Steinberg CI2 Plus Operation Manual

							CI2+ Operation Manual11
The Controls and Connectors
English
 [LOCK] button/Indicator
You can “lock” the parameter to be edited via 
the AI KNOB by turning this button on. When 
you locate the mouse pointer to the desired pa-
rameter then turn the [L OCK] button on, the AI 
KNOB will control the “locked” parameter re-
gardless of the mouse pointer’s position. The 
[LOCK] indicator lights  while the parameter is 
locked. By turning the  [LOCK] button off, you 
can unlock the parameter to be edited and the 
AI KNOB can then be used to edit another pa-
rameter to which the mo use pointer is located.

 [PREVIOUS] button
Moves the project cursor on Cubase to the pre-
vious marker position. Holding down this button 
starts fast rewind. Pressing the [PREVIOUS] 
button and [NEXT] button simultaneously turns 
on or off the Cycle function on Cubase.
 [NEXT] button
Moves the project cursor on Cubase to the next 
marker position. Holding  down this button starts 
fast forward. Pressing the [PREVIOUS] button 
and [NEXT] button simultaneously turns on or 
off the Cycle function on Cubase.
!  [ACTION PAD] button
This button is used for an Interactive Recording 
function on Cubase. When this button is 
pressed, the Interactive Recording panel is 
shown. If the display is already shown, pressing 
the button performs the registered functions in 
order. Two to six functions can be registered on 
the Interactive Recording panel.
 [REC] button
Starts recording on Cubase.
 [PLAY/STOP] button
Alternately executes Play or Stop on Cubase. 
Double-clicking this button returns the project 
cursor on Cubase to the start position.
 USB Indicator
This indicator shows the communication state of 
CI2+ and computer. The indicator lights when 
the CI2+ is connected to the computer via a 
USB cable and communication with the com-
puter is enabled.
?
 AI READY Indicator
This indicator shows the communication state of 
CI2+ and Cubase. The indicator lights when the 
Link functions are available.
IMPORTANT
To use the Link function between the CI2+ and 
Cubase, you will need to install Cubase/Cubase 
Essential version 5.1.1 or higher. For details, refer to 
the following website. 
http://service.steinberg.de/goto.nsf/show/
supportupdates_ci2plus_gb
 BROWSE Indicator
This indicator lights when a window in Cubase 
is opened, such as the Browse Sounds. The in-
dicator lights in the Browse mode. It does not 
light in the Normal mode.
The status of Cubase Window to be opened
Project has not been opened 
yet Project Assistant
Project is opened Browse Sounds window
Opening an active VST/VSTi 
plug-in window Search & Viewer
Opening an Interactive Re-
cording panel Preset pop-up list 
						

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The Controls and Connectors
English
The functions of AI KNOB section in the Normal mode and the Browse mode
NOTE
The [REC] button and [PLAY/STOP] button have the same functions both in the Normal mode and the Browse 
mode.Normal mode BROWSE off Browse mode BROWSE on
Turning the AI KNOB
This multi-function knob can control a de-
sired parameter within the principal window 
and plug-in software in Cubase, specified via 
the mouse pointer.  Moves the cursor. Turning the AI KNOB 
while holding down the [ACTION PAD] but-
ton lets you move the cursor to the next col-
umn (only for window having two or more 
columns).
Pressing the AI KNOBOpens certain windows in Cubase, such as 
the Browse Sounds window (while entering 
Browse mode in this case). See page 10 for 
details.Turns the selected item
 on/off (only for win-
dow in which two or more items can be se-
lected) or sets the selected item.
Pressing the [LOCK] 
buttonYou can “lock” the parameter to be edited via 
the AI KNOB by turning this button on. See 
page 11 for details. Cancels the selected item and closes the 
window (returns to Normal mode). Holding 
down for two seconds or longer cancels all of 
the selected items (only for window in which 
two or more items can be selected).
Pressing the [ACTION 
PAD] button (pressing 
the foot switch)This button is used for an Interactive Record-
ing function on Cubase. See page 11 for de-
tails.Moves the cursor to the next column (only for 
window having two or more columns).
Pressing the [PREVI-
OUS] buttonMoves the project cursor on Cubase to the 
previous marker position. See page 11 for 
details.Moves the cursor to the previous column 
(only for windows having two or more col-
umns).
Pressing the [NEXT] 
buttonMoves the project cursor on Cubase to the 
next marker position. See page 11 for de-
tails.Moves the cursor to the next column (only for 
windows having two or more columns). 
						

