Yamaha QY series - Revision history

Hikari no yume: /* Portable sequencers */ Fix QY10 polyphony (28 for the tone generator; 32 for the sequencer but I won't mention this as it's just confusing)

2024-09-28T19:14:50Z

Portable sequencers: Fix QY10 polyphony (28 for the tone generator; 32 for the sequencer but I won't mention this as it's just confusing)

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	=== Portable sequencers ===		=== Portable sequencers ===

	* The [[Yamaha QY10]] was the first in the series, released in 1990.<ref name=innovation-road-qy10>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2023/ QY10 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref> It is a portable battery-powered sequencer roughly the same size as a VHS tape,<ref name=innovation-road-qy10 /> featuring a non-backlit 1×16 character LCD screen, MIDI in and out ports, and 3.5mm stereo line out. It has 8 parts, 32-voice polyphony, 31 melodic instrument sounds and 26 drum/percussion sounds.<ref name=mt-qy10 />		* The [[Yamaha QY10]] was the first in the series, released in 1990.<ref name=innovation-road-qy10>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2023/ QY10 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref> It is a portable battery-powered sequencer roughly the same size as a VHS tape,<ref name=innovation-road-qy10 /> featuring a non-backlit 1×16 character LCD screen, MIDI in and out ports, and 3.5mm stereo line out. It has 8 parts, 28-voice polyphony, 31 melodic instrument sounds and 26 drum/percussion sounds.<ref name=mt-qy10 />
	* The [[Yamaha QY20]], released in 1992,<ref>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2062/ QY20 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref><ref name=sos-qy22></ref> improved upon the QY10 by introducing a large 128×64 graphic display with an interface similar to the [[Yamaha TG300]], 16-part multitimbrality, 100 preset melodic instrument sounds, 100 preset drum sounds (across 8 drumkits),<ref>[https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320975/QY20E1.pdf Yamaha QY20 Owner's Manual], page 185.</ref> and doubling the number of micro-keys (now covering two octaves). It is also partially General MIDI-compatible.		* The [[Yamaha QY20]], released in 1992,<ref>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2062/ QY20 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref><ref name=sos-qy22></ref> improved upon the QY10 by introducing a large 128×64 graphic display with an interface similar to the [[Yamaha TG300]], 16-part multitimbrality, 100 preset melodic instrument sounds, 100 preset drum sounds (across 8 drumkits),<ref>[https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320975/QY20E1.pdf Yamaha QY20 Owner's Manual], page 185.</ref> and doubling the number of micro-keys (now covering two octaves). It is also partially General MIDI-compatible.
	* The [[Yamaha QY8]], released in 1994, is a smaller, cheaper, simplified model with a custom (not graphic or character) LCD and no micro-keyboard. Like the QY20 it features partial GM compatibility.<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy8 Yamaha QY8], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1994.</ref>		* The [[Yamaha QY8]], released in 1994, is a smaller, cheaper, simplified model with a custom (not graphic or character) LCD and no micro-keyboard. Like the QY20 it features partial GM compatibility.<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy8 Yamaha QY8], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1994.</ref>

