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If you're a guitarist, singer, or other instrumentalist who wants an easy way to create great-sounding accompaniment for practice or performance, the QY100 is for you! If you're an artist who needs a versatile song-writing tool for sequencing and music production, the QY100 is perfect for you, too! The QY100 is compact and battery-powered so you can even pop it into your bag or backpack and create and play anywhere, anytime! The Amp Simulator – Inspiring sound for Guitarists and Singers Let's face it, great sound is what inspires performance and motivates you to practice
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The QY100's built in Amp Simulator bring you the characteristics of a range of amplifiers – specifically guitar amplifiers and microphone preamplifiers – so you have total control over your own sound as well as your backing accompaniment
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In addition to great amp sound, the QY100 Amp Simulator includes a range of top-quality effects for use with guitar and microphone
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The guitar setups, for example, feature overdrive/distortion, modulation (chorus, flange, etc.) and reverb
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The microphone setups offer delay, modulation and reverb
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The QY100 has 18 guitar setups and 5 microphone setups that you can customize to create the perfect sound for your music
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The Preset Guitar Setups G1 to G9 G01 MultiDrive: A heavy driving sound that's ideal for power chords and soaring solos
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G02 LightCrunch: A subtler "crunch" tone reminiscent of a slightly overdriven tube amplifier
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G03 StudioLead: Heavy overdrive with a touch of chorus
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G04 CleanLead: Clean, smooth, and spacious
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Great for clean solo lines, and a good choice for comping
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G05 HardBlues: Solid, raw distortion that can make those blues licks sing
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G06 JetFlange: A pronounced flange effect that shimmers and shifts for lively backing and solos
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G07 PopRhythm: A clean, well-defined sound with a slightly compressed feel
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G08 HeavyRock: The name says it all – heavy and rockin'
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G09 StackLead: A simulation of the awesome tone of a full stack
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The Preset Guitar Setups G10 to G18 G10 FunkyCut: A slick, slinky sound for funky chord work
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G11 TradBlues: Back to basics – tried-and-true tone for heartfelt blues pickin'
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G12 StageLead: Big
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Really big
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G13 AirDrive: Light and airy – for those delicate musical moments
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G14 CityLead: An "urban" tone that will be appreciated by fusion fans
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But try it in any style
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G15 PopChorus: Subtle but sincere
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A clean tone that will blend well with most popular styles
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G16 FuzzyMod: In-yer-face fuzz and modulation
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G17 JazzyNight: Mellow, sophisticated – perfect for lamplight and cocktails
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G18 Ghost: Every note invokes a ghostly glitter (?!)
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The Preset Microphone Setups M01 PopVocal: Slap echo and a subtle touch of modulation
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M02 RockVocal: A short delay and tight ambience
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M03 DelayVocal: Multiple long delays for a super-spacious feel
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M04 RoomVocal: Fairly straightforward room ambience
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M05 Rap: Tight early reflections so the emphasis stays on the vocal rhythm
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Accompaniment Created in an Instant, or Finely Crafted for Your Music The QY100 accompaniment tracks and functions make simple to put complete accompaniments together in a matter of minutes
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The result is that you spend less time programming and more time creating and playing
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Rather than recording individual notes or chords as on the linear "sequencer" tracks described below, accompaniments are produced by specifying a sequence of "patterns" to be played within a specified "style", and an appropriate chord progression
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Preset Styles & Patterns The QY100 includes 128 preset accompaniment styles covering everything from hard-core through hip-hop to waltzes (check out the style list, below), each with 6 variation "patterns" (intro, A section, B section, A-to-B fill, B-to-A fill, and ending)
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Create Your Own Styles and Patterns The QY100 provides an extensive database of more than 4,000 phrases (drum phrases, bass phrases, keyboard phrases, etc.) that you can combine in the 8-track pattern sequencer to create original style patterns
