buttons move the “cursor” around the display
screen, highlighting the various parameters that are available for
editing (the QY100 cursor appears as a dark block with inverse
characters).
TRY THIS:
Select the SONG mode display (use the [SONG] button, as
described above), then try using the cursor buttons to
move the cursor around the screen.
i [-1/NO] and [+1/YES] Buttons
These buttons are used to edit (change the value of) the
parameter at which the cursor is currently located. The [-1/NO]
button decrements (decreases stepwise) the value of the
selected parameter, while the [+1/YES] button increments
(increases stepwise) the parameter. Press either button briefly to
decrement or increment the parameter by one, or hold the button
for continous decrementing of incrememnting in the specified
direction.
The [-1/NO] and [+1/YES] buttons are also used to respond
to “Are you sure?” prompts when they appear. Press [+1/YES] to
go ahead with the operation, or [-1/NO] to cancel.
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NOTE
• For even faster decrementing or incrementing, press the opposite increment/decrement button while holding the button corresponding to the
direction you want to increment/decrement in.
TRY THIS:
Select the SONG mode display (use the [SONG] button, as
described above), use the cursor buttons to select the
transpose parameter (“TRNS” on the display), then try
using the [-1/NO] and [+1/YES] buttons to change its value.
Set it back to “+00” before continuing.
The Controls
o [MENU] and Function Buttons
The [MENU] button calls a menu of functions or sub-modes
that can be accessed from the current QY100 mode, and the
function buttons (the four small buttons to the right of the display)
select the corresponding item from the menu that appears on the
display.
The function buttons can also be used, as shown below,
with the [SHIFT] button, instead of calling a menu with the
[MENU] button.
• Pressing the top function
button while holding the
Assignment to black keys
[SHIFT] button calls a display showing drum
instrument assignments
to each micro keyboard
key at the current octave
setting.
Assignment to white keys
• Pressing the second
function button while
holding the [SHIFT] button calls the Used Memory display.
• Pressing the bottom function button while holding the [SHIFT]
button executes the Undo/Redo job for immediately previous
edit. (Refer to “Undo/Redo” on page 147).
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TRY THIS:
Select the SONG mode display
(use the [SONG] button, as
described above), then press the
[MENU] button. You should see
the menu shown on the right:
Next press the second function
button (the one immediately to
the right of “Job” on the menu)
to call the SONG mode Job List:
You can now use the cursor but-
tons (up and down only) to select
the various items in the Job List.
Leave the display as it is for now,
and read about the [ENTER] but-
ton, below.
!0 [ENTER] Button
In addition to “entering” chords in the SONG and PATTERN
modes (which we’ll learn about later), the [ENTER] button is used
to “enter” a selected menu function.
TRY THIS:
Assuming that you’ve gone
through the “TRY THIS:” proce-
dure for the [MENU] and Func-
tion buttons, above, you should
now have the SONG mode Job
List on your QY100 screen. Use
the cursor buttons (up and down
only) to select job number 02
“Modify Velocity”. Now press the [ENTER] button to actu-
ally engage the Modify Velocity job — the display should
look like this:
Since we don’t really want to use the Modify Velocity job,
press the [EXIT] button twice (or the [SONG] button once)
to go back to the SONG mode.
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!1 Sequencer Buttons
The sequencer buttons control recording and playback in
the SONG and PATTERN modes, and allow you to locate a specific measure within a song or pattern. Their layout and functions
are similar to the transport controls on a tape recorder.
[●] RECORD READY: Press this button to engage the
record ready mode. You have to press the START
button to actually start recording.
[■] STOP: Press to stop recording or playback.
[>] START: Press to start recording or playback.
[p] GO TO TOP: This button takes you directly to the
first measure (the “top”) of the current song or pattern.
[r] MOVE BACK: Press briefly to move back one mea-
sure, or hold for continuous scrolling.
[f] MOVE FORWARD: Press briefly to move forward
one measure, or hold for continuous scrolling.
!2 Micro Keyboard
This tiny 2-octave keyboard makes it possible to program
the QY100 anywhere, anytime, without having to connect an
external MIDI keyboard. It’s even polyphonic, so you can directly
enter chords as well as single notes. The only thing it lacks is
velocity sensitivity. The QY100 does, however, accept velocity
information from an external MIDI keyboard.
When programming accompaniment tracks the micro-keyboard is also used to specify the chord roots and types to be
entered.
TRY THIS:
In the SONG mode, use the cur-
sor buttons to place the cursor at
the track 1 position (“1” on the
display).
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Now play the micro keyboard. You should hear the voice
that is currently assigned to sequencer track 1.
In the SONG mode, the micro keyboard plays the voice
assigned to the currently selected track (unless you’re
recording the chord track, in which case it is used to spec-
ify chords).
!3 Octave Buttons
Since the 2-octave range of the micro-keyboard is not
enough for serious music programming, the [OCT DOWN] and
[OCT UP] buttons allow the pitch of the keyboard to be shifted up
or down in octave steps, over a range of 8 octaves. Each time the
[OCT DOWN] button is pressed the pitch of the keyboard is
shifted down by one octave, until the lower limit is reached. The
[OCT UP] button shifts the pitch of the keyboard up in the same
way. The number of octaves the pitch of the micro-keyboard has
been shifted down or up is shown by the octave indicator in the
upper left corner of the display — the number of arrows indicates
the number of octaves shifted in the corresponding direction.
Pressing the [OCT DOWN] and [OCT UP] buttons simultaneously shifts the pitch to ±0.
