Yamaha S08 Installation Guide

TOOLS for S08

Installation Guide / Installationshandbuch / Manuel d’installation

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results of the use of this guide and the software.

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

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logiciel.)

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responsable des dommages éventuels résultant de l’utilisation de ce manuel et de ce logiciel.

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appartenant à leurs détenteurs respectifs.

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Important Notices about the CD-ROM

Data Type

This CD-ROM contains software.
The Voice Editor lets you edit the Voices of the S08 with a highly intuitiv e graphical interface. W ith the SQ01 sequencing software, you can easily
create and edit your own original songs on your computer.

Never attempt to play back the CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in damage to your hearing as well as to your CD player/audio
speakers.

Operating System (OS)

The applications in this CD-ROM can run on both Windows and Macintosh (PowerPC or higher) system. The installation procedure and the
applications differs depending on the operating system that you are using. Please proceed to the appropriate installation instructions.

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Windows

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Macintosh⇒Read pages 7 and 8

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Read pages 3 through 6

Wichtige Hinweise zur CD

Datentyp

Diese CD-ROM enthält Software.
Mit dem Voice Editor können Sie die Voices des S08 über eine intuitive graphische Bedienoberfläche bearbeiten. Mit der Sequencer-Software
SQ01 können Sie auf unkomplizierte Art und Weise mit Ihrem Computer Songs komponieren und arrangieren.

Versuchen Sie niemals, CD-ROM auf einem Audio-CD-Spieler abzuspielen. Durch Mißachten dieser Warnung können Sie nicht nur Ihrem Gehör,
sondern auch Ihrem CD-Spieler und Ihren Lautsprechern Schaden zufügen.

Betriebssystem (OS)

Die Anwendungsprogramme auf dieser CD laufen sowohl unter Windows als auch auf Macintosh (PowerPC oder höher)-Systemen. Das
Installationsverfahren und die Programme sind je nach dem Betriebssystem, das Sie benutzen, unterschiedlich. Gehen Sie bitte zu den zugehörigen
Installationsanweisungen über.

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Windows

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Macintosh

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Lesen Sie Seite 3 bis 6

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Lesen Sie Seite 7 und 8

Avis importants sur le CD-ROM

Type de données

Ce CD-ROM contient des logiciels.
Le Voice Editor (Editeur de voix) vous permet d'éditer les v oix du S08 grâce à une interface graphique extrêmement intuitive. Quant au logiciel de
séquençage SQ01, il vous permet de créer et d'éditer facilement vos propres morceaux originaux sur votre ordinateur.

N’essayez jamais de lire le CD-ROM sur un lecteur CD. Cela pourrait avoir des conséquences sur votre ouïe ainsi que sur les haut-parleurs de votre
lecteur CD.

Système d’exploitation

Les applications de ce CD-ROM peuvent être exécutées par Windows95/98/Me et par le système Macintosh (PowerPC ou version supérieure). La
procédure d’installation et les applications diffèrent selon le système d’exploitation que vous utilisez. Veuillez sui vre les instructions adéquates lors
de l’installation.

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Windows

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Macintosh

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Consultez les pages 3 à 6

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Consultez les pages 7 et 8

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For Windows Users

Contents of the CD-ROM

A variety of applications (Installers) are packed in the following six folders.

Folder Name Application Name Contents

(*3)

(*1) (*2)

(*1)

PDF (Portable Document Format) viewer, enables you to view each PDF manual
for the applications.

Enables your PC to communicate with the S08 when PC and the instrument are
connected using a USB cable.

Full-scale sequencing software, for easily creating and playing back your own
songs on computer.

Enables you to edit the S08 voices on your computer.
Enables you to edit the S08 XG voices on your computer.
Enables you to create an accompaniment part for the melodies you enter by

simply specifying the general quality of the song and the performance style.
Enables you to exchange the bulk data between your PC and the S08.

