Yamaha Studio Manager Owner's Manual
Yamaha Studio Manager Owner's Manual

Yamaha Studio Manager Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
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Contents
Getting Started ......................................... 2
Quitting Studio Manager ..................................... 3
Configuring the Editor ......................................... 4
Synchronizing Studio Manager ........................... 6
Offline Edit Function ............................................ 6
Working with Sessions ......................................... 7
Undo/Redo Function ........................................... 7
Other Functions .................................................... 8
Master Window .................................................... 9
Layer Windows ................................................... 10
Selected Channel Window ................................. 14
Library Window .................................................. 21
Patch Editor Window ......................................... 23
Surround Editor Window .................................. 28
Timecode Counter Window .............................. 29
Effect Editor Window ......................................... 29
Meter Window .................................................... 30
GEQ Editor Window .......................................... 31
Keyboard Shortcuts ................................ 32
Index ....................................................... 33
* Specifications and descriptions in this owner 's manual
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specifications, equipment or options may not be the
same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha
dealer.
Studio Manager for V2 DM2000 Editor-Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Since Copyright specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha • No part of the Studio Manager software or its docu- dealer.
  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Starting and Setting Up Studio Manager Start Studio Manager. Windows 2000: Click the Start button, move the cursor to [Programs], then [YAMAHA Studio Manager], then click [Studio Manager]. Windows XP: Click the Start button, move the cursor to [All Programs], then [YAMAHA Studio Manager], then click [Studio Manager].
  • Page 3: Quitting Studio Manager

    Click [OK]. The Studio Manager host window is displayed. Studio Manager host window Double-click the icon of the console you want to edit. The Editor for the console is displayed. Quitting Studio Manager Choose [Exit (Quit)] from the [File] menu in the host window. If there are no unsaved changes, all windows close and Studio Manager quits.
  • Page 4: Configuring The Editor

    Note: Select the same MIDI ports that you specified in Step 3 as described on page Console Device ID: Studio Manager can control any one of up to eight Yamaha mixing con- soles, each with its own exclusive ID. Select the ID of the console you want to control.
  • Page 5: Console Setup

    Console Setup To open the Console Setup window, choose [Console Setup] from the [File] menu. DM2000 Editor window Surround Mode: Select a Surround mode from STEREO, 3-1, 5.1, and 6.1. Pair Mode: These options determine whether the fader pair is Horizontal or Vertical. Channel Copy Parameter: Select desired parameters to copy from channel to channel.
  • Page 6: Synchronizing Studio Manager

    Synchronizing Studio Manager When Studio Manager starts up, the parameter settings on the console and the parameter settings in Studio Manager may be different. Therefore, you must first match the parameter settings on the console with those in Studio Manager. This operation is called “synchronization.” Follow the steps below to synchronize Studio Manager.
  • Page 7: Working With Sessions

    Working with Sessions All of your Yamaha mixing console’s mix settings in Studio Manager, including Scene and library data, are called Sessions. The following table describes how to handle Sessions. Creating a new Session Choose [New (Session)] from the [File] menu.
  • Page 8: Other Functions

    • Changing Aux Send mode (Fixed/variable) on the console • Starting automix recording or playback on the console • Changing the sampling frequency (operated on the device) • Changing the User Assignable Layer settings (operated on the device) Note: You cannot Undo or Redo the following operations: •...
  • Page 9: Using Studio Manager Windows

    Using Studio Manager Windows Master Window The Master window enables you to switch between layers and control Stereo Out sig- nals. To open this window, choose [Master] from the [Windows] menu. [ONLINE]/[OFF LINE] button Repeatedly clicking this button toggles between online and offline status. Note: If Studio Manager is not connected or is not communicating with the DM2000, clicking this button will not switch the unit from offline to online.
  • Page 10: Layer Windows

    Layer Windows The DM2000 Editor’s Layer window displays 24 channel strips. You can select a layer using the LAYER buttons in the Master window. To open the Layer window, choose [Layer] from the [Windows] menu. Note: • You can selectively turn on or off some of channel strips by using the [View] menu. •...
  • Page 11 Q Channel number This is the channel number. Double-click the channel number to open the Selected Channel window. R AUX section These controls are used to set the levels of the Aux Sends. To set an Aux Send level, drag its bar or click a point along the length of the bar. To turn an Aux Send on or off, click its number.
  • Page 12: Output Channels

    Output Channels When you select the Master LAYER button in the Master window, the Bus Out, Aux Send, and Matrix Send channels are displayed. The Aux Send and Matrix Send chan- nels appear the same as the Bus Out channels except that the Bus Out channels fea- ture a [STEREO] button.
  • Page 13 Remote Channels When you select one of the Remote layers REMOTE1, REMOTE2, REMOTE3, or REMOTE4 using the LAYER button in the Master window, Remote Channels are displayed. Channel number This is the channel number. Double-click the channel number to open the Selected Channel window.
  • Page 14: Selected Channel Window

    Selected Channel Window The Selected Channel window allows detailed editing of the currently selected channel. To open the Selected Channel window, choose [Selected Channel] from the [Windows] menu. There are six variations of the layout of the Selected Channel window, as follows: •...
  • Page 15 EQUALIZER section This section contains the EQ controls and display graph for the currently selected Input Channel. The rotary controls are used to set the gain, center frequency, and Q of each band, and the pre-EQ attenuation level. EQ can also be set by dragging the EQ curve on the EQUALIZER graph. The [ON] button turns the EQ on and off.
  • Page 16: Bus Outs

    Bus Outs A CHANNEL SELECT section Channels can be selected by clicking the Channel ID and selecting from the list that appears, or by clicking the left and right Channel Select buttons. The long channel name is displayed below the Chan- nel ID.
  • Page 17: Aux Sends

