Yamaha QS300

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Comparable to the W7, the QS300 is a slightly 'lighter' synthesizer and workstation. Up to 32 voice polyphony and a large 16-track on-board sequencer based off the QS300 MIDI sequencer. The sounds are quite good, generated from Yamaha's AWM2 analog modeling method, this synth has become a favorite of Ravers, Techno and Trance producers and DJs. The standard GS, GM sounds, and some of the pianos are not special, but they aren't what this synth is about! The technology from this synth was later passed on to the AN1x and the CS1x. The QS300 has a large LCD for viewing and selection of status, effects, preset voices, rhythm patterns, chords, and more. It's full of hundreds of sounds including 22 drum kits. It has a disk drive, Swing effect, Quantize, MIDI controller, Extra DEMO disk, XG compatible...an impressive workstation for the price.



13 VISITOR COMMENTS

bypass
January 26, 2012 @ 6:19 am
I have one, I play it together with a NordLead 3. It's still my main keyboard. Built like a tank, I take it everywhere!

It's my main kbd as a lot of the material I have was recorded with. The Nord is used mainly for leads and noises.
bhenard
December 9, 2011 @ 7:32 pm
I have this one too but not the QS300 per se......Yamaha BS900(silver) 100 % same with QS300 but mine has built-in powerful speaker system.
Stoimen
October 11, 2011 @ 5:18 am
guys, I have it! It's wonderful!
Yes, good price for good quality!
dan c
July 31, 2011 @ 6:26 am
search web for backlight4you , i paid for qs300 light sheet paper 30 $
bojogcenik
March 17, 2011 @ 8:17 am
How much are you selling your QS 300 for? I have one also and have a faulty LCD display. Can anyone help me with info on where I can get a new, second hand or compatible LCD display for a cheap price? a new one in Australia from the Yamaha dealer is about $450 which is not much cheaper than the whole keyboard.
 
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  • Specifications
  • Polyphony - 32 voices
  • Oscillators - Systems AWM2 ROM memory
  • LFO - Yes
  • Sequencer - Based on QY300: 16 Tracks, 10 Songs, Real and Step time Recording, 96 Clocks per Quarter Note, 88,000 Notes capacity
  • Effects - 3 parallel 24 bit effects processors giving over 60 different effects types.
  • Keyboard - 61 (velocity, aftertouch)
  • Memory - 932 normal voices and 22 drum kits
  • Control - MIDI In, Out, Thru
  • Date Produced - 1995
  • Est. Value - $450
  • Resources & Credits

  • Images from The QS300 Website

    Info provided by Bart Callaerts.

    Reviewed December 2007.

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