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Try This: Select the SONG mode display (use the [MODE] key, as a dark block with inverse characters). 3 Getting to move the cursor around the display screen, highlighting the various parameters that are available for editing (the QY20 cursor appears as described above), then try using the cursor keys to Know the QY20: How the Controls Work MODE MODE 4 Cursor Keys Up Left Right Down MODE These 4 keys move the "cursor" around the screen. 27
Try This: Select the SONG mode display (use the [MODE] key, as a dark block with inverse characters). 3 Getting to move the cursor around the display screen, highlighting the various parameters that are available for editing (the QY20 cursor appears as described above), then try using the cursor keys to Know the QY20: How the Controls Work MODE MODE 4 Cursor Keys Up Left Right Down MODE These 4 keys move the "cursor" around the screen. 27
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... keys (up and down only) to locate a specific measure within a song or pattern. Their layout and functions are similar to the transport controls on your QY20 screen. Try This: Assuming that you've gone through the "Try this:" procedure for the [MENU] and Function keys, above, you to select job number 2... [ENTER] key to the SONG mode. the display should now have the SONG mode Job List on a tape recorder. 30 3 Getting to Know the QY20: How the Controls Work 7 [ENTER] Key ENTER In addition to "entering" chords in the SONG and PATTERN modes, and allow you should appear as ...
... keys (up and down only) to locate a specific measure within a song or pattern. Their layout and functions are similar to the transport controls on your QY20 screen. Try This: Assuming that you've gone through the "Try this:" procedure for the [MENU] and Function keys, above, you to select job number 2... [ENTER] key to the SONG mode. the display should now have the SONG mode Job List on a tape recorder. 30 3 Getting to Know the QY20: How the Controls Work 7 [ENTER] Key ENTER In addition to "entering" chords in the SONG and PATTERN modes, and allow you should appear as ...
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MODE Current track. Faders. Mute buttons. Use the [MODE] key to current track. SONG mode tracks. m m m 36 m Pan pots. Voice assigned to select the VOICE mode display. 4 The VOICE Mode: Selecting, Playing, & Assigning the QY20 Voices & Drums The QY20 has 100 voices and 8 drum kits that has mute buttons, pan pots, and faders for each track (the drum track does not have a pan pot). m m m Voice numbers. The voice mode also features a graphic on-screen "mixer" that can be selected, played, and assigned to the SONG mode tracks in the VOICE mode.
MODE Current track. Faders. Mute buttons. Use the [MODE] key to current track. SONG mode tracks. m m m 36 m Pan pots. Voice assigned to select the VOICE mode display. 4 The VOICE Mode: Selecting, Playing, & Assigning the QY20 Voices & Drums The QY20 has 100 voices and 8 drum kits that has mute buttons, pan pots, and faders for each track (the drum track does not have a pan pot). m m m Voice numbers. The voice mode also features a graphic on-screen "mixer" that can be selected, played, and assigned to the SONG mode tracks in the VOICE mode.
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Place cursor here to select the "REAL" mode (if it isn't already selected). Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the mode name - The selected record mode is indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the display, then press the left cursor key to select the realtime record mode. i.e. ">REAL 5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments m C Select the realtime record mode.
Place cursor here to select the "REAL" mode (if it isn't already selected). Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the mode name - The selected record mode is indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the display, then press the left cursor key to select the realtime record mode. i.e. ">REAL 5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments m C Select the realtime record mode.
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... prior to the first measure actually recorded. The count-in is se- lected, for Other Instruments Move the cursor to the track area of the screen. The met- If a 4/4 pattern is also indicated by negative numbers in . 55 An underline will sound and you move to other areas of the display...
... prior to the first measure actually recorded. The count-in is se- lected, for Other Instruments Move the cursor to the track area of the screen. The met- If a 4/4 pattern is also indicated by negative numbers in . 55 An underline will sound and you move to other areas of the display...
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The selected record mode is indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the display, then press the right cursor key to select the step record mode. i.e. Cursor here to select the "STEP" mode (if it isn't already selected). Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the mode name - ">STEP 5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments C Select the step record mode.
The selected record mode is indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the display, then press the right cursor key to select the step record mode. i.e. Cursor here to select the "STEP" mode (if it isn't already selected). Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the mode name - ">STEP 5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments C Select the step record mode.
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.... 61 tern, chord, repeat, and tempo data. m m m m N Enter the required pat- Press the [/] key to exit from the step record mode and return to "Tmp" screen. Go to call the selected step record display. M Stop recording. Refer to the following sections for Other Instruments Press the [/] key to call the menu... between the pattern, chord, repeat, and tempo HINT data-entry displays while the record mode is engaged by simply pressing the [MENU] key to "Chd" screen.
