Yamaha N12, N8 Computer setup for the Link function

Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4/Cubase AI4

Owner’s Manual

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Computer setup for the Link function

Follow the steps below to set up your computer so that you can use the Link function.

Start the computer.

When the computer is started, make sure that a blue

driver icon appears on screen.

■ Windows:

The icon in the task bar indicates the driver status.

■ Macintosh:

The icon in the status menu indicates the driver

status.

Connect the n8/n12 to the computer using an

IEEE 1394 cable, then turn on the power to the

mixer.

If the software and necessary driver have already

been installed and the initial settings have been

made, the setup sequence automatically starts.

During the setup, the driver icon will flash. Wait until

the icon is lit up steadily.

Select [Sample Rate] from the driver icon’s pop-

up menu to display the “Sample Rate” dialog

box. Then, set the sampling frequency.

To display the menu, right-click the driver’s icon (for

Windows) or click the driver’s icon ( for Macintosh).

After you select the sampling frequency, click [OK]

to close the dialog box.

Launch Cubase.

■ Windows:

Select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Steinberg Cubase

4] → [Cubase 4].

■ Macintosh:

Double click [Applications] → [Cubase 4].

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.

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

A white driver icon means that the driver

(Connection Manager) is currently disabled. Refer to

the Installation Guide for information on how to

enable the driver (Connection Manager).

Caution

While the driver icon is flashing, the computer checks to

determine whether an IEEE 1394 device is connected. Do NOT

turn off or on the power to any connected IEEE 1394 device or

disconnect or connect any IEEE1394 cable while the driver icon

is flashing.

• (WIndows) If the message “Failed to connect n8/

n12. Do you wish to retry?” appears, click Yes to

try again. If the same message appears again,

restart the computer and resume from the

beginning. If you are still unable to connect,

execute RESET ALL.

• When you connect the n8/n12 to a computer for

the first time, the system displays a message

indicating that connection setup is in progress.

driver icon

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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