User manual YAMAHA QY8

[. . . ] Precautions Precautions Your QY8 will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below: s Location Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage. · · · · · Direct sunlight (e. g. near a heat source, outside, or in a car during the daytime). Strong vibration. s Power Supply · Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is not in use. · If you use an AC power adaptor -- the QY8 requires an optional Yamaha PA-1B or PA-3 AC Power Adaptor -- unplug the adaptor from the AC outlet if the instrument is not to be used for an extended period of time. [. . . ] To set a quantization value, move the cursor down to the quantization parameter and use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to set as required. No quantization is applied when set to "OF". Other settings align recorded notes to the nearest corresponding beat. 44 Programming the Sequencer Parts Quant0 REC Quantize Values One measure of 8th notes before quantization After quantization MUSICAL NOTE Always use a quantize value that is at least as short as the shortest notes in the part to be quantized. If you set the quantize value to 8th notes but actually record 16th notes, for example, some of the 16th notes will be aligned with the 8th note beats, thus ruining the track. 4. Select the Start Measure, If Necessary If necessary, use the [h] and [j] buttons to select the measure you want h j to start recording from. 5. Set the Record Tempo Move the cursor to the TEMPO parameter and set a tempo that will be comfortable to record at. 45 Programming the Sequencer Parts 6. Start Recording Press the [;/t] button to begin recording. The metronome will sound 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 below the quantize parameter. If you're recording in 4/4 time, for example, the count-in will run from beat "-08" to "-01", then recording will begin from the specified measure number. Play the required material on your keyboard/controller when recording begins. ;t Quant0 -05 7. Stop Recording When Done Press the [;/t] button to stop recording when you're done. The real time record mode will automatically be exited. If the part selected for recording contains previously-recorded data, the old data will be erased and replaced by the new data. If you want record several separate parts to the same part (using the same voice, of course), use the "Mix part" function (page 57) to combine separately recorded parts. DETAIL 46 7 DETAIL The Option Functions The QY8 provides a range of "option" functions that perform a variety of important tasks. Most of these functions apply to the currenty selected song, so be sure that the appropriate song is selected before calling and executing the option functions. Only the Mute and Key Change functions can be selected and used during song playback. Mute This function makes it possible to individually mute (turn off) any of the QY8 accompaniment or sequencer parts. 1. 2. With the cursor at the OPTION pointer use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select "Mute" on the display. Press [ENTER] to call the Mute parameters (the last-selected parameter will be automatically selected). 47 The Option Functions Parts 1 through 4 Accompaniment chord 1 part Accompaniment chord 2 part 12340 C I C II BR Accompaniment rhythm part Accompaniment bass part 3. Use the cursor buttons to select the part you want to mute: "1" . . . "4" are sequencer parts 1 through 4; "CI" and "CII" are accompaniment chord parts 1 and 2, "B" is the bass part, and "R" is the rhythm part. 4. 5. Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to turn the selected part off or on, respectively. An asterisk " " appears when the part is muted. * Move the cursor up to the OPTION pointer to exit. The mute function is a great way to control the "arrangement" of your accompaniment or complete song. If you only want bass and drum accompaniment, for example, mute the accompaniment chord 1 and chord 2 parts. To use the QY8 as a drum machine, mute the chord and bass parts. MUSICAL NOTE 48 The Option Functions Key Change Transposes the accompaniment and parts up or down by the specified number of semitones. Minus (­) values transpose down while plus (+) values transpose up. The maximum key change range is from ­12 (down one octave) to +12 (up one octave). 1. 2. With the cursor at the OPTION pointer use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select "KeyChng" on the display. Press [ENTER] to call the Key Change parameter, then use the [1] and [+1] buttons to set as required. Amount of transposition in semitones Key0+00 3. Press the cursor up button to exit. This function makes it simple to shift an entire song to a different key . . . to match the range of a vocalist or make it easier to play along with, for example. Use the Transpose function described on page 59 if you want to transpose individual parts. MUSICAL NOTE 49 The Option Functions Erase Measure Erases all data from the specified measure or range of measures in the specified part. [. . . ] Style volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 25 16 34 18 73 21 E End (Ending) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Enter button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ErsMeas (Erase Measure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]