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About the Disks Included in the Package..................................... 3

Operating System (OS)................................................................. 3

CD/DVD-ROM Installation Procedure ........................................... 3

Disk Contents................................................................................ 4

For Windows Users......................................................................... 5

System Requirements for Software............................................... 5

About the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM................................................. 6

Installation ................................................................................. 6

About the TOOLS for n CD-ROM.................................................. 6

Installation (Windows XP) ......................................................... 7

Installation (Windows Vista) .................................................... 10

Confirming the installation ....................................................... 12

Changing settings after installation ......................................... 13

Uninstalling the Software......................................................... 15

Hints when using audio data ................................................... 16

Troubleshooting....................................................................... 16

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SPECIAL NOTICES

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.

For Macintosh Users..................................................................... 17

System Requirements for Software............................................. 17

About the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM ............................................... 17

Installation................................................................................ 17

About the TOOLS for n CD-ROM ................................................ 18

Installing the software.............................................................. 18

Confirming the installation ....................................................... 20

Changing settings after installation.......................................... 21

Uninstalling the Software......................................................... 21

TOOLS for n LICENSE AGREEMENT .......................................... 22

Cubase AI4 LICENSE AGREEMENT ............................................ 23

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

• The software included in the Cubase AI4 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 22 to page 24 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 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 AI4, 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

Operating System (OS)

The software on these disks is for the Windows and Macintosh operating system. Refer to page 5 (for Windows) or page 17 (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” and “Software License Agreement for Cubase AI4” on page 22 to page 24 of this guide.

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

Windows: ...................page 5

Macintosh: ..................page 17

2 Install Cubase AI4.

Windows: ...................page 6

Macintosh: ..................page 17

3 Install TOOLS for n.

Windows: ...................page 6

Macintosh: ..................page 18

4 Start up the software.

For subsequent operations, refer to the owner’s manual for the n8/n12 and Cubase AI4 (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

Windows: ...................page 13

Macintosh: ..................page 21

• Uninstalling or re-installing the driver

Windows: ...................page 15

Macintosh: ..................page 21

• Resolving communication problems with the n8/n12

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

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• Do not turn on the power to the n8/n12 during installation until the computer displays the following message.

Windows XP: Windows Vista:

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Disk Contents

The disks contain the following software and data.

● TOOLS for n

Software Name Contents

TOOLS for n consists of two software components: AI Driver and Extensions for Steinberg DAW.

TOOLS for n

● Cubase AI4

Software Name Contents

Cubase AI4

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The AI Driver is based on mLAN technology. It enables you to connect a single n8 or n12 to a computer. Extensions for Steinberg DAW is a software component that enables you to use the n8/n12 with Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4 and Cubase AI4. The TOOLS for n Installer installs these two software components.

Cubase AI4 is a special version developed for Yamaha products, based on Steinberg Cubase 4, which is very popular among a wide range of users. Cubase AI4 features an Advanced Integration function that integrates various hardware devices, including the Yamaha n series, and provides an integrated operational environment. Cubase AI4 also features the following content data that is carefully selected from the Yamaha MOTIF ES series, Yamaha’s synthesizer ﬂagship models:

• MIDI Drum Style: Twenty project ﬁles of rhythm patterns that cover a wide range of genres, such as R&B and rock (Windows) \Cubase AI 4 for Windows\Additional Content\Yamaha Content\Drum Styles (Macintosh) /Cubase AI 4 for MacOS X/Additional Content/Yamaha Content/Drum Styles

•AUDIO LOOP: More than 480 audio loop ﬁles that contain ready-to-use rhythm loops (Windows) \Cubase AI 4 for Windows\Additional Content\Yamaha Content\Loops (Macintosh) /Cubase AI 4 for MacOS X/Additional Content/Yamaha Content/Loops

• DEMO SONG: \Demo Project\Start Aeye.cpr

For Windows Vista Users:

The included Cubase AI4 (version 4.0.1) does not support Windows Vista (as of October 2007). A new version compatible with Windows Vista will be made available for downloading from the website. See the following URL for the latest information. http://www.yamahasynth.com/

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For Windows Users

System Requirements for Software

The system requirements below are necessary for using the n8/n12 by connecting it to a computer, or for using the included DAW.

NOTE

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

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

For Windows Users

● n8/n12 (TOOLS for n)

Windows XP Professional SP2/XP Home Edition SP2

Computer: Intel Pentium or Celeron family processor, with an

S400 (400 Mbps) IEEE1394 (i.LINK) terminal (*1).

Hard Disk: Free disk space of 100 MB or more; high-speed

hard disk

• Recommended system requirements (*2) Computer: 2.2 GHz or higher; Intel Pentium 4 processor Available Memory: 512 MB or more

• Minimum system requirements (*2) Computer: Intel Pentium 1.4 GHz or Intel Celeron 1.7 GHz

(or higher)

Available Memory: 512 MB or more

Windows Vista (32-bit)

See the website below for system requirements. http://www.yamahasynth.com/download/

*1 The computer must have an IEEE 1394 (i.LINK) connector. If there is no

connector, install an IEEE 1394 interface card (PCI or PC).

*2 The system requirements listed here apply when playing the audio/MIDI

data described below on a typical DAW. This may differ depending on the particular DAW you are using.

Recommended system requirements

Frequency/resolution: 44.1 kHz/24 bit Audio playback tracks: 15 Audio recording tracks: 2 MIDI playback tracks: 16 MIDI Remote Control/Automation Send effects (plug-in): 3 Insert effects (plug-in): 9 Plug-in synthesizer: 2 Latency: 5 msec or less

● Cubase AI4

Windows XP Professional/XP Home Edition

Computer:

Available Memory: 512 MB or more Display Resolution: 1280 x 800 or more - full color Audio Interface: ASIO, or Windows DirectX compatible (ASIO com-

Hard Disk: Free disk space of 1 GB or more; high-speed hard

NOTE

•A DVD drive is required for installation.

• To activate your software license, install the application while the computer is connected to the Internet.

Pentium 4 1.4 GHz/Athlon 1.4 GHz or better processor

patible device is recommended)

disk

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Minimum system requirements

Frequency/resolution: 44.1 kHz/24 bit Audio playback tracks: 15 MIDI Remote Control/Automation Send effects (plug-in): 3 Insert effects (plug-in): 9 Plug-in synthesizer: none Latency: about 50 msec

NOTE

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

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For Windows Users

About the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM

Installation

Important!

Since the End-User Software License Agreement (EUSLA) shown on your PC-display in your installing the “DAW” software is replaced by the agreement on page 23, you should disregard the EUSLA. Read the Cubase AI4 License Agreement on page 23 carefully, and install the software if you agree to it.

