Yamaha Rivage PM: Quick guide to console navigation
Find out how to speed up your use of Yamaha Rivage PM consoles, capable of managing hundreds of channels and plug-ins.This video shows practical tips and tricks for moving around the controls and optimizing every mixing session.
Press the View button to switch from the channel overview to the view of the single selected channel.On the third screen, use the Esc key on your keyboard to perform the exact same function.
Managing the encoders above the faders
Assign five parameters to the row of encoders above the faders and cycle through them using the dedicated buttons next to them.Use the adjacent function button to toggle parameters such as the high-pass filter associated with the encoder.
Setting the panel brightness
Open the configuration menu and select the panel options to adjust the brightness of the screen, LEDs, and lamps separately.Set different levels based on your working hours or surroundings.
Using the Home button to recall decks
Use the Home button on each deck to instantly recall your preferred fader level and screen display.Press and hold the Home button to directly assign the desired channel screen to the deck.
Fine-tuning the delay
Set the delay scale in meters or feet and press the encoder down to activate fine-tuning.Alternatively, tap the delay parameter to open the on-screen numeric keypad and type the desired numeric value directly.
Managing Cue Buses
The PM7 and PM10 consoles manage live event monitors via two dedicated cue buses, designated Cue A and Cue B. Cue A serves the in-ear monitors, while Cue B feeds the wedge on stage.
Quick Channel Switching
To quickly switch between Cue buses, hold down the Shift key and press the Cue button located at the base of the faders.This combination toggles the display between Cue A, Cue B, and the A+B combination.
Visual Assignment Check
Look at the top section of the channel overview to see the real-time status of the active Cue bus assignments on the Yamaha Rivage mixer.
Fader Organization
The video shows the console's fader layout for audio management, dividing channels between drums, instruments, lead vocals, and backing vocals via dedicated DCA groups.
Stereo Panning for Vocals
Using stereo panning for vocals creates space in the mix for other elements and allows musicians and vocalists to hear the audio in the same position as they visually see the element on stage.