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The Controls and Connectors
English
Rear Panel 
USB terminal
This terminal is used to connect the CI2+ and 
the computer by using the included USB cable.
FOOT SW jack
Connect an optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch to 
this jack. The connected foot switch operates 
the same as the [ACTION PAD] button.
 PHONES jack
A pair of headphones can be plugged in here. 
This jack outputs the mixed signal from the ana-
log input jacks and the signal from a DAW or 
other audio software. The output level can be 
adjusted using the PHONES control. This out-
put signal is not affected by the MASTER con-
trol.
 LINE OUT jacks L/R
These jacks would typically be connected to 
monitor speakers (powered speakers). These 
jacks output the mixed signal from the analog 
input jacks and the signal from a DAW or other 
audio software. The output level can be ad-
justed using the MASTER control.
NOTE
The volume balance between the analog input signal 
and the application software like DAW output signal 
can be adjusted using the MIX control.
MIC/LINE/HI-Z jack 1/L 
(analog input jack 1)/
MIC/LINE jack 2/R 
(analog input jack 2)
Microphones and instruments such as guitars 
can be connected here using XLR or phone 
jack cables. The signal received by these jacks 
is sent to the LINE OUT jacks and computer.
 
NOTE
You can directly connect an electric guitar or electric 
bass without the need for a separate DI box or amp 
simulator to analog input jack 1. In this case, turn on 
(0 ) the [HI-Z] button on the front panel. Make sure to 
use an unbalanced phone cable when you connect an 
electric guitar or electric bass. If you use a balanced 
cable, it will not work correctly.
  

 
						

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Software Installation
English
Software Installation
To use the CI2+ you must first install the software on the computer. This section explains the soft-
ware installation. Install Cubase Essential before  you install TOOLS for CI2.
NOTE
• Before installing the software, confirm the “System Requ irements for Software” on page 8. The latest informa-
tion (e.g. OS compatibility, software update, etc.) is available on the following Steinberg website.
http://www.steinberg.net/en/support.html
• If you have already installed a version of Cubase that is  compatible with operation with the CI2+ (page 11), the 
instructions on installing Cubase Essential described belo w are not necessary. Jump to the next section “Install-
ing TOOLS for CI2.”
Installing Cubase Essential
To install Cubase Essential, there are three 
steps:
• Software installation
• License download (Activation)
• User registration and product registration
NOTE
• The “License download” and “User registration and  product registration” requires an Internet connec-
tion.
• Registered customers enjoy various support ser- vices such as technical support or upgrade.
Software Installation
Install the software usin g the Cubase Essential 
DVD-ROM. Follow the  instructions below.
1.Start the computer and log on to the Ad-
ministrator account.
2.Insert the Cubase Essential DVD-ROM 
into the DVD-ROM drive.
3.When the “WELCOME TO CUBASE ES-
SENTIAL” window appears, click the cor-
responding national flag icon to choose 
your preferred language.
NOTE
If this window does not appear automatically, open 
the DVD-ROM then double-click the file “Cubase 
Essential Start Center.”
4.Click “Install CUBASE ESSENTIAL.”
5.Follow the onscreen instructions to in-
stall the software.
License download (Activation)
Download the software license using the USB-
eLicenser and ESSENTIAL PRODUCT LI-
CENSE INFORMATION card  from the Internet. 
Follow the instructions below.
6.Connect the USB-eLicenser to a USB 
terminal of your computer.
If the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window 
appears, select “Insta ll the software auto-
matically” to install the driver.
7.Start the “eLicenser Control Center” as 
follows.
(Windows)
Select [Start]   [All Programs]   
[eLicenser]   [eLicenser Control Center].
(Mac OS X)
Select [Macintosh HD]   [Applications]  
  [eLicenser Control Center].
8.Click [Enter Activation Code].
9.Enter the Activation Code described on 
the ESSENTIAL PRODUCT LICENSE IN-
FORMATION card.
10.Download the license by following the 
on-screen instructions. 
						

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Software Installation
English
User registration and product 
registration
Register your personal information and products 
on “MySteinberg” in the Steinberg website. See 
the following website for details.
https://www.steinberg.net/en/mysteinberg.html
The installation for Cubase Essential is now 
complete.
Installing TOOLS for CI2
TOOLS for CI2 consists of two software 
components: Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver and 
Steinberg CI2 Extension. Yamaha Steinberg 
USB Driver enables communication between 
the CI2+ and your computer. Using Steinberg 
CI2 Extension, you can link the CI2+ with a 
Cubase version which supports the Link 
functions between both of them (page 11). The 
TOOLS for CI2 Installer installs these two 
software components. Follow the instructions 
below to install the components.
Windows: ......................................... page 15
Mac OS X:  ....................................... page 17
Windows
Preparing to install 1
1.
Disconnect all the devices other than 
the mouse and keyboard from the com-
puter.
2.Start the computer and log on to the Ad-
ministrator account.
Exit any open applications and close all open 
windows.
Preparing to install 2 
(Windows XP only)
For Windows Vista/Windows 7 users, this set-
ting is not necessary. Go on to step 6.
3.Select [Start]   ( [Settings] ) [Control 
Panel], click “Switch to Classic View” in 
the upper left of the window.
NOTE
After completing the installation, make sure to re-
store the original settings if necessary.
4.Go to [System]   [Hardware]  [Driver 
Signing]   [Driver Signing Options], and 
select the radio button to the left of “Ig-
nore – Install the software anyway and 
don’t ask for my approval” and click 
[OK].
NOTE
After completing the installation, make sure to re-
store the original settings if necessary.
5.Close the System Prop erties window by 
clicking the [OK] button or the Close 
button ( [X] ) to close the Control Panel. 
						

