Yamaha QY70 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: Do not place this product in a position
where anyone could walk on, trip over ,or roll
anything over po w er 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.
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 you 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.
ENVIRONMENT AL 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. You
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.
Purchase Date
92-BP
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
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 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 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.
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.
• 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.
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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 instrument is not to be in use for a long time,
remove the batteries from it, in order to prevent possible fluid leakage from the battery.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• 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.
• 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 or plastic 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.
■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 panel. When this happens,
immediately back up your data (using an external device such as the floppy disk-based Yamaha MIDI Data
Filer MDF2), 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.
■SAVING USER DATA
• Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha
MIDI Data Filer MDF2, 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
1: The QY70 — An Overview ............. 5
Sequencer Functions....................... 6
Accompaniment Sequencing .......... 7
Voices & Effects .............................. 8
2: Power & Connections ....................9
Power Supply ........................................ 9
Using Batteries ................................ 9
When to Replace the Batteries ..... 10
Using a Power Adaptor ................. 11
Setting Up ............................................12
The Connectors ............................. 12
Audio Connections ........................ 14
MIDI Connections ......................... 15
Connecting to a Personal
Computer ...................................... 16
About the MIDI Driver ...................19
3: The Controls ................................. 22
4: Play the Demo Songs .................. 31
5: Easy Accompaniment ..................33
Selecting & Playing the Preset
Patterns ............................................... 33
Changing Chords ...........................39
Fingered Chord Function ...............43
Preset Chord Templates ................ 43
Record a Complete Accompaniment ...44
Realtime Accompaniment
Recording ...................................... 44
Recording Tempo Changes ........... 50
Step Accompaniment Recording... 51
■ “Pt” — Step Record Pattern
Changes ........................................ 54
■ “Cd” — Step Record Chord
Changes ........................................ 57
6: The Song Voice Mode.................. 61
The Effect Send Display ...................... 66
Voice Editing ........................................ 68
Drum Edit ...................................... 72
7: Creating A Complete Song ......... 75
Recording the Sequencer Tracks ......... 75
Preparing to Record
— Voice Assignments ...................75
Realtime Sequencer Track
Recording ...................................... 76
Step Sequencer Track Recording .. 81
8: Playback Control .......................... 88
Play Effects ..........................................94
Groove Quantization ...................... 96
Drum Table Remapping .................98
9: The Song Jobs............................ 101
00 : Undo/Redo .................................. 103
01 : Quantize ..................................... 104
02 : Modify Velocity ........................... 107
03 : Modify Gate Time ....................... 109
04 : Crescendo .................................. 111
05 : Transpose ................................... 113
06 : Shift Clock .................................. 114
07 : Chord Sort .................................. 116
08 : Chord Separate ........................... 117
09 : Copy Event ................................. 118
10 : Erase Event ................................ 120
11 : Extract Event .............................. 121
12 : Create Continuous ...................... 123
13 : Thin Out ...................................... 125
14 : Time Stretch ............................... 126
15 : Create Measure .......................... 127
16 : Delete Measure .......................... 128
17 : Copy Track .................................. 129
18 : Mix Track .................................... 130
19 : Clear Track .................................. 131
20 : Expand Backing .......................... 132
21 : Normalize .................................... 133
22 : Copy Song .................................. 134
23 : Clear Song .................................. 135
24 : Song Name ................................. 136
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Contents
10: Creating Original Accompaniment
Patterns ..................................... 137
The Preset Phrases ........................... 137
Combining Phrases In the Pattern
Mode ................................................. 139
Recording Original Phrases ............... 144
Realtime Phrase Recording ......... 144
Step Phrase Recording ................150
Pattern Voice mode ........................... 151
The Effect Send Display .................... 152
Voice Editing ...................................... 154
Play Effects ........................................ 155
11: The Pattern Jobs ......................157
00 : Undo/Redo .................................. 159
01 : Quantize ..................................... 160
02 : Modify Velocity ........................... 163
03 : Modify Gate Time ....................... 165
04 : Crescendo .................................. 167
