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Yamaha QY10 User Manual

Yamaha QY10
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YAMAHA
MUSIC
SEQUENCER
OPERATION
MANUAL
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Yamaha QY10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony8 voices
Number of Voices128
Preset Patches100
Number of Patterns100
Sequencer Resolution96 PPQ
EffectsReverb, Chorus
DisplayLCD
MIDIIn/Out
Power Supply6 x AA batteries or AC adapter
Weight1.2 kg
TypeMusic Sequencer
Input/OutputHeadphone

Summary

Introduction, Notices, and Setup

Important Notices and Warnings

Details FCC compliance, chemical warnings, and essential safety precautions for device operation.

Precautions and Safety Guidelines

Covers operational, environmental, electrical, and battery handling safety measures.

Power Supply Options

Explains using batteries or an AC adapter for powering the QY10, including installation and warnings.

Controls and Interface

Control Panel Layout

Identifies controls and connectors on the side, rear, and top panels of the QY10.

Key Control Functions Explained

Details the function of the LCD, MENU, mode selection, cursor, and sequencer keys.

Input Methods and Special Keys

Explains Numeric/Chord keys, ENTER, SHIFT, and the micro-keyboard for data input.

Core Operations and Modes

Getting Started with the QY10

Guides users through playing demo songs, selecting patterns, and trying out voices.

Creating an Accompaniment

Details recording basic accompaniments, entering chord progressions, and assigning patterns.

Recording Sequencer Tracks

Guides on step recording a lead line, assigning voices, and using track muting.

Song Mode Operations

Covers song playback, record standby, step record, and track management within Song Mode.

Pattern Mode Operations

Explains pattern playback, record standby, step record, and overdub record procedures.

Editing, Jobs, and Utilities

Song Edit Functions

Details changing, inserting, and editing notes, program changes, and sustain data in songs.

Song Jobs

Covers jobs like Mix Track, Quantize Measure, Create Measure, Copy, Insert, Delete, Erase, Transpose, Combine, and Clear Track.

Pattern Edit Functions

Details changing and inserting data within patterns, similar to song edit functions.

Pattern Jobs

Covers jobs like Quantize Parts, Copy Parts, Transpose, Get/Put Parts, Pattern Name, and Clear Parts.

Utility Mode Functions

Explains Sync Select, MIDI Control, Device Number, Bulk Dump, Metronome, and Store Voice settings.

Technical Information and Support

Error Messages

Lists and explains common QY10 error messages related to MIDI, data, memory, and device issues.

Specifications

Details the QY10's technical specifications for sequencer, tone generator, controls, connectors, and modes.

Contact Information

Provides contact details for Yamaha subsidiaries and distributors worldwide.

Service Information

Informs about product support by Yamaha service personnel and warnings regarding lithium battery replacement.

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