Mode Keys

These six keys select the QY300’s main operating modes:

SONG The main “sequencer” mode in which the QY300’s 16 sequencer tracks can be recorded, edited, and played back. Pattern, chord, and tempo changes are also recorded in this mode to create accompaniments.

PATTERN The PATTERN mode is used to create patterns by combining or “patching” phrases from the PHRASE mode.

PHRASE The individual phrases that are used to create accompaniment patterns can be selected, played, and created in this mode. There are 2,000 preset patterns, and memory for 100 user phrases.

CHAIN The CHAIN mode is used to specify a “chain” of songs to be automatically played in sequence.

UTILITY The QY300’s MIDI, data filter, and ABC utility functions are all accessed via the UTILITY mode.

DISK Although you can directly save and load data to and from floppy disk from the SONG, PATTERN, PHRASE, and CHAIN modes, the DISK mode provides access to a full range of important disk and data management functions.

Cursor and [-1/NO]and [+1/YES] Keys This block of six keys includes four cursor keys — the ones labeled with the triangular arrow-heads — and two data decrement/increment keys.

The cursor keys move the “cursor” around the display screen, highlighting the various parameters that are available for editing (the QY300 cursor appears as a dark block with inverse characters).

The [-1/NO]and [+1/YES] keys are used to edit (change the value of) the parameter at which the, cursor is currently located. The [-1/NO]key decrements (de- creases stepwise) the value of the selected parameter, while the [+1/YES] key increments (increases stepwise) the parameter. Press either key briefly to decrement or increment the parameter by one, or hold the key for continuous decrementing of incrementing in the specified direction.

The [-1/NO]and [+1/YES] keys are also used to respond to certain prompts when they appear. Press [+1/YES] to go ahead with the operation, or [-1/NO]to cancel.

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