Yamaha mLAN16E, i88x User Manual

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Installation Guide/Installationshandbuch/Manuel d’installation

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documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this guide and the

 

software.

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Software wie z.B. der mLAN Driver kann ohne vorherige Benachrichtigung überarbeitet und aktualisiert werden. Achten Sie darauf, auf der folgenden Website nach der neuesten Version der Software zu suchen und sie herunterzuladen.

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Contents

 

 

 

Important Notices about the CD-ROM.............................................

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Operating System (OS) ..........................................................................

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CD-ROM Installation Procedure .............................................................

4

 

 

For Windows Users...........................................................................

5

 

 

CD-ROM Contents..................................................................................

5

 

 

System Requirements for i88X/mLAN16E Software ..............................

6

 

 

Software Installation ...............................................................................

8

 

 

Connecting a Computer to an mLAN device via mLAN........................

19

 

 

Installing the Plug-in Effect (For i88X Users)........................................

25

 

 

For Macintosh Users

27

 

 

 

CD-ROM Contents................................................................................

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System Requirements for i88X/mLAN16E Software

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Software Installation .............................................................................

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Connecting a Computer to an mLAN device via mLAN........................

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Plug-in Effect ........................................................................................

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Display Messages ...........................................................................

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Troubleshooting

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For Windows users

Do not turn on the power to the mLAN devices during installation until the computer displays the following message.

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Install the software (Studio Manager, etc.). Windows: page 6; Macintosh: page 30
Install the appropriate driver on your computer, and make the necessary settings. Windows: page 9; Macintosh: page 30

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Important Notices about the CD-ROM

Operating System (OS)

The applications in this CD-ROM are provided in versions for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The installation procedure and the applications themselves differ depending on the operating system that you are using. Please refer to the appropriate installation instructions.

For Windows, see page 5~25. For Macintosh, see page 27.

CD-ROM Installation Procedure

Before breaking the seal on the software packaging, please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement at the end of this guide.

1 i88X Users: Register your product.

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For subsequent operations, refer to the owner’s manual for each software program (online help/ PDF manual).

In order to view PDF files, you will need to install Acrobat Reader in your computer (Windows: page 8; Macintosh: page 30).

4 i88X Users: Install the Plug-in Effect.

 

Most of the computer display examples in this

Windows: page 5; Macintosh: page 27

guide are taken from the English version OS/

 

5 Start up the software.

software.

 

 

Quick solutions/Reference materials

 

• Setting the sampling frequency ...........................................................................

page 19, 33

• Determining the number of mLAN audio channels..............................................

page 19, 33

• Changing the settings of the mLAN Driver...........................................................

page 15, 32

• Determining the latency .............................................................................................

page 15

• How can I delete or re-install the driver?........................................................

pages 8, 24, 32

• Connecting multiple mLAN devices.....................................................................

page 19, 33

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For Windows Users

CD-ROM Contents

Software for Windows is included on two CD-ROMs (only TOOLS for i88X/mLAN16E is included with the mLAN 16E,). Install TOOLS for i88X/mLAN16E first.

TOOLS for i88X/mLAN16E

Folder Name

Application Name

Contents

 

 

 

 

 

Acroread_

Acrobat Reader*1*2

Enables you to view each PDF manual for the applications.

 

• Open the online help by pressing the [F1] button on the computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This software includes mLAN drivers and applications required to make

 

 

 

mLAN connections between the mLAN devices and the computer.

 

 

mLAN Applications

Install the software while the power to the mLAN devices is off (page

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mLAN_

for YAMAHA

9). A single installation procedure installs all applications necessary for

 

 

mLAN Tools

mLAN communications. Software to be installed includes mLAN Auto

 

 

 

Connector and mLAN Graphic Patchbay, which are used to set up

 

 

 

audio and MIDI connections for an mLAN network.

 

 

 

 

 

Plug-in Effect (included only with i88X)

This software can be used as plug-in software within a VST compatible program.

To call up the PDF manual for each program, select [Start] [All programs] [YAMAHA VST Plugins] (the relevant software) [Online Manual].

For instructions on installing the Plug-in Effects, see page 25.

Folder Name

Application Name

Contents

 

 

 

 

 

This software reproduces the EQ and Dynamics effects built into each

 

 

channel of the YAMAHA Digital Mixing Studio 01X, and uses the

 

01X Channel

processing power of the computer for the effects.

 

You can use the Dynamics and 4-band EQ functions (that can be also

 

Module*1

 

found on Yamaha Digital Mixing consoles) as effects software. You can

 

 

 

 

also import the 01X settings, thus reproducing the songs created on

 

 

the 01X.

 

 

 

 

 

This program is used to edit the pitch of recorded vocals. More than

VST_

Pitch Fix*1

just a pitch processor, it can also be used to change the character of

the vocals. Moreover, you can use MIDI data on the host application to

 

 

control the Pitch Fix effect. For more information on setting up with the

 

 

host application, refer to the Pitch Fix PDF owner’s manual.

 

 

 

 

Vocal Rack*1

This is a multi-effect program for processing vocals. The plug-in

 

features various effects, including a high-pass filter, compressor and a

 

 

3-band equalizer.

 

 

 

 

Final Master*1

This is a multi-effect program for mastering purposes. It features a

 

compressor, limiter and soft-clip function, and allows you to split the

 

 

signal into three bands for separate multi-band processing.

 

 

 

*1 These applications are supplied with online/PDF manuals.

*2 Unfortunately, Yamaha makes no guarantee concerning the stability of these programs nor can it offer user support for them.

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About Open Plug-in Technology

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 the mLAN Graphic Patchbay

This chart shows the OPT-compatibility of mLAN Graphic Patchbay.

