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JimmyD1501
Total Posts: 23
Joined 12-07-2007 status: Regular |
Hi
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5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
There are advantages to using the FW interface. If your Mac has a FW/IEEE1394 port, I suggest getting the interface running again. If your current Mac doesn’t have FW, but has Thunderbolt, it can be adapted. The Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver V1.7.5 for Mac OS X covers High Sierra (10.13).
However, it requires the mLAN16E2 to first have its firmware updated.
Both are available here:
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JimmyD1501
Total Posts: 23
Joined 12-07-2007 status: Regular |
Hi
1.Downloaded the two files as advised 2. Installed the FW driver which installed ok and asked for a restart. After restart in settings I could see the Yamaha icon and when I clicked it it showed the correct updated version 3. Connected XS with Firewire cable (same one as before that worked ok) to computer and placed IEEE driver on desktop as it would not open in downloads. 3. The problem is that the IEE install flash page shows up but is greyed out only exit and refresh buttons available, install not actionable which I believe means its not making connection with the XS, this was also the case with the Firewire in settings when I clicked the Icon it opened a flash screen showing the driver version but when i tried to reset it had no connection. Actions taken 1. Made sure on XS that connection was mLAN and not USB no improvement 2. Uninstalled FW driver and reloaded two more times same problem as before. 3. Changed FW cable for a different one that works with my old Digi002 Interface no improvement Unless you can see I am doing something wrong or can do additional actions I suspect the board may be the problem. Thanks again Jim D |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
Before we go any further, which OS is installed on the XS?
To check the OS version…
What Firmware Version is shown? |
JimmyD1501
Total Posts: 23
Joined 12-07-2007 status: Regular |
Hi its version 1.60.1 |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
OK. In that case, it should be possible for the YSFW driver to be properly utilized.
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With the YSFW driver installed, there should be a functional “Update” button when running the IEEE1394 firmware updater. Does the XS show up as “Model” under “Device Information”? If not, try connecting the FW cable to the second mLAN port and press “Refresh”. If that still doesn’t resolve the issue, then indeed the interface may heve failed. |
JimmyD1501
Total Posts: 23
Joined 12-07-2007 status: Regular |
Hi
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5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
You’re welcome - I’m glad to help. The XF is fully compatible with XS files. The XF has 128 MB of User SDRAM standard, so any sample libraries requiring no more than that will load. For samples libraries greater than 128 MB the XF would need to have at least one optional flash module installed. |