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Published on 03/24/07 at 01:12
Comprehensive connectivity with two audio outputs, 2 and 2 midi in midi out, headphone jack and footswitch jack.
480 editable sounds (XG), 11 drum kits. Effects section with 11 reverb types, 11 chorus types and 43 variations. The effects can be put in insert, chaining etc..
Floppy drive. Comes with disk utilities and styles. It conforms perfectly with work on soft sequencer Cubase or other type.
The sequencer has 32 tracks and 16 tracks of work styles with tracks pattern, chords (chords) and tempo. 48 tracks, then, in the end.
110 000 notes 20 songs maximum, 64 styles and 3876 pre-programmed phrases.
UTILIZATION
It is necessary to enter the world QY (found for Qy QY 70 and 100). The manual is initially necessary to the acquisition of the first automation. Yamaha indicutable logic and past the first moments (short) of ownership, the rest seems a cheeky clear. There are points in common with software sequencers.
Usuellles functions are easily accessible and the interface, such as orders, very well thought out. Moreover, this model has a control surface (wide screen) and comfortable working. Type PC keyboard keys are nice and solid.
The manual is well done with the first part of the synthetic approach and dedicated chapters where detail is required. Note a glossary and an index useful end.
Styles are available (like the manual in French) on the yamaha site and yamahasynth.com. I also found a translation of the QY70 styles for the 700.
The advantage is that you can also create styles by drawing his phrases into existing songs (midi) or by returning phrases (I'm thinking patterns batteries) via PC or floppy disk. In short, an open operation that allows to create really.
To add, this machine does not crash ever.
SOUNDS
For my part, I find the sound excellent. After the first disappointment at first, because, perhaps, the output gain is a bit tight and sound, flat, do not reach their full potential, I found sounds rich, editable, and which with a little work, modeled with mixed effects, well, providing colorful and interesting plot. I use these sounds (lots of electric pianos, bass and strings) with those of a Triton and electric instruments (guitar, bass guitar).
I love also the drum kits that remain strong and effective.
I use the QY700 with a master keyboard, the Korg Triton and a PC. The 4 MIDI allow flexibility noon.
I think they are suitable for all styles of music. The rest is a matter of choice and ... work.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for 10 years. I regret this unit memory a bit limited at times and Quon can use it on batteries (they always demand more ...).
I had previously used a QX5 (the Tertiary), a QY10 and QY70. This is the most complete and most effective for me. It was quite expensive at the time but is now found between 300 and 400 €.
This machine is the heart of my system. I spend hours on end and discovers yet unexplored functions.
I would do this choice without a moment's hesitation.
480 editable sounds (XG), 11 drum kits. Effects section with 11 reverb types, 11 chorus types and 43 variations. The effects can be put in insert, chaining etc..
Floppy drive. Comes with disk utilities and styles. It conforms perfectly with work on soft sequencer Cubase or other type.
The sequencer has 32 tracks and 16 tracks of work styles with tracks pattern, chords (chords) and tempo. 48 tracks, then, in the end.
110 000 notes 20 songs maximum, 64 styles and 3876 pre-programmed phrases.
UTILIZATION
It is necessary to enter the world QY (found for Qy QY 70 and 100). The manual is initially necessary to the acquisition of the first automation. Yamaha indicutable logic and past the first moments (short) of ownership, the rest seems a cheeky clear. There are points in common with software sequencers.
Usuellles functions are easily accessible and the interface, such as orders, very well thought out. Moreover, this model has a control surface (wide screen) and comfortable working. Type PC keyboard keys are nice and solid.
The manual is well done with the first part of the synthetic approach and dedicated chapters where detail is required. Note a glossary and an index useful end.
Styles are available (like the manual in French) on the yamaha site and yamahasynth.com. I also found a translation of the QY70 styles for the 700.
The advantage is that you can also create styles by drawing his phrases into existing songs (midi) or by returning phrases (I'm thinking patterns batteries) via PC or floppy disk. In short, an open operation that allows to create really.
To add, this machine does not crash ever.
SOUNDS
For my part, I find the sound excellent. After the first disappointment at first, because, perhaps, the output gain is a bit tight and sound, flat, do not reach their full potential, I found sounds rich, editable, and which with a little work, modeled with mixed effects, well, providing colorful and interesting plot. I use these sounds (lots of electric pianos, bass and strings) with those of a Triton and electric instruments (guitar, bass guitar).
I love also the drum kits that remain strong and effective.
I use the QY700 with a master keyboard, the Korg Triton and a PC. The 4 MIDI allow flexibility noon.
I think they are suitable for all styles of music. The rest is a matter of choice and ... work.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for 10 years. I regret this unit memory a bit limited at times and Quon can use it on batteries (they always demand more ...).
I had previously used a QX5 (the Tertiary), a QY10 and QY70. This is the most complete and most effective for me. It was quite expensive at the time but is now found between 300 and 400 €.
This machine is the heart of my system. I spend hours on end and discovers yet unexplored functions.
I would do this choice without a moment's hesitation.