Like I’ve previously said in my other post (AmpliTube for iPhone/iPad), developers seem to be thrilled by the whole iPad / mobile music production. This explains the speed that apps for iPhones & iPads are being developed. And indeed, mobile music production is a new sector of the market that is yet to be exploited. And in my opinion, this is just the begining.
Making music on-the-go is fun you know… it’s nice to sketch some beats for example, while riding the subway to work. I hope that in the near future all big developers will release their apps for mobile use. On to the subject now…
StageMix provides remote control of M7CL functions via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere within wireless range. The software has been specifically designed to allow engineers to adjust monitor mixes from the performers’ positions on stage, directly controlling mix parameters via the iPad rather than having to rely on verbal directions to a second engineer.
The result is better mixes in less time: a huge advantage during high-pressure pre-show setup. StageMix does not provide remote control of all M7CL parameters, but is focused on the requirements for adjusting monitor mixes on stage.
Full Specifications
Mixer Window
The main page of the StageMix is called the “Mixer” window. It shows the EQ curve, CUE and ON buttons, fader and level meters, and channel names for eight adjacent channels. Across the top of the screen, all Input, Mix and Matrix level meters and faders are displayed in blocks of eight. This is the “Navigation/Meter Bridge”. Press any of these blocks to select which channels are viewed in the fader strips below.
EQ Editing
One band of EQ can be adjusted at a time. Press one of the green circles to select the band, and it will be highlighted yellow. EQ bands in StageMix are labelled as follows:
- HP = HPF (input channels only)
- 1 = Low Band
- 3 = High-Mid Band
- 4 = High Band
Controllable Parameters
- Sends on faders
- Input Channel Faders
- Input Channel On/Off
- Input Channel Parametric EQs
- Input Channel Cue
- Mix Master Faders
- Mix Bus On/Off
- Mix Bus Parametric EQs
- Mix Bus Cue
- Last Cue/Mix Cue Mode
- Clear All Cues
- Graphic EQs (*)
Requirements
To run M7CL StageMix you need an iPad (doh!), wireless connection from the iPad to a WiFi access point, Ethernet connection from the WiFi access point to the M7CL.
Availability
Yamaha M7CL StageMix is available for purchase in Apple’s AppStore. For more details, visit Yamaha Homepage. (yamahaproaudio.com)
