Yamaha QY70 - Revision history

Hikari no yume: /* External links */ fix URL typo

2024-09-21T16:49:51Z

External links: fix URL typo

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	* [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/318058/QY70E1.PDF Yamaha QY70 Owner's Manual]		* [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/318058/QY70E1.PDF Yamaha QY70 Owner's Manual]
	* [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/317936/QY70E2.PDF Yamaha QY70 List Book] (preset lists and MIDI implementation)		* [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/6/317936/QY70E2.PDF Yamaha QY70 List Book] (preset lists and MIDI implementation)
	* [https://~~use~~.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/7/318057/QY70E3.PDF Yamaha QY70 QY Data Filer Owner's Manual]		* [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/7/318057/QY70E3.PDF Yamaha QY70 QY Data Filer Owner's Manual]
	* [https://faq.yamaha.com/usa/s/article/U0001596 Downloading the Latest QY70 Data Filer for Windows] (Yamaha support article, which has the Windows 2000 version of the Data Filer, which works on modern Windows)		* [https://faq.yamaha.com/usa/s/article/U0001596 Downloading the Latest QY70 Data Filer for Windows] (Yamaha support article, which has the Windows 2000 version of the Data Filer, which works on modern Windows)

	[[Category:Yamaha XG devices]]		[[Category:Yamaha XG devices]]
	[[Category:Yamaha QY series devices]]		[[Category:Yamaha QY series devices]]

Hikari no yume: Add section about the backup battery, copying stuff from the backup batteries page (all written by myself)

2024-09-21T16:11:10Z

Add section about the backup battery, copying stuff from the backup batteries page (all written by myself)

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	[[File:Yamaha QY70 right.jpg\|200px\|left\|thumb\|Right side of the QY70]]		[[File:Yamaha QY70 right.jpg\|200px\|left\|thumb\|Right side of the QY70]]
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			== Replacing the backup battery ==
			[[File:QY70 backup battery low.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|right\|The QY70 displays a "Backup Batt. Low" warning when its internal battery needs replacing.]]
			[[File:QY70 opened from back with battery indicated.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Photo of a QY70 with the back opened up, with a square marking the location of the backup battery.]]
			Like many other devices of its era, the QY70 has [[Replacing backup batteries\|an internal backup battery that needs to be periodically replaced]]. In the QY70's case this is very simple to do, and you should not delay replacing it as '''a leaking battery can permanently damage the device'''. There are five screws on the back case that need to be unscrewed. Then you can simply open the case (there aren't even plastic clips!) and swap the CR2032 in the holder.

	== Tips ==		== Tips ==

Hikari no yume: Summarise QY100 differences

2024-09-18T02:12:25Z

Summarise QY100 differences

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	Compared to the [[Yamaha MU50]] and [[Yamaha MU15\|MU15]], the QY70's tone generator is similar in only having 32 polyphony and three effect units, but it has a significantly better selection of presets. The QY70 adds 9 additional drumkits versus the MU50/MU15: Dry Kit, Bright Kit, Dark Room Kit, Rock Kit 2, Analog Kit 2 (presumably TR-909), Dance Kit, Hip Hop Kit, Jungle Kit, and Jazz Kit 2. It also 39 additional melodic instrument presets. At least some of these drum and instrument presets seem to come from the [[Yamaha MU90\|MU90]].		Compared to the [[Yamaha MU50]] and [[Yamaha MU15\|MU15]], the QY70's tone generator is similar in only having 32 polyphony and three effect units, but it has a significantly better selection of presets. The QY70 adds 9 additional drumkits versus the MU50/MU15: Dry Kit, Bright Kit, Dark Room Kit, Rock Kit 2, Analog Kit 2 (presumably TR-909), Dance Kit, Hip Hop Kit, Jungle Kit, and Jazz Kit 2. It also 39 additional melodic instrument presets. At least some of these drum and instrument presets seem to come from the [[Yamaha MU90\|MU90]].

			The [[Yamaha QY100]] succeeded the QY70, adding an audio input for guitar amp simulation and microphone effects, a foot switch input, and a SmartMedia card slot. It also has more presets, and the built-in sounds are newer and more realistic.

