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  • Yamaha QY22 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
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    MUSIC SEQUENCER OWNER'S MANUAL
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    Power Supply 16 Using Batteries 16 When to Replace the Batteries . 17 Using a Power Adaptor ....... 18 Setting Up Your System 19 The Connectors 19 Audio Connections 21 MIDI Connections 22 C Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work ..... 23 The Controls 24 Play the Demo 34 V The VOICE
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    109 Step Sequencer Track Recording 115 160 Bulk Dump 163 ABC Zone 165 Memory Initialize 166 ? The QY22 As A Tone Generator/ABC Expander . 167 As a Tone 176 Preset Pattern List 180 ABC Fingering Chart 182 Troubleshooting 184 Error Messages 186 Specifications 188 Index 190 Contents
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    QY22 will give you years of reliable service used for an extended period of time. • Unplug the AC power adaptor during electric storms. • Avoid plugging an AC power adaptor used with the QY22 OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting audio and MIDI cables. s Handling and Transport • Never apply
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    turned on. When this happens, have the backup battery replaced by qualified Yamaha service personnel. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BACKUP BATTERY YOURSELF! • Internal memory data can be corrupted due to incorrect operation. We recommend that you use the QY22 MIDI bulk dump utility (see page 163 for
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    The following simple icons are used throughout this manual to draw attention to important points and familiar with the QY22 in the quickest, most efficient manner possible. CAUTION This icon warns of possible hardware damage, software malfunction, or any other serious problem that may occur
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    The QY22: What It Is & What It Can Do What It Is 8 Voice Mode 9 Song Mode 9 Pattern Mode 11 What It Can Do 12 1 7
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    : What It Is & What It Can Do What It Is ... The QY22 is a complete music production system with tone generator, sequencer, and autoaccompaniment capability all integrated with a sophisticated control interface. It has 3 modes that provide access to its 3 main functional blocks: the VOICE mode, the
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    correct mistakes and finetune the overall sound. The QY22 has an internal memory that will hold up to 20 complete songs. For extra storage capacity you can use the MIDI bulk dump utility to transmit the song data to a MIDI data recorder such as the Yamaha MDF2 (➪ page 163). The SONG mode's 8 tracks
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    sequencer has 4 "normal" sequencer tracks to which you can individually assign any of the 128 internal voices (or 8 drum kits if desired), and record just about anything you like either via the QY22's own micro keyboard or an external keyboard connected to the QY22 MIDI IN connector. You can use
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    ABC auto-accompaniment feature can be applied to your own patterns. The QY22 can store up to 100 original patterns, and you can use the MIDI bulk dump utility to transmit pattern data to a MIDI data recorder such as the Yamaha MDF2 if you want extra storage capacity (➪ page 163). See the Appendix
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    use the QY22. There's no way we can cover all possibilities, but the ideas presented might help to spark some new and interesting applications. q A Super Practice Tool q Use or drum machine (➪ page 52). Use the drum kit voices to record on the sequencer tracks, or record drum-only patterns in
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    your ideas to others (➪ page 108). q Serious Music Production q Use It As a Tone Generator q Add ABC Capability to Your MIDI Keyboard Use the QY22 as an adjunct to serious music recording and production. It can, for example, be MIDI-clock synchronized to other MIDI equipment in order to add extra
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    for various electronic musical instruments and other devices to "communicate" with each other. For example, by connecting a sequencer to a synthesizer, you can play back a songs data on the sequencer using the voices of the synthesizer. But until General MIDI came along, the problem has been that
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    Setting Up: 2 Power & Connections Power Supply 16 Using Batteries 16 When to Replace the Batteries 17 Using a Power Adaptor 18 Setting Up Your System 19 The Connectors 19 Audio Connections 21 MIDI Connections 22 15
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    Up: Power & Connections Power Supply Your QY22 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 alkaline batteries must first be installed in the
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    Batteries When the batteries run down and are no longer able to operate the QY22, batteries. NEVER mix old and new, or different types of batteries (e.g. alkaline and manganese)! To prevent possible damage due to battery leakage, remove the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used
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    an AC adaptor other than the specified unit or an appropriate replacement provided by your Yamaha dealer to power the CAUTION QY22. The use of an incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the QY22, and might pose a serious shock hazard! Be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the AC mains
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    you will connect to the QY22, 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 Right Side Panel LINE OUT OUT -- MIDI -- IN CONTRAST DC IN
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    an optional Yamaha PA-3, PA-4, or PA-40 AC Power Adaptor is plugged in here. The batteries are automatically disconnected when a plug is inserted into the DC IN jack. DETAIL 2 MIDI IN & OUT Connectors If you plan to use a MIDI keyboard or other instrument to play and program the QY22, it should
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    Audio Connections LINE OUT The simplest way to monitor the QY22 sound is via a pair of stereo headphones (miniature stereo phone plug type) plugged into the PHONES jack. If you want to use an external stereo sound system, however, use the LINE OUT jack and the supplied "Y" cable (miniature
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    on MIDI channel 1, it will control the QY22 voice that is currently assigned to sequencer track 1, and so on. See page 38 for instructions on MIDI program change messages (see the "MIDI Data DETAIL Format" booklet). Also, if the QY22 is to be used as a General MIDI tone generator, the MIDI Ctl (MIDI
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    Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work The Controls 24 Play the Demo 34 3 23
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    section carefully, and try out the procedures in the Try This: sections, you should have no problem accessing and operating the QY22's many advanced features. The Controls Rear Panel LINE OUT OUT -- MIDI -- IN CONTRAST DC IN Left Side Panel ON OFF POWER 2 Right Side Panel MIN VOLUME MAX
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    3 Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work Front Panel 2 63 7 MUSIC SEQUENCER GENERAL MODE ENTER MENU -1 +1 NO YES 0 OCT OCT F G A DOWN UP G A B BASS C D D E C E F G A B C D add9 M INTRO NORMAL VARI. FILL1 FILL2 ENDING 7(#9) 7(b9) 7( 13) 7( 13 ) 7( 11)
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    QY22 with optimum ease and efficiency. Use QY22's SONG, VOICE, and PATTERN modes. Try This: Turn your QY22 on (the power switch is on the left side), then press the [MODE] key a few times and watch how the display changes. The [MODE] key calls the SONG, VOICE, and PATTERN mode displays in sequence
