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Use this section to get your Link.FireWire set up quickly. Also refer to
the Link.FireWire Quick-Start Guide included with your Link.FireWire
audio interface, which includes a tutorial on how to make a recording
using the Link.FireWire and Tracktion.
Installing the Software
• The Link.FireWire CD contains an installer that will install the
drivers on your PC. If you are using a Macintosh (running OS X
version 10.3.9 or later), you don’t need to install drivers because the
FireWire drivers are included in OS X.
Note:
If you are using OS X 10.3, be sure to update to the latest
released version, 10.3.9.
• Your Link.FireWire CD also contains Tracktion 2.1. Double-
click the file “TracktionSetup.exe” and follow the instructions to
install Tracktion on your PC. For the Macintosh, double-click the
file “TracktionSetup.dmg” and drag the Tracktion icon into your
Applications folder.
• Visit http://my.tapcogear.com to register your Link.FireWire.
If you haven’t already done so, set up an account by entering your
email address and clicking, “No, I want to create an account.” Then
click “Continue.”
Enter the information to set up your profile. Then click “Create My
Account.”
Then proceed to register your Link.FireWire by clicking “TAPCO
Product Registration.”
• Your computer
must
meet the following minimum system
requirements:
PC Requirements
• Windows XP (SP2)
• Pentium III or better processor
• 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
• 30 MB hard disk space
Macintosh Requirements
• OS X (10.3.9 or later)
• Power Mac G3 (600 MHz or faster), G4, or G5 processor
• 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
• 35 MB hard disk space
The Link.FireWire Quick-Start Guide has detailed instructions on
installing the software on a PC running Windows XP (SP2) and a
Macintosh running OS X (version 10.3.9 or later).