	== Additional photos ==		== Additional photos ==

Hikari no yume: Give an overview of added presets versus MU50/MU15

2024-09-18T01:13:03Z

Give an overview of added presets versus MU50/MU15

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	A version of "QY Data Filer" is included,<ref name=qy70-om-specs /> a piece of computer software which simplifies backing up and restoring the data on the device, and also allows importing or exporting songs as Standard MIDI Files.		A version of "QY Data Filer" is included,<ref name=qy70-om-specs /> a piece of computer software which simplifies backing up and restoring the data on the device, and also allows importing or exporting songs as Standard MIDI Files.

			Compared to the [[Yamaha MU50]] and [[Yamaha MU15\|MU15]], the QY70's tone generator is similar in only having 32 polyphony and three effect units, but it has a significantly better selection of presets. The QY70 adds 9 additional drumkits versus the MU50/MU15: Dry Kit, Bright Kit, Dark Room Kit, Rock Kit 2, Analog Kit 2 (presumably TR-909), Dance Kit, Hip Hop Kit, Jungle Kit, and Jazz Kit 2. It also 39 additional melodic instrument presets. At least some of these drum and instrument presets seem to come from the [[Yamaha MU90\|MU90]].

	== Additional photos ==		== Additional photos ==

Hikari no yume: /* Tips */ clarify copying trick

2024-09-17T21:50:06Z

Tips: clarify copying trick

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	* The QY70 can be used as a MIDI sound module (controlled e.g. by a computer). Since settings for parts (e.g. instrument assignments) and effects are always stored in the current song, you may want to set aside one of the user songs for this use, so you won't mess up your compositions. You may also find the "Clear Song" job to be frequently useful as a way to manually reset the settings (instead of sending a GM Reset or XG Reset). Another option is to use one of the demo songs and send an XG Reset, since edits to demo songs will not be saved, but this locks you out from using the controls to edit things.		* The QY70 can be used as a MIDI sound module (controlled e.g. by a computer). Since settings for parts (e.g. instrument assignments) and effects are always stored in the current song, you may want to set aside one of the user songs for this use, so you won't mess up your compositions. You may also find the "Clear Song" job to be frequently useful as a way to manually reset the settings (instead of sending a GM Reset or XG Reset). Another option is to use one of the demo songs and send an XG Reset, since edits to demo songs will not be saved, but this locks you out from using the controls to edit things.
	* The QY70 does ''not'' have [[TG300B mode]], so it is not [[Roland GS]] compatible. If you want that feature, don't need a sequencer, and want something similarly portable, the [[Yamaha MU15]] or [[Yamaha MU10]] might be of interest. Note however that both devices have less presets available in their XG modes compared to the QY70, especially drumkits.		* The QY70 does ''not'' have [[TG300B mode]], so it is not [[Roland GS]] compatible. If you want that feature, don't need a sequencer, and want something similarly portable, the [[Yamaha MU15]] or [[Yamaha MU10]] might be of interest. Note however that both devices have less presets available in their XG modes compared to the QY70, especially drumkits.
	* Once you've added user phrases to a pattern, you can't change the length (number of bars). However, copying one pattern to another ~~works around this~~. This ~~may~~ be useful for shortening or lengthening a pattern.		* Once you've added user phrases to a pattern, you can't change the length (number of bars). However, copying a track from one pattern to another will work even if the patterns have different lengths. This can be quite useful for shortening or lengthening a pattern.

