This tutorial demonstrates the basics of how to use the Yamaha QY100 and Yamaha QY70’s Chord Sort and Chord Separate jobs to create an ascending arpeggio, descending arpeggio, custom sequenced arpeggio, manual echo effect, and flam sounds for drums.

These concepts can even be applied to create dub effects, ghost notes, and double kicks for various styles of music.

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  • 0:08 – How to make an ascending arpeggio from a chord
  • 0:44 – How to make a descending arpeggio from a chord
  • 1:07 – How to use Chord Separate to create an echo effect
  • 2:12 – How to make a custom arpeggio order
  • 3:07 – How to make a flam sound on drums
  • 4:29 – Other ideas