Precautions Precautions Your QY8 will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below: ■ Location Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage. • • • • • Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window). High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside, or in a car during the daytime). Excessive humidity. Excessive dust. Strong vibration.
Precautions ■ Cleaning • • • • Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry soft cloth. A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt. Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner. Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument (vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface). You may notice one or more fine diagonal lines on the panel of your QY8. These are unavoidable in the manufacturing process and are not scratches or defects in the product.
About This Manual About This Manual The following simple icons are used throughout this manual to draw attention to important points and information where necessary. The icons also make it easier to differentiate between information that you should read immediately and information that can be skipped until later, hopefully helping you to become familiar with the QY8 in the quickest, most efficient manner possible.
Contents 1 Contents 2 2 Setting Up: Power & Connections .................................. 5 Power Supply ................................. 5 Setting Up Your System ................. 8 Delete Measure ............................ 51 Create Measure ............................ 53 Copy Measure .............................. 54 Mix Part ....................................... 57 Transpose ..................................... 59 Clear Song ................................... 60 Data Out ...................
1 The QY8: What It Is & What It Can Do What It Is … The QY8 is an easy-to-use music production tool with tone generator, sequencer, and auto-accompaniment (including drum machine) capability all integrated with a user-friendly control interface. In short, it provides everything you need to create great-sounding accompaniments or complete songs.
The QY8: What It Is & What It Can Do ■ Accompaniment With the QY8 accompaniments are produced by specifying a sequence of “styles” and chord changes rather than by recording individual notes ( page 26). The QY8 has 50 preset styles (each with 6 variations) that you can simply select and use to create accompaniments in a wide variety of musical idioms ( page 18). Accompaniments consist of four “parts”: the chord 1 and chord 2 parts, a bass part, and a drum part.
The QY8: What It Is & What It Can Do What It Can Do … Here are a few ideas on how you can use the QY8. There’s no way we can cover all possibilities, but the ideas presented might help to spark some new and interesting applications. ■ A Super Practice Tool Create accompaniments that you can practice with on your guitar, keyboard, or any other instrument (vocals too, of course). That way you have the advantage of practicing with a bass line and chords instead of just a metronome or drum machine ( page 26).
2 Setting Up: Power & Connections Power Supply Your QY8 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use. ■ Using a Power Adaptor Plug the DC output cable from a Yamaha PA-1B or PA-3 AC Adaptor (available from your Yamaha dealer) into the DC IN jack on the rear panel, then plug the adaptor into a convenient wall AC power outlet. CAUTION • Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the Yamaha PA-1B or PA-3.
Setting Up: Power & Connections ■ Using Batteries Six 1.5V AA size (SUM-3 or R6P) or equivalent manganese or alkaline batteries must first be installed in the battery compartment. 1. 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. 2.
Setting Up: Power & Connections ■ When to Replace the Batteries When the batteries run down and are no longer able to operate the QY8, the sound may become distorted and the following display will appear: Battery Err When this display appears, replace the batteries with a complete set of six new batteries.
Setting Up: Power & Connections Setting Up Your System What you will connect the QY8 to, and what you will connect to the QY8, 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 1 2 3 1 PHONES/LINE OUT Jack Any pair of stereo headphones with a miniature stereo phone plug can be plugged in here for convenient monitoring.
Setting Up: Power & Connections 3 DC IN Jack This jack is only used when you are powering the QY8 from an optional AC adaptor instead of batteries. The DC output cable from an optional Yamaha PA-1B or PA-3 AC Power Adaptor is plugged in here. The batteries are automatically disconnected when a plug is inserted into the DC IN jack. DETAIL ■ Audio Connections The simplest way to monitor the QY8 sound is via a pair of stereo headphones (miniature stereo phone plug type) plugged into the PHONES/LINE OUT jack.
3 Getting to Know the QY8: How the Controls Work The QY8 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 you should have no problem accessing and operating the QY8’s many advanced features. 4 3 5 2 h 6 g j ;t 7 Left Side Panel 1 1 POWER Switch Slide to the “ON” position to turn the QY8 on, and to the “OFF” position to turn it off.
Getting to Know the QY8: How the Controls Work 3 Cursor Buttons U p L e f t R i g h t These 4 buttons move the “cursor” around the display screen, selecting the various parameters that are available for editing (the selected parameter or symbol will flash). D o w n 4 [ - 1 ] and [ + 1 ] Buttons These buttons are used to edit (change the value of) the parameter at which the cursor is currently located.
