Steinberg CC121 Installation Guide

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TOOLS for CC121 consists of two software components: USB-MI DI Driver and Steinberg CC121 Extension. In particular, you 
should install the USB-MIDI Driver to enable proper comm unication between the CC121 and your computer. You should also 
install Steinberg CC121 Extension to ensure optimum control over Cubase. The TOOLS for CC121 Installer installs these two 
software components.
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http://service.steinberg.de/ goto.nsf/show/supportupdates_cc121_gb
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http://service.steinberg.de/goto.nsf/s how/supportupdates_cc121_gb
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Follow the steps below to install the software.
NOTE
• If the same software components have already been installed in your computer, you can use the same procedure as described in the Installation 
instructions here to update the software.
 Windows XP
Preparing to install
1
Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the 
CC121 is in the STANDBY ( ) position.
2Disconnect all the devices other than the mouse 
and keyboard from the computer, then connect 
the CC121 directly to the computer (without 
using a hub) by using a USB cable.
3Start the computer and log on to the Administra-
tor account.
Exit any open applications and close all open windows.
4Select [Start] (   [Settings])   [Control Panel], 
click “Switch to Classic View” in the upper left of 
the window.
5Go to [System]   [Hardware]   [Driver Signing] 
  [Driver Signing Options], and select the radio 
button to the left of “Ignore - Install the software 
anyway and don’t ask for my approval” and click 
[OK].
NOTE
• After completing the installati on, make sure to restore the 
original settings if necessary.
6Close the System Properties window by clicking 
the [OK] button or the Close button ([X]) to close 
the Control Panel.
Software Installation
The installer will install the fo llowing two software components 
to your computer.
• USB-MIDI Driver
• Steinberg CC121 Extension
NOTE
• Use the Cancel button or Clos e button to quit the installa-
tion. Quitting by using the [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Delete] buttons or 
by turning off the power while installation is in process can 
result in problems since the installation is terminated with-
out performing a proper uninstall.
7Double-click “setup.exe” in the compressed file 
(you have downloaded).
A “Welcome to the InstallS hield Wizard for TOOLS for 
CC121” window appears.
8Click [Next].
9Follow the on-screen instructions in the Setup 
window for USB-MIDI Driver and Steinberg CC121 
Extension appearing in order.
NOTE
• If a message “The software you are installing has not 
passed Windows Logo Testing” appears, click [Continue 
Anyway]. You do not need to abort the installation. If the 
message does not appear, proceed to the next step.
10When installation is complete, a message indi-
cating so appears. If restar ting of the computer is 
necessary following successful completion of 
the installation, make sure that the radio button 
to the left of “Yes, I want to restart my computer 
now” is selected, then clic k [Finish] to restart the 
computer. If restarting the computer is unneces-
sary, click [Finish] to exit the installation process.
11Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the CC121 to 
set it to the ON position.
The “Found New Hardware Wizard” window appears.
NOTE
• Some computers may take a while to display the Wizard 
window.
• A dialog box may appear asking you whether you wish to  connect to Windows Update. In this case, select the radio 
button to the left of  “Not at this time,” then click [Next].
12Select the radio button next to “Install the soft-
ware automatically” then click [Next].
This operation starts the USB-MIDI driver’s installation.
NOTE
• If a message “The software you are installing has not 
passed Windows Logo Testing” appears, click [Continue 
Anyway]. You do not need to abort the installation. If the 
message does not appear, proceed to the next step.
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13When a message indicating installation is com-
plete appears, click [Finish].
14When a window appears requiring you to restart 
your computer appears, follow the on-screen 
instructions to restart the computer.
This completes installation of the necessary software.
 Windows Vista / Windows 7
Preparing to install
1
Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the 
CC121 is in the STANDBY ( ) position.
2Disconnect all the devices other than the mouse 
and keyboard from the computer, then connect 
the CC121 directly to the computer (without 
using a hub) by using a USB cable.
3Start the computer and log on to the Administra-
tor account.
Exit any open applications and close all open windows.
Software Installation
The installer will install the fo llowing two software components 
to your computer.
• USB-MIDI Driver
• Steinberg CC121 Extension
NOTE
• Use the Cancel button or Clos e button to quit the installa-
tion. Quitting by using the [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Delete] buttons or 
by turning off the power while installation is in process can 
result in problems since the installation is terminated with-
out performing a proper uninstall.