Acroread_ Acrobat Reader 5.0

USBdrv_ YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver

(for Windows 98/Me)

USBdrv2k_ YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver

(for Windows 2000/XP)

SQ01_ SQ01

Plug_ Voice Editor for S08

Card_ Card Filer

(*1) (*4)

XG Editor
Auto Arranger

(*1)

(*1) (*4)

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(*1) These applications are supplied with online/PDF manuals.
(*2) Unfortunately, Yamaha makes no guarantee concerning the stability of these programs nor can it offer user support for them.
(*3) When using Auto Arranger with the S08, have an XG System on transmitted to the S08 by using the XG Editor beforhand.
(*4) SQ01 and Card Filer cannot be run simultaneously.

• Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Minimum System Requirement

n Depending on your particular operating system, the actual minimum requirements may be higher than those specified below.

SQ01/Voice Editor for S08/XG Editor

OS: Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP Home Edition/XP Professional Edition
CPU : Pentium (or Celeron)/450MHz or faster
Memory: 64MB or more (128MB or more is recommended)
Free space in Hard Disk: 300MB or more
Display: 800 x 600, High Color (16 bit) or more

Card Filer

OS: Windows 95/98/98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP Home Edition/XP Professional Edition
CPU: Pentium (or Celeron)/100MHz or faster
Available Memory: 8MB or more
Free space in Hard Disk: 2MB or more
Display: 800 x 600, 256 colors or more

USB MIDI Driver

Computer: IBM/AT or compatible machine (with USB interface)
OS: Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP Home Edition/XP Professional Edition
CPU: Pentium (or Celeron)/166MHz or faster
Available Memory: 32MB or more
Free space in Hard Disk: 2MB or more

n For information about hardware requirements other than the application above, refer to the on-line manuals of the relevant software.

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Windows 98

Windows Me

Software Installation

Acrobat Reader 5.0

You need to install Acrobat Reader to view the PDF manuals
accompanied with each application in advance.

n If you have installed an older version of Acrobat Reader on your PC,

first you need to execute “Uninstall” before proceeding.

1.

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

2.

Select the language you want to use and double-click on its
folder.
“ar500***.exe” file will be displayed. (“***” indicates the
selected language.)

Double-click on the “ar500***.exe.”

3.

Acrobat Reader Setup Dialog box will be displayed.
Execute the installation by following the directions appearing on

4.

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the screen.
After completing the installation procedure, you will find the
Acrobat folder on your PC (Program Files as the default).
Refer to the [Reader Guide] in the [Help] menu how to use the
Acrobat Reader.

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USB MIDI Driver

To operate the S08 from your computer via USB, you’ll need to
install the appropriate driver software.
The USB-MIDI driver is software that transfers MIDI data back and
forth between sequence software and the S08 via a USB cable.

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Windows 98/Me users See below.

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Windows 2000/XP users See page 5.

Installing the driver on a Windows 98/Me system

Start the computer.

1.

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

2.

Make sure the STANDBY/ON switch on the S08 is set to

3.

STANDBY (off) and use the USB cable to connect the USB
terminal of the computer (or the USB hub) to the USB terminal
of the S08. When the S08 is turned on, the computer
automatically displays the “Add New Hardware Wizard.” If the
Add New Hardware Wizard does not appear, click “Add New
Hardware” in the Control Panel.

n For Windows Me users, check the radio button to the left of

“Automatic search for a better dri v er (Recommended)” and click
[Next]. The system automatically starts searching and installing
the driver. Proceed to Step 8. If the system does not detect the
driver, select “Specify the location of the dri ver (Adv anced)” and
specify the CD-ROM drive’s root directory (e.g., D:\) to install
the driver.

4.

Click [Next].
The window below enables you to select the search method.

5.

Check the radio button to the left of “Search for the best driver
for your device. (Recommended).” Click [Next].
The window below enables you to select a location in which to
install the driver.

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6.

Check the “CD-ROM drive” box and uncheck all other items.
Click [Next].

n The system may ask you to insert a Windows CD-ROM while it

checks for the driver. Specify the USBdrv_ directory of the CD­ROM drive (such as D:\USBdrv_\) and continue the installation.

n When using the Windows 98, specify the USBdrv_ directory of

the CD-ROM drive (such as D:\USBdrv_\) and continue the
installation.

