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Garrison
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I’m using Multi-Rack XS with FW16 mLann.
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5pinDIN
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Although it may not be related to your current problem, there’s no such thing as an “FW16 mLann”. You could have an FW16E or an mLAN16E2.
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A setting might have gotten changed -check IEEE1394 Driver and MIDI In/Out in Utility mode. See page 99 of the Rack XS Owner’s Manual. |
Stephen Kay
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Joined 01-13-2011 status: Pro |
Also check the MIDI Port settings in the Studio Manager… it’s been awhile since I used the Rack-XS editor, but maybe something needs to be reset there.
- Stephen Kay
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Garrison
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Yes, it’s FW16E.
I wonder how many people are really using FW16E or mLAN. Image Attachments
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meatballfulton
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I have been using FW16e with my XF with zero problems for five years. I can’t be the only one! If the Melas app is running OK then there is nothing wrong with the FW16e MIDI connection. What is that thumbnail image...the Rack XS editor? I notice it shows mLAN but not FW16e so I’m guessing whatever it is must be an older version. What are you running Studio Manager for? Are you on Mac or Windows? |
5pinDIN
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Usage of Studio Manager versus Standalone/VST versions of the Editor is dependent on what other gear and DAWs are connected.
See this support article:
Although it’s not current, and versions have changed, that article gives a basic guideline for the choice. If there’s not a specific reason to use Studio Manager, the correct Standalone/VST version is preferable. |
Garrison
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Joined 12-03-2015 status: Regular |
Thanks Guys! meatballfulton: Mac 10.6.8: Yes, that is the Motif-Rack XS Editor, and as mentioned, I may have the wrong one for my needs and system. I’ll give you those at the end here.
The Thumbnail reflects MIDI In/out are no longer being recognized. They used to be recognize using the FW16e.
I read the articles 5pinDin. They provided some enlightenment, hopefully!
The reason I’m trying to use Studio Manager instead the VST version; I use Logic as my DAW and Logic does not support VST. Why apple is doing that is beyond just about everybody using Logic.
My OS is 10.6.8, so when I purchased the -Rack XS a couple months ago, Yamaha/Steinberg gave me a copy of Cubase 5 because the version included with the purchase of the -Rack XS was Cubase 8, and that won’t work on 10.6.8. Maybe I should take the time to learn enough about Cubase 5 to record my needs then transfer the Audio over to Logic, where I understand processing a little better. I’d do that if I could get this thing fixed. In addition, when I un-installed and re-installed everything, I tried to be careful to select the correct versions of Drivers and Aps. It can get confusing at the Download Site. But I think I got it right.
Bottom line: What caused the problem in the beginning is what I would like to locate.
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5pinDIN
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Proper SysEx messages shouldn’t cause problems. If SysEx with random errors is sent, it’s hard to predict what might happen - certainly some unknown setting might be changed. If you have an “All” file that was saved before the problem, you might want to load that and see if the situation is resolved. Alternatively, you might do a factory reset. In addition, if you’d like a check of whether you’re using the correct versions of Studio Manager, the Editor, etc., than please tell us exactly which ones you’ve installed. |
Garrison
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Joined 12-03-2015 status: Regular |
You guys gave some hope! Thanks
I CAREFULLY uninstalled everything.
Let me know what it should be please.
The reason I’m concerned about that selection, is because I have my External Keyboard Controller, and I can’t seem to select:
I loaded the Tutorial File from your articles.
Anyway, If you could reassure me as to what to select in the ‘Right’ Editor Port of the Editor.
I’m terrified to try that “ Stand-Alone-Editor’ with Logic.
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Garrison
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Joined 12-03-2015 status: Regular |
Stephen Kay hit the problem on the head as far as the Stand-alone Version goes..
Thank you |
Stephen Kay
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Joined 01-13-2011 status: Pro |
Glad it helped! :)
- Stephen Kay
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