MOTIF XF Extension Installation Guide

Table of Contents
About MOTIF XF Extension................................ 1 Minimum System Requirements........................ 2 For Windows Users............................................. 2 For Mac Users ..................................................... 3 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ................. 4

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About MOTIF XF Extension

MOTIF XF Extension is a set of program plug-ins and project templates developed by Yamaha to enhance the functions of Steinberg DAW software. Simply by installing MOTIF XF Extension and connecting the MOTIF XF6/7/8 to your computer, you can take advantage of various features which enable you to link Cubase (the Steinberg DAW) with the MOTIF XF6/7/8. This manual covers how to install MOTIF XF Extension.
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Minimum System Requirements

These are basically the same as those of the Cubase series (Cubase 5/Cubase Studio 5/Cubase Essential 5/Cubase AI 5) Version 5.1.1 or later as a host application. Regarding Mac OS, only Mac OS 10.5 or later is supported.

For Windows Users

Preparing to install
Before installing, you will need to properly install the driver software to use MOTIF XF Extension. Make sure to install the USBMIDI Driver software when connecting the MOTIF XF6/7/8 to your computer via a USB cable, or to install the Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver software when connecting the MOTIF XF6/7/8 to your computer via an IEEE1394 cable.

Installing the software

Follow the instructions below to install MOTIF XF Extension.
n When the User Account Control window appears on Windows Vista/7, click [Continue] or [Yes]. n Make sure to install this software under the Administrator account.

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Double-click the Install MOTIF XF Extension 32bit.exe / Install MOTIF XF Extension 64bit.exe file extracted from the compressed file downloaded from the Yamaha web site. Click [Next] on the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Yamaha MOTIF XF Extension window called up in step 1.
n Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Yamaha MOTIF XF Extension 64bit will call up in the 64bit version of MOTIF XF Extension. n If an older version of MOTIF XF Extension has been installed in your computer, the software should be updated. (The procedure is the

same as that of installing it from scratch.)

Install the software by following the on-screen instructions.

n You can select a specific type of templates for MOTIF XF6/7/8 by selecting Custom on Setup Type window during the installation

process. When installing the 64-bit version, select the desired setting of 32-bit, 64-bit, or both versions, according to the specifications of your Cubase series.

Click [Finish] when Completed appears.

Uninstalling the software

Follow the instructions below to uninstall MOTIF XF Extension.
n In addition to the instructions below, you can uninstall the software by double-clicking Install MOTIF XF Extension 32bit.exe or Install

MOTIF XF Extension 64bit.exe, selecting [Delete] then clicking [Next] on the maintenance window.

Windows XP

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Select [Start] ([Settings] ) [Control Panel] [Add or Remove Programs] to call up the Add or Remove Programs window. Click [Change or Remove Programs] located in the upper left of the window, then select Yamaha MOTIF XF Extension from the list in the right panel. Click [Remove]. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the software.

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Windows Vista / 7

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Select [Start] ([Settings] ) [Control Panel] [Programs and Features] to call up the Uninstall or change a program window. Select Yamaha MOTIF XF Extension 32bit version / Yamaha MOTIF XF Extension 64bit version from the list. Click [Uninstall]/[Uninstall/Change].
If the User Account Control window appears, click [Continue].

Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the software.

For Mac Users

Installing the software
Follow the instructions below to install MOTIF XF Extension.
n Before installing the Extensions for Steinberg DAW, make sure to start the computer and log on to the Administrator account.

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Double-click the Install MOTIF XF Extension.mpkg file extracted from the compressed file downloaded from the Yamaha web site. Click [Continue] on the Welcome to the Yamaha MOTIF XF Extension Installer window called up in step 1.
n Click [Continue] if the message This package contains a program that determines if the software can be installed. Are you sure you

want to continue? appears.

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Install the software by following the on-screen instructions. Click [Close] when a message indicating that installation has been completed appears.

Uninstalling the software

Follow the instructions below to uninstall MOTIF XF Extension.

Select [Library] [Application Support] [Steinberg] [components], then delete the below files.
yamaha_motif_xf_u.bundle yamaha_motif_xf_song_import_u.bundle

Select [Library] [Application Support] [Steinberg] [Project Templates], then delete the file named Yamaha MOTIF XF xxx.cpr (xxx indicates specific name, etc.).

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