MUSIC SEQUENCER OWNER’S MANUAL
Contents Z The QY22: What It Is & What It Can Do ....................... 7 What It Is .................................... 8 Voice Mode ............................ 9 Song Mode ............................ 9 Pattern Mode ....................... 11 What It Can Do ........................ 12 About General MIDI ................. 14 X Setting Up: Power & Connections ......................... 15 Power Supply ........................... 16 Using Batteries .................... 16 When to Replace the Batteries .
Contents Realtime Sequencer Track Recording .......................... Step Sequencer Track Recording .......................... The Song Jobs ....................... 1: Mix Track ....................... 2: Copy Measure ............... 3: Create Measure ............. 4: Quantize ........................ 5: Delete Measure ............. 6: Erase Measure .............. 7: Transpose ...................... 8: Move Clock .................... 9: Remove Event ............... 10: Modify Velocity ............
Precautions Your QY22 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. ■ Power Supply • Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is not in use.
Precautions • Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the instrument can result in scratches and more serious damage. ■ 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).
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 QY22 in the quickest, most efficient manner possible.
The QY22: What It Is & What It Can Do 1 What It Is ..................................................................... 8 Voice Mode .............................................................. 9 Song Mode ............................................................... 9 Pattern Mode ......................................................... 11 What It Can Do .........................................................
1 The QY22: What It Is & What It Can Do What It Is … The QY22 is a complete music production system with tone generator, sequencer, and autoaccompaniment capability all integrated with a sophisticated control interface. It has 3 modes that provide access to its 3 main functional blocks: the VOICE mode, the SONG mode, and the PATTERN mode. QY22 Modes SONG MODE VOICE MODE 8 tracks: 4 sequencer tracks + 4 accompaniment tracks. AWM tone generator with 128 voices & 8 drum kits.
1 The QY22: What It Is & What It Can Do VOICE Mode ———————————————————————————— The QY22’s internal AWM tone generator provides full General MIDI Level 1 compatibility with 128 top-quality General MIDI voices plus 8 complete drum kits with different drum and percussion instruments assigned to different notes. You can assign any of these voices to the internal sequencer tracks (➪ page 38), or play them directly from an external keyboard or other MIDI controller via the MIDI interface (➪ page 168).
1 The QY22: What It Is & What It Can Do ● The Sequencer Tracks The QY22 sequencer has 4 “normal” sequencer tracks to which you can individually assign any of the 128 internal voices (or 8 drum kits if desired), and record just about anything you like either via the QY22’s own micro keyboard or an external keyboard connected to the QY22 MIDI IN connector.
1 2. The QY22: What It Is & What It Can Do The accompaniment tracks feature Yamaha’s advanced ABC (Auto Bass Chord) auto-accompaniment system (➪ page 47). Of course, you can create accompaniments without using ABC if you like. PATTERN Mode —————————————————————————— The QY22 PATTERN mode produces the accompaniment patterns that are used by the SONG mode accompaniment tracks.
1 The QY22: What It Is & What It Can Do What It Can Do … Here are a few ideas on how you can use the QY22. 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).
1 The QY22: What It Is & What It Can Do ● Compose & Arrange The QY22’s outstanding voices, versatile sequencing capability, and in-depth editing features make it a perfect tool for trying out musical ideas and arrangements. It’s also a great way to present your ideas to others (➪ page 108). ● Serious Music Production Use the QY22 as an adjunct to serious music recording and production.
1 The QY22: What It Is & What It Can Do GENERAL About General MIDI The QY22 is fully compatible with the General MIDI System Level 1 Standard. As you probably know, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) makes it possible for various electronic musical instruments and other devices to “communicate” with each other. For example, by connecting a sequencer to a synthesizer, you can play back a songs data on the sequencer using the voices of the synthesizer.
Setting Up: Power & Connections 2 Power Supply .......................................................... 16 Using Batteries ...................................................... 16 When to Replace the Batteries ..................................... 17 Using a Power Adaptor ......................................... 18 Setting Up Your System ....................................... 19 The Connectors .................................................... 19 Audio Connections .................................
2 Setting Up: Power & Connections Power Supply Your QY22 will run either from batteries or an optional AC adaptor. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use. Using Batteries —————————————————————————— Six 1.5V AA size (SUM-3 or R6P) or equivalent alkaline batteries must first be installed in the battery compartment.
2 Setting Up: Power & Connections XInsert Batteries Insert the six batteries, being careful to follow the polarity markings on the bottom panel. CReplace Cover Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks firmly in place. When to Replace the Batteries ———————————————————— When the batteries run down and are no longer able to operate the QY22, the sound may become distorted and the display shown to the left will appear.
2 Setting Up: Power & Connections Using a Power Adaptor ——————————————————————— Plug the DC output cable from a Yamaha PA-3, PA-4, or PA-40 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 socket. DC IN PA-3 AC power socket. PA-4 PA-40 CAUTION 18 Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the specified unit or an appropriate replacement provided by your Yamaha dealer to power the QY22.
2 Setting Up: Power & Connections Setting Up Your System What you will connect the QY22 to, and what you will connect to the QY22, 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.
2 Setting Up: Power & Connections 1 DC IN Jack This jack is only used when you are powering the QY22 from an optional AC adaptor instead of batteries. The DC output cable from an optional Yamaha PA-3, PA-4, or PA-40 AC Power Adaptor is plugged in here. DETAIL 20 The batteries are automatically disconnected when a plug is inserted into the DC IN jack.
2 Setting Up: Power & Connections Audio Connections ————————————————————————— The simplest way to monitor the QY22 sound is via a pair of stereo headphones (miniature stereo phone plug type) plugged into the PHONES jack. If you want to use an external stereo sound system, however, use the LINE OUT jack and the supplied “Y” cable (miniature stereo phone plug to dual RCA pin plugs).
2 Setting Up: Power & Connections MIDI Connections ————————————————————————— OUT —— MIDI —— IN MIDI OUT Although the QY22 can be played and programmed from the built-in micro keyboard, it can also be connected to an external keyboard or computer for added benefits. An external MIDI keyboard connected to the MIDI IN connector provides the added advantages of standard keyboard size and key velocity sensitivity (if your keyboard has a velocity-sensitive keyboard).
Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work 3 The Controls ............................................................... 24 Play the Demo ............................................................
3 Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work The QY22 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, and try out the procedures in the Try This: sections, you should have no problem accessing and operating the QY22’s many advanced features.
3 Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work 6 3 2 7 Front Panel GENERAL MUSIC SEQUENCER MODE ENTER 4 MENU –1 +1 NO YES 5 8 0 OCT DOWN F G OCT UP G A A B C D C 7(#9) 7(b9) D E 7( 13) 7( 13 ) 7( 7( 11) 5) C 7sus4 sus4 ––– dim BASS E F G INTRO NORMAL VARI.
3 Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work 1 POWER Switch ON Slide to the “ON” position to turn the QY22 on, and to the “OFF” position to turn it off. OFF POWER Always turn the power switch off when not using your QY22. IMPORTANT 2 LCD Display & CONTRAST Control CONTRAST 3 [MODE] Key This large multi-function liquid crystal display panel shows all parameters and prompts you need to operate the QY22 with optimum ease and efficiency.
3 Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work MODE MODE MODE 4 Cursor Keys These 4 keys move the “cursor” around the display screen, highlighting the various parameters that are available for editing (the QY22 cursor appears as a dark block with inverse characters). Up Left Right Try This: Select the SONG mode display (use the [MODE] key, as described above), then try using the cursor keys to move the cursor around the screen.
3 Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work 5 [−1/NO] and [+1/YES] Keys –1 +1 NO YES These keys are used to edit (change the value of) the parameter at which the cursor is currently located. The [−1/NO] key decrements (decreases stepwise) the value of the selected parameter, while the [+1/YES] key increments (increases stepwise) the parameter.
3 6 [MENU] and Function Keys MENU Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work The [MENU] key calls a menu of functions or sub-modes that can be accessed from the current QY22 mode, and the function keys (the small round yellow keys) select the corresponding item from the menu that appears on the display. Select the SONG mode display (use the [MODE] key, as described above), then press the [MENU] key. You should see the menu shown to the left. m Try This: Press to see job list. m Move cursor up.
