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Music Sequencer QY300 VOICE LISTS AND MIDI DATA VS40920 405CRIP 12.2-01A0 Printed in Japan M.D.G., EMI Division © Yamaha Corporation 1994
Music Sequencer QY300 VOICE LISTS AND MIDI DATA VS40920 405CRIP 12.2-01A0 Printed in Japan M.D.G., EMI Division © Yamaha Corporation 1994
Voice Lists And Midi Data
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...the local keyboard). MIDI Data Format (4) Interrelation of Keyboard Switch, Sequencer, and Tone Generator KEYBOARD SWITCH Selected Track MIDI IN REC SEQUENCER PLAY MIDI OUT Receive Channel TONE GENERATOR The system distinguishes between MIDI and local data; The sequencer does not record the message. Sequencer (1) TRANSMIT FLOW ...over the relevant channel, regardless of the channel. An ALL NOTES OFF message received via MIDI and that generated by the internal sequencer (which includes data from both sources. ALL SOUND OFF makes no distinction between note data received ...
...the local keyboard). MIDI Data Format (4) Interrelation of Keyboard Switch, Sequencer, and Tone Generator KEYBOARD SWITCH Selected Track MIDI IN REC SEQUENCER PLAY MIDI OUT Receive Channel TONE GENERATOR The system distinguishes between MIDI and local data; The sequencer does not record the message. Sequencer (1) TRANSMIT FLOW ...over the relevant channel, regardless of the channel. An ALL NOTES OFF message received via MIDI and that generated by the internal sequencer (which includes data from both sources. ALL SOUND OFF makes no distinction between note data received ...
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... (FCH) Transmission and reception can be recorded as bulk data for the QY300. F0 to F7 are quantized into quarternote units for reception. While replaying, the sequence data is transmitted via MIDI, but is not handled locally as bulk data for the QY300, when in SONG PLAY MODE during standby. (3-3-2) SONG SELECT STATUS 11110011...
... (FCH) Transmission and reception can be recorded as bulk data for the QY300. F0 to F7 are quantized into quarternote units for reception. While replaying, the sequence data is transmitted via MIDI, but is not handled locally as bulk data for the QY300, when in SONG PLAY MODE during standby. (3-3-2) SONG SELECT STATUS 11110011...
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YAMAHA [ Music Sequencer --- voice part ] Date:24-MAR-1994 Model QY300 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 : : Transmitted : Recognized : Remarks : : Function ... : : : : :Basic Default : 1 - 16 : 1 - 16 *1 : memorized : :Channel Changed : 1 - 16 *2 : x : : : Default : 3 : 3 : : :Mode Messages : x : x : : : Altered x : : :Note : 0 - 127 : 0 - 127 *3 : : :Number : True voice 0 - ...
YAMAHA [ Music Sequencer --- voice part ] Date:24-MAR-1994 Model QY300 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 : : Transmitted : Recognized : Remarks : : Function ... : : : : :Basic Default : 1 - 16 : 1 - 16 *1 : memorized : :Channel Changed : 1 - 16 *2 : x : : : Default : 3 : 3 : : :Mode Messages : x : x : : : Altered x : : :Note : 0 - 127 : 0 - 127 *3 : : :Number : True voice 0 - ...
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YAMAHA [ Music Sequencer --- sequencer part ] Date:24-MAR-1994 Model QY300 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 : : Transmitted : Recognized : Remarks : : Function ... : : : : :Basic Default : 1 - 16 : 1 - 16 : memorized : :Channel Changed : x : x : : : Default : x : x : : :Mode Messages : x : x : : : Altered x :...fixed to 1 - 127. : : *2 = receive if input filter switch is off. : : *3 = if MIDI control switch is on. : : *4 = receive clock at MIDI sync mode. : : *5 = Record Data in Rec, Receive QY10,20 SONG data in Song Top : Mode 1...
YAMAHA [ Music Sequencer --- sequencer part ] Date:24-MAR-1994 Model QY300 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 : : Transmitted : Recognized : Remarks : : Function ... : : : : :Basic Default : 1 - 16 : 1 - 16 : memorized : :Channel Changed : x : x : : : Default : x : x : : :Mode Messages : x : x : : : Altered x :...fixed to 1 - 127. : : *2 = receive if input filter switch is off. : : *3 = if MIDI control switch is on. : : *4 = receive clock at MIDI sync mode. : : *5 = Record Data in Rec, Receive QY10,20 SONG data in Song Top : Mode 1...
