Season's Greetings from
Some of my friends at Yamaha Japan:
Yoshi Tsugawa
Mizuyuki Shirai
Ted Morikawa
Software engineers worked for M7CL V2 with myself:
Takashi Suzuki
Ryoji Tanji
Atsuo Hamada
Yasuyoshi Nakajima
Masanobu Ando
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
We have had many inquires about our 2010 Training Schedule lately, so I thought I would post a note here! Our free training seminars are hosted outside of our Buena Park, CA office between April and November. Between December and March, the majority of our classes are held at our Buena Park office.
Jose and I are currently in the process of working out our travel and class schedule for next year. If you would like to stay updated on our schedule, please subscribe to our Google calendar. Tentative dates will be posted there first and will not post to the Yamaha website until all details (i.e. location, catering, etc) have been finalized. If you would like us to consider your City or facility for a seminar location, please submit your request to ycats@yamaha.com.
Jose and I are currently in the process of working out our travel and class schedule for next year. If you would like to stay updated on our schedule, please subscribe to our Google calendar. Tentative dates will be posted there first and will not post to the Yamaha website until all details (i.e. location, catering, etc) have been finalized. If you would like us to consider your City or facility for a seminar location, please submit your request to ycats@yamaha.com.
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Applications are now being accepted for the M7CL Training Seminars on January 12, 2010 and January 13, 2010 in Southern California. Please click here for more information and to apply for the class. You will find the link to the application at the bottom of the information page.
See you soon!
See you soon!
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Thank you to all who joined us for the seminars in Buena Park, CA. These were our last seminars of the year....definitely a session to remember! =)
Please continue to check the calendar at the bottom of this page for updates on our 2010 seminars. We look forward to seeing you next year!
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- November 17, 2009
PM5D Scene Management and Expansion Seminar -- November 18, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- November 19, 2009
Please continue to check the calendar at the bottom of this page for updates on our 2010 seminars. We look forward to seeing you next year!
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- November 17, 2009
PM5D Scene Management and Expansion Seminar -- November 18, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- November 19, 2009
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Thank you to all who joined us in Toronto! We hope that you enjoyed the classes just as much as we did. Until next time!
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- November 3, 2009
PM5D Scene Management and Expansion Seminar -- November 4, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- November 5, 2009
Digital Mixing 101 Seminar -- November 6, 2009
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- November 3, 2009
PM5D Scene Management and Expansion Seminar -- November 4, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- November 5, 2009
Digital Mixing 101 Seminar -- November 6, 2009
Thank you to all who attended the Digital SR Systems 101 and M7CL seminars in Montreal. Jose and I had a great time visiting the city and sharing the day with all of you. We look forward to seeing you again!
Digital SR Systems 101 -- October 27-28, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- October 29, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- October 30, 2009
Digital SR Systems 101 -- October 27-28, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- October 29, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- October 30, 2009
Thursday, 19 November 2009
A new version of Studio Manager, which is compatible with Windows 7 and Mac Snow Leopard was recently released. You can download the new versions of the software here. Also, please be sure to download the latest versions of the USB-Midi Driver and DME-N Network Driver if you do not have them already.
Friday, 30 October 2009
Jose and I had a great time in NY and NJ this October. We would like to say thanks to the guys Boulevard Production Specialists and Dale Pro Audio for helping us put these classes together. We hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. Until next year!
M7CL Training Seminar -- 10/20/2009 (Dale Pro Audio)
M7CL Training Seminar -- 10/22/2009 (Boulevard Production Specialists)
M7CL Training Seminar -- 10/20/2009 (Dale Pro Audio)
M7CL Training Seminar -- 10/22/2009 (Boulevard Production Specialists)
Sunday, 11 October 2009
The YCATS team will host a round of seminars in Montreal and Toronto in the next few weeks. The Digital SR Systems 101 and M7CL Training seminars will be held in Montreal during the week of October 26, 2009. While the PM5D Operational Training, PM5D Scene Management and Expansion, M7CL Training, and Digital Mixing 101 Seminars will be held in Toronto during the week of November 1, 2009. If you would like more information on the classes being offered, please click on the link below. The link to the application can be found at the bottom of the description page. See you soon!
Digital SR Systems 101
Digital Mixing 101
PM5D Training Seminars
M7CL Training Seminar
Digital SR Systems 101
Digital Mixing 101
PM5D Training Seminars
M7CL Training Seminar
Saturday, 10 October 2009
Jose and I had a great time again this year in Minneapolis. Unfortunately, we did not get a chance to visit Chinolatino Restaurant again. Instead we had a great dinner at Jake's favorite Greek Restaurant....O-pah!!!