7.

When the system detects the driver on the CD-R OM and is ready
for installation, it displays the following screen.
Make sure that the “YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver” is listed, and
click [Next]. The system starts the installation.

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4.

Make sure the STANDBY/ON switch on the S08 is set to
STANDBY (off) and use the USB cable to connect the USB
terminal of the computer (or the USB hub) to the USB terminal
of the S08. When the S08 is turned on, the computer
automatically displays the “Found New Hardware W izard.” Click
[Next].

Check the radio button to the left of “Search for a suitable driver

5.

for my device. (Recommended).” Click [Next].
The window that appears enables you to select a location in
which to install the driver.

6.

Check the “CD-ROM drives” box and uncheck all other items.
Click [Next].

n The system may ask you to insert a Windows CD-ROM while it

checks for the driver. Specify the “USBdrv2k_” directory of the
CD-ROM drive (such as D:\USBdrv2k_\) and continue the
installation.

7.

When the installation is complete, the system displays
“Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.” Click [Finish].

n Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen

after the installation is complete.

8.

Restart the computer.
The driver has been installed.

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8.

When the installation is complete, the following screen appears.
Click [Finish].

n Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen

after the installation is complete.

The driver has been installed.

Installing the driver on a Windows 2000 system

1.

Start the computer and use the “Administrator” account to log
into Windows 2000.

2.

Select [My Computer | Control Panel | System | Hardware |
Driver Signing | File Signature Verification], and check the radio
button to the left of “Ignore -Install all files, regardless of file
signature” and click [OK].

3.

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

Installing the driver on a Windows XP system

1.

Start the computer.
Select [Start | Control Panel ].

2.

If the Category View is selected, click “Switch to Classic View”
at the left of the window.
All control panel items (icons) will be displayed.

[System | Hardware | Driver Signing | Driver Signing Option ],

3.

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

Click [OK] to close the “System Properties” window, then click

4.

the “x” button at the top right of the window to close the control
panel.

5.

Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Make sure the STANDBY/ON switch on the S08 is set to

6.

STANDBY (off) and use the USB cable to connect the USB
terminal of the computer (or the USB hub) to the USB terminal
of the S08. When the S08 is turned on, the computer
automatically displays the “Found New Hardware Wizard.”

7.

Check the radio button to the left of “Search for a suitable driver
for my device. (Recommended).” Click [Next].The system starts
the installation.

When the installation is complete, the system displays

8.

“Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.” Click [Finish].

n Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen

after the installation is complete.

Restart the computer.

9.

The driver has been installed.

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Card Filer

Card Filer allows you to store the data of the S08 on your PC.

Double-click on the “Card_” folder.

1.

Various files like “Setup.exe” will be displayed.

2.

Double-click on the “Setup.exe.”
YAMAHA Card Filer Setup Dialog box will be displayed.

Execute the installation by following the directions appearing on

3.

the screen.
After completing the installation procedure, you will find the
YAMAHA folder on your PC (Program Files as the default) and
Card Filer folder in the YAMAHA folder.
Refer to the “Card Filer Manual” in the Card Filer folder how to
use the application.

SQ01

In addition to sequencer function, SQ01 can be used as convenient

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voice editors once the Plug-in application “Voice Editor for S08” is
installed.

Double-click on the “SQ01_.” Various files like “setup.exe” will

1.

be displayed.

2.

Double-click on the “Setup.exe.”
SQ01 Setup Dialog box will be displayed.

Plug-in Applications

You can use the Plug-in applications of SQ01 to edit the voices of the
S08 or to create an accompaniment part for the melody you enter.
Once the S08 Database is installed, you can view the Voice List of the
S08 while running SQ01 or XG Editor.

Double-click on the “Plug_” folder.

1.

Three folders, “VESS08_,” “XGE_” and “AA_” will be
displayed.

Double-click the desired folder.

2.

• VES08_..Voice Editor for S08, S08 Database

• XGE_ .....XG Editor

• AA_........Auto Arranger

Various files like “Setup.exe” will be displayed.
Double-click on the “Setup.exe.”

