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personal use. • Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software. • The screen displays as illustrated in this owner's manual are for instructional purposes - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 2
, choose [System Setup] from the [File] menu. 1 Network Specify the IP Address of your QL console to com- municate. 1 2 Model Select Select the model of your QL (QL5/QL1) when QL 2 Editor is not synchronized with the QL console. If QL Editor is synchronized with the QL console, the model will - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 3
Network section) currently specified in the System Setup dialog box as the default settings. The 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 Send Point for Input Channels: Choose QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 4
power user. Power users can use the QL console to create or edit a 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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 5
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 6
. You cannot undo any operations prior to this. Undo/Redo in these windows is available only using the [UNDO] button within the respective window. Even if you perform a scene recall from the Master window, you cannot use a shortcut or menu operation to undo the recall. 6 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 7
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 8
. If you select the [Dante Setup and I/O Device] check box, Dante settings will also be synchronized. Clear this check box if you want to preserve the 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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 9
. 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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 10
display (1). The scene number display (1) will blink until you actually store or recall, and while blinking will not match the scene number indicated on the QL. 6 [RECALL] button This button recalls the scene of the number shown in the scene number display (1). 4 10 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 11
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 12
. 2 NONE No assignment 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 of an - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 13
conversion. 4 5 Digital Gain Drag the knob in the screen to adjust the input gain of each input channel. 5 6 HPF 16 and to MATRIX buses 1-8. The bar graphs located immediately below the button show the send level of the signals sent from the INPUT using the fader. 13 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 14
belongs are shown in yellow. This level meter is displayed at the same metering point with the input channel in Meter window setup (➥ p.72.) If this channel is set to Mute Safe, the M character is shown in ( key + click) the text box to select a channel color. 14 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 15
Use the bank select keys in the Master window to turn on the [ST IN] button 34 1 Input patch Selects the input source that will be assigned to the ST IN channel. The input . 5 Digital Gain Drag the knob in the screen to adjust the input gain to INPUT CH (➥ p.13.) 15 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 16
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 immediately below the fader. This is the same as the fader for INPUT CH (➥ p.14.) NOTE Click the indicator area at the right 16 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 17
. 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) REC L, REC R L/R inputs of RECORDER 4 SLOT1-1, SLOT1-2...SLOT2-16 Output channels of an I/O card - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 18
odd-numbered channel and even- 0 numbered channel. The stereo bus setting can be made in Mix Bus Setup of the Mixer Setup dialog box. The [ST] button is an on/off switch for the signal that is sent from the (< >) key and key and clicking the fader knob. 18 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 19
/ Recall Safe indicator Level Meter This level meter is displayed at the same metering point with the input channel in Meter window setup (➥ p.72.) If this channel is set to Mute Safe, the M character is shown in > key + click) the text box to select a channel color. 19 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 20
"MATRIX" • 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), and - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 21
the dynamics processor on/off. This is the same as the dynamics 2 for INPUT CH (➥ p.13.) 5 INSERT 6 Enables/disables the insert-in. 7 6 channel. NOTE If the Channel Select/Sends On Fader checkbox in the System Setup dia- log box is not checked, the [CUE] button will be QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 22
the [Windows] menu, choose [Overview] and then choose "STEREO/MONO" • Use the bank select keys in the Master window to turn on the [ST] button dynamics processor on/off. This is the same as the dynamics 2 for INPUT CH (➥ p.13.) 4 3 INSERT Enables/disables the insert-in. ( QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 23
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 indicates status as follows: White: Gray: You can adjust the input level of the STEREO/MONO channel (normal mode.) STEREO/MONO QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 24
edit the parameters of DCA (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 the bank select keys in the the recall-safe indicator and the level meter. 24 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 25
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 26
below are common to INPUT CH 1-64 (QL1: 1-32) and ST IN 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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 27
. 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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 28
is an on/off switch for linking the analog gain and digital gain when gain compensation is on. 6 Ø (Phase) signal will be sent to the L/C/R buses which work in conjunction with each other. [INPUT CH 1-64] [ST IN channel 1-8] PAN (PAN/BALANCE for ST IN) The of 0-100%. 28 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 29
the INPUT EQ page of the Library window. 2 ON Switches 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 of attenuation for the signal level of pre EQ. 29 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 30
Specifies the time that the gate will remain open (or the ducking will remain activate) after the key-in signal falls below the threshold. 30 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 31
this level; compression will be removed when the signal falls below this level. If the expander is selected, the input signal will start being compressed when the key-in signal falls below this level; compression will be removed when the signal exceeds this level. 31 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 32