Owner's Manual
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... 20 s Transpose & Clock Shift 21 s Gate Time & Velocity Modify 22 s The "Per Track" Display 22 Song Mode - ContCentsontents Precautions iv About This Manual vi The QY300: An Overview vii s Sequencer Functions vii s Accompaniment Sequencing vii s Voice & Effects viii Power & Connections 1 Power Supply 1 Setting Up Your System 2 s The Connectors 2 s Audio Connections...
... 20 s Transpose & Clock Shift 21 s Gate Time & Velocity Modify 22 s The "Per Track" Display 22 Song Mode - ContCentsontents Precautions iv About This Manual vi The QY300: An Overview vii s Sequencer Functions vii s Accompaniment Sequencing vii s Voice & Effects viii Power & Connections 1 Power Supply 1 Setting Up Your System 2 s The Connectors 2 s Audio Connections...
Owner's Manual
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... depend entirely on your individual requirements. The MIDI OUT connector can be connected to an external tone generator or synthesizer if you want to the QY300, will connect to drive external voices from the QY300 sequencer. 2 L/MONO & R OUTPUT Jacks These are the main stereo outputs from the Yamaha PA-1207 AC Power Adaptor supplied with...
... depend entirely on your individual requirements. The MIDI OUT connector can be connected to an external tone generator or synthesizer if you want to the QY300, will connect to drive external voices from the QY300 sequencer. 2 L/MONO & R OUTPUT Jacks These are the main stereo outputs from the Yamaha PA-1207 AC Power Adaptor supplied with...
Owner's Manual
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...single external device, or the first in tone generator, the QY300 can drive external tone generators and synthesizers just like any other MIDI sequencer or music computer. Power & Connections Always use high-quality MIDI cables when connecting MIDI devices, and avoid cables longer than four or five external... devices without the use of a MIDI distributor or "thru box", to the MIDI IN connector of the ...
...single external device, or the first in tone generator, the QY300 can drive external tone generators and synthesizers just like any other MIDI sequencer or music computer. Power & Connections Always use high-quality MIDI cables when connecting MIDI devices, and avoid cables longer than four or five external... devices without the use of a MIDI distributor or "thru box", to the MIDI IN connector of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... individual phrases that are used to edit (change the value of) the parameter at which the QY300's 16 sequencer tracks can be automatically played in the specified direction. The QY300's MIDI, data filter, and ABC utility functions are used to be recorded, edited, and played back. The ...The Controls 3 7 12 9 8 6 4 3 3 3 5 10 11 3 Mode Keys These six keys select the QY300's main operating modes: SONG PATTERN PHRASE CHAIN UTILITY DISK The main "sequencer" mode in which the cursor is used to specify a "chain" of songs to create accompaniment patterns can be selected, ...
... individual phrases that are used to edit (change the value of) the parameter at which the QY300's 16 sequencer tracks can be automatically played in the specified direction. The QY300's MIDI, data filter, and ABC utility functions are used to be recorded, edited, and played back. The ...The Controls 3 7 12 9 8 6 4 3 3 3 5 10 11 3 Mode Keys These six keys select the QY300's main operating modes: SONG PATTERN PHRASE CHAIN UTILITY DISK The main "sequencer" mode in which the cursor is used to specify a "chain" of songs to create accompaniment patterns can be selected, ...
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... the SONG or PHRASE modes, allowing detailed eventby-event editing of the recorded data. then press the [ENTER] key to connect an external MIDI keyboard. The [REC] key can be used when you can prevent unexpectedly high volume levels from the menu that you rotate the shuttle dial... Stops playback or recording. Set the VOLUME control to its minimum setting when connecting the QY300 to cancel the record-ready mode before recording is also used to enter notes and other events when editing sequence data, and to reverse shuttling in octave steps, over a range of the first measure...
... the SONG or PHRASE modes, allowing detailed eventby-event editing of the recorded data. then press the [ENTER] key to connect an external MIDI keyboard. The [REC] key can be used when you can prevent unexpectedly high volume levels from the menu that you rotate the shuttle dial... Stops playback or recording. Set the VOLUME control to its minimum setting when connecting the QY300 to cancel the record-ready mode before recording is also used to enter notes and other events when editing sequence data, and to reverse shuttling in octave steps, over a range of the first measure...
