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Configuring mLAN on the Host Computer

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 

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Connecting the KSP8 to other mLAN Devices

 

An mLAN-equipped KSP8 will usually be connected via FireWire to a host computer and any other 
mLAN devices on an mLAN bus. An mLAN bus consists of a group of devices connected by FireWire 
cables and communicating with the mLAN protocol.

You will connect the KSP8 to another mLAN device (such as the host computer) by inserting one end of a 
standard 6-pin FireWire cable (not provided with option) into one of the FireWire ports on the back panel 
of the installed I/O option, and inserting the other end of the FireWire cable into a FireWire port on the 
host computer or other device. Although communication is possible between mLAN devices that are not 
attached to a host computer, all mLAN devices must 

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rst be initialized by the host computer. Therefore, 

the 

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rst time you use your KSP8 mLAN option will be to communicate with the host computer.

When the host computer initializes the mLAN devices on the bus it provides each with a unique ID 
number. After they have been initialized, these devices will be able to communicate with each other 
without being attached to the host computer.

 

Configuring mLAN on the Host Computer

 

Once you’ve physically installed the mLAN option board in your KSP8, you will need to install and 
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gure mLAN software on the host computer before connecting it to the KSP8.

The latest mLAN host software is provided on a disc included with your mLAN option. mLAN is an 
emerging standard, however, so we suggest that you check with equipment manufacturers for the most 
up-to-date software and information on system requirements. We also recommend that you check the 
www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com website, as well as other online resources for the current status of 
mLAN products.

 

System Requirements for Apple Macintosh Computers

 

OS 9.x 

FireWire (IEEE 1394) Port

 

FireWire software must be version 2.8.5 or higher.

 

Recommended

 

800 MHz or faster G4 processor

256 MB or more RAM

 

System Requirements for Windows-Based Computers

 

Note: This software is currently in beta release and is not provided with the mLAN option.

 

Windows XP only

ASIO driver (available online)

Summary of Contents for KMLN8

Page 1: ...P8 Analog I O Option Board ADAT TDIF I O Option Board AES I O Option Board I O options are user installable no special expertise or special tools are required Furthermore the installation procedure is...

Page 2: ...s are not provided with the Option Installation Kit Installation 1 Turn the unit off then unplug all cables from the KSP8 2 Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the two screws attaching the option sl...

Page 3: ...ption pictured 4 Slide the board all the way into the KSP8 making sure that it becomes securely seated in the connector at the back of the opening 5 Attach the board to the KSP8 using the screws that...

Page 4: ...insert it making sure that it slides into both plastic rails and becomes seated in the connector at the back of the opening While the INSEL page offers mLAN parameters when an mLAN option is detected...

Page 5: ...on the bus it provides each with a unique ID number After they have been initialized these devices will be able to communicate with each other without being attached to the host computer Configuring m...

Page 6: ...ent 104driver s manual pdf in the mLAN Tools folder Refer to this manual for complete information on the mLAN ASIO Driver 1 Run the mLAN installer application on the host computer a If installing from...

Page 7: ...shed lines next to each of the items listed under Sample under RECEIVE STATUS This indicates that the KSP8 is active and that it is sending and receiving data This number changes from unit to unit mLA...

Page 8: ...e OMS folder inside the System folder 6 Start the OMS Setup application and select MIDI Cards and Interfaces from the Studio menu Click the Search button to find mLAN devices mLAN icons equivalent to...

Page 9: ...ed devices In order for your FireWire setup to achieve peak performance for data transfer keep in mind the fact that all FireWire devices are rated at a specific speed Connecting two devices with diff...

Page 10: ...nding on the application choose the option for ASIO mLAN This tells the application to send and receive audio data via the mLAN driver Setup examples For MOTU Digital Performer go to the Basic menu Au...

Page 11: ...ontrol panel After clicking Set it is almost always necessary to reassign the destinations by clicking on the Select Source button under the Receive section of the mLAN control panel If the FireWire c...

Page 12: ...ad the configuration file Note that you can place the studios into any bank of your choosing See the KSP8 User s Guide for more information on loading and arranging objects MLAN01 MID Important Do not...

Page 13: ...ct it on the config OUTSEL page Because the KSP8 s analog and digital outputs carry the same signal some fancy routing must be done in some of the mLAN studios specifically those designed for overdubb...

Page 14: ...1 2 You can also use mLAN 3 4 as outputs to your DAW tracks For example you wish to monitor all your tracks dry but then try out a reverb on a lead vocal Send the dry tracks to mLAN 1 2 and the vocal...

Page 15: ...new track on your DAW which returns mLAN 3 4 This track should output to mLan 1 2 Send some mono tracks on mLAN outputs 5 8 to KSP8 FXBuses 5 8 Return these effected sounds to your DAW as above Send...

Page 16: ...ugh the KSP8 Inputs 3 4 select mLAN inputs 1 2 which go through FX bus 3 4 then to Mix 1 2 which goes out Analog 3 4 This provides monitoring of your DAW tracks on your DAW select mLan inputs 1 2 on y...

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