Install Cubase AI4 before you install TOOLS for n. Project templates for the n8/n12 will be installed in the Cubase AI4 installation destination.

1 Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account. 2 Insert the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. 3 Open the DVD-ROM, then double-click the ﬁle “CubaseAI4.msi.”

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Follow the instructions on the screen to install Cubase AI4.

NOTE

• Make sure to install Cubase AI4 under the “Administrator” account.

• When installing Cubase AI4, you will need a working internet connection to register your Cubase AI4. Make sure to fill in all required fields for user registration. If you do not register the product, you will be unable to use the application after a limited period of time expires.

• If you are using Cubase 4 or Cubase Studio 4, install either application before you install TOOLS for n. The n8/n12 project templates will be installed in the application installation destination.

About software support

Support for the included DAW is provided by Steinberg on its website at the following address. http://www.steinberg.net

You can visit the Steinberg site also via the Help menu of the included DAW software. (The Help menu also includes the PDF manual and other information on the software.)

About the TOOLS for n CD-ROM

CAUTION

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

If you have already installed n Driver, AI Driver or mLAN Driver/mLAN Tools on your computer:

You must uninstall the driver software. During the installation of TOOLS for n, a software maintenance window appears. Follow the instructions in the window to remove the software. The installation of TOOLS for n will then resume. For more information on removing the software, refer to page 15.

If you are using mLAN devices that features S200 data transfer rate standard: (Check the rear panel of your particular device, or refer to the specifications in the owner’s manual.)

You must 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.

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 drive is indicated as D:\, E:\, etc.)

TOOLS for n consists of two software components: AI Driver and Extensions for Steinberg DAW. AI Driver is required to connect the n8/n12 to a computer. Extensions for Steinberg DAW is a software component that enables you to use the n8/n12 along with Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4 or Cubase AI4. The TOOLS for n Installer installs these two software components. Refer to page 7 for Windows XP or page 10 for Windows Vista.

NOTE

• For explanations of the error messages, see page 16.

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Installation (Windows XP)

For Windows Users

Preparing to install

1 Make sure that the power to the n8/n12 is turned off. 2 Disconnect all MIDI cables that connect MIDI devices to MIDI IN/

OUT jacks on the n8/n12.

3 Using an IEEE1394 cable, connect the n8/n12 directly to the

computer (without using a hub), and disconnect all other IEEE 1394 devices from the computer.

4 Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account. 5 Select [Start] (→ [Settings]) → [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.

6 Go to [System] → [Hardware] → [Driver Signing] → [Driver

Signing Options], and select the radio button to the left of “Ignore - Install the software anyway and don’t ask for my approval” and click [OK].

NOTE

• 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] ager].

If one of these marks is shown, the IEEE 1394/i.LINK connection cannot be used. Refer to the owner’s manual of your computer for details.

→ [Hardware] →) [Device Man-

8 Close the Device Manager window, System Properties window

and Control Panel by clicking the [OK] button or the Close button ([X]) of the windows.

9 Exit any open applications and close all open windows. 10 Insert the TOOLS for n CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Starting up the Installer

The installer will install the following two software components to your computer.

• AI Driver

• Extensions for Steinberg DAW

NOTE

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

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11 Open the CD-ROM, then double-click the ﬁle “setup.exe.”

A “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for TOOLS for n” window appears.

NOTE

• You can choose to install either AI Driver or Extensions for Steinberg DAW. To install only AI Driver, double-click “setup.exe” in the “Driver_” folder. To install only Extensions for Steinberg DAW, double-click “setup.exe” in the “Extensions_” folder.

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For Windows Users

Installing AI Driver

This section explains how to install mLAN Tools 2.0 and AI Driver.

NOTE

• If n Driver, AI Driver or mLAN Driver/mLAN Tools has already been installed on your computer, a software maintenance window appears. Follow the instructions in the window to remove the software and install the new software. For information on removing the software, refer to page 15.

12 Click [Next]. A few conﬁrmation messages appear. If there are no

problems, click [OK] to close the dialogs.

The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Yamaha AI Driver” window appears.

13 Click [Next].

The ﬁrst screen in the procedure to install mLAN Tools appears.

14 Click [Next].

The “Choose Destination Location” window appears.

15 Conﬁrm or select the desired drive and folder name for installing

mLAN Tools, then click [Next].

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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).

NOTE

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

16 Conﬁrm the drive and folder name and click [Next] to start instal-

lation.

NOTE

• If a message “The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo Testing” appears, click [Continue Anyway]. You do not need to abort the installation. (This applies to the entire installation procedure.) If the message does not appear, proceed to the next step.

17 When installation is ﬁnished, a “Completed” message appears.

Click [Finish].

The ﬁrst screen of the window for installing AI Driver appears.

18 Click [Next].

The “Choose Destination Location” window appears.

19 Set the drive and folder name for installing AI Driver.

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).

Installing Extensions for Steinberg DAW

After the installation of AI Driver is complete, the ﬁrst screen in the procedure to install Extensions for Steinberg DAW appears.

21 Click [Next].

The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Yamaha Extensions for Steinberg DAW” window appears.

NOTE

• If the same version of Extensions for Steinberg DAW has already been installed in your computer, the completion of the maintenance window appears. In this case, click [Finish].

• If a newer version of Extensions for Steinberg DAW has already been installed in your computer, a dialog box appears indicating that the newer software has already been installed. In this case, you do not need to install the software. Click [OK] in the dialog box.

• If an older version of Extensions for Steinberg DAW has been installed in your computer, the software should be updated. (The procedure is the same as for installing it from scratch.)

22 Click [Next]. On the “Setup Type” window, check [Complete],

then click [Next].

The “Ready to Install the Program” window appears.

NOTE

• You can select Extensions for Steinberg DAW to be installed by selecting [Custom] on the “Setup Type” window.

23 Click [Install] to start the installation.

NOTE

• To cancel the installation procedure, click [Cancel].

24 A message appears indicating that the installation is complete.

Click [Finish].

25 A message appears indicating that TOOLS for n has been

installed. Conﬁrm that the radio button to the left of “Yes, I want to restart the computer now.” is selected, then click [Finish] to restart the computer.

When canceling the installation

If you’ve cancelled an installation before it is complete, the software may not have been installed properly. To install the software properly, resume the procedure from Step 11.

NOTE

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

20 Conﬁrm the drive and folder name and click [Next] to start instal-

lation.

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AI Driver initial settings

After you restart the computer, complete the AI Driver initial settings.