Hikari no yume: /* Notable models */ note doubling of key count on QY20

2024-09-28T18:04:00Z

Notable models: note doubling of key count on QY20

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	* The [[Yamaha QY10]] was the first in the series, released in 1990.<ref name=innovation-road-qy10>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2023/ QY10 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref> It is a portable battery-powered sequencer roughly the same size as a VHS tape,<ref name=innovation-road-qy10 /> featuring a non-backlit 1×16 character LCD screen, MIDI in and out ports, and 3.5mm stereo line out. It has 8 parts, 32-voice polyphony, 31 melodic instrument sounds and 26 drum/percussion sounds.<ref name=mt-qy10 />		* The [[Yamaha QY10]] was the first in the series, released in 1990.<ref name=innovation-road-qy10>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2023/ QY10 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref> It is a portable battery-powered sequencer roughly the same size as a VHS tape,<ref name=innovation-road-qy10 /> featuring a non-backlit 1×16 character LCD screen, MIDI in and out ports, and 3.5mm stereo line out. It has 8 parts, 32-voice polyphony, 31 melodic instrument sounds and 26 drum/percussion sounds.<ref name=mt-qy10 />
	* The [[Yamaha QY20]], released in 1992,<ref>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2062/ QY20 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref><ref name=sos-qy22></ref> improved upon the QY10 by introducing a large 128×64 graphic display with an interface similar to the [[Yamaha TG300]], 16-part multitimbrality, 100 preset melodic instrument sounds, ~~and~~ 100 preset drum sounds (across 8 drumkits).<ref>[https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320975/QY20E1.pdf Yamaha QY20 Owner's Manual], page 185.</ref> It is also partially General MIDI-compatible.		* The [[Yamaha QY20]], released in 1992,<ref>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2062/ QY20 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref><ref name=sos-qy22></ref> improved upon the QY10 by introducing a large 128×64 graphic display with an interface similar to the [[Yamaha TG300]], 16-part multitimbrality, 100 preset melodic instrument sounds, 100 preset drum sounds (across 8 drumkits),<ref>[https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320975/QY20E1.pdf Yamaha QY20 Owner's Manual], page 185.</ref> and doubling the number of micro-keys (now covering two octaves). It is also partially General MIDI-compatible.
	* The [[Yamaha QY8]], released in 1994, is a smaller, cheaper, simplified model with a custom (not graphic or character) LCD and no micro-keyboard. Like the QY20 it features partial GM compatibility.<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy8 Yamaha QY8], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1994.</ref>		* The [[Yamaha QY8]], released in 1994, is a smaller, cheaper, simplified model with a custom (not graphic or character) LCD and no micro-keyboard. Like the QY20 it features partial GM compatibility.<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy8 Yamaha QY8], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1994.</ref>
	* The [[Yamaha QY22]] was the first to be fully [[General MIDI]]-compatible, released in 1995, but is otherwise only a minor upgrade over the QY20.<ref name=sos-qy22>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy22 Yamaha QY22], Derek Johnson, ''Sound on Sound'', November 1995.</ref>		* The [[Yamaha QY22]] was the first to be fully [[General MIDI]]-compatible, released in 1995, but is otherwise only a minor upgrade over the QY20.<ref name=sos-qy22>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy22 Yamaha QY22], Derek Johnson, ''Sound on Sound'', November 1995.</ref>

Hikari no yume: /* Portable sequencers */ name the TG300 instead, the other TG series synths don't seem to have that display

2024-09-21T23:30:14Z

Portable sequencers: name the TG300 instead, the other TG series synths don't seem to have that display

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	* The [[Yamaha QY10]] was the first in the series, released in 1990.<ref name=innovation-road-qy10>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2023/ QY10 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref> It is a portable battery-powered sequencer roughly the same size as a VHS tape,<ref name=innovation-road-qy10 /> featuring a non-backlit 1×16 character LCD screen, MIDI in and out ports, and 3.5mm stereo line out. It has 8 parts, 32-voice polyphony, 31 melodic instrument sounds and 26 drum/percussion sounds.<ref name=mt-qy10 />		* The [[Yamaha QY10]] was the first in the series, released in 1990.<ref name=innovation-road-qy10>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2023/ QY10 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref> It is a portable battery-powered sequencer roughly the same size as a VHS tape,<ref name=innovation-road-qy10 /> featuring a non-backlit 1×16 character LCD screen, MIDI in and out ports, and 3.5mm stereo line out. It has 8 parts, 32-voice polyphony, 31 melodic instrument sounds and 26 drum/percussion sounds.<ref name=mt-qy10 />
	* The [[Yamaha QY20]], released in 1992,<ref>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2062/ QY20 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref><ref name=sos-qy22></ref> improved upon the QY10 by introducing a large 128×64 graphic display with an interface similar to the [[Yamaha ~~TG series~~]], 16-part multitimbrality, 100 preset melodic instrument sounds, and 100 preset drum sounds (across 8 drumkits).<ref>[https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320975/QY20E1.pdf Yamaha QY20 Owner's Manual], page 185.</ref> It is also partially General MIDI-compatible.		* The [[Yamaha QY20]], released in 1992,<ref>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2062/ QY20 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref><ref name=sos-qy22></ref> improved upon the QY10 by introducing a large 128×64 graphic display with an interface similar to the [[Yamaha TG300]], 16-part multitimbrality, 100 preset melodic instrument sounds, and 100 preset drum sounds (across 8 drumkits).<ref>[https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320975/QY20E1.pdf Yamaha QY20 Owner's Manual], page 185.</ref> It is also partially General MIDI-compatible.
	* The [[Yamaha QY8]], released in 1994, is a smaller, cheaper, simplified model with a custom (not graphic or character) LCD and no micro-keyboard. Like the QY20 it features partial GM compatibility.<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy8 Yamaha QY8], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1994.</ref>		* The [[Yamaha QY8]], released in 1994, is a smaller, cheaper, simplified model with a custom (not graphic or character) LCD and no micro-keyboard. Like the QY20 it features partial GM compatibility.<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy8 Yamaha QY8], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1994.</ref>
	* The [[Yamaha QY22]] was the first to be fully [[General MIDI]]-compatible, released in 1995, but is otherwise only a minor upgrade over the QY20.<ref name=sos-qy22>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy22 Yamaha QY22], Derek Johnson, ''Sound on Sound'', November 1995.</ref>		* The [[Yamaha QY22]] was the first to be fully [[General MIDI]]-compatible, released in 1995, but is otherwise only a minor upgrade over the QY20.<ref name=sos-qy22>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy22 Yamaha QY22], Derek Johnson, ''Sound on Sound'', November 1995.</ref>