 

OPT levels of the client application

mLAN Graphic Patchbay operation

 

Operation support

Operation limits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIEWS (Level 3)

 

 

 

 

Yes

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROCESSORS (Level 2)

 

 

Yes

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PANELS (Level 1)

 

 

 

Yes (with limitations)

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All mLAN Graphic Patchbay functions work under the client applications of any OPT level (Panels (Level 1), Processors (Level 2), and Views (Level 3)).

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).

System Requirements for i88X/mLAN16E Software

The system requirements below are necessary for using the included software.

The system requirements below may differ slightly depending on the particular operating system.

The minimum requirements for included software not listed below may differ. For details, refer to the relevant online manual or documentation of the software.

For details on minimum requirements for each DAW (digital audio workstation) software, refer to the respective owner’s manual.

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i88X/mLAN16E (mLAN Tools 2.0/mLAN Applications for YAMAHA)

These are the total system requirements, including the audio sequencer, mLAN software and the plug-in effects.

OS

: Windows XP Professional/XP Home

 

Edition

Computer

: Intel Pentium or Celeron family pro-

 

cessor, with the S400 (400 Mbps)

 

IEEE1394 (FireWire) or i.Link termi-

 

nal (*1).

Hard Disk

: Free disk space of 250 MB (i88X)/50

 

MB (mLAN16E) or more; high-

 

speed hard disk (*2)

Recommended system (*3)

Connecting a single mLAN device to a computer peer-to-peer:

Computer

: 2.2 GHz or higher;

 

Intel Pentium 4 pro-

 

cessor

Available Memory

: 512 MB or more

Connecting a computer and three mLAN devices in an mLAN network:

Computer

: 2.6 GHz or higher;

 

Intel Pentium 4 pro-

 

cessor

Available Memory

: 512 MB or more

Minimum system requirements (*3)

Computer

: Intel Pentium 1.2 GHz

 

or Intel Celeron 1.7

 

GHz (or higher)

Available Memory

: 384 MB or more

*1 The computer must have an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) or i.Link terminal. If there is no terminal, install an IEEE 1394 interface card (PCI or PC).

For more details on system requirements and recommended PCI or PC cards, see

http://www.yamahasynth.com *2 Acrobat Reader is not included.

*3 The system requirements listed here apply when using the included software and when playing audio/MIDI data detailed below on standard sequencer software. This may differ depending the particular sequencer software you are using.

Plug-in Effect (included only with i88X)

Recommended system requirements (Connecting a single mLAN device to a computer peer-to-peer)

Fs=44.1kHz/24-bit

Audio Driver 18In/18Out (i88X), 16 In/8 Out (mLAN16E)

MIDI Driver 1In/1Out (i88X), 3 In/3 Out (mLAN16E)

16 MIDI and 12 Audio playback tracks

2 Audio recording tracks

2 Sends for Plug-in Soft Effect

10 Inserts for Plug-in Soft Effect

2 Channels for Plug-in Soft Synthesizer Latency of 5msec or less

Recommended system requirements (Connecting a computer and three mLAN devices)

Fs=44.1kHz/24-bit

Audio Driver 32In/32Out (total) MIDI Driver 4In/5Out (total)

16 MIDI and 8 Audio playback tracks

2 Audio recording tracks

2 Sends for Plug-in Soft Effect

10 Inserts for Plug-in Soft Effect

2 Channels for Plug-in Soft Synthesizer Latency of 5msec or less

Minimum system requirements Fs=44.1kHz/16bit

Audio Driver 8In/2Out (i88X), 2In/ 2Out(mLAN16E)

MIDI Driver 1In/1Out (i88X), 2In/2Out (mLAN16E)

16 MIDI and 12 Audio playback tracks

2 Sends for Plug-in Soft Effect

6 Inserts for Plug-in Soft Effect No Plug-in Soft Synthesizer Latency of about 50msec

Up to two PCI or PC cards can be used. However, you can use only one card at a time.

If you are using an IEEE1394 interface built into the computer, you can use only one IEEE1394 PCI or PC interface card.

When using a laptop or notebook computer, a builtin IEEE 1394 terminal may not be available. If this is the case, install an appropriate PC interface card.

OS

: Windows XP Professional/XP Home Edition/2000/Me/n98SE/98

To use mLAN, turn mLAN on each time you start the computer by using the mLAN icon (mLAN Manager) in the task bar (page 14).

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Software Installation

For instructions on how to install the software other than one referred to below, see page 5 in the section “CD-ROM Contents.”

Uninstall (removing the installed application)

You can remove the installed application software.Select [START] ( [Settings]) [Control Panel] [Add/Remove Programs] [Install/Uninstall], then select the application to be removed and click [Add/ Remove...]. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the application.

The button names or menus may differ depending on the computer OS.

In order to uninstall the mLAN software, the following two items must be deleted. Delete them in order, 1 then 2.

1.mLAN Applications for YAMAHA

2.mLAN Tools 2.0

For information on uninstalling the plug-in effect, see page 26.

Check beforehand the drive name (D:, E:, etc.) corresponding to the CD-ROM you are using. The drive name is indicated under the CD-ROM icon of [My computer]. (The root directory of the CD-ROM driver is indicated as D:\, E:\, etc.)

Acrobat Reader

In order to view the electronic (PDF) manuals included with each application, you’ll need to install Acrobat Reader.

• If an older version of Acrobat Reader is installed on your PC, you’ll need to uninstall it before proceeding.

1 Double-click on the “Acroread_” folder.Four different language folders will be displayed.

2 Select the language you want to use and dou- ble-click on its folder.The file “arxxx***.exe” file will be displayed. (“xxx” indicates figures and “***” indicates the selected language.)

File names with the “.exe” extension may have changed to different names than indicated here.

4 Execute the installation by following the onscreen directions.

After installation is complete, the Acrobat folder appears on your PC (in Program Files, as the default).For information on using the Acrobat Reader, refer to the Reader Guide in the Help menu.

3 Double-click on “arxxx***.exe.”

Acrobat Reader Setup Dialog box will be displayed.