Thank you to all who joined us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- September 30, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- October 1, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- October 2, 2009
Thank you to all who joined us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- September 30, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- October 1, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- October 2, 2009
Friday, 9 October 2009
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Dallas! Jose and I had a great time as always and we look forward to seeing you again next time.
M7CL Training Seminar -- September 22, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- September 23, 2009
Digital Mixing 101 Seminar -- September 24, 2009
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- September 25, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- September 22, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- September 23, 2009
Digital Mixing 101 Seminar -- September 24, 2009
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- September 25, 2009
Friday, 25 September 2009
Applications are now open for the M7CL Seminars in New York and New Jersey. In addition, we still have a few spots left for the classes in Minneapolis. To apply for one of the seminars, please click on the links below and scroll to the bottom.
See you soon!
M7CL Training Seminar (Minneapolis, New York, New Jersey)
PM5D Operational Training Seminar (Minneapolis)
See you soon!
M7CL Training Seminar (Minneapolis, New York, New Jersey)
PM5D Operational Training Seminar (Minneapolis)
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Jose and I would like to thank everyone who joined us in Chicago. We had a great time hosting the classes and we hope that you enjoyed them as much as we did! See you next time.
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- September 1, 2009
PM5D Scene Management and Expansion Seminar -- September 2, 2009
M7CL Seminar -- September 3, 2009
M7CL Seminar -- September 4, 2009
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- September 1, 2009
PM5D Scene Management and Expansion Seminar -- September 2, 2009
M7CL Seminar -- September 3, 2009
M7CL Seminar -- September 4, 2009
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Today, Yamaha posted a list of compatible USB devices on the Yamaha Pro Audio website. Please click on the link below for more information.
USB Compatibility List
USB Compatibility List
The Yamaha Commercial Audio Training Staff will be hosting a round of seminars during the week of September 28th, 2009. Seminars being hosted that week include the M7CL Training Seminar and the PM5D Operational Training Seminar.
Please click on the links above for more information. The link to the application can be found at the bottom of the description page. See you in Minneapolis!
Please click on the links above for more information. The link to the application can be found at the bottom of the description page. See you in Minneapolis!
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
The Yamaha Commercial Audio Training Staff will be hosting a round of seminars during the week of September 20th, 2009. Seminars being hosted that week include the M7CL Training Seminar, Digital Mixing 101 Seminar, and the PM5D Operational Training Seminar.
Please click on the links above for more information. The link to the application can be found at the bottom of the description page. See you in Dallas!
Please click on the links above for more information. The link to the application can be found at the bottom of the description page. See you in Dallas!
Friday, 4 September 2009
The new release (firmware V2.03) is going to resolve the issue which has been reported on ProSoundWeb or other place.
Please check its release note and update your console.
M7CL V2 Editor is also updated (V2.5.1). Please remember to update both the firmware and the Editor to make them work together correctly.
Thank you for supporting our product,
Shaun
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
How is that for an attention grabber?!! There was no fire and everyone is safe. But the importance of a proper power supply can never be understated.
We were setting up for our seminar like usual and throughout the morning, there was a funny smell near one of the consoles. It is a little chilly here right now, so we thought the smell might be coming from the heaters, which had just kicked in. We finished most of our setup around 11:50am, but the overhead camera just didn't want to work. So we ended up troubleshooting for another hour and a half.
Right before we go to leave for lunch, Jose noticed that the weird smell was a lot stronger, and it was now starting to smell like something was burning. What does a good tech do when things don't feel right? They go looking for the problem. So like good tech's, we began hunting for the source. The smell seemed to be pretty strong around the teachers console. Jose jumped on some cases to smell the vents, I went low, behind the teachers console near the spider box. While on the ground, I look over at the spider box plug and notice it is not quite in the wall all the way and decided to plug it in completely. As soon as I touched the cable, SPARKS! Bright yellow sparks and a little smoke. Mike Eiseman touched the plug and man was it HOT! Looks like we found the source of that weird smell!!!
This picture was taken with the camera on my phone, but you get the idea. The plug for the rental spider box was old and probably should have been repaired long ago. It looked as though the the insulation had worn through on the two hot legs. They probably touched and started to overheat. Had we not stuck around to troubleshoot the camera, there is a good chance things would have been bad. Really bad.
So what's the lesson?
1) If something smells like it's burning, find the source! FAST!!!
2) Proper maintenance of your gear, especially anything power related, is the #1 key to a successful event.
We were setting up for our seminar like usual and throughout the morning, there was a funny smell near one of the consoles. It is a little chilly here right now, so we thought the smell might be coming from the heaters, which had just kicked in. We finished most of our setup around 11:50am, but the overhead camera just didn't want to work. So we ended up troubleshooting for another hour and a half.