Hikari no yume: /* Portable sequencers */ Fix release date for QY10

2024-09-21T19:35:22Z

Portable sequencers: Fix release date for QY10

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	=== Portable sequencers ===		=== Portable sequencers ===

	* The [[Yamaha QY10]] was the first in the series, released in ~~1991~~. It is a portable battery-powered sequencer roughly the same size as a VHS tape, featuring a non-backlit 1×16 character LCD screen, MIDI in and out ports, and 3.5mm stereo line out. It has 8 parts, 32-voice polyphony, 31 melodic instrument sounds and 26 drum/percussion sounds.<ref name=mt-qy10 />		* The [[Yamaha QY10]] was the first in the series, released in 1990.<ref name=innovation-road-qy10>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2023/ QY10 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref> It is a portable battery-powered sequencer roughly the same size as a VHS tape,<ref name=innovation-road-qy10 /> featuring a non-backlit 1×16 character LCD screen, MIDI in and out ports, and 3.5mm stereo line out. It has 8 parts, 32-voice polyphony, 31 melodic instrument sounds and 26 drum/percussion sounds.<ref name=mt-qy10 />
	* The [[Yamaha QY20]], released in 1992,<ref>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2062/ QY20 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref><ref name=sos-qy22></ref> improved upon the QY10 by introducing a large 128×64 graphic display with an interface similar to the [[Yamaha TG series]], 16-part multitimbrality, 100 preset melodic instrument sounds, and 100 preset drum sounds (across 8 drumkits).<ref>[https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320975/QY20E1.pdf Yamaha QY20 Owner's Manual], page 185.</ref> It is also partially General MIDI-compatible.		* The [[Yamaha QY20]], released in 1992,<ref>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2062/ QY20 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref><ref name=sos-qy22></ref> improved upon the QY10 by introducing a large 128×64 graphic display with an interface similar to the [[Yamaha TG series]], 16-part multitimbrality, 100 preset melodic instrument sounds, and 100 preset drum sounds (across 8 drumkits).<ref>[https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320975/QY20E1.pdf Yamaha QY20 Owner's Manual], page 185.</ref> It is also partially General MIDI-compatible.
	* The [[Yamaha QY8]], released in 1994, is a smaller, cheaper, simplified model with a custom (not graphic or character) LCD and no micro-keyboard. Like the QY20 it features partial GM compatibility.<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy8 Yamaha QY8], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1994.</ref>		* The [[Yamaha QY8]], released in 1994, is a smaller, cheaper, simplified model with a custom (not graphic or character) LCD and no micro-keyboard. Like the QY20 it features partial GM compatibility.<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy8 Yamaha QY8], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1994.</ref>

Hikari no yume: link to MU5 and MU15

2024-09-21T19:01:13Z

link to MU5 and MU15

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	== References ==		== References ==
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			== See also ==

			* [[Yamaha MU5]] (portable sound module with similar form factor and micro-keys to the QY series, but without a sequencer)
			* [[Yamaha MU15]] (ditto)

