Steinberg CI2 Operation Manual

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Try it out
English
8.When you finish recording the track, 
press the [Action Pad] button.
Recording will stop since “Stop” has been exe-
cuted on the Interactive Recording panel.
9.Press the [Action Pad] button.
The project cursor will return to start position 
since “Return to Start Position” has been exe-
cuted on the Interactive Recording panel.
To hear playback of the track you have just re-
corded, click the Transport panel [Play] button.
Recording operation is now complete.
TIP
You can also operate in the Interactive Re-
cording panel as shown below.
Saves and loads the sequence of 
actions.
Increases and decreases the number of 
actions. The available number of actions 
is two through six.
Changes the action to another action.
Switches the panel to the small 
Interactive Recording panel. In the small 
panel, you can only load the sequence of 
actions.

TIP
Setting the audio driver buffer size
Noise produced when using applications such 
as DAW software can affect audio recording 
and/or playback. In most cases, you can solve 
these problems by adjusting the audio buffer 
size (Audio Buffer Size). The buffer size can 
usually be adjusted via the audio driver setup 
window in the application. (When using ASIO 
compatible software for Windows, the buffer 
size can be adjusted in the ASIO Buffer Size 
parameter via the Control Panel of the Yamaha 
Steinberg USB Driver.) While the higher buffer 
size reduces load to the computer CPU but 
produces latency (time lag) during recording/
playback, the smaller buffer size may result in 
noise or the sound cutting off. Make sure to set 
the buffer size to an appropriate value depend-
ing on the performance of your computer, the 
number of audio/MIDI tracks being recorded/
played back on the DAW software, the number 
of plug-in software, and so on. 
						

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Try it out
English
Editing
The AI KNOB and [LOCK] button can be used 
to control Cubase. You can edit as follows.
AI KNOB
This multi-function knob can control a desired 
parameter within the principal window and plug-
in software on Cubase, specified via the mouse 
pointer. In the following examples, we’ll control 
the volume and panning parameter of the audio 
track on the mixer window.
1.Click [Mixer] from the [Devices] menu.
Mixer window will appear.
2.Locate the mouse pointer to the volume 
or panning parameter of the audio track 
on the mixer window. 
3.Turn the AI KNOB
The AI KNOB will control the parameter on 
which the mouse pointer is located.
NOTE
The assignable parameters to the AI KNOB are pa-
rameters that can be automated within the princi-
pal window and plug-in software on Cubase. Plug-
in software compatible with the AI KNOB are the 
VST 3 plug-ins included with Cubase (as of July 
2009). For the latest information about compatible 
plug-in software, refer to the following URL: 
http://service.steinberg.de/goto.nsf/show/
supportupdates_ci2_gb
[LOCK] button
The [LOCK] button can “lock” the parameter to 
be edited via the AI KNOB. You can lock the 
parameter as follows.
1.Locate the mouse pointer to the de-
sired parameter then turn the [LOCK] 
button on. 
[LOCK] indicator will light.
2.Move the mouse pointer to the other lo-
cation.
3.Turn the AI KNOB
The AI KNOB will control the “locked” parame-
ter regardless of the mouse pointer’s position. 
By turning the [LOCK] button off, you can un-
lock the parameter to be edited and the AI 
KNOB can then be used to edit another param-
eter to which the mouse pointer is located.
Editing operation is now complete. 
						