26 A dialog box in the upper left corner of the screen prompts you

to turn on the power to the device. Connect the n8/n12 to the computer, then turn on the power to the n8/n12.

The “Found New Hardware Wizard” window is displayed.

NOTE

•A dialog box may appear asking you whether you wish to connect to Windows Update. In this case, select the radio button to the left of “Not at this time,” then click [Next].

27 Select the radio button next to “Install the software automatically

[Recommended],” then click [Next].

28 A message appears indicating that the installation is complete.

Click [Finish], then click [OK] in the dialog box (that prompted you to turn on the power to the device) indicated in Step 26.

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29 The following message appears in the upper left corner of the

screen: “The driver initialization will be executed.” Click [OK].

NOTE

• During Steps 30 and 31, and Steps 33 and 34, a window appears indicating

that you are now making the initial settings for each device. 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:

Bus driver initial settings

30 The “Found New Hardware Wizard” window appears. Select the

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

Audio/MIDI driver settings

33 The “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears. Select the radio but-

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

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NOTE

•A dialog box may appear asking you whether you wish to connect to Windows Update. In this case, select the radio button to the left of “Not at this time,” then click [Next].

NOTE

•A dialog box may appear asking you whether you wish to connect to Windows Update. In this case, select the radio button to the left of “Not at this time,” then click [Next].

31 When the installation is complete, a message indicating that

installation is complete appears. Click [Finish].

32 Repeat Steps 30 and 31 until the window (indicating that you

are making the initial bus driver settings) closes.

34 When the installation is complete, a message indicating that

installation is complete appears. Click [Finish].

35 Repeat Steps 33 and 34 until the window (indicating that you

are making the Audio/MIDI driver initial settings) closes.

Establishing a connection

36 AI Driver is activated, and Connection Manager starts to estab-

lish a connection. The process of making AI Driver initial settings is complete.

NOTE

• After the initial settings have been made, you can physically connect the n8/ n12 to your computer even while the n8/n12 power is on.

• To allow the n8/n12 to be used along with the computer, AI Driver must be enabled (see page 12).When you connect the n8/n12 to the computer, Connection Manager automatically makes all connection settings. During this process, the driver icon (see page 12) flashes. Wait until the icon stops flashing and stays lit.

• When you connect the n8/n12 to the computer for the first time or you connect the different device than you have used before, the same message as the one shown in Step the process of establishing a connection.

36 appears indicating that the n8/n12 and the computer are in

CAUTION

• The flashing driver icon means that Connection Manager is checking an IEEE 1394 device that is connected to the computer. While the icon is flashing, do not turn on or off the power to the connected IEEE 1394 devices or connect/disconnect any IEEE 1394 cables.

Next, see page 12 to conﬁrm the installation.

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Installation (Windows Vista)

Preparing to install

1 Make sure that the power to the n8/n12 is turned off. 2 Disconnect all MIDI cables that connect MIDI devices to MIDI IN/

OUT jacks on the n8/n12.

3 Using an IEEE1394 cable, connect the n8/n12 directly to the

computer (without using a hub), and disconnect all other IEEE1394 devices from the computer.

4 Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account. 5 Select [Start] (→ [Settings]) → [Control Panel]. If the control

panel appears as shown below, click “Classic View” in the upper left of the window.

All control panels and icons will be displayed.

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6 Double-click the Device Manager icon.

NOTE

• If the “User Account Control” window appears, click [Continue].

Starting up the Installer

The installer will install the following two software components to your computer

• AI Driver

• Extensions for Steinberg DAW

NOTE

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

11 Open the CD-ROM, then double-click the ﬁle “setup.exe.”

The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for TOOLS for n” window appears.

7 Check that no “!” or “x” marks appear next to “IEEE1394 Bus

host controllers.”

If one of these marks is shown, the IEEE1394/i.LINK connection cannot be used. Refer to the owner’s manual of your computer for details.

8 Click the Close button ([x]) at the top right of the Device Manager

window, then click the Close button ([x]) at the top right of the Control Panel window to close it.

9 Exit any open applications and close all open windows. 10 Insert the TOOLS for n CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

NOTE

• If the “User Account Control” window appears, click [Continue].

Installing AI Driver

This section explains how to install mLAN Tools 2.0 and AI Driver.

NOTE

• If n Driver, AI Driver, or mLAN Driver/mLAN Tools has already been installed on your computer, a software maintenance window appears. Follow the instructions in the window to remove the software and install the new software. For more information on removing the software, refer to page 15.

12 Click [Next]. A conﬁrmation message appears. If there are no

problems, click [OK] to close the dialog box.

When preparations for installation are ﬁnished, the “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Yamaha AI Driver” window appears.

13 Click [Next].

The ﬁrst screen in the procedure to install mLAN Tools appears.

14 Click [Next].

The “Choose Destination Location” window appears.

15 Conﬁrm or select the desired drive and folder name for installing

mLAN Tools, then click [Next].

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).

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NOTE

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

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CAUTION

16 Conﬁrm the drive and folder name and click [Next] to start instal-

lation.

17 When installation is ﬁnished, a “Completed” message appears.

Click [Finish].

The ﬁrst screen of the window for installing AI Driver appears.

NOTE

• If the “Windows Security” window appears, confirm that the publisher is “YAMAHA CORPORATION,” then click [Install].

18 Click [Next].

The “Choose Destination Location” window appears.

19 Set the destination drive and folder name for installing AI Driver.

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).

NOTE

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

25 Make sure that the radio button to the left of “Yes, I want to

restart my computer now.” is selected, then click [Finish] to restart the computer.

When canceling the installation

If you’ve cancelled an installation before it is complete, the software may not have been installed properly. To install the software properly, resume the procedure from Step 11.

AI Driver initial settings

After you restart the computer, complete the AI Driver initial settings.

26 A dialog box in the upper left corner of the screen prompts you

to turn on the power to the device. Connect the n8/n12 to the computer, then turn on the power to the device.

27 Click [OK] in the same dialog box (that prompted you to turn on

the power to the device).

28 The following message appears in the upper left corner of the

screen: “The driver initialization will be executed.” Click [OK].

NOTE

• If the “User Account Control” window appears, click [Allow].

29 Initial setup of AI Driver is automatically started. Wait until the

initial setup is completed. During this process, a window indicating the current status is shown at the upper left corner of the screen.

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20 Conﬁrm the drive and folder name and click [Next] to start instal-

lation.

Installing Extensions for Steinberg DAW

After the installation of AI Driver is complete, the ﬁrst screen in the procedure to install Extensions for Steinberg DAW appears.

21 Click [Next].

The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Yamaha Extensions for Steinberg DAW” window appears.