Right before we go to leave for lunch, Jose noticed that the weird smell was a lot stronger, and it was now starting to smell like something was burning. What does a good tech do when things don't feel right? They go looking for the problem. So like good tech's, we began hunting for the source. The smell seemed to be pretty strong around the teachers console. Jose jumped on some cases to smell the vents, I went low, behind the teachers console near the spider box. While on the ground, I look over at the spider box plug and notice it is not quite in the wall all the way and decided to plug it in completely. As soon as I touched the cable, SPARKS! Bright yellow sparks and a little smoke. Mike Eiseman touched the plug and man was it HOT! Looks like we found the source of that weird smell!!!
This picture was taken with the camera on my phone, but you get the idea. The plug for the rental spider box was old and probably should have been repaired long ago. It looked as though the the insulation had worn through on the two hot legs. They probably touched and started to overheat. Had we not stuck around to troubleshoot the camera, there is a good chance things would have been bad. Really bad.So what's the lesson?
1) If something smells like it's burning, find the source! FAST!!!
2) Proper maintenance of your gear, especially anything power related, is the #1 key to a successful event.
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Those of you who follow our blog know that Jose loves desserts! A few weeks ago, we were in Northern Kentucky hosting a week of seminars. If you ever visit the area, the locals will tell you that their are three things you MUST try:
1) Skyline Chili
2) Goetta and
3) Graeter's
Jose and I tried Skyline and Graeter's, and we definitely were not disappointed. Especially after having the ice cream at Graeter's. I had the Buckeye Blitz and it was fan-freaking-tastic! Jose had...well, it might be easier to say what he didn't have. I mean, just look at the picture below. Doesn't he look happy?!!
People often ask, "What would it take for you to host a seminar at our location?" Well, there are a lot of variables that go into the decision making process. I'm not saying that sending Jose a pint of Graeter's ice cream would help, But it might increase your odds!!!* ;-D
* I should probably add in some lawyer speak so I don't get in trouble. Decisions on where to host our seminars are based solely on the needs of our District Managers and the availablility of the Training Department Staff. We do not accept gifts in exchange for goods or services. No matter how tasty those gifts may be.
1) Skyline Chili
2) Goetta and
3) Graeter's
Jose and I tried Skyline and Graeter's, and we definitely were not disappointed. Especially after having the ice cream at Graeter's. I had the Buckeye Blitz and it was fan-freaking-tastic! Jose had...well, it might be easier to say what he didn't have. I mean, just look at the picture below. Doesn't he look happy?!!
People often ask, "What would it take for you to host a seminar at our location?" Well, there are a lot of variables that go into the decision making process. I'm not saying that sending Jose a pint of Graeter's ice cream would help, But it might increase your odds!!!* ;-D * I should probably add in some lawyer speak so I don't get in trouble. Decisions on where to host our seminars are based solely on the needs of our District Managers and the availablility of the Training Department Staff. We do not accept gifts in exchange for goods or services. No matter how tasty those gifts may be.
Jose and I had a great time at the University of Northern Kentucky. Thank you to all who attended the seminars! We look forward to seeing you again.
Oh, and just in case you were wondering...we finally ate at Skyline. Let me tell you man, there is nothing in the world like a 4-way with beans and a cheese coney!!! Definitely looking forward to the next trip.
Until next time!
Digital SR Systems 101 -- August 11-12, 2009
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- August 13, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- August 14, 2009
Oh, and just in case you were wondering...we finally ate at Skyline. Let me tell you man, there is nothing in the world like a 4-way with beans and a cheese coney!!! Definitely looking forward to the next trip.
Until next time!
Digital SR Systems 101 -- August 11-12, 2009
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- August 13, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- August 14, 2009
Friday, 14 August 2009
Thank you to all who attended the seminars at the University of Maryland. Jose and I had a great time with the class and you guys had some great questions. I hope you are all out putting your new knowledge to use. We look forward to seeing you again next time!!!
We'd also like to thank Jamie and the students who helped us. You guys rock!
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- August 5, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- August 6, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- August 7, 2009
We'd also like to thank Jamie and the students who helped us. You guys rock!
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- August 5, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- August 6, 2009
M7CL Training Seminar -- August 7, 2009
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Thank you for waiting. Please go to yamahaproaudio.com and download the firmware and new Editor software V2.5.0.
Save your data to a USB memory device first, then, upgrade your console.
Your data of version 1 console can be loaded to your V2 console and V2 Editor.
Please let me know if you find any good or bad thing with the new system.
