Yamaha N8, N12 User Manual

Yamaha N8, N12 User Manual

TOOLS for n Version2/Cubase AI

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SPECIAL NOTICES

 

 

Caution

 

• Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to any problems while attempting to copy the disks or software and cannot be

 

 

held responsible for the results of attempts to copy the data.

 

• The software included in the TOOLS for n Version2 CD-ROM and this Installation Guide are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha

 

 

Corporation.

 

The software included in the Cubase AI DVD-ROM and the copyrights thereof are under exclusive ownership by Steinberg Media

 

 

Technologies GmbH.

 

 

Note that Yamaha does not offer technical support for the DAW software in the DVD-ROM.

 

Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the

 

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seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the Software License Agreement on page 19 of this manual before installing

 

the software.)

 

 

 

Copying 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.

 

Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held

 

 

responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.

 

• These disks are NOT for audio/visual purpose. Do not attempt to play the disks on a CD/DVD player. Doing so may result in

 

 

 

irreparable damage to your audio CD/DVD player.

 

• The software included in the TOOLS for n Version2 CD-ROM may be revised and updated without prior notice. Make sure to check

 

 

and download the latest version of the software from the following site.

 

 

http://www.yamahasynth.com/download/

 

For information about the minimum system requirements and latest information of Cubase AI, check the web site below.

 

 

http://www.yamahasynth.com/

 

Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in specifications and functions will be announced separately.

 

The screen displays as illustrated in this manual are for instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat different from the

 

 

screens which appear on your computer.

Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.

Apple, Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

FireWire and the FireWire symbol are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The FireWire logo is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

The company names and product names in this Installation Guide are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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About the Disks Included in the Package

Table of Contents

 

 

 

About the Disks Included in the Package .................

3

Changing settings after installation.........................

14

 

 

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

3

Using multiple devices compatible with Yamaha

 

 

 

CD/DVD-ROM Installation Procedure

3

 

 

 

Steinberg FW Driver ............................................

16

 

 

Disk Contents ...........................................................

4

Hints for using audio data (Windows)

17

 

 

System Requirements for Software

4

 

 

Troubleshooting

18

 

 

About the Cubase AI DVD-ROM

6

 

 

License Agreement for TOOLS for n Version2

19

 

 

Installation ................................................................

6

 

 

About the TOOLS for n Version2 CD-ROM..............

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation(Windows XP) ..........................................

7

 

 

 

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Installation (Windows Vista/7)

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation(Macintosh) ...........................................

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the Disks Included in the Package

Operating System (OS)

The software on these disks is for the Windows and Macintosh operating system. Refer to page 4 (for Windows) or page 5 (for Macintosh) to install the software.

CD/DVD-ROM Installation Procedure

Before breaking the seal of the disk’s packaging, please read carefully the “Software License Agreement for TOOLS for n Version2” on page 19 of this guide.

1

Verify that your system meets the operating requirements of the software. .............

page 4

2

Install Cubase AI. ...............................

page 6

 

3

Install TOOLS for n Version2. ............

page 6

 

4

Start up the software.

 

 

For subsequent operations, refer to the owner’s manual for the n8/n12 and Cubase AI (online help/PDF manual).

NOTE

·To view PDF files, you must install Adobe Reader on your computer.

If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download the application from the Adobe website at the following URL: http://www.adobe.com

Quick solutions/Reference materials

 

· Changing the driver settings ..........

page 14

· Uninstalling or re-installing the driver

Windows XP: .........................

page 9

Windows Vista/7: ...................

page 11

Macintosh: .............................

page 13

· Resolving communication problems with the n8/n12

Refer to the section “Troubleshooting” in the n8/n12 Owner’s Manual.

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About the Disks Included in the Package

Disk Contents

The disks contain the following software and data.

TOOLS for n Version2

Software Name

Contents

TOOLS for n Version2 consists of two software components: Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver and n Extension. Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver enables audio/MIDI signals to be transferred between a computer and the n8/n12 via IEEE1394 cables. Up to three devices

TOOLS for n Version2

compatible with Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver can be used simultaneously. Keep in mind that up to two devices can be connected when the Sample Rate is set to 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz. Using n Extension, you can link the n8/n12 with Cubase versions such as Cubase 4.5 and Cubase AI 4.5 that support the Link functions between both of them. The TOOLS for n Version2 Installer installs these two software components.

Cubase AI

Software Name

Contents

Cubase AI is a special version developed for Yamaha products, based on Steinberg Cubase, which is very popular among a wide range of users.

Cubase AI

Cubase AI features an Advanced Integration function that integrates various hardware devices, including the Yamaha n series, and provides an integrated operational environment.

Cubase AI also features the content data that is carefully selected from the Yamaha MOTIF series, Yamaha’s synthesizer flagship models.