4Double-click “setup.exe” in the compressed file 
(you have downloaded).
A “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for TOOLS for 
CC121” window appears.
NOTE
• If the “User Account Control” window appears, click  [Continue].
5Click [Next].
6Follow the on-screen instructions in the Setup 
window for USB-MIDI Driver and Steinberg CC121 
Extension appearing in order.
NOTE
• If the “Windows Security” window appears, confirm that  the publisher is “YAMAHA CORPORATION,” then click 
[Install].
7When installation is complete, a message indi-
cating so appears. If restar ting of the computer is 
necessary following successful completion of 
the installation, make sure that the radio button 
to the left of “Yes, I want to restart my computer 
now” is selected, then clic k [Finish] to restart the 
computer. If restarting the computer is unneces-
sary, click [Finish] to exit the installation process.
8Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the CC121 to 
set it to the ON position.
The USB-MIDI Driver is installed automatically.
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 Mac
Preparing to install
1
Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the 
CC121 is in the STANDBY ( ) position.
2Disconnect all the devices other than the mouse 
and keyboard from the computer, then connect 
the CC121 directly to the computer (without 
using a hub) by using a USB cable.
3Start the computer and log on to the Administra-
tor account.
Exit any open applications and close all open windows.
Software Installation
4
Double-click “TOOLS for CC121.mpkg” in the 
compressed file (you have downloaded).
A “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for TOOLS for 
CC121” window appears.
NOTE
• If a dialog box appears asking if you want to install the 
software, click [Continue].
5Click [Continue].
6Execute the installation by following the 
onscreen directions.
7When a message appear s indicating that the 
installation is comp lete, click [Close].
This completes installation of the necessary software.
Follow the steps below to uninstall the software.
 Windows XP
To uninstall TOOLS for CC121, you must remove the following 
two software components:
• USB-MIDI Driver
• Steinberg CC121 Extension
1Disconnect all other USB devices except mouse 
and keyboard from the computer.
2Log on to the Administrator account.
Exit any open applications and close all open windows.
3From the Start menu, select ([Settings]   ) [Con-
trol Panel]   [Add or Remove Programs] to dis-
play the Add or Remove Programs panel.
4Click “Change or Remove Programs” located in 
the upper left, then select “Yamaha USB-MIDI 
Driver”/“Steinberg CC121 Extension” from the 
list in the right panel.
5To uninstall the software, click [Change/Remove] 
/ [Remove].
A dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to 
remove the software.
Uninstalling the Software 
						

							 Windows Vista / Windows 7
To uninstall TOOLS for CC121, you must remove the following 
two software components:
• USB-MIDI Driver
• Steinberg CC121 Extension
1Disconnect all other USB devices except mouse 
and keyboard from the computer.
2Log on to the Administrator account.
Exit any open applications and close all open windows.
3From the Start menu, select [Control Panel]  
[Uninstall a program] to call up the “Uninstall or 
change a program” panel.
4Select the “Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver”/“Steinberg 
CC121 Extension.”
5Click the [Uninstall]  / [Uninstall / Change].
Follow the on-screen instructi ons to remove the software.
NOTE
• If the “User Account Control“ window appears, click 
[Continue].
 Mac
To uninstall TOOLS for CC121, you must remove the following 
two software components:
• USB-MIDI Driver
• Steinberg CC121 Extension
Removing USB-MIDI driver
To uninstall the driver, delete the following files.
• Each user folder in “Users”   “Library”   
“Preferences”   “jp.co.yamaha.USBMIDIDriver.plist” 
(Created after the Driver  has been installed).
• “Library”
    “Audio”   “MIDI Drivers”   “YAMAHA
USBMIDIDriver.plugin.”
• “Library”
    “PreferencePanes”   “YAMAHAUSB
MIDIPatch.prefPane.”
• “Library”
    “Receipts”   “YAMAHA-USBMIDI
Driver.pkg.”
• “Library”
    “Receipts”   “YAMAHA-USBMIDI
Patch.pkg.”
NOTE
• Only the administrator can dele te the driver. Normal users 
do not have the authority to delete.
Removing Steinberg CC121 
Extension
To uninstall the Extension,  delete the following files.
• “Library”   “Application Support”   “Steinberg”   
“Components”   “cc121_extension_u.bundle”
• “Library”
    “Receipts”   “Steinberg CC121 Exten-
sion.pkg”
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