LS9 and M7CL Firmware Updated

Yamaha recently release firmware updates for the LS9 and M7CL series consoles. In addition, updated versions of the LS9 and M7CL editors were also released. For more information on the updates and to download the latest firmware, please visit the Firmware & Software Downloads page of the Yamaha Pro Audio website.

LS9 Online Seminar

Hi everyone, this is Shaun here from Japan.
How are you?

Yamaha released LS9 Online Seminar on the YamahaProAudio.com.
Please click the link above and check it.

And the new Self Training page provides all links to the useful training materials in the YamahaProAudio.com.

M7CL V1.15 and M7CL Editor V2.1.2 released

One more post today.

(^ Who is behind the console? Click!)

The updates for M7CL have been released. New firmware V1.15 and Editor software V2.1.2 was uploaded to Yamahaproaudio.com.
The firmware got a small improvement. The Editor got some bug fixes and improvement on its stability. Please check its release note on the download page.

The firmware V1.15 is still compatible with the previous version of Editor (V2.1.1). But we recommend you to upgrade both of them at one time for maximizing your system's performance and your better experience. To have more information about compatibility between different version of firmware and Editor software, please refer to the download page.

(I'm now listening to:
"Knights Of Cydonia" from "Black Holes and revelations" by Muse)

DM2000, DM1000, 02r96, and 01v96 updated

While our Japan trip, the new firmware V2.40 for DM2000, DM1000, 02r96, and 01v96 are released.


They got a same issue fixed. If you have MY8-AE96 or MY8-AE96S installed to those consoles and have experienced a word clock synchronization issue, please check the download page for the detail.

This time, update was only for the firmware. Your current Editor V2.1.3 is compatible with the new firmware.

PM5D V2.22 released

PM5D(-RH) firmware V2.22, PM5DV2 Editor V2.2.2, DSP5D firmware V1.2.2, and DSP5D Editor V2.2.2 are released.

Basically they are all for bug fix. A patch problem of loading V1 data to V2 console was an major one. Please refer to the release note on the download page.
And, please update your Editor program at the same time when you update your console.

Former version of Editor programs

When you get a rental console with old version of firmware, what will you do?
Will you update the console? Maybe not... Then, you will start looking for the correct version of Editor software to synchronize with the old firmware.

Ok, now you can download old version of the Editor software from YamahaProAudio.com.
In the Editor download page, there is a matching matrix for the firmware and the Editor.

Please refer to the link below.
1. Check the firmware version of the console
2. Check the Editor version which you have on your PC/Mac
3. Check the matching between them with the version history page: PM5D, DSP5D, M7CL, and LS9
4. If you need an old Editor program, download it from the links right.

Copying the matching matrix to your local disk would be a good idea.

For PM1D, it is a little simpler. Just use the same version of the PM1D Manager with the firmware and the former version of programs are available in the PM1D/PM1D V2 version history page.

PM5DEX is now released

At InfoComm08, Yamaha introduced PM5DEX.
We gave a new name for a system of PM5D and DSP5D.

Also a booklet about PM5D V2 features is available from the web site. I believe most of PM5D are already updated to V2.20 and you are using those functions. But please check it and get better ideas of Virtual Soundcheck function, new security functions, improvements for operations of the system.

DME frimware V3.09 released

DME got firmware update to V3.09.
This is compatible with DME Designer V3.0.0 or later.

New Features

• The PM5D console can now communicate with the group master DME whose ID is not limited to only 2 but also allows other numbers, when remotely controlling the DME units from the PM5D (DME Control function). In this case, however, the PM5D firmware must be V2.20 or later.
• The screen image appearing when the DME64N/24N starts up can now be replaced with a graphic file of your choice in the following way. This function allows you to display a desired startup screen-for example, one that includes your facility's name and logo.
  
  Preparing the graphic data
  Create the desired graphic data at a size of 160 x 48 dots in black-and-white bitmap format (extension .bmp) and save it as a file with the name "opening.bmp."
  
  Replacing the graphic data
  Transmit the graphic file ("opening.bmp") to the DME unit using the DME File Storage function from the DME Designer. This image will be displayed at the startup screen from the next time when the DME starts up.
  
  Other information
  To restore the default startup screen, create a dummy file and change the name to "blank.bmp." and storage it in the same way as above. The default startup screen will be displayed from the next time when the DME starts up.
  The file transmitted to the DME unit using the DME File Storage function will be automatically erased after completing the internal configuration. This means the file is not stored on the DME unit.
  Compatible graphic files are limited to black-and-white bitmap format at a size of 160 x 48. Other graphic files cannot be displayed.
  The "Copyright" indication at the bottom of the screen cannot be erased.
  Only the DME64N/24N is compatible with this function. The ICP1 is incompatible.

DME got an update to V3.08 (Updated)

Engineers found a issue with the firmware V3.08. Fixed version will be released next week. Please wait for it. (June 6, 2008)


DME firmware V3.08 and DME Designer V3.0.1 are released last night.

If you are using PM5D's DME REMOTE function, there's more flexibility in IP address setting now. Also you can load a picture for startup screen of DME.
Both of the firmware and the Designer software got several bug fixes.

They are compatible with the last firmware and the Designer.

AVM500-ES

AVM500-ES is a very powerful device for ES network as a 320 x 320 matrix router.

I designed a large SR system with this device today. Yes, it is powerful but the setup could be complicated a bit. You need to understand its concept correctly.

The owner's manual is available at AuviTran website.
Please take a look if you are planning to design EtherSound audio network system.

Application Guide

Yamaha released two application guide for installation market, broadcast and production market. Please take a look.
Get your copy at the Download page, a trade show, or our seminar (pdf on the CD).

- Broadcasting and Production Guide
- Installation Guide

LS9 V1.12

The new firmware has just released for LS9-16 and LS9-32 to fix some issues.
Of course, it's free upgrade. Please check the download page for the detail and the upgrade procedure.

PM5D V2.20 and Leopard compatible software!

Please check download page for the latest update!

Vista support!

Finally, Yamaha software officially supports Windows Vista.
Please check the Download page and each program's System Requirement. All editions of Windows Vista (32 bit version only) is supported. (Some programs don't support Home Premium/Home Basic Edition, please see its System Requirement.)

I guess most of you use your PC for Studio Manager. Please check your USB MIDI driver. V3 is for Vista. Other programs, such as Studio Manager and PM5D Editor, don't need update. Their current version programs were tested with Windows Vista and confirmed their compatibility.

Thank you for waiting for this information.

PM5D DVD is now streaming

The Randy's PM5D DVD which we are providing with brochures at our seminar is now streaming video on the web. I produced the video three years ago when I was in Japan and finally Yamaha Japan could put them on their web site. It will be very good resource for everybody who is using the console or going to use the console.

Oh, I just remember....
It is wmv file. For Mac users: you will use "Windows Media® Components for QuickTime". If you don't have it, please download and install it.
Yes, you can send comment to us about it....