05 : Transpose ................................... 169
06 : Shift Clock .................................. 170
07 : Chord Sort .................................. 172
08 : Chord Separate ........................... 173
09 : Copy Event ................................. 174
10 : Erase Event ................................ 176
11 : Extract Event .............................. 177
12 : Create Continuous ...................... 179
13 : Thin Out ...................................... 181
14 : Time Stretch ............................... 182
15 : Copy Phrase ............................... 183
16 : Get Phrase .................................. 184
17: Put Phrase ................................... 185
18 : Copy Track .................................. 186
19 : Mix Track .................................... 187
20 : Clear Track .................................. 188
21 : Copy Pattern ............................... 189
22 : Clear Pattern ............................... 190
23 : Style Name ................................. 191
12: Editing Songs & Patterns ........192
Engaging the SONG or PATTERN
Edit Mode ....................................192
Moving Around ............................195
Change Mode Editing ..................196
Insert Mode Editing .....................197
XG View ............................................. 208
View Filter .......................................... 209
Phrase Table (Pattern Edit Only) ........ 210
13: Effects & Effect Editing ............ 212
Accessing & Editing the Effect
Parameters ........................................ 212
Effect Editing ..................................... 216
14: Utility Functions ....................... 218
Accessing the Utility Mode ......... 218
System Parameters .....................220
MIDI Parameters ......................... 222
Bulk Dump ................................... 225
Fingered Zone ............................. 227
15: Appendix ................................... 229
Specifications .................................... 229
Troubleshooting ................................. 231
Error Messages ................................. 233
Glossary ............................................. 235
Index .................................................. 242
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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T h e Q Y 7 0 — A n O v e r v i e w
T h e Q Y 7 0 — A n O v e r v i e w
The QY70 is a sophisticated music production system with a
16-track sequencer, a high-quality tone generator that provides 519
voices and 20 drum kits, and advanced auto-accompaniment capability all integrated in a compact, easy-to-handle package. It also features
a built-in micro-keyboard for easy programming without an external
MIDI keyboard.
QY70
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Sequencer
• 16 sequencer tracks
• 8 accompaniment
tracks
MIDI messages MIDI messages
• built-in micro keyboard
MIDI
messages
Controller
Tone Generator Effects
• 519 voices
• 20 drum kits
Audio
signals
• reverb, delay,
modulation,
distortion, etc
Audio
signals
LINE OUT/
PHONES
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Sequencer Functions
The QY70 sequencer has 16 “normal” sequencer tracks to which
you can individually assign any of the internal voices and record either via
the QY70’s own micro keyboard or an external keyboard connected to the
QY70 MIDI IN connector. In the “replace” real-time record mode the QY70
records exactly what you play as you play it; the “overdub” real-time
record mode lets you add new material to a previously recorded track; and
the step record mode allows notes to be entered one at a time. The step
record mode lets you record extremely fast or complex passages that
would be impossible to play in real time. It’s also useful for adding finishing
touches to tracks recorded in real time. There’s also a “multi” real-time
record mode in which all 16 sequencer tracks can be recorded simultaneously.
The QY70 provides an extensive range of advanced editing functions
that make modifying and refining your recorded data an easy, efficient
process.
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Accompaniment Sequencing
The QY70 features a unique accompaiment system that makes it
easy to create complete accompaniments for any type of music. Accompaniments are produced by specifying a sequence of “patterns” to be played
rather than by recording individual notes or chords. The QY70 provides 128
preset accompaniment “styles”, and memory for up to 64 original user
“styles” that you can record yourself. Each “style” can have 6 variation
“patterns” — intro, main A, main B, fill AB, fill BA, and an ending — that
you can sequence, along with chord changes, to quickly create complete
accompaniment tracks. Chord changes are programmed simply by entering
the name of the chord — Yamaha’s advanced ABC (Auto Bass Chord) autoaccompaniment system automatically re-harmonizes the patterns accordingly. The QY70’s accompaniment sequencing features mean you can whip
up a complete accompaniment in a fraction of the time it would normally
take, significantly simplifying and speeding up the overall production
process.
128 preset accompaniment “styles” each with 6 variation “patterns”
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STYLE 001
INTRO MAIN A MAIN B FILL AB FILL BA ENDING
STYLE 128
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Voices & Effects
The QY70’s internal tone generator, compatible with XG and GM
format, provides 519 top-quality voices plus 20 complete drum kits with
different drum and percussion instruments assigned to different notes. You
can assign any of these voices to the sequencer tracks and patterns, or
play them from an external keyboard or other MIDI controller via the MIDI
interface, or directly from a personal computer. The QY70 also features a
high-quality internal DSP (Digital Signal Processor) system which provides a
range of reverb, delay, modulation, distortion and other effects in three
individually programmable groups so you can produce a polished sound
without the need for external equipment.
