YAMAHA QX1 Digital Sequence Recorder

Description

Released in 1983, the Yamaha QX1 was a groundbreaking digital MIDI sequencer that redefined music production. With eight-track MIDI sequencing and floppy disk storage, it offered unprecedented capabilities for its time, enabling users to create, save, and recall complex compositions.

The QX1 supported both real-time and step-time recording, with advanced editing tools like quantization and velocity adjustment. Its durable metal design housed a straightforward LED interface, reflecting Yamahas commitment to professional-grade equipment.

Despite being bulky and expensive, the QX1 set a new standard in MIDI technology, influencing the development of future sequencers. Likely manufactured in Japan, it remains a historic milestone in the evolution of digital music production.

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Product Specs

• Item Number: 35321
• Make: YAMAHA
• Model: QX1 Digital Sequence Recorder
• Condition: Good
• Finish: Black
• Categories: pro-audio interfaces
• Year: 1984
• Made In: Japan
• MPN: 35321