Computer Setup For The Link Function - Yamaha DIGITAL MIXING STUDIO N12 Owner's Manual

Using the n8/n12 with Cubase 5 series

Computer setup for the Link function

Follow the steps below to set up your computer so that you can use the Link function.
Before using the Cubase Link function, you must install special drivers and software, and then make initial settings. For more
NOTE
information about installation procedures and initial settings for the dedicated software, please refer to the Installation Guide.
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.
If the CUBASE READY indicator does not light up,
NOTE
refer to the section related to the CUBASE READY
indicator in "Troubleshooting" on page 54.
Select [Devices] ➝ [Device Setup...] to call up the
4.
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.
Confirm "Yamaha Steinberg FW ASIO"/
"Yamaha Steinberg FW" is selected.
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• When changing the ASIO driver, a dialog box may
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appear asking "Do you want to switch the ASIO
driver?". Click [Switch].
Select [File] → [Preferences] to access the
5.
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.
Verify that
this is checked
• If this is not checked, the TRACK CONTROL
NOTE
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.
→
Choose [Editing]
[Project & Mixer]