RIVAGE PM Series

We have a rich variety of online training material, from 60 second tips, to 60 minute webinars.
Take your time to discover and learn more about RIVAGE PM series here.
Feature Vlogs
- Watch the RIVAGE PM Feature Vlogs to learn about new features, development stories, and tips for operation.
Training Videos
- RIVAGE PM Training videos provide you with online training for system design, setup and operation.
Facts & Faders
- The Facts & Faders video series provides the opportunity to listen in on conversations with the world’s top engineers.
Audioversity Webinars
- Watch our archive of RIVAGE PM webinars. These include live discussion, Q&A, and extended training sessions.
RIVAGE PM Teachers' Tips
- Improve your skills, find tips and short-cuts for using RIVAGE PM series with this one-minute Teachers' Tips video series.
RIVAGE PM Tutorial Documents
- Documents to read, download, or print, to help with mixer operation and system configuration.
What's Dante
- These pages provide a basic introduction to Dante, focusing on the four keywords: “High quality,” “Simple,” “Scalable,” and “Secure.” Even beginners will find it easy to understand Dante.
Dante Network Design Guide
- This illustrated guide focuses on network design, cable selection and network switch setup. Gain the skills to keep your Dante system running reliably and efficiently.
Feature Vlogs
Watch our Feature Vlogs to see RIVAGE PM new features, operational tips, and development stories, including the amazing plug-ins from our third-party collaborators. These are produced regularly, so keep checking for new Vlogs.
Latest Feature Vlogs
RIVAGE PM Vlog: Version 6.6 Upgrade
Version 6.6 is now available for Yamaha's flagship RIVAGE PM range of digital mixing systems. Find out what's new, including the Dynamic EQ6 plug-in, HA control of DM7 series, and more. Andy Cooper, from our experienced R&D team, will give you the details... You can find out more about RIVAGE PM series. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rjqgoqj7LKYXaY5rfFXR0joP_lFp8wH https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rjqgoqj7LJrfW--v6oMGtG9WnRyJNhC 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Recap of V5 and V6 01:30 Dynamic EQ6 02:26 HA control of DM7 series 03:02 Livemix personal monitor systems 04:15 Waves WSG-Y16-V3 04:51 Additional improvements #Yamaha #YamahaProAudio #YamahaAudioversity
RIVAGE PM Vlog: Dynamic EQ6
Dynamic EQ6 is Yamaha’s most advanced equalization plug-in yet, and is new with RIVAGE PM version 6.6. Find out here about its capabilities, how to use it, and what sonic problems it could solve. You can find out more about RIVAGE PM series. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rjqgoqj7LKYXaY5rfFXR0joP_lFp8wH https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rjqgoqj7LJrfW--v6oMGtG9WnRyJNhC 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Insert the plug-in 01:39 Compare Dynamic EQ6 with EQ4 & EQ2 02:56 The main controls of Dynamic EQ6 04:12 High and Low-Pass Filters 04:46 Range & Threshold behaviour 06:37 Above or Below 08:50 Auto Threshold, Attack & Release, Ratio/Knee 09:43 Using the Key In 10:52 Key In Cue 11:46 Listen: disabled by default 12:35 Key In Filter 13:54 Stereo / Mid / Side options 15:30 RTA, Library and other facilities #Yamaha #YamahaProAudio #YamahaAudioversity
RIVAGE PM Vlog: HA Control of DM7 Series & DM3
With the availability of version 6.6 for RIVAGE PM series, the internal head amps of DM7 series digital mixers can now be remotely controlled. Learn how to get setup and connected, both with DM7 series and with DM3. These smaller mixers can now be used as I/O units for RIVAGE PM systems. This could reduce your equipment list and save space in the performance area. You can find out more about RIVAGE PM series. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rjqgoqj7LKYXaY5rfFXR0joP_lFp8wH https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rjqgoqj7LJrfW--v6oMGtG9WnRyJNhC 00:00 Introduction 00:44 DM3 Dante Setup 02:15 DM3 Device Mount 03:16 DM7 Dante Setup 04:30 DM7 Device Mount 05:45 DM7 Patch 06:48 DM3 Patch 07:37 Word Clock settings 07:58 Dante Input Patch 09:20 "With Recall" 09:47 Gain Compensation #Yamaha #YamahaProAudio #YamahaAudioversity
Popular Feature Vlogs
RIVAGE PM Version 4 New Features
Operational Tips
Development Stories
Training Videos
RIVAGE PM training videos provide online training for system design, setup, and operation. Training Videos are categorized into several sections to help you quickly find what you need.