3 Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work 7 [ENTER] Key ENTER In addition to “entering” chords in SONG and PATTERN modes (which we’ll learn about later), the [ENTER] key is used to “enter” a selected menu function. Try This: Assuming that you’ve gone through the “Try this:” procedure for the [MENU] and Function keys, above, you should now have the SONG mode Job List on your QY22 screen. Use the cursor keys (up and down only) to select job number 2 “Copy Meas”.
3 RECORD READY Press this key to engage the record ready mode. You have to press START/STOP to actually start recording. Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work MOVE BACK Press briefly to move back one measure, or hold for continuous scrolling. GO TO TOP This key takes you straight to the first measure ("top") of the current song or pattern. START/STOP Press to start or stop recording or playback. 9 Micro Keyboard F G E F G A G INTRO NORMAL VARI.
3 Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work Try This: Sequencer track 1. Now play the micro keyboard. You should hear the voice that is currently assigned to sequencer track 1. Also try moving the cursor to the accompaniment bass (“Ba”) and drum (“Dr”) tracks and playing the currently assigned bass and drum voices.
3 Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work When recording the accompaniment chord tracks in the step mode, the [OCT DOWN] key is used to specify the bass note for chords, while the [OCT UP] key is used to enter syncopated chords. ! VOLUME Control MIN VOLUME MAX The VOLUME control adjusts the volume of the sound delivered via both the LINE OUT and PHONES jacks. Slide the control toward “MAX.” to increase the volume or toward “MIN.” to decrease the volume. CAUTION Set the VOLUME control to “MIN.
3 Getting to Know the QY22: How the Controls Work Play the Demo ——————————————————————————— Once you’ve set up your QY22 and become familiar with the controls, you might like to play back the pre-programmed demonstration to hear what the QY22 can do. MENU Z From the SONG or VOICE mode display (use the [MODE] key to select) press the [MENU] key. X 34 Press the function key immediately next to “DEMO” on the display. The initial demo display should appear. C ] key to start demo playback.
The VOICE Mode: Selecting, Playing, & Assigning the QY22 Voices & Drums 4 Try Out the Voices ...................................................... 37 Making Voice-to-Track Assignments .......................... 38 The Mute Buttons ........................................................ 38 The Pan Pots .............................................................. 39 The Faders ..................................................................
4 The VOICE Mode: Selecting, Playing, & Assigning the QY22 Voices & Drums The QY22 has 128 voices and 8 drum kits that can be selected, played, and assigned to the SONG mode tracks in the VOICE mode. The voice mode also features a graphic on-screen “mixer” that has mute buttons, pan pots, and faders for each track. Use the [MODE] key to select the VOICE mode display. MODE Pan pots. 36 m m m m Voice numbers. Voice assigned to current track. m m m Current track. SONG mode tracks. Mute buttons.
4 The VOICE Mode: Selecting, Playing, & Assigning the QY22 Voices & Drums Try Out the Voices ————————————————————————— Move the cursor to the voice number immediately below “TR1” on the display (as in the display shown to the left). Note that the name of the voice currently assigned to TR1 appears in the upper right corner of the display. Play the micro keyboard and you’ll hear that voice. DETAIL Use –1 +1 NO YES voice numbers.
4 The VOICE Mode: Selecting, Playing, & Assigning the QY22 Voices & Drums Making Voice-to-Track Assignments ————————————————— When you record accompaniments (➪ page 52) or complete songs (➪ page 108) in the SONG mode, you’ll need to specify which voices are to be played by which tracks. These assignments are made in the VOICE mode.
4 The VOICE Mode: Selecting, Playing, & Assigning the QY22 Voices & Drums +1 NO YES m m –1 Mute off. Note that the status of the mute button over which the cursor is located is also indicated in the upper right corner of the display (in this example, “Mute = off” for the C2 track). Mute on. MUSICAL NOTE The mute buttons are a handy way to simply turn tracks that you don’t want to hear off.
4 The VOICE Mode: Selecting, Playing, & Assigning the QY22 Voices & Drums The Faders ———————————————————————————— Each track has a graphic “fader” that can be set to produce the best “mix” (balance) between the various voices. Position the cursor at a fader, then use the [−1/NO] and [+1/YES] keys to set the fader level. The graphic fader will move to the corresponding position (higher for higher volume, and lower for lower volume).
Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments 5 Selecting & Playing the Preset Patterns .......... 42 Changing Chords .................................................. 47 Muting Tracks ....................................................... 51 Record a Complete Accompaniment ................ 52 Realtime Accompaniment Recording ................... 52 Step Accompaniment Recording .......................... 59 Using the QY22 As a Drum Machine ................
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Selecting & Playing the Preset Patterns Using the QY22 preset patterns you can easily create accompaniments that you can play or sing along with. The QY22 has 100 preset accompaniment patterns covering a wide variety of musical styles. Here’s how you can select and play the patterns while in the SONG mode. Z Select the SONG mode and an “empty” song. Song number (1 … 20). to set. NO YES Asterisks (*) indicate an empty song.
5 XSelect a pattern number. Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the accompaniment pattern number, then use the [−1] and [+1] buttons to select the pattern you want to play. The preset patterns are numbers 001 through 100. Place the cursor here (this is the accompaniment pattern number). ] key to start playback of the selected accompaniPress the [ ment pattern.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments V Listen to the pattern’s variations. Each preset pattern has 6 variations or “sections” — INTRO, NORMAL, VARI., FILL1, FILL2, and ENDING. INTRO ........ introduction NORMAL .... normal pattern, used for the “verse” of a song. VARI. .......... variation, normally used as a chorus or bridge. FILL1 .......... fill-in 1, transition from normal to variation. FILL2 .......... fill-in 2, transition from variation to normal. ENDING ...... ending pattern.
5 E F G INTRO NORMAL VARI. A B C FILL1 FILL2 ENDING Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments You can change patterns directly by pressing the appropriate key on the micro-keyboard while the cursor is located at either the pattern number or the section name on the display. The micro-keyboard section keys do not produce any sound when used to switch sections. DETAIL The newly selected section will begin playing from the top of the next measure.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments B Select different patterns & sections. With the cursor positioned over the pattern number you can use the [−1] and [+1] keys to select different patterns, and use the micro-keyboard section keys to select different sections during playback. In all cases the newly selected pattern or section will begin playing from the top of the next measure. “next” will appear below the pattern number until the new pattern or section actually begins playing.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Changing Chords ————————————————————————— The QY22 features a sophisticated ABC (Auto Bass Chord) system that automatically re-harmonizes the chord and bass tracks to match chords you specify. This makes creating complete accompaniment tracks fast and easy … just select a pattern, then specify the required chord changes (details in the next section). Here’s how you use the micro-keyboard to specify chord changes. Z Play a pattern.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments C Enter a chord. F G E F Note that the lower octave of the micro-keyboard has chord root names “E” through “D” marked on the keys, and the upper octave keys are marked with a variety of chord types. G A G INTRO NORMAL VARI. A B C D C A B C FILL1 FILL2 ENDING Example: Enter a G7 chord.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments The Chord Types add9 ...... M ........... M9 ......... M7 ......... aug ........ 6 ............ 9 ............ 7 ............ add9 ...... m ........... m9 ......... m7 ......... mM7 ...... m6 ......... DETAIL major added ninth. major. major ninth. major seventh. augmented. sixth. ninth. seventh. minor added ninth. minor minor ninth. minor seventh. minor major seventh. minor sixth. m7(11) .. m7(b5) .. 7(#9) ..... 7(b9) ..... 7(b13) ... 7(13) ..... 7(#11) ...
