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Re: Welcome to the new home of the Yamaha QY70 / QY100 user group!

 

Thanks, I will check it out.

Cheers,
Eric
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Re: Welcome to the new home of the Yamaha QY70 / QY100 user group!

 

Awesome thank you. Have downloaded. Appreciate it very much.
Getting MIDI Files out of the QY70

 

Hi all,

Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere.

I've got some songs in my QY70 that I would like to get into Logic to finish off, but I don't have access to a working copy of the datafiler software. Is there another way to get the songs off it?
Thanks,
Andy
Re: Getting MIDI Files out of the QY70

 

Hi,

The DataFiler program for the QY70 is in the file section of this user group.

?cheers,
Eric?

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Re: Getting MIDI Files out of the QY70

 

Out of curiosity, I assume you're replacing the sounds in Logic? Or do you have some access to the XG library in Logic?
Interested to hear more.
Re: Getting MIDI Files out of the QY70

 

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Hi placific,

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Yeah, the plan is to replace the sounds with other synths. I like the QY70 for getting song ideas down quickly, and in an actual song format.

These are just demos that I want to get firmed up for a band recording next year.

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of placific
Sent: 02 December 2019 21:08
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YamahaQY70AndQY100] Getting MIDI Files out of the QY70

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Out of curiosity, I assume you're replacing the sounds in Logic? Or do you have some access to the XG library in Logic?
Interested to hear more.

Re: Getting MIDI Files out of the QY70

 

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I’ve just found them, thanks Eric.

I spotted the readme file says they work up to Win7. I’ll see how I get on with Win 10.

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Regards

Andy

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Eric
Sent: 01 December 2019 23:18
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YamahaQY70AndQY100] Getting MIDI Files out of the QY70

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Hi,

The DataFiler program for the QY70 is in the file section of this user group.

?cheers,

Eric?


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QY100 to DAW with XG Sounds

 

Kind have gone through this in other discussions in other forums, but does anyone have a clean workpath between creating a base level song in the QY70/100 and then working into it with other tracks in a DAW. The goals would be to largely preserve the sounds from the QY, the midi data and editability.

Have not found an XG library (VST) or a QY compatible way of doing this. Perhaps some old software and an XG sound card or something....?

Looking for ideas as I've maxed out some of the writing I can do on the QY and want to integrate with some more 'contemporary' recording techniques.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Re: QY100 to DAW with XG Sounds

 

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Hi,

For the sounds, I would simply record via the audio jack, for the midi, I would export the individual track(s) of the song as SMF (Standard midi format), using the QY70 DataFiler program (in the files section)... Of course there is probably software that will simply record all the midi output directly to a PC, something like cakewalk for example… As matter fact I’m pretty sure I did exactly that because I was able to print out sheet music (using cakewalk) for a few of my songs as I recall.?

As far as I know there is no software that will actually parse a proprietary QY formatted file… But the QY does have the ability to export via SMF, (standard midi file) format... I don’t know if it handles multiple tracks simultaneously or not… It’s very well might, I just can’t recall.

MIDIOX (free) is used by alot of people for many tasks... I am not sure of all it’s capabilities, but that might be worth a look as well.

Cheers,
Eric

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On Dec 7, 2019, at 7:22 PM, placific <petermw@...> wrote:

Kind have gone through this in other discussions in other forums, but does anyone have a clean workpath between creating a base level song in the QY70/100 and then working into it with other tracks in a DAW. The goals would be to largely preserve the sounds from the QY, the midi data and editability.

Have not found an XG library (VST) or a QY compatible way of doing this. Perhaps some old software and an XG sound card or something....?

Looking for ideas as I've maxed out some of the writing I can do on the QY and want to integrate with some more 'contemporary' recording techniques.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Favorite Quote(s):
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Replacement Power Supply for QY100

 

Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent long lasting replacement power supply for QY100. I bought one not that long ago on Ebay from Effects pedal pwoer Supplies and it's already failing intermittently?- ?cheap cabling I expect.
Any suggestions? - thanks Mark
Re: Replacement Power Supply for QY100

 

i received mine with a 9vDC power supply, not original, and i think it says it's supposed to run on 12v. i don't know.
but i've never had any problems. as long as you have enough milliamps, it will be ok.
lol what voltage is it supposed to use?
Re: Replacement Power Supply for QY100

 

For mobility, I have seen someone actually power a QY70 thru the DC port with a 5v USB power brick...though I personally would try to find something that could put out at least 10 volts DC so as to not stress the internal power regulator too much.

As for wall adapters, Yamaha brand is best of course is best, but an inexpensive one is not a big deal, it is always just hit or miss with quality ?on those. ?The big thick/heavy brick ones use a transformer and they tend to last but are unweieldy...while the smaller/lighter block ones are switching power supplies which are more efficient and smaller but somewhat more likely to fail over time (or be cheaply made). IMHO.
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Re: Replacement Power Supply for QY100

 

QYs are well known for being pretty flexible on voltage, but I think the actual Yamaha branded one (PA-3C I think was the model number, but do double check me on that) was 10 volts, but anywhere from 9v to 12v should work solidly and consistently (just make sure the polarity is correct). ?I think any Adaptor that can generate 700ma at (at least) 9volts should provide enough juice (more is of course not an issue for amperage...it takes only what it needs).

