Yamaha QL1 Ql Editor Owner's Manual

Yamaha QL1 Manual

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    QL Editor OOwwnneerr''ss MMaannuuaall Special Notices • The software and this owner's manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation. • Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the
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    Started Overview of QL Editor QL Editor enables you to remotely control a Yamaha QL mixing console (such as QL5, or QL1; hereinafter collectively called "QL" in this document). QL Editor also enables you to save the parameter settings on your computer. Configuring QL Editor ❏ System Setup To
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    next time when you start up QL Editor, it will use these settings. ❏ Mixer Setup To open the Mixer Setup dialog box, choose [Mixer Setup] from the [File] adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered MATRIX buses. Send Point for Input Channels: Choose either PRE FADER or PRE EQ for each two adjacent odd
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    not required if no Administrator password has been specified on the QL console, but if this password is incorrect you will be asked to enter it when the user key is read. 7 ACCESS PERMISSION In this area, specify the parameters that this user will be allowed to operate. 4 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    MIXER SETUP: Change the privileges for making mixer setup settings. OUTPORT SETUP: Change the privileges for making outport setup settings. MIDI/GPI: Change the privileges for making MIDI and GPI settings. E Create Creates the user key. F Cancel Closes the dialog box. 5 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    filename extension of ".QLE". Files in which only the CL/QL console data is saved (filename extension ".CLF") can also be handled, allowing you to use a USB flash drive to exchange data with the QL console. Undo/Redo Function In QL Editor, you can cancel the latest operation (Undo) and also cancel
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    You can select and open each window from the [Windows] menu. You can choose Tile or Cascade to arrange the windows within the editor. ● Tile ● Cascade In the Library window or Scene window, click the tabs located at the top of the window to switch between pages. 7 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    Dante settings of the QL console when using PC -> Console. NOTE The Dante settings of the QL console will be copied to QL Editor if you clear this check box and select PC -> Console, or if you select Console reset the value to the default (e.g., to reset a pan setting to Center). However, the channel
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    switch modes. When SENDS ON FADER mode is engaged, the Sends On Fader window appears. (➥ p.93) If the Channel Select/Sends On Fader checkbox in the System Setup dialog box is selected, this parameter will be linked with the SENDS ON FADER mode setting on the QL console. 9 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    This indicator is shown when QL Editor is correctly connected to the QL itself. In this state, the parameters of QL Editor and the QL itself are linked. This indicator is shown when QL Editor and the QL itself are not connected, or when there is a problem with the connection, or when Offline
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    16] button Opens the CUSTOM FADER bank B3 1-16 window. E B3 [17-32] button (only QL5) Opens the CUSTOM FADER bank B3 17-32 window. F B4 [1-16] button Opens the CUSTOM FADER bank B4 1-16 window. G B4 [17-32] button (only QL5) Opens the CUSTOM FADER bank B4 17-32 window. 11 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    DANTE 1-32, DANTE 33-64 (only QL5) DANTE INPUT 1-32, DANTE INPUT 33-64 (only QL5) INPUT 1-16, INPUT 17-32, (only QL5) INPUT jacks 1-16, INPUT jacks 17-32 (only QL5) PB OUT L, PB OUT R L/R outputs of PLAYBACK SLOT1-1, SLOT1-2...SLOT2-15, SLOT2-16 Input channels CH. 12 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    after AD conversion. 4 5 Digital Gain Drag the knob in the screen to adjust the input gain of each input channel. 5 6 HPF (High SEND) Switches between the send indications to MIX buses 1-16 and to MATRIX buses 1-8. The bar graphs located immediately using the fader. 13 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    this, the Selected Channel window will open as an additional view. I Channel name This is a text box that displays the channel name. You can also edit the channel name in this text box. You can right-click ( key + click) the text box to select a channel color. 14 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    • Use the channel. 6 HPF (High Pass Filter) Switches the high pass filter on/off. You can drag the numeric value up or down to edit the cutoff frequency. 7 EQ (Equalizer) Switches the EQ on/off (the L/R settings are linked.) This is the same as the equalizer for INPUT CH (➥ p.13.) 15 QL Editor
