Power Supply
Your QY10 Music Sequencer will run either from batteries or an AC adapter both sold separately. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use. Six 1.5V AA size SUM-3 or R6P or equivalent alkaline batteries sold separately must first be installed in the battery compartment. 1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the instrument's bottom panel by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the six batteries, being careful to follow the polarity...
The Controls Connectors
Slide to the ON position to turn the power on. Always turn the POWER switch OFF when the QY10 is not in use to prevent unnecessary wear on the batteries. The DC output cable from an optional Yamaha PA-IB or PA-3 AC Adapter can be connected here to power the QY10 when the batteries are depleted, or simply to reduce wear on the batteries when an AC outlet is handy. When the AC Adapter is used the batteries are automatically disconnected. In addition to allowing input from an external MIDI...
Recording The Sequencer Tracks
In the previous section we created a short example of an accompaniment. In this section we'll record a lead line to go along with the accompaniment on one of the QY10's Start by assigning the marimba voice to track 1. From the song mode press the MENU key and then the Voic function key to select the voice mode Reference, page 84 . If TR1 is not already showing at the left of the display, move the cursor to the track parameter and select TR1 using the - and keys. Then, with the cursor under the...
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Creating An Accompaniment
The first step in programming any sequence will usually be to create an appropriate accompaniment using the QY10 BACKING tracks. If you simply want to create an accompaniment to play your guitar or other instrument along with, this may be all you'll need to do. To get you started, let's create a short 6-measure example consisting of a 2-measure introduction and a 4-measure pattern with a simple I-IIm7-V7-I C - Dm7 - G7 - C progression. 1. Make sure you're in the song mode press the SONG key if...
Pattern Record Standby
Summary Allows the step or overdub record mode to be used to record a new pattern or add new material to an existing pattern. The display parameters allow selection of the measure from which to begin recording, the tempo at which to record, the time signature of a new track to be recorded, the track to be recorded, and the total number of measures to be recorded. Tempo T030 T250, external clock . Time Signature 1 4 8 4, 1 8 16 8, 1 16 16 16. Record Track CI chord 1 , CII chord 2 , BS bass , RT...
Main Features
8-song memory with 8 sequencer tracks each 4 for melody and chord lines 4 for backing including chords, bass, and rhythm. 30 PCM voices and 26 drum instruments provide a diverse and colorful palette of sound. 32-note sequencer polyphony 28-note tone-generator polyphony. Enter notes and chords via the QY10 micro-keyboard, or via a full-size external instrument connected to the MIDI interface. Real-time and step-write programming capability. Exclusive chord entry system makes programming even...
Music Sequencer
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT When connecting this product to accessories and or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow...