M-5000 RCS is software for editing M-5000 project files and operating the M-5000 remotely. It runs under Windows and on Mac computers. The design of the GUI in M-5000 RCS is based on the M-5000, and so if you have used the M-5000, you can start using M-5000 RCS quickly and easily.
You use the online mode when connecting the M-5000 to a computer and operating the M-5000 remotely. * When you’re operating in the online mode, project files cannot be saved using M-5000 RCS. You use the M-5000 to save project files.
You use the offline mode when creating or editing project files. You take project files saved by a M-5000 unit and load them into M-5000 RCS, or take project files saved by M-5000 RCS and load them into a M-5000 unit.
About M-5000 RCS Saving/Loading Project Files in the Offline Mode The PROJECT window in M-5000 RCS is where you save and load project files. Clicking the directory view displays a popup for selecting a directory. Selecting a directory and clicking “Choose” moves you to the chosen directory.
M-5000 RCS is available for download from the Roland website. http://proav roland com/ Copy the “M-5000 RCS” folder produced by expanding the archive file to the computer. (Windows only) Install the font “DejaVu Sans Condensed Bold” inside the “fonts” folder onto the computer.
Operating remotely from the USB COMPUTER connector requires installing the USB driver (for Windows or Mac). You can download the dedicated M-5000 driver from Roland’s website. For information on system requirements, refer to Roland’s website. For more information about driver installation, refer to the documentation (HTML file) included with the driver.
Connecting to a Computer Direct Connection over a Wired LAN or Wireless LAN Connecting Using a LAN Cable Use a LAN cable to connect the M-5000’s LAN port and the computer. At the LAN SETUP window (p. 13), tap <CONFIGURE>. A popover appears.
Connecting in Ad-hoc Mode What’s ad-hoc mode? In ad-hoc mode, you connect the M-5000 and computer directly, without going through a wireless LAN router. This is convenient when you’re making the connection in a location where a wireless LAN router is not available.
This connects the M-5000 and computer via a wireless LAN router. Operating the M-5000 remotely using M-5000 RCS requires connecting the computer and the M-5000 to the same network. For information on how to connect the computer and the wireless LAN router, refer to the documentation for the respective devices.
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Connecting to a Computer At the NETWORK window, tap <NETWORK>. A popover listing access points appears. To refresh the list, redisplay the popover. * Names that use other than single-byte alphanumeric characters are not displayed correctly. Tap the wireless LAN router you want to connect to. The connection is made to the selected wireless LAN router.
Connecting to a Computer LAN SETUP Window NETWORK Window The LAN SETUP window is where you make settings for the LAN The NETWORK window is where you make settings for the network. port. To display the NETWORK window, go to the SYSTEM window and tap <NETWORK>.
Although a setting of “0” is usual, when multiple M-5000 units are present on the network, you can change the device name and ad-hoc SSID for each one as shown below by setting WIRELESS ID to a value from 1 to 99.
Connecting to a Computer MIDI Window USB MIDI Tab Parameter Description Sets the M-5000’s device ID. DEVICE ID This is setting is shared by MIDI and USB MIDI. CONTROL CHANGE (FADER, MUTE) RECEIVE When this is on, control changes are received.
M-5000 RCS Operations Elements that have the same names as on the M-5000 function in the same way. Main Window Menus Display Section ONLINE MONITOR TALKBACK Fader Bank Section Name Description This displays the Online popup. 0 “Entering the Online Mode” (p. 4) ONLINE 0 “Entering the Offline Mode”...
Edit Undo: This undoes the last-executed operation. The procedures for copying and pasting are the same as on the M-5000. For details, refer to the “M-5000/M-5000C Reference Manual (PDF). ” Assignable Fader Section: 0 “Assignable Fader Section Window” (p. 21) User Assignable Section: 0 “User Assignable Section Window”...
M-5000 RCS Operations Main Window Functions Displaying More Than 8 Channels You can display more than eight channels by enlarging the main window horizontally.
M-5000 RCS Operations Detaching Windows Clicking [ ] at the upper right of the window detaches the clicked window from the main window. The following windows cannot be detached. 5 MIXER CONFIGURATION window 5 ARRANGE CHANNEL window 5 PROJECT window...
M-5000 RCS Operations Assignable Fader Section Window To display the Assignable Fader Section window, go to the “Window” menu and click “Assignable Fader Section. ” Input patchbay/Output patchbay Meter NAME Fader Bank display [SEL] button [SOLO] button [MUTE] button Fader User Assignable Section Window To display the User Assignable Section window, go to the “Window”...
M-5000 RCS Operations Window Set Window Set is a function for saving the layout of all windows. This lets you instantly call up frequently used window combinations. Saving a Window Set At the “Window” menu, go to “Window Set” and click “Save Window Set..”...
M-5000 RCS Operations Editing the List of Window Sets At the “Window” menu, go to “Window Set” and click “Edit Window Set..” A popup for editing the list of window sets is displayed. Button Description This applies the operation and exits the popup.
M-5000 RCS Operations Shrinking the Display You can reduce the displayed size of each window. Shrinking the display is useful for displaying more channels. Main window 100% Main window 50%...
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M-5000 RCS Operations Click the “Scale” menu. Alternatively, right-click the window. Click a value from “50%” to “100%.” The display is resized.
Differences in Operation Between M-5000 RCS and the M-5000 Overall 5 In M-5000 RCS, monitoring the M-5000’s audio signals is not possible. 5 The [ALL] button is displayed only at screens where it can be used. 5 “SET ANCHOR” is the only available function in the function mode.
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