User Manual

MOTIF XS Editor Installation Guide 5
To use the MOTIF XS Editor, you’ll need to install the following software programs. Follow the appropriate
instructions below corresponding to the software you’re using.
USB-MIDI Driver or AI Driver Installation
To operate your Yamaha hardware from your computer via a USB cable or an IEEE1394 cable, you’ll need to install
the USB-MIDI driver software or the AI Driver software. The USB-MIDI driver is necessary when using a USB
connection to transfer MIDI data back and forth between your computer’s DAW software and the MOTIF XS6/7/8.
The AI Driver is necessary when using an IEEE1394 connection to transfer Audio/MIDI data back and forth
between your computer’s DAW software and the MOTIF XS (MOTIF XS6/7 with optional mLAN16E2 installed, or
MOTIF XS8).
n MOTIF XS Editor cannot be used over a MIDI connection.
Studio Manager Installation
Studio Manager is a cross-platform application that enables you to use multiple Editor programs for remotely
controlling Yamaha hardware from your computer, and allows you to save the Editor settings for instant recall.
For specific instructions on using the software, refer to the PDF manual from the [HELP] menu in the Studio
Manager and each Editor.
Software Installation
• USB-MIDI driver or AI Driver
• Studio Manager
•MOTIF XS Editor
Make sure to check the following website for installation and up-to-date news on the USB-MIDI driver.
http://www
.global.yamaha.com/download/usb_midi/
Make sure to check the following website for installation and up-to-date news on the AI Driver.
http://www
.global.yamaha.com/download/
You can download the latest version of Studio Manager at the following website. If you are using the MOTIF XS Editor on a
Macintosh, download the Studio Manager Version 2.2.0 or later from the website below. For specific installation instructions,
refer to the installation guide included in the downloaded file.
http://www
.yamahasynth.com/download/
DAW
USB cable
Driver
Computer
IEEE1394 cable MOTIF XS