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DETAIL
• See the List Book for a complete list of the QY70 voices.
• The QY70 effects are described on page 212.
GM(General MIDI) System Level 1
“GM System Level 1” is a standard specification that defines
the arrangement of voices in a tone generator and its MIDI
functionality, ensuring that data can be played back with
substantially the same sounds on any GM-compatible tone generator,
regardless of its manufacturer or model.
Tone generators and song data that meet the “GM System Level 1” bear
this GM logo.
XG
“XG” is a tone generator format that expands the voice
arrangement of the “GM System Level 1” specification to
meet the ever-increasing demands of today’s computer
peripheral environment, providing richer expressive power while maintaining
upward compatibility of data. “XG” greatly expands “GM System Level 1”
by defining the ways in which voices are expanded or edited and structure
and type of effects.
When commercially available song data bearing the XG logo is played back
on a tone generator which bears the XG logo, you will enjoy a full musical
experience that includes unlimited expansion voices and effect functions.
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Power Supply
Your QY70 will run either from batteries or an optional AC adaptor.
Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to
use.
Using Batteries
Six 1.5V AA size (SUM-3 or R6P) 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.
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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.
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C 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
QY70, the sound may become distorted and the following display will
appear:
When this display appears, replace the batteries with a complete set
of six new batteries. NEVER mix old and new batteries!
■
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.
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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.
DC IN
AC power
PA-3B
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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 QY70. The use of an
incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the QY70, and might pose a
serious shock hazard!
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical
storms.
socket.
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Setting Up
What you will connect the QY70 to, and what you will connect to the
QY70, 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
r
q DC IN Jack
This jack is only used when you are powering the QY70
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.
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w MIDI IN & OUT Connectors
If you plan to use a MIDI keyboard or other instrument to
play and program the QY70, it should be connected to QY70
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 QY70
sequencer, or a MIDI data recorder such as the Yamaha MDF2 if
you want to store your songs and patterns to floppy disk (page
225).
e LINE OUT/PHONES Jack
This miniature stereo phone jack can be used to connect
the output of the QY70 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
This jack and selector switch (the switch is on the side
panel) 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.
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Audio Connections
The simplest way to monitor the QY70 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 rightchannel input.
LINE OUT /
PHONES
14
LR
Stereo Sound System
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CAUTION!
• Make sure that both the QY70 and your sound system are turned OFF when
making connections.
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MIDI Connections
Although the QY70 can be played and programmed from the built-in
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 QY70, and make sure that the QY70 HOST SELECT switch is set
to MIDI. The connected MIDI keyboard will play the voice assigned to the
currently selected sequencer track. See page 61 for instructions on how to
assign different voices to the sequencer tracks.
OUT —— MIDI —— IN
(HOST SELECT switch
is set to MIDI)
MIDI OUT
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External MIDI Keyboard
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Connecting to a Personal Computer
Although the QY70 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, IBM-PC/
AT, or NEC PC-9801/9821 series personal computers for sequencing and
other music applications without the need for a separate MIDI interface.
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IMPORTANT!
• If the QY70 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 QY70 and any
subsequent devices connected to the QY70 MIDI OUT connector.
Tone Generator
MIDI Controller
(MIDI Keyboard etc)
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI
IN
QY70
MIDI
OUT
Personal Computer
echo back = ON
TO HOST
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● Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series Computer
Connect the TO HOST connector of the QY70 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
2
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.
● Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer
Connect the TO HOST connector of the QY70 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. Use a “PC-1” type cable if your
computer uses a 25-pin serial port.
• Data transfer rate: 38,400 bps.
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● Connecting to an NEC PC-9801/9821 Series Computer
The NEC PC-9801/9821 computers are widely used in
Japan. Connect the TO HOST connector of the QY70 to the RS232C port on your NEC computer, using a standard 8-pin MINI
DIN → 25-pin D-SUB cross cable. Set the HOST SELECT switch
to the “PC-1” position if you use Windows3.1, and to the “PC-2”
position if you use Windows95.
Refer to your software owner’s manual for information on
any settings you might have to make on the computer side.
“PC-1” Cable Connections
TO HOST
connector
MINI DIN
8-PIN
5 (CTS)1
4 (RTS)2
4 7 (GND)
8
3 (RxD)3
2 (TxD) 5
D-SUB
25-PIN
RS-232C
port
• 8-pin mini DIN → 25-pin D-SUB cable. Use a “PC-2” type cable if your
computer uses a 9-pin serial port.
