Guide

TOOLS for n Version2 Update Guide

TOOLS for n Version2 consists of two software components: Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver and n Extension. Yamaha Steinberg

FW Driver enables audio/MIDI signals to be transferred between a computer and the n8/n12 via IEEE1394 cables. Using n Exten-

sion, you can link the n8/n12 with Cubase versions that support the Link functions between both of them. The TOOLS for n

Version2 Installer installs these two software components.

Main Changes from TOOLS for n

• The driver included in this software has been changed from AI Driver to Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver.

• The structure of the installer for Extensions has been changed. This new version installs only Extension for n while the previous

version (Yamaha Extensions for Steinberg DAW) installed Extension for the multiple different models such as n and MOTIF XS

together. (For Windows, make sure to uninstall Extensions installed via the previous version before installing TOOLS for n

Version2.)

Features of Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver

• Unlike the previous version, you need not to perform the on/off setting for the driver (Windows) or Connection Manager (for

Mac), resulting in smoother and quicker use.

• You can change the sample rate directly from DAW software such as Cubase.

• Basically, up to three devices compatible with the Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver can be connected in daisy-chain fashion to a

computer. However, please note, that only up to two devices can be connected if their Sampling Rates are set to 88.2kHz/96kHz

or if you use the MOTIF XS/XF series and MOTIF-RACK XS.

TOOLS for n Version2 requires the following software components.

n8/n12 firmware V1.03 or later

IEEE1394 firmware V1.07 or later

Sweet Spot Data Manager V2.0.0 or later

For details on Cubase versions that support the Link functions, refer to the release notes.

This Update Guide covers also the information about the instructions on updating these software components.

When installing TOOLS for n Version2 for the first time, download the following software components and relevant manuals from

Yamaha website before starting the update procedure.

n8/n12 firmware Updater V1.03 or later

IEEE1394 firmware Updater V1.07 or later

Sweet Spot Data Manager V2.0.0 or later

TOOLS for n Version2/Cubase AI Installation Guide

n8/n12 Owner’s Manual (Supporting TOOLS for n Version2)

http://download.yamaha.com/

NOTE

• If the included CD-ROM is “TOOLS for n Version2,” you do not need to update the n8/n12 Firmware and the IEEE1394 Firmware. (The n8/

n12 will already have been updated to the required version of the firmware when you install TOOLS for n Version2.)

• The install and uninstall procedures for Windows 7/Windows 8 are the same as Windows Vista.

• Follow the steps below to access the Control Panel on Windows 8.

1) In the Start screen, click [Desktop].

The desktop will appear.

2) Move the cursor to the upper right or lower right corner of the desktop.

The Charms bar will appear.

3) Select [Settings]

 [Control Panel].

What is TOOLS for n Version2?

Important

After updating the n8/n12 firmware, the n8/n12 will not be able to be used with the n Driver, AI Driver or mLAN

Driver/mLAN Tools. Also keep in mind that the previous firmware version of the n8/n12 cannot be restored.