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mLAN Tools 2.0 and mLAN Applications for YAMAHA

mLAN Tools 2.0 software includes a driver that enables you to connect mLAN devices to a computer. mLAN Applications for YAMAHA enables audio and MIDI signals to be transferred between a computer and mLAN devices via mLAN cables.

This software enables you to connect the i88X, mLAN16E, or 01X to a computer via mLAN. 01X users should uninstall the older version of the mLAN software before installing this software. (Refer to the 01X Installation Guide.)

Follow the steps below to install these software applications.

• For explanations on error messages, see page 39.

Preparing to install

1 Disconnect all MIDI cables that connect MIDI devices to MIDI IN/OUT connectors on the mLAN device.

2 Using an IEEE1394 (FireWire/iLink) cable, connect the mLAN device directly to the computer (without using a hub), and disconnect all other IEEE 1394-connected devices from the computer.

3 Make sure that the power to the mLAN device is turned off.

4 Start the computer and log in to the Administrator account.

If you are using the S200 data transfer rate standard (check the rear panel of your particular device, or refer to the specifications in the owner’s manual), make sure to uninstall the old version of mLAN Tools beforehand. For more information on uninstalling the software, refer to the owner’s manual for the corresponding device.

5 Select [Start] [Control Panel]. If the control panel appears as shown below, click “Switch to Classic View” in the upper left of the window.All control panels and icons will be displayed.

Proceed to the next step.

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Yamaha mLAN16E, i88x User Manual

6 Go to [System] [Hardware] [Driver Signing] [File Signature Verification], and check the radio button to the left of “Ignore -Install all files, regardless of file signature” and click [OK].

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• After completing the installation, make sure to restore the original setting if necessary.

7 Check that no “!” or “x” marks appear next to “IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers” (in [System] [Hardware] [Device Manager]). If one of these marks is shown, the mLAN (IEEE 1394/i.Link) connection cannot be used. Refer to the owner’s manual of your computer for details.

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8 Click [OK] to close the System Properties window, then click the Close button ([X]) at the top right of the window to close the Control Panel.

9 Exit from any open applications and close all open windows.

10 Insert the included CD-ROM into the CDROM drive.

Starting up the Installer for the mLAN Software

The installer will install the following two programs to your computer.

mLAN Tools 2.0

mLAN Application for YAMAHA

Use the Cancel button or Close button to quit the installation. Quitting by using the [CTR]+[ALT]+[DEL] buttons or by turning off the power while installation is in process is can result in problems since the installation is terminated without performing a proper uninstall.

11 Double-click on the “mLAN_” folder. Various files are shown, including “Setup.exe.”

12 Double-click on “Setup.exe.”

13 A series of confirmation messages appear. If there are no problems, click [OK] in each message. When finished, a “Welcome” display appears.

Installation of mLAN Tools

14 Click [Next]. The display for installing mLAN Tools appears.

15 Click [Next]. The “Destination Directory” window appears, letting you determine the desired drive and folder name for installing mLAN Tools. The destination directory is automatically set; however, if you wish to change it, click the [Browse…] button and select the desired folder (drive:\folder name). Click [Next] after making or confirming the selection.

In general, there is no need to change the destination directory.

16 Confirm the drive and folder name and click [Next] to start installation.

• To cancel the installation, click [Cancel].

17 When installation is finished, a “Completed” message appears. Click [Finish].

Proceed to the next step.

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Installation of mLAN Applications for YAMAHA (mLAN Software)

When the mLAN Tools 2.0 installation is complete, the computer automatically displays a window that enables you to start the installation of Applications for YAMAHA. Click [Next].

18 Determine the desired destination drive and folder name for installation in the “Destination Directory” window. The destination directory is automatically set; however, if you wish to change it, click the [Browse…] button and select the desired folder (drive:\folder name).

• To cancel the installation, click [Cancel].

19Confirm the drive and folder name and click [Next] to start installation.

• To cancel the installation, click [Cancel].

20 When the installation process is complete, a message will prompt you to restart the computer. Click [Next].

When canceling the installation

If you’ve cancelled an installation before it is complete, the software may not have been installed properly. Follow the instructions below to properly install the software.

1 Click on “Add or Remove Programs” in the Control Panel (page 8) and find “mLAN Applications for YAMAHA” and “mLAN Tools 2.0” in the list.

2 Delete the two programs in order: first, “mLAN Applications for YAMAHA,” then “mLAN Tools 2.0.”

3 Start installation again from step 12 (page

11).

mLAN Driver initial settings

After you restart the computer, complete the mLAN driver initial settings. Select [ON] in mLAN Manager to activate the mLAN driver (page 14).

21 A dialog box prompts you to turn on the power to the mLAN device. Connect the mLAN device to the computer, then turn on the power to the i88X and mLAN16E (or 01X).

22 Installing the mLAN device

The “Found New Hardware Wizard” window is displayed.

Check the radio button next to “Install the software automatically [Recommended],” then click [Next].

23 After you finish installing the connected mLAN device, click [OK] in the dialog box that appeared in Step 21.

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24 The “Make the driver initial settings” dialog box is displayed. Click [OK].

During Steps 25 and 26, and Steps 28 and 29, the computer displays a window indicating that you are now making the initial settings for each driver. This window also indicates the number of times the “Found New Hardware Wizard” will be displayed during the procedure. Unless you wish to cancel installation, do not close this window.

Example:

mLAN MIDI Port initial settings

28 The computer automatically displays the “Found New Hardware Wizard.” Check the radio button next to “Install the software automatically [Recommended],” then click [Next].

mLAN Network initial settings

25 The computer automatically displays the “Found New Hardware Wizard.” Check the radio button next to “Install the software automatically [Recommended],” then click [Next].

26 When the installation is complete, the computer displays a message indicating that installation is complete. Click [Finish].