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Octave indicator
When recording the accompaniment chord tracks in the
step mode, the [OCT DOWN] button is used to specify the bass
note for chords, while the [OCT UP] button is used to enter syncopated chords.
While playing a note on the micro-keyboard, the [OCT
DOWN] button will shift the pitch of the note up while held, and
the [OCT UP] button will apply modulation while held.
The Controls
!4 VOLUME Control
The VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the sound
delivered via the LINE OUT/PHONES jack. Slide the control
toward “MAX.” to increase the volume or toward “MIN.” to
decrease the volume.
CAUTION
• Set the VOLUME control to “MIN.” when connecting the QY100 to a
sound system for the first time, then gradually raise the volume level
until the required listening level is reached. This simple precaution can
prevent unexpectedly high volume levels from damaging your speaker
system (and maybe even your ears!).
!5 GAIN Control & PEAK Indicator (
→
pages 36, 45)
Use the GAIN control on the rear panel to adjust the QY100
input gain to match your guitar or microphone. If the PEAK indicator LED next to the [PARAMETER] button light more than just
occasionally as you play or sing, the GAIN setting is too high. The
PEAK indicator should flash only briefly on the highest transient
peaks.
!6 [CARD] Button (
→
page 254)
Accesses the QY100’s memory card functions: Save, Load,
Make Directory, and Format. Settings and sequences can be
saved to and loaded from standard memory cards for convenient,
high-volume storage and portability. The CARD functions are only
available when an appropriate memory card is installed in the
CARD slot on the right side panel. See page 254 for details on the
types of memory cards that can be used and the QY100’s card
functions.
!7 [AMP SIMULATOR] Button & Indicator (
→
pages 44, 52)
Turns the specified section(s) of the QY100 amp simulator
stage on or off. The [AMP SIMULATOR] button alternately turns
the amp simulator preamp section (delay effect when a microphone setup is selected), the reverb effect, the chorus effect, or
all three on and off depending on the setting of the “On/Off”
parameter described on pages 44 and 52. The button’s indicator
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goes out when the selected sections are bypassed. The same
function can be assigned to an optional FC-4 or FC-5 footswitch
connected to the rear panel FOOT SW jack (page 12).
!8 [PARAMETER] Button (
→
pages 38, 47)
Accesses the QY100 amp simulator setups and parameters
for guitar and microphone input. See pages 38 and 47 for details.
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QY100 System Overview: What It Is and What It Does
QY100 System Overview:
What It Is and What It Does
This section offers a broad look at the overall QY100 system
and how the various features work together … but if you’d rather
jump right in start playing, skip ahead. Come back and read this section when you’re ready.
QY100
LINE OUT/
Sequencer
• 16 sequencer tracks
• 8 accompaniment
tracks
MIDI
Tone Generator Effects
messages
• 525 voices
• 22 drum kits
Audio
signals
Effects
• reverb, delay,
• reverb, delay,
modulation,
modulation,
distortion, etc
distortion, etc
Audio
signals
LINE OUT/
PHONES
PHONES
Audio signals
MIDI messages MIDI messages
Controller
• built-in micro keyboard
Amp Simulator
• 18 guitar setups
• 5 microphone
setups
GUITAR/MIC
INPUT
The Sequencer
16 Sequencer Tracks
You can individually assign any of the QY100’s 525 normal voices or
22 drum kits to the sequencer tracks and record anything you like via the
micro-keyboard or a MIDI keyboard or other type of MIDI controller connected to the MIDI IN connector. Think of each sequencer track as a “part”
of your composition: the piano part, the bass part, etc. You can separately
record up to 16 parts which can be played back simultaneously to create
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complex musical structures and rich textures. Of course you can also use
just two or three tracks for simpler arrangements. If you’re a guitar player,
for example, you might only need to create a drum and bass track to play
along with.
The sequencer tracks can be recorded in real time using the
“replace” or “overdub” recording mode. When you use the “replace”
mode anything you use will replace (overwrite) any material that was previously on the same section of the track being recorded. The “overdub”
mode, on the other hand, lets you add new material to a previouslyrecorded track without erasing the previous data. This lets you build up a
track bit by bit without having to play the entire part all at once. Another
option is the “step” record mode in which you can enter notes one at a
time to create extremely fast or complex passages that would be difficult to
record in real time. The “step” mode is also useful for adding finishing
touches to tracks recorded in real time. Finally, there’s a “multi” record
mode in which all 16 sequencer tracks tracks can be recorded simultaneously — a great feature for transferring MIDI data to the QY100 from
another sequencer.
8 Accompaniment Tracks
The QY100 accompaniment tracks are what make it a versatile but
surprisingly easy-to-use accompaniment machine. Rather than recording
individual notes or chords as on the “sequencer” tracks described above,
accompaniments are produced by specifying a sequence of “patterns” to
be played (we will take a brief look at patterns — in the “Instant Accompaniment” section on page 53). In addition to 128 preset accompaniment
“styles”, each with 6 variation “patterns” (for details about styles and patterns, see page 53), the QY100 provides memory for up to 64 original
styles that you can record yourself. Chord changes are programmed simply
by entering the name of the chord (you can do this via the micro-keyboard
simply by pressing the appropriate key), and you can specify the bass note
for the chord as well as syncopated chord timing for maximum versatility in
creating accompaniments for any type of music. The entire accompaniment
is automatically re-harmonized to match the chords you specify. What all
this means is that you can put together great-sounding accompaniments in
a fraction of the time it would take using a conventional sequencer, so you
spend less time programming and more time creating and playing.
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