• Data transfer rate: 31,250 bps.
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NOTE
• If your system doesn’t work properly with the connections and settings
listed above, your software may require different settings. Check your
software operation manual and set the HOST SELECT switch to the
position provides the appropriate data transfer rate.
• If you use Windows95 or Windows3.1 in your computer, the appropriate “MIDI driver” needs to be installed. See page 19 for details.
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About the MIDI Driver
If you use Windows95 or Windows3.1 in your computer, the appro-
priate “MIDI driver” needs to be installed.
First connect your QY70 to the computer via the TO HOST jack as
shown above, and install the Yamaha CBX Driver for Windows95 (if you
use Windows95) or the Yamaha CBX-T3 Driver (if you use Windows3.1)
from the supplied floppy disk labelled “QY Data Filer” as follows.
(For details about each MIDI driver, refer to the “Readme” file
contained within each MIDI driver’s folder in the floppy disk.)
● Installing the Yamaha CBX Driver for Windows95
Z Insert the floppy disk labelled “QY Data Filer for Windows”
into the floppy disk drive.
X Double click “Add New Hardware” in the Control Panel.
The “Add New Hardware Wizard” will appear.
C Click “Next”.
V When you are asked if you want to auto-detect the new
hardware, click “No” and then click “Next”.
B In the hardware screen choose “Sound, Video and Game
Controllers” and click “Next”.
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N Click the “Have Disk” button.
M Type in the name of the floppy disk drive where the floppy
disk is inserted, and the name of the directory containing the
driver. After that, click “OK”.
For example, if you inserted the disk in drive A,
you should type as follows:
A:\MIDIDRV
If you inserted the disk in drive B, you should type
as follows:
B:\MIDIDRV
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< In the “Select Device” screen you will see “Yamaha CBX
Driver for Windows95”. Click “OK”.
> Click “Finish”.
? The “YAMAHA CBX Driver Setup” dialog box appears after
the drivers are finished copying. Choose the desired COM port
and click “OK”. (The QY70 doesn’t support the Multi-port
feature) The “Do you want to restart Windows?” dialog will
appear.
[ Remove the floppy disk and click “OK” to activate the new
driver.
This completes installation of the MIDI driver.
Remember to set the Host Select switch to PC-2 when
you connect your QY70 to an IBM-PC/AT series or NEC PC-9801/
9821 series computer.
● Installing the Yamaha CBX-T3 Driver (for Windows3.1)
Z Insert the floppy disk labelled “QY Data Filer for Windows”
into the floppy disk drive.
X Double click the “Control Panel” icon typically found in the
Main Group of the Program Manager window.
The Control Panel window will appear.
C Double click the “Drivers” icon in the Control Panel window.
The “Drivers” dialog box will appear.
V Click the “Add” button. The “Add” dialog box will appear.
B Select “Unlisted or Updated Driver” from the list box and click
“OK”.
The “Install Driver” dialog box will appear.
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N Type in the name of the floppy disk drive where the floppy
disk is inserted, and the name of the directory containing the
driver.
For example, if you inserted the disk in drive A of
an IBM-PC/AT series computer, you should type as
follows:
A:\IBMPC
If you inserted the disk in drive B of an NEC PC9801/9821 series, you should type as follows:
B:\NECPC98
Click “OK”.
The “Add Unlisted or Updated Driver” dialog box will
appear.
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M With the “Yamaha CBXT3 Serial Driver” highlighted, click
“OK”.
The “Yamaha CBX-T3 Serial Driver Setup” dialog box will
appear.
< Click the desired COM port to select it, then click “OK”.
The System Setup dialog box will appear.
> Click “Restart” to make the added driver effective.
This completes installation of the MIDI driver.
Remember to set the Host Select switch to PC-2 when
you connect your QY70 to an IBM-PC/AT series, or PC-1 when
you connect to an NEC PC-9801/9821 series.
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T h e C o n t r o l s
The QY70 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 QY70’s many
advanced features.
Left Side Panel
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q !4
Rear Panel
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Front Panel
T h e C o n t r o l s
!1
!3
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!2
q POWER Switch
Slide to the “ON” position to turn the QY70 on, or to the
“OFF” position to turn it off.