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Software Installation
English
Software Installation
6.
Insert the TOOLS for CI2 CD-ROM into 
the CD-ROM drive.
7.Open the CD-ROM, then double-click 
the file “setup.exe.”
A “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for 
TOOLS for CI2” window appears.
(Windows Vista/Windows 7) If the “User Ac-
count Control” window appears, click [Continue] 
or [Yes].
8.Click [Next] to start the installation.
To cancel the installation, click [Cancel].
9.When a message appears indicating that 
the software has been installed, click 
[Finish].
10.When a window appears requiring you to 
restart your computer, follow the on-
screen instructions to restart the com-
puter.
11.Connect the CI2+ directly to the com-
puter (without using a hub) by using the 
included USB cable.
Initial settings of driver 
(Windows XP only)
For Windows Vista/Windows 7 users, the initial 
settings of the driver are set automatically. Go 
on to step 15.
12.The “Found New Hardware Wizard” win-
dow appears.
Some computers may take a while to display 
the window.
A dialog box may appear asking you whether 
you wish to connect to Windows Update. In this 
case, select the radio but ton to the left of “Not 
at this time,” then click [Next].
13.Select the radio button next to “Install 
the software automatically” then click 
[Next].
If a message “The software you are installing 
has not passed Windows Logo Testing” ap-
pears, click [Continue Anyway]. You do not 
need to abort the installation.
14.When a message appear s indicating that 
the installation has been completed, 
click [Finish].
Confirming the installation
15.
Select [Control Panel] from the Start 
menu.
16.Open the Device Manager window as 
follows.
(Windows Vista/Windows 7)
Select [Hardware and Sound], then click [De-
vice Manager]. 
If the “User Account Control” window appears, 
click [Continue] or [Yes]..
(Windows XP)
Double-click on the System icon to call up the 
System Properties window , then select the 
Hardware tab and click [Device Manager].
17.Click on the [+] mark  or [>] mark next to 
“Sound, video and game controllers,” 
and confirm that “Steinberg CI2+” is 
listed.
The installation  is now complete. 
						

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Software Installation
English
Mac OS X
Software Installation
1.
Disconnect all the devices other than 
the mouse and keyboard from the com-
puter.
2.Insert the TOOLS for CI2 CD-ROM into 
the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
3.Open the CD-ROM, then double-click 
the file “TOOLS for CI2.mpkg.”
4.A dialog box appears asking if you want 
to install the software. Click [Continue].
The “Welcome to the TOOLS for CI2 Installer” 
window appears.
5.Click [Continue].
The “Installation Type” window appears.
6.Click [Install].
The “Authenticate” window appears.
7.Enter the Administrator name and the 
password, then click [OK].
A message appears prompting you to restart 
the computer after the installation.
8.Click [Continue Installation]
The “Install” window appea rs indicating the in-
stallation progress. When the installation is 
complete, the “Summary” window appears.
9.Click [Restart] to restart the computer.
10.Connect the CI2+ directly to the com-
puter (without using a hub) by using the 
included USB cable.
Confirming the installation 
(Mac OS X 10.5)
For Mac OS X 10.6 users, go on to step 13.
11.From the hard disk to which the OS is 
installed (usually Macintosh HD), click 
[Applications] [Utilities], then double-
click [Audio MIDI Setup]. 
The “Audio MIDI Setup” window appears.
12.Click [Audio Devices], then select 
“Steinberg CI2+” from the pull-down 
menu in [Properties For].
The current audio settings are shown in the 
[Audio input] and [Audio Output] fields.
NOTE
By selecting “Steinberg CI 2+” for [Default Output] 
in System Settings, you can output audio signals of 
the system sounds and audio player software (e.g., 
iTunes, etc.) from the CI2+.
The installation  is now complete.
Confirming the installation 
(Mac OS X 10.6)
13.
From the hard disk to which the OS is 
installed (usually Macintosh HD), click 
[Applications][Utilities], then double-
click [Audio MIDI Setup].
The “Audio Devices” window appears.
14.Select “Steinberg CI2+” from the list of 
audio devices.
The current audio settings are shown in the 
right side of the window.
NOTE
By selecting “using this device for sound output” in 
the Action menu at the left bottom of the window, 
you can output audio signals of audio player 
software (e.g., iTunes, etc.) from the CI2+.
The installation  is now complete. 
						

