TF Series Update V4.0 Takes TouchFlow Operation™ to New Heights
March 28, 2019. Shizuoka, Japan. - Yamaha TF series digital mixers with intuitive touch-panel operation gain enhanced control and versatility with software update version 4.0.
Software update V4.0 adds a Selected Channel View that provides access to the main parameters for the currently selected input channel in a single display. Combined with the mixer’s Touch & Turn Knobs, this new view provides even more intuitive, efficient operation. V4.0 also adds a scene fade time function that offers new flexibility for scene management, particularly in theatrical applications. Support for DZR-D and DXS-XLF-D series speakers has been expanded with speaker amp mute control directly from the mixer display.
The Yamaha research and development team has cooperated closely with microphone and IEM manufacturers, as well as a large number of sound engineers, to create an ample selection of new QuickPro Presets™ for a variety of microphones, in-ear monitors, and speakers. The new presets include in-ear monitors from Westone Laboratories, a producer of universal and custom fit models that are highly regarded by users of all levels around the world. These powerful presets make it easier for novice engineers to achieve great sound, while reducing the amount of time experienced engineers need to spend on setup.
| Manufacturer | Additional Presets |
|---|---|
| FitEar | Pro Audio 334, Pro Audio 335, Pro Audio 335DW |
| Sennheiser | e902, e904, e906 |
| Shure | SE112, SE215, SE315, SE425, SE535, SE846 |
| Ultimate Ears | UE6, UE18+, UE Live |
| Westone Laboratories | UM10, UM20, UM30, UM50, AM10, AM20, AM30, ES10, ES20, ES30, ES50, ES60, ES80 |
| Yamaha | EAD10, DZR series, DXR series, DSR series, DBR series |
The TF StageMix iPad app also gets an upgrade, allowing control of playback from and recording to a USB storage device connected to the mixer. The TF StageMix update also adds User Defined Button functionality to the iPad, for enhanced remote-control versatility.
Comment from Karl Cartwright, Westone Laboratories Product Development
“Westone is thrilled and honored to have had the opportunity to work with Yamaha and include the presets for our custom-fit and universal-fit in-ear monitors to the TF Series of mixers. The complete range of Westone products is represented (we couldn’t be more excited) including our ES Series of custom-fit models, and both the UM Series, and the revolutionary AM Series of passive-ambient monitors. The QuickPro presets offered in the Yamaha TF Series allow engineers to quickly and easily set a starting point for their IEM mix.”
About Westone Laboratories:
Westone Laboratories has more than 60 years of experience delivering premium in-ear solutions for critical listening applications. Westone is one of the largest manufacturer of custom ear pieces in the world and was the first to design and manufacture a balanced armature driver earphone.
Comment from Yoshi Tsugawa, Yamaha Pro Audio General Manager
“Regular updates to the TF series give users evolved features and control, offering improved compatibility with a growing range of applications. Version 4.0 takes operability to a higher level with a new Selected Channel View display, and a powerful selection of new QuickPro Presets™ that provide easy, efficient operation for users of all levels. Above all, we are delighted to have been able to work with Westone Laboratories on new QuickPro Presets for their outstanding in-ear monitors. Yamaha will continue to collaborate with influential industry leaders in order to give our customers features, performance, and control that ideally suit their working needs.”