Getting to Know the QY8: How the Controls Work 4 3 5 2 h 6 g j ;t 7 7 Sequencer Buttons The sequencer buttons control playback of the accompaniment and sequencer parts (also real-time recording of the sequencer parts), and allow you to locate a specific measure and beat within a song. Their layout and functions are similar to the transport controls on a tape recorder. h ;t g j P la y /S to p L o c a te 1 M E A S U R E b a r T o p P l a y / S t o p : Starts and stops playback.
Getting to Know the QY8: How the Controls Work Right Side Panel 8 8 VOLUME Control The VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the sound delivered via the PHONES/LINE OUT jack. Slide the control toward “MAX.” to increase the volume or toward “MIN.” to decrease the volume. CAUTION Set the VOLUME control to “MIN.” when connecting the QY8 to a sound system for the first time, then gradually raise the volume level until the required listening level is reached.
Getting to Know the QY8: How the Controls Work Play the Demo Now that you’re set up and are basically familiar with the controls, try playing the built-in demonstration to hear what the QY8 can do. 1. Select the SONG SELECT Mode Use the cursor buttons to move the cursor to the SONG SELECT pointer (▲). The song select pointer should flash. 02Dance 2. Select the Demo Song Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select song number “00Demo”.
Getting to Know the QY8: How the Controls Work 3. Start Playback Press the [;/t] button to start playback — the demo will playback repeatedly until stopped. You may need to adjust the VOLUME control to set a comfortable listening level. 00DEMO0 ;t IMPORTANT 4. If you attempt to move the cursor when the demo song is selected, the “SngDEMO Err” error message will appear on the display. No other parameters can be accessed or changed while the demo song is selected.
Getting to Know the QY8: How the Controls Work 5. Exit Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select a song number other than “00” to exit from the demo mode. 20***** Play the Initial Song Data Songs 1 through 15 initially contain a variety of accompaniments and chord progressions in a range of musical styles. These are provided as examples of the types of accompaniment that the QY8 can produce. Songs 16 through 20 contain only the default style. DETAIL 1.
4 The Elements That Make Up a Song The Basics: A QY8 “SONG” consists of two main sections: 1: An accompaniment created using pre-programmed “styles”. You specify chord changes and repeats as required. 2: Four “parts” (similar to sequencer tracks) on which you can record melody lines, counter lines, or just about anything you like using the QY8 voices.
The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a Song Styles Styles are pre-programmed basic accompaniment patterns which include two chord parts, a bass part, and a rhythm part. The QY8 has 50 basic styles, each with six “sections” — an introduction, main pattern A (usually a good choice for the “verse” of a song), main pattern B (a good choice for the “bridge” or “chorus”), a fill-in leading from main pattern A to B, a fill-in leading from main pattern B to A, and an ending. ■ Try Out the QY8 Styles 1.
The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a Song 3. Select a Style Move the cursor down to the style name and use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select a style (it is also possible to select a style while the cursor is positioned at the STYLE pointer). DETAIL 4. Start Playback ;t DETAIL 5. • Normally the currently set tempo is retained when you change styles. To select a style and call its default tempo, hold the up cursor button while selecting the style.
The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a Song Abbreviation Section F BA A fill-in leading from section “B” to “A”. One measure long. Will always go to main section “A” when finished. End Ending. 2 … 4 measures long. Playback stops when the ending section finishes unless a different section is entered in the measure immediately following the ending. 03House FAB 6.
The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a Song HINT 7. If you move the cursor to the TEMPO parameter you can use the [ - 1 ] and [ + 1 ] buttons to set the playback tempo to anywhere from 30 to 250 beats per minute. The 1 MEASURE pointer will jump from beat to beat in time with the selected tempo. Stop Playback Press the [;/t] button to stop playback when you’re done.
The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a Song 3. Set the Volume Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to set the volume as required (you can do this while the cursor is located at the STYLE pointer or at the VOLUME parameter). The volume range is from 0 to 127. A setting of “0” produces no sound, while “127” produces maximum volume. The default volume setting is “100”. 4. Exit Move the cursor to the STYLE pointer and press [ENTER] or any cursor button to return to the normal style entry mode.