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Connecting to an External Device
English
Connecting to an External Device
Connection Examples
Options 
Foot switch
A Yamaha FC5 foot switch can be connected to 
the FOOT SW jack. The connected foot switch 
operates the same as the [ACTION PAD] button. 
Microphone stand adaptor
A Yamaha BMS-10A microphone stand adaptor 
can be attached to the underside of the CI2+. 
The CI2+ attached with the microphone stand 
adaptor can then be used with a conventional 
microphone stand.
HeadphonesComputer Powered monitor speakers Electric guitar
FC5 Microphone
FC5BMS-10A 
						

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Try it out
English
Try it out
This section provides information on how to record and edit with Cubase . While going through this 
section you might find it useful to also refer to the “Controls and Functions” section, as well as the 
PDF documentation supplied with Cubase Essentia l (Getting Started and Operation Manual, opened 
from the “Help” menu).
Preparing for using the 
CI2+ with Cubase
You can make the configuration as follows.
1.Make sure that all applications have 
been quit.
2.Connect the CI2+ and USB-eLicenser to 
the computer.
IMPORTANT
• (Windows only) Make sure to use the same USB  terminal as the one used in the installation 
procedure when you connect the CI2+ and USB-
eLicenser to the computer again. If you connect 
them to a different USB terminal, you will have to 
install the driver again.
• You need to connect the USB-eLicenser to the  computer while running Cubase.
3.Start Cubase on your computer.
If the following dialog box is displayed while 
Cubase is starting, click [Yes].
4.When the “Project Assistant” window is 
displayed, move the cursor to “Record-
ing” by turning the AI KNOB, then press 
the [ACTION PAD] button.
NOTE
Pressing the [ACTION PAD] button moves the fo-
cus which can be operated by the AI KNOB to the 
next column or pane.
5.Move the cursor to the desired project 
template by turning the AI KNOB, then 
press the AI KNOB.
A project window will appear.
NOTE
If you selected the “Prompt for project location” in 
the Project Assistant window, the “Set Project 
Folder” window will appear. Select a project folder 
by using the mouse, then click [OK].
6.In case the “Missing Ports” window ap-
pears. Select the port for each “Mapped 
Ports” and enter a checkmark for “Map 
Always,” then click [OK].
NOTE
If you enter a checkmark for “Map Always,” the “Miss-
ing Ports” window will not appear from the next time.
Preparation for using the CI2+ with Cubase is 
now complete. 
						

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Try it out
English
Recording
You can record your performance to Cubase 
with the Interactive Recording function by fol-
lowing the instructions below. To operate the In-
teractive Recording function, use the [ACTION 
PAD] button.
NOTE
• Interactive Recording function works optimally when  “Tapemachine Style” is  selected in the “Auto 
Monitoring” setting in Cubase. Open the Cubase 
menu [File (Windows) or Cubase Essential (Mac)]  
[Preference]   [VST], then set the “Tapemachine 
Style” to “Auto Monitoring.”
• The connected optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch 
operates the same as the [ACTION PAD] button.
1.Connect external devices such as micro-
phones and instruments to analog input 
jacks.
CAUTION
Before connecting external devices such as micro-
phones and instruments, set the volume of external 
devices and monitor speakers (powered speakers) to 
the minimum. We also recommend that you set the 
MASTER control to the minimum and turn off ( /) 
both the [HI-Z INPUT 1] button and [PHANTOM INPUT 
1&2] button, to avoid risk of loud noises that could 
cause hearing loss or device damage. 
2.Click in the track list (the area in which 
the track names are displayed) to select 
a track to record on.
3.Make sure the [Record Enable] button 
for the track to be re corded is turned on.
If the [Record Enable] button is off, click it to 
turn it on.
4.Play the instrument, and adjust the re-
cording level with the CI2+ GAIN controls.
To achieve the best balance of the recording 
level between S/N ratio and dynamic range, ad-
just the level so that the PEAK Indicator lights 
only occasionally and briefly on the highest in-
put transients.
NOTE
• If the Clipping Indicator in the Transport panel  on Cubase lights, lower the CI2+ GAIN controls.
• The MIX control let you  adjust the signal level 
balance between the signal from the analog in-
put jacks and the signal from Cubase.
5.Press the [ACTION PAD] button to open 
the Interactive Recording panel.
6.Press the [ACTION PAD] button to start 
recording.
Recording will begin since “Record” has been 
executed on the Interact ive Recording panel.
7.Play the instrument.
NOTE
• You can abort the Interactive Recording func-
tion and close the Interactive Recording panel 
by pressing the [LOCK] button.
• You can return to step 6 to abort and retry the 
recording by holding do wn the [LOCK] button 
for two seconds or longer.