Yamaha GRAPHICPATCHBAY User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction to mLAN Graphic Patchbay . 2
Graphic View ...................................... 2
List View ............................................. 3
Using mLAN Graphic Patchbay
as a Plug-In ..................................... 4
Operational Flow.................................... 5
Starting mLAN Graphic Patchbay.......... 6
Menu Bar ................................................ 7
Tool Bar ................................................. 11
About Nodes ......................................... 13
Grayed-out Node............................... 14
Relocating a Node ............................. 15
Swapping a Grayed-Out Node ........... 16
Viewing Node Information ................ 18
Connector Information Window ........ 24
mLAN Connection Settings................... 25
Wordclock Settings ............................ 25
Connecting Node Inputs and Outputs 27
Disconnecting the Cable ................... 31
Saving and Opening an mLAN Graphic
Patchbay File or Template File...... 33
Viewing the mLAN Connection
Settings in List View ...................... 34
Connecting Connectors in List View .. 36
Disconnecting Connectors ................. 37
Keyboard Shortcuts............................... 38
Error Messages ...................................... 39
Using S200-compatible IEEE 1394
devices ........................................... 40
Troubleshooting.................................... 41
Precautions
• The mLAN Graphic Patchbay software and this owner’s manual are the exclusive copyrights of
Yamaha Corporation.
• Duplication of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is
expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.
• Duplication of commercially-available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is strictly
prohibited, except for personal use.
•Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software or doc-
umentation and is not responsible for damages that result from the use of this manual or the
software.
• The mLAN Graphic Patchbay software may be updated without notice.
You can download the latest version of the software from the following URL:
http://www.yamahasynth.com/down/index.htm
• Screen displays in this owner’s manual are intended for instructional purposes only and may
appear different than screens displayed on your computer.
• Explanations of operations in this manual are primarily based on screens that are displayed on
Windows computer systems. However, the explanations also apply to Macintosh computers.
• Company and product names in this owner’s manual are the trademarks or registered trade-
marks of their respective companies.
This owner’s manual assumes that you are already familiar with basic Windows or Macintosh
operations. If you are not, please refer to the owner’s manual that came with your Windows or
Mac OS software before using mLAN Graphic Patchbay.
For information on hardware requirements, device interconnections and the installation of the
mLAN Graphic Patchbay software, refer to the separate “Installation Guide” as well as to the
owner’s manual for the respective MIDI device.
©2004 Yamaha Corporation
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Introduction to mLAN Graphic Patchbay
mLAN Graphic Patchbay software enables you to set up and manage connections between mLAN
devices using a graphic computer interface to connect and disconnect virtual audio/MIDI connectors
and to synchronize audio/MIDI signals between mLAN devices.
In this manual, setting up audio, MIDI, and wordclock routings is referred as to as making “mLAN
connections.”
You can immediately grasp the connections in their entirety by viewing displayed mLAN system
configuration graphics. You can also intuitively change audio and MIDI signal routing and wordclock
settings, much as if you were connecting physical cables.
Graphic View
Menu and Tool bars
These bars enable you to use various functions by selecting
menu options or clicking Tool bar buttons. (pages 7 and 11)
Node
Computers and mLAN
devices in an mLAN network
are called “nodes.” These
graphics provide information
about connected nodes
(page 13).
Input and output connectors
These connectors represent virtual audio/
MIDI/wordclock inputs and outputs for
each node. You can route audio/MIDI/
wordclock signals on an mLAN network by
using the graphic user interface to connect
these connectors (page 25).
Cable
This virtual cable indicates
connected nodes in an
mLAN network.
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You can also view a list that shows the status of connections in an mLAN network. The list indicates the
status of audio and MIDI connections and enables you to modify these connections. For more
information, see page 34.
List View
Audio Out and MIDI Out sections
Provide information on audio and
MIDI output connectors on all nodes
in an mLAN network.
Audio In and MIDI In sections
Provide information on audio and MIDI input
connectors on all nodes in an mLAN network.
Destination Connector List
Indicates connections between connectors
in the Audio Out and MIDI Out sections and
input connectors.
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Using mLAN Graphic Patchbay as a
Plug-In
You can start mLAN Graphic Patchbay as either stand-alone software or as a plug-in for an Open Plugin Technology compatible application.
Open Plug-in Technology (OPT) is a new software format that enables you to control MIDI devices
from a music software sequencer. For example, OPT enables you to start and operate various parts
of your music system, such as Plug-in Board editors and mixing control editors, directly from an
OPT-compatible sequencer. OPT also makes it unnecessary to set MIDI drivers for each application,
streamlining your music production system and making all operations more convenient and
seamless.
About OPT Levels
The client application and its compatibility with OPT can be divided into three levels, as shown
below.
Level 1 (OPT Panels) provides basic support for opening and displaying OPT control
panels that can transmit data via a clients’ external MIDI connectors.
Typically, this enables basic hardware editor control panels to operate properly.
Level 2 (OPT Processors) provides support for real-time MIDI processors and panel
automation. Typically, this enables both real-time and offline MIDI effects (e.g.,
arpeggiators, transposers, etc.) to operate properly and supply automation to OPT
panels.