The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a Song Chord Type (Key of C) NameontheLCD blank (M) Major Minor Seventh Minor seventh Major seventh Minor major seventh Seventh suspended fourth Suspended fourth Diminished Sixth Minor sixth Augmented Added ninth Minor added ninth Seventh ninth Major seventh ninth Minor seventh ninth Seventh augmented Minor seventh flatted fifth Seventh flatted ninth Seventh sharp ninth Seventh added sharp eleventh Minor seventh added eleventh Seventh added thirt
The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a Song ■ Try Out the QY8 Chords 1. Play a Style Select a style and start playback as described in the preceding section. 2. Select the Chord Entry Mode Move the cursor to the CHORD pointer (▲) to select the chord entry mode. Chord Type Chord Root G000000 000 On-Bass 3. Select a Chord Root Move the cursor down to the chord root and use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select different chords. 4.
The Basics: The Elements That Make Up a Song y A0m0000 /C0 The on-bass setting is automatically cancelled whenever you change the chord root or type. DETAIL 6. Stop Playback Press the [;/t] button to stop playback when you’re done. The Sequencer Parts The QY8’s internal AWM tone generator provides 40 top-quality voices plus a complete drum kit with different drum and percussion instruments assigned to different notes.
Creating an Accompaniment 5 Creating a complete accompaniment that can be used on its own, or as the basis for a complete song, is a simple process: specify the appropriate style/section changes, chord changes, and repeats. 1. Select a Song Number 1-1. Position the cursor at the SONG SELECT pointer (▲) to select the song selection mode. 1-2. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the song number you want to record (1 … 20).
Creating an Accompaniment 2. Enter the Styles 2-1. Move the cursor to the STYLE pointer (▲) to select the style entry mode. 01Disco MA0 2-2. Use the [h] and [j] buttons to locate the measure at which you want to enter the first style change, as indicated by the MEASURE number. h j 01Disco M A0 Only one style or section change can be entered per measure, and it will always fall on the first beat of the selected measure. DETAIL 2-3.
Creating an Accompaniment MBå = Main section “B”. FAB = A fill-in leading from section “A” to “B”. FBA = A fill-in leading from section “B” to “A”. End = Ending. 2-4. Press [ENTER] to enter the selected style/section at the current location. A dot will appear on the 1 MEASURE bar to indicate that a style change has been entered at that location. 04Dance MB0 2-5. Repeat steps 2-2 through 2-4 until all required style and section changes have been entered.
Creating an Accompaniment In addition to deleting mistakes as described above, you can use the [UNDO] button to undo the last operation performed — i.e. a mistaken style entry. HINT 3. Enter the Chord Changes 3-1. Move the cursor to the CHORD pointer (▲) to select the chord entry mode. C000000 3-2. Use the [h] and [j] buttons to locate the measure and beat at which you want to enter the first chord change, as indicated by the MEASURE number and 1 MEASURE bar on the display.
Creating an Accompaniment DETAIL • In the chord entry mode the [ h] and [ j] buttons step backward or forward in eighth-note increments when the cursor is located at the 1 MEASURE pointer, and in quarter-note increments when the cursor is in any other position. The [ h] and [ j] buttons step backward or forward in one-measure increments when the cursor is located at the CHORD pointer. • Chords can be entered on any eighth-note division of any measure. 3-3.
Creating an Accompaniment Deleting Chord Changes To delete a chord change, move the cursor to the dot on the 1 MEASURE bar corresponding to the change you want to delete, then press the [ENTER] button. An alternative method is to use the [h] and [j] buttons to locate the chord to be deleted, select the “blank” chord (indicated by a row of flashing blocks), and press [ENTER]. 4. Enter an End Mark and Repeats 4-1. Move the cursor to the REPEAT pointer (▲) to select the repeat entry mode.
Creating an Accompaniment ||: Start repeat. Marks the beginning of a section of the song which is to be repeated. Must be used in conjunction with an end repeat (:||) mark, or first ending (¡–1) and second ending (:||¡02) marks. Automatically entered at the beginning of the current measure when the [ENTER] button is pressed. :|| End repeat and number of repeats. Marks the end of a section of the song which is to be repeated. Must be used in conjunction with a preceding start repeat (||:) mark.