Hikari no yume: /* Notable models */ fix ref tag

2024-09-16T03:41:50Z

Notable models: fix ref tag

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	* The [[Yamaha QY22]] was the first to be fully [[General MIDI]]-compatible, released in 1995, but is otherwise only a minor upgrade over the QY20.<ref name=sos-qy22>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy22 Yamaha QY22], Derek Johnson, ''Sound on Sound'', November 1995.</ref>		* The [[Yamaha QY22]] was the first to be fully [[General MIDI]]-compatible, released in 1995, but is otherwise only a minor upgrade over the QY20.<ref name=sos-qy22>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy22 Yamaha QY22], Derek Johnson, ''Sound on Sound'', November 1995.</ref>
	* The [[Yamaha QY70]] is the first to feature [[Yamaha XG]] support, released in 1997. It has 24-part multitimbrality (8 parts reserved for the pattern track), 519 preset melodic instrument sounds, 20 drumkits, and can be connected to a computer via a [[TO HOST port]].<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy70 Yamaha QY70], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1996.</ref>		* The [[Yamaha QY70]] is the first to feature [[Yamaha XG]] support, released in 1997. It has 24-part multitimbrality (8 parts reserved for the pattern track), 519 preset melodic instrument sounds, 20 drumkits, and can be connected to a computer via a [[TO HOST port]].<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy70 Yamaha QY70], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1996.</ref>
	* The [[Yamaha QY100]], released in 2000,<ref>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2091/ QY100 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref> adds more presets, an audio input for guitar amp simulation and microphone effects,<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/small-beautiful SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL], Nicholas Rowland, ''Sound on Sound'', October 2001.</ref> a foot switch input, and a SmartMedia card slot.<ref>[https://faq.yamaha.com/usa/s/article/U0001656 Differences Between a QY70 and QY100] (Yamaha FAQ article)<?ref>		* The [[Yamaha QY100]], released in 2000,<ref>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2091/ QY100 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref> adds more presets, an audio input for guitar amp simulation and microphone effects,<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/small-beautiful SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL], Nicholas Rowland, ''Sound on Sound'', October 2001.</ref> a foot switch input, and a SmartMedia card slot.<ref>[https://faq.yamaha.com/usa/s/article/U0001656 Differences Between a QY70 and QY100] (Yamaha FAQ article)</ref>

	=== Desktop sequencers ===		=== Desktop sequencers ===

Hikari no yume: /* Portable sequencers */ fix QY100 date and improve comparison

2024-09-16T03:41:29Z

Portable sequencers: fix QY100 date and improve comparison

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	* The [[Yamaha QY22]] was the first to be fully [[General MIDI]]-compatible, released in 1995, but is otherwise only a minor upgrade over the QY20.<ref name=sos-qy22>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy22 Yamaha QY22], Derek Johnson, ''Sound on Sound'', November 1995.</ref>		* The [[Yamaha QY22]] was the first to be fully [[General MIDI]]-compatible, released in 1995, but is otherwise only a minor upgrade over the QY20.<ref name=sos-qy22>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy22 Yamaha QY22], Derek Johnson, ''Sound on Sound'', November 1995.</ref>
	* The [[Yamaha QY70]] is the first to feature [[Yamaha XG]] support, released in 1997. It has 24-part multitimbrality (8 parts reserved for the pattern track), 519 preset melodic instrument sounds, 20 drumkits, and can be connected to a computer via a [[TO HOST port]].<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy70 Yamaha QY70], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1996.</ref>		* The [[Yamaha QY70]] is the first to feature [[Yamaha XG]] support, released in 1997. It has 24-part multitimbrality (8 parts reserved for the pattern track), 519 preset melodic instrument sounds, 20 drumkits, and can be connected to a computer via a [[TO HOST port]].<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy70 Yamaha QY70], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1996.</ref>
	* The [[Yamaha QY100]], released in ~~2001~~, adds ~~further sounds and effects~~, ~~plus~~ an audio input for guitar amp simulation and microphone effects.<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/small-beautiful SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL], Nicholas Rowland, ''Sound on Sound'', October 2001.</ref>		* The [[Yamaha QY100]], released in 2000,<ref>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2091/ QY100 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref> adds more presets, an audio input for guitar amp simulation and microphone effects,<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/small-beautiful SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL], Nicholas Rowland, ''Sound on Sound'', October 2001.</ref> a foot switch input, and a SmartMedia card slot.<ref>[https://faq.yamaha.com/usa/s/article/U0001656 Differences Between a QY70 and QY100] (Yamaha FAQ article)<?ref>

	=== Desktop sequencers ===		=== Desktop sequencers ===

Hikari no yume: fix stray ]

2024-09-15T20:27:18Z

fix stray ]

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	The '''Yamaha QY''' series is a line of MIDI sequencers with integrated tone generators, or MIDI workstations, made by Yamaha. Most of them are highly portable devices, dubbed "walkstations" in some Yamaha marketing.<ref name=mt-qy10>[http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/yamaha-qy10/2165 Yamaha QY10], Simon Trask, ''Music Technology'', April 1991.]</ref><ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy70 Yamaha QY70], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1997.</ref>		The '''Yamaha QY''' series is a line of MIDI sequencers with integrated tone generators, or MIDI workstations, made by Yamaha. Most of them are highly portable devices, dubbed "walkstations" in some Yamaha marketing.<ref name=mt-qy10>[http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/yamaha-qy10/2165 Yamaha QY10], Simon Trask, ''Music Technology'', April 1991.</ref><ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy70 Yamaha QY70], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1997.</ref>

	The QY series' sequencing generally has a heavy emphasis on "styles" and "patterns" similar to those used for auto-accompaniment on arranger keyboards.		The QY series' sequencing generally has a heavy emphasis on "styles" and "patterns" similar to those used for auto-accompaniment on arranger keyboards.