NOTE

• If the same version of Extensions for Steinberg DAW has already been installed in your computer, the completion of the maintenance window appears. In this case, click [Finish].

• If an older version of Extensions for Steinberg DAW has been installed in your computer, the software should be updated. (The procedure is the same as for installing it from scratch.)

22 Click [Next]. On the “Setup Type” window, check [Complete],

then click [Next].

The “Ready to Install the Program” window appears.

NOTE

• You can select Extensions for Steinberg DAW to be installed by selecting [Custom] on the “Setup Type” window.

23 Click [Install] to start the installation.

Establishing a connection

30 AI Driver is activated, and Connection Manager starts to estab-

lish a connection.

The process of making AI Driver initial settings is complete.

NOTE

• After the initial settings have been made, you can physically connect the n8/n12 to your computer even while the n8/n12 power is on.

• To allow the n8/n12 to be used along with the computer, AI Driver must be enabled (see page 12). When you connect the n8/n12 to the computer, Connection Manager automatically makes all connection settings. During this process, the driver icon (see page 12) flashes. Wait until the icon stops flashing and stays lit.

• When you connect the n8/n12 to the computer for the first time or you connect a different device than you have used before, the same message as the one shown in

30 appears indicating that the n8/n12 and the computer are in the process of

Step establishing a connection.

NOTE

• If the “Windows Security” window appears, confirm that the publisher is “YAMAHA CORPORATION,” then click [Install].

24 A message appears indicating that the installation is complete.

Click [Finish].

• The flashing driver icon means that Connection Manager is checking an IEEE1394 device that is connected to the computer. While the icon is flashing, do not turn on or off the power to the connected IEEE1394 devices or connect/disconnect any IEEE1394 cables.

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Confirming the installation

Taskbar Notification area

If the installation is successful, an AI Driver icon is added to the task bar. To call up the menu, right-click on the icon.

NOTE

• When AI Driver is disabled, the driver icon is white. When AI Driver is enabled, the driver icon is blue. To use the n8/n12 along with a computer, you must enable AI Driver. While Connection Manager is checking an IEEE 1394 device that is connected to the computer, the driver icon flashes.

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Driver icon

RESET ALL ............ Reverts all settings to default.

Auto On.................... Enables AI Driver when the computer is started. By

default, Auto On is set to on.

ON............................. Enables AI Driver.

OFF........................... Disables AI Driver. This setting reduces the CPU

load when the n8/n12 is not in use.

Driver Setup ............ Starts Driver Setup (see page 13).

Sample Rate............. Speciﬁes the sampling frequency (see page 13).

EXIT......................... Disables AI Driver, then removes the AI Driver icon

from the task bar. To display the driver icon on the task bar again, from the Start menu, select [All Programs] → [Start Up] Auto On is set to on, AI Driver is automatically enabled.

NOTE

• The default setting of Auto On for AI Driver is on, which allows the computer to automatically enable AI Driver at startup.

• You can use Driver Setup to check whether data is being properly transmitted and received.

→ [mLAN Manager]. If

Device Manager (Operating System)

■ Windows XP:

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 control-

lers,” and conﬁrm that “Yamaha n series” and “Yamaha mLanBus” are listed.

■ Windows Vista:

1 Select [Control Panel] from the Start menu. 2 Double-click the Device Manager icon.

NOTE

• If the “User Account Control” window appears, click [Continue].

3 Click on the [+] mark next to “Sound, Video and game control-

lers” and conﬁrm that “Yamaha n series” and “Yamaha mLanBus” are listed.

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Changing settings after installation

For Windows Users

NOTE

• If AI Driver is being used by an application (such as a DAW), you cannot change the Sample Rate and Driver Setup settings. To change the settings, first quit the application. If an error message appears indicating that you cannot change a setting, refer to “Cannot change the AI Driver settings” on page 16.

Sample Rate (Right-click the driver icon on the task bar ➝ Sample Rate)

This dialog box enables you to set the sampling frequency.

Click the down arrow in the Sample Rate ﬁeld, then select the desired sampling frequency. Click [OK] to apply the selection and close the dialog box. By clicking [Apply], your selection will be applied and the dialog box will remain open. While you are changing the sampling frequency, a window appears indicating that the setting is being changed, and the n8/n12 [COMP] indicator ﬂashes (see page 14 in the Owner’s Manual).

Driver Setup (Right-click the driver icon on the task bar ➝ Driver Setup)

This dialog box enables you to set up communication with the n8/n12, and to check data reception and transmission.

q w

e WDM Sample Bit

This parameter enables you to specify the audio data bit resolution for the WDM driver.

r Status

This ﬁeld indicates the status of the audio/MIDI data transmitted from the n8/n12 to the computer. It also displays an error message in the event that a transmission error occurs.

Blue ............. Data is being properly transmitted.

Yellow ......... Only one type of data (audio or MIDI) is being received.

Red .............. Error in reception.

Gray............. No reception.

NOTE

• If an application, such as a DAW, is not using the AI Driver’s audio or MIDI data, this field will not display an indication of correct status. Refer to this field when your application is running and using the AI Driver’s audio or MIDI data.

t Information

Click this button to display the Information window (see the next page), which displays the current status of audio and MIDI data reception (from the n8/n12 to the computer).

y Set

Clicking this button actually applies the settings made in this dialog box. Changes to the settings do not take effect unless [Set] is clicked.

u 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.

i EXIT

Clicking this button closes the dialog box.

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q 1394 Adapter Card ID

This ﬁeld displays the ID of an IEEE 1394 (i.LINK) interface card installed in the computer. If multiple interfaces have been installed in the computer, select the interface that is used to connect the n8/n12. The ﬁeld will not display the ID of any interfaces that are not recognized by AI Driver.

NOTE

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

• If multiple interfaces have been installed in the computer, the interface that is used to connect the n8/n12 when you make the initial settings for AI Driver will be selected (see page 8 for Windows XP or see page 11 for Windows Vista). If you want to use another interface, first select the desired 1394 Adapter Card ID in the Driver Setup, then reconnect the IEEE 1394 cable. After connecting the n8/n12 to the computer, disable AI Driver, then enable AI Driver again. To enable/disable AI Driver, right-click the driver icon on the task bar and select ON/OFF. Connection Manager will then reestablish a connection.

w Required CPU

Determines the computer’s required processing power (the amount of processing load applied to the computer by the AI Driver). You can also control the processing load by adjusting the latency in “ASIO Control Panel” (see next page).

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For Windows Users

About the “Information” window

This window indicates the audio and MIDI data reception status (from the n8/n12 to computer).