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    screen, highlighting the various parameters that are available for editing (the QY22 cursor appears as a dark block with inverse characters). Try This: Select the SONG mode display (use the [MODE] key, as described above), then try using the cursor keys to move the cursor around the screen. 27
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    Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work 5 [−1/NO] and [+1/YES] Keys -1 +1 NO YES m These keys are used to edit (change the of incrementing 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
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    functions or sub-modes that can be accessed from the current QY22 mode, and the function keys (the small round yellow keys) select the corresponding item from the menu that appears on the display. Try This: Select the SONG mode display (use the [MODE] key, as described above), then press the [MENU
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    , above, you should now have the SONG mode Job List on your QY22 screen. Use the cursor keys (up and down only) to select job number 2 Job List, and then again to return to the SONG mode. 8 Sequencer Keys The sequencer keys control recording and playback in the SONG and PATTERN modes, and allow
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    tiny 2-octave keyboard makes it possible to program the QY22 anywhere, anytime, without having to connect an external MIDI keyboard. It's even polyphonic, so you can directly the accompaniment tracks the micro-keyboard is also used to specify the chord roots and types to be entered. 31
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    QY22: How the Controls Work m Sequencer track 1. Try This: In the SONG mode, use the cursor keys to place the cursor at the sequencer track 1 position ("TR1" on the display). Now play the micro keyboard. You should hear the voice that is currently assigned to sequencer serious music programming,
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    ! VOLUME Control MIN VOLUME MAX 3 Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work When recording the accompaniment chord tracks in the step mode, the [OCT DOWN] key is used to specify the bass note for chords, while the [OCT UP] key is used to enter syncopated chords. The VOLUME control adjusts the
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    the pre-programmed demonstration to hear what the QY22 can do. MENU Z From the SONG or VOICE mode display (use the [MODE] key to select) press the [MENU] key. X Press the function key immediately next to "DEMO" on the display. The initial demo display should appear. C Press the [ ] key to start
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    The VOICE Mode: Selecting, Playing, & Assigning 4 the QY22 Voices & Drums Try Out the Voices 37 Making Voice-to-Track Assignments 38 The Mute Buttons 38 The Pan Pots 39 The Faders 40 35
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    , & Assigning the QY22 Voices & Drums The QY22 has 128 voices and 8 drum kits that can be selected, played, and assigned to the SONG mode tracks in the VOICE mode. The voice mode also features a graphic on-screen "mixer" that has mute buttons, pan pots, and faders for each track. Use the [MODE] key
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    . Play the micro keyboard and you'll hear that voice. Use -1 +1 NO YES voice numbers. to select In any QY22 mode, the micro keyboard plays the voice assigned to the currently selected track. A MIDI keyboard connected to the MIDI IN conDETAIL nector, however, will only play the voice assigned
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    . However, in the SONG EDIT mode, only the Normal voices (001...128) can be assigned to sequencer tracks using the Program Change function. If you want to use a Drum voice in a sequencer track, use the VOICE mode to assign a Drum voice to the desired track. The Mute Buttons The mute "buttons
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    QY22 Voices & Drums -1 +1 NO YES m m Mute off. Mute on. Note that the status of the mute button over which the cursor is located is also indicated in the upper right corner of the display (in this example, "Mute = off" for the C2 track). MUSICAL at the pan pot, then use the [−1/NO] and [+1/
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    4 The VOICE Mode: Selecting, Playing, & Assigning the QY22 Voices & Drums The Faders Each track has a graphic "fader" that can be set to produce the best "mix" (balance) between the various voices. Position the cursor at a fader, then use the [−1/NO] and [+1/YES] keys to set the fader level. The
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    Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Selecting & Playing the Preset Patterns .......... 42 Changing Chords 47 Muting Tracks 51 Record a Complete Accompaniment 52 Realtime Accompaniment Recording 52 Step Accompaniment Recording 59 Using the QY22 As a Drum Machine 75 5 41
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    for Other Instruments Selecting & Playing the Preset Patterns Using the QY22 preset patterns you can easily create accompaniments that you can play or sing along with. The QY22 has 100 preset accompaniment patterns covering a wide variety of musical styles. Here's how you can select and play
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    the cursor keys to move the cursor to the accompaniment pattern number, then use the [−1] and [+1] buttons to select the pattern you want to play. The preset patterns are numbers 001 through 100. Place the cursor here (this is
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    INTRO ........ introduction NORMAL .... normal pattern, used for the "verse" of a song. VARI variation, normally used as a chorus or bridge. FILL1 .......... NORM. The FILL1 and FILL2 patterns automatically provide smooth, "musical" transitions between the NORMAL and VARI. sections. Playback stops
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    is located at either the pattern number or the section name on the display. The micro-keyboard section keys do not produce any sound when used to switch sections. DETAIL The newly selected section will begin playing from the top of the next measure. "next" will appear below the pattern number
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    symbol and a number in the upper right corner of the display), you can use HINT the [−1] and [+1] buttons to set the playback tempo to anywhere from playback at any time by pressing the [ ] key. For a more musical ending, select the ENDING section. Playback will stop automatically after the ENDING
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    Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Changing Chords The QY22 features a sophisticated ABC (Auto Bass Chord) , then specify the required chord changes (details in the next section). Here's how you use the micro-keyboard to specify chord changes. Z Play a pattern. Select and play one of
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    5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments C Enter a chord. Note that the lower octave of the micro-keyboard has chord root names "E" through "D" marked on the keys, and the upper octave keys are marked with a variety of chord types. F G A G A B C D D E C 7( 9) 7( 9) 7( 13) 7( 13 )
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    sus4 ...... suspended four non-ABC (see "DETAIL" below). dim ........ diminished. The "- - -" chord type marking is a special "non-ABC" type that can be used to create accompaniment patterns without the harmonic limitations DETAIL of the ABC system. See page 95 for details. If you enter only the
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    back to the chord symbol and try different chords with the new pattern. If you move the cursor to the "Trns" (transpose) parameter, you can use then [−1] and [+1] buttons to transpose the pitch of the entire pattern up HINT or down in semitone increments over a range of two octaves. A transpose