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    this, the Selected Channel window will open as an additional view. G Channel name This is a text box that displays the channel name. You can also edit the channel name in this text box. You can right-click ( key + click) the text box to select a channel color. 16 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    channel, from the fol- 2 lowing choices. NONE No assignment DANTE 1-32, DANTE 33-64 (only QL5) DANTE OUTPUT 1-32, DANTE OUTPUT 33-64 (only QL5) 3 OMNI 1-8, OMNI 9-16 (only QL5) OMNI OUT jacks 1-8, OMNI OUT jacks 9-16 (only QL5 Enables/disables the insert-in. 17 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    MIX bus. This parameter can be switched in Mix Bus Setup of the Mixer Setup dialog box. B 8 SEL (Channel selection) Selects the MIX channel for which you want to make settings. 9 CUE C This button cue- (< >) key and key and clicking the fader knob. 18 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    this, the Selected Channel window will open as an additional view. C Channel name This is a text box that displays the channel name. You can also edit the channel name in this text box. You can right-click ( key + click) the text box to select a channel color. 19 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    " • Use the bank select keys in the Master window to turn on the [MTRX] button 1 1 MIX/CH/ST IN (Send levels from the MIX/INPUT CH/ST IN to the MATRIX bus) This switches between indicating the sends from MIX channels 1-16, the sends from INPUT CH 1-16/17-32/33-48 (QL5)/49-64 (QL5
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    this, the Selected Channel window will open as an additional view. A Channel name This is a text box that displays the channel name. You can also edit the channel name in this text box. You can right-click ( key + click) the text box to select a channel color. 21 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    of the STEREO and MONO channels. The parameters shown in Windows] menu, choose [Overview] and then choose "STEREO/MONO" • Use the bank select keys in the Master window to turn on the [ the send levels of the signals sent from the STEREO/MONO channel to MATRIX 1-8 bus. The method of operation and the
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    this, the Selected Channel window will open as an additional view. A Channel name This is a text box that displays the channel name. You can also edit the channel name in this text box. You can right-click ( key + click) the text box to select a channel color. 23 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    Digital-Controlled Amplifier) groups 1-16. You can access this window in the following ways. • From the [Windows] menu, choose [Overview] and then choose "DCA" • Use signal will be output from the channels assigned to the DCA group. If the text box to select a channel color. 6 Level Meter 6 This
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    Channel window are explained below, in the order of input channels (input channels 1-64(*), ST IN channels 1-8), or output channels (MIX channels 1-16, MATRIX channels 1-8, and STEREO/MONO channels.) (*) QL1: 1-32 If an input channel is selected ● INPUT CH window 25 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    the channel name in the text box. 2 LIBRARY Accesses the Input Channel Library. Click this button to open the INPUT CH page of the Library window. 3 PATCH (Input patch) Selects the input source assigned to the input channel (for the selectable input sources, ➥ p.12.) 26 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    . This function maintains a specific level for the audio signal on the network when the same I/O rack or built-in head amp of the QL unit are being shared by multiple QL/CL series units. This button will be displayed only if the DANTE or INPUT ports have been patched. 27 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    analog gain and digital gain when gain channel to the STEREO bus L/R channels. PAN/BALANCE can be switched with the [PAN]/[BALANCE] buttons. CSR (Center Side Ratio) Adjusts the proportion of the CENTER channel level relative to the STEREO bus L/R in a range of 0-100%. 28 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    the EQ (Parametric Equalizer) on/off of the currently selected channel. 3 EQ graph Indicates the response for the EQ of the currently selected channel. To reset the EQ to flat response, hold down the (< >) the amount of attenuation for the signal level of pre EQ. 29 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    or the ducking. 4 Response curve Indicates the response for the gate/ducking of the currently selected channel. 5 GR meter (Gain Reduction meter) This meter indicates the amount of gain reduction produced by the ) after the key-in signal falls below the threshold. 30 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    following signals to use as the key-in source. SELF PRE EQ SELF POST EQ MIX OUT 13-16 CH 1-64 POST EQ STIN1L-STIN8R POST EQ The pre-EQ signal of the currently selected input channel The post-EQ level; compression will be removed when the signal exceeds this level. 31 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    the compander on/off. 4 Response curve Indicates the response for the compander of the currently selected channel. 5 GR meter (Gain Reduction meter) This meter indicates the amount of gain reduction produced expander effect will apply to levels below THRESHOLD + WIDTH. 32 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    the de-esser on/off. 4 Response curve Indicates the response for the de-esser of the currently selected channel. 5 GR meter (Gain Reduction meter) This meter indicates the amount of gain reduction produced by the de at which the key-in signal will activate the de-esser. 