R1, R2

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

Receive Status

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These ﬁelds display a symbol that indicates that data is being received. The symbol “o” indicates that data in the corresponding format is being received. For example, the symbol “oooooooo” in the “Audio” ﬁeld indicates that eight audio data has been received. The “Unknown” ﬁeld displays symbols if data in unknown formats are received. These ﬁelds remain blank if no data is received. If an error occurs during reception, a red warning message ﬂashes. In this case, check the status of the n8/n12.

Icon

Blue ......Reception is normal.

Red....... Error in reception.

Gray......No reception.

● Latency of AI Driver

Audio latency

Audio latency is determined by the “Preferred Buffer Size” setting in the “ASIO Control Panel.” The audio latency value is shown in the “ASIO Control Panel” (see below).

MIDI latency

For information on the MIDI latency, refer to the “releasenotes_e.pdf” file included in the TOOLS for n CD-ROM.

● ASIO Control Panel

When using the ASIO Driver, open the ASIO Control Panel associated with the driver settings of the DAW software (the specific menu depends on the software you are using) and set the Preferred Buffer Size as needed. When you open the ASIO Control Panel, the following dialog box appears.

NOTE

• Also, when using the 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 ASIO driver is the smallest value.

Latency and Required CPU

A particular computer configuration (i.e., processing speed and memory size) may affect the computer’s ability to properly record and play back audio data in your DAW, resulting in noise or other audio problems. In most cases, you can solve these problems by adjusting the latency (delay time). (See “Latency.”)

However depending on the performance of your computer and on how it is being used (i.e., whether other applications are being used simultaneously, etc.), you may still experience noise or sound interruption even after increasing the latency. In this case, change the “Required CPU” setting to “Medium Performance” or “Low Performance” to lighten the processing load on your computer, and then adjust the latency once again. (See “Preferred Buffer Size.”)

• Lower latency values result in shorter delay times and work better for real-time recording and playback.

• Higher latency values result in longer delay times, but allow for use of more audio channels and plug-in effects (thus reducing the computer’s momentary processing load).

Conversely, if you experience no noise or interruptions even with the “Preferred Buffer Size” setting set to the minimum, you can minimize the overall latency by setting Required CPU to “High Performance” and then adjusting the latency once again.

r t

q Preferred Buffer Size

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

w Sample Size

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

e Latency

This ﬁeld indicates the audio latency value. Audio latency is determined by the “Preferred Buffer Size ( )” setting.

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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Uninstalling the Software

For Windows Users

To uninstall TOOLS for n, you must remove the following two software components:

• AI Driver

• Extensions for Steinberg DAW

Removing AI Driver

1 Insert the TOOLS for n CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your

computer.

2 Open the “Driver_” folder, then double-click “setup.exe.”

The maintenance window appears.

NOTE

• If you are using Windows Vista, the “User Account Control” window may

appear. Click [Continue]. The maintenance window will appear.

• If the driver has not been installed, AI Driver Installer starts.

9 Conﬁrmation regarding removal of the ﬁle appears. Click [OK].

The maintenance operation starts.

10 A window appears indicating that the maintenance operation is

complete. Click [Finish].

11 A dialog box indicating that “Software removal has been com-

pleted” appears. Click [OK].

The uninstallation of AI Driver is complete.

NOTE

• You can also uninstall the software by using “Add or Remove Programs” or “Programs and Features” in the Windows Control Panel. In the same manner as described below for removing Extensions for Steinberg DAW, remove the following two software programs in the listed order. (Be sure to remove software 1, then software 2.)

1) Yamaha AI Driver

2) mLAN Tools 2.0

Removing Extensions for Steinberg DAW

■ Windows XP:

1 From the Start menu, select ([Settings] →) [Control Panel] →

[Add or Remove Programs] to display the Add or Remove Programs panel.

2 Click “Change or Remove Programs” located in the upper left,

then select “Yamaha Extensions for Steinberg DAW” from the list in the right pane.

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3 Select the radio button to the left of “Remove,” then click [Next]. 4 A message “Remove Yamaha AI Driver” appears. Click [Next]. 5 “Welcome...” window appears. Check the radio button to the left

of “Remove,” then click [Next].

6 Conﬁrmation regarding removal of the ﬁle appears. Click [OK].

The maintenance operation starts.

7 The window appears indicating that the maintenance operation

is complete. Click [Finish].

3 To uninstall the software, click [Remove].

A dialog box appears. Follow the instructions to remove the software.

■ Windows Vista:

1 From the Start menu, select ([Settings] →) [Control Panel] →

[Programs and Features] to display the “Uninstall or change a program” window.

2 Select “Extensions for Steinberg DAW” from the list. 3 Click [Uninstall].

If the “User Account Control” window appears, click [Continue]. A dialog box appears. Follow the instructions to remove the software.

8 The message “Remove mLAN Tools 2.0” appears. click [Next].

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For Windows Users

Hints when using audio data

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

Windows XP

Select [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware] → [Device Manager] → “IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers,” then double-click “Primary IDE

Channel” and “Secondary IDE Channel,” open [Advanced Settings]. Set “Transfer Mode” in the “Device” section to “DMA if available.”

Windows Vista

Select [Control Panel] → [Device Manager] (→ [Continue] in the “User Account Control” window) → “IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers,” then dou- ble-click “ATA Channel 0” and open [Advanced Settings]. Check (enable) “Enable DMA” in the “Device Properties” section.

• Set Processor Scheduling to “Background services”

Windows XP

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Select [Control Panel] → [System] → [Advanced] → [Settings] in the “Performance” section → [Advanced] and select the radio button to the left of “Background services” in the “Processor scheduling” section.

Windows Vista

Select [Control Panel] → [System] → [Advanced system settings] in the upper left of the window (→ [Continue] in the “User Account Con- trol” window) → [Advanced] → [Settings] in the “Performance” section → [Advanced] and select the radio button to the left of “Background services” in the “Processor scheduling” section.

• Set the Visual Effects options to “best performance”

Windows XP

Select [Control Panel] → [System] → [Advanced] → [Settings] in the “Performance” section → [Visual Effects] and select the radio button to the left of “Adjust for best performance.”

Windows Vista

Select [Control Panel] → [System] → [Advanced system settings] in the upper left of the window (→ [Continue] in the “User Account Con- trol” window) → [Advanced] → [Settings] in the “Performance” section → [Visual Effects] and select the radio button to the left of “Adjust for best performance.”

• Set Remote Assistance to off

Windows XP

Select [Control Panel] → [System] → [Remote] and un-check “Allow

Remote Assistance invitations....”