27 Repeat Steps 25 and 26 until the window (indicating that you are making the mLAN Bus driver initial settings) closes.

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29 When the installation is complete, the computer displays a message of indicating that installation is complete. Click [Finish].

30 Repeat Steps 28 and 29 until the window (indicating that you are making the mLAN Stream driver initial settings) closes.

31 The computer displays a message indicating that the initial settings for mLAN driver are complete. Click [OK].

To use an audio sequencer via mLAN, you must connect the computer to the mLAN device using mLAN audio Connector or Graphic Patchbay (page 19).

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Confirming the installation

Task bar (mLAN Manager)

If the installation is successful, an mLAN icon (mLAN Manager) is added to the task bar. To call up the menu, right-click on the icon.

When using mLAN, right click on the mLAN icon (mLAN Manager) in the task bar and select “ON” (start mLAN).

ON.................... Enables mLAN operation for data transfer (Run the “mLAN Start application”).

OFF.................. Disables mLAN operation (Run the “mLAN Stop” application). You can lessen the CPU load by not using mLAN.

Driver Setup ... Starts mLAN Driver Setup (page 15).

Auto Connector ....... Starts mLAN Auto Connector (page 19).

Graphic Patchbay ... Starts mLAN Graphic Patchbay. For more information, refer to the mLAN Graphic Patchbay Online Manual.

EXIT................ This deletes the mLAN icon from the task bar, maintaining the current mLAN ON/OFF status. To display it again, select [Start] [(All) Programs] [Startup] [mLAN Manager].

To use mLAN connections, after you start the computer, right-click the mLAN icon (mLAN Manager) in the Task bar, then select [ON] to activate mLAN connections.

You can use the mLAN Driver Setup (page 15) to check whether data is being properly transmitted and received via mLAN.

When starting up the mLAN

The message below appears when mLAN is being started.

To cancel mLAN startup, click [Cancel] in the mLAN Start window. To use mLAN, right-click on the mLAN icon (mLAN Manager) in the task bar, and select [ON].

Device Manager (Operating System)

1 Select [Control Panel] from the Start menu.

2 Double-click on the System icon to call up the System Properties window.

3 Select the Hardware tab and click [Device Manager].

4 Click on the [+] mark next to “Sound, video and game controllers,” and confirm that “YAMAHA i88X” or “YAMAHA mLAN16E,” and “YAMAHA mLanBus” are listed.

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Changing settings after installation

The mLAN-related settings can be changed after installation from the mLAN Driver Setup window.

mLAN Driver Setup

(Right-click the mLAN icon in the task bar DriverSetup)

This window lets you check and change the mLAN settings for receiving/transmitting data. Make sure to close any application (DAW, etc.) using the mLAN connection before making changes.

To change the wordclock (sample rate) and the number of channels used, right-click on the mLAN icon in the task bar and start the mLAN Auto Connector and Graphic Patchbay.

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q 1394 Adapter Card ID

This indicates the particular ID of the IEEE 1394 (FireWire/iLink) interface card installed to the computer. When several cards are installed, this is used to select the desired card. Cards not recognized by the mLAN driver are not displayed.

• The correct name of the manufacturer or vendor may not be displayed depending on the particular card you are using.

w Latency

Determines the basic latency of the mLAN communications, or how quickly the data is processed after a command is issued. Choose an option appropriate to your environment.

About latency in an mLAN network

The particular configuration of your computer (processing speed, system memory size, etc.) may affect its ability to properly record and play back audio data in your audio sequencer, resulting in noise or other audio problems. In most cases, you can solve the problem by adjusting the latency (delay time).

A small latency value results in a short delay time and gives optimum response for real-time recording/playback.

A large latency value results in a long delay time, but allows for use of more audio channels and plug-in effects.

 

 

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Types of latency in an mLAN network

Audio latency (msec)

Audio latency is determined by the basic latency (selected in the mLAN Driver Setup window) and Preferred Buffer Size (specified in the ASIO mLAN Control Panel) (see below).

MIDI latency (msec)

The MIDI latency value varies with the mLAN driver version.

For information on MIDI latency of your mLAN driver version, refer to the file called “MIDI_Latency.txt.” Windows: Select [Program files | mLAN Tools | YAMAHA | MIDI_Latency.txt].

Macintosh: Locate the installed “mLAN Tools” folder, then double-click the “YAMAHA,” “Manual,” then “MIDI_Latency.txt” folder.

ASIO mLAN Control Panel

When you start the ASIO mLAN Control Panel, the system displays the following dialog box.

When using the mLAN ASIO Driver, open the ASIO Control Panel within the driver settings of the DAW software (the particular menu depends on the software you are using) and set the Preferred Buffer Size as needed.

Also, when using the mLAN WDM driver, adjust as necessary the latency value of the WDM driver (which corresponds to the latency of the ASIO driver in this chart) within the driver settings of the DAW software.

The initial setting of the Preferred Buffer Size of the mLAN ASIO driver is the smallest value.

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q Preferred Buffer Size

This parameter enables you to specify the size of the buffer inside the mLAN ASIO driver.

w Sample Size

This parameter enables you to specify the bit resolution for audio data transmission and reception.

e Latency

It indicates the audio latency value for transmission and reception.

Audio latency is determined by the basic latency (selected in the mLAN Driver Setup window) and Preferred Buffer Size (w).

r OK

Click to enable the settings and close the dialog box.

t Cancel

Click to close the dialog box without changing the settings.

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e Status

If you are using mLAN Auto Connector, this parameter indicates the current data (MIDI/ Audio) reception status (from the mLAN device to computer) of the mLAN connection. If there is an error in transmission, the computer displays an error message.

If you are using mLAN Graphic Patchbay, refer to the Graphic Patchbay Online Manual for information on the error messages.

Blue .......

Data is being properly transmitted.

Yellow ...

Only one type of data (MIDI or

 

audio) is being received.

Red ........

Error in reception.

Gray.......

No reception.

About the Information window

This window indicates the MIDI and audio data reception status (from the mLAN device to computer).