Thank you!
Save your data to a USB memory device first, then, upgrade your console.
Your data of version 1 console can be loaded to your V2 console and V2 Editor.
When you store your data with the V2 console/Editor, it will be converted to V2 data format. And it is not compatible with V1 console or V1 Editor.
V1 Editor is for V1 console. When you upgrade your console to V2, you need to install V2 Editor to use with the console.
Please let me know if you find any good or bad thing with the new system.
Thank you!
Thursday, 16 July 2009
Dear M7CL users,
I have update about M7CL V2 development status for you.
It is almost ready to be released to everyone who is waiting for it. Please keep your eyes on www.yamahaproaudio.com where the firmware and new Editor software to be uploaded.
I'll post some preview comments here on the new features next week.
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Thursday, 25 June 2009
I came to the office late this morning because I watched a news program on TV.
Every TV channel in Japan was reporting Michael Jackson's death. He is still a big pop star in Japan.
He was a big star for me too from "Beat it". Everyday I checked radio program and set a cassette tape to my boom box to record his songs. He and Cyndi Lauper were two big stars introduced American pop music to me.
He will be remembered with his songs forever.
I have to remember two of our friends who worked with MJ.
How are you doing, Randy and Chris?
Every TV channel in Japan was reporting Michael Jackson's death. He is still a big pop star in Japan.
He was a big star for me too from "Beat it". Everyday I checked radio program and set a cassette tape to my boom box to record his songs. He and Cyndi Lauper were two big stars introduced American pop music to me.
He will be remembered with his songs forever.
I have to remember two of our friends who worked with MJ.
How are you doing, Randy and Chris?
The PM5D and M7CL Seminars being hosted in Portland, Or are now available for registration. Please click on the links below to apply. We look forward to seeing you there!
PM5D Seminar Descriptions (Application links at the bottom of the page)
M7CL Seminar Description (Application links at the bottom of the page)
PM5D Seminar Descriptions (Application links at the bottom of the page)
M7CL Seminar Description (Application links at the bottom of the page)
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Hello all! Sorry for the delay in posting the photos. Between my computer problems and Jose's....this took way too long. But here they are!
Thank you to all who attended. We look forward to seeing you again!
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- May 18, 2009
PM5D Scene Management and Expansion -- May 19, 2009
M7CL Seminar -- May 20, 2009
M7CL Seminar -- May 21, 2009
Thank you to all who attended. We look forward to seeing you again!
PM5D Operational Training Seminar -- May 18, 2009
PM5D Scene Management and Expansion -- May 19, 2009
M7CL Seminar -- May 20, 2009
M7CL Seminar -- May 21, 2009
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Nashville is one of my favorite cities to go back when on tour.May was a special time for us to go back after around a year and a half away from Nashville.
Our PM5D seminar brought a lot of new people.
We really had a great time and we hope we don't have to wait one more year before getting back.
Thanks to all of you.
Thursday, 14 May 2009
On May 5 and 6th, 2009 we conducted a Digital SR Systems seminar in Nashville, TN. The two day seminar covered every part of the the audio signal chain. Input devices, output devices and everything in between!Jose and I were joined by Mr. Joe Rimstidt and Mr. Lloyd Kinkade, members of the Yamaha Commercial Audio Speaker Team and Mr. Doug Gould of Shure, Inc. In addition, we were fortunate to have Mr. Chris Taylor stop by the class, answer a few questions, and share his experience.
Thank you to all who attended the seminar. And a special thanks to the guys that helped us put the class together. We look forward to seeing you all again soon!
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Last week, we were in Nashville for another round of seminars. We were joined by Mr. Joe Rimstidt, and Mr. Lloyd Kinkade, members of the Yamaha Commercial Audio Speaker Team. Lloyd and Joe were on hand to help us teach the Digital SR 101 Seminar and to conduct demo's of Yamaha and NEXO speakers. The event was well attended thanks to the guys at Millar Electronics and our local Distric Manager, Mr. Chris Hinson.Thank you to all who attended. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Thank you to all who attended our M7CL seminars last week in New York. We had a great time hosting the class and we hope that all of you enjoyed it just as much as we did.
We'd also like to say thanks to everyone at Carrol Music. Your facility was in excellent condition, the staff was always willing to help out, and everyone did a great job making us feel at home. What a great way to start the tour!
Until next time!
April 30, 2009
May 1, 2009
We'd also like to say thanks to everyone at Carrol Music. Your facility was in excellent condition, the staff was always willing to help out, and everyone did a great job making us feel at home. What a great way to start the tour!
Until next time!
April 30, 2009
May 1, 2009
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