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    Muting Tracks The mute "buttons" below each track name can be used to mute (turn off) the corresponding track, either while playback tracks have been muted, and the cursor is currently over the C2 track mute button. MUSICAL NOTE The mute buttons are a handy way to turn tracks that you don't want
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    for Other Instruments Record a Complete Accompaniment The QY22 provides two ways to record an accompaniment by specifying . Repeats and tempo changes can be added later using the step record method (page 59). Z Select the SONG mode & an empty song. Use the [MODE] key to select the SONG mode
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    5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments MODE Song number (1 ... 20). Asterisks (*) indicate an empty song. If for some reason all 20 songs contain data, use the "Clear Song" function described on page 137 to clear a DETAIL song for recording. X Engage the record ready mode. Press the [q] key
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    5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments m C Select the realtime record mode. Place cursor here to select the realtime record mode. Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the display, then press the left cursor key to select the "REAL" mode (if it isn't already selected). The selected
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    B Select the "Pat" track to record pattern & section changes. 5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Move the cursor to the track area of the display, and then shift the cursor sideways to select "Pat." Once selected, move the cursor vertically to move to other areas of the screen. An underline
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    to the NORMAL pattern, FILL1 will automatically switch to the VARI. pattern, and FILL2 will automatically switch to the NORMAL pattern. The sequencer tracks (TR1 through TR4) will not sound during accompaniment track recording even if they contain data. DETAIL M Stop recording. Stop recording
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    to the track section of the display and select "Chd" in order to record chord changes. Asterisks have disappeared because the song now contains data. Use the "Song Name" job (page 135) to enter an original name. Select "Chd" to record chord changes. >Record. Press the [ ] key to begin recording
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    5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments ?Stop recording. Press the [ ] key to stop recording when all the required chord changes have been entered. The normal SONG play mode is automatically re-selected when you stop recording. [Listen to the results. Press the [ ] key to play back and check
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    5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Step Accompaniment Recording The STEP record mode provides four different accompanimenttrack data-entry displays: "Pat" (pattern changes), "Chd" (chord changes), "Rpt" (repeats), and "Tmp" (tempo changes). In each of these you can individually enter or
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    5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments C Select the step record mode. Cursor here to select the step record mode. Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the display, then press the right cursor key to select the "STEP" mode (if it isn't already selected). The selected record mode is
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    the selected step record display. m m m m N Enter the required pat- tern, chord, repeat, and tempo data. Refer to the following sections for details on how to use each of the step-record mode data-entry displays. Go to "Pat" screen. Go to "Chd" screen. Go to "Rpt" screen. Go to "Tmp" screen
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    5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments "Pat" - Step Record Pattern Changes Here's how the STEP record pattern display will look if you've selected an empty song (the appropriate pattern data will appear if the selected song contains data). m Measure number. m Time signature. 1st measure. 2nd
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    display moving sideways takes you to the time signature, pattern number, and section parameters. In all of the STEP record displays the sequencer keys can also be used to move forward or backward through the song. The [p] key takes you directly to the first measure. m m m m Go to first measure
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    5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments q Pattern Number and Section Any pattern number from 001 through 200 (presets and user patterns) can be entered for each measure. Only the preset patterns, however, have sections. The pattern name appears to the right of the pattern number.
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    repeated to fill the specified measure length. q Erasing Pattern Changes m The function key immediately to the right of "ers" on the display can be used to erase the time signature, pattern number, or section data at which the cursor is located. If you erase a time signature change, the default
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    5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments "Chd" - Step Record Chord Changes Here's how the STEP record chord display will look if you've selected an empty song (the appropriate chord data will appear if the selected song contains data). m Measure number. m Time signature. Place cursor at beat on
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    B m9 OCT DOWN E m7 BASS You can specify the bass note to be used with any chord by using the [OCT DOWN] key (note the "BASS" marking below the key). Enter re-enter the entire chord by simply moving the cursor to the chord and using the [OCT HINT DOWN/BASS] key to specify the bass note. A bass
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    : Enter a syncopated D chord. D OCT UP Chords can be syncopated (i.e. the chord actually begins an eighthnote before the beat on which it is entered) by using the [OCT UP] key (note the "ec" marking below the key). Enter the chord in the normal way, then press the [OCT UP] key (a syncopation
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    q The Chord Display During Playback 5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Chord bass notes and syncopation marks appear on the display as shown in the SONG playback mode. m Half-note indicates length of chord. m "/E" indicates that Bm7 is played with E bass. m Syncopation mark. Chord
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    selected when the cursor is placed at the end of the measure. When the end of repeat mark is selected the [−1] and [+1] keys are also used to select any number of repeats from 02 to 99. When "X02" is selected, for example, the sec- m m m 70
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    as "nesting" repeats). Up to 10 repeats can be nested. HINT The function key immediately to the right of "ers" on the display can be used to erase the repeat at which the cursor is located. Press to erase repeat at cursor location. Any material recorded to the accompaniment tracks in
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    5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments "Tmp" - Step Record Tempo Changes The STEP record mode "Tmp" display can be used to enter instantaneous tempo changes as well as gradual ritardando and accelerando tempo changes. m Measure number. m Time signature. Place cursor at beat at which tempo
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    center of the measure/beat at which you want the tempo change to begin, then use the [−1] key to enter a "rit" (tempo decrease) value or the [+1] key required, as described above, then move the cursor to the lower number and use the [−1] and [+1] keys to enter the number of beats over which you
