The perfect musical companion.

Every songwriter should have a Yamaha QY100 Sequencer Accompaniment Tool. An indispensable and highly portable music production and accompaniment tool for all musicians, particularly guitarists and vocalists. Great for live performance, music production, songwriting, and practicing. It combines a high-quality XG synthesizer, a multi-effects processor, and a sophisticated sequencer in one portable package. A SmartMedia card slot lets you store and transfer hundreds of SMF files and QY format sequences. XG/GM tone generator with 547 voices. 22 drum kits. A/D input for a mic or guitar. 23 editable multi-effects including amp simulation, delay, modulation, and reverb. Easy-to-use sequencer with 16 linear tracks and 8 pattern tracks. Versatile music-style database of over 4,000 instrument and drum phrases. Uses 6 AA alkaline batteries or an AC adapter (optional).

Yamaha QY100 Sequencer Accompaniment Tool Features:

• XG synth
• Multi-effects
• Sequencer
• 547 voices
• 22 drum kits
• 23 multi-effects
• 16-track, 8-pattern sequencer

It plays better than a real partner, never spills beer on your carpet, and always knows when to shut up. Place your order now.

Yamaha QY100 Sequencer Accompaniment Tool

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Posted by Insane Demon from Bronx, NY on Jun 30, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: DJ/Producer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rap and original music

I have the QY 100 and it rocks!!! I love the sounds it produces and the way its easy to step write your user patterns in a song. The user patterns have 8 tracks and when in song mode you can add 16 tracks of sound to it making a orchetra symphony. It tool awhile to learn, but its worht it, as one reviewer said you have to read the manual to get the full education of this product. I have it connected through my CZ101 through MIDI to control the sounds and then have connected to my drum machine through Midi to reinforce the the drum sounds. The sequencer controls the tempo and playback of all the sounds being produced. I love this little machine.

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An excellent tool for the non-techie

Posted by Mike from Santa Rosa, CA on Mar 21, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, Blues-centered rock, a touch of jazz

I never was much for gadgets and 'bells & whistles'. Put me behind the keys with some good sounds (B3, Fender Rhodes, different pianos) and I'm good to go. But within the last year I found a need to arrange fill parts for live performance and I haven't used a sequencer since the 80s. I currently play with a Kurzweil PC88 (over 10 years old) and run it through the rack version of the Korg Triton which I've loaded up nicely. I also have a Korg CX-3 for the Hammond sounds when I play live. The choice was to buy a Korg TR-88 with on-board sequencer or the Yamaha QY-100.

I was PLEASANTLY surprised with the QY-100. I sat for no more than 2 hours reading the manual (which is about my patience level for gadgets) and started going to work. Once you record you first song you'll get the knack on how to use it and your following songs will go quick. I especially LOVE the copy/paste function for tracks and measures!

When I bought the QY-100 I originally thought "I'll just run the Triton through the sequencer". But the on-board sounds and drum kits are great. The piano sounds aren't the best but they'll do. What I enjoyed the most was the nice blend of Yamaha's classic variations on DX-7 sounds, Analog and Digital sounds. I haven't run my Triton through the sequencer yet - everything I need is already on-board the QY-100.

Get the power adapter - this thing goes through AA batteries like there's no tomorrow! The optional memory chip is handy too. Once I learned how to use the QY-100 I filled the memory fast!

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Posted by Rick N. Bacher from Wisconsin on Apr 10, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician - non-pro

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Alternative, Pop/Punk

Great product - from what I have seen it is the only choice for accompaniment. The features are great but you do need to spend time with it to learn. I would buy this over anything in its class. The sound is great, interface good. Buy the AC adapter. Keys do not sense velocity, but you can adjust it and there is a random velocity setting that is pretty good - sounds live. It has a memory card slot, but forget it - it's an older Smart Media format that you can't buy except from suppliers that choose to keep making it for keyboards and other devices like this. It does NOT use SD cards. There is an adapter available to go from Smart Media to XD, using a maximum of 128M but don't bother. Buy a USB to MIDI adapter (I had good luck with a Yamaha UX16) and you're set. Load and store sets/songs with your laptop or PC all you want. It will also connect via serial or Mac accessory cables. Overall, this is a great buy. Get one.

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Posted by Lance Man420 from Las Vegas, NV on May 25, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Smooth Jazz, Classic Rock, R & B

I purchased a QY100 about two years ago. Currently, I use to produce sound tracks for CD presentations by local vendors and small businesses and they are amazed at what this thing does. It took about six months of trial and error to actually get the results I wanted but it was six months well spent. Some of the capabilities aren't clearly defined in the manual, but once you actually hear the results you will be amazed. Note: The optional power adapter is a must have.

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Posted by blackbird25 from bamberg, germany on May 24, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: band member

Reviewer's Play Style: alternative, trip hop

If you have an eternity to figure this thing out then buy it. Yes, you save a lot of money, but it's not user friendly and paying some more will save you from pulling your hair out. I have used this type of equipment for 10 years and even the oldest sequencers were less complicated than this thing. It's a nice tool for somebody who has 12 hours to sit and try to piece something together with it otherwise just pay some more and get something easier to use.

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