Hi Guys,

I've just bought one to replace (tentitively!) my Mackie Onyx 1220, which I use on my Mac (with Logic)...

First thing I noticed was that the n12 wasn't "plug and play" the way the Mackie Onyx was. It didn't show up in the "sound" control panel until I loaded a special application called "M-Lan connection manager"...
This was a bit of a surprise as I had expected it would be recognized as a core audio device without any tweaking or drivers.

I'm having a problem where Logic is not receiving or sending ANY MIDI over my old M-Audio Midisport 4x4 while the Yamaha n12 is running. I still need to use the Midisport 'cos I have several MIDI devices (and obviously the n12 only has one MIDI in and one out).

Has anyone had similar experiences to this? Is there a way to keep using my Midisport alongside the n12? (When I switch back to the Mackie Onyx to test, everything is fine...)

On this whole subject, I would LOVE some feedback from anyone using an n12. Is it a bit unstable? Is having to use this "connection manager" thing annoying?
I am already finding it quite irritating that the n12 isn't usually recognized when I start the Mac, and I have to cycle it on and off to get it to show up....

Perhaps the Onyx is a better way to go after all, even though it's a bit simpler?
Thanks heaps guys - look forward to any advice you can share!

Cheers,
Mike

 
   

Hi Guys,

Sorry to ask another question so soon, but I'm having a bit of a struggle with
my n12 and connection with my Mac...

The n12 often isn't showing up in the "sounds" control panel, or in Logic.
Sometimes I start the Mac and THEN power up the n12, other times I power up the
n12 first, then start my Mac.

Either way, it seems to be a case of pure luck as to whether the n12 shows up,
and probably 8 times out of 10, it isn't appearing...

I have a few questions... first, the n12 I am using is about a year old (it was
used). It came with some "AI drivers" and uses a connection manager to connect.
Are there any new drivers? I have read there is a new "Steinberg Yamaha FW
driver" that may work better - have people had experience with this? Does it
actually help?

My main concerns at the moment are that it's so frustrating that the n12 is not
recognized most of the time (whereas my old Mackie ONYX 1220 showed up every
time without fail in the Mac - and it didn't even need special drivers!!)...

I'm also having a problem where my 4-port MIDI interface won't work when the n12
is chosen as the audio interface - meaning I can't use my MIDI devices all at
once with the n12!

I'd love some feedback on the new drivers - are they a lot better and more
stable?

Cheers and thanks guys,
Mike

Hi Guys,

I've just bought one to replace (tentitively!) my Mackie Onyx 1220, which I use
on my Mac (with Logic)...

First thing I noticed was that the n12 wasn't "plug and play" the way the Mackie
Onyx was. It didn't show up in the "sound" control panel until I loaded a
special application called "M-Lan connection manager"...
This was a bit of a surprise as I had expected it would be recognized as a core
audio device without any tweaking or drivers.

I'm having a problem where Logic is not receiving or sending ANY MIDI over my
old M-Audio Midisport 4x4 while the Yamaha n12 is running. I still need to use
the Midisport 'cos I have several MIDI devices (and obviously the n12 only has
one MIDI in and one out).

Has anyone had similar experiences to this? Is there a way to keep using my
Midisport alongside the n12? (When I switch back to the Mackie Onyx to test,
everything is fine...)

On this whole subject, I would LOVE some feedback from anyone using an n12. Is
it a bit unstable? Is having to use this "connection manager" thing annoying?
I am already finding it quite irritating that the n12 isn't usually recognized
when I start the Mac, and I have to cycle it on and off to get it to show up....

Perhaps the Onyx is a better way to go after all, even though it's a bit
simpler?
Thanks heaps guys - look forward to any advice you can share!

Cheers,
Mike