3.

YAMAHA Plug-in Software Setup Dialog box will be displayed.
Execute the installation by following the directions appearing on

4.

the screen.
After completing the installation procedure, you will find the
each Plug-in software in the designated folder and find that each
Plug-in application is added to the [Plug-in]/[View] menu on the
SQ01.
Refer to the online help/PDF manuals how to use the application.

Execute the installation by following the directions appearing on

3.

the screen.
After the installation, select <Restart>.
After restarting the Windows, you will find the YAMAHA folder
on your PC (Program Files as the default) and SQ01 folder in the
YAMAHA folder.
Refer to the online manuals how to use the application.

SQ01 MIDI Setup

1.

Start SQ01.
From the [Start] menu, select [Programs]
SQ01]

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[SQ01].

2.

From the [Setup] menu, select [MIDI]
the “Device” page of the “MIDI” dialog.

Select “YAMAHA USB OUT 0-1” from the [OUT] box to use

3.

the S08 connected to the USB terminal.

n If you relay SQ01 MIDI messages from the S08 MIDI

THRU terminal to another external MIDI device, select
“YAMAHA USB OUT 0-2.”

Select “YAMAHA USB IN 0-1” from the [IN] box. [OK] to

4.

close the dialog box.

n

You can select the audio driver and the audio in/out device if
necessary. From the [Setup] menu, select [Audio]
[Device] to display the “Device” page of the “Audio” dialog.

n

The USB connection to the S08 can only be used for transfer
of MIDI data. No audio data can be transferred via USB.

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[YAMAHA

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[Device] to display

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For Macintosh Users

Contents of the CD-ROM

The CD-ROM includes two folders: “International” and “Japanese.” Double-click on the “International” folder to open it. You will find a variety of
applications (Installers) packed in the following five folders.

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“International” folder

Folder Name Application Name Contents

Acrobat_ Acrobat Reader

OMS_ Open Music System (OMS) 2.3.8

OMS Setup for YAMAHA (Folder) Contains the OMS Setup files for the Yamaha tone generators.

USBdrv_ YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver Enables your computer to communicate with the S08 when your computer

Voice Editor_ Voice Editor for S08
Card Filer_ Card Filer

(*1) These applications are supplied with online/PDF manuals.
(*2) Unfortunately, Yamaha makes no guarantee concerning the stability of these programs nor can it offer user support for them.
(*3) Voice Editor and Card Filer cannot be run simulaneously.

• OMS® and are trademarks of Opcode Systems, Inc.

(*1) (*2) PDF (Portable Document Format) viewer, enables you to view each PDF

manual for the applications.

(*1) (*2) Enables you to use several MIDI applications on the Mac OS.

and the S08 are connected using a USB cable.

(*1) (*3) Enables you to edit the S08 voices on your computer.

(*1) (*3) Enables you to exchange the bulk data between your computer and the

S08.

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Minimum System Requirement

Voice Editor for S08

OS:

Mac OS 8.6 through 9.2.2

CPU:

PowerPC or faster

Available memory:
Free space in Hard Disk:
Display:
OMS:

800 x 600, 256 colors or more

OMS 2.3.3 or later (included)

Card Filer

OS:

Mac OS 7.5 through 9.2.2

CPU:

Power PC or faster

Available Memory:
Free space in Hard Disk: 6MB or more
Display: 800 x 600, 256 colors or more
OMS: OMS 2.3.3 or later (included)

USB MIDI Driver

Computer: Macintosh Computer with built-in USB port
OS: Mac OS 8.6 through 9.2.2
CPU: Power PC or faster
Memory: 64MB or more (128MB or more is recommended)
Free space in Hard Disk: 2MB or more
OMS: OMS 2.3.3 or later (included)

8MB or more

16MB or more

8MB or more

n Turn off virtual memory.

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Software Installation

Acrobat Reader

You need to install Acrobat Reader to view the PDF manuals
accompanied with each application in advance.

1. Double-click on the “Acrobat_” folder.

Three different language folders will be displayed: English,
German and French.

