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Gibson Dark Fire System Quick Start Manual

Dark fire system quick start, installation and authorization – windows xp, rip console, native instruments guitar rig 3 ableton live 7 lite gibson studio edition
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Gibson Dark Fire
Gibson Dark Fire
System Quick Start
System Quick Start
Installation and Authorization – Windows XP
RIP Console
Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3
Ableton Live 7 Lite Gibson Studio Edition
Owner's Manual Version 1.1
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  • Page 1 Gibson Dark Fire Gibson Dark Fire System Quick Start System Quick Start Installation and Authorization – Windows XP RIP Console Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3 Ableton Live 7 Lite Gibson Studio Edition Owner’s Manual Version 1.1...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Environmental Factors Heat and moisture can harm your Gibson RIP. Please do not install or operate this product near sources of moisture, such as sinks, damp basements, leaky roofs, etc. and never store it near heat sources, such as heaters or radiators.

  • Page 3: Warranty Protection

    Warranty Protection It is very important to us that you are satisfied with your Gibson product. Register it and activate your warranty protection by mailing the warranty card included with Dark Fire to Gibson USA, Department W, P.O. Box 100087, Nashville, TN 37210-0087. If you encounter any kind of problem, contact us as soon as possible so we can make things right.
  • Page 4 Gibson or its authorized representative has been advised of the possibility of such damages, and Gibson shall not be liable for any expenses, claims or suits arising from or relating to any of the foregoing.

  • Page 5: Step 1: Prepare Your Computer

    This Quick Start manual is intended to get most users up and running as quickly as possible. However, if you encounter problems, please look over the documentation for each element included in the Dark Fire System: Dark Fire guitar, Gibson RIP (Robot Interface Pack), Native Instruments Guitar Rig, and Ableton Live.

  • Page 6: Step 2: Start Installation

    3. Please read the letter to Dark Fire owners, and check the www.gibson.com/darkfire site for updated information. Then, click on Install. 4. The RIP installation process begins, then you're asked if you want to install Guitar Rig 3...
  • Page 7 5. The Wizard checks the contents of the setup package. Please be patient, this can take a while. 6. The Guitar Rig 3 Setup Screen Appears. Click on Next.
  • Page 8 7. Read the license agreement. If you agree with the terms, click on “I accept the terms of the license agreement” then click on Next. If you do not agree, click on Cancel and do not install the software. 8. When the Setup Type screen appears, select Complete and click on Next. 9.
  • Page 9 Whichever option you choose, be sure to note the location where the plug-in will be installed in the “Install Guitar Rig 3 VST-Plugin to” field, as you will need to specify that later when setting Ableton Live's preferences. After deciding where to install the plug-in, click on Next.
  • Page 10 “Authorizing Guitar Rig 3.” However, Gibson recommends against this. 13. You are now asked if you want to install Ableton Live Gibson Studio Edition. Click on Yes, then in the next screen, click on Next.
  • Page 11 Next. If you do not agree, click on “I Disagree” and do not install the software. 15. Live chooses the default location for installation, which is in your Program Files folder. Gibson strongly recommends you accept this default. Click on Next.
  • Page 12 16. Select the Program Manager group. Gibson recommends using the default name. If your computer has several user accounts, consider clicking “Install only for me.” Otherwise, click on “Install for all users,” then click on Next. 17. A screen appears that says you're ready to Start Installation. Click on Next.
  • Page 13 FireWire cable. With RIP turned off, plug one end of the FireWire cable into the FireWire connector on the rear of the Gibson RIP. Attach the other end of the FireWire cable to an open FireWire port on your computer.
  • Page 14 26. When the “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, click “Finish” to close the wizard. Installation for Windows XP is now complete. In the system tray, a notice will appear that lets you know your hardware is ready to use.
  • Page 15 Step 3: Authorize Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3 Please note: To authorize Guitar Rig 3, your computer must be connected to the internet. 1. After installation is complete, you need to authorize Guitar Rig 3 via Native Instruments' Service Center program. Go Start > Programs > Native Instruments > Service Center folder, then click on the Service Center entry.
  • Page 16 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new user account. After creating the account, you will be sent a password to your email address. Use this password to log in to the Service Center. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions; you will be prompted to enter your serial number for Guitar Rig 3.
  • Page 17 3. When the “Thank you” screen appears, click on OK. Ableton Live is now authorized. 4. If you're asked whether you want to install Gibson Dark Fire templates, click on Yes. After these are installed, installation is complete—click on OK, and you're done.
  • Page 18 If the firmware is not up to date, the following window appears. 1. Click “Yes” to install new firmware. Do not turn off or unplug your Gibson RIP or your computer while the firmware is being installed! This can leave RIP in a non- functional state that requires returning it to the factory.
  • Page 19 If updating is needed, follow the on-screen instructions to update the guitar's firmware. 7. After either updating or clicking on OK after the “guitar is up to date” message appears, the RIP Console appears. Learn more about the RIP Console in the Gibson Robot Interface Pack manual.
  • Page 20 RIP or guitar firmware, it's a good idea to do so manually. This insures that all firmware is up to date. 1. If the Console window is not already open, open it by going Start > Programs > Gibson RIP > Gibson RIP Console.
  • Page 21 7. Once the firmware update is complete, a screen appears that says “Flash Update complete.” Turn off power to the RIP, wait 10 seconds (or more), then reconnect power to load the new firmware. 8. Now check that your guitar firmware is up-to-date. Click on the About button again, but this time, click the Update Guitar button.
  • Page 22 13. After either updating or clicking on OK after the “guitar is up to date” message appears, the RIP Console appears. Learn more about the RIP Console in the Gibson Robot Interface Pack manual in the owner's manual section at...