33 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    in slots 1-2 GEQ1L(A), GEQ1R(B)...GEQ8L(A), GEQ8R(B) FX1L(A), FX1R(B)...FX8L(A), FX8R(B) PR1L(A), PR1R(B)...PR8L(A), PR8R(B) L/R outputs of GEQ rack 1-8 L/R inputs of EFFECT rack 1-8 L/R inputs of PREMIUM rack 1-8 DIGI L, DIGI R L/R channels of the DIGITAL OUT jack 34 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    OUT jacks 9-16 (only QL5) L/R inputs of RECORDER Output channels of an I/O card installed in slots 1-2 L/R channels of the DIGITAL OUT jack 4 DIRECT OUT POINT Selects the position at which direct out will be patched. Choose from PRE HPF, PRE EQ, PRE FADER, or POST ON. 35 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    (< >) key and key and clicking the fader knob. 3 CUE This button cue-monitors the signal of the input channel. NOTE If the Channel Select/Sends On Fader checkbox in the System Setup dialog box is not checked, the [CUE] button will be hidden in the screen. 36 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    stereo/mono status can be specified in the Mixer Setup dialog box. Knob of odd-numbered side 3 ON (MATRIX send on/off) This is an on/off switch for the signal sent from the MIX channel to the MATRIX bus. 4 Channel name This section indicates the MATRIX channel name. 37 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    used as a stereo bus, this will be the BALANCE. The BALANCE knob adjusts the balance of the signal that is sent from the MIX channel to the STEREO bus L/R channels. Adjusts the proportion of the CENTER channel level relative to the STEREO bus L/R in a range of 0-100%. 38 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    ON Switches the EQ on/off. 3 EQ graph Indicates the response for the EQ of the currently selected channel. To reset the EQ to flat response, hold down the (< >) key of your computer keyboard and click the the amount of attenuation for the signal level of pre EQ. 39 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    (< >) key and key and clicking the fader knob. 3 CUE This button cue-monitors the signal of the MIX channel. NOTE If the Channel Select/Sends On Fader checkbox in the System Setup dialog box is not checked, the [CUE] button will be hidden in the screen. 40 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    Mixer Setup dialog box. 2 3 3 ON(FROM MIX, ST/MONO send on/off) These are on/off switches for the signal sent from the MIX buses 4 or STEREO/MONO buses to the MATRIX bus. 4 Channel name This section indicates the name of the MIX channel or STEREO/ MONO channel. 41 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    (< >) key and key and clicking the fader knob. 3 CUE This button cue-monitors the signal of the MATRIX channel. NOTE If the Channel Select/Sends On Fader checkbox in the System Setup dialog box is not checked, the [CUE] button will be hidden in the screen. 42 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    channel window ❏ CHANNEL SELECT (Channel selection) Except for the fact that your editing applies to a STEREO/MONO channel, this is the same as the channel selection for a MIX channel (➥ p.37.) ❏ TO MATRIX These are the same as the TO MATRIX of a MIX channel (➥ p.37.) 43 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    value is shown in the numerical box immediately below. 3 CUE This button cue-monitors the signal of the STEREO/MONO channel. NOTE If the Channel Select/Sends On Fader checkbox in the System Setup dialog box is not checked, the [CUE] button will be hidden in the screen. 44 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    title of library items, recall the desired library data, or copy desired library data to a library within the QL. This window is divided into DYNAMICS, INPUT EQ, OUTPUT EQ, EFFECT, GEQ (Graphic Equalizer), INPUT CH Indicates the file name of the currently-open library. 45 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    type. In the case of dynamics, there is also an indication of the dynamics processor(s) of this channel into which each library rack number that 31 Band GEQ is assigned to. NOTE HQ Pitch and Freeze cannot be recalled to an effect module mounted in the even-numbered rack. 46 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    in the list. F CLEAR Clears the data item(s) selected in the list. G UNDO Cancels the last-performed library recall, store, copy, or move operation. 47 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    the QL. This window is divided into Portico5033, Portico5043, U76, Opt-2A, EQ-1A, and DynamicEQ pages; to switch pages, click the tabs located at the top of the window. To display this window, choose [Premium Rack only the library data relative to the opened tab. 48 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    . 2 TAKE FROM CHANNEL button The HA setting will be copied from the original channel. The HA setting for the previously-patched port will be applied to a newly-patched port. ❏ PRESET Initializes the patching in this page. ❏ CLEAR ALL Clears all patching in this page. 49 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    Input port selection Here you can assign input/output ports to the insert-in/out of each input channel. Select the output port in the left side of the screen, and the input port in the right side of the screen. 1 INSERT1/INSERT2 Switches between INSERT1 and INSERT2. 50 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    Input port selection Here you can assign input/output ports to the insert-in/out of each output channel. Select the output port in the left side of the screen, and the input port in the right can select the output port that will directly output each input channel. 