Click this to select the key-in signal that you want to use. The choices are the same as for GATE. If COMPANDER-H, COMPANDER input signal will be compressed when the key-in signal exceeds this level. The expander effect will apply to levels below THRESHOLD + WIDTH. 32 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 33
B KEY IN SOURCE Click this to select the key-in signal that you want to use. The choices are the same as for GATE. If DE-ESSER is selected 4 51 the threshold level at which the de-esser will operate. The input signal will start being compressed when the key-in signal exceeds QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 34
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 35
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 36
3 1 3 1 DCA GROUP Selects the DCA group (1-16) to which that channel belongs. 2 MUTE GROUP Selects 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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 37
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 38
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 39
0 A B 1 LIBRARY Accesses the OUTPUT EQ page of the Library window. 2 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 of attenuation for the signal level of pre EQ. 39 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 40
than one signal as the key-in signal, this is the same as the dynamics for input channels (➥ p.30.) ❏ INSERT Except for the fact that the insert ports that can be 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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 41
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 42
selected MATRIX bus is being used as stereo. It adjusts are different, this is the same as for the insert settings of an input channel (➥ p.34.) ❏ RECALL SAFE/MUTE SAFE These are the same as Setup dialog box is not checked, the [CUE] button will be hidden in the screen. 42 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 43
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 44
can be selected are different, this is the same as for the insert settings of an input channel (➥ p.34.) ❏ RECALL SAFE/MUTE SAFE These are the same as the RECALL SAFE 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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 45
INPUT CH," or "OUTPUT CH." NOTE Regardless of the file type of the opened file, executing SAVE or SAVE AS in this window will save only the library data relative to the opened tab. 123 4 5 1 OPEN (Open a file) Opens a library file located on a drive of your computer. Use QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 46
FILE This list shows the contents of the data in the library file you opened using the OPEN button (1). The list includes the following items. 7 No. (Number) 0 TYPE This column indicates the effect type. In the case of dynamics, there is also an indication of the dynamics QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 47
QL's library contents. The items displayed are the same as in the FILE list (6). As desired, you can copy single or multiple data items between the FILE list and the INTERNAL DATA list, and copy or move them to a different location within a list. To do this, use . 47 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 48
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 Portico5033, Portico5043, U76, Opt-2A, EQ-1A, and DynamicEQ pages; to switch only the library data relative to the opened tab. 48 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 49
Editor] from the [Windows] menu, and select either "INPUT PATCH," "OUTPUT PATCH," "INPUT INSERT PATCH," "OUTPUT INSERT PATCH," "DIRECT OUT PATCH," or "PATCH LIST." INPUT PATCH page 1 2 Here you can select the input port that is assigned to the input of each input page. 49 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 50
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 51
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. DIRECT OUTPUT PATCH page Here you can select the output port that will directly output each input channel. 51 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 52
to 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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 53
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 54
editors, the rack select buttons are not linked with the RACK popup window of the QL itself. 4 Output patch Select the output port(s) that will be assigned to the rack, from the following choices. NONE No assignment INS1 CH1-CH64 (CH 1-32 on the QL1) Insert-in 1 of INPUT CH1-64 (1-32 on the QL1 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 55
Rack module editor - GEQ window ● 31BandGEQ ● Flex15GEQ In this window you can select the insertion destination of GEQ, and edit the parameters. 1 1 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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 56
the signal route that will be patched to the output channel(s) of the currently selected GEQ module. NONE No assignment INS1 CH1-CH64 (CH 1-32 on the QL1) Insert-in 1 of INPUT CH1-64 (1-32 on the QL1) INS1 MIX1-MIX16 MIX channel 1-16 insert in 1 INS1 MTRX1-MTRX8 MATRIX channel 1-8 insert in - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 57
buttons for the modules you want to use as the parameter copy-source and copy-destination. If you click the RESET BOTH button, the parameters of both modules will be reset to the default state. 9 GEQ graph to return a previously-operated band back to the 0 dB position. 57 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 58
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 59
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 60
of meter. Meter display color Meter type 9 0 Green (gain) Automix gain Yellow (input) Input level Blue (output) Output level A B NOTE Normally you should leave this set at automix gain. 8 weight Adjusts man/auto/mute each time you press the preset button. 60 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 61
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 62
the L/R output channels of the internal effect. NONE No assignment CH 1-64 (CH 1-32 on the QL1) INPUT CH 1-64 (CH 1-32 on the QL1) STIN1L-STIN8R ST IN channel 1-8 (L/R) INS1 CH1-CH64 (CH 1-32 on the QL1) Insert-in 1 of INPUT CH1-64 (1-32 on the QL1) INS1 MIX1-MIX16 MIX channel 1-16 insert - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 63
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 64
) (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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 65
the L/R output channels of the internal effect. NONE No assignment CH 1-64 (CH 1-32 on the QL1) INPUT CH 1-64 (CH 1-32 on the QL1) STIN1L-STIN8R ST IN channel 1-8 (L/R) INS1 CH1-CH64 (CH 1-32 on the QL1) Insert-in 1 of INPUT CH1-64 (1-32 on the QL1) INS1 MIX1-MIX16 MIX channel 1-16 insert - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 66
