CSV V4.1 IMPORT / EXPORT

Export Channel Names to
Your Yamaha CL or QL

Native .CLF binary and CSV import and export for Yamaha CL and QL. CL1, CL3, CL5, QL1, QL5. Channel names, colors, icons, verified stereo relationships, and Unicode names use the same launch claim shape as every shipped desk.


What's Supported

load·in imports and exports native .CLF console files and CSV V4.1 name lists. The public launch surface is channel names, colors/icons where supported, verified stereo relationships, and preserved unedited file data.

File Format
CSV V4.1
Full import and export
Models Supported
11
CL1, CL3, CL5, QL1, QL5
Character Limit
8 characters
Per channel on scribble strips
Unicode
Full support
Japanese, Korean, Chinese names work natively

Supported Models and Channel Counts

Model Mono Inputs Stereo Inputs Series
CL1488CL
CL3648CL
CL5728CL
QL1328QL
QL5648QL

How It Works

1

Build your stage plot

Open load·in and build your stage plot. Add instruments, assign channel names, set colors. The input list auto-generates from your stage layout.

2

Export CSV for your model

Go to Files tab, tap Export Console File, and select your specific Yamaha model (CL1, CL3, CL5, QL1, QL5, etc.). Download the CSV file.

3

Load via USB or CL/QL Editor

Copy the CSV to a FAT32 USB drive and import on the console via SceneImport. Or open CL/QL Editor, import the CSV, and push the scene to the console over the network.

4

Channel names appear on the desk

Channel names populate on the touchscreen and scribble strips. Colors map to the Yamaha palette automatically. No manual entry.


Full Unicode Support

The Yamaha CL and QL series natively support Unicode text on their touchscreens and scribble strips. load·in preserves Unicode characters in the CSV export, so channel names in any language work correctly without any encoding issues.

Channel names in any language

Kick · Snare · OH L · OH R
ボーカル · キーボード · ドラム
보컬 · 기타 · 드럼

Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and all other Unicode characters render natively on Yamaha consoles.


Color Mapping

load·in automatically maps instrument categories to the Yamaha color palette. The Yamaha palette differs slightly from other consoles. load·in picks the closest available color for each instrument category, prioritizing readability on the touchscreen. Drums get warm colors, vocals get cool colors, DI inputs get neutral tones.

When you import a Yamaha CSV, the original color assignments are preserved and displayed in load·in. When you export, colors are mapped back to the nearest Yamaha palette entry.


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Japanese or Korean channel names?
Yes. The Yamaha CL and QL series natively support full Unicode, including Japanese, Korean, and Chinese characters. load·in preserves Unicode characters in the CSV export, so channel names in any language work correctly on the console's touchscreen and scribble strips.
Will load·in support more Yamaha consoles?
More Yamaha models coming soon. load·in currently supports the CL and QL series with .CLF binary and CSV import/export. Pro users get every new console format automatically.
Channel names are cut off on the scribble strips. What happened?
Yamaha CL/QL scribble strips have an 8-character limit. load·in auto-abbreviates longer names for the export. "Kick Drum" becomes "Kick", "Overhead L" becomes "OH L". Review the exported CSV to confirm the abbreviations work for your setup.
Can I import an existing Yamaha scene into load·in?
Yes. Export a CSV or CLF from your CL/QL Editor or from the console via USB. Import it into load·in under Files → Import Console File. load·in reads the supported launch surface and populates your input list.

Other supported consoles: X32/M32 · More consoles on the way

Stop typing channel names on the touchscreen.

Build your stage plot, export a CSV, and load it on your Yamaha.

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