51 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    the output channel. You can click this box, then choose or cancel the output port from the popup menu that appears. NOTE You can assign multiple output ports. If you assign multiple output ports, it will display the first output port in the order of the pop-up menu. 52 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    1-in/1-out graphic equalizer Flex15GEQ 2-in/2-out graphic equalizer that allows any fifteen of the 31 bands to be controlled 8ch Automixer 8-channel automixer (can be mounted only in rack no. 1) 16ch Automixer 16-channel automixer (can be mounted only in rack no. 1) 53 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    QL1) Insert-out 2 of input channel 1-64 (1-32 on the QL1) INS2 MIX1-MIX16 MIX channel 1-16 insert out 2 INS2 MTRX1-MTRX8 MATRIX channel 1-8 insert out 2 INS2 ST L, INS2 ST R, INS2 M(C) Insert-out 2 of STEREO channel L/R or the MONO channel This is not shown if nothing is mounted in the rack
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    insertion destination of GEQ, and edit the parameters. 1 1 Rack No. (Rack selection) Select the rack module of the GEQ rack that you want to control. 2 LIBRARY This button accesses the GEQ library. Clicking this button will open the GEQ page of the Library window. 2 55 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    in 2 INS2 ST L, INS2 ST R, INS2 M(C) Insert-in 2 of STEREO channel L/R or the MONO channel The channel name is shown in the boxes immediately below. 6 Output meter This indicates the level of the signal that is being output from the currently selected GEQ module. 56 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    Hold down the (< >) key and click to set the value to 0.00 dB. A EQ FLAT This button resets all GEQ faders to the 0 dB position. B AVAILABLE BANDS (number of operable bands) (Flex15GEQ only) For a return a previously-operated band back to the 0 dB position. 57 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    and status of each channel: man (yellow) / auto (green) / mute (red). When you select the channel 1-8 or channel 9-16 area, the channels shown in the channel control field will switch between 1-8 and 9-16. (For the 8-channel Automixer, only channels 1-8 are shown.) 2 58 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    . • MUTE Switches the channels of the same group to mute mode. 4 meters Switches the meter indicator of the channel control field. Each time you press the button, the setting cycles between gain, input, and output. 5 reset Initializes the settings of the automixer. 59 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    The automixer will be on. mute: The channel will be muted. D preset Selects the channel's mode (man/auto/mute) when the 3 PRESET button in the master field has been pressed. The preset indicator will switch between man/auto/mute each time you press the preset button. 60 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    INS1 CH1-CH64 (CH 1-32 on the QL1) Insert-out 1 of INPUT CH1-64 (1-32 on the QL1) INS1 MIX1-MIX16 MIX channel 1-16 insert out 1 INS1 MTRX1-MTRX8 MATRIX channel 1-8 insert out 1 INS1 ST L, INS1 ST R, INS1 M(C) Insert-out 1 of STEREO channel L/R or the MONO channel 61 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    these additional editors, the rack select buttons are not linked with the RACK popup window of the QL itself. 4 Input meter/Output meter These indicate the level of the signals being input and output from the effect module or the GEQ module. 5 Output patch Click the L CHANNEL or R CHANNEL area, and
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    Rack module editor - Effect window Here you can select the effect type for an internal effect, edit the parameters, and specify the input/output patching. 63 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    ) (1-32 on the QL1) INS2 MIX1-MIX16 MIX channel 1-16 insert out 2 A INS2 MTRX1-MTRX8 MATRIX channel 1-8 insert out 2 INS2 ST L, INS2 ST R, INS2 M(C) Insert-out 2 of STEREO channel L/R or the MONO channel The channel name is shown in the boxes immediately below. 64 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    QL1) Insert-in 2 of input channel 1-64 (1-32 on the QL1) INS2 MIX1-MIX16 MIX channel 1-16 insert in 2 INS2 MTRX1-MTRX8 MATRIX channel 1-8 insert in 2 INS2 ST L, INS2 ST R, INS2 M(C) Insert-in 2 of STEREO channel L/R or the MONO channel The channel MIDI port. C 65 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    F G F PLAY/REC (Play/Record) buttons If "FREEZE" is selected as the effect type, you can use these buttons to record and play back the signal being input to the effect. G Effect parameters This area shows , COMP276S, COMP260, COMP260S, EQUALIZER601, and OPENDECK. 66 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    MIX1-MIX16 MIX channel 1-16 insert out 1 INS1 MTRX1-MTRX8 MATRIX channel 1-8 insert out 1 INS1 ST L, INS1 ST R, INS1 M(C) Insert-out 1 of STEREO channel L/R or the MONO channel INS2 CH1-CH64 (CH 1-32 on the QL1) Insert-out 2 of input channel 1-64 (1-32 on the QL1) 67 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    MATRIX channel 1-8 insert in 2 INS2 ST L, INS2 ST R, INS2 M(C) Insert-in 2 of STEREO channel L/R or the MONO channel 6 BYPASS This switches the PREMIUM rack module between active and bypassed states. A PREMIUM rack module is active when the BYPASS button is dark. 68 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    specify the input/output patching. Parameter changes can be made in the specific GUI displayed on the right side of the screen for each PREMIUM rack module. For information on the parameters of each PREMIUM rack module, please refer to the "QL's Reference Manual" 69 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    PREMIUM rack module type. NOTE Selecting the module type is not available in the PREMIUM rack. 6 LIBRARY This button accesses the Premium rack library. Clicking this button will open the PREMIUM rack module (EQ or compressor) page of the Premium Rack Library window. 