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If you really want to be original you can even record your own phrases from scratch
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The QY100 has memory for up to 64 complete original styles – each with a complete set of 6 patterns
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Chord Templates Of course, you can't have accompaniments without chord changes
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Once again, the QY100 makes life easy with 99 preset chord progressions that you can simply select and play
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These "chord templates" include a wide range of standard progressions – some you might recognize from your favorite songs – commonly used in a wide range of musical genres, plus some innovative variations
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Recording Original Changes Is Easy, Too Chord changes are recorded simply by entering the names of the chords at the appropriate times (you can do this via the micro-keyboard simply by pressing the appropriate key)
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You can specify the bass notes for the chords, as well as syncopated chord timing for maximum versatility in creating accompaniments for any type of music
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The entire accompaniment is automatically re-harmonized to match the chords you specify
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16-Track Linear Sequencer for Embellishment or Full-blown Music Production When you want to create songs linearly, it's time to take advantage of the extraordinary potential provided by the QY100's 16-track sequencer
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You can individually assign any of the QY100's 547 normal voices or 22 drum kits to the sequencer tracks and record anything you like via the built-in micro-keyboard or an external MIDI keyboard – or any other type of MIDI controller connected to the MIDI IN connector
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Whether you use all 16 tracks to create rich musical textures, or just a few tracks for simple arrangements or to add a few details to accompaniments created using the QY100's accompaniment features, the sequencer offers the creative control and expressive power you need to get your musical message across
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A Choice of Modes for Maximum Recording Versatility The sequencer tracks can be recorded in real time using the "replace" or "overdub" recording mode
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In the "replace" mode anything you record will replace (overwrite) any material that was previously on the same section of the track being recorded
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The "overdub" mode, on the other hand, lets you add new material to a previously recorded track without erasing the previous data
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This lets you build up a track bit by bit without having to play the entire part all at once
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Another option is the "step" record mode in which you can enter notes one at a time to create extremely fast or complex passages that would be difficult to record in real time
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The "step" mode is also useful for adding finishing touches to tracks recorded in real time
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Finally, there's a "multi" record mode in which all 16 sequencer tracks can be recorded simultaneously – a great feature for transferring MIDI data to the QY100 from another sequencer
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Comprehensive "Jobs" and In-depth Editing We're not kidding when we say that the QY100 sequencer offers total creative control
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All of the features you'd expect in a full-blown sequencer are there – plus a few extras
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The "jobs" available for processing sequencer tracks include everything from must-haves such as quantization, to innovative functions like automatic crescendos and chord sorting
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And if you need to work on individual notes or events, the edit mode makes every detail available for precise adjustment
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A Superior Selection of Voices and Drum Kits with Editing Capability The QY100's built-in tone generator is a high-performance sound module in its own right, with an expanded wave memory that has made it possible to dramatically improve the quality of all voices, and the drums in particular
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It offers a range of 547 voices in a complete range of instrument categories (sound effects included), as well as 22 drum and percussion kits
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The tone generator section is fully GM and XG compatible so you can actually use it as an independent sound module driven from an external sequencer or computer-based MIDI music system
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There's even a range of editing controls for the voices and drum kits so you can customize the sounds to ideally complement your music
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Onboard Effects Yamaha is famous for the quality of its reverb and other effects, and the QY100 is no exception
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The built-in effect system provides top-quality reverb, chorus, and variation effects (including modulation and distortion) that you can use to refine and polish your sound
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Each sequencer track has individual send controls for the reverb, chorus, and variation effect stages, so you can apply effects separately to each track as required
