Yamaha N8, N12 User Manual
TOOLS for n Version2/Cubase AI
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
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
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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
• 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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Corporation.
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About the Disks Included in the Package
Table of Contents
About the Disks Included in the Package ................. 3
Operating System (OS) ............................................ 3
CD/DVD-ROM Installation Procedure....................... 3
Disk Contents ........................................................... 4
System Requirements for Software .......................... 4
About the Cubase AI DVD-ROM .............................. 6
Installation ................................................................ 6
About the TOOLS for n Version2 CD-ROM.............. 6
Installation(Windows XP) .......................................... 7
Installation (Windows Vista/7)................................. 10
Installation(Macintosh) ........................................... 12
Changing settings after installation......................... 14
Using multiple devices compatible with Yamaha
Steinberg FW Driver ............................................ 16
Hints for using audio data (Windows) ..................... 17
Troubleshooting...................................................... 18
License Agreement for TOOLS for n Version2 ....... 19
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.
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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.
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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
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Cubase AI
Software Name Contents
Cubase AI
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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 is a special version developed for Yamaha products, based on Steinberg Cubase, which is very popular among a wide
range of users.
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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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
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.
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About the Cubase AI DVD-ROM
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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