) 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 the effect parameters and , COMP276, COMP276S, COMP260, COMP260S, EQUALIZER601, and OPENDECK. 66 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 67
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 68
1-32 on the QL1) INPUT CH 1-64 (CH 1-32 on the QL1) STIN1L-STIN8R ST IN channel 1-8 (L/R) INS1 CH1-CH64 (CH 1-32 on the QL1) Insert-in 1 of INPUT CH1-64 (1-32 on the QL1) INS1 MIX1-MIX16 MIX channel 1-16 insert rack module is active when the BYPASS button is dark. 68 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 69
, and 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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 70
rack module. 3 CUE This button cue-monitors the output of the currently selected PREMIUM rack module. NOTE If the Channel Select/Sends On Fader checkbox in the System Setup dialog box is not checked, the [CUE] (EQ or compressor) page of the Premium Rack Library window. 70 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 71
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 name is shown in the boxes immediately below. 0 Output meter - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 72
INPUT METER and OUTPUT METER; to switch pages, click the tabs located at the top of the window. NOTE In order to view the QL's signal levels in the Meter window, make sure that QL Editor and the QL itself are synchronized. Also, please make sure that the Level Meter is enabled in the System Setup - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 73
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 74
CHANNEL LINK page. DCA GROUP ASSIGN page Here you can specify the channels that will be assigned to DCA groups 1-16. 12 3 4 5 1 DCA group This is the number of the DCA group. 2 DCA group name This a symbol. To enable or disable an assignment, click the desired grid. 74 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 75
name. Click this area to 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 red. If the dimmer this button is on will be excluded from mute groups. 75 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 76
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 77
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 78
library file under a different name on a drive of your computer. 6 FILE This area lists the scenes in the file you opened using the OPEN button (2). The list includes the following items. HINT To view items that are not currently shown, scroll the list to the right. 78 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 79
Click this to access the Focus Recall Setup screen (shown at right), where you can view the Focus function settings for each scene. For an explanation of the contents shown, refer to the FOCUS RECALL page. (➥ p.85 can edit the FADE TIME by double-clicking this field. 79 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 80
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 81
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 82
A 8 B D F G H I JK E 5 INPUT PATCH Excludes INPUT PATCH settings from recall operations when the button is on. 6 INPUT NAME Excludes the channel names of input channels from recall operations when the button is on. 7 from recall operations when the button is on. 82 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 83
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 excluded from the recall target. J SET ALL This button switches on all buttons must recall the desired scene before you make these settings. 83 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 84
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 85
. 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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 86
settings for the output channels. The included items are the same as for the INPUT FOCUS PARAMETERS field. ❏ FOCUS PARAMETERS field Here you can make global focus recall settings for the entire QL console such as for HA settings will be specified as the recall target. 86 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 87
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 88
Custom Fader Bank Setup] from [Windows] menu and click the "B1," "B2," "B3" and "B4" tabs shown in the upper part of the window. 1 2 3 4 1 CURRENT USER Displays the name of the user currently logged into the QL console. If the QL has not yet been synchronized with the Editor, this field displays - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 89
CH 1-32 on the QL1) STIN1L-STIN8R MIX 1-16 MTRX1-8 ST L, ST R, MONO(C) DCA 1-16 MONITOR STIN 1-8 ST CUE SEL CH SEND MSTR INPUT CH 1-64 (CH 1-32 on the QL1) ST IN channel 1-8 (L/R) MIX channel 1-16 MATRIX You can switch between L and R by clicking the [SEL] button. 89 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 90
Defined Keys Setup] from [Windows] menu. 1 CURRENT USER Displays the name of the user currently logged into the QL console. If the QL has not yet been synchronized with the Editor, this more information on the assignable parameters, please refer to the QL's manual. 90 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 91
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's User Defined knob settings will not be stored in a file. 91 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 92
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 93
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 - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 94
6 DELAY button Switches the output port delay on/off. 7 Delay time The millisecond delay time value is shown above the knob. The delay time value in the units selected in the DELAY SCALE field (2) is shown below the knob. Click the ▲/▼ buttons to make detailed settings. 94 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 95
button Switches the phase of the signal assigned to the output port between normal phase (black) and reverse phase (orange.) It is not adjustable if the output-port is set to the RECORDER. 0 GAIN knob Adjusts indicates the level of the signal assigned to the output port. 95 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 96
Opens the INPUT CH (CH1-16) window Opens the INPUT CH (CH17-32) window Opens the INPUT CH (CH33-48) window (only QL5) Opens the INPUT CH (CH49-64) window (only QL5) Opens +7 Ctrl+8 +8 Ctrl+9 +9 Ctrl+0 +0 Shift+click shift+click Ctrl+click +click Ctrl+A +A 96 QL Editor Owner's Manual - Yamaha QL5 | Ql Editor Owner's Manual - Page 97
ON 75 O Offline Edit 8 OPEN 45, 78 Outport Setup window 94 OUTPUT INSERT PATCH page ..51 OUTPUT PATCH page 50 P Patch Editor window 49 DIRECT OUTPUT PATCH page 51 INPUT INSERT PATCH page ..50 INPUT PATCH page 49 OUTPUT INSERT PATCH page 51 OUTPUT PATCH page ...........50 PATCH LIST page 52
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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.