    Aux Sends A CHANNEL SELECT section Channels can be selected by clicking the Channel ID and choosing from the list that appears, or by clicking the left and right Channel Select buttons. The long channel name is displayed below the Chan- nel ID.
  • Page 18: Matrix Sends

    Matrix Sends A AUX section This section contains the Aux Send-to-Matrix Send controls for the currently selected Matrix Send. The rotary controls are used to set the Aux Send-to-Matrix Send level and pan. A heart icon is dis- played between paired Aux Sends. BUS section This section contains the Bus Out-to-Matrix Send controls for the currently selected Matrix Send.
  • Page 19: Stereo Out

    INSERT section This section contains the Insert parameters for the currently selected Matrix Send. The [ON] button turns the Insert on and off. The OUT and IN parameters are used to specify the insert out destination and insert in source respectively. The POSITION parameter is used to specify the position of the Insert in the signal path.
  • Page 20 INSERT section This section contains the Insert parameters for the Stereo Out. The [ON] button turns the Insert on and off. The OUT and IN parameters are used to specify the insert out destination and insert in source respectively. The POSITION parameter is used to specify the position of the Insert in the signal path. COMPRESSOR section This section contains the Compressor controls and display graph for the currently selected Stereo Out.
  • Page 21: Library Window

    Library Window The Library window enables you to control and manage Scenes and libraries. In addition, Scenes and libraries can be saved to disk on your computer as Library files. To open the Library window, choose [Library] from the [Windows] menu. The Library window con- sists of 10 display pages.
  • Page 22: File Name

    A File name This is the file name of the currently open Library file. [OPEN] button This button is used to open Library files. Note: Studio Manager may be unable to open some files stored in SmartMedia. In this case, copy those files onto a hard disk, then try to open them in Studio Manager.
  • Page 23: Patch Editor Window

    Patch Editor Window The Patch Editor window is used to patch Inputs, Outputs, Inserts, Effects, and Direct Outs. To open this window, choose [Patch Editor] from the [Windows] menu. This window consists of five pages, which you can select by clicking the tabs along the top of the window. INPUT PATCH Page A Channel IDs These are the Channel IDs.
  • Page 24: Output Patch Page

    OUTPUT PATCH Page A Channel IDs These are the Channel IDs. Long channel names These are the Channel long names. To edit a name, click it and type. [AUTO SETUP] button Clicking this button sets the patches on this page to their initial values. [ALL CLEAR] button This button clears all patches on this page.
  • Page 25: Insert Patch Page

    INSERT PATCH Page A Channel IDs These are the Channel IDs. Long channel names These are the Channel long names. To edit a name, click it and type. [LIBRARY] buttons These buttons open the Input and Output Patch Library windows. Port names These are the Port names.
  • Page 26: Effect Patch Page

    EFFECT PATCH Page A Effects processor 1 section This section indicates the effects name assigned to internal Effects processor 1. The parameters in this section are used to select inputs and outputs for Effects processor 1. [LIBRARY] button This button opens the Input Patch Library window. Effects processor 2 section This section indicates the effects name assigned to internal Effects processor 2.
  • Page 27: Direct Out Patch Page

    DIRECT OUT PATCH Page A Channel IDs These are the Channel IDs. Long channel names These are the Channel long names. To edit a name, click it and type. [LIBRARY] button This button opens the Output Patch Library window. Port names These are the Port names.
  • Page 28: Surround Editor Window

    Surround Editor Window The Surround Editor window enables you to edit the surround pan position of the currently selected Input Channel. To open the Surround Editor window, choose [Surround Editor] from the [Win- dows]menu. A CHANNEL SELECT section Channels can be selected by clicking the Channel ID and selecting from the list that appears, or by clicking the left and right Channel Select buttons.
  • Page 29: Timecode Counter Window

    Timecode Counter Window The Timecode Counter window displays the current timecode position in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames — or measures, beats, and MIDI clocks — depending on the specified timecode source. It works in unison with the timecode counters on the DM2000 Automix Main page. To open the Timecode Counter window, choose [Timecode Counter] from the [Windows] menu.
  • Page 30: Meter Window

    Effect parameter section This section contains the various effects controls, buttons, and displays. Its layout depends on the selected effect type. [MIX BALANCE] control This control enables you to adjust the balance between the wet and dry signals. When set to 0, only the dry signal is heard.
  • Page 31: Geq Editor Window

    PEAK HOLD button This button turns the Peak Hold function on and off. GEQ Editor Window The GEQ Editor window enables you to edit the Graphic Equalizer (GEQ). To open this window, choose [GEQ Editor] from the [Windows] menu. A MODULE parameter This parameter is used to select the GEQs.
  • Page 32: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Keyboard Shortcuts Menu Action Windows Macintosh Creates a new Session Ctrl+N File menu Opens a previously saved Session Ctrl+O Saves the current Session Ctrl+S Undo Ctrl+Z Edit menu Redo Ctrl+Y Closes the active window Ctrl+W Closes all windows Ctrl+Alt+W +Option+W Opens the Master window Ctrl+1 Opens the Layer window...
  • Page 33: Index

    Index Numerics GEQ controls .........31 GEQ display ........31 1-24 button ........10 DELAY & PHASE section .... 15 GEQ Editor Window ....31 25-48 button ........10 DELAY button ......10 , 12 GEQ Library ........21 49-72button ........10 Delay parameter .......10 , 12 GEQ ON button ......31 73-96 button ........
  • Page 34 Synchronizing Studio Manager ..6 PEAK HOLD button ....30 System Setup ........4 PHASE button ....... 10 U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2004 Yamaha Corporation 403IP-01A0 Studio Manager for V2 DM2000 Editor—Owner’s Manual...

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