Creating an Accompaniment 4-4. Press [ENTER] to enter the selected end mark or repeat at the current measure. A dot will appear on the 1 MEASURE bar to indicate that an end mark or repeat has been entered at that location. 4-5. Repeat steps 4-2 through 4-4 until all required repeats have been entered. Deleting Repeats To delete a repeat, move the cursor to the dot on the 1 MEASURE bar corresponding to the change you want to delete, then press the [ENTER] button.
Creating an Accompaniment 1700000 5-2. Press [g] to make sure you start at the first measure of the song, then press [;/t] to start playback. If you’ve entered an end mark or ending section, playback will stop automatically. Otherwise, press the [;/t] to stop playback at any time. ■ Entering a Song Name When you’ve created a satisfactory accompaniment you might want to give your song an original name: Song names can be up to 5 characters long. DETAIL 1.
Creating an Accompaniment 1700000 3. Select a Character Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the first character for the song name. The available characters are listed below: (Space) !"#$%&'()*+,-.0123456789:;<=>?@ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[¯]^_£ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}‘“ 4. Move to the Next Character & Repeat Move the cursor to the next character position and repeat the selection process. Continue until the entire song name has been entered.
Programming the Sequencer Parts 6 Once you’ve created an accompaniment, you might like to add a melody line and other parts that will finish off your composition. Melody lines and other musical elements can be recorded using the QY8’s four “parts”, as described below. It’s also possible to use only the four parts, without an accompaniment. 1.
Programming the Sequencer Parts 3. Assign a Voice to the Selected Part With the cursor either at the PART pointer or the voice name, use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the voice you want to use for the selected part. DETAIL 4. • You can also set the volume of the selected part by moving the cursor to the VOLUME parameter below the voice name and using the [ - 1 ] and [ + 1 ] buttons to set a value between 0 (no sound) and 127 (maximum volume).
Programming the Sequencer Parts DETAIL 5. • The key signature set for any one part applies to all other parts as well. • If you have already created an accompaniment as described in the preceding section, the key signature you select should naturally be appropriate for your accompaniment. • If you skip this step the key of C is automatically selected.
Programming the Sequencer Parts 6. Enter the Required Notes and Rests A number of parameters are used to define each note you enter (described below). When you’ve set all the required parameters for your next note, press [ENTER] to actually enter the note (or rest). The 1 MEASURE pointer will advance by a corresponding amount to the next note/rest location.
Programming the Sequencer Parts Pitch To specify the pitch of the next note to be entered, move the cursor to the pitch symbols on the display score (the dot on the score will flash), use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the pitch you want to enter, then press [ENTER] to actually enter the selected note.
Programming the Sequencer Parts Sharp. Raises the pitch of the note by a semitone. Natural. Returns a sharped or flatted note to its normal pitch. Flat. Lowers the pitch of the note by a semitone. An “accidental” is a sharp or flat that is not specified by the key signature of the song. Accidentals only apply to a single note.
Programming the Sequencer Parts List of Rest Lengths HINT The length of rests can be extended in the same way as notes — the amount the rest is extended is determined by the currently selected note length (see Note Length, above). Chords To enter more than one note on the same beat in order to produce intervals or chords, move the cursor to the chord symbols on the display (the bar under the chord symbol will flash), press the [-1] or [+1] button to turn chord entry on or off.
Programming the Sequencer Parts Deleting Notes To delete a note, move the cursor to the dot on the 1 MEASURE bar corresponding to the note you want to delete, then press the [ENTER] button. An alternative method is to move the cursor to the appropriate pitch symbol on the display and press [ENTER] (the 1 MEASURE bar pointer must also be located at the note you want to delete).
Programming the Sequencer Parts 1. Select a Part Move the cursor to the pointer (▲) of the part you intend to record. 08Orgn1 100 2. Engage the Real Time Record Mode Press [ENTER] while holding the cursor up button to engage the real time record mode. The following display will appear: QuantOF REC You can exit from the real time record mode without recording by simply pressing the [ E N T E R ] button. DETAIL 3.
Programming the Sequencer Parts Quant0 REC Quantize Values One measure of 8th notes before quantization MUSICAL NOTE After quantization Always use a quantize value that is at least as short as the shortest notes in the part to be quantized. If you set the quantize value to 8th notes but actually record 16th notes, for example, some of the 16th notes will be aligned with the 8th note beats, thus ruining the track. 4.