Hikari no yume: /* Portable sequencers */ fix QY20 release date and cite

2024-09-15T20:26:55Z

Portable sequencers: fix QY20 release date and cite

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	* The [[Yamaha QY10]] was the first in the series, released in 1991. It is a portable battery-powered sequencer roughly the same size as a VHS tape, featuring a non-backlit 1×16 character LCD screen, MIDI in and out ports, and 3.5mm stereo line out. It has 8 parts, 32-voice polyphony, 31 melodic instrument sounds and 26 drum/percussion sounds.<ref name=mt-qy10 />		* The [[Yamaha QY10]] was the first in the series, released in 1991. It is a portable battery-powered sequencer roughly the same size as a VHS tape, featuring a non-backlit 1×16 character LCD screen, MIDI in and out ports, and 3.5mm stereo line out. It has 8 parts, 32-voice polyphony, 31 melodic instrument sounds and 26 drum/percussion sounds.<ref name=mt-qy10 />
	* The [[Yamaha QY20]], released in ~~1993~~,<ref name=sos-qy22></ref> improved upon the QY10 by introducing a large 128×64 graphic display with an interface similar to the [[Yamaha TG series]], 16-part multitimbrality, 100 preset melodic instrument sounds, and 100 preset drum sounds (across 8 drumkits).<ref>[https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320975/QY20E1.pdf Yamaha QY20 Owner's Manual], page 185.</ref> It is also partially General MIDI-compatible.		* The [[Yamaha QY20]], released in 1992,<ref>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2062/ QY20 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref><ref name=sos-qy22></ref> improved upon the QY10 by introducing a large 128×64 graphic display with an interface similar to the [[Yamaha TG series]], 16-part multitimbrality, 100 preset melodic instrument sounds, and 100 preset drum sounds (across 8 drumkits).<ref>[https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/320975/QY20E1.pdf Yamaha QY20 Owner's Manual], page 185.</ref> It is also partially General MIDI-compatible.
	* The [[Yamaha QY8]], released in 1994, is a smaller, cheaper, simplified model with a custom (not graphic or character) LCD and no micro-keyboard. Like the QY20 it features partial GM compatibility.<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy8 Yamaha QY8], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1994.</ref>		* The [[Yamaha QY8]], released in 1994, is a smaller, cheaper, simplified model with a custom (not graphic or character) LCD and no micro-keyboard. Like the QY20 it features partial GM compatibility.<ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy8 Yamaha QY8], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1994.</ref>
	* The [[Yamaha QY22]] was the first to be fully [[General MIDI]]-compatible, released in 1995, but is otherwise only a minor upgrade over the QY20.<ref name=sos-qy22>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy22 Yamaha QY22], Derek Johnson, ''Sound on Sound'', November 1995.</ref>		* The [[Yamaha QY22]] was the first to be fully [[General MIDI]]-compatible, released in 1995, but is otherwise only a minor upgrade over the QY20.<ref name=sos-qy22>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy22 Yamaha QY22], Derek Johnson, ''Sound on Sound'', November 1995.</ref>

Hikari no yume: condense second sentence

2024-09-13T22:09:53Z

condense second sentence

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	The '''Yamaha QY''' series is a line of MIDI sequencers with integrated tone generators, or MIDI workstations, made by Yamaha. ~~As most~~ of them are highly portable devices, ~~they have also been~~ dubbed "walkstations" in some Yamaha marketing.<ref name=mt-qy10>[http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/yamaha-qy10/2165 Yamaha QY10], Simon Trask, ''Music Technology'', April 1991.]</ref><ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy70 Yamaha QY70], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1997.</ref>		The '''Yamaha QY''' series is a line of MIDI sequencers with integrated tone generators, or MIDI workstations, made by Yamaha. Most of them are highly portable devices, dubbed "walkstations" in some Yamaha marketing.<ref name=mt-qy10>[http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/yamaha-qy10/2165 Yamaha QY10], Simon Trask, ''Music Technology'', April 1991.]</ref><ref>[https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-qy70 Yamaha QY70], Martin Russ, ''Sound on Sound'', September 1997.</ref>

	The QY series' sequencing generally has a heavy emphasis on "styles" and "patterns" similar to those used for auto-accompaniment on arranger keyboards.		The QY series' sequencing generally has a heavy emphasis on "styles" and "patterns" similar to those used for auto-accompaniment on arranger keyboards.