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments V Try out the various chords with different patterns. During playback you can move the cursor up to the pattern number, select a different pattern, then move the cursor back to the chord symbol and try different chords with the new pattern. HINT B Stop playback when done.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Muting Tracks ——————————————————————————— The mute “buttons” below each track name can be used to mute (turn off) the corresponding track, either while playback is stopped or running. Move the cursor to the appropriate mute button, then press [+1/YES] to mute that track, or press [−1/NO] to turn a muted track back on. m +1 YES m –1 NO Mute off. Mute on. The letter “M” appears in the mute buttons of tracks that are muted.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Record a Complete Accompaniment The QY22 provides two ways to record an accompaniment by specifying patterns and chords: “realtime” and “step” recording. The realtime method is the fastest and easiest, letting you record pattern and chord changes “on the fly.” The step method gives you more detailed control, and is an excellent way to add the finishing touches to an accompaniment recorded in real time.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments MODE Song number (1 … 20). Asterisks (*) indicate an empty song. DETAIL X Engage the record ready mode. If for some reason all 20 songs contain data, use the “Clear Song” function described on page 137 to clear a song for recording. Press the [●] key to engage the record ready mode. The red LED above the [●] key will light. “REC” appears when the record mode is engaged.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments C Select the realtime record mode. Place cursor here to select the realtime record mode. m V Select the starting pattern, section, chord, & tempo. Move the cursor to the “REC REAL STEP” area 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 indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the mode name — i.e. “>REAL<”.
5 B Select the “Pat” track to record pattern & section changes. Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Move the cursor to the track area of the display, and then shift the cursor sideways to select “Pat.” Once selected, move the cursor vertically to move to other areas of the screen. An underline will remain below the selected track no matter where you move the cursor. Select “Pat” to record pattern changes. N Record. Realtime recording in progress. Minus measure numbers during count-in.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Since you selected “Pat” recording, the cursor will automatically move to the pattern number when you start recording. All you have to do to record pattern and section changes is to select the required pattern numbers via the [−1] and [+1] keys, and section changes via the appropriate micro-keyboard keys. Remember that all pattern and section changes occur from the top of the next measure after the change is entered.
5 < Engage record ready again and select “Chd”. Press the [●] key to engage the record ready mode again (the “REAL” mode will still be selected), then move the cursor to the track section of the display and select “Chd” in order to record chord changes. Select “Chd” to record chord changes. Asterisks have disappeared because the song now contains data. Use the “Song Name” job (page 135) to enter an original name. >Record.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments ?Stop recording. ] key to stop recording when all the required chord Press the [ changes have been entered. The normal SONG play mode is automatically re-selected when you stop recording. [Listen to the results. ] key to play back and check out the accompaniment Press the [ you’ve just recorded. DETAIL “Am7” currently playing. 58 Don’t worry if you’ve made a few mistakes.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Step Accompaniment Recording ——————————————————— The STEP record mode provides four different accompanimenttrack data-entry displays: “Pat” (pattern changes), “Chd” (chord changes), “Rpt” (repeats), and “Tmp” (tempo changes). In each of these you can individually enter or delete pattern, chord, repeat, and tempo changes at precisely the required locations. Z Select a song to record.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments C Select the step record mode. Cursor here to select the step record mode. V Select “Pat”, “Chd”, “Rpt”, or “Tmp”. Move the cursor to the “REC REAL STEP” area of the display, then press the right cursor key to select the “STEP” mode (if it isn’t already selected). The selected record mode is indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the mode name — i.e. “>STEP<”. Once selected, move the cursor vertically to move to other areas of the screen.
5 B Start recording. N Enter the required pat- tern, chord, repeat, and tempo data. Press the [ ] key to call the selected step record display. Refer to the following sections for details on how to use each of the step-record mode data-entry displays. m m m m M Stop recording. Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Go to “Pat” screen. HINT Go to “Chd” screen. Go to “Rpt” screen. Go to “Tmp” screen.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments “Pat” — Step Record Pattern Changes Here’s how the STEP record pattern display will look if you’ve selected an empty song (the appropriate pattern data will appear if the selected song contains data). m Time signature. m Measure number. 1st measure. 2nd measure. m Cursor here to set pattern number. 62 Cursor here to set section. Subsequent measures follow.
5 ● Moving Around & Entering Data Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments As usual, the cursor keys are used to move the cursor to the location at which you want to enter data, and the [−1] and [+1] keys are used to actually enter or change data. m The cursor keys also move you forward or backward through the song: moving the cursor past the bottom of the screen accesses subsequent measures, while moving it above the top of the screen accesses the preceding measures (if there are any).
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments ● Pattern Number and Section Any pattern number from 001 through 200 (presets and user patterns) can be entered for each measure. Only the preset patterns, however, have sections. The pattern name appears to the right of the pattern number. Only one pattern & section can be entered per measure, and that pattern will begin playing from the beginning of the measure at which it is entered.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments If a time signature is selected that results in shorter measures than the pattern default, the pattern will be truncated (cut short) accordingly. If the selected time signature results in longer measures than the pattern default, the pattern will be repeated to fill the specified measure length.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments “Chd” — Step Record Chord Changes Here’s how the STEP record chord display will look if you’ve selected an empty song (the appropriate chord data will appear if the selected song contains data). m Time signature. m Measure number. 1st measure. 2nd measure. m Subsequent measures follow. Place cursor at beat on which chord is to be entered. 66 One beat.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments ● Chords One chord can be entered per quarter note. Place the cursor at the required quarter-note division on the display and enter the chord via the micro-keyboard in the normal way (see page 48). In the example display to the left, an A major chord is entered on the first beat of the first measure, a B minor seventh on the third beat of the first measure, and a D major on the first beat of the second measure.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments ● Syncopated Chords Example: Enter a syncopated D chord. D OCT UP Chords can be syncopated (i.e. the chord actually begins an eighthnote before the beat on which it is entered) by using the [OCT UP] key (note the “e c” marking below the key). Enter the chord in the normal way, then press the [OCT UP] key (a syncopation symbol will appear below the chord name).
5 The Chord Display During Playback Half-note indicates length of chord. m Chord bass notes and syncopation marks appear on the display as shown in the SONG playback mode. m ● Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments “/E” indicates that Bm7 is played with E bass. Syncopation mark. Chord actually begins 1/8-note earlier.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments “Rpt” — Step Record Repeats The STEP record “Rpt” display allows three different types of repeats to be entered at appropriate points during the song: start repeat, end/number of repeats, and end song. Cursor here to enter repeat at top of measure. ● Repeats m m m Start repeat. m 70 Cursor here to enter repeat at end of measure. End of song. End repeat. Number of repeats.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments tion of the song between the “ ” and “ ” marks is played twice (repeated once), then the song continues until the next repeat section or the end of the song. HINT ● Erasing Repeats You can even enter repeats within repeats (this is known as “nesting” repeats). Up to 10 repeats can be nested. The function key immediately to the right of “ers” on the display can be used to erase the repeat at which the cursor is located.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments “Tmp” — Step Record Tempo Changes The STEP record mode “Tmp” display can be used to enter instantaneous tempo changes as well as gradual ritardando and accelerando tempo changes. m Time signature. m Measure number. 1st measure. 2nd measure. m Subsequent measures follow. Place cursor at beat at which tempo change is to occur or begin. 72 One beat.
5 ● Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Tempo Changes “accel” or “rit”. Amount of tempo change. Number of beats over which tempo change occurs. Place the cursor in the center of the measure/beat at which you want the tempo change to begin, then use the [−1] key to enter a “rit” (tempo decrease) value or the [+1] key to enter an “accel” (tempo increase) value.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments In the next sample display a ritardando of 25 beats per minute is set to occur over six beats. DETAIL ● Erasing Tempo Changes The function key immediately to the right of “ers” on the display can be used to erase the tempo change at which the cursor is located. m 74 The wiggly arrow that represents the duration of the tempo change only appears within the two measures shown on the display.
5 Easy Accompaniment for Other Instruments Using the QY22 As a Drum Machine Although you can create complete accompaniments using the preset patterns as described in the preceding section, you can also mute the C1, C2, and Ba tracks, leaving only the Dr track, so the QY22 functions as a drum machine. You can create drum-only accompaniments using the drum tracks from the preset patterns, or record original drum tracks for your own patterns, as described in the following chapter.