Level 3 (OPT Views) provides support for edit views and MIDI processors and panels
that require direct access to client sequencer storage structures.
Typically, this enables support of sophisticated MIDI edit views (e.g., list editors, auto
accompaniment, data checkers, etc.).
OPT Level Implementation for mLAN Graphic Patchbay
This chart shows OPT-compatibility of mLAN Graphic Patchbay.
mLAN Graphic Patchbay operation
OPT levels of client application
Operation support Operation limits
Views (Level 3)
Processors (Level 2)
Panels (Level 1)
All mLAN Graphic Patchbay functions work under the client applications of any OPT level (Panels
(Level 1), Processors (Level 2), and Views (Level 3)).
NOTE
Certain operations may not work as expected if there is no corresponding
function in the client application (sequencer, etc.). The highest level of
implementation for the client application is indicated in the OPT logo (which
appears along with the version information in the application).
Yes None
Yes None
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Operational Flow
1. Connect the computer and mLAN devices using the IEEE1394 cables.
2. Start mLAN Graphic Patchbay (page 6).
3. Set up wordclock on the mLAN network (page 25).
4. Configure the routing of audio and MIDI signals on the mLAN network (page 25).
5. Specify the audio and MIDI inputs and outputs as per the owner’s manual for your
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), audio sequencer, and/or connected devices.
For subsequent steps, refer to the owner’s manual for the software and connected devices.
Page reference
•To change the sampling frequency (Sample Rate)..........................................................See page 19.
•To set the number of audio channels for mLAN transmission
.........................................................................................See page 19 and 21.
•To change the nickname for the mLAN devices (nodes) or connectors .......................See page 21.
•To set the mLAN Driver Setup parameters.....................................................................See page 20.
•To change the latency .....................................See the section regarding connecting the computer
and mLAN devices in the Installation Guide.
•If the computer and mLAN devices are unable to communicate .................................See page 41.
If multiple IEEE1394 interface cards have been installed on the computer:
mLAN Graphic Patchbay cannot simultaneously operate mLAN devices connected to multiple
IEEE1394 interface cards.
• Windows
Before you start mLAN Graphic Patchbay, select in the mLAN Driver Setup window the IEEE1394
interface card you wish to use (page 20).
• Macintosh
Connect an mLAN device to a single IEEE1394 interface card.
If multiple IEEE1394 cards have been installed in the computer, a computer node for each card will
be displayed in the Graphic Patchbay screen. However, you can make an mLAN connection (page 25)
only for the node representing the card that is connected to an mLAN device.
To find out which IEEE1394 card (connected to an mLAN device) corresponds to which node, check
the [Vendor] name displayed in [1394 Adapter Card ID] in “mLAN Driver Setup.” (page 20)
NOTE
If you cannot make an mLAN connection for some reason, make sure that the
IEEE1394 card (connected to the mLAN device) has been selected in the OMS
Setup and ASIO mLAN Control Panel windows. (Refer to “Changing the
Settings after Installation” and “OMS Setup” in the Installation Guide.)
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Starting mLAN Graphic Patchbay
After you successfully install mLAN Graphic Patchbay, follow the steps below to start the application.
• For Windows Users
1. Right click the YAMAHA mLAN Manager icon ( ) in the Task bar to display a popup menu, then select [ON] in the menu.
2. Select [Graphic Patchbay] in the same menu.
NOTE
Refer to the owner’s manual for the client application for details on starting the mLAN Graphic
Patchbay when using it as a plug-in(page 4).
If the YAMAHA mLAN Manager icon does not appear in the Task bar, click the
[Start] button, then select [Programs | mLAN Tools | mLAN Manager]. The Task
bar now indicates the YAMAHA mLAN Manager icon.
• For Macintosh Users
Open the “mLAN Tools” folder, then click the “mLANGraphicPatchbay” icon.
mLAN Graphic Patchbay will start.
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Menu Bar
The Menu bar contains various editing and setup function commands. Click the desired menu name to
display the appropriate pull-down menu, then choose the command you wish to apply. Unavailable
commands are grayed-out.
File Menu
This menu enables you to store the current mLAN Graphic Patchbay settings in a file or template file
and retrieve the stored settings. For more information on files and template files, refer to page 33.
NOTE
New
Creates a new default mLAN connection configuration and updates the graphic information. Select
this option to configure a new mLAN network.
Open
Opens an existing mLAN Graphic Patchbay (*.ymp) file and retrieves the stored mLAN connection
settings.
File names and template file names on Macintosh computers do not include an
extension.
Save
Saves the current settings by overwriting the current mLAN Graphic Patchbay file (*.ymp).
Save As
Saves the current mLAN connection settings in a new file under a new name. You can also save an
existing file as a new file under a new name.
Open Template File
Opens an existing mLAN Graphic Patchbay template file (*.ymt).
Save Template File
Saves the current mLAN template file in a new template file under a new name. You can also save an
existing template file as a new file under a new name.
Exit
Closes mLAN Graphic Patchbay. This option is unavailable if you are using mLAN Graphic Patchbay
as a plug-in for the host application.
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