R1, R2, etc.

This indicates the data reception status. “R1” corresponds to MIDI reception while “R2 corresponds to audio reception from the mLAN device. The number of tabs shown differs depending on your particular computer configuration.

Icon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue ........

Reception is normal.

Red.........

Error in reception.

Gray........

No reception.

Receive Status

This mark indicates the order in which the data of each format is received. The symbol “o” indicates that data in the corresponding format is being received. The symbol “-” indicates that data in a different format is being received. For example, the symbol “oooooooo-” in the “Audio” field indicates that nine sequences have been received, and the first eight sequences are in the audio data format. The “Unknown” field displays symbols if sequences in unknown formats are received. These fields are blank if no mLAN data is received. If an error occurs during reception, a red warning message flashes. In this case, check the transmission device.

r Set

y EXIT

Clicking this button actually applies the settings

Click to close the dialog box.

made in this window. Changes to the settings do

 

not take effect unless [Set] is clicked.

 

t Revert

 

If you’ve made changes to the settings (but not

 

yet clicked [Set]), clicking this button restores

 

the settings made the last time [Set] was clicked.

 

Once you click [Set], [Revert] cannot be used.

 

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If the computer’s system sound is output to mLAN audio channels:

The computer’s system sound (such as an alarm sound) will be output to mLAN audio channels if the following settings are made:

The WDM driver is selected in mLAN Auto Connector or mLAN Graphic Patchbay.

mLAN WDM driver (mLAN Audio Out/In 01) has been selected for the Windows system audio device.

Follow the steps below to prevent the system sound from being output to mLAN audio channels.

• The following setting cancels output of all Wave sounds from the computer speakers.

1 Select [Start] [Control Panel] [Sounds and Audio Devices] [Voice], and click [Volume…] in the “Voice playback” section to call up the Master Volume window.

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2 Check the Mute checkbox in the Wave column.

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Connecting a Computer to an mLAN device via mLAN

This section describes the procedure for connecting a computer to a single mLAN device peer-to-peer in mLAN Auto Connector.

In mLAN Auto Connector, you can easily connect an mLAN device by setting up the wordclock and the number of audio I/O channels.

To connect multiple mLAN devices to a computer, use mLAN Graphic Patchbay. For more information on mLAN Graphic Patchbay, refer to the mLAN Graphic Patchbay Online Manual.

Noise may be generated when you connect an mLAN device in mLAN Auto Connector. Before you make connections in mLAN Auto Connector, lower the volume level of the connected device.

If you use Auto Connector after you make connections in mLAN Graphic Patchbay, the connections made in mLAN Graphic Patchbay will be cancelled.

You can also use mLAN Graphic Patchbay to connect a computer to a single mLAN device peer-to-peer.

The mLAN Auto Connector windows may appear different when certain mLAN devices are connected.

1 Connect a computer to an mLAN device using an IEEE1394 cable.

2 Right-click the YAMAHA mLAN Manager icon in the Task bar, then select [Auto Connector].

3 Set up the wordclock and specify the number of audio channels (see below), then click the [Connect] button. The computer and mLAN device are connected via mLAN.

Connecting the i88X

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q Nickname

This field indicates the nickname of the connected i88X. To change the nickname, refer to “Node Information” in the mLAN Graphic Patchbay Online Manual.

w Model Name

This parameter enables you to select an mLAN device to which you wish to make an mLAN connection in a multiple mLAN device network.

e [Update] button

Clicking this button updates the information on the mLAN devices connected to the mLAN network. Use this button when you add an mLAN device to the network while mLAN Auto Connector is running.

r [Identify] button

Clicking this button causes the i88X ACTIVE indicator to flash for a few seconds.

t Sample Rate

This parameter enables you to specify the sampling frequency (wordclock frequency).

y Wordclock Master radio buttons

These buttons enable you to specify the computer or i88X as the wordclock master.

u PC i88X

This parameter enables you to specify the number of channels of audio data routed from the computer’s audio output (mLAN driver’s audio output) into the i88X. Signals input in the i88X are output from the i88X’s OUTPUT 1-8 jacks (analog), DIGITAL STEREO COAXIAL or OPTICAL OUT jack (digital), or ADAT OUT jack (ADAT).

i [ASIO/WDM] button

Select the ASIO or WDM driver as appropriate for your environment.

With analog connections, WDM will use the last two of the selected ASIO channels. The WDM channel signals will be output from OUTPUT 7 and 8.

o PC i88X

This parameter enables you to specify the number of channels for audio data that is input at the i88X’s INPUT 1-8 jacks (analog), DIGITAL STEREO COAXIAL or OPTICAL IN jack (digital), or ADAT IN jack (ADAT) and output to the computer.

!0[Connect] button

Click this button to connect the i88X to the computer via mLAN.

!1[Cancel] button

Click this button to cancel the settings and close mLAN Auto Connector.

!2[Setup] button

Click this button to open the i88X Control Panel window, which enables you to set the wordclock transition speed.

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Connecting the mLAN16E (MOTIF ES)

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q Nickname

This field indicates the nickname of the connected mLAN16E. To change the nickname, refer to “Node Information” in the mLAN Graphic Patchbay Online Manual.

w Model Name

This parameter enables you to select an mLAN device to which you wish to make an mLAN connection in a multiple mLAN device network. When the mLAN16E is connected, select the name of the device equipped with an mLAN16E.

e [Update] button

Clicking this button updates the information on the mLAN devices connected to the mLAN network. Use this button when you add an mLAN device to the network while mLAN Auto Connector is running.

r [Identify] button

Clicking this button causes the mLAN16E ACTIVE indicator to flash for a few seconds.