RIVAGE PM Concept
Hardware Overview
System Design
Scene Management
Latest Training Videos
Yamaha Genius.lab: Introduction
In Yamaha Genius.lab, included with RIVAGE PM series Version 6, you have a new programming environment for creating your own short-cuts, workflow improvements and other macros. Based on triggers, conditions and actions, with a range of logic functions available, it is highly versatile. Discover the possibilities and get some ideas right here. Watch more videos! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rjqgoqj7LJ0vFGPS4mQGWJPEAqs_T_8 You can find out more about Genius.lab. https://manual.yamaha.com/pa/mixers/geniuslab 0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:48 Genius.lab examples 0:01:51 The GUI of Genius.lab 0:03:11 Macros: Triggers, Actions and Conditions 0:04:09 Capturing a procedure 0:04:54 Different Operators for Actions 0:05:58 Using the Macro Library #Yamaha #YamahaProAudio #YamahaAudioversity
Yamaha Genius.lab: Getting started
Yamaha Genius.lab is the new macro programming environment found in RIVAGE PM series Version 6. See how to get started here, following practical examples using a range of the available features, including Triggers, Capture, Conditions, Actions, Reverse Actions, and Toggle. Genius.lab is too powerful to include every detail in one session, so look out for more videos coming soon. Watch more videos! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rjqgoqj7LJ0vFGPS4mQGWJPEAqs_T_8 You can find out more about Genius.lab. https://manual.yamaha.com/pa/mixers/geniuslab 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Let's get started with making a plan! 01:18 Create a Macro 04:28 Add a Condition 06:20 User Defined Keys as Triggers 09:33 Duplicate a Macro 10:27 Using the Toggle operator 11:21 Using a Reverse Action 13:35 Summary #Yamaha #YamahaProAudio #YamahaAudioversity
RIVAGE PM Training Video - StageMix & MonitorMix
Smart phones and tablets are now a daily tool for most audio professionals. Watch how they can enhance your control of the mixing process with Yamaha RIVAGE PM systems. The subtitles are available in the following languages: English, 中文, Español, 日本語, Deutsch, Français You can find out more about RIVAGE PM series. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rjqgoqj7LJrfW--v6oMGtG9WnRyJNhC #Yamaha #YamahaProAudio #YamahaAudioversity
Audioversity Webinars
All previous RIVAGE PM webinars are available to watch on-demand at your convenience.
Latest RIVAGE PM Webinars
Yamaha Audioversity Webinar: The Power of Plug-ins
Each upgrade for RIVAGE PM systems brings significant additional plug-ins and workflow enhancements to all its users. Find out what’s new with version 5, and hear the stories behind many of the latest plug-ins from Yamaha’s experienced R&D team. Their continued involvement with Rupert Neve Designs and Eventide has born new fruit, as has the recent collaboration with Bricasti. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:04:57 Rupert Neve Designs P2MB 0:21:08 Bricasti Y7, Eventide SP2016 0:29:42 DaNSe 0:46:33 Portico5045 0:52:39 RIVAGE PM Plug-In System 0:55:40 RIVAGE PM V5: Additional New Functions & Facilities 0:59:32 Q&A Webinar held on Aug. 4th, 2021 You can find out more about RIVAGE PM series. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rjqgoqj7LINYl5zGIDQ1Ai-gmRAZQwH https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rjqgoqj7LIIaMQq8E0_ANW3grHimI7n #Yamaha #YamahaProAudio #YamahaAudioversity
Yamaha Audioversity Webinar: How to Live-stream a Socially Distanced Professional Orchestra
During the Spring lockdown of 2020, Yamaha and the London Symphony Orchestra agreed to team up and maintain an active concert schedule, including a season of live-streamed symphonic performances. In this webinar, we talk with the sound and system technicians who helped to make it happen. Hear how they adapted to ensure the beautiful natural sound of a professional orchestra is captured and relayed to your ears at home. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:03:37 History of Yamaha 0:07:42 How LSO St. Luke's transformed the venue 0:15:53 How LSO St. Luke's transformed the gamelan room to gallery 0:23:38 System diagram - what components of the RIVAGE PM system has been used 0:28:03 Micing for chamber music 0:30:37 Micing for socially distanced orchestra 0:43:10 First impression of the RIVAGE PM10 0:50:39 How the video system is put together and synchronized with audio 0:53:15 Q&A 1:03:07 Next webinars Webinar held on Nov. 11th, 2020 #Yamaha #YamahaProAudio #YamahaAudioversity
Yamaha Audioversity Webinar: Mixing for House of Worship - Exploring Signal Flow
This is an archived video of a webinar with Yamaha Professional Audio and industry leading audio engineers, which is an informative real-world discussion of mixing house of worship events live in the venue and streaming for webcast. This webinar covers the following: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:07:36 Program start - Mixer Signal flow 0:12:54 Digital Mixers - Multi-channel and single channel view 0:16:36 Signal Flow 0:19:51 Gain structure explained by Harold Rubens 0:29:23 Gain structure story from Ron Cook 0:31:03 Balancing keyboard patch levels 0:36:36 Setting instrument levels 0:42:15 Inserts 0:45:08 Digital Signal Flow 0:47:39 Using an insert for dynamic processing 0:51:19 Inserting Dugan Automixer 0:53:58 Discussing digital gain 0:59:51 Digital Signal Flow 1:05:03 Q&A 1:06:03 Mixer Signal Flow Webinar held on May 15th, 2020 #Yamaha #YamahaProAudio #YamahaAudioversity
RIVAGE PM Teachers' Tips
Each Teachers’ Tips video will show you a new short-cut or give unique advice about system setup and mixer operation, all within 60 seconds. Presented by our experienced Audioversity staff, it's the quickest way to discover more about RIVAGE PM.
Latest RIVAGE PM Teachers' Tips
Teachers’ Tips #71 Scene Preview (RIVAGE PM)
Yamaha RIVAGE PM has the Preview mode. It allows you to recall any other Scene, take a look at the settings, and even edit them and update the memory without affecting the signal processing of the current scene. You can find more… https://www.yamaha.com/2/proaudio/ #Yamaha #YamahaProAudio #YamahaAudioversity
Tutorial Documents
RIVAGE PM Series Special Key Command List V4.0
This document provides various shortcut key commands.
RIVAGE PM Series Network Setup Guide
This document explains how to set up control and Dante networks for the RIVAGE PM system with system examples.
RIVAGE PM Series OSC Specifications
This document describes the connection and setup procedure for remote control using OSC protocol and lists the necessary parameter information.