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Creating Original Patterns Recording an Original ABC Pattern .................................... 78 Realtime Pattern Recording ......... 78 Step Pattern Recording ............... 86 Playback In the Pattern Mode .... 94 Accompaniment Without the Limitations of ABC ....................... 95 6 The Pattern Jobs ........................... 96 1: Copy Pattern ............................ 98 2: Quantize ................................... 99 3: Transpose ..............................
6 Creating Original Patterns Recording an Original ABC Pattern The QY22 makes it easy to create original accompaniment patterns. In addition to the preset patterns residing in pattern memory locations 001 through 100, the QY22 has 100 more pattern memory locations (101 through 200) which can be used to store your own creations. Like the SONG mode, the PATTERN mode provides two ways to create original patterns: realtime and step recording.
6 MODE –1 +1 NO YES Select user pattern number (101 … 200). Creating Original Patterns Asterisks (*) indicate an empty pattern. If for some reason all 100 user patterns contain data, use the “Clear Pattern” function described on page 105 to clear a pattern for recording. DETAIL X Engage the record ready mode. Press the [●] key to engage the record ready mode. The red LED above the [●] key will light.
6 Creating Original Patterns “REC” appears when the record mode is engaged. m C Select the realtime record mode. Place cursor here to select the realtime record mode. m 80 Move the cursor to the “REC REAL STEP” area 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 indicated by a pair of arrows on either side of the mode name — i.e. “>REAL<”.
6 V Select the record tempo, Creating Original Patterns Move the cursor to the tempo, time signature, and pattern length parameters and set as required using the [−1] and [+1] keys. time signature, and pattern length. m m Record tempo. m Length of pattern: “1of1” … “1 of 8” (max. length 8 measures). Time signature: 1/16 … 16/16, 1/8 … 16/8, 1/4 … 8/4. It’s sometimes easier to set a slow tempo for realtime recording, so you have plenty of time to enter the data.
6 Creating Original Patterns Cursor here to select the C1 (Chord 1) track. –1 +1 NO YES to select C1 voice (001 … m Number & name of voice assigned to current track shown here. 128, Dr1 … Dr8, OFF). The same applies to the C2, Ba, and Dr tracks, except that only the Dr1 … Dr8 voices and “OFF” can be assigned to the Dr track. DETAIL In the PATTERN PLAY or PATTERN RECORD modes, with the exception of the Drum Track, it is possible to assign any of the Normal voices (001 ...
6 Realtime recording in progress. Creating Original Patterns m Minus measure numbers during count-in. m Patterns can only be recorded in the key of C. Play the required part either on the micro-keyboard or via an external MIDI keyboard transmitting on the appropriate MIDI channel: MIDI Channel Track 5 ....................... C1 (Chord 1) 6 ....................... C2 (Chord 2) 7 ....................... Ba (Bass) 10 .......................
6 Creating Original Patterns MUSICAL NOTE M Delete mistakes as required. Since your original ABC pattern will be automatically re-harmonized as required by the QY22 ABC system, there are a few rules you should follow to ensure the best results: 1: You’re recording in C, so think in C. 2: Use primarily the root, 3rd, 5th, and major 7th. 3: Keep it rhythmic … avoid melodic lines.
6 Creating Original Patterns Note that when you return to the PAT play mode the block below each track that contains data will be filled (dark) while the blocks below empty tracks are empty (outline only). Track empty. Track contains data. >Record the remaining Complete the pattern by selecting the remaining tracks, assigning the required voices, and recording as described in steps 5 through 8, above. tracks. Hold The pitch of the lowest micro-keyboard key (changes when the octave keys are used).
6 Creating Original Patterns Step Pattern Recording ——————————————————————— The step pattern record mode lets you enter each track note-bynote, with precise control over the timing, length, and loudness of each note. You can record entire tracks using the step mode, or use it to brush-up and add data to an existing track. Z Select the PATTERN mode & a user pattern. MODE –1 +1 NO YES Select user pattern number (101 … 200). m m 86 Asterisks (*) indicate an empty pattern.
6 X Engage the record ready mode. Press the [●] key to engage the record ready mode. The red LED above the [●] key will light. “REC” appears when the record mode is engaged. C Select the step record mode. Place cursor here to select the step record mode. Creating Original Patterns m Move the cursor to the “REC REAL STEP” area of the display, then press the right cursor key to select the “STEP” mode (if it isn’t already selected).
6 Creating Original Patterns V Set time signature and If you are recording a new pattern, move the cursor to the time signature and pattern length parameters and set as required. pattern length (new patterns only). 88 m record and the voice for that track. m B Select the track to Time signature: 1/16 … 16/16, 1/8 … 16/8, 1/4 … 8/4. Length of pattern: “1of1” … “1 of 8” (max. length 8 measures).
6 Creating Original Patterns Cursor here to select the C1 (Chord 1) track. –1 +1 NO YES to select C1 voice Number & name of voice assigned to current track shown here. (001 … 128, Dr1 … Dr8, OFF). The same applies to the C2, Ba, and Dr tracks, except that only the Dr1 … Dr8 voices and “OFF” can be assigned to the Dr track. m You can also change the voice assignments later in the same way. HINT N Record. ] key to begin recording. The step record display Press the [ shown below will appear.
6 Creating Original Patterns MSet the note parameters Move the cursor to the note, velocity, and gate time parameters and set as required using the [−1] and [+1] keys for the first (or next) note to be entered. m as required. Note (32nd, 16th triplet, 16th, 8th triplet, 8th, 1/4 triplet, 1/4, 1/2 triplet, 1/2).
6 1st beat. 2nd beat. Note pointer. Each dash represents a 32nd note (12 clocks). 3rd beat. 4th beat. Cursor moved to note pointer (pointer filled). Note that the pointer points up to notes in the upper row and down to notes in the lower row. Creating Original Patterns The Note Display The note display shows up to four 1/4-notes worth of data at once (that’s one measure in 4/4 time).
6 Creating Original Patterns m m m m m Measure (1 of 4, 2 of 4, 3 of 4, 4 of 4 if 4/4 time). 92 1/4-note beat (01, 02, 03, 04 if 4/4 time). Clock (96 clocks per 1/4 note). The Step Mode Function Keys The four function keys immediately to the right of the display provide access to a number of handy functions in the step record mode. The “del” key deletes the note or chord at the note pointer. The “Bdl” key moves the note pointer backward by the Delete note at note pointer.
6 >Complete the pattern. Creating Original Patterns Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the current track of the pattern is com] to stop recording and go back to step 5 to plete, then press [ record the next track, as necessary. See the “Editing Songs & Patterns” section , page 140, for information on how to edit recorded pattern data.
6 Creating Original Patterns Playback In the Pattern Mode Patterns can be played in the PATTERN mode in much the same way as they are in the SONG mode. Pattern number. Sections can be changed via micro-keyboard when cursor here or on section name.* Section name.* Pattern name. Tempo Voice numbers. Mute buttons. Operation is the same as in the SONG mode. Chords can be changed via microkeyboard when cursor here. * Only preset patterns have sections.
6 Creating Original Patterns Accompaniment Without the Limitations of ABC If you want total harmonic freedom in your accompaniment tracks, unrestrained by the limits of the ABC system, simply record the accompaniment for your song in sections, recording the required chord/harmonic changes directly into as many patterns as your song requires (remember, patterns can be up to 8 measures long).
6 Creating Original Patterns The Pattern Jobs The pattern mode includes 8 pattern “jobs” that perform a variety of important functions. To access and use the pattern jobs, press the [MENU] key while in the normal PATTERN play mode, and then press the function key next to “Job” on the display. This calls the pattern job list. You can select any job on the list simply by moving the cursor to the required job and pressing [ENTER]. m MENU Press for pattern job list.
6 Creating Original Patterns User Patterns Only! Since all of the pattern jobs modify the pattern data in some way, they can only be used on user patterns (numbers 101 through 200). If you attempt to use a pattern job while a preset pattern is selected, the error display shown to the left will appear. Press any key (except the micro-keyboard) to return to the job list. Press to exit to job list.