70 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    channel L/R or the MONO channel The channel name is shown in the boxes immediately below. 0 Output meter Indicates the level of the signal being output from the PREMIUM rack module. When the stereo EQ or compressor has been selected, display the meter of both the L/R. 71 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    , POST ON 2 PEAK HOLD Switches peak hold on/off. 3 Meters These peak level meters show the input level of each channel. The current fader value is shown in the box below. If clipping occurs at any one of the detection points in the channel, the  segment will light. 72 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    OUTPUT METER page 12 3 1 METERING POINT Select one of the following as the point where metering will occur. PRE EQ, PRE FADER, POST ON 2 PEAK HOLD This is the same as in the INPUT METER page. 3 Meters This is the same as in the INPUT METER page. 73 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    . Turn this button off to specify only POST as the mute target. 4 Grid This grid lets you assign channels (horizontal rows) to DCA groups (vertical columns.) Currently-patched grids are indicated by a symbol. To enable or disable an assignment, click the desired grid. 74 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    edit the name. 3 MUTE (MUTE MASTER) These buttons enable/disable each input channel or output channel mute group. If the mute groups are completely muted, they are shown in on/off for each channel. Channels for which this button is on will be excluded from mute groups. 75 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    musicians can be lowered temporarily to avoid an excessive monitor speaker level during MC in between songs. CHANNEL LINK page If you link two or more input channels, the parameters of these channels will interlock with each other and change simultaneously. 1 2 3 4 5 76 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    Input channel module output on/off Mute settings TO ST settings Delay settings NOTE The HA, FADER, DIGITAL GAIN, and DELAY parameters will maintain level differences between linked channels. 5 SEND PARAMETER Specify the link status for each MIX/MATRIX SEND bus. 77 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    page Here you can edit the QL's scene memories. You can also load case, you can re-save all scenes to a file after editing, recall just a desired scene, or copy a desired scene to the scene memory of the QL lists the scenes in the file you opened using the OPEN button (2). The list includes the
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    FOCUS This displays the parameters that will be recalled by scene recall. RACK HA IN PATCH OUT PATCH IN OUT WITH SEND DCA OTHERS GEQ head amp settings Output channel (MIX, MATRIX, STEREO/MONO) settings will be recalled Send settings to the output channels will be recalled QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    E F G H I J E INTERNAL DATA This area shows the QL's scene memory contents. The items displayed are the same as in the FILE list (6). As desired, you can copy , store, copy, or move operation. J PROTECT Turns on the Protect setting for the scene(s) selected in the list. 80 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    all input channels or ST IN channels, or for the corresponding parameter. 3 4 ❏ OUTPUT SAFE PARAMETERS field In this area you can view and edit the Recall Safe settings for all output channels. The items in this area are the same as in the INPUT SAFE PARAMETERS field. 81 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    operations when the button is on. 0 OUTPUT NAME Excludes the channel names of output channels from recall operations when the button is on. A CH LINK Excludes settings will be excluded. F GEQ RACK Excludes GEQ rack settings from recall operations when the button is on. 82 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    PREMIUM RACK Excludes PREMIUM rack settings from recall operations when the button is on. I FADER BANK SELECT If this button is turned on, the banks that have been selected in the fader block of the QL's fader must recall the desired scene before you make these settings. 83 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    the buttons of all output channels. 7 FADING ENABLE This button enables/disables the Fade function for the faders of the current scene. 8 FADE TIME Drag this knob in the screen to adjust the fade time. The current value is shown in the numerical box immediately below. 84 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    . If the ALL button is on, all parameters will be recalled. 4 SET ALL Turns on the buttons of all input channels, ST IN channels, or the corresponding parameter. 5 CLEAR ALL Turns off the buttons of all input channels, ST IN channels, or the corresponding parameter. 