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poastell
Total Posts: 9
Joined 06-18-2012 status: Newcomer |
After years of unproblematic use of Cubase with a Yamaha MOX I recently shifted to a Yamaha XF and have got into an incredible mess. This is partly because it was so long ago that I set up the MOX that I have lost track of how to organise the I/O.
Possibly related problems, I haven’t been able to:
- I have been able record midi (Symphonic Orchestra) but only playback via my sound card ASIO The key issue seems to be that the ASIO DirectX Full Duplex is missing (when the CB8 Pro loads there is a flash of a box where I’d expect to see the ASIO choice to be indicated). Also the midi port setup shows only three I/O ports on the XF the missing fourth being the port I’d expect to return output to the synth. Very frustrating. Any pointers on how to resolve this would be welcome, I hope the above info is adequate Cubase 8 Pro, Yamaha XF6, W7 |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
Have you downloaded and installed the MOTIF XF Extension? If not…
Your member profile indicates that you use Windows.
The MOTIF XF Extension Installation Guide and Owner’s Manual can be found here:
This might be helpful for setup with FW16E:
I don’t personally use Cubase, so others might be able to provide more detailed help. |
philwoodmusic
Total Posts: 1055
Joined 07-01-2013 status: Guru |
Since it wasn’t specifically mentioned in the first post, I wondered if the OP doesn’t have a FW16E installed? It’s a stab in the dark but the only way to get the audio I/O like the MOX’s. |
meatballfulton
Total Posts: 3022
Joined 01-25-2005 status: Guru |
Right, the XF doesn’t do audio over USB like the MOX, only MIDI. You need both the FW16e board and a Firewire port on your computer instead. If you have no FW, then you need to start using a separate audio interface. |
poastell
Total Posts: 9
Joined 06-18-2012 status: Newcomer |
Thanks all, this has set me straight, I’ll shop for the bits. |
philwoodmusic
Total Posts: 1055
Joined 07-01-2013 status: Guru |
Before you splash the cash, don’t forget that you can: 1 - Output the audio directly to a USB Stick or hard disk connected to the XF’s TO DEVICE, and then import that audio to Cubase. 2 - Output the audio directly to your computer or device via a network connection (Ethernet cable or wirelessly via a compatible USB Wi-Fi device) 3 - Output via S/PDIF. 4 - This one is pure anarchy… you can record your Motif XF’s main analogue and assignable analogue outputs by plugging them into an audio interface, if you have one. |
poastell
Total Posts: 9
Joined 06-18-2012 status: Newcomer |
I have shopped for the bits. Tricky, since the 16e expansion board is no longer in production but there was one of ebay.
- however, can you say something about how to use an ethernet cable?
As before, thanks for this support it makes the tedious liveable! |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
Although the FW16E is “discontinued”, there are several dealers who have them, including http://shop.motifator.com/index.php/xf-accessories/xf-firewire-interface.html Since you referred only to “the 16e”, be aware that there’s an mLAN16E, which is for older models such as the Motif ES, and not compatible with the XF/XS. |
philwoodmusic
Total Posts: 1055
Joined 07-01-2013 status: Guru |
You can connect the XF via ethernet to your computer which will allow you to move files back and forth between your motif and your computer more conveniently. You can also capture your audio wirelessly on an iPad or iPhone using Yamaha’s ‘Cloud Audio Recorder’ which is an app. You’ll obviously need to know about networking and have an understanding of (as well as access) to your home network and it’s router, in order to try those. As far as ethernet goes, some people have gone direct to a computer and others have connected via their network’s router. |