Programming the Sequencer Parts 6. Start Recording Press the [;/t] button to begin recording. The metronome will sound and you’ll be given a two-measure count-in prior to the first measure actually recorded. The count-in is also indicated by negative numbers below the quantize parameter. If you’re recording in 4/4 time, for example, the count-in will run from beat “-08” to “-01”, then recording will begin from the specified measure number.
7 The Option Functions The QY8 provides a range of “option” functions that perform a variety of important tasks. Most of these functions apply to the currenty selected song, so be sure that the appropriate song is selected before calling and executing the option functions. Only the Mute and Key Change functions can be selected and used during song playback. DETAIL Mute This function makes it possible to individually mute (turn off) any of the QY8 accompaniment or sequencer parts. 1.
The Option Functions Parts 1 through 4 Accompaniment chord 1 part Accompaniment chord 2 part 12340 C I C II BR Accompaniment rhythm part Accompaniment bass part 3. Use the cursor buttons to select the part you want to mute: “1” … “4” are sequencer parts 1 through 4; “CI” and “CII” are accompaniment chord parts 1 and 2, “B” is the bass part, and “R” is the rhythm part. 4. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to turn the selected part off or on, respectively. An asterisk “ ” appears when the part is muted.
The Option Functions Key Change Transposes the accompaniment and parts up or down by the specified number of semitones. Minus (–) values transpose down while plus (+) values transpose up. The maximum key change range is from –12 (down one octave) to +12 (up one octave). 1. With the cursor at the OPTION pointer use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select “KeyChng” on the display. 2. Press [ENTER] to call the Key Change parameter, then use the [1] and [+1] buttons to set as required.
The Option Functions Erase Measure Erases all data from the specified measure or range of measures in the specified part. An erase operation leaves the specified measures intact but blank. 1. With the cursor at the OPTION pointer use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select “ErsMeas” on the display. 2. Press [ENTER] to call the Erase Measure parameters (the part parameter will be automatically selected). ErsMeas P1 End measure Top measure Part 50 3.
The Option Functions 5. Move the cursor across to the end measure parameter and use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the last measure in the range you want to erase (this should be the same as the top measure if you only want to erase one measure). 6. Press [ENTER] to erase the specified measures. “Completed” will appear briefly on the display and the Erase Measure function will automatically be exited when the specified data has been erased.
The Option Functions DelMeas End measure Top measure 3. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the top measure in the range you want to delete. 4. Move the cursor across to the end measure parameter and use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the last measure in the range you want to delete (this should be the same as the top measure if you only want to delete one measure). 5. Press [ENTER] to delete the specified measures.
The Option Functions Create Measure Creates a specified number of blank measures having the specified time signature for all tracks. The created measures are inserted at a specified measure number, and all subsequent measures are moved forward to make room. 1. With the cursor at the OPTION pointer use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select “CreMeas” on the display. 2. Press [ENTER] to call the Create Measure parameters (the time signature parameter will be automatically selected).
The Option Functions 5. Move the cursor across to the number of measures parameter and use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to specify the number of measures you want to create (1 … 99). 6. Press [ENTER] to create the specified measures. “Completed” will appear briefly on the display and the Create Measure function will automatically be exited when the specified number of blank measures have been created. You can exit without executing the Create Measure function by moving the cursor up to the OPTION pointer.
The Option Functions Cpyfrom P1 End measure Top measure Source part 3. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the part from which you want to copy data: “P1” … “P4” are parts 1 through 4; “CHD” is the accompaniment chord track, “ALL” is all accompaniment and sequencer parts. 4. Move the cursor down to the top measure parameter and use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the first measure in the range you want to copy from. 5.
The Option Functions Cpy0to0 P2 Number of copies Measure Destination part 7. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the part to which you want to copy the specified “copy-from” data: “P1” … “P4” are parts 1 through 4. The copy-to part parameter will automatically be selected if “ALL” or “CHD” was selected for the copy-from parameter. DETAIL 8. Move the cursor down to the measure parameter and use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the measure to which you want to copy the data. 9.