2. Select the language you want to use and double-click on its

folder.
“Reader Installer” will be displayed.
The Installer name may differ depending on the language you
select.

3. Double-click on the “Reader Installer.”

Acrobat Reader Setup Dialog will be displayed.

4. Execute the installation by following the directions appearing on

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the screen.
After the installation, you will find the “Adobe Acrobat” folder
on your computer (Hard Disk as the default).
Refer to the [Reader Guide] in the [Help] menu how to use the
Acrobat Reader.

USB MIDI Driver

To operate the S08 from your computer via USB, you’ll need to
install the appropriate driver software.
The USB-MIDI driver is software that transfers MIDI data back and
forth between sequence software and the S08 via a USB cable.

First install OMS before you install the USB-MIDI driver. Also, after
installing the driver, you will need to set up OMS.

1. Double-click the “Install USB Driver” icon in the “USBdrv_”

folder “Install USB Driver” will be displayed.

2. Execute the installation by following the directions appearing on

the screen.

3. When the installation is complete, the system displays the

following message: “Installation was successful. You have
installed software which requires you to restart your computer.”
Click [Restart]. The computer automatically restarts. You can
locate the installed files in the following locations (Hard Disk as
the default):

• System Folder | Control Panels | YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch

• System Folder | Extensions | USB YAMAHA MIDI Driver

• System Folder | OMS Folder | YAMAHA USB MIDI OMS
Driver

Open Music System (OMS) 2.3.8

OMS allows you to use several MIDI applications on the Mac OS at
the same time.

1. Double-click on the “OMS_” folder (English version only).

“Install OMS 2.3.8” will be displayed.

2. Double-click on the “Install OMS 2.3.8.”

OMS Setup Dialog will be displayed.

3. Execute the installation by following the directions appearing on

the screen.
After the installation, select <Restart>.

n After the installation is complete, you may possibly encounter

an error message warning that the installer did not close. In this
case, go to the “File” menu and select “Quit” to close the
installer. Then reboot the computer.

After restarting the Macintosh, you will find the “Opcode”/“OMS
Applications” folder on your computer (Hard Disk as the
default).

4. Copy the “OMS 2.3.8 Manual.pdf” in the CD-R OM to the “OMS

Applications” folder by drag & drop operation.
Refer to the “OMS 2.3.8 Mac.pdf” (English version only) how to
use the application.

5. Copy the “OMS Setup for YAMAHA” in the CD-ROM to the

“OMS Applications” folder by drag & drop operation. In the
“OMS Setup for YAMAHA” folder you will find the OMS Setup
files for the Yamaha tone generators, which you can use them as
the template.

For information about setting up OMS, refer to the Voice Editor
owner’s manual (PDF).

Card Filer

Card Filer allows you to store the data of the S08 on your computer.

1. Double-click on the “Card Filer_” folder.

“Install Card Filer” will be displayed.

2. Double-click on the “Install Card Filer.”

Card Filer Setup Dialog will be displayed.

3. Execute the installation by following the directions appearing on

the screen.
Selecting “Custom Install” from the pull-down menu (an
installation option) lets you select the manual language from
English, German and French.
After the installation, you will find the “CardFiler1.03forS08”
folder on your computer (Hard Disk as the default).
Refer to the “Card Filer Manual.pdf” in the folder how to use the
application.

Voice Editor for S08

Voice Editor lets you edit the voices of the S08 on your computer.

1. Double-click on the “Voice Editor_” folder.

“Install Voice Editor for S08” will be displayed.

2. Double-click on the “Install Voice Editor for S08.”

Voice Editor for S08 Setup Dialog will be displayed.

3. Execute the installation by following the directions appearing on

the screen.
Selecting “Custom Install” from the pull-down menu (an
installation option) lets you select the manual language from
English, German and French.
After the installation, you will find the “YAMAHA Tools” folders
on your computer (Hard Disk as the default).
Refer to the “S08.pdf” file in the “VEditor” folder in the “Voice
Editor for S08” folder for information on how to use the
application.

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