posted 02-22-2005 11:56 AM            

As many know I tried the PSR-2000, but there were some issues there. My wife practically skinned me alive when I told her I was buying that keyboard (on top of another synth).

I was looking to the QY-100 because of several things. 16 track linear sequencer, 8 track pattern sequencer, voice editing, guitar/mic/line input with effects, smart media, and really important (which keeps me out of the dog house with the wife), is the size of the unit. It's so small that I can actually set it in the middle of my music rest on my Casio WK-3500 (which would be the controller for the unit).

From what I can see it's a nice little unit. I also understand its sound set is just an XG tone generator, but on the plus side you can edit the sounds a bit. Any comments from anyone???

posted 02-22-2005 12:36 PM           

I have his very big brother the QY700 and I also have the tiny QY20.

For what it’s worth, the QY700 is absolutely fantastic. The 32 Track sequencer with real-time patterns makes it one almighty song writing too.

Midifile play back on the QY700 is better than my Triton Studio for some strange reason. The QY 700 just has better GM sounds.

Comes with all the patterns from the QY70, 100, 300, and a few extras.

The only catch with all the QY series devices is that while they are basically Arrangers / Sequencers, they don’t work exactly like a normal arranger module.

For example… if you where playing back variation one, and pressed the fill-in button. It wouldn’t just play the fill-in and then revert back to the variation. It will stay on the fill-in until you select the desired variation.

After all they are Sequencers at heart, so they are only doing what you would expect a sequencer to do.

Other than that you can’t go wrong with this. They drive the kids mad too. Makes their Nintendo look old fashioned :-)

posted 02-22-2005 12:56 PM            

I use two years this qy 100 and it is a perfect sequenser on the road, i use my smart media-card for storing songs and patterns (card 32 mb). You can make patterns (this are backing tracks for playing with, only give the measure's and chords,tempo,timesignature...also intro and ending you can set). The sequenser is great!! many options and controllers are standard. plug in your guitar or mic and sing/play with the effect you can choose.

When i go on holliday i have always the qy-100 with me!!!!!!!!

one minus: Use it so much if possible with the adaptor and not with battery (the lifetime is short and expencive!!)

regards,

notlos

posted 02-22-2005 01:22 PM         

no direct disk play-you gotta load(I heard)
since seq mem is 32,000 notes-
if you don't play live much it's OK.now like 180-200$ street price.
but don't buy it new.
get a used 2k or 2100.

posted 02-22-2005 01:33 PM            

Don't know if you're planning on just using it at home, and if you have a computer anywhere near your keyboard, but there is quite an array of software out there. If you really want to use psr styles why not consider something like OMB. You can tweak the styles and use the Casio for the soundsource or possibly consider getting something like xg soundfonts.

My laptop /omb/soundfonts/digital piano, has replaced my qy's of the 90's plus my 9000pro. VA7, & kn7000. Hubby's never been happier. Plus he doesn't notice an additional piece of software here or there.

best wishes
Rikki

posted 02-22-2005 01:39 PM            

If I remember correctly from the proir model it will only recognize chords properly when they are played in the root position.

posted 02-22-2005 03:12 PM            

Rikkisbears,
I'm looking to the QY-100 because I feel it will fit my needs for home use since I do not perform anymore, and do not have plans to get back into the business. I think it will work well for me. I like the sequencing, and the ability to plug my guitar or mic into the unit as well. I could even route my drum machine through it.. My main concern was the sounds since it was all XG, but since it edits voices it has sparked my interest more.

posted 02-22-2005 04:52 PM            

One thing I always did before I bought a keyboard , workstation , whatever, was to try and read the manual, just to make sure it was going to do what I wanted. I always thought of the QY's as a mini workstation.

best wishes
Rikki

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Originally posted by squeak_D:
Thanks all for your replies!

Squeak

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posted 02-23-2005 12:34 AM         

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Eddie from Rotherham
www.yamahakeyboards.info

posted 02-23-2005 11:37 AM         

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Originally posted by The Pro:
Eddie: the answer is no. The QX21 is a completely different device

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Thanks for the prompt.
I would now say that the QY Series is a very interesting range of accessories, having looked at the specs.
cheers

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Eddie from Rotherham
www.yamahakeyboards.info

posted 02-23-2005 02:46 PM            

With all that happened I don't think the wife will be willing to give me another $189.00 to buy the 1100 even though the 1100 is well worth the price they're asking at Music123. I thought she was going to skin me alive when I told her I was going to buy Gary's keyboard.

posted 02-23-2005 07:51 PM         

Call music123.com at 1.888.590.9700, tell them about musicians friend price and they will beat it including free shipping, you may even get it for $550 shipped or very close!!. It doesn't get any better than that

posted 02-24-2005 05:15 AM            

I Started out about a year ago with a qy100 bought new. I used my alesis qs6 as a controller. I liked it's size. versatility etc for a short while then it's shortcomings started to seem more and more pronounced. It is not really a dedicated sequencer and it's not really a dedicated arranger. Though it is a little bit of both, I found it dificult to get comfortable with. I was very happy the day I traded it in at GC for my wk 3000 and a 32 mb smart media card. Just 3 months after I bought it. Sequencing I do on my pc, and the wk as an arranger blows the qy100 out of the water. The sounds on the qy, even with editing, never were comparable to the casios imo.
You have the wk, and you like it. I do not know why you want the qy100. You can sequence on your pc way easier and I do not think you will be satisfied paying as much as you will for the qy as a sound source.

I was very fortunate to buy a psr 2100 from a forum member here at sz for as good a price as you had from Gary. At first, I thought it was not as good sounding as the casio, but that was just initially. After the first week, I've never even wanted to plug the casio in again. I just shipped my casio to the ebay winner and am using the funds recieved to buy the logitech Z-5500.

I am not exactly sure what you are in need of or what you are after. I do think your musical tastes run a little bit differently than mine, as you are a bit younger, I think in your thirty's?

One thing I will suggest though, is that you really make sure ahead of time that what you get next, you will keep and make good use of.

Your wife will be more upset at your buying something and still not being satisfied than she will be due to the size of whatever you buy. Those are words of experience talking.
She does not want you continually wanting/buying something new! And, she is your most important audience! You need to keep her happy.

Best of luck to you,

posted 02-24-2005 05:40 AM            

I still have my Casio WK-3500 and have absolutely NO intentions of parting with her. I love that keyboard. I bought it because of the (bite) it has in the sounds. The saxes are great, Stereo pianos are really good, Digital Drawbars, Solid pitchbend and modulation wheels, EXTENSIVE effects section with indepth editing. Overall a damn good keyboard for the money.

My musis style that I play is mix of hip hop and jazz and sometimes a touch of funk. The Casio WK-3500 has good sounds and drum kits for this. I emailed Music123 regarding a competetive price for the PSR-1100. Musciansfriend is currently under them.