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y

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!1 !2

t Sample Rate

This parameter enables you to specify the sampling frequency (wordclock frequency).

y Wordclock Master radio buttons

These buttons enable you to specify the computer or mLAN16E as the wordclock master.

u PC MOTIF ES

This parameter enables you to specify the number of channels of audio data input into the mLAN16E from the computer’s audio output (mLAN driver’s audio output).

i [ASIO/WDM] button

Select the ASIO or WDM driver as appropriate for your environment.

With the MOTIF ES, WDM will use the last two of the ASIO channels selected via “mLAN INPUT.” The WDM channel signals will be routed to the MOTIF ES as “mLAN IN 7/8CH.”

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o PC MOTIF ES

This parameter enables you to specify the number of channels of audio data input into the computer from the mLAN16E’s output.

The number of audio transmission channels and MIDI ports varies on different mLAN16E-compatible devices.

For more information on audio and MIDI connections for a MOTIF ES with an mLAN16E installed, refer to “System Examples” in the mLAN16E Owner’s Manual.

!0[Connect] button

Click this button to connect the mLAN16E to the computer via mLAN.

!1[Cancel] button

Click this button to cancel the settings and close mLAN Auto Connector.

!2[Setup] button

Click this button to open the mLAN16E Control Panel window, which enables you to set the wordclock transition speed.

Setting the wordclock transition speed (in the mLAN Control Panel)

When you click the [Setup] button in the Node Information window in mLAN Auto Connector or mLAN Graphic Patchbay, the mLAN Control Panel opens. This panel enables you to set the wordclock transition speed.

The Wordclock Transition Speed parameter enables you to specify how fast the initial wordclock setting will change to a new setting if the mLAN device is operating as a slave in an mLAN network.

Slow:

Usually, select this option.

Fast:

Select this option if the wordclock master device is referencing timecode, such as MTC, thus changing the wordclock setting.

4 Click the [Connect] button. When the mLAN16E is connected correctly, mLAN Auto Connector closes and mLAN communications begin.

If connection fails, right-click the mLAN icon in the Task bar, restart mLAN Auto Connector, then click the [Connect] button again. You do not need to restart the computer.

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Hints when using audio data (Windows)

For optimum use of the audio functions, we recommend you make the following settings. These settings minimize possible audio problems, such as drop outs, glitches and noise.

• Set the DMA mode (high-speed transfer mode) of the hard disk to on

To set the DMA mode, select [Control Panel] [System] ( [Hardware]) [Device Manager], then change the setting from [Disk drives] or [Hard disk controllers].

• Set Processor Scheduling to “Background services”

Select [Control Panel] [System] [Advanced] [Performance] [Settings] [Advanced] and check (enable) “Background services” in the “Processor scheduling” section.

• Set the Visual Effects options to “best performance”

Select [Control Panel] [System] [Advanced] [Performance] [Settings] [Visual Effects] and check (enable) “Adjust for best performance.”

• Turn Automatic Updates off

Select [Control Panel] [System] [Automatic Updates] and un-check (disable) “Keep my computer up to date.”

• Set Remote Assistance to off

Select [Control Panel] [System] [Remote] and un-check “Allow Remote Assistance invitations...”

• Enable the Classic Start menu

Right click on an empty space in the task bar and select [Properties] [Start Menu], then check (enable) “Classic Start menu.”

• Disable transition effects

Select [Control Panel] [Display] ( [Appearance]) [Effects...] button, and un-check (disable) “Use the following transition effect for menus and tooltips.”

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When the settings of the mLAN Auto Connector or Driver Setup cannot be changed, or when the program mLAN Applications for YAMAHA/mLAN Tools 2.0 cannot be uninstalled.

The message below may sometimes appear when changing the settings with mLAN Auto Connector and Driver Setup or when uninstalling.

When using the mLAN driver with a program such as an audio sequencer, the settings in mLAN Auto Connector and Driver Setup cannot be changed, and mLAN Applications for YAMAHA/mLAN Tools 2.0 cannot be uninstalled. Execute these operation only after closing all applications.

There may be times when you are unable to change the settings in mLAN Auto Connector and Driver Setup and unable to uninstall mLAN Applications for YAMAHA/mLAN Tools 2.0, even when applications are not running. This may occur in the following cases.

The WDM driver is selected in mLAN Auto Connector or mLAN Graphic Patchbay.

When the mLAN WDM driver (“mLAN Audio Out/In 01”) or “mLAN MIDI Out” is selected as the audio device in Windows.

If this is the case, follow the instructions below before changing the settings in mLAN Auto Connector and Driver Setup and/or uninstalling mLAN Applications for YAMAHA/mLAN Tools 2.0.

In some cases, when you turn on the power to the mLAN devices, Windows may automatically select mLAN Audio/ MIDI.

1 Select [Start] [Control Panel] [Sounds and Audio Devices] [Voice]. Make sure that something other than “mLAN Audio Out/In 01” is selected for the “Voice playback” and “Voice recording” settings.

2 Select [Start] [Control Panel] [Sounds and Audio Devices] [Audio]. Make sure that something other than “mLAN Audio Out/In 01” is selected for the “Sound playback” and “Sound recording” settings.

3 Select [Start] [Control Panel] [Sounds and Audio Devices] [Audio], then select any option other than the items from “mLAN MIDI OUT” through “mLAN MIDI OUT (8)” for the “MIDI Music Playback” setting.

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Installing the Plug-in Effect (For i88X Users)

1 Double-click on the “VST_” folder. Various

8 Click [Next]. In the window that appears, you

files including “Setup.exe” will be displayed.

can select the “VstPlugins” folder to which the

2 Double-click on “Setup.exe.” “Welcome to the

plug-in effect will be installed.

 

installShield Wizard” window will be displayed.

 

3 Click [Next]. In the window that appears, enter

• In order to be able to use the VST plug-in soft-

ware with the SQ01, it is necessary to check “Pro-

the User Name, Company Name, and Serial

gram Files\YAMAHA\VstPlugins.”

Number.

• If no folder is shown in the list, click [Add] then

 

select the folder from the “Browse for Folder” dia-

 

log box.