	== References ==		== References ==

Hikari no yume: /* Tips */ note the mini-MUs have less presets

2024-09-17T11:48:39Z

Tips: note the mini-MUs have less presets

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	* The QY70 can be used as a MIDI sound module (controlled e.g. by a computer). Since settings for parts (e.g. instrument assignments) and effects are always stored in the current song, you may want to set aside one of the user songs for this use, so you won't mess up your compositions. You may also find the "Clear Song" job to be frequently useful as a way to manually reset the settings (instead of sending a GM Reset or XG Reset). Another option is to use one of the demo songs and send an XG Reset, since edits to demo songs will not be saved, but this locks you out from using the controls to edit things.		* The QY70 can be used as a MIDI sound module (controlled e.g. by a computer). Since settings for parts (e.g. instrument assignments) and effects are always stored in the current song, you may want to set aside one of the user songs for this use, so you won't mess up your compositions. You may also find the "Clear Song" job to be frequently useful as a way to manually reset the settings (instead of sending a GM Reset or XG Reset). Another option is to use one of the demo songs and send an XG Reset, since edits to demo songs will not be saved, but this locks you out from using the controls to edit things.
	* The QY70 does ''not'' have [[TG300B mode]], so it is not [[Roland GS]] compatible. If you want that feature, don't need a sequencer, and want something similarly portable, the [[Yamaha MU15]] or [[Yamaha MU10]] might be of interest.		* The QY70 does ''not'' have [[TG300B mode]], so it is not [[Roland GS]] compatible. If you want that feature, don't need a sequencer, and want something similarly portable, the [[Yamaha MU15]] or [[Yamaha MU10]] might be of interest. Note however that both devices have less presets available in their XG modes compared to the QY70, especially drumkits.
	* Once you've added user phrases to a pattern, you can't change the length (number of bars). However, copying one pattern to another works around this. This may be useful for shortening or lengthening a pattern.		* Once you've added user phrases to a pattern, you can't change the length (number of bars). However, copying one pattern to another works around this. This may be useful for shortening or lengthening a pattern.

Hikari no yume: /* Tips */ mention demos as alternative

2024-09-17T11:19:30Z

Tips: mention demos as alternative

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	== Tips ==		== Tips ==

	* The QY70 can be used as a MIDI sound module (controlled e.g. by a computer). Since settings for parts (e.g. instrument assignments) and effects are always stored in the current song, you may want to set aside one of the user songs for this use, so you won't mess up your compositions. You may also find the "Clear Song" job to be frequently useful as a way to manually reset the settings (instead of sending a GM Reset or XG Reset).		* The QY70 can be used as a MIDI sound module (controlled e.g. by a computer). Since settings for parts (e.g. instrument assignments) and effects are always stored in the current song, you may want to set aside one of the user songs for this use, so you won't mess up your compositions. You may also find the "Clear Song" job to be frequently useful as a way to manually reset the settings (instead of sending a GM Reset or XG Reset). Another option is to use one of the demo songs and send an XG Reset, since edits to demo songs will not be saved, but this locks you out from using the controls to edit things.
	* The QY70 does ''not'' have [[TG300B mode]], so it is not [[Roland GS]] compatible. If you want that feature, don't need a sequencer, and want something similarly portable, the [[Yamaha MU15]] or [[Yamaha MU10]] might be of interest.		* The QY70 does ''not'' have [[TG300B mode]], so it is not [[Roland GS]] compatible. If you want that feature, don't need a sequencer, and want something similarly portable, the [[Yamaha MU15]] or [[Yamaha MU10]] might be of interest.
	* Once you've added user phrases to a pattern, you can't change the length (number of bars). However, copying one pattern to another works around this. This may be useful for shortening or lengthening a pattern.		* Once you've added user phrases to a pattern, you can't change the length (number of bars). However, copying one pattern to another works around this. This may be useful for shortening or lengthening a pattern.

Hikari no yume: /* Tips */ edit for readability

2024-09-16T04:14:36Z

Tips: edit for readability

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	== Tips ==		== Tips ==

	* The QY70 can be used as a MIDI sound module (controlled e.g. by a computer). Since settings for parts (e.g. instrument assignments) and effects are always stored in the current song, you may want to set aside one of the user songs for ~~sound module~~ use, so you won't mess up ~~one of~~ your compositions. You may also find the "Clear Song" job to be frequently useful as a way to manually reset the settings (instead of sending a GM Reset or XG Reset).		* The QY70 can be used as a MIDI sound module (controlled e.g. by a computer). Since settings for parts (e.g. instrument assignments) and effects are always stored in the current song, you may want to set aside one of the user songs for this use, so you won't mess up your compositions. You may also find the "Clear Song" job to be frequently useful as a way to manually reset the settings (instead of sending a GM Reset or XG Reset).
	* The QY70 does ''not'' have [[TG300B mode]], so it is not [[Roland GS]] compatible. If you want that feature, don't need a sequencer, and want something similarly portable, the [[Yamaha MU15]] or [[Yamaha MU10]] might be of interest.		* The QY70 does ''not'' have [[TG300B mode]], so it is not [[Roland GS]] compatible. If you want that feature, don't need a sequencer, and want something similarly portable, the [[Yamaha MU15]] or [[Yamaha MU10]] might be of interest.
	* Once you've added user phrases to a pattern, you can't change the length (number of bars). However, copying one pattern to another works around this. This may be useful for shortening or lengthening a pattern.		* Once you've added user phrases to a pattern, you can't change the length (number of bars). However, copying one pattern to another works around this. This may be useful for shortening or lengthening a pattern.