6 Creating Original Patterns Copies a specified track (C1, C2, Ba, Dr, or All) from one pattern to the specified track in a user pattern. The section to be copied can also be specified when a preset pattern is the source. 1: Copy Pattern Source pattern number (001 … 200). Section (only available in preset patterns). Destination pattern number (101 … 200). Source track (C1, C2, Ba, Dr, or All). Destination track (C1, C2, Ba, Dr, or All). After setting the parameters as required, press [ENTER].
6 Creating Original Patterns Aligns notes in the specified track to the nearest specified beat. 2: Quantize Track to be quantized (C1, C2, Ba, or Dr). Quantize note length (32nd note, 16th note triplet, 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, 1/4-note triplet, 1/4-note, 1/2-note triplet, 1/2-note). After setting the parameters as required, press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear on the display.
6 Creating Original Patterns Transposes all notes in the specified track up or down by the specified number of semitones. Minus (−) values transpose down while plus (+) values transpose up. 3: Transpose Track to be transposed (C1, C2 or Ba). Amount or transposition in semitones (−12 … +00 … +12). After setting the parameters as required, press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear on the display.
6 Increases or decreases the velocity values of all notes in the specified track and range of measures. 4: Modify Velocity Track to be modified (C1, C2, Ba, or Dr). Velocity ratio (000% … 200%). Amount of velocity change (−99 … +00 … +99). –1 +1 NO YES The “rate” parameter sets the ratio between the lower and higher velocity values.
6 Creating Original Patterns Increases or decreases the gate times (length) of all notes in the specified track and range of measures. 5: Modify Gate Time Track to be modified (C1, C2, Ba, or Dr). Gate time ratio (000% … 200%). Amount of gate time change (−99 … +00 … +99). After setting the parameters as required, press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear on the display. Press [+1/YES] to confirm that you want to go ahead with the modify gate time operation, or press [−1/NO] to cancel.
6 6: Pattern Name Character cursor. Moves forward as each character is entered, or backward when a character is deleted. Creating Original Patterns Allows an original name of up to 8 characters to be assigned to the current pattern. Name area. Characters and DEL function. To enter a character, use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the character to be entered, then press the [ENTER] key.
6 Creating Original Patterns Completely clears the specified track from the currently selected pattern. 7: Clear Track Track to be cleared (C1, C2, Ba, or Dr). ENTER Press [−1/NO] to cancel. 104 –1 +1 NO YES Select the track to be cleared and press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear on the display. Press [+1/YES] to confirm that you want to go ahead with the Clear Track operation (Clear Track is irreversible), or press [−1/NO] to cancel.
6 Completely clears the currently selected user pattern. 8: Clear Pattern ENTER Press [−1/NO] to cancel. Creating Original Patterns –1 +1 NO YES After selecting the Clear Pattern job, press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear on the display. Press [+1/YES] to confirm that you want to go ahead with the Clear Pattern operation (Clear Pattern is irreversible), or press [−1/NO] to cancel.
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Creating a Complete Song Recording the Sequencer Tracks . 108 5: Delete Measure ........................ 128 Preparing to Record — Voice Assignments ....................... 108 6: Erase Measure ......................... 129 Realtime Sequencer Track Recording ...................................... 109 8: Move Clock ............................... 131 Step Sequencer Track Recording . 115 9: Remove Event .......................... 132 The Song Jobs ................................
7 Creating a Complete Song Recording the Sequencer Tracks After recording the accompaniment tracks in the SONG mode using either the preset patterns (chapter 5, page 52) or original patterns you have created in the PATTERN mode (chapter 6, page 78), record melody lines, harmony parts, counter-melodies, or any other parts required to complete your composition on the SONG mode sequencer tracks (TR1, TR2, TR3, and TR4).
7 Creating a Complete Song Realtime Sequencer Track Recording ———————————————— In the realtime record mode you select the track you want to record (TR1, TR2, TR3, or TR4), and then play the part on the micro-keyboard or an external MIDI keyboard in real time. Z Select the SONG mode & the song to be recorded Use the [MODE] key to select the SONG mode and, with the cursor located over the song number at the top of the display, use the [−1] and [+1] keys to select the song you intend to record.
7 Creating a Complete Song X Engage the record ready mode. Press the [●] key to engage the record ready mode. The red LED above the [●] key will light. “REC” appears when the record mode is engaged. C Select the realtime record mode. Place cursor here to select the realtime record mode. 110 m Move the cursor to the “REC REAL STEP” area of the display, then press the left cursor key to select the “REAL” mode (if it isn’t already selected).
7 V Select tempo and transpose parameters as required. Creating a Complete Song Move the cursor to the tempo and transpose parameters and set as required using the [−1] and [+1] keys (since you’ve probably already recorded the accompaniment tracks, the time signature can’t be changed). Record tempo. Transpose. It’s sometimes easier to set a slow tempo for realtime recording, so you have plenty of time to enter the data. HINT B Select the track to record. Cursor here to select TR1 for recording.
7 Creating a Complete Song N Record. ] key to begin recording. The metronome will sound Press the [ 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 in the “Meas” parameter. If a 4/4 time signature is selected, for example, the count-in will run from measure “−08” to “−01”, then recording will begin from measure “001”. Realtime recording in progress. m Minus measure numbers during count-in.
7 M Stop recording. Creating a Complete Song ] key to stop recording. The normal SONG play Press the [ mode is automatically re-selected when you stop recording. Track empty. Track contains data. m < Record the remaining tracks. Note that when you return to the SONG play mode the block below each track that contains data will be filled (dark) while the blocks below empty tracks are empty (outline only).
7 Creating a Complete Song Hold The pitch of the lowest micro-keyboard key (changes when the octave keys are used). Micro-keyboard. MENU and press HINT m m m Drum instruments currently played by the corresponding micro-keyboard keys.
7 Creating a Complete Song Step Sequencer Track Recording —————————————————— The step pattern record mode lets you enter each track note-bynote, with precise control over the timing, length, and loudness of each note. You can record entire tracks using the step mode, or use it to brush-up and add data to an existing track.
7 Creating a Complete Song X Engage the record ready mode. Press the [●] key to engage the record ready mode. The red LED above the [●] key will light. “REC” appears when the record mode is engaged. C Select the step record mode. Place cursor here to select the step record mode. 116 m Move the cursor to the “REC REAL STEP” area of the display, then press the right cursor key to select the “STEP” mode (if it isn’t already selected).
7 V Select the track to record. TR2 selected for step recording. B Record. Creating a Complete Song Move the cursor to the track area of the display, and then shift the cursor sideways to select the track you want to record: TR1, TR2, TR3, or TR4. Move the cursor vertically to move to other areas of the screen. An underline will remain below the selected track. ] key to begin recording. The step record display Press the [ shown below will appear. Current record track. Measure/beat/clock display.
7 Creating a Complete Song N Set the note parameters Move the cursor to the note, velocity, and gate time parameters and set as required using the [−1] and [+1] keys for the first (or next) note to be entered. m as required. Note (32nd, 16th triplet, 16th, 8th triplet, 8th, 1/4 triplet, 1/4, 1/2 triplet, 1/2). M Enter a note. 118 Velocity (p = soft, mf = medium, f = loud). DETAIL Gate time (Staccato, Normal, Slur).
7 1st beat. 2nd beat. Note pointer. Each dash represents a 32nd note (12 clocks). 3rd beat. 4th beat. Creating a Complete Song The Note Display The note display shows up to four 1/4-notes worth of data at once (that’s one measure in 4/4 time). If the selected time signature results in more than four 1/4 notes per measure, then the display will scroll to show the extra notes.
7 Creating a Complete Song m m m m m Measure number (001 … 999). 120 1/4-note beat (01, 02, 03, 04 if 4/4 time). Clock (96 clocks per 1/4 note). The Step Mode Function Keys The four function keys immediately to the right of the display provide access to a number of handy functions in the step record mode. The “del” key deletes the note or chord at the note pointer. The “Bdl” key moves the note pointer backward by the Delete note at note pointer.
7 < Complete the song. Creating a Complete Song Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the current track of the ] to stop recording song is complete, then press [ and go back to step 5 to record the next track, as necessary. See the “Editing Songs & Patterns” section , page 140, for information on how to edit recorded song data.