Serial number is provided in the included Users Card.

4 Click [Next]. The Registration Confirmation window will be displayed. Make sure the registration information you entered is correct, then click [Yes].

• If the information is incorrect, click [No] and return

to step 3 above.

 

5 A window for selecting plug-in effects will be

 

displayed. Select (check) the software you

 

want to install and click [Next].

9 Click [Next]. The installation starts.

6 A window appears prompting you for confir-

10 When the installation is complete, the mes-

mation of the plug-in effects to be installed.

Make sure the information is correct, then click

sage“InstallShield Wizard Complete.”

[Yes].

appears. Click [Finish].

•When you wish to change the software to be

 

installed, click [Return] and go back to step 5.

 

7 In the window that appears, you can select the

 

drive and folder to which the owner’s manual

 

(PDF file) and setup program will be installed.

 

You should avoid changing the installation

 

location.

 

• If you want to change the location, click [Browse...]

 

then select the installation location (drive and

 

folder).

 

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Using the Installed Plug-in Effect on another host application

Even after you’ve installed the plug-in effect, if you intend to use it with another VSTcompatible host application, you will need to manually copy the effect plug-in module to the “VstPlugins” folder specified by the host application.

1 Select [Start] [(All) Programs] [YAMAHA VST Plugins] [(Plug-in Effect name)] [Setup].

A “Welcome” window appears.

2 Select [Modify], then click [Next].

3 A window appears allowing you to specify the destination location to which the plug-in effect is to be copied. Select (check) the “VstPlugins” folder corresponding to the host application with which you intend to use the plug-in effect.

If you remove the checkmark from the folder for the installed host-application, you can remove the installed plug-in effect.

For details, refer to the owner’s manual of each host application.

4 Click [Next].

The copy operation is executed.

• To cancel the operation, click [Cancel].

Uninstall (removing the installed plug-in effect)

1 Select [Start] [(All) Programs] [YAMAHA VST Plugins] [(Plug-in Effect name)] [Setup].

A “Welcome” window appears.

2 Select [Remove], then click [Next].

A window appears prompting you for confirmation of the file deletion.

3 Click [OK] to remove the files.

To cancel the operation, click [Cancel].

Processing speeds of computers equipped with Pentium I processors and some computers equipped with Pentium IV processors may be reduced significantly if you use Pitch Fix and Cubase SX2.0.

If this problem occurs, download from the following URL an updated Pitch Fix Version 1.0.2 or higher: http://www.yamahasynth.com/down/index.htm

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For Macintosh Users

CD-ROM Contents

Software for Macintosh is included on two CD-ROMs (for the mLAN 16E, only TOOLS for i88X/ mLAN16E is included). Install TOOLS for i88X/mLAN16E first.

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Folder Name

Application Name

Contents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acroread_

Acrobat Reader*1*2

Enables you to view each PDF manual for the applications.

 

 

• Open the online help by pressing the [F1] button on the computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This software includes mLAN drivers and applications required to make

 

 

 

 

mLAN connections between the mLAN devices and the computer.

 

 

 

mLAN Applications

Install the software while the power to the mLAN devices is off.

 

 

 

• For installation instructions, see page 30.

 

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mLAN_

for YAMAHA

 

A single installation procedure installs all applications necessary for

 

 

 

 

mLAN Tools

 

 

 

mLAN communications. Software to be installed includes mLAN Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connector and mLAN Graphic Patchbay, which enable you to set up

 

 

 

 

audio and MIDI connections for an mLAN network.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open Music System

This software is required to transfer MIDI data (Remote Control and

 

 

 

Studio Manager data) between an mLAN device and a computer.

 

 

 

(OMS) 2.3.8*2

 

 

OMS_

• For instructions on installing, see page 31.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OMS Setup for

Contains OMS Setup files for an mLAN device (page 36).

 

 

 

YAMAHA (folder)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plug-in Effect (included only with i88X)

This software can be used as plug-in software within a VST compatible program.

For instructions on how to use the application, refer to the PDF manual.

(The destination disk you specified)/YAMAHA/Plug-in Effect/(the relevant software folder)

For instructions on installing the Plug-in Effects, see page 38.

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Folder Name*3

Application Name

Contents

 

 

 

 

This software reproduces the EQ and Dynamics effects built

 

 

 

 

into each channel of the YAMAHA Digital Mixing Studio 01X,

 

 

 

01X Channel

and uses the processing power of the computer for the effects.

 

 

 

You can use the Dynamics and 4-band EQ functions (that can

 

 

 

Module*1

 

 

 

be also found on Yamaha Digital Mixing consoles) as effects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

software. You can also import the 01X settings, thus

 

 

 

 

reproducing the songs created on the 01X.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This program is used to edit the pitch of recorded vocals. More

 

 

 

 

than just a pitch processor, it can also be used to change the

 

Mac OS 9

VST_

Pitch Fix*1

character of the vocals. Moreover, you can use MIDI data on the

 

host application to control the Pitch Fix effect. For more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information on setting up with the host application, refer to the

 

 

 

 

Pitch Fix PDF owner’s manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vocal Rack*1

This is a multi-effect program for processing vocals. The plug-in

 

 

 

features various effects, including a high-pass filter, compressor

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and a 3-band equalizer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a multi-effect program for mastering purposes. It

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Final Master*1

features a compressor, limiter and soft-clip function, and allows

 

 

 

you to split the signal into three bands for separate multi-band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

processing.

 

 

 

 

 

*1 These applications are supplied with online/PDF manuals.

*2 Unfortunately, Yamaha makes no guarantee concerning the stability of these programs nor can it offer user support for them.

*3 About Plug-in Effects compatible with Mac OS X

The following plug-in effects, which are compatible with VST and Audio Units, are included in the “Mac OS X” folder.