Hikari no yume: Add some tips

2024-09-16T04:10:36Z

Add some tips

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	[[File:Yamaha QY70 right.jpg\|200px\|left\|thumb\|Right side of the QY70]]		[[File:Yamaha QY70 right.jpg\|200px\|left\|thumb\|Right side of the QY70]]
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			== Tips ==

			* The QY70 can be used as a MIDI sound module (controlled e.g. by a computer). Since settings for parts (e.g. instrument assignments) and effects are always stored in the current song, you may want to set aside one of the user songs for sound module use, so you won't mess up one of your compositions. You may also find the "Clear Song" job to be frequently useful as a way to manually reset the settings (instead of sending a GM Reset or XG Reset).
			* The QY70 does ''not'' have [[TG300B mode]], so it is not [[Roland GS]] compatible. If you want that feature, don't need a sequencer, and want something similarly portable, the [[Yamaha MU15]] or [[Yamaha MU10]] might be of interest.
			* Once you've added user phrases to a pattern, you can't change the length (number of bars). However, copying one pattern to another works around this. This may be useful for shortening or lengthening a pattern.

	== References ==		== References ==

Hikari no yume: correct "first sequencer […] to support Yamaha XG” by adding “portable” (QY700 had XG and came out earlier)

2024-09-16T04:02:21Z

correct "first sequencer […] to support Yamaha XG” by adding “portable” (QY700 had XG and came out earlier)

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	\| successor = [[Yamaha QY100]]		\| successor = [[Yamaha QY100]]
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	The '''Yamaha QY70''' is a portable MIDI sequencer with an integrated tone generator (portable MIDI workstation) introduced by Yamaha in 1997. It is the first sequencer in the [[Yamaha QY series]] to support [[Yamaha XG]]. Like most earlier QY series models, it features a large, non-backlit graphic LCD allowing for convenient visual editing of tracks, patterns, mixing, effects, and so on. (It does not feature a piano roll, however; MIDI events are visualised as a list/table.)		The '''Yamaha QY70''' is a portable MIDI sequencer with an integrated tone generator (portable MIDI workstation) introduced by Yamaha in 1997. It is the first portable sequencer in the [[Yamaha QY series]] to support [[Yamaha XG]]. Like most earlier QY series models, it features a large, non-backlit graphic LCD allowing for convenient visual editing of tracks, patterns, mixing, effects, and so on. (It does not feature a piano roll, however; MIDI events are visualised as a list/table.)

	The sequencer features 16 "normal"<ref name=qy70-om-normal-sequencing /> song sequencer tracks, 8 pattern phrase tracks, 768 preset patterns (128 preset styles with 6 sections each), 384 user-editable patterns, 4,167 preset phrases, up to 48 user phrases per user style, support for 26 types of chords, and 99 built-in chord progressions (a song can also contain a custom chord progression instead).<ref name=qy70-om-specs /> The sequencer features both step sequencing and real-time recording, including a "multi" mode in which 16 tracks (16 MIDI channels) can be recorded to simultaneously.<ref name=qy70-om-normal-sequencing>Yamaha QY70 Owner's Manual, pages 6.</ref>		The sequencer features 16 "normal"<ref name=qy70-om-normal-sequencing /> song sequencer tracks, 8 pattern phrase tracks, 768 preset patterns (128 preset styles with 6 sections each), 384 user-editable patterns, 4,167 preset phrases, up to 48 user phrases per user style, support for 26 types of chords, and 99 built-in chord progressions (a song can also contain a custom chord progression instead).<ref name=qy70-om-specs /> The sequencer features both step sequencing and real-time recording, including a "multi" mode in which 16 tracks (16 MIDI channels) can be recorded to simultaneously.<ref name=qy70-om-normal-sequencing>Yamaha QY70 Owner's Manual, pages 6.</ref>