MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual
Creating a Song with a
computer
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Setting up the DAW software on the computer
Start the DAW software on the connected computer. Then, follow the setup instructions below.
NOTE
When the cable connecting the instrument to the computer is disconnected or the instrument is turned off accidentally, the DAW
will not recognize the instrument again. If this occurs, exit the DAW software, then restart it after setting up the instrument and
making sure the connection is secure.
NOTE
For details on DAW software versions that are compatible with the instrument, see the “Specifications” of the “Owner’s Manual”
PDF document.
NOTE
Not all of the following functions may be available, depending on your particular software version or your computer environment.
Cubase
Install MX49/MX61 Remote Tools to complete the setup.
SONAR
1
Pull down the [Edit]
[Preferences] menu and select [Devices] of “MIDI.”
2
Add “Yamaha MX Series-2” to the Input Device, then add “Yamaha MX Series-2” to the Output Device.
3
Pull down the [Edit]
[Preferences] menu and select [Control Surfaces].
4
Click the [+] button, select “Mackie Control,” then set the Input Port to “Yamaha MX Series-2” and set the Output
Port to “Yamaha MX Series-2.”
Digital Performer
1
In the Audio/MIDI setup of a Mac computer, connect Port 2 of the interface of the
instrument
to Port 2 of the tone gen-
erator. When there is only one Port for the tone generator, add the new Port, then connect it to the interface.
2
Pull down the [Setup] menu and select [Control Surface Setup] to call up the Control Surface window.
3
Click the [+] button.
4
Select “Mackie Control” in the Driver section.
5
In the box for setting “Unit” and “MIDI,” select “Mackie Control” in the “Unit” section and select “MX49/MX61 New
Port 2” in the “MIDI” section.
Logic Pro
1
Select the [Preferences] menu
[Control Surfaces Setup] to call up the Setup window.
2
Select the [New] menu
[Install].
3
Select “Mackie Control” in the model list, then add it as a control surface.
4
Set the MIDI Output Port to “Yamaha MX Series Port2.”
NOTE
Mackie Control is the trademark of Mackie Designs, Inc.