01X Channel Module

Pitch Fix

Vocal Rack

Final Master

Unfortunately at this time, these software effects cannot be used with the i88X/mLAN16E, since the i88X/mLAN16E audio /MIDI driver is not yet compatible with Mac OS X.

We are currently working with Apple Computer, Inc. and in the near future, the i88X/mLAN16E will be compatible with Mac OS X. For the latest information, please see the site below:

http://www.yamahasynth.com

The site also includes instructions on installing the software effects for OS X

With Macintosh notebook computers such as the iBook or PowerBook, before you start up the computer, first connect the mLAN device and mLAN cable, then turn on the power to the mLAN device.

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System Requirements for i88X/mLAN16E Software

The system requirements below are necessary for using the included software.

The system requirements below may differ slightly depending on the particular operating system.

For details on minimum requirements for each DAW (digital audio workstation) software, refer to the respective owner’s manual.

i88X/mLAN16E (including the requirements for mLAN Tools 2.0/mLAN Applications for YAMAHA)

These are the total system requirements, including the audio sequencer, mLAN Tools 2.0/mLAN Applications for YAMAHA and the plug-in effects.

OS

: Mac OS 9.2 (Mac OS X and Mac

 

Classic environment are not sup-

 

ported.)

Computer

: System having a built-in S400 (400

 

Mbps) FireWire terminal. (*1)

Hard Disk

: Free disk space of 250 MB (i88X)/50

 

MB (mLAN16E) or more; high-

 

speed hard disk (*2)

Recommended system (*3)

Connecting a single mLAN device to a computer peer-to-peer:

Computer

: G4/G3 signal proces-

 

sor 900 MHz (or

 

higher)

Available Memory

: 512 MB or more (Vir-

 

tual memory must be

 

turned off)

Connecting three mLAN devices to a computer:

Computer

: G4 1.25GHz Single

 

processor, 1GHz Dual

 

processor, or higher

Available Memory

: 512 MB or more (Vir-

 

tual memory must be

 

turned off)

Minimum system requirements (*3)

Computer

: G4 dual processor

 

450 MHz or G4/G3

 

single processor 700

 

MHz (or higher)

Available Memory

: 320 MB or more (Vir-

 

tual memory must be

 

turned off)

*1 The computer must have an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) or i.Link terminal. If there is no terminal, install an IEEE 1394 interface card (PCI or PC).

For more details on system requirements and recommended PCI or PC cards, see

http://www.yamahasynth.com *2 Acrobat Reader is not included.

*3 The system requirements listed here apply when using the included software and when playing audio/MIDI data detailed below on standard sequencer software. This may differ depending the particular sequencer software you are using.

Recommended system requirements (Connecting a single mLAN device to a computer peer-to-peer)

Fs=44.1kHz/24-bit

Audio Driver 18In/18Out (i88X), 16 In/8 Out (mLAN16E)

MIDI Driver 1In/1Out (i88X), 3 In/3 Out (mLAN16E)

16 MIDI and 12 Audio playback tracks

2 Audio recording tracks

2 Sends for Plug-in Soft Effect

10 Inserts for Plug-in Soft Effect

2 Channels for Plug-in Soft Synthesizer Latency of 5msec or less

Recommended system requirements (Connecting a computer and three mLAN devices)

Fs=44.1kHz/24-bit

Audio Driver 32In/32Out (total) MIDI Driver 4In/5Out (total)

16 MIDI and 8 Audio playback tracks

2 Audio recording tracks

2 Sends for Plug-in Soft Effect

10 Inserts for Plug-in Soft Effect

2 Channels for Plug-in Soft Synthesizer Latency of 5msec or less

Minimum system requirements Fs=44.1kHz/16bit

Audio Driver 8In/2Out (i88X), 2In/ 2Out(mLAN16E)

MIDI Driver 1In/1Out (i88X), 2In/2Out (mLAN16E)

16 MIDI and 12 Audio playback tracks

2 Sends for Plug-in Soft Effect

6 Inserts for Plug-in Soft Effect No Plug-in Soft Synthesizer Latency of about 50msec

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Up to two PCI or PC cards can be used. However, you can use only one card at a time.

If you are using an IEEE1394 interface built into the computer, you can use only one IEEE1394 PCI or PC interface card.

When using a laptop or notebook computer, a builtin IEEE 1394 terminal may not be available. If this is the case, install an appropriate PC interface card.

Plug-in Effect (included only with i88X)

OS

: Mac OS 8.6 through 9.2

 

Mac OS X 10.2

When using a PowerBook under battery power, go Apple menu [Control Panel] [Energy Saver] [Advanced Settings] (Settings for: Battery), and remove the check from the “Allow processor cycling.”

Software Installation

For instructions on how to install the software other than one referred to below, see page 27 in the section “CD-ROM Contents.”

Acrobat Reader

In order to view the electronic (PDF) manuals

3 Double-click on the “Reader Installer.”

included with each application, you’ll need to

Acrobat Reader Setup Dialog will be dis-

install Acrobat Reader.

played.

1 Double-click on the “Acroread_” folder. Three

4 Execute the installation by following the direc-

different language folders will be displayed:

tions appearing on the screen.

After installation is complete, the Acrobat

English, German, French and Japanese.

folder appears on your computer (in Hard

2 Select the language you want to use and dou-

Disk, as the default).

 

ble-click on its folder. “Reader Installer” will be

For information on using the Acrobat Reader,

displayed.

The Installer name may differ depending on

refer to the Reader Guide in the Help menu.

the language you select.

 

mLAN software and OMS

mLAN Tools 2.0 software includes a driver that enables you to connect mLAN devices to a computer. mLAN Applications for YAMAHA enables audio and MIDI signals to be transferred between a computer and mLAN devices via mLAN cables. This software enables you to connect the i88X, mLAN16E, or 01X to a computer via mLAN.

Follow the steps below to install these software applications.

For explanations on error messages, see page 39.

For information on the uninstall (removing the installed application), refer to page 32.

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