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Troubleshooting
English
Troubleshooting
The power of the device does not turn 
on.
• Make sure that the CI2 is properly con-
nected to the computer via a USB cable. 
The USB bus-power is necessary to use the CI2.
• Confirm whether or not a proper USB ca-
ble is used. 
If the USB cable is broken or damaged, have the 
USB cable replaced with a known working one. 
Use a USB cable no longer than 1.5 meters.
• Connect the CI2 to a computer without a 
USB hub.
No sound.
• Make sure that the MASTER/PHONES 
controls are set to the minimum.
• Are your speaker cables connected prop-
erly? 
Refer to “Connection Examples” on page 18. 
• Are your speaker cables shorted?
• Are the volume controls of your sources, 
audio devices, applications software, 
computer operating system, etc., set at 
appropriate levels?
• (Windows only) Is the output of your com-
puter operating system muted?
• Do you have several applications running 
at the same time? 
Be sure to quit all applications you are not using. 
The sound is intermittent or distorted.
• Is the PEAK indicator flashing red? 
You might have to lower GAIN control level to 
avoid distortion.
• Does your computer satisfy the system 
requirements? 
Refer to “System Requirements” on page 7.
• Are any other applications, device drivers, 
or USB devices (scanners, printers, etc.) 
running at the same time?
Be sure to quit all applications you are not using.
• Are you playing back a large number of 
audio tracks? 
The number of tracks you can play at the same 
time will depend on the performance of the com-
puter you are using. You may experience inter-
mittent playback if you exceed your computer's 
capabilities.
• Are you recording or playing long continu-
ous sections of audio? 
The audio data processing capabilities of your 
computer will depend on a number of factors in-
cluding CPU speed and access to external de-
vices. 
						

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Troubleshooting
English
Cubase does not recognize the CI2.
• Make sure that the CI2 is properly con-
nected to the computer via a USB cable.
• Confirm whether or not a proper USB ca-
ble is used. 
If the USB cable is broken or damaged, have the 
USB cable replaced with a known working one. 
Use a USB cable no longer than 1.5 meters.
• Confirm whether or not the CI2 is con-
nected to the computer before starting 
Cubase.
• Confirm whether or not the “Yamaha 
Steinberg USB Driver” and “Steinberg CI2 
Extension” have been installed. 
If not, install them.
• Confirm whether or not a version of 
Cubase that is compatible with operation 
with the CI2 (page 15) has already been 
installed.
• Make sure that CI2 is selected as the port 
setting on Cubase. 
The port is described in the Device Setup window 
(called up via [Device Setup...] under the [Devices] 
menu) when selecting “Steinberg CI2” under “Re-
mote Devices” in the Devices box.
• Confirm whether or not the Remote Con-
trol settings on Cubase are proper. 
Refer to the PDF manual (open from the “Help” 
menu) supplied with the Cubase AI software.
• Make sure that there is no check mark in 
“In ‘All MIDI Inputs’” for CI2 MIDI port on 
the “MIDI Port Setup” window (called up 
via [Device Setup…] under the [Devices] 
menu.) • Are you connecting the Steinberg CC121 
and the CI2 simultaneously with one com-
puter?
If you are connecting the Steinberg CC121 and 
the CI2 simultaneously with one computer, the AI 
KNOB, [LOCK] button and [Action Pad] button 
on the CI2 cannot be used.  
						

