PM5D / PM5D-RH Quick Start Guide Part 3
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What is Studio Manager and PM5DV2 Editor for?
The combination of Studio Manager and PM5DV2 Editor gives you the software to create and edit .PM5 fi les on your
personal computer. These fi les hold all the parameter data for all the scenes in a setup and can be transferred to a
console using a PCMCIA data card. Alternatively, by using the USB MIDI driver and a USB cable connection, the
Studio Manager and PM5D Editor can be used "online" for remote control and monitoring of a PM5D console or direct
exchange of data between the computer and console memory.
In a similar way the same Studio Manager with the DSP5D Editor can create and edit .PM5 fi les for loading into the
DSP5D. In this case the connection is via a network port and the necessary driver software is the Yamaha DME-N
Network driver. Studio Manager and DSP5D editor is by far the most effi cient way to load and save data from a DSP5D.
It is not required to ever use Studio Manager with a PM5D; the console offers all its features without any external
computer devices, but Studio Manager adds very useful extra access. The preparation chores like naming channels,
patching I/O, setting effects units and parameters can all be done on your PC without the need to access the console;
while you are at home, on the bus, or even on a plane. Secondly Studio Manager offers an alternative interface when
connected to a PM5D, this gives a different view, an extra control interface for dual operators and the possibility of
remote or even wireless control using tablet type PCs.
Where can I get Studio Manager?
Studio Manager and the various editor programmes are available as free download from;
www.yamahaproaudio.com
From the DOWNLOADS page look for FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE.
There are three things you should download for PM5D;
1. The Studio Manager V2 Host (available in Windows and Mac OS versions)
2. The PM5DV2 Editor (available in Windows and Mac OS versions)
3. The USB-MIDI Driver (available in various Windows and Mac OS versions)
For DSP5D control you need to add the DSP5D Editor and the DME-N Network driver.
Downloads from www.yamahaproaudio.com will always be the latest versions and compatible with each other and the
latest console fi rmware. Older versions of Studio Manager may not communicate with the latest console versions and so
it is best to rely on downloads rather than a CD that may have come with the console or been loaned to you. Any extra
limitations caused by the ongoing development of the software will be explained on the website.
The Studio Manager software can currently be downloaded free of charge, but remember there is a "Licence Agreement"
to check and you should only use the software as permitted by the terms and conditions of that agreement.