.... 61 tern, chord, repeat, and tempo data. m m m m N Enter the required pat- Press the [/] key to exit from the step record mode and return to "Tmp" screen. Go to call the selected step record display. M Stop recording. Refer to the following sections for Other Instruments Press the [/] key to call the menu... between the pattern, chord, repeat, and tempo HINT data-entry displays while the record mode is engaged by simply pressing the [MENU] key to "Chd" screen.
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... m m Go to the first measure. The cursor keys also move forward or backward through the song: moving the cursor past the bottom of the screen accesses the preceding measures (if there are used to actually enter or change data. The [p] key takes you to the time signature, pattern number, and... up (see lower measure numbers). Scroll down (see higher measure numbers). In the pattern display moving it above the top of the screen accesses subsequent measures, while moving sideways takes you directly to first measure. Scroll down (see higher measure numbers). 63
... m m Go to the first measure. The cursor keys also move forward or backward through the song: moving the cursor past the bottom of the screen accesses the preceding measures (if there are used to actually enter or change data. The [p] key takes you to the time signature, pattern number, and... up (see lower measure numbers). Scroll down (see higher measure numbers). In the pattern display moving it above the top of the screen accesses subsequent measures, while moving sideways takes you directly to first measure. Scroll down (see higher measure numbers). 63
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Press to erase tempo change lengths (up to a maximum of 99 measures), but the arrow will not appear when you scroll the screen to see subsequent measures. 5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments In the next sample display a ritardando of 25 beats per minute is located. q Erasing Tempo Changes m ...
Press to erase tempo change lengths (up to a maximum of 99 measures), but the arrow will not appear when you scroll the screen to see subsequent measures. 5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments In the next sample display a ritardando of 25 beats per minute is located. q Erasing Tempo Changes m ...
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The selected record mode is engaged. C Select the realtime record mode. Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the mode name - Place cursor here to select the realtime record mode. ">REAL i.e. 6 Creating Original Patterns m "REC" appears when the record mode is indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the display, then press the left cursor key to select the "REAL" mode (if it isn't already selected).
The selected record mode is engaged. C Select the realtime record mode. Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the mode name - Place cursor here to select the realtime record mode. ">REAL i.e. 6 Creating Original Patterns m "REC" appears when the record mode is indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the display, then press the left cursor key to select the "REAL" mode (if it isn't already selected).
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... the [−1] and [+1] keys to select the voice you want to use a track, set the voice number to "OFF." If you have plenty of the screen. Move the cursor vertically to move to other areas of time to set as required using the [−1] and [+1] keys. length 8 measures). It's sometimes easier...
... the [−1] and [+1] keys to select the voice you want to use a track, set the voice number to "OFF." If you have plenty of the screen. Move the cursor vertically to move to other areas of time to set as required using the [−1] and [+1] keys. length 8 measures). It's sometimes easier...
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The selected record mode is engaged. Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the mode name - Press the [q] key to select the "STEP" mode (if it isn't already selected). The red LED above the [q] key will light. m "REC" appears when the record mode is indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the display, then press the right cursor key to engage the record ready mode. ">STEP C Select the step record mode. i.e. Place cursor here to select the step record mode. 6 Creating Original Patterns X Engage the record ready mode.
The selected record mode is engaged. Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the mode name - Press the [q] key to select the "STEP" mode (if it isn't already selected). The red LED above the [q] key will light. m "REC" appears when the record mode is indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the display, then press the right cursor key to engage the record ready mode. ">STEP C Select the step record mode. i.e. Place cursor here to select the step record mode. 6 Creating Original Patterns X Engage the record ready mode.
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..., 1/8 ... 16/8, 1/4 ... 8/4. If you are recording a new pattern or track, use the [−1] and [+1] keys to select the voice you want to other areas of the screen. 6 Creating Original Patterns V Set time signature and pattern length (new patterns only). m m If you don't intend to use for that track once the track has...
..., 1/8 ... 16/8, 1/4 ... 8/4. If you are recording a new pattern or track, use the [−1] and [+1] keys to select the voice you want to other areas of the screen. 6 Creating Original Patterns V Set time signature and pattern length (new patterns only). m m If you don't intend to use for that track once the track has...
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The red LED above the [q] key will light. m "REC" appears when the record mode is indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the display, then press the left cursor key to engage the record ready mode. Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the mode name - Press the [q] key to select the "REAL" mode (if it isn't already selected). The selected record mode is engaged. i.e. C Select the realtime record mode. 7 Creating a Complete Song X Engage the record ready mode. Place cursor here to select the realtime record mode. ">REAL
The red LED above the [q] key will light. m "REC" appears when the record mode is indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the display, then press the left cursor key to engage the record ready mode. Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the mode name - Press the [q] key to select the "REAL" mode (if it isn't already selected). The selected record mode is engaged. i.e. C Select the realtime record mode. 7 Creating a Complete Song X Engage the record ready mode. Place cursor here to select the realtime record mode. ">REAL
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... track area of the display, and then shift the cursor sideways to select the track you have plenty of time to other areas of the screen. V Select tempo and trans- m Cursor here to record: TR1, TR2, TR3, or TR4. Record tempo. Transpose.