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    you scroll the screen to see subsequent measures. q Erasing Tempo Changes m The function key immediately to the right of "ers" on the display can be used to erase the tempo change at which the cursor is located. Press to erase tempo change at cursor location. 74
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    so the QY22 functions as a drum machine. You can create drum-only accompaniments using the drum tracks from the preset patterns, or record original drum tracks for your own patterns, as described in the following chapter. It's also possible to record drum voices to the sequencer
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    76
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    Creating Original Patterns 6 Recording an Original ABC Pattern 78 Realtime Pattern Recording ......... 78 Step Pattern Recording 86 Playback In the Pattern Mode .... 94 Accompaniment Without the Limitations of ABC 95 The Pattern Jobs 96 1: Copy Pattern 98 2: Quantize 99 3: Transpose 100 4:
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    001 through 100, the QY22 has 100 more pattern memory locations (101 through 200) which can be used to store your own creations the part on the micro-keyboard or an external MIDI keyboard in real time. Z Select the PATTERN mode & an empty user pattern. Use the [MODE] key to select the PAT
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    pattern Asterisks (*) indicate number (101 ... 200). an empty pattern. If for some reason all 100 user patterns contain data, use the "Clear Pat- tern" function described on page 105 to clear a pattern for recording. DETAIL X Engage the record ready mode. Press the [q] key to engage
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    6 Creating Original Patterns m "REC" appears when the record mode is engaged. C Select the realtime record mode. Place cursor here to select the realtime record mode. Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the display, then press the left cursor key to select the "REAL" mode (if it isn't
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    to record: "C1" = chord 1, "C2" = chord 2, "Ba" = bass, "Dr" = drums. Once the track has been selected use the [−1] and [+1] keys to select the voice you want to use for that track. If you don't intend to use a track, set the voice number to "OFF." Move the cursor vertically to move to other areas
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    of the DRUM track, only Normal voices (001 ... 128) can be assigned to the other tracks using the Program Change function. Use the PATTERN PLAY or PATTERN RECORD modes to assign Drum voices to sequencer tracks. You can also change the voice assignments later in the same way. N Record. HINT Press
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    can only be recorded in the key of C. Play the required part either on the micro-keyboard or via an external MIDI keyboard transmitting on the appropriate MIDI channel: MIDI Channel Track 5 C1 (Chord 1) 6 C2 (Chord 2) 7 Ba (Bass) 10 Dr (Drums) The pattern will continue to repeat from the first
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    6 Creating Original Patterns MUSICAL NOTE Since your original ABC pattern will be automatically re-harmonized as required by the QY22 ABC system, there are a few rules you should follow to ensure the best results: 1: You're recording in C, so think in C. 2: Use primarily the root, 3rd, 5th, and
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    in steps 5 through 8, above. Hold MENU and press MODE The pitch of the lowest micro-keyboard key m (changes when the octave keys are used). m Micro-keyboard. m Drum instruments currently played by the corresponding micro-keyboard keys. As long as the record mode is not engaged you can press
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    PAT (pattern) mode and, with the cursor located over the pattern number at the top of the display, use the [−1] and [+1] keys to select the pattern you want to record (the programmable user patterns are numbered 101 through 200). You can select an empty pattern if you want to record a new pattern
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    6 Creating Original Patterns X Engage the record ready mode. Press the [q] key to engage the record ready mode. The red LED above the [q] key will light. m "REC" appears when the record mode is engaged. C Select the step record mode. Place cursor here to select the step record mode. Move the
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    " = chord 2, "Ba" = bass, "Dr" = drums. If you are recording a new pattern or track, use the [−1] and [+1] keys to select the voice you want to use for that track once the track has been selected. If you don't intend to use a track, set the voice number to "OFF." Move the cursor vertically to move
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    Cursor here to select the C1 (Chord 1) track. -1 +1 to select C1 voice NO YES m (001 ... 128, Dr1 ... Dr8, OFF). The same applies to the C2, Ba, and Dr tracks, except that only the Dr1 ... Dr8 voices and "OFF" can be assigned to the Dr track. 6 Creating Original Patterns Number & name of
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    Move the cursor to the note, velocity, and gate time parameters and set as required using the [−1] and [+1] keys for the first (or next) note to be entered. playing the appropriate key on the micro-keyboard (or on your external MIDI keyboard). A note symbol appears on the note display and the note pointer
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    , then the display will scroll to show the extra notes. On the other hand, if the time signature is 3/4, then the 4th beat is not used and appears as double dashes on the display Cursor moved to note pointer (pointer filled). Note that the pointer points up to notes in the
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    6 Creating Original Patterns m m m m The Step Mode Function Keys The four function keys immediately to the right of the dis- play provide access to a number of handy functions in the step record mode. The "del" key deletes the note or chord at the note pointer. The "Bdl" key moves Delete note
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    >Complete the pattern. 6 Creating Original Patterns Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the current track of the pattern is complete, then press [ ] to stop recording and go back to step 5 to record the next track, as necessary. See the "Editing Songs & Patterns" section , page 140, for information on how
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    the SONG mode. Chords can be changed via microkeyboard when cursor here. * Only preset patterns have sections. No section name appears when a user pattern is selected. Use the [ ] key to start and stop playback. The main different between playback in the PATTERN mode and playback in the SONG mode
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    patterns as your song requires (remember, patterns can be up to 8 measures long). Then, when recording the accompaniment tracks in the SONG mode, use the "- - - " chord type so that the pattern data is played back unmodified. You might need to record several patterns containing the various chord
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    6 Creating Original Patterns The Pattern Jobs The pattern mode includes 8 pattern "jobs" that perform a variety of important functions. To access and use the pattern jobs, press the [MENU] key while in the normal PATTERN play mode, and then press the function key next to "Job" on the
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    pattern data in some way, they can only be used on user patterns (numbers 101 through 200). If you attempt to use a pattern job while a preset pattern is selected, Play Mode The function button next to "Exit" on the display can be used to exit from any pattern job, and then from the job list thereby