The Option Functions MUSICAL NOTE HINT The Copy Measure job makes it easy to use phrases or even complete sections (an entire chorus, for example) in more than one place in a song. You can copy a phrase played by one voice, and have it repeated by a different voice later in the song. You can always edit the copied sections to create variations. Use the [ U N D O ] key immediately after executing the Copy Measure function if you accidentally copy the wrong measures or copy to the wrong location.
The Option Functions 3. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the first source part to be mixed: “P1” … “P4” are parts 1 through 4. 4. Move the cursor across to the second source part parameter and use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the second source part to be mixed. 5. Move the cursor down to the destination part parameter and use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the part to which the mixed source parts are to be copied. 6. Press [ENTER] to mix and copy the specified parts.
The Option Functions Transpose Individually transposes the specified range of measures within the specified part up or down by the specified number of semitones. Minus (–) values transpose down while plus (+) values transpose up. The maximum transpose range is from –12 (down one octave) to +12 (up one octave). 1. With the cursor at the OPTION pointer use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select “Trans.” on the display. 2.
The Option Functions 5. Move the cursor down to the top measure parameter and use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the first measure in the range you want to transpose. 6. Move the cursor across to the end measure parameter and use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the last measure in the range you want to transpose. 7. Press [ENTER] to transpose the specified measures.
The Option Functions ClrSong 060 Song number 3. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the number of the song to be cleared. 4. Press [ENTER] to clear the specified song. “Completed” will appear briefly on the display and the Clear Song function will automatically be exited when the specified song has been cleared. You can exit without executing the Clear Song function by moving the cursor up to the OPTION pointer.
The Option Functions 2. With the cursor at the OPTION pointer use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select “DataOut” on the display. 3. Press [ENTER] to call the Data Out parameters (the currently selected song number will be automatically selected). to0QY80 050 Data format Song number 4. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the number of the song to be transmitted (“ALL” transmits all 20 songs). DETAIL 5.
The Option Functions ■ Reception of Song Data If the cursor is located at the SONG SELECT pointer, a blank song is selected, and no other operation is currently in progress (recording, for example) the QY8 will automatically receive bulk song data transmitted from the MDF2 (or another QY8). To receive bulk data make sure that the MIDI OUT of the MDF2 (or other device) is connected to the MIDI IN of the QY8. The QY8 will also receive bulk data from the Yamaha QY10 Music Sequencer.
The Option Functions PgmChng GM0 Voice assignment configuration 3. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select “GM” for General MIDI voice assignments, or “Nml” for the standard QY8 voice assignments. 4. Move the cursor back to the OPTION pointer to exit. Undo/Redo On/Off The QY8 Undo/Redo function requires a significant amount of memory when used with the option functions or during real-time recording.
The Option Functions Udo/Rdo ON On/off 2. Move the cursor down to the On/Off parameter. 3. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to turn the Undo/Redo function on or off as required. 4. Exit by either pressing [ENTER] while holding the up cursor button, or by pressing the left or right cursor button.
The QY8 As a Tone Generator/ABC Expander 8 In addition to being played from its internal sequencer, the QY8 can be controlled from an external keyboard, sequencer, or music computer. As a Tone generator Module Used as a tone generator module, the QY8 allows 8 different voices to be played via different MIDI channels. 4 of the voices — the voices used by the sequencer parts — are assignable as described on page 37.
The QY8 As a Tone Generator/ABC Expander 2. Select PART 1 Move the cursor to the PART 1 pointer (▲). 3. Select a Voice & Play Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select different voices and try playing them via your keyboard or controller. Note that when you select the “41Drums” voice different notes on your keyboard/controller will play different drums and rhythm instruments.
The QY8 As a Tone Generator/ABC Expander ■ ABC Zone This utility function sets the range of notes in which chords played on an external MIDI keyboard will be recognized by the QY8 ABC system. 1. Select the Chord Entry Mode Move the cursor to the CHORD pointer (▲) to select the chord entry mode. 2. Select the ABC Zone Parameter Press the [ENTER] button while holding the up cursor button. The ABC zone parameters will appear on the display. Lower Limit Upper Limit 36~054 ABC 3.
The QY8 As a Tone Generator/ABC Expander 5. Exit Move the cursor up to the CHORD pointer and press [ENTER] or one of the cursor buttons to return to the normal chord entry mode. 6. Play Chords played within the specified ABC range will be recognized by the ABC system and the accompaniment chord will change accordingly during song playback. This capability can also be used when entering chords for the QY8’s accompaniment parts.