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Uninstalling the TOOLS for CI2
English
Uninstalling the TOOLS for CI2
To uninstall TOOLS for CI2, you must remove the following two software components. 
• Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver
• Steinberg CI2 Extension
Windows Vista / Windows XP
1.Disconnect all other USB devices except 
mouse and keyboard from the com-
puter.
2.Log on to the Administrator account.
Exit any open applications and close all open 
windows.
3.Open the window for the uninstall oper-
ation as follows.
(Windows Vista)
From the Start menu, select [Control Panel]  
[Programs and Features] to call up the “Unin-
stall or change a program” panel.
(Windows XP)
From the Start menu, select ([Settings]  ) 
[Control Panel]  [Add or Remove Programs] 
to display the Add or Remove Programs panel. 
Click “Change or Remove Programs” located in 
the upper left.
4.Select “Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver,” 
”Steinberg CI2 Extension” from the list.
5.Uninstall them as follows.
(Windows Vista)
Click the [Uninstall]/[Uninstall/Change].
If the “User Account Control” window appears, 
click [Continue].
Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the 
software.
(Windows XP)
Click [Change/Remove]/[Remove].
Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the 
software.
Mac OS X
Removing Yamaha Steinberg USB 
Driver
Remove the following folders and files from the 
boot disk (usually Macintosh HD).
/System/Library/Extensions
YamahaSteinbergUSBAudio.kext
/Application/Yamaha/USBDriver/
Yamaha Steinberg USB Control Panel.app
/Library/PreferencePanes/
Yamaha Steinberg USB.prefPane
/Library/Preferences/
com.yamaha.YamahaSteinbergUSBDriver.plist
/Library/Audio/MIDI Drivers/
YamahaSteinbergUSBMIDI.plugin
/Library/Audio/MIDI Devices/Yamaha/Images/
USB_1500.tiff
/Library/Receipts/
YamahaSteinbergUSBAudioDriver.pkg
YamahaSteinbergUSBControlPanel.pkg
YamahaSteinbergUSBDriverplist.pkg
YamahaSteinbergUSBMIDIPlugIn.pkg
YamahaSteinbergUSBMIDIIcon.pkg
YamahaSteinbergUSBPrefPane.pkg
Removing Steinberg CI2 Extension
Remove the following folders and files from the 
boot disk (usually Macintosh HD).
/Library/Application Support/Steinberg/Compo-
nents/
ci2_extension_u.bundle
/Library/Application Support/Yamaha/
InteractiveRecording
/Library/Receipts/
Steinberg CI2 Extension.pkg 
						

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License Agreement for Software
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License Agreement for Software
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License Agreement for Cubase AI
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License Agreement for Software
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3 Activation of the Software
3.1 Steinberg may use a compulsory activation of the software 
and a compulsory product registration of the OEM soft-
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be returned within 14 days following acquisition of the 
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Product Registration 
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Steinberg.
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upon installation and the license information must be ex-
changed with the server of Steinberg. Steinberg may re-
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proof of purchase (invoice, receipt) and a signed assur-
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the already installed software cannot be used any more. 
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the Internet, which is subject to a separate licensing 
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6.1 In the case of a defect or damage to the USB-eLicenser 
Steinberg or a third party engaged by Steinberg will check 
the USB-eLicenser. In the case of a legitimate claim the 
USB-eLicenser and the licenses included shall be re-
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be replaced provided that they are licenses issued by 
Steinberg. Further claims against Steinberg are excluded. 
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censer is mislaid as a result of loss, theft or otherwise. 
Steinberg reserves the right to block the licenses saved on 
the USB-eLicenser upon being notified by the registered 
user of the loss. The licenses saved on the USB-eLicenser 
cannot be replaced. 
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7.1 A modification of the software is permitted only insofar as 
far as the software is capable of such modification in ac-
cordance with its intended function. You may not decom-
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another manner to determine the source code of the soft-
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must not modify the binary code of the software to bypass 
in any manner the activation function or the use of the li-
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which in its configuration ensure the complete functional-
ity of the software. The software may be used as one 
product only. It is not required that you use or install all 
components of the software. You must not arrange com-
ponents of the software in a new way and develop a modi- 
						