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    Ba, Dr, or All) from one pattern to the specified track in a user pattern. The section to be copied can also be specified when a preset pattern track), or press [−1/NO] to cancel. MUSICAL NOTE The Copy Pattern job makes it possible to use tracks from other patterns as "building blocks"
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    data in the specified track), or press [−1/NO] to cancel. Quantization is generally used to tighten up sloppy timing. Use it judiciously, however, because timing that is too perfect can sound cold and MUSICAL NOTE mechanical - unless, of course, you're specifically aiming for a cold, mechanical feel
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    sure?" will appear on the display. Press [+1/YES] to confirm that you want to go ahead with the transpose operation, or press [−1/NO] to cancel. MUSICAL NOTE Of course, you can transpose all tracks as required to shift the entire pattern to a different key, but you could also transpose only the
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    ?" will appear on the display. Press [+1/YES] to confirm that you want to go ahead with the modify velocity operation, or press [−1/NO] to cancel. MUSICAL NOTE The Modify Velocity job is a great way to "soften" the sound of a pattern that has too great a variation between the softest and loudest
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    confirm that you want to go ahead with the modify gate time operation, or press [−1/NO] to cancel. The Modify Gate Time job can be used to give the entire pattern a more staccato or legato feel, as required. Experiment with the parameters to
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    Patterns Allows an original name of up to 8 characters to be assigned to the current pattern. Name area. Characters and DEL function. To enter a character, use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the character to be entered, then press the [ENTER] key. The character will appear at the character
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    6 Creating Original Patterns 7: Clear Track Completely clears the specified track from the currently selected pattern. Track to be cleared (C1, C2, Ba, or Dr). ENTER Press [−1/NO] to cancel. -1 +1 NO YES Select the track to be cleared and press [ENTER]. "Are you sure?" will appear on the
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    8: Clear Pattern 6 Creating Original Patterns Completely clears the currently selected user pattern. ENTER Press [−1/NO] to cancel. -1 +1 NO YES After selecting the Clear Pattern job, press [ENTER]. "Are you sure?" will appear on the display. Press [+1/
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    106
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    Tracks . 108 Preparing to Record - Voice Assignments 108 Realtime Sequencer Track Recording 109 Step Sequencer Track Recording . 115 The Song Jobs 122 1: Mix Track 124 2: Copy Measure 125 3: Create Measure 126 4: Quantize 127 5: Delete Measure 128 6: Erase Measure 129 7: Transpose
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    7 Creating a Complete Song Recording the Sequencer Tracks After recording the accompaniment tracks in the SONG mode using either the preset patterns (chapter 5, page 52) or original patterns you have created in the PATTERN mode (chapter 6, page 78), record melody lines, harmony parts,
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    Song Realtime Sequencer Track Recording In the realtime record mode you select the track you want to record (TR1, TR2, TR3, or TR4), and then play the part on the micro-keyboard or an external MIDI keyboard in real time. Z Select the SONG mode & the song to be recorded MODE Use the [MODE
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    7 Creating a Complete Song X Engage the record ready mode. Press the [q] key to engage the record ready mode. The red LED above the [q] key will light. m "REC" appears when the record mode is engaged. C Select the realtime record mode. Place cursor here to select the realtime record mode. Move
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    and trans- pose parameters as required. 7 Creating a Complete Song Move the cursor to the tempo and transpose parameters and set as required using the [−1] and [+1] keys (since you've probably already recorded the accompaniment tracks, the time signature can't be changed). Record tempo. Transpose
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    on the appropriate MIDI channel: MIDI Channel Track 1 TR1 2 TR2 3 TR3 4 TR4 If the track selected for recording contains previously-recorded data, the old data will be erased and replaced by the new data. If you want to HINT record several separate parts to the same track (using the same voice
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    M Stop recording. Track empty. m Track contains data. 7 Creating a Complete Song Press the [ ] key to stop recording. The normal SONG play mode is automatically re-selected when you stop recording. Note that when you return to the SONG play mode the block below each track that contains data will be
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    When the bar reaches "100%" the QY22 memory is full (or almost full) and further recording may not be possible unless you delete some unwanted data or transfer some data to an external data storage device using the MIDI bulk dump function (see page 163). If the memory becomes full during realtime
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    7 Creating a Complete Song Step Sequencer Track Recording The step pattern record mode lets you enter each track note-bynote, with precise control over the timing, length, and loudness of each note. You can record entire tracks using the step mode, or use it to brush-up and add data to an existing
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    7 Creating a Complete Song X Engage the record ready mode. Press the [q] key to engage the record ready mode. The red LED above the [q] key will light. m "REC" appears when the record mode is engaged. C Select the step record mode. Place cursor here to select the step record mode. Move the
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    V Select the track to record. TR2 selected for step recording. 7 Creating a Complete Song Move the cursor to the track area of the display, and then shift the cursor sideways to select the track you want to record: TR1, TR2, TR3, or TR4. Move the cursor vertically to move to other areas of the
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    Move the cursor to the note, velocity, and gate time parameters and set as required using the [−1] and [+1] keys for the first (or next) note to be entered. m the appropriate key on the micro-keyboard (or on your external MIDI keyboard). A note symbol appears on the note display an the note pointer
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    , then the display will scroll to show the extra notes. On the other hand, if the time signature is 3/4, then the 4th beat is not used and appears as double dashes on the display Cursor moved to note pointer (pointer filled). Note that the pointer points up to notes in the
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    7 Creating a Complete Song m m m m The Step Mode Function Keys The four function keys immediately to the right of the dis- play provide access to a number of handy functions in the step record mode. The "del" key deletes the note or chord at the note pointer. The "Bdl" key moves Delete note
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    < Complete the song. 7 Creating a Complete Song Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the current track of the song is complete, then press [ ] to stop recording and go back to step 5 to record the next track, as necessary. See the "Editing Songs & Patterns" section , page 140, for information on how to edit
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    7 Creating a Complete Song The Song Jobs The song mode includes 14 song "jobs" that perform a variety of important functions. To access and use the song jobs, press the [MENU] key while in the normal SONG play mode, and then press the function key next to "Job" on the
