Yamaha QY70 User Manual

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Accompaniment Sequencing
The QY70 features a unique accompaiment system that makes it
easy to create complete accompaniments for any type of music. Accompa-
niments are produced by specifying a sequence of “patterns” to be played
rather than by recording individual notes or chords. The QY70 provides 128
preset accompaniment “styles”, and memory for up to 64 original user
“styles” that you can record yourself. Each “style” can have 6 variation
“patterns” — intro, main A, main B, fill AB, fill BA, and an ending — that
you can sequence, along with chord changes, to quickly create complete
accompaniment tracks. Chord changes are programmed simply by entering
the name of the chord — Yamaha’s advanced ABC (Auto Bass Chord) auto-
accompaniment system automatically re-harmonizes the patterns accord-
ingly. The QY70’s accompaniment sequencing features mean you can whip
up a complete accompaniment in a fraction of the time it would normally
take, significantly simplifying and speeding up the overall production
process.
STYLE 001
STYLE 128
INTRO MAIN A MAIN B FILL AB FILL BA ENDING
128 preset accompaniment “styles” each with 6 variation “patterns”

Yamaha QY70 Specifications

General

Type	Music Sequencer
Polyphony	32 notes
Sequencer Capacity	20, 000 notes
Effects	Reverb, Chorus, Variation
MIDI	In/Out/Thru
Songs	20 songs
Display	LCD
Power Supply	6 x AA batteries or AC adapter
Connections	MIDI In/Out/Thru, Headphone, DC In
Tracks	16

Summary

QY70 Introduction, Safety, and Setup

QY70 Overview and Safety

Introduction to the QY70, its features, controls, and essential safety precautions.

Power and Connections

Information on power sources, connecting the unit, and MIDI/PC interface.

Controls and Basic Operations

Controls Overview

Detailed description of the QY70's front panel buttons, keys, and display.

Play the Demo Songs

How to select and play the QY70's built-in demo songs.

Music Creation and Editing

Easy Accompaniment

Creating accompaniments using preset patterns, styles, and chord changes.

Recording Accompaniments and Songs

Realtime and step recording methods for creating accompaniment tracks.

Song Jobs

Functions for editing and manipulating song data, like quantize and transpose.

Editing Songs & Patterns

Correcting mistakes and refining data using change and insert modes.

Utility Functions and Appendix

Utility Functions

System and MIDI settings, data backup, and interface configuration.

Troubleshooting and Appendix

Solutions for common problems, error messages, specifications, and glossary.