The QY700 is a high-end Sequencer Workstation released in the mid to late '90's. It's an all-in-one sequencer with a built-in synthesizer, effects, MIDI and tons of memory! The QY700 makes an excellent alternative to computer-based MIDI studios; the QY700 has the power to be the heart of your MIDI studio. Of course such boxes as the Yamaha RS-7000 have come along since the introduction of the QY700 that add more features and capabilities. But the QY700 is nostalgic and still powerful enough to hold up to today's standards!

At it's core, it is a programmable MIDI sequencer. It can store up to 110,000 notes, 48 Tracks (32 Linear, 16 Pattern) and 20 Songs. A built-in 3.5 inch disk drive provides external storage. The sequencer has 64 notes of polyphony which is usually more than enough. The sequencer allows recording in Step, Punch-In, and Realtime with overdubbing features. The tempo can range from 5 to 300 bpm and the Conductor Track is very flexible. Thankfully a fairly large 320 x 240 backlit LCD screen makes entry and editing very easy to see and use.

In addition to controlling your synths via MIDI, the QY700 has it's own Yamaha synth engine inside. Using AWM2 - Advanced Wave Memory - as well as Yamaha's XG format and good old General MIDI sounds, the QY700 has an ample selection of quality digital sounds ready to use! You get nearly 4,000 drums, bass, guitar, and synth sounds. There's even a library of Phrases like intro, fill and ending patterns that you can use. These phrases are highly tweakable and can be made all your own. There's also Chord memory and plenty of built-in effects to use on the internal sounds as well. The QY700 even has a pseudo 2-octave keyboard and assignable mini Pitch/Mod wheels, and programmable foot switches for start, stop, fill, etc. Additional MIDI I/O's and outputs would have been nice, but it's still a capable and musical sequencer.

kevski2001

October 6, 2012 @ 6:09 am

I sold my yamaha Rs7000 and bought the QY700. The RS7000 has better sounds I guess( if you like that sort of thing + it has a sampler) but the QY700 is just a brilliant sequencer - far superior to the RS or RM1X I also owned. Infact thr QY is a pleasure to use and can be run like a 16 track recorder at its most basic(can be learned in minutes), with minimum of fuss and very easy to use, just arm the track, choose midi number and press record. All very clear and simple - plus lovely chunky tactile buttons. A top, top sequencer.

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September 2, 2012 @ 10:07 am

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joe casey

July 28, 2012 @ 10:20 pm

Hi, I am trying to buy a yamaha QY700 but I am having trouble getting one in Australia. Does anyone know how I can buy one please. I also want to buy a Tascam DP24 porta-studio. thanks, Joe, digitalvideoediting@hotmail.com

George55

July 5, 2012 @ 1:22 pm

Is possible to find some equipment to change FD 3,5" by eg. SDcard, USB Flash or somethings else? FD memory isn´t enough reliable.
Excuse me, my English is bed, but I need it. Where can I buy it and how expensive? I am living at Czech Republic in Europe.
Thanks a lot for any information.
George

ultragrid

June 12, 2012 @ 10:01 am

In 2011 the Q700 seems to be the main MIDI Sequencer of Tom Jenkinson A.K.A. Squarepusher. This is amazing because Tom is really into DSP programming and writing his own custom stuff with computers and Reaktor ...

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