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    jobs 7 ... 12. 7 Creating a Complete Song Song jobs 9 ... 14. Returning to the Song Play Mode The function button next to "Exit" on the display can be used to exit from any song job, and then from the job list thereby returning you to the normal song play mode. Press to exit to
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    you can ruin one or more MUSICAL NOTE layers of good material by making a mistake during a later overdub. The QY22 eliminates this possibility by allowing only on separate tracks, then after ensuring that there are no mistakes, use the Mix Track job to combine these separate tracks onto a single
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    confirm that you want to go ahead with the Copy Measure operation (Copy Measure is irreversible), or press [−1/NO] to cancel. MUSICAL NOTE The Copy Measure job makes it easy to use phrases or even complete sections (an entire chorus, for example) in more that one place in a song. You can copy
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    specified number of blank measures having the specified time signature for all sequencer tracks (TR1 ... TR4). The accompani- ment tracks are not with the Create Measure operation, or press [−1/NO] to cancel. MUSICAL NOTE Use create measure when you want to add new material somewhere in
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    data in the specified track), or press [−1/NO] to cancel. Quantization is generally used to tighten up sloppy timing. Use it judiciously, however, because timing that is too perfect can sound cold and MUSICAL NOTE mechanical - unless, of course, you're specifically aiming for a cold, mechanical feel
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    note that if the Delete Measure job is used to delete a measure or measures that have time signatures of the Last measure in range to sequencer and accombe deleted (001 ... 999). paniment is irreversible), or press [−1/ NO] to cancel. MUSICAL NOTE Delete Measure is a great way to completely cut
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    . Press [+1/YES] to confirm that you want to go ahead with the Erase Measure operation (Erase Measure is irreversible), or press [−1/NO] to cancel. MUSICAL NOTE Unlike the Delete Measure job, the Erase Measure job erases the data from the specified measures only in the specified track. Also, the
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    sure?" will appear on the display. Press [+1/YES] to confirm that you want to go ahead with the transpose operation, or press [−1/NO] to cancel. MUSICAL NOTE Of course, you can transpose all tracks as required to shift the entire song to a different key, but the Transpose job is actually more
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    the Move Clock job actually shifts the timing of all notes and other events in the specified measures forward or backward, it can significantly MUSICAL NOTE alter the "feel" of the song. You could move the notes forward ("+" settings) to create a more "laid back" feel, or backward ("−" settings) to
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    can remove events individually in the edit mode (page 145), the Remove Event job makes it simple to remove all occurrences of the MUSICAL NOTE specified event within the specified measure range in one operation. This is particularly convenient when removing slow pitch bends or volume changes that
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    will appear on the display. Press [+1/YES] to confirm that you want to go ahead with the modify velocity operation, or press [−1/NO] to cancel. MUSICAL NOTE The Modify Velocity job is a great way to "soften" the sound of material that has too great a variation between the softest and loudest notes
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    confirm that you want to go ahead with the modify gate time operation, or press [−1/NO] to cancel. The Modify Gate Time job can be used to produce a more staccato or legato feel, as required. Experiment with the parameters to get a feel for
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    Song Allows an original name of up to 8 characters to be assigned to the current song. Name area. Characters and DEL function. To enter a character, use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the character to be entered, then press the [ENTER] key. The character will appear at the character
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    7 Creating a Complete Song 13: Clear Track Completely clears the specified track from the currently selected song. If "BK" is selected, all accompaniment tracks are cleared. Track to be cleared (TR1 ... TR4, BK). ENTER Press [−1/NO] to cancel. -1 +1 NO YES Select the track to be cleared and
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    14: Clear Song 7 Creating a Complete Song Completely clears the currently selected song. ENTER Press [−1/NO] to cancel. -1 +1 NO YES After selecting the Clear Song job, press [ENTER]. "Are you sure?" will appear on the display. Press [+1/YES] to confirm that you want to go ahead with the
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    138
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    Editing Songs & Patterns Engaging the Edit Mode 140 Change Mode Editing 143 Insert Mode Editing 146 8 139
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    8 Editing Songs & Patterns The QY22's editing capability makes it easy to correct mistakes made when recording song or pattern data, and to generally refine your sound. The song and pattern
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    m Edit "change" mode (this is the default mode). Track being edited. 8 Editing Songs & Patterns The edit display will look something like this (of course, the note data will be different). m Top of song. One note per line. m m m m m m Beat-clock. Note Gate time Velocity. (pitch). (beat-clock
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    8 Editing Songs & Patterns q Moving Around The timing, pitch, gate time, and velocity values for each note are shown on a single line of the display. The notes are arranged in order from top to bottom. You can move around within the pattern by simply moving the cursor. Move below the bottom of the
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    pattern, simply move the cursor to the appropriate line, and then to the required parameter within that line. The [−1] and [+1] keys can then be used to select a new value for the selected parameter. The edited line will flash when any parameter within it is changed. This indicates that a change has
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    8 Editing Songs & Patterns Pitch This is the actual pitch of the note. The range is from C-2 to G8. Gate Time Gate time is the length of the note in clocks. A normal 1/4 note, for example, is 86 clocks long. This is about 90% of the actual length of a 1/4-note division, which is 96 clocks. The "
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    q Deleting Events m 8 Editing Songs & Patterns Notes and other events (sustain on/off, pitch bend, etc.) can be deleted by placing the cursor at the line corresponding to the event to be deleted, and then pressing the function key next to "Del" on the display. Press to delete line at cursor
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    8 Editing Songs & Patterns Insert Mode Editing The edit insert mode is used to insert new notes and other events at a specified location in the pattern. Z Place the cursor at the insert location. Move the cursor to the
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    8 Editing Songs & Patterns MENU Press to engage insert edit mode. m m C Call the event list. Press for event list. If the display corresponding to the type of event you want to insert does not appear immediately (the last selected event type will appear), press the function key next to "evt" on