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SmartMedia™ Storage Settings, sequences, and patterns can be saved to and loaded from standard memory cards for convenient, high-volume storage and portability
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Memory cards are also a great way to back up important data so it can't be accidentally erased or lost
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QY100 Data Filer Software Included If you have a personal computer – PC or Macintosh – you can use the supplied QY100 DATA FILER software to transfer QY100 data to and from your computer for convenient management and storage
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Battery or AC Power Inspiration can strike anywhere, and at any time
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The QY100 will always be ready: use an AC adapter indoors, or create with battery power outdoors or on the road
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6 AA alkaline batteries will keep the QY100 running for about 3 hours of continuous use
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* Memory card access may not be possible when the batteries begin to run low
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QY100 Preset Style List 001 ~ 035 001: Hardcore Mixture / 002:80's Mixture Rock / 003:Hard Core Punk /004:Melodious Core / 005:Ska Core / 006:Rock Boogie / 007:Grunge Rock / 008:Mondo Rock / 009:80's Irish Rock / 010:British Rock / 011:80's Rock Shuffle / 012:College Rock / 013:Glam Rock / 014:70's Rock / 015:70's 8-beat Folk Rock / 016:70's Art Rock / 017:70's Punk Rock / 018:Pub Rock / 019:Funk Rock / 020:Latin Rock / 021:60's Hard Rock / 022:70's Hard Rock1 / 023:70's Hard Rock2 / 024:70's Hard Rock & Roll / 025:16-beat Hard Rock / 026:American Hard Rock1 / 027:American Hard Rock2 / 028:90's Progressive Hard / 029:Speed Metal / 030:Power Metal / 031:Thrash Metal / 032:Doom Metal / 033:Metal Boogie / 034:Hip Hop1 / 035:Hip Hop2 036 ~ 070 036:Pop Hip Hop /037:Gangsta / 038:Rap / 039:Jazz Hip Hop / 040:Dance Swing / 041:House /042:Garage House / 043:90's R&B Swing / 044:90's R&B Slow Jam / 045:90's Pop R&B / 046:90's R&B Smooth / 047:Pop Techno / 048:Euro Techno / 049:Eurobeat / 050:Electro Rock / 051:Bigbeat / 052:Digital Rock1 / 053:Digital Rock2 / 054:Industrial Rock / 055:Psychedelic Rock / 056:Light Pop / 057:A.O.R
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Pop / 058:Latin Pop / 059:80's British Pop / 060:16-beat Pop / 061:24-beat Pop / 062:80's / Technical Fusion / 063:Detroit Pop Shuffle / 064:Med-tempo 8-beat Rock Pop / 065:Acoustic Pop / 066:R&B / 067:6/8 R&B / 068:Soul Shuffle / 069:Motown / 070:Slow Blues 071 ~ 128 071:R&B Waltz / 072:Rock R&B / 073:Rock'n' Roll / 074:Train Time / 075:Rockabilly / 076:Oldies /077:Liverpool Pop / 078:Surf Rock / 079:Disco Funk / 080:70's Disco / 081:FP Funk / 082:JB Funk / 083:Jazz Funk / 084:Combo Jazz / 085:Big Band Jazz / 086:Jazz Ballad / 087:Jazz Waltz / 088:Fast Bebop / 089:Cool Jazz / 090:Afro Jazz / 091:Organ Ballad / 092:Piano Ballad / 093:Arpeggio Ballad / 094:Latin Ballad / 095:6/8 Modern Ballad / 096:Hard Rock Ballad / 097:6/8 Hard Rock Ballad / 098:Country Rock / 099:Country Pop / 100:16- beat Country Rock / 101:Country Ballad / 102:Country Waltz / 103:Bluegrass / 104:Samba / 105:Mambo / 106:Rhumba / 107:Merengue / 108:Cha Cha / 109:Salsa / 110:Bossa Nova / 111:Beguin / 112:Tango / 113:Reggae / 114:Swing Reggae / 115:Dance Hall Reggae / 116:Lovers / Rock / 117:Ska / 118:Hawaiian / 119:Soca / 120:Klezmer / 121:Enka / 122:Polka / 123:Dixieland / 124:Foxtrot / 125:Vienna Waltz / 126:Slow Waltz / 127:March / 128:6/8 MarchSpecifications Data capacity approximately 32,000 notes Note resolution 480 clocks per quarter note Tempo 25-300 Polyphony 64 notes Modes SONG mode (SONG, SONG VOICE, SONG EFFECT) PATTERN mode (PATTERN, PATTERN VOICE, PATTERN EFFECT) Record modes Realtime replace; Realtime overdub, Step, Multi Tracks Song: 16 sequencer tracks, pattern track(Pt), chord track (Cd), tempo track™ Pattern: 8 pattern phrase tracks Songs 20 songs + 3 demo songs Patterns 768 preset patterns (128 preset styles x 6 sections) 384 user patterns (64 user styles x 6 sections) Sections: Intro, Main A, Main B, Fill AB, Fill BA, Ending Phrases 4,285 preset phrases 48 user phrases per user style Chord types 26 types (including "non-ABC" type ) Chord templates 99 preset chord templates 1 user chord progression per song Swing, Drum table remapping Start/Stop, Section change Play Effect Foot switch functions Swing, Drum table re-mapping Start/Stop, Section change Type AWM2 tone generator Maximum Polyphony 32 notes Multi-timbral capability 24 timbres (last note priority with element reserve, DVA) Preset voices 547 normal voices, 22 drum voices Effects 3 blocks (Reverb, Chorus, Variation) Reverb: 11 types Chorus: 11 types Variation 43: types Setups Blocks 23 setups (18 Guitar Setups and 5 Microphone Setups) Preamp Block (for Guitar) or Delay Block (for microphone) Chorus Block Reverb Block Foot switch functions Block On/Off Save Load All/SONG/STYLE/SMF(Format 0)/SMF+XG(Format0) ALL/SONG/STYLE/SMF(Format 0)/SMF+XG(Format 0) Micro keyboard Octave buttons Cursor buttons 25 keys (2 octaves) [OCT DOWN], [OCT UP] up, down, left, rightVolume control Gain control Sequencer buttons Volume control Contrast control AMP SIMULATOR], [PARAMETER], [SONG], [PATTERN], [SHIFT], [EXIT], [CARD], [MENU], [ - 1(NO)], [+1(YES)], [ENTER], Function buttons Gain control HOST SELECT switch Display 128 x 64 dots graphic LCD LINE OUT/PHONES stereo mini jack x 1 GUITAR/MIC INPUT standard monaural jack x 1 MIDI TO HOST IN x 1, OUT x 1 FOOT SW standard jack x 1 CARD slot 3.3 V SmartMedia memory cards DC IN for PA-3B Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight 238 x 118 x 48 mm (9-3/8" x 4-5/8" x 1-7/8") 750g (1 lbs., 10 oz) without batteries