The Yamaha QX3 is a 16-track MIDI sequencer with a capacity for 24,000 notes per song and playback chains up to 48,000 notes. It features realtime, step, and punch-in recording modes, extensive editing functions, and a built-in 3.5-inch floppy disk drive for storing MIDI bulk data.
The device includes a human-engineered front panel with illuminated switches and a large LCD display. Key features include independent input/output channels per track, autolocate functions, variable time signatures (1-64/1), and selectable sync sources (internal, MIDI, or tape). The manual provides instructions for using the numeric keypad, editing dial, and various mode-specific jobs.
| Tracks | 16 tracks, each with unlimited simultaneous polyphony |
|---|---|
| Note Capacity | 24,000 notes |
| Playback Chain | up to 48,000 notes |
| Disk Drive | 3.5" floppy disk drive |
| Display | Illuminated 2-line 40-character LCD |
| Time Resolution | 96 clocks per quarter note |
The unit supports realtime recording, step recording, and several punch-in modes.
Yes, measures can have any time signature from 1 to 64/1, and measures of different time signatures can be used together.
It functions as a storage device for MIDI bulk data and allows saving/loading system exclusive bulk data.