Yamaha Japan has launched a new range of PM consoles, the PM10 digital mixing console. It’s been more than a decade now since Yamaha first released the PM series of consoles from the PM1D and PM5D, which were some of the consoles that defined the digital console market at the time.

This evolution sees a collaboration between RND & SILK. Immaculate models of the RND transformer circuitry and renowned SILK processing have been created using Yamaha’s VCM technology. The SILK processing feature includes selectable Red & Blue characteristics and continuously fluctuating Texture knob that eases sonic shaping right at the input stage.

The channel EQ and dynamics have been notably upgraded, where the input channels feature a 4-band full parametic EQ, while the output channels are decked with 8-band full parametic EQ, with three newly developed algorithms plus the classic Yamaha Legacy algorithm.

The new Precise algorithm includes Q parameters on the low and high shelving filters that allow filter overshoot to be flexibly controlled for added musical impact. An Intrusive algorithm has been designed for the most musical response, and the Smooth algorithm offers smooth, natural control while retaining the fundamental character of the source.

Two Dynamics stages are provided, each functioning as a gate, compressor, ducker, or de-esser as required. Two compressor types are included: Legacy Comp features standard Yamaha digital console compressor characteristics, and Comp260, a VCM model of a popular analog comp/limiter from the mid-70s.

A total of 45 plug-ins are available for creative processing, with substantially increased processing power. New and noteworthy are plug-ins created in collaboration with Rupert Neve Designs, TC Electronic, and Eventide.

Collaboration with Rupert Neve Designs has resulted in the Rupert EQ 773, Rupert Comp 754, Rupert EQ 810,” and “Rupert Comp 830, all VCM models of Neve designed outboard devices from the 70s and 80s. All four models deliver the gloriously musical vintage outboard sound still favoured by many discerning engineers.

The alliance with TC Electronic has resulted in the inclusion of two new reverb plug-ins: the VSS4HD room simulation reverb that offers a multitude of reflection settings with musical-sounding reverb processing capabilities, and the NON LIN2 plug-in that can function as an envelope-filtered gate reverb without requiring a trigger.