Owner's Manual
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...the keyboard track when the cursor is located at a specific track number/mute button (the track number is inverted), that track becomes the QY300 "keyboard track" - The keyboard track setting is maintained even if the cursor is moved to what is transmitting on. The current keyboard ...corrresponding to other parameters on page 18. • To conform to General MIDI protocol, only the drum voices can be assigned to sequencer track assignments are described in the upper right corner of note assignments (i.e. MIDI track assignments are discussed on the display. page 65. Play the micro...
...the keyboard track when the cursor is located at a specific track number/mute button (the track number is inverted), that track becomes the QY300 "keyboard track" - The keyboard track setting is maintained even if the cursor is moved to what is transmitting on. The current keyboard ...corrresponding to other parameters on page 18. • To conform to General MIDI protocol, only the drum voices can be assigned to sequencer track assignments are described in the upper right corner of note assignments (i.e. MIDI track assignments are discussed on the display. page 65. Play the micro...
Owner's Manual
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...") from the main SONG display by the corresponding sequencer track. unless, of 2 octaves. This type of setting is actually modified "on the fly" during playback - Playback Effects The QY300 provides a number of "playback effects" which MIDI channels are assigned to set the maximum pitch bend... range for greater pitch bend range). usually to the QY300's internal voices - i.e. The graphic fader will be necessary...
...") from the main SONG display by the corresponding sequencer track. unless, of 2 octaves. This type of setting is actually modified "on the fly" during playback - Playback Effects The QY300 provides a number of "playback effects" which MIDI channels are assigned to set the maximum pitch bend... range for greater pitch bend range). usually to the QY300's internal voices - i.e. The graphic fader will be necessary...
Owner's Manual
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...and use the realtime record mode the QY300 records exactly what you play as described on page 53 to clear a song for some reason all 16 sequencer tracks can re-record any data ... the realtime record mode you select the track you play in real time. Part 2: Basic Recording The QY300 SONG mode provides two main record modes for adding finishing touches to floppy disk before clearing, see "Disk...the micro-keyboard or an external MIDI keyboard in real time. There's also a "multi" real-time record mode in real time. It's also useful for the 16 sequencer tracks: realtime and step record...
...and use the realtime record mode the QY300 records exactly what you play as described on page 53 to clear a song for some reason all 16 sequencer tracks can re-record any data ... the realtime record mode you select the track you play in real time. Part 2: Basic Recording The QY300 SONG mode provides two main record modes for adding finishing touches to floppy disk before clearing, see "Disk...the micro-keyboard or an external MIDI keyboard in real time. There's also a "multi" real-time record mode in real time. It's also useful for the 16 sequencer tracks: realtime and step record...
Owner's Manual
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In the QY300 step recording, described later, allows new material to be returned to the top (first measure) of the song. The normal SONG play mode is selected, for information on the micro-keyboard or via an external MIDI keyboard. 8 Stop Recording Press the [m] key to the first measure actually ...give the song an original name. The count-in is also indicated by negative numbers in which new data is in contrast to record other sequencer tracks, as required. 25 Negative numbers for two-measure count-in the a track will sound and you 'll automatically be added to "-01...
In the QY300 step recording, described later, allows new material to be returned to the top (first measure) of the song. The normal SONG play mode is selected, for information on the micro-keyboard or via an external MIDI keyboard. 8 Stop Recording Press the [m] key to the first measure actually ...give the song an original name. The count-in is also indicated by negative numbers in which new data is in contrast to record other sequencer tracks, as required. 25 Negative numbers for two-measure count-in the a track will sound and you 'll automatically be added to "-01...
Owner's Manual
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...record, as that described for realtime or punch-in recording, except that appropriate MIDI data is not data-compatible with precise control over the timing, length, and loudness of course, that all 16 sequencer tracks. Asterisks indicate song contains no data. 2 Make the Required Voice Assignment...(s) Go to the voice mode ([F3] key) and assign the voice(s) you want to use any data yet, a row of the realtime record process, described above). Select the multi mode by -note, with the QY300...
...record, as that described for realtime or punch-in recording, except that appropriate MIDI data is not data-compatible with precise control over the timing, length, and loudness of course, that all 16 sequencer tracks. Asterisks indicate song contains no data. 2 Make the Required Voice Assignment...(s) Go to the voice mode ([F3] key) and assign the voice(s) you want to use any data yet, a row of the realtime record process, described above). Select the multi mode by -note, with the QY300...