System Requirements for Software

The system requirements below are necessary for installing software included in the accessory disks (TOOLS for n Version2 and Cubase AI).

NOTE

·Note that the system requirements may be slightly different from those described below depending on the particular operating system.

·For details on minimum requirements for other DAW software, refer to the respective owner’s manual.

You can check the latest version information of Cubase series and their system requirements at the following website. http://www.steinberg.net/

·You can check the latest version information of TOOLS for n Version 2 and their system requirements at the following website. http://www.yamahasynth.com/

Windows

OS

: Windows XP Professional SP3/XP Home Edition SP3/Vista SP1 or later (32-bit (*1))/ Windows 7 (32-bit (*1))

CPU

: Pentium/Athlon 2GHz or more (dual core CPU recommended)

Memory

: 1 GB or more

Display Resolution

: 1280 x 800 - full color

Interface

: S400 (400 Mbps) IEEE1394 (FireWire) or i.Link connector (*2) (*3)

Hard Disk

: Free disk space of 100MB or more (TOOLS for n Version2), Free disk space of 1GB or more (Cubase AI), high-speed hard disk

*1 The TOOLS for n Version2 for Windows Vista 64-bit/Windows 7 64-bit can be downloaded from the following address: http://www.yamahasynth.com/download/

*2 The computer must have an IEEE1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) connector. If there is no connector, install an IEEE1394 interface card(PCI or PC). For more details on system requirements and recommended PCI or PC cards, see the following page: http://www.yamahasynth.com/

*3 When using a laptop or notebook computer, a built-in IEEE1394 terminal may not be available. If this is the case, install an appropriate PC interface card.

IMPORTANT

A DVD drive is required for installation.

In order to have continuous use of Cubase AI, including support and other benefits, you will need to register the software and activate your software license by starting it while the computer is connected to the Internet.

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About the Disks Included in the Package

Macintosh

OS

: Mac OS X 10.5.5, 10.6.x (*1)

CPU

: PowerPC G5 (Intel Core Duo CPU recommended)

Memory

: 1 GB or more

Display Resolution

: 1280 x 800 - full color

Interface

: With a FireWire port

Hard Disk

: Free disk space of 100MB or more (TOOLS for n Version2), Free disk space of 1GB or more (Cubase AI), high-speed hard disk

*1 The TOOLS for n Version2 works properly on Mac OS X 10.4 (Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later for Intel-based Macintosh computer).

IMPORTANT

A DVD drive is required for installation.

In order to have continuous use of Cubase AI, including support and other benefits, you will need to register the software and activate your software license by starting it while the computer is connected to the Internet.

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About the Cubase AI DVD-ROM

About the Cubase AI DVD-ROM

Installation

NOTE

·If you have already installed a version of Cubase compatible with the Link function, such as Cubase 5, the instructions for “Installing Cubase AI” are not necessary. Jump to the next section “Installing TOOLS for n Version2.”

1 Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account.

2 Insert the Cubase AI DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install Cubase AI.

NOTE

·In order to have continuous use of Cubase AI, including support and other benefits, you will need to register the software and to activate your software license by starting it while the computer is connected to the Internet. Click the “Register Now” button shown when the software is started, then fill in all required fields for registration. If you do not register the software, you will be unable to use it after a limited period of time expires.

About the TOOLS for n Version2 CD-ROM

CAUTION

Keep in mind that noise may be generated when installing or uninstalling the TOOLS for n Version2. Before performing either of these operations, make sure to lower the output level of each device.

TOOLS for n Version2 consists of two software components: Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver and n Extension. Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver enables audio/MIDI signals to be transferred between a computer and the n8/n12 via IEEE1394 cables. Up to three devices compatible with Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver can be used simultaneously. Keep in mind that up to two devices can be connected when the Sample Rate is set to 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz. Using n Extension, you can link the n8/n12 with Cubase versions such as Cubase 4.5 and Cubase AI 4.5 that support the Link functions between both of them. The TOOLS for n Version2 Installer installs these two software components.

If using mLAN Driver/mLAN Tools with Windows:

·If you are using mLAN Driver/mLAN Tools V1.6.2, update them to V1.6.3 (or higher) before installing TOOLS for n Version2. This is necessary because the Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver cannot work properly with the mLAN Driver/mLAN Tools V1.6.2 installed.

·When using Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver, make sure to disable the mLAN Driver. If this is enabled (on), Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver cannot work because the mLAN Driver uses the IEEE1394 interface.

·When using the mLAN Driver, make sure to turn off any devices compatible with Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver or disconnect them from the computer before enabling the mLAN driver.

·Note that you may not need to disable the mLAN driver when the computer is equipped with multiple IEEE1394 interfaces and a device compatible with Yamaha Steinberg FW driver is connected to the different IEEE1394 interface from the other used by the mLAN driver.

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