Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series
Owner’s Manual
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English
Computer setup for the Link function
Follow the steps below to set up your computer so that you can use the Link function.
1.
Start the computer.
2.
Connect the n8/n12 to the computer using an
IEEE 1394 cable, then turn on the power to the
mixer.
3.
Launch Cubase.
■ Windows:
Select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Steinberg Cubase
5] → [Cubase 5].
■ Macintosh:
Double click [Applications] → [Cubase 5].
If the Yamaha Extension dialog box is displayed
while Cubase is starting, click [OK].
While Cubase is running, the n8/n12 can be linked to
Cubase. The CUBASE READY indicator lights up.
4.
Select [Devices] ➝ [Device Setup...] to call up the
Device Setup window. Select “VST Audio
System” in the Device column then confirm
whether or not “Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO”/
“Yamaha Steinberg FW” is selected from the
ASIO Driver column.
If it is selected, click [OK] to close the window. The
n8/n12 can now be linked to Cubase.
5.
Select [File] → [Preferences] to access the
Preferences dialog box.
6.
From [Editing], select [Project & Mixer], and in
the dialog box, make sure that “Sync Project and
Mixer Selection” is checked.
If this is not checked, click the check box so that a
check mark appears.
After you have verified this, click [OK] to close the
dialog box.
Before using the Cubase Link function, you must install special drivers and software, and then make initial settings. For more
information about installation procedures and initial settings for the dedicated software, please refer to the Installation Guide.
NOTE
If the CUBASE READY indicator does not light up,
refer to the section related to the CUBASE READY
indicator in “Troubleshooting” on page 54.
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NOTE
Confirm “Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO”/
“Yamaha Steinberg FW” is selected.
•When changing the ASIO driver, a dialog box may
appear asking “Do you want to switch the ASIO
driver?”. Click [Switch].
• If this is not checked, the TRACK CONTROL
switch of the DAW Remote Control section might
not operate correctly.
• This setting will be remembered the next time you
start up Cubase. There is no need to make the
setting each time.
NOTE
Verify that
this is checked
Choose [Editing] →
[Project & Mixer]
NOTE