... track area of the display, and then shift the cursor sideways to select the track you have plenty of time to other areas of the screen. V Select tempo and trans- m Cursor here to record: TR1, TR2, TR3, or TR4. Record tempo. Transpose.
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Press the [q] key to select the "STEP" mode (if it isn't already selected). C Select the step record mode. i.e. m "REC" appears when the record mode is indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the display, then press the right cursor key to engage the record ready mode. Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the mode name - ">STEP The red LED above the [q] key will light. Place cursor here to select the step record mode. 7 Creating a Complete Song X Engage the record ready mode. The selected record mode is engaged.
Press the [q] key to select the "STEP" mode (if it isn't already selected). C Select the step record mode. i.e. m "REC" appears when the record mode is indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the display, then press the right cursor key to engage the record ready mode. Move the cursor to the "REC REAL STEP" area of the mode name - ">STEP The red LED above the [q] key will light. Place cursor here to select the step record mode. 7 Creating a Complete Song X Engage the record ready mode. The selected record mode is engaged.
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V Select the track to begin recording. An underline will remain below will appear. B Record. Note parameters. Time signature. 117 Move the cursor vertically to move to other areas of the display, and then shift the cursor sideways to select the track you want to the track area of the screen. TR2 selected for step recording. 7 Creating a Complete Song Move the cursor to record: TR1, TR2, TR3, or TR4. The step record display shown below the selected track. Current record track. Measure/beat/clock display. Note display. Press the [/] key to record.
V Select the track to begin recording. An underline will remain below will appear. B Record. Note parameters. Time signature. 117 Move the cursor vertically to move to other areas of the display, and then shift the cursor sideways to select the track you want to the track area of the screen. TR2 selected for step recording. 7 Creating a Complete Song Move the cursor to record: TR1, TR2, TR3, or TR4. The step record display shown below the selected track. Current record track. Measure/beat/clock display. Note display. Press the [/] key to record.
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...transmitted (Song, Pattern, or All) Song or pattern number (no number available when "All" is selected above) Next, select the utility mode Bulk Dump screen, select "Song" if you want to save the data for one pattern or all patterns, or "All" if you want to save all songs, "... ... 200), or "All" to save all song and pattern data. 9 Utility Functions Bulk Dump OUT -- IN Although the QY20 has memory for use with the QY20 is set to save all songs. Also make sure that the Device Number parameter in the utility System screen is the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer. MIDI --
...transmitted (Song, Pattern, or All) Song or pattern number (no number available when "All" is selected above) Next, select the utility mode Bulk Dump screen, select "Song" if you want to save the data for one pattern or all patterns, or "All" if you want to save all songs, "... ... 200), or "All" to save all song and pattern data. 9 Utility Functions Bulk Dump OUT -- IN Although the QY20 has memory for use with the QY20 is set to save all songs. Also make sure that the Device Number parameter in the utility System screen is the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer. MIDI --
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... receiving song data, and that the pattern play , or voice mode. Also make sure that the Device Number parameter in the utility System screen is currently in the song play, pattern play mode is complete. will appear when the transmission is selected when receiving pattern data. Press [+1/YES... being transmitted, and "Completed!" "ALL" data files including both song and pattern data can be received in progress (recording, for example) the QY20 will appear on the display. MIDI -- To receive bulk data make sure that the MIDI OUT of the MDF2 (or other operation is set as...
... receiving song data, and that the pattern play , or voice mode. Also make sure that the Device Number parameter in the utility System screen is currently in the song play, pattern play mode is complete. will appear when the transmission is selected when receiving pattern data. Press [+1/YES... being transmitted, and "Completed!" "ALL" data files including both song and pattern data can be received in progress (recording, for example) the QY20 will appear on the display. MIDI -- To receive bulk data make sure that the MIDI OUT of the MDF2 (or other operation is set as...
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... bass" notes. cro-keyboard can be used, but because of its small size and necessarily simpli- A chart of the chords recognized by the QY20 is turned "On", chords played within the specified ABC range will change accordingly during song playback or chord-track recording. Graphic range markers m (... detection and recog- fied construction, chord detection is from C-2 to G8 (the ABC range. the QY20 ABC system (see "10: The QY20 As a Tone Generator/ABC Expander", page 170). side the screen area). "High" parameter cannot be set the ABC range. The built-in maximum range is less reliable...
... bass" notes. cro-keyboard can be used, but because of its small size and necessarily simpli- A chart of the chords recognized by the QY20 is turned "On", chords played within the specified ABC range will change accordingly during song playback or chord-track recording. Graphic range markers m (... detection and recog- fied construction, chord detection is from C-2 to G8 (the ABC range. the QY20 ABC system (see "10: The QY20 As a Tone Generator/ABC Expander", page 170). side the screen area). "High" parameter cannot be set the ABC range. The built-in maximum range is less reliable...