Appendix Total Reset Procedure The following procedure can be used to reset ALL QY8 parameters to their initial default settings, and clear ALL songs you have made. IMPORTANT 1. Turn the QY8 power OFF. 2. Turn the power back ON while holding the [;/t] and [g] buttons. “FactSet OK?” will appear on the display. ;t g 3. 70 Be sure to save data you want to keep to a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer before carrying out the total reset procedure.
Appendix Voice List & Polyphony Information The QY8 has 28-note “polyphony.” This simply means that it can produce a maximum of 28 notes at the same time. If the maximum polyphony is exceeded — this includes all notes on the accompaniment and melody tracks — some of the notes will be truncated and will therefore not sound. Voice List Voice No. Display Name 1 22 SyBa2 Synth bass 2 40 E.Piano 1 5 23 Strg1 String Ensemble 1 49 ElPn2 E.
Appendix Drum Set (Voice Number 41) Note No.
Appendix Style List Number 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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 Category Dance & Funk Rock1 Rhythm & Blues Rock 2 Jazz & Swing Latin Caribbean Country& Would March & Waltz New Age Blank Name Disco Euro Beat House Dance Shuffle Funk Shuffle Soul Ballad Piano Ballad Analog Ballad Folk Ballad 16Beat Ballad 8Beat Pop1 8Beat Pop2 8Beat Pop3 8Beat Pop4 16Beat Pop 24Beat Pop 8Beat Rock Har
Appendix Troubleshooting If something doesn’t seem to be working right, please check the following points before assuming that your QY8 is faulty. Causes Symptom Power won’t turn on. If you are using an AC adaptor, is the adaptor properly plugged into both the AC outlet and the QY8? See page 5. If you are using batteries, is a fresh set of batteries properly installed in the battery compartment? See page 6. No sound. Is the volume control set to an appropriate level? See page 13.
Appendix Display Data Which may Not Be the Same as When Entered Pitch Note Length Accidentals ( , ) may change according to the selected key signature. If, for example, D is entered in a key signature, it will be changed to C . A slur will be displayed where tenuto was entered.
Appendix Error Messages Errors do occur from time to time, and when they do the QY8 will usually display a message that indicates what type of problem has occurred so you can rectify it and return to normal operation as quickly as possible. Battery Err The battery voltage is too low for proper operation. Replace the old batteries with a set of new ones. Internal data will be retained while the batteries are replaced.
Appendix Specifications [Sequencer] Songs Song Play Sequence Tracks Accompaniment Track 4 preset parts Style Chord Repeat Record Mode Data Capacity Note Resolution Option Functions Polyphony 1~20, Demo ×1 Start/Stop, Top, Forward, Rewind; Parameters; Song Name, Tempo, Measure, 1MEASURE Part1~4 (Parameters: Key Signature, Time Signature, Pitch, Note Length, Volume, Chord, Phrasing, Accidentals, Rests) Rhythm, Bass, Chord 1, 2 1~51 presets (1 Blank) ×6 sections (Intro.
Appendix MIDI Data Format [Tone Generator Section] [Sequencer Section] (1) TRANSMIT FLOW 8nH 9nH BnH,40H CnH EnH ACTIVE SENSING FEH MIDI IN (2) RECEIVE DATA (2-1) CHANNEL VOICE MESSAGES * Rception is always “omni on” in the record mode.
Appendix (3-1-3) CONTROL CHANGE STATUS 1011nnnn (BnH) n=0~6, 9 VOICE CHANNEL NUMBER Control number 01000000 SUSTAIN SWITCH Control value 0vvvvvvv v=0~63: OFF, 64~127: ON (3-1-4) PROGRAM CHANGE STATUS 1100nnnn (CnH) n=0~6, 9 VOICE CHANNEL NUMBER Program number 0ppppppp p=0~127 (3-2) SYSTEM REAL TIME MESSAGE TIMING CLOCK STATUS 11111000 (F8H) Not received.
Appendix Index [–1]/[+1] buttons .......................................................... 11 ;/t button .................................................................. 12 g button ...................................................................... 12 h/j buttons ............................................................ 12 1 MEASURE ................................................................ 12 N Note ........................................................................ 39 Note length .