Windows Vista

Select [Control Panel] → [System] → [Remote settings] in the upper left of the window (→ [Continue] in the “User Account Control” window) → [Remote] and un-check “Allow Remote Assistance connec-

tions....”

• Enable the Classic Start menu

Right-click on an empty space on the task bar and select [Properties] → [Start Menu], then select the radio button to the left of “Classic Start menu.”

• Disable transition effects

Windows XP

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

Windows Vista

Select [Control Panel] → [Ease of Access Center] → “Make it easier to focus on tasks,” then check (enable) “Turn off all unnecessary animations (when possible)” in the “Adjust time limits and ﬂashing visuals” section.

• Disable EIST (SpeedStep)

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

Troubleshooting

■ If an error message appears:

• If you see one of the following messages, right-click the driver icon on

the task bar and select “ON” (see page 12) to enable AI Driver: “From the mLAN Manager menu, select ON.” “Execute mLAN Start.” “Start mLAN”

• If a message “Execute mLAN Stop” appears, right-click the driver

icon on the task bar and select “OFF” (see page 12) to disable AI Driver.

• If other error messages appear, follow the instructions on the screen.

■ Cannot change the AI Driver settings

You cannot change the Sample Rate/Driver Setup settings while AI Driver is being used by another application such as a DAW. If a message appears indicating the setting cannot be changed, ﬁrst quit the application, then try again.

■ Cannot uninstall (remove) AI Driver

Right-click the driver icon on the task bar to display the pop-up menu, disable [Auto On] in the menu, and restart the computer. Then, try to uninstall the driver again.

■ No sound, incorrect sound

Please refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in the Owner’s Manual.

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For Macintosh Users

System Requirements for Software

The system requirements below are necessary for using the n8/n12 by connecting it to a computer, or for using the included DAW.

NOTE

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

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

For Macintosh Users

● n8/n12 (TOOLS for n)

OS: Mac OS X 10.4 or later Hard Disk: Free disk space of 100 MB or more; high-speed

hard disk

• Recommended system requirements (*1)

Computer: G5 1.8 GHz Dual or CoreSolo 1.5 GHz or higher Available Memory: 1 GB or more

• Minimum system requirements (*1)

Computer: G4 1 GHz or higher Available Memory: 512 MB or more

*1 The recommended/minimum system requirements listed here apply when

playing the audio/MIDI data described below on a typical DAW. This may differ depending on the particular DAW you are using.

Recommended system requirements

Minimum system requirements

Frequency/resolution: 44.1 kHz/24 bit Audio playback tracks: 15 MIDI Remote Control/Automation Send effects (plug-in): 3 Insert effects (plug-in): 9 Plug-in synthesizer: none Latency: about 50 msec

● Cubase AI4

OS: Mac OS X 10.4 or later Computer: PowerPC G4 1 GHz/Core Solo 1.5 GHz or higher Available Memory: 512 MB or more Display Resolution: 1280x800 or more Audio Interface: Core Audio compatible Hard Disk: Free disk space of 1 GB or more; high-speed hard

disk

NOTE

•A DVD-ROM drive is required for installation.

• To activate your software license, install the application while the computer is connected to the internet.

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About the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM

Installation

Important!

Since the End-User Software License Agreement (EUSLA) shown on your PC display in your installing the “DAW” software is replaced by the agreement on page 23, you should disregard the EUSLA. Read the Cubase AI4 License Agreement on page 23 carefully, and install the software if you agree to it.

Install Cubase AI4 before you install TOOLS for n. Project templates for the n8/n12 will be installed in the Cubase AI4 installation destination.

1 Start the computer and log in to the Administrator account. 2 Insert the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. 3 Open the DVD-ROM, then double-click the ﬁle “Cubase

AI 4.mpkg” from “Cubase AI 4 for MacOS X.” Follow the instructions on the screen to install Cubase AI4.

NOTE

• Make sure to install Cubase AI4 under the “Administrator” account.

About software support

Support for the included DAW is provided by Steinberg on its website at the following address. http://www.steinberg.net You can visit the Steinberg site also via the Help menu of the included DAW software. (The Help menu also includes the PDF manual and other information on the software.)

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About the TOOLS for n CD-ROM

CAUTION

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

If you have already installed AI Driver or mLAN Tools on your computer:

AI Driver or mLAN Tools already installed on your computer will be deleted when installing TOOLS for n.

NOTE

• If an error message appears, follow the on-screen instructions.

Installing the software

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Preparing to install

1 Make sure that the power to the n8/n12 is turned off. 2 Disconnect all MIDI cables that connect MIDI devices to MIDI IN/

OUT jacks on the n8/n12.

3 Using an IEEE 1394 cable, connect the n8/n12 directly to the

computer (without using a hub), and disconnect all other IEEE 1394 devices from the computer.

4 Start the computer and log in to the Administrator account. 5 Exit any open applications and close all open windows. 6 Insert the TOOLS for n CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Starting up the Installer

7 Open the CD-ROM, then double-click the ﬁle “TOOLS for

n.mpkg.”

8 A dialog box appears asking if you want to install the software.

Click [Continue].

The “Welcome to the TOOLS for n Installer” window appears.

10 Click [Continue].

The “Installation Type” window appears.

NOTE

• You can select Extensions for Steinberg DAW to be installed by selecting [Custom] on the “Installation Type” window.

11 Click [Install].

The “Authenticate” window appears.

12 Enter the Administrator name and the password, then click [OK].

A message appears prompting you to restart the computer after the installation.

13 Click [Continue Installation].

The “Install” window appears indicating the installation progress. When the installation is complete, the “Finish Up” window appears.

NOTE

• Installation cannot be canceled after clicking [Continue Installation].

14 Click [Restart] to restart the computer.

When canceling the installation

If you’ve cancelled an installation before it is complete, the software may not have been installed properly. To install the software properly, resume the procedure from Step 7.

9 Click [Continue].

The “Select a Destination” window appears.

NOTE

• Only the boot disk can be selected for the installer.

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Establishing a connection

15 After you restart the computer, the following window appears.

Click [OK].

NOTE

• This window appears every time when Connection Manager starts. If you do not want this window to appear, click the check box to the left of “Do not ask this again,” then click [OK].

16 Turn on the power to the n8/n12.

AI Driver is activated, and Connection Manager starts to establish a connection. The process of making AI Driver connection settings is complete.

For Macintosh Users

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NOTE

• After the initial settings have been made, you can physically connect the n8/ n12 to your computer even while the n8/n12 power is on.

