User Manual

Pro Tools Remote Layer 221

DM2000 Version 2—Owner’s Manual

19 Pro Tools Remote Layer

The DM2000 features a Remote Layer target especially designed for controlling Pro Tools.

If an optional MB2000 Peak Meter Bridge is installed, Pro Tools channel levels are displayed

by the meters, and timecode is displayed on the TIME CODE counter.

Conﬁguring Windows Computers

1 Connect your PC.

The DM2000 can be connected to your Windows PC by connecting the TO HOST SERIAL

port to a suitable RS232 serial port on your PC, or by connecting the TO HOST USB port

to a USB port on your PC. If you use the TO HOST SERIAL port, make sure that the TO

HOST SERIAL parameter on the MIDI/TO HOST Setup page is set to PC-2 (see page 216).

2 Install the necessary drivers.

Once your PC is connected, you’ll need to install the TO HOST SERIAL or TO HOST USB

drivers included on the DM2000 CD-ROM.

Conﬁguring Macintosh Computers (MacOS 8.6 to 9.2.2)

1 Connect your Mac.

The DM2000 can be connected to your Mac by connecting the TO HOST SERIAL port to

either the Printer or Modem port on your Mac, or by connecting the TO HOST USB port

to a USB port on your Mac. If you use the TO HOST SERIAL port, make sure that the TO

HOST SERIAL parameter on the MIDI/TO HOST Setup page is set to Mac (see page 216).

2 Install OMS.

The DM2000 communicates with Pro Tools via OMS (Open Music System) software. If you

already have OMS installed on your Mac, there’s no need to install it again and you can

move on to the next section. If you don’t already have OMS installed, it’s included on the

DM2000 CD-ROM. Refer to the OMS documentation included on the DM2000 CD-ROM

for more information on installing.

3 Install Yamaha USB MIDI driver 1.04 or later.

If you are using the TO HOST USB port, you must also install the Yamaha USB MIDI driver

included on the DM2000 CD-ROM. See the included documentation for more informa-

tion.

Conﬁguring Macintosh Computer (MacOS X)

1 Connect the DM2000 TO HOST USB port to a USB port on your Mac.

2 Install the Yamaha USB MIDI Driver for MacOS X on the computer.