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The QS300 Guide

Last update on:
09/06/02

Here is a series of techniques and special technical information about the Yamaha QS300. In this page you will find a basic knowledge base regarding the Raver's Babe.

Through our collection of techniques and info, you will learn more about the QS300, to master all its features and get the maximum from it for your music productions.

Along with the Tips & Tricks and with the information collected under the QS300 Guide, this page will allow you to get the best from the QS300 !

Technical specifications and main features of the QS300:

	The official technical specifications published by Yamaha are give here.
	The main features published by Yamaha are given here.
	We have an unofficial list of the QS300 technical specifications published in our Specs Page under the QS300 Guide Page.

Yamaha Knowledge Base:

	If you have any question about the QS300, the first place where to check is the Yamaha Knowledge Base under the QS300's section.
	The home address for any query to Yamaha is: Yamaha Solution Network. Highly recommended !

Connecting the Yamaha QS300 to a computer:

	If you want to get the maximum from your QS300, you have no other choice but to connect it to a computer. How to do ?
	It's very easy, provided you have a MIDI interface. Actually nowadays computers all do have a MIDI compatible interface embedded in the sound card. Actually it is possible that your computer/sound card manufacturer is calling the MIDI port "game port". It's the same thing. Buy (everywhere) a MIDI to game port cable (Yamaha does produce and distribute such cables, but are quite common) and connect it to the "game port" of your computer/sound card and to the other side to the MIDI IN and OUT of the QS300. Les joeux sons fait ! Your QS300 is wired to the computer.
	Run your MIDI software (i.e. XG Gold, Cakewalk, Cubase, Logic Audio, or any other midi programme) and open the MIDI Set Up dialog. Set your MIDI connection to the proper IN and OUT and you're done, ready to record and listen back your music master piece !
	A small trick: on the QS300 you should put the instrument in Local Off to avoid the echo.

Upgrading your computer on a budget:

Your computer is showing some sign of age but still it is good enough for music production ? Check out some good advice from one of the most reliable and popular computer music magazine in UK: Improving your PC music system on a budget.