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    parameters - usually the location of the event (Beat-clock) and the event value. Move the cursor to the event parameters and set as required by using the [−1] and [+1] keys. Note that the measure number above the event line will change to indicate the event locations as you change the beat-clock
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    Change In the SONG mode, Program Change events can be used to switch voices at any point in the track. You can select voices "001" through "128". The QY22's Normal voice names are fully compatible with the General MIDI System Level 1. Location. Voice number. Voice name (changes according to
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    "ON" or "OFF", as required, before entering a sustain event. Location. ON or OFF. Location. Amount of pitch change. Pitch Bend Pitch bend events can be used to produce pitch bend effects. The amount of pitch bend produced by each event can be set from "−64" through "+00" to "+63". To produce
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    to "127" (maximum modulation). Modulation remains in effect until a "000" modulation event is encountered. Location. Amount of modulation. Pan Pan events can be used to pan the current voice to a specified posi- tion in the output stereo sound field (drum voices cannot be panned). The pan position
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    produce sudden volume changes or gradual crescendos and decrescendos. The volume range is from "000" (minimum volume) to "127" (maximum volume). Use a number of small volume events spaced at appropriate intervals to create gradual volume changes. Location. Volume level. Location. Expression level
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    - scribed below) to control a wide variety of parameters. An RPN event is used to specify the parameter to be controlled, then a data entry event supplies the and the MSB (Most Significant Byte). See the "MIDI Data Format" booklet for technical details. Location. Data entry MSB value. 153
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    bend sensitivity, tuning, and other basic tone generator settings. An RPN event is used to specify the parameter to be controlled, then a data entry event supplies the control MSB (Most Significant Byte). See the "MIDI Data Format" booklet for technical details. Location. RPN MSB value. 154
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    N Enter the specified event. ENTER CLICK! M Return to the change edit mode. MENU 8 Editing Songs & Patterns Press the [ENTER] key to enter the event as specified. A click will be heard as the event is entered. Please note that the click sound will not be heard if no drum voice is assigned to the
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    156
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    Utility Functions Accessing the Utility Mode 158 System Parameters 160 Bulk Dump 163 ABC Zone 165 Memory Initialize 166 9 157
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    9 Utility Functions The QY22 utility mode includes a number of functions that are important for general operation - e.g. MIDI data handling, interfacing with external equipment, saving song and pattern data to an external storage device, ABC system operation, etc. Accessing the Utility Mode The
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    propriate function key, as shown below. Press for utility mode system parameters. Press for MIDI bulk dump. Press to set ABC keyboard zone. When the utility mode is first engaged Exit" on the display can be used to exit from any utility display and return to the SONG, VOICE, or PATTERN mode
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    using the [−1] and [+1] keys. MIDI Sync (MIDI synchronization mode) Settings: Int, Ext When this parameter is set to "Int" the QY22 is controlled by its own internal clock. When set to "Ext" the QY22 is controlled by a MIDI clock signal received from an external device such as a sequencer or music
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    Device Number setting determines the MIDI channel via which MIDI exclusive data will be −64 ... +00 ... +63 Tunes the overall pitch of the QY22 sound. The Master Tune range is from "−64" through "+00" to sounds at all times. Internal data may be corrupted if the power is turned off
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    Utility Functions Master Vol (Master Volume) Settings: 0 ... 127 The Master Volume controls the overall volume of the QY22. It is recommended to use the default setting of 127. When the QY22 is used as a General MIDI tone generator, it will receive Master Volume System Exclusive messages from other
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    An ideal storage device for use with the QY22 is the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer. MIDI IN MDF2 To save data from the QY22 to the MDF2, first connect the QY22 MIDI OUT to the MDF2 MIDI IN via a MIDI cable, and prepare the MDF2 for reception (refer to the MDF2 operation manual). Also make sure that
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    received in the song play, pattern play, or voice mode. To receive bulk data make sure that the MIDI OUT of the MDF2 (or other device) is connected to the MIDI IN of the QY22. Also make sure that the Device Number parameter in the utility System screen is set to the appropriate
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    Graphic range markers m (arrows appear if the markers are moved out- Use then "ABC" parameter to turn the QY22 ABC system "On" or "Off" as required. side the screen area recog- nition use an external MIDI keyboard to play the ABC system. The built-in mi- cro-keyboard can be used, but because
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    Although not on the utility mode job list, this function makes it possible to clear and initialize all internal song and pattern memory and reset all parameters in one single operation. To initialize the QY22 memory, turn the power switch on while holding the [OCT DOWN], [OCT UP] and [A#/Bb] keys
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    10 The QY22 As A Tone Generator/ ABC Expander As a Tone generator Module 168 As an ABC Expander 170 167
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    played from its own keyboard and internal sequencer, the QY22 can be controlled from an external keyboard, sequencer, or music computer. As a Tone generator Module Use -1 +1 NO YES voice numbers. to select Used as a tone generator module, the QY22 allows 8 different voices (7 normal voices
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    than those listed above also produce sound, according to the received MIDI program change messages DETAIL (see the "MIDI Data Format" booklet). You can assign any of the QY22's 128 voices and 8 drum kits to the tracks controlled via MIDI channels 1 through 7, but only drum kit voices can be assigned
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    (page 182) for a list of the chords that can be recognized by the QY22 ABC system. MUSIC SEQUENCER GENERAL If you place the cursor at the pattern number or section name during song playback, you HINT can use the micro-keyboard section keys to change sections as you play. ABC section. 170
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    Appendix Voice List 172 Drum Kit List 176 Preset Pattern List 180 ABC Fingering Chart 182 Troubleshooting 184 Error Messages 186 Specifications 188 11 171
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    Bright Acoustic Piano Electric Grand Piano Honky-tonk Piano Electric Piano 1 Electric Piano 2 Harpsichord Clavi Chromatic Percussion Celesta Glockenspiel Music Box Vibraphone Marimba Xylophone Tubular Bells Dulcimer Organ Drawbar Organ Percussive Organ Rock Organ Church Organ Reed Organ Accordion
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    11 Appendix Voice # LCD 049 Strings1 050 Strings2 051 Syn.Str1 052 Syn.Str2 053 ChoirAah 054 VoiceOoh 055 SynVoice 056 Orch.Hit 057 Trumpet 058 Trombone 059 Tuba 060 Mute.Trp 061 Fr.Horn 062 BrasSect 063 SynBras1 064 SynBras2 065 SprnoSax 066 Alto Sax 067 TenorSax 068 Bari.Sax 069 Oboe 070 Eng.