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fied version of the software or a new product as a result. 
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ware or hardware provided with the software, packed or 
preinstalled thereon, including all copies, upgrades, up-
dates, backup copies and previous versions, which granted 
a right to an update or upgrade on this software, (b) you 
do not retain upgrades, updates, backup copies and previ-
ous versions of this software and (c) the recipient accepts 
the terms and conditions of this Agreement as well as 
other regulations pursuant to which you acquired a valid 
software license. 
9.2 A return of the product due to a failure to accept the 
terms and conditions of this Agreement, e.g. the product 
activation, shall not be possible following the assignment 
of rights. 
10 Upgrades and Updates
10.1 You must have a valid license for the previous or more in-
ferior version of the software in order to be allowed to use 
an upgrade or update for the software; the Trial Version 
Software, however, does not entitle to the upgrade or up-
date. Upon transferring this previous or more inferior ver-
sion of the software to third parties the right to use the 
upgrade or update of the software shall expire.
10.2 The acquisition of an upgrade or update does not in itself 
confer any right to use the software. 
10.3 The right of support for the previous or inferior version of 
the software expires upon the installation of an upgrade or 
update. 
11 Limited Warranty (“Gewährleistung”)
11.1 The warranty (“Gewährleistung”) for you as first buyer of 
the software located within the European Union (EU) is 
specified in Subsection 11.2 and the warranty for you as 
first buyer of the software located outside the EU is speci-
fied in Subsection 11.3 of this Agreement.
11.2 Limited Warranty within the EU:
 In the event that you as a 
first buyer of the software are located within the EU, the 
following limitation of liability shall apply.
11.2.1 If Steinberg has sold the software directly to you as 
an end user, Steinberg warrants (“gewährleistet”) 
that the software essentially executes the functions 
described in the enclosed documentation upon re-
ceipt, provided that the software is employed in ac-
cordance with the minimum requirements for the 
operating system and the computer hardware. In-
significant divergences from the functions de-
scribed in the documentation do not give rise to any 
warranty claim. Other documents and statements 
are unremarkable for the composition of the prod-
uct. 11.2.2 If the user is consumer within the EU, the statutory 
warranty (“Gewährleistung”) to defects of the prod-
uct shall apply. If the user is a businessman, 
Steinberg provides warranty for defects of the prod-
uct at its discretion by further fulfillment (improve-
ment or substitute delivery) within one year. 
However, there exists no warranty for Trial Version 
Software.
11.3 Limited Warranty outside the EU:
 In the event that you as 
a first buyer of the software are located outside the EU, 
the following limitation of liability shall apply.
11.3.1 Steinberg ensures (“gewährleistet”) to the person 
who acquires first-time the license for the use of 
the software according to this Agreement, for the 
duration of ninety (90) days as of receipt of the 
software, that the software executes essentially the 
functions described in the enclosed documentation 
at receipt, provided that the software is employed 
according to the minimum requirements for the op-
erating system and the computer hardware. Insig-
nificant differences of the functions described in 
the documentation do not justify any warranty claim. 
Other documents and statements are insignificant 
in terms of the quality of the product. 
11.3.2 If the software does not essentially fulfill the func-
tions described in the documentation, your only 
warranty claim against Steinberg and Steinberg's 
only obligation consists in an exchange of the soft-
ware or a refund of the selling price at the discre-
tion of Steinberg. 
11.3.3 Further warranty obligations according to the laws 
of your country remain unaffected. However, there 
exists no warranty for Trial Version Software.
12 Limitation of Liability 
12.1 The limitation of liability for you as first buyer of the soft-
ware located within the EU is specified in Subsection 12.2 
and the limitation of liability for you as first buyer of the 
software located outside the EU is specified in Subsection 
12.3 of this Agreement.
12.2 Limitation of Liability within the EU:
 In the event that you 
as a first buyer of the software are located within the EU, 
the following limitation of liability shall apply. 
12.2.1 Irrespective of the legal grounds Steinberg shall 
only be liable to compensate or replace futile ex-
penses in accordance with the following stipula-
tions. 
12.2.2 Steinberg shall be liable for damages caused by the 
intentional or grossly negligent conduct of 
Steinberg, its legal representatives, managerial em-
ployees or any other vicarious agents and damages 
arising from death, bodily damage and damage to 
health from the assumption of a guarantee or from 
a procurement risk as well as Steinberg's liability for 
damages pursuant to the Product Liability Act 
(Produkthaftungsgesetz). In the case of damage 
caused by the grossly negligent conduct of any 
other vicarious agents, the liability shall be limited to 
those damages which are typically to be expected 
within the scope of an agreement such as the pres-
ent one. Any further liability under this Agreement 
shall be excluded.