7 Creating a Complete Song The Song Jobs The song mode includes 14 song “jobs” that perform a variety of important functions. To access and use the song jobs, press the [MENU] key while in the normal SONG play mode, and then press the function key next to “Job” on the display. This calls the song job list. You can select any job on the list simply by moving the cursor to the required job and pressing [ENTER]. m MODE Press for song job list.
7 Song jobs 1 … 6. Song jobs 7 … 12. Creating a Complete Song Song jobs 9 … 14. Press to exit to job list. m m Returning to the Song Play Mode The function button next to “Exit” on the display can be used to exit from any song job, and then from the job list thereby returning you to the normal song play mode. Press to exit to song play mode.
7 Creating a Complete Song Combines the data contained in two specified source tracks and places the result in a third destination track. The destination track can be the same as either of the source tracks. 1: Mix Track First source track (TR1 … TR4). m m m Second source track (TR1 … TR4). Destination track (TR1 … TR4). ENTER Press [−1/NO] to cancel. –1 +1 NO YES MUSICAL NOTE 124 After setting the parameters as required, press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear on the display.
7 2: Copy Measure First measure in range to be copied (001 … 999). Source track (TR1 … TR4, Chd). Destination track (TR1 … TR4, Chd). m m Measure to which source measures are to be copied (001 … 999). ENTER Press [−1/NO] to cancel. –1 +1 NO YES MUSICAL NOTE Last measure in range to be copied (001 … 999). Creating a Complete Song Copies a specified range of measures from one track to the specified measure in another track.
7 Creating a Complete Song Creates a specified number of blank measures having the specified time signature for all sequencer tracks (TR1 ... TR4). The accompaniment tracks are not affected. The created measures are inserted at a specified measure number, and all subsequent measures are moved forward to make room.
7 Creating a Complete Song Aligns notes in the specified track to the nearest specified beat. 4: Quantize First measure in range to be modified (001 … 999). Track (TR1 … TR4). Last measure in range to be modified (001 … 999). Quantize note length (32nd note, 16th note triplet, 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, 1/4-note triplet, 1/4-note, 1/2-note triplet, 1/2-note). After setting the parameters as required, press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear on the display.
7 Creating a Complete Song Deletes the specified range of measures from all sequencer tracks (TR1 ... TR4) simultaneously. The accompaniment tracks are not affected. Please note that if the Delete Measure job is used to delete a measure or measures that have a different time signature from the rest of the song, the specified measure or measures may not be properly deleted due to the resulting difference between the time signatures of the sequencer and accomLast measure in range to be deleted (001 … 999).
7 Erases all note and event data from the specified measure or range of measures in the specified track. An erase operation leaves the specified measures intact but blank. 6: Erase Measure First measure in range to be erased (001 … 999). Track (TR1 … TR4). Last measure in range to be erased (001 … 999). After setting the parameters as required, press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear on the display.
7 Creating a Complete Song Transposes all notes in the specified part up or down by the specified number of semitones. Minus (−) values transpose down while plus (+) values transpose up. 7: Transpose First measure in range to be modified (001 … 999). Track (TR1 … TR4). Last measure in range to be modified (001 … 999). Amount of transposition in semitones (−12 … +00 … +12). After setting the parameters as required, press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear on the display.
7 Creating a Complete Song Moves all notes and events in the specified track and range of measures forward or backward by the specified number of clocks (96 clocks per 1/4 note). 8: Move Clock First measure in range to be modified (001 … 999). Track (TR1 … TR4). Last measure in range to be modified (001 … 999). Number of clocks by which data in specified range are to be moved (−99 … +00 … +99). After setting the parameters as required, press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear on the display.
7 Creating a Complete Song Allows pitch bend, program change, or control change events (data) to be removed from a specified measure or range of measures in a specified track. 9: Remove Event First measure in range to be modified (001 … 999). Track (TR1 … TR4). Last measure in range to be modified (001 … 999).
7 10: Modify Velocity Last measure in range to be modified (001 … 999). First measure in range to be modified (001 … 999). Increases or decreases the velocity values of all notes in the specified track and range of measures. The “rate” parameter sets the ratio between the lower and higher velocity values. A setting of “100%” maintains the original relationship between the notes, lower values produce a narrower dynamic range, and higher values produce a broader dynamic range.
7 Creating a Complete Song 11: Modify Gate Time Last measure in range to be modified (001 … 999). First measure in range to be modified (001 … 999). The “rate” parameter sets the ratio between the shorter and longer gate time values. A setting of “100%” maintains the original relationship between the notes, lower values produce a narrower gate time range, and higher values produce a broader gate time range. The “offset” parameter determines the amount of gate time modification.
7 12: Song Name Character cursor. Moves forward as each character is entered, or backward when a character is deleted. Creating a Complete Song Allows an original name of up to 8 characters to be assigned to the current song. Name area. Characters and DEL function. To enter a character, use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the character to be entered, then press the [ENTER] key.
7 Creating a Complete Song Completely clears the specified track from the currently selected song. If “BK” is selected, all accompaniment tracks are cleared. 13: Clear Track Track to be cleared (TR1 … TR4, BK). ENTER Press [−1/NO] to cancel. 136 –1 +1 NO YES Select the track to be cleared and press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear on the display. Press [+1/YES] to confirm that you want to go ahead with the Clear Track operation (Clear Track is irreversible), or press [−1/NO] to cancel.
7 Completely clears the currently selected song. 14: Clear Song ENTER Press [−1/NO] to cancel. Creating a Complete Song –1 +1 NO YES After selecting the Clear Song job, press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear on the display. Press [+1/YES] to confirm that you want to go ahead with the Clear Song operation (Clear Song is irreversible), or press [−1/NO] to cancel.
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Editing Songs & Patterns 8 Engaging the Edit Mode ........................................... 140 Change Mode Editing ............................................... 143 Insert Mode Editing ...................................................
8 Editing Songs & Patterns The QY22’s editing capability makes it easy to correct mistakes made when recording song or pattern data, and to generally refine your sound. The song and pattern edit “change” mode lets you individually modify the timing, pitch, gate time (length) and velocity (loudness) of each note in the pattern.
8 Track being edited. The edit display will look something like this (of course, the note data will be different). m m Beat-clock. Top of song. One note per line. m m m m m m Edit “change” mode (this is the default mode). Editing Songs & Patterns Note Gate time Velocity. (pitch). (beat-clock). The pattern edit display is almost exactly the same. The only difference is that the part being edited (C1, C2, Ba, or Dr) is displayed in the upper right corner instead of the track.
8 Editing Songs & Patterns ● Moving Around Cursor currently in measure 002. m Measure line. m The timing, pitch, gate time, and velocity values for each note are shown on a single line of the display. The notes are arranged in order from top to bottom. You can move around within the pattern by simply moving the cursor. Move below the bottom of the display and the note data will scroll up, moving towards the end of the pattern. The opposite occurs when you move up above the top of the display.
8 Editing Songs & Patterns m Change Mode Editing ———————————————————————— The “Change” edit mode is initially selected when the edit mode is engaged. To edit any note in the song or pattern, simply move the cursor to the appropriate line, and then to the required parameter within that line. The [−1] and [+1] keys can then be used to select a new value for the selected parameter. The edited line will flash when any parameter within it is changed.
8 Editing Songs & Patterns Pitch This is the actual pitch of the note. The range is from C-2 to G8. Gate Time Gate time is the length of the note in clocks. A normal 1/4 note, for example, is 86 clocks long. This is about 90% of the actual length of a 1/4-note division, which is 96 clocks. The “normal” length of the note is slightly shortened to prevent notes from running into each other and sounding slurred (a slur is produced by setting the full note length).
8 ● Deleting Events Editing Songs & Patterns Notes and other events (sustain on/off, pitch bend, etc.) can be deleted by placing the cursor at the line corresponding to the event to be deleted, and then pressing the function key next to “Del” on the display. Press to delete line at cursor location (note or other event).