• To use the n8/n12 along with the computer, Connection Manager must be enabled (see page 20). When you connect the n8/n12 to the computer, Connection Manager automatically makes all connection settings. During this process, the driver icon ( ) (see page 20) flashes. Wait until the icon stops flashing and stays lit.

• When you connect the n8/n12 to the computer for the first time or you connect a different device than you have used before, the same message as the one shown in Step the process of establishing a connection.

16 appears indicating that the n8/n12 and the computer are in

CAUTION

• The flashing driver icon means that Connection Manager is checking an IEEE 1394 device that is connected to the computer. Do NOT turn off or on the power to any connected IEEE 1394 device, or disconnect or connect any IEEE 1394 cable while the driver icon is flashing.

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Confirming the installation

Status menu

If the installation is successful, an AI Driver icon is added to the status menu. To call up the menu, click on the icon ( ).

NOTE

• When Connection Manager is disabled, the driver icon is white. When Connection Manager is enabled, the driver icon is blue. To use the n8/n12 along with a computer, you must enable Connection Manager. While Connection Manager is checking an IEEE 1394 device that is connected to the computer, the driver icon flashes.

Driver icon

• Connection Manager

Enables/disables Connection Manager.

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• Sample Rate…

Speciﬁes the sampling frequency.

• EXIT

Exit AI Driver, then removes the driver icon from the status menu. To display the driver icon on the status menu again, from the hard disk to which OS X is installed (usually Macintosh HD) click [Applications] → [mLAN Tools], then double-click [mLAN Manager]. Connection Manager will start in the same condition (enabled/disabled) when the icon is removed.

NOTE

• The default setting of Connection Manager for AI Driver is “ON.”

Audio MIDI Setup (Audio Devices)

1 From the hard disk to which the OS is installed (usually Macin-

tosh HD), click [Applications] → [Utilities], then double-click [Audio MIDI Setup].

The “Audio MIDI Setup” window appears.

Audio MIDI Setup (MIDI Devices)

1 From the hard disk to which the OS is installed (usually Macin-

tosh HD), click [Applications] → [Utilities], then double-click [Audio MIDI Setup].

The “Audio MIDI Setup” window appears.

2 Click [MIDI Devices], then conﬁrm that the MIDI driver is shown

as “mLAN Network.”

3 Double-click the [mLAN Network] icon.

The “mLAN Network Properties” window appears.

4 Click [Ports], and conﬁrm the n8/n12 MIDI ports.

The MIDI ports are shown in the following sequence: output, input, output. If you are using the n12, the ports are shown as “n12:1, n12:1, n12:2, n12:2” and if you are using the n8, they are shown as “n8:1, n8:1, n8:2, n8:2.”

2 Click [Audio Devices], then select “mLAN Network” from the

pull-down menu in [Properties For].

The current audio settings are shown in the [Audio Input] and [Audio Output] ﬁelds.

NOTE

• By selecting “mLAN Network” for [Default Output] in System Settings, you can output audio signals of the system sounds and audio player software (e.g., iTunes, etc.) from the n8/n12.

• The sampling frequency cannot be changed from the “Audio Devices” window. Change the sampling frequency from the Sample Rate window (page 21).

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Changing settings after installation

For Macintosh Users

NOTE

• If you perform the following operations while AI Driver is being used by an application (such as a DAW), the application may not work properly. Quit the application, then perform the following operations.

- Turning Connection Manager on/off

- Turning the n8/n12 on/off

- Plugging/unplugging the IEEE 1394 cable

Sample Rate (Click the driver icon on the status menu → Sample Rate)

This dialog box enables you to set the sampling frequency.

Click the arrows in the Sample Rate box, then select the desired sampling frequency. Click [OK] to apply the selection and close the dialog box. By clicking [Apply], your selection will be applied and the dialog box will remain open. While you are changing the sampling frequency, a window appears indicating that the setting is being changed, and the n8/n12 [COMP] indicator ﬂashes (see page 14 in the Owner’s Manual).

Setting the audio driver buffer size

Audio signals may not be played back or recorded properly because of noise being produced while using DAW software. In most cases, you can solve these problems by adjusting the audio buffer size (Audio Buffer Size). The buffer size can be adjusted on the audio driver setup window. While the higher buffer size reduces load to the computer CPU but produces latency (time lag) during recording/playback, the smaller buffer size may result in noise or the sound cutting off. Make sure to set the buffer size to an appropriate value depending on the performance of your computer, the number of audio/MIDI tracks being recorded/played back on the DAW software, the number of plug-in software, and so on.

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Uninstalling the Software

To uninstall TOOLS for n, you must remove the following two software components:

• AI Driver

• Extensions for Steinberg DAW

Removing AI Driver

Remove the following folders and ﬁles from the boot disk (usually Macintosh HD).

/Applications/mLAN Tools/ /System/Library/Extensions/Yamaha1394AudioDriver.kext /System/Library/Extensions/YamahaOGTAsync.kext /System/Library/Frameworks/mLANEnablerFramework.framework /System/Library/Frameworks/mLANQt.framework /Library/Application Support/mLAN/ /Library/Audio/MIDI Drivers /Yamaha1394MIDI.plugin /Library/Prefrences/com.yamaha.mLAN Manager.plist /User/(Account name)*/Library/Preferences/com.yamaha.mLAN Manager.plist /User/(Account name)*/mLAN/

* “(Account name)” indicates the account name when AI Driver is

installed.

Removing Extensions for Steinberg DAW

1 Select [Library] → [Application Support] → [Steinberg] → [com-

ponents], then delete the ﬁles named “yamaha_xxx.bundle” (“xxx” indicates a speciﬁc model name, etc.).

2 Open the [Applications] folder, then click the “Cubase AI4” icon

while holding down the [control] key.

3 Select “Show Package Contents” from the context menu called

up in step 2.

NOTE

• When using Cubase 4 or Cubase Studio 4, click the corresponding icon to call up the context menu.

4 Select [Contents] → [templates], then delete the ﬁles named

“yamaha_xxx.cpr” (“xxx” indicates speciﬁc model name, etc.).

This completes the uninstallation of TOOLS for n.

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ATTENTION

TOOLS for n LICENSE AGREEMENT

PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THIS SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU (AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR LEGAL ENTITY) AND YAMAHA CORPORATION (“YAMAHA”).

BY BREAKING THE SEAL OF THIS PACKAGE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS, DO NOT INSTALL, COPY, OR OTHERWISE USE THIS SOFTWARE.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT

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entitled to claim ownership of the data created with the use of SOFTWARE, the SOFTWARE will continue to be protected under relevant copyrights.

• You may use the SOFTWARE on a single computer.