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!0
w LCD Display & CONTRAST Control
This large multi-function liquid crystal display panel shows
all parameters and prompts you need to operate the QY70 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).
e [SONG] Key
Use this key to select the QY70 SONG mode from any
other mode, and to switch between the SONG, SONG VOICE,
and SONG EFFECT displays.
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TRY THIS:
Turn your QY70 on (the
power switch is on the
left side), then press the
[SONG] key a few times
and watch how the
display changes. The
[SONG] key 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] key while
holding the [SHIFT] key.
SONG display
SONG VOICE display
SONG EFFECT display
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r [PATT] Key
The [PATT] key selects the QY70 PATTERN mode from any
other mode, and switches between the PATTERN, PATTERN
VOICE, and PATTERN EFFECT displays.
t [SHIFT] Key
The [SHIFT] key modifies the the function of certain other
keys 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] key
can be used will be described where appropriate in the manual.
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T h e C o n t r o l s
y [EXIT] Key
No matter where you are in the QY70 display hierarchy, the
[EXIT] key will take to the next highest level (effectively “backing
up” one step — unless you’re already at the top display).
u Cursor Keys
These 4 keys move the “cursor” around the display
screen, highlighting the various parameters that are available for
editing (the QY70 cursor appears as a dark block with inverse
characters).
TRY THIS:
Select the SONG mode display (use the [SONG] key, as
described above), then try using the cursor keys to move
the cursor around the screen.
i [-1/NO] and [+1/YES] Keys
These keys are used to edit (change the value of) the
parameter at which the cursor is currently located. The [-1/NO]
key decrements (decreases stepwise) the value of the selected
parameter, while the [+1/YES] key increments (increases
stepwise) the parameter. Press either key briefly to decrement or
increment the parameter by one, or hold the key for continous
decrementing of incrememnting in the specified direction.
The [-1/NO] and [+1/YES] keys 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 key while holding the key corresponding to the
direction you want to increment/decrement in.
TRY THIS:
Select the SONG mode display (use the [SONG] key, as
described above), use the cursor keys to select the transpose parameter (“TRNS” on the display), then try using the
[-1/NO] and [+1/YES] keys to change its value. Set it back
to “+00” before continuing.
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o [MENU] and Function Keys
The [MENU] key calls a menu of functions or sub-modes
that can be accessed from the current QY70 mode, and the
function keys (the four small keys to the right of the display)
select the corresponding item from the menu that appears on the
display.
The function keys can also be used, as shown below, with
the [SHIFT] key, instead of calling a menu with the [MENU] key.
• Pressing the top function
Assignment to black keys
key while holding the
[SHIFT] key 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 key while
holding the [SHIFT] key
calls the Used Memory
display.
• Pressing the bottom function key while holding the [SHIFT]
key executes the Undo/Redo job for immediately previous
edit. (Refer to “Undo/Redo” on page 103).
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TRY THIS:
Select the SONG mode display
(use the [SONG] key, as described
above), then press the [MENU]
key. You should see the menu
shown on the right:
Next press the second function key (the one immediately
to the right of “Job” on the menu) to call the SONG mode
Job List:
You can now use the cursor keys
(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] key,
below.
!0 [ENTER] Key
In addition to “entering” chords in the SONG and PAT-
TERN modes (which we’ll learn about later), the [ENTER] key is
used to “enter” a selected menu function.
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TRY THIS:
Assuming that you’ve gone through the “TRY THIS:”
procedure for the [MENU] and Function keys, above, you
should now have the SONG mode Job List on your QY70
screen. Use the cursor keys (up
and down only) to select job
number 02 “Modify Velocity”.
Now press the [ENTER] key to
actually 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] key twice (or the [SONG] key once) to go
back to the SONG mode.
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!1 Sequencer Keys
The sequencer keys 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.
[S] RECORD READY: Press this key to engage the record
ready mode. You have to press the START key to
actually start recording.
[A] STOP: Press to stop recording or playback.
[W] START: Press to start recording or playback.
[U] GO TO TOP: This key takes you directly to the first
measure (the “top”) of the current song or pattern.
[E] MOVE BACK: Press briefly to move back one mea-
sure, or hold for continuous scrolling.
[R] MOVE FORWARD: Press briefly to move forward one
measure, or hold for continuous scrolling.
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!2 Micro Keyboard
This tiny 2-octave keyboard makes it possible to program
the QY70 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 QY70 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 cursor
keys to place the cursor at the
track 1 position (“1” on the
display).
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