8 Editing Songs & Patterns Insert Mode Editing ————————————————————————— The edit insert mode is used to insert new notes and other events at a specified location in the pattern. Z Place the cursor at the insert location. Place cursor at insert location. m X Engage the insert edit mode. 146 Move the cursor to the edit line corresponding to (or near to) the location at which you want to insert the new data.
8 Editing Songs & Patterns MENU Press to engage insert edit mode. m C Call the event list. Press for event list. If the display corresponding to the type of event you want to insert does not appear immediately (the last selected event type will appear), press the function key next to “evt” on the display to call the insert edit mode event list.
8 Editing Songs & Patterns V Select the type of event to be inserted. Top half of event list. B Set the event parameters. 148 Move the cursor to the type of event you want to insert (see descriptions below), then press the [ENTER] key to call the display for the selected event. Bottom half of event list. All events have at least two parameters — usually the location of the event (Beat-clock) and the event value.
8 Editing Songs & Patterns Note New notes can be inserted at any specified location. The note range is from “C-2” to “G8”. Gate time and velocity can also be specified. Location. Pitch. Gate time. Velocity. Program Change In the SONG mode, Program Change events can be used to switch voices at any point in the track. You can select voices “001” through “128”. The QY22’s Normal voice names are fully compatible with the General MIDI System Level 1.
8 Editing Songs & Patterns Sustain Inserting a sustain ON event has the same effect as pressing the sustain pedal on a keyboard. All subsequent notes will be sustained (applicable voices only) until a sustain OFF event is encountered. Be sure to select “ON” or “OFF”, as required, before entering a sustain event. Location. ON or OFF. Pitch Bend Pitch bend events can be used to produce pitch bend effects. The amount of pitch bend produced by each event can be set from “−64” through “+00” to “+63”.
8 Editing Songs & Patterns Modulation Modulation events apply pitch modulation (vibrato) to the voice. The amount of modulation applied can be set from “000” (no modulation) to “127” (maximum modulation). Modulation remains in effect until a “000” modulation event is encountered. Location. Amount of modulation. Pan Pan events can be used to pan the current voice to a specified position in the output stereo sound field (drum voices cannot be panned).
8 Editing Songs & Patterns Volume Volume events can be used to produce sudden volume changes or gradual crescendos and decrescendos. The volume range is from “000” (minimum volume) to “127” (maximum volume). Use a number of small volume events spaced at appropriate intervals to create gradual volume changes. Location. Volume level. Expression Expression events function in much the same way as volume events, but can be used to produce “finer” volume variations.
8 Editing Songs & Patterns Data Entry LSB & Data Entry MSB Data entry events can be used in conjunction with RPN events (described below) to control a wide variety of parameters. An RPN event is used to specify the parameter to be controlled, then a data entry event supplies the control value. A single data entry event consists of two bytes of data — the LSB (Least Significant Byte) and the MSB (Most Significant Byte). See the “MIDI Data Format” booklet for technical details. Location.
8 Editing Songs & Patterns 154 Location. RPN LSB value. Location. RPN MSB value. RPN LSB & RPN MSB RPN (Registered Parameter Number) events can be used in conjunction with data entry events (described above) to control pitch bend sensitivity, tuning, and other basic tone generator settings. An RPN event is used to specify the parameter to be controlled, then a data entry event supplies the control value.
8 N Enter the specified event. CLICK! ENTER M Return to the change edit mode. Press the [ENTER] key to enter the event as specified. A click will be heard as the event is entered. Please note that the click sound will not be heard if no drum voice is assigned to the drum track, or if the volume is set to “0”. Press the [MENU] key and then the function key next to “Change” on the display to return to the change edit display, and continue editing as required.
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Utility Functions 9 Accessing the Utility Mode ........................................ 158 System Parameters .................................................. 160 Bulk Dump ................................................................ 163 ABC Zone ................................................................. 165 Memory Initialize .......................................................
9 Utility Functions The QY22 utility mode includes a number of functions that are important for general operation — e.g. MIDI data handling, interfacing with external equipment, saving song and pattern data to an external storage device, ABC system operation, etc. Accessing the Utility Mode ————————————————————— MENU The utility mode can be accessed from the SONG, VOICE, or PATTERN mode. Simply press the [MENU] key and then the function key next to “Utility” on the display.
9 MENU Utility Functions Once the utility mode has been selected, any of the three utility displays can be called by pressing the [MENU] key and then the appropriate function key, as shown below. Press for utility mode system parameters. Press for MIDI bulk dump. Press to set ABC keyboard zone. m m m DETAIL ● Exiting From the Utility Mode Press to exit from utility mode.
9 Utility Functions System Parameters ————————————————————————— The “System” display includes 6 parameters that affect the basic operation of the QY22. Move the cursor to the parameter to be adjusted and set as required by using the [−1] and [+1] keys. MIDI Sync (MIDI synchronization mode) Settings: Int, Ext MIDI Ctl (MIDI control) Settings: On, Off 160 When this parameter is set to “Int” the QY22 is controlled by its own internal clock.
9 Device No. (MIDI device number) Settings: Off, 1 … 16, All Master Tune Settings: −64 … +00 … +63 Metronome Settings: Off, Record, Rec/Ply, Always Utility Functions The Device Number setting determines the MIDI channel via which MIDI exclusive data will be transmitted when a Bulk Dump operation is executed (page 163) or received when bulk data is received from an external device. When set to “Off” no bulk data transfer occurs.
9 Utility Functions Master Vol (Master Volume) The Master Volume controls the overall volume of the QY22. It is recommended to use the default setting of 127. Settings: 0 ... 127 DETAIL 162 When the QY22 is used as a General MIDI tone generator, it will receive Master Volume System Exclusive messages from other MIDI controllers.
9 Bulk Dump ———————————————————————————— OUT —— MIDI —— IN MIDI IN MDF2 Type of data to be transmitted (Song, Pattern, or All) Song or pattern number (no number available when “All” is selected above) Utility Functions Although the QY22 has memory for 20 songs and 100 user patterns, you might want to save your song and pattern data to an external device to allow greater storage capacity or simply to protect your data from accidental erasure or corruption.
9 Utility Functions ENTER Press [−1/NO] to cancel. –1 +1 NO YES ● Bulk Reception of Song & Pattern Data OUT —— MIDI —— IN MIDI OUT MDF2 164 When the parameters have been set as required, press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear on the display. Press [+1/YES] to go ahead with the bulk dump operation, or [−1/NO] to cancel. “Transmitting” will appear on the display while the data is being transmitted, and “Completed!” will appear when the transmission is complete.
9 Utility Functions ABC Zone ————————————————————————————— Graphic range markers (arrows appear if the markers are moved outside the screen area). m Use then “ABC” parameter to turn the QY22 ABC system “On” or “Off” as required. The “Low” and “High” parameters at the bottom of the display set the ABC range. The maximum range is from C-2 to G8 (the Lowest note in Highest note in “High” parameter cannot be set lower than the ABC range. ABC range. “Low” parameter).
9 Utility Functions Memory Initialize —————————————————————————— OCT DOWN OCT UP ON 166 F G G A A B OFF POWER Although not on the utility mode job list, this function makes it possible to clear and initialize all internal song and pattern memory and reset all parameters in one single operation. To initialize the QY22 memory, turn the power switch on while holding the [OCT DOWN], [OCT UP] and [A#/Bb] keys simultaneously — then release the keys as soon as the initial power-on display appears.
The QY22 As A Tone Generator/ ABC Expander 10 As a Tone generator Module .................................... 168 As an ABC Expander ................................................
10 The QY22 As A Tone Generator/ABC Expander In addition to being played from its own keyboard and internal sequencer, the QY22 can be controlled from an external keyboard, sequencer, or music computer. As a Tone generator Module ————————————————————— Use –1 +1 NO YES voice numbers. to select Used as a tone generator module, the QY22 allows 8 different voices (7 normal voices and one drum voice) to be played via different MIDI channels.
10 DETAIL The QY22 As A Tone Generator/ABC Expander Data received on MIDI channels other than those listed above also produce sound, according to the received MIDI program change messages (see the “MIDI Data Format” booklet). You can assign any of the QY22’s 128 voices and 8 drum kits to the tracks controlled via MIDI channels 1 through 7, but only drum kit voices can be assigned to the “Dr” track, controlled via MIDI channel 10.