You can probably go all the way down to 5v from what I’ve seen but I don’t know if I would push it that hard as the reliability might suffer (like you might increase the chances of having ?an error during a write operation and corrupt your saves for example). ?Plus I have no idea how many milliamps the internal regulator would try to pull at a lowly 5v.
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Re: Replacement Power Supply for QY100

 

On the subject of Power Supplies. Mine is buzzy/buzzing (Model KPA3).
I stopped using because of this...but is it ok to use? Is it dangerous, potential dangerous?
Just curious if I should throw it or keep and continue to use?
Lil' OT but yeah its still PSU related.
/squishy
On Friday, 3 January 2020, 03:07:19 CET, Eric <erichemingway@...> wrote:


QYs are well known for being pretty flexible on voltage, but I think the actual Yamaha branded one (PA-3C I think was the model number, but do double check me on that) was 10 volts, but anywhere from 9v to 12v should work solidly and consistently (just make sure the polarity is correct). ?I think any Adaptor that can generate 700ma at (at least) 9volts should provide enough juice (more is of course not an issue for amperage...it takes only what it needs).

You can probably go all the way down to 5v from what I’ve seen but I don’t know if I would push it that hard as the reliability might suffer (like you might increase the chances of having ?an error during a write operation and corrupt your saves for example). ?Plus I have no idea how many milliamps the internal regulator would try to pull at a lowly 5v.
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Re: Replacement Power Supply for QY100

 

it's buzzing 'coz it's f***ed, but it won't damage your QY. not as if it's going to flatline and send
direct mains though to a 9-12v device.
i think switching PSU's are pretty good, lightweight. regretting giving away a good'un (12vDC)
with an rm1x i sold. it was great. have another one, tiny, delivers enough mA. think it's worth
seeking those out - portability, less weight. there's no magic afaik. the only PSUs you should
hold onto religiously are Boss PSA's for Boss and Roland products; there's some mojo in
there. you get hums and extraneous noise on old Boss/Rolands if it isn't the OG.(why?...)
got another rm1x, came with the original Yamaha PSU, and that thing is a brick - i know the rm1x
will work with any 12vDC of correct ampage, so i'm waiting to find another nice switching 12v.
Re: Replacement Power Supply for QY100

 
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Chances are the buzzing is because it is a switching power supply… most of the time this is because a capacitor or possibly an inductor (inductors tend to buzz slightly) might be starting to fail... ? but that could take a long time to happen.

?If it is a transformer brick type power supply then the transformer could definitely make a buzzing sound as well as it ages, but their failure rate is pretty low overall… However they certainly can fail from time to time as well. ?

If the buzzing is loud enough to be distracting then it is probably a good idea to replace it... ? in part, because you’re going to end up with a buzzing sound through any microphone you have during vocal recording in the studio (if you have one). ? ?

Speaking of which, I would move it around and make sure it is not caused by interference with other devices on the same line… That is certainly a possibility as well… Try different outlets on different circuits, with and without a powerstrip... ?as it might not be a failing brick at all.

I do agree with QYEdit that it probably would never create an electrical issue (on its own) besides the inconvenience of failing at and inopportune time. ?

However, It is always is a good idea to check the entire wire line for any sort of worn away or exposed wiring, especially at the ends.?

Cheers!

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Re: Replacement Power Supply for QY100

 

@QYEdit ? I am far from an electrical engineer, but if I were to venture a guess then I would say Roland/boss might be incorporating a dual transformer noise reduction circuit.... ? or some other type of ground loop suppression circuit... but that is just a total guess... I think I have one around here somewhere and I would love to open it and take a look… But I hate to break the plastic welding... it kind of ruins it’s value. ?

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Re: Replacement Power Supply for QY100

 

ah you have the modern version. the output cable on mine gave way. had to bin it :-(
i'm not sure it's the same as the old version - which you can, uniquely, open: it has screws.
cable on that went as well, but it was easy to open up and resolder, good as new now.

also have an older ACA version, unregulated. it's the type that gives 12v without load, dropping
to 9v once connected. this was for the old Boss pedal models. interestingly (...) it does not have
the same benefit/attributes as the regulated PSA version. (i wondered if it could have been the
original supply for sh101, apparently not, though, it is earlier.)

:-) which doesn't help us much for the QYs. as you say, i think they are pretty tolerant - but on
reflection i would like to be more certain about this (therefore shall check the manual...)
Re: Getting MIDI Files out of the QY70

 

?ust tested it recently: use the QY100 Data Filer: you just need a valid USB-MIDI converter: tried both with an Edirol UM-880 and a cheap single channel cable.
The trick is to (temporarily) configure the QY to have an external MIDI sync.
QY100 display light

 

I'm aware of pages like?, but... has anyone found a less risky way?
I mean, a replacement part , OLED or LED backlit, a side or front light guide...?
Any hints?
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