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    11 Appendix Voice List (Voice# 097 - 128, Dr1 - Dr8) Voice # LCD 097 Rain 098 SoundTrk 099 Crystal 100 Atmosphr 101 Bright 102 Goblins 103 Echoes 104 SF 105 Sitar 106 Banjo 107 Shamisen 108 Koto 109 Kalimba 110 Bagpipe 111 Fiddle 112 Shanai 113 TnklBell 114 Agogo 115 SteelDrm 116 WoodBlok 117
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    11 Appendix 175
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    11 Appendix Drum Kit List (Note# 23 - 54 Note# 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Program# Note Key Off B -1 C0 C# 0 D0 O D# 0 E0 O F0 O F# 0 G0 G# 0 A0 A# 0 B0 C1 C# 1 D1 D# 1 E1 F1 F# 1 G1 G# 1 A1 A# 1
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    11 Appendix pgm# Note# Note 23 B -1 24 C 0 25 C# 0 26 D 0 27 D# 0 28 E 0 29 F 0 30 F# 0 31 G 0 32 G# 0 33 A 0 34 A# 0 35 B 0 36 C 1 37 C# 1 38 D 1 39 D# 1 40 E 1 41 F 1 42 F# 1 43 G 1 44 G# 1 45 A 1 46 A# 1 47 B 1 48 C 2 49 C# 2 50 D 2 51 D# 2 52 E 2 53 F 2 54 F# 2 1 Dr1/Standard Kit Click L Click
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    11 Appendix Drum Kit List (Note# 55 - 85) Note# 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 Program# Note Key Off G2 G# 2 A2 A# 2 B2 C3 C# 3 D3 D# 3 E3 F3 F# 3 G3 G# 3 A3 A# 3 B3 O C4 O C# 4 D4 O D# 4 E4 F4 F# 4 G4 G#
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    11 Appendix pgm# Note# Note 55 G 2 56 G# 2 57 A 2 58 A# 2 59 B 2 60 C 3 61 C# 3 62 D 3 63 D# 3 64 E 3 65 F 3 66 F# 3 67 G 3 68 G# 3 69 A 3 70 A# 3 71 B 3 72 C 4 73 C# 4 74 D 4 75 D# 4 76 E 4 77 F 4 78 F# 4 79 G 4 80 G# 4 81 A 4 82 A# 4 83 B 4 84 C 5 85 C# 5 1 Dr1/Standard Kit Splash Cymbal Cowbell
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    RaveQ Rave 002 DA Tekno Techno 003 DA Jazzy Acid Jazz 004 DA AcidJ Cool Acid Jazz 005 DA Light Techno House 006 DA Craze House Motor 052 RB Going '60s Rhythm & Blues Mid-Tempo R&B Detroit R&B Light Soul Time QY20's Signature No. 4/4 027 4/4 029 6/4 030 3/4 031 3/4 032 4/4 033 4/4
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    Polka 097 WO Mrch1 March 098 WO Mrch2 6/8 March 099 WO Waltz Vienna Waltz 100 WO RCade Game Music Time QY20's Signature No. 4/4 4/4 077 4/4 078 4/4 079 3/4 080 4/4 4/4 082 4/4 083 4/4 086 4/4 087 4/4 4/4 089 4/4 090 4/4 4/4 091 4/4 092 4/4 093 4/4 4/4 095 4/4 096
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    11 Appendix ABC Fingering Chart This chart shows the chord fingerings recognized by the QY22 ABC system. 3-, 4-, and 5-note fingerings can be used, depending on the inversion and tensions required. In the fingerings "1" is the root, "3" is the 3rd, "7" is the seventh, and so on. The "Comments"
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    11 Appendix ABC Fingering Chart Chord Type 3-note Chord 4-note Chord 5-note Chord min7(11) 1+b3+b7+11 1+b3+5+b7+11 7 1+3+b7 1+3+5+b7 7(#5) 3+#5+b7 1+3+#5+b7 7(b9) 1+3+b7+b9 1+3+5+b7+b9 1+3+b7+9 9 3+5+b7+9 1+3+5+b7+9 3+b7+#9 7(#9) 1+3+b7+#9 3+5+b7+#9 1+3+5+b7+#9 7(#11) 1+3+b7+#
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    Troubleshooting If something doesn't seem to be working right, please check the following points before assuming that your QY22 QY22? See page 18. If you are using batteries, is a fresh set of batteries properly installed in the battery polyphony of the QY22 being exceeded? The QY22 can play no
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    11 Appendix Troubleshooting Symptom The time signature cannot be changed. Playback stops in the time signature and pattern changes have been recorded onto the accompaniment tracks. See page 62. Is the QY22 device number set to match that of the transmitting device? See page 161. Is the song play
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    QY22 will usually display a message that indicates what type of problem backup battery is too low to maintain the internal memory data. Have the backup battery replaced by qualified Yamaha service personnel. Now Working This error may appear if a data error is detected when the QY22 part using the
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    at one time. Reduce the amount of data that is being sent to the QY22. Illegal Data Unrecognizable bulk data has been received by the QY22. Make sure that all bulk data sent to the QY22 conforms with QY22 MIDI specifications. Device# Off Bulk data could not be transmitted or received because the
  • Yamaha QY22 | Owner's Manual - Page 191
    32 notes Display Connectors Power Supply Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight 128 x 64 dot graphic liquid crystal display Output (mini stereo phone jack) Headphone (mini stereo phone jack) DC IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT Six 1.5V AA size (SUM-3 or R6P) or equivalent alkaline batteries Optional PA-3, PA-4, or PA
  • Yamaha QY22 | Owner's Manual - Page 192
    11 Appendix 189
  • Yamaha QY22 | Owner's Manual - Page 193
    ABC expander, the QY22 as an 170 ABC fingering chart 182 ABC zone 165 Accompaniment recording, realtime 52 Accompaniment recording, step 59 Accompaniment tracks, description 10 Audio connections 21 B Backup battery 5 Bass note, specifying for a chord 67 Batteries, using 16 Beat-clock data
  • Yamaha QY22 | Owner's Manual - Page 194
    31 Micro-keyboard chord entry 48 Micro-keyboard variation selection 45 MIDI bulk dump 163 MIDI channel/QY22 track relationship 22 MIDI connections 20, 22 MIDI control parameter 160 MIDI device number parameter 161 MIDI synchronization mode parameter 160 Mix Track 124 Mode diagram 8 Mode
  • Yamaha QY22 | Owner's Manual - Page 195
    Index N Non-ABC patterns 95 Note display 91, 119 Note events, insert edit 149 Note parameters 90, 118 O Octave keys 32 P Pan events, insert edit 151 Pan pots 39 "Pat" track 55 Pattern changes, erasing 65 Pattern changes, step record 62 Pattern jobs 96 Pattern length 81, 88 Pattern mode
  • Yamaha QY22 | Owner's Manual - Page 196
    Sequencer keys 30 Sequencer record track selection 111 Sequencer track recording, realtime 109 Sequencer track recording, step 115 Sequencer the QY22 as a 168 Track muting 51 Transpose job, pattern 100 Transpose job, song 130 Transpose parameter 111 Troubleshooting 181 U Used memory
  • Yamaha QY22 | Owner's Manual - Page 197
    uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual " and "ON", please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
  • Yamaha QY22 | Owner's Manual - Page 198
    . • This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. • Ceci ne s'applique qu'aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte
  • Yamaha QY22 | Owner's Manual - Page 199
    Edificio Interseco, Calle Elvira Mendez no.10, Piso 3, Oficina #105, Ciudad de Panama, Panama Tel: 507-69-5311 OTHER LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES AND CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES Yamaha Music Latin America Corp. 6101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, Florida 33126, U.S.A. Tel: 305-261-4111 EUROPE THE UNITED KINGDOM
  • Yamaha QY22 | Owner's Manual - Page 200
    Tel: 2-215-3443 THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES Yamaha Corporation, International Marketing Division Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan 430 Tel: 053-460-2317 OCEANIA AUSTRALIA Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd. 17-33 Market Street, South Melbourne, Vic. 3205, Australia
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