10 The QY22 As A Tone Generator/ABC Expander m Graphic range markers (arrows appear if the markers are moved outside the screen area). m m Turns ABC On or OFF. Lowest note in ABC range. m As an ABC Expander ———————————————————————— Highest note in ABC range. The QY22’s advanced ABC system can also be controlled from an external keyboard, making it useful as an ABC expander module.
Appendix 11 Voice List .................................................................. 172 Drum Kit List ............................................................. 176 Preset Pattern List .................................................... 180 ABC Fingering Chart ................................................. 182 Troubleshooting ........................................................ 184 Error Messages ......................................................... 186 Specifications ................
11 Appendix Voice List (Voice# 001 — 096) ——————————————————————— Voice # LCD Voice Name Element Pgm# Voice # LCD Piano 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 GrandPno BritePno E.Grand HnkyTonk E.Piano1 E.Piano2 Harpsi. Clavi.
11 Voice # LCD Voice Name Element Pgm# Voice # LCD Ensemble 049 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 Strings1 Strings2 Syn.Str1 Syn.Str2 ChoirAah VoiceOoh SynVoice Orch.Hit String Ensemble 1 String Ensemble 2 Synth Strings 1 Synth Strings 2 Choir Aahs Voice Oohs Synth Voice Orchestra Hit 057 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 Trumpet Trombone Tuba Mute.Trp Fr.
11 Appendix Voice List (Voice# 097 — 128, Dr1 — Dr8) Voice # LCD Voice Name Element Pgm# Voice # LCD Synth Effects 097 098 099 100 101 102 103 104 Rain SoundTrk Crystal Atmosphr Bright Goblins Echoes SF FX 1 (rain) FX 2 (soundtrack) FX 3 (crystal) FX 4 (atmosphere) FX 5 (brightness) FX 6 (goblins) FX 7 (echoes) FX 8 (sci-fi) 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 Sitar Banjo Shamisen Koto Kalimba Bagpipe Fiddle Shanai Sitar Banjo Shamisen Koto Kalimba Bagpipe Fiddle Shanai 113 114 115 116 117 118 11
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11 Appendix Drum Kit List (Note# 23 — 54) —————————————————————— Note# 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 52 53 54 176 Program# Note Key Off B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Alternate O O O 1 1 1 1 Dr1/Standard Kit Click L Click H Brush Tap Brush Swirl L Brush Slap Brush Swirl H Snare Roll Castanet Snare L Sticks Bass Drum L Open Rim Shot B
11 pgm# Note# Note 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 52 53 54 B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 Dr1/Standard Kit Click L Click H Brush Tap Brush Swirl L Brush Slap Brush Swirl H Snare Roll Castanet Snare L Sticks Bass Drum L Open Rim Shot Bass Drum M Bass Drum H Side Stick Snare M Hand Clap Snare H Floor Tom L Closed Hi Hat Floor Tom H Pedal H
11 Appendix Drum Kit List (Note# 55 — 85) Note# 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 178 Program# Note Key Off G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 Alternate O O O 2 2 1 Dr1/Standard Kit Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Vibraslap Ride Cymbal 2 Bongo H Bongo L Conga H Mute Conga H Open Conga L Timbale H Timbale L High Agogo Low Agogo Cabassa
11 pgm# Note# Note 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 1 Dr1/Standard Kit Splash Cymbal Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Vibraslap Ride Cymbal 2 Bongo H Bongo L Conga H Mute Conga H Open Conga L Timbale H Timbale L High Agogo Low Agogo Cabassa Maracas Samba Whistle H Samba Whistle L Guiro Short Guiro Long Claves Wood Block
11 Appendix Preset Pattern List ————————————————————————— Style Name No. Time QY20's Signature No.
11 No. Style Name 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 RB Funky RB Brass RB NFunk RB JFunk RB CFS01 RB Blues RB SBlus RB Lucky RB South RB Free! ’60s Funk Shuffle West Coast R&B Funk Modern Funk Jazz Funk Blues Shuffle 6/8 Blues Slow Blues Bluesy R&B Southern Gospel R&B Gospel 063 064 065 066 067 068 HR Speed HR Drive HR HurtN HR Piles HR BoogE HR Help! Hi-Tempo Hard Rock Mid-Tempo American Hard Rock Hard Rock Ballad Slash Metal Hard Rock Shuffle 6/8 Progressive Rock Time QY20's Signature No.
11 Appendix ABC Fingering Chart ———————————————————————— This chart shows the chord fingerings recognized by the QY22 ABC system. 3-, 4-, and 5-note fingerings can be used, depending on the inversion and tensions required. In the fingerings “1” is the root, “3” is the 3rd, “7” is the seventh, and so on. The “Comments” column indicates inversions that should be avoided because they produce a different chord.
11 Appendix ABC Fingering Chart Chord Type 3-note Chord 4-note Chord 5-note Chord 1+b3+b7+11 min7(11) 7 7(#5) Comments (for C chords) F7sus4 when F or Bb is the lowest note. 1+b3+5+b7+11 1+3+b7 1+3+5+b7 3+#5+b7 7(b9) 1+3+#5+b7 1+3+b7+b9 9 1+3+b7+9 3+5+b7+9 1+3+5+b7+b9 Em7(b5) when E or D is the lowest note, Gm6 when G is the lowest note. 1+3+5+b7+9 3+b7+#9 7(#9) 1+3+b7+#9 3+5+b7+#9 7(#11) 1+3+b7+#11 1+3+5+b7+#9 F#7(#11) when F# or E is the lowest note.
11 Appendix Troubleshooting —————————————————————————— If something doesn’t seem to be working right, please check the following points before assuming that your QY22 is faulty. Symptom Power won’t turn on. Possible Causes If you are using an AC adaptor, is the adaptor properly plugged into both the AC outlet and the QY22? See page 18. If you are using batteries, is a fresh set of batteries properly installed in the battery compartment? See page 16.
11 Appendix Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes The time signature cannot be changed. The time signature cannot be changed for songs or patterns that already contain data. Playback stops in the middle of a song. Have you inserted an end marker in the song? See page 70. Have you inserted an ending section of a preset pattern in the middle of the song? See page 62. The ABC Zone function may be turned OFF. See page 165. ABC doesn’t work.
11 Appendix Error Messages —————————————————————————— Errors do occur from time to time, and when they do the QY22 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. Illegal Input Now Working This error appears if you attempt to enter a value that is out of range or otherwise unacceptable in the current situation. This error may appear if a data error is detected when the QY22 power is turned on.
11 Appendix MIDI Data Device# Mismatch An error has been detected in the MIDI data received by the QY22. Check all relevant settings, then try receiving the data again. Bulk data could not be received because the device number of the QY22 does not match that of the data. Set the QY22 device number parameter to the appropriate number (or “All”), then try receiving the data again. Check Sum An error has been detected in a MIDI bulk dump received by the QY22.
11 Appendix Specifications ——————————————————————————— Sequencer No.
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Index A ABC expander, the QY22 as an .................................... 170 ABC fingering chart ....................................................... 182 ABC zone ...................................................................... 165 Accompaniment recording, realtime ................................ 52 Accompaniment recording, step ...................................... 59 Accompaniment tracks, description ................................. 10 Audio connections .......................................
Index Empty song ...................................................................... 42 Enter key ......................................................................... 30 Erase Measure .............................................................. 129 Error messages ............................................................. 186 Event list, insert edit mode ............................................ 147 Expression events, insert edit ....................................... 152 F Faders ........
Index N Non-ABC patterns ........................................................... 95 Note display .............................................................91, 119 Note events, insert edit .................................................. 149 Note parameters ...................................................... 90, 118 O Octave keys ..................................................................... 32 P Pan events, insert edit ................................................... 151 Pan pots ..
Index S Section ............................................................................. 64 Sequencer keys ............................................................... 30 Sequencer record track selection .................................. 111 Sequencer track recording, realtime ............................. 109 Sequencer track recording, step ................................... 115 Sequencer tracks, description ......................................... 10 Song jobs .................................
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