• You may make one copy of the SOFTWARE in machine-readable form for backup purposes only, if the SOFTWARE is on media where such backup copy is permitted. On the backup copy, you must reproduce Yamaha’s copyright notice and any other proprietary legends that were on the original copy of the SOFTWARE.

• You may permanently transfer to a third party all your rights in the SOFTWARE, provided that you do not retain any copies and the recipient reads and agrees to the terms of this Agreement.

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• You may not reproduce, modify, change, rent, lease, or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in part, or create derivative works of the SOFTWARE.

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• You may not use the SOFTWARE to distribute illegal data or data that violates public policy.

• You may not initiate services based on the use of the SOFTWARE without permission by Yamaha Corporation.

Copyrighted data, including but not limited to MIDI data for songs, obtained by means of the SOFTWARE, are subject to the following restrictions which you must observe.

• Data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be used for any commercial purposes without permission of the copyright owner.

• Data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be duplicated, transferred, or distributed, or played back or performed for listeners in public without permission of the copyright owner.

• The encryption of data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be removed nor may the electronic watermark be modiﬁed without permission of the copyright owner.

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This Agreement becomes effective on the day that you receive the SOFTWARE and remains effective until terminated. If any copyright law or provisions of this Agreement is violated, the Agreement shall terminate automatically and immediately without notice from Yamaha. Upon such termination, you must immediately destroy the licensed SOFTWARE, any accompanying written documents and all copies thereof.

4. LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA

As to SOFTWARE sold on tangible media, Yamaha warrants that the tangible media on which the SOFTWARE is recorded will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of receipt, as evidenced by a copy of the receipt. Yamaha’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the defective media if it is returned to Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha dealer within fourteen days with a copy of the receipt. Yamaha is not responsible for replacing media damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE TANGIBLE MEDIA, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE

You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SOFTWARE is at your sole risk. The SOFTWARE and related documentation are provided “AS IS” and without warranty of any kind. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AS TO THE SOFTWARE, EXPRESS, AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. SPECIFICALLY, BUT WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YAMAHA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

YAMAHA’S ENTIRE OBLIGATION HEREUNDER SHALL BE TO PERMIT USE OF THE SOFTWARE UNDER THE TERMS HEREOF. IN NO EVENT SHALL YAMAHA BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF YAMAHA OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event shall Yamaha’s total liability to you for all damages, losses and causes of action (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) exceed the amount paid for the SOFTWARE.

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7. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE

Third party software and data (“THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE”) may be attached to the SOFTWARE. If, in the written materials or the electronic data accompanying the Software, Yamaha identiﬁes any software and data as THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, you acknowledge and agree that you must abide by the provisions of any Agreement provided with the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE and that the party providing the THIRD PA RTY SOFTWARE is responsible for any warranty or liability related to or arising from the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. Yamaha is not responsible in any way for the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE or your use thereof.

•Yamaha provides no express warranties as to the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. IN ADDITION, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, as to the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.

•Yamaha shall not provide you with any service or maintenance as to the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.

•Yamaha is not liable to you or any other person for any damages, including, without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, expenses, lost proﬁts, lost data or other damages arising out of the use, misuse or inability to use the THIRD PA RTY SOFTWARE.

8. GENERAL

This Agreement shall be interpreted according to and governed by Japanese law without reference to principles of conﬂict of laws. Any dispute or procedure shall be heard before the Tokyo District Court in Japan. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction ﬁnds any portion of this Agreement to be unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

9. COMPLETE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to use of the SOFTWARE and any accompanying written materials and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement. No amendment or revision of this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by a fully authorized representative of Yamaha.

English

ATTENTION

Cubase AI4 LICENSE AGREEMENT

BY BREAKING THE SEAL OF THIS PACKAGE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS, DO NOT INSTALL, COPY, OR OTHERWISE USE THIS SOFTWARE.

THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES YOUR USE-CONDITIONS ABOUT THE “DAW” SOFTWARE OF STEINBERG MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES GMBH(“STEINBERG”) WHICH IS BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT. SINCE THE END-USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (EUSLA) SHOWN ON YOUR PC-DISPLAY IN YOUR INSTALLING THE “DAW” SOFTWARE IS REPLACED BY THIS AGREEMENT, YOU SHOULD DISREGARD THE EUSLA. THAT IS, IN THE INSTALLING PROCESS, YOU SHOULD SELECT “AGREE” WITH THE EUSLA, WITHOUT YOUR JUDGMENT THERETO, SO AS TO PROCEED TO THE NEXT PAGE.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT

Yamaha hereby grants you the right to use one copy of the software program(s) and data (“SOFTWARE”) accompanying this Agreement. The term SOFTWARE shall encompass any updates to the accompanying software and data. The SOFTWARE is owned by STEINBERG, and is protected by relevant copyright laws and all applicable treaty provisions. Yamaha has acquired the sublicense right to license you to use the SOFTWARE. While you are entitled to claim ownership of the data created with the use of SOFTWARE, the SOFTWARE will continue to be protected under relevant copyrights.

• You may use the SOFTWARE on a single computer.

• You may permanently transfer to a third party all your rights in the SOFTWARE only when you transfer this product together, provided that you do not retain any copies and the recipient reads and agrees to the terms of this Agreement.

2. RESTRICTIONS

• You may not engage in reverse engineering, disassembly, decompilation or otherwise deriving a source code form of the SOFTWARE by any method whatsoever.

• You may not reproduce, modify, change, rent, lease, or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in part, or create derivative works of the SOFTWARE.

• You may not electronically transmit the SOFTWARE from one computer to another or share the SOFTWARE in a network with other computers.

• You may not use the SOFTWARE to distribute illegal data or data that violates public policy.

• You may not initiate services based on the use of the SOFTWARE without permission by Yamaha Corporation.

Copyrighted data, including but not limited to MIDI data for songs, obtained by means of the SOFTWARE, are subject to the following restrictions which you must observe.

• Data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be used for any commercial purposes without permission of the copyright owner.

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• Data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be duplicated, transferred, or distributed, or played back or performed for listeners in public without permission of the copyright owner.

• The encryption of data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be removed nor may the electronic watermark be modiﬁed without permission of the copyright owner.

3. TERMINATION

4. LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA

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fourteen (14) days from the date of receipt, as evidenced by a copy of the receipt. Yamaha’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the defective media if it is returned to Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha dealer within fourteen days with a copy of the receipt. Yamaha is not responsible for replacing media damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE TANGIBLE MEDIA, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

7. GENERAL

8. COMPLETE AGREEMENT

5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

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WJ86050

U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation

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