Owner's Manual
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"16" for the sequencer tracks, or "Tmp" for pitch bends, aftertouch and other event of the available memory. P.BEND CTRL CH A.T POLY A.T Pitch bend events. "127". After setting the ... The data type parameter determines the type of the type parameter. Control change number(s) to the selected mode. 47 The control change parameter determines the MIDI control change events. Channel aftertouch events. Press the [F6] key ("Exit") to return to the job list, or a mode key to go directly to the...
"16" for the sequencer tracks, or "Tmp" for pitch bends, aftertouch and other event of the available memory. P.BEND CTRL CH A.T POLY A.T Pitch bend events. "127". After setting the ... The data type parameter determines the type of the type parameter. Control change number(s) to the selected mode. 47 The control change parameter determines the MIDI control change events. Channel aftertouch events. Press the [F6] key ("Exit") to return to the job list, or a mode key to go directly to the...
Owner's Manual
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...on the display while the data is being processed, then "Completed" will appear briefly when the job is placed in the normal sequencer tracks after converting the data to standard MIDI format. The expanded data is done. Press [ENTER] to execute the Clear Track job. the pattern and chord data - ... the job list, or a mode key to go directly to the selected mode. 18: Expand Backing "Expands" the accompaniment track data - "16" for the sequencer tracks, "Pat" for the accompaniment pattern track, "Chd" for the accompaniment chord track, "Tmp" for the tempo track, or "All" for all tracks. ...
...on the display while the data is being processed, then "Completed" will appear briefly when the job is placed in the normal sequencer tracks after converting the data to standard MIDI format. The expanded data is done. Press [ENTER] to execute the Clear Track job. the pattern and chord data - ... the job list, or a mode key to go directly to the selected mode. 18: Expand Backing "Expands" the accompaniment track data - "16" for the sequencer tracks, "Pat" for the accompaniment pattern track, "Chd" for the accompaniment chord track, "Tmp" for the tempo track, or "All" for all tracks. ...
Owner's Manual
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... as required. Editing Songs & Phrases "Excl": Exclusive This event allows 16-byte exclusive data blocks (first byte = "F0") to be inserted in the sequence data to enter the event as specified. Since the data is entered. 6 Return to the Change Edit Mode Press the [F6] function key ("Exit") ...change edit mode. The spaces between the dots are the data entry locations. 5 Enter the Specified Event Press the [ENTER] key to control external MIDI devices as required. Move the cursor to any of the data byte locations following the initial "F0" byte and use the [-1/NO] and [+1/YES]...
... as required. Editing Songs & Phrases "Excl": Exclusive This event allows 16-byte exclusive data blocks (first byte = "F0") to be inserted in the sequence data to enter the event as specified. Since the data is entered. 6 Return to the Change Edit Mode Press the [F6] function key ("Exit") ...change edit mode. The spaces between the dots are the data entry locations. 5 Enter the Specified Event Press the [ENTER] key to control external MIDI devices as required. Move the cursor to any of the data byte locations following the initial "F0" byte and use the [-1/NO] and [+1/YES]...
Owner's Manual
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...] function keys to "Ext." 115 e.g. Negative values tune down and positive values tune up. Please note that the QY300 will not run on its own internal clock or MIDI clock data from an external device such as a sequencer or music computer. System Parameters The UTILITY mode system parameters include master tuning and basic...
...] function keys to "Ext." 115 e.g. Negative values tune down and positive values tune up. Please note that the QY300 will not run on its own internal clock or MIDI clock data from an external device such as a sequencer or music computer. System Parameters The UTILITY mode system parameters include master tuning and basic...
Owner's Manual
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... type, press the [ENTER] key to begin the selected operation. 122 A single specified song (01 ... 10) saved in sequencers. The Standard MIDI File format is widely used by computer music software, sequencers, and synthesizers with built-in or loaded from the disk display at any disk operation are assigned to free channels...the drum data on page 18 and make sure the TG CH and MIDI CH settings such that the track contained the drum data is most likely to occur with respect to GM-type data, where the QY300 may fail to perform the operation on the originally intended tracks. All Data...
... type, press the [ENTER] key to begin the selected operation. 122 A single specified song (01 ... 10) saved in sequencers. The Standard MIDI File format is widely used by computer music software, sequencers, and synthesizers with built-in or loaded from the disk display at any disk operation are assigned to free channels...the drum data on page 18 and make sure the TG CH and MIDI CH settings such that the track contained the drum data is most likely to occur with respect to GM-type data, where the QY300 may fail to perform the operation on the originally intended tracks. All Data...