85 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    field Here you can make global focus recall settings for the entire QL console such as for patching, DCA groups, and racks (as opposed to focus recall settings for individual channels). D06 A 7 8 B 9 C E G H I J HA settings will be specified as the recall target. 86 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    BANK SELECT If this button is turned on, the banks that have been selected in the fader block of the QL's fader bank section will be specified as the recall target. K SET ALL Turns on the buttons of all parameters. L CLEAR ALL Turns off the buttons of all parameters. 87 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    select this user only when the QL console is synchronized with the Editor. NOTE Ext.User's Custom Fader Bank settings will not be stored in a file. 3 CLEAR ALL This button clears all settings of a Custom Fader Bank page currently opened. 4 Fader channel Select the fader channel you wish to assign to
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    . 2 Channel Strip Shows the channel strip that is assigned to the channel patch. This is the same as the channel strip in the Overview window. Indicates only L or R channel for the ST IN and ST channel. You can switch between L and R by clicking the [SEL] button. 89 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    currently logged into the QL console via a user authentication key stored on a USB flash drive or the QL console. You can select this user only when the QL console is synchronized with the Editor. NOTE Ext.User the assignable parameters, please refer to the QL's manual. 90 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    user currently logged into the QL console. If the QL has not yet been synchronized with the Editor, this field displays " QL console via a user authentication key stored on a USB flash drive or the QL console. You can select this user only when the QL console is synchronized with the Editor
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    3 User Defined Knobs Select the functions or parameters you wish to assign to the USER DEFINED knobs. Click a User Defined knob to open the Parameter List dialog box. 92 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    the send level off or on, and adjust the send level using the [ON] button and fader for the input channel displayed in the Overview window. NOTE For MATRIX bus send, not only the input channels but MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels can be in SENDS ON FADER mode. 93 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    port to which the channel is assigned. 4 Channel select This area lets you select the channel that is assigned to the output port. 5 Channel name Indicates the name of the channel that is assigned to the below the knob. Click the ▲/▼ buttons to make detailed settings. 94 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    . The current value is shown immediately below the knob. A Level meter This meter indicates the level of the signal assigned to the output port. 95 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    QL5) Opens the ST IN window Opens the MIX window Opens the MATRIX window Opens the STEREO/MONO window Opens the Selected Channel window Opens the Library window Opens the Patch Editor window Opens the Virtual Rack Shift+click shift+click Ctrl+click +click Ctrl+A +A 96 QL Editor Owner's Manual
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    36 STEREO/MONO channel ....... 43 TO MATRIX 37 TO STEREO/MONO ......... 28, 38 Sends On Fader window 93 SET ALL 81, 83, 84 Setup Mixer 3 System 2 Setup window 91 USER KEY 4 V Virtual Rack window 53 C.S.G., PA Development Division © 2014 Yamaha Corporation PM5D Editor Owner's40M2IPa-nAu0al
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QL Editor Owner’s Manual
1
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Contents
Getting Started
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2
Master window
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9
Overview window
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12
Selected Channel window
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25
Library window
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45
Premium Rack Library window
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48
Patch Editor window
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49
Virtual Rack window
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53
Meter window
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72
Group/Link window
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74
Scene window
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78
Custom Fader Bank Setup window
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88
Custom Fader Bank window
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89
User Defined Keys Setup window
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90
User Defined Knobs Setup window
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91
Sends On Fader window
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93
Outport Setup window
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94
Keyboard Shortcuts
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96
Index
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97
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Description of menus and buttons
In the event that menu and button names on a Windows
system are different from those on a Mac, this manual uses
the Windows menu and button names followed by the Mac
menu and button names in parentheses.