Since the acquisition of Steinberg back in early 2005, Yamaha Music Production have been working hard with the software developer looking at ways to integrate hardware and software in products that actually aid the user to inspire music creation and a better way of working.
The first real evidence of this came to market in 2007 with the introduction of the MOTIF XS workstations and the n-series Digital Mixing Studio (n12 & n8), and then later in 2008 with KX- Series USB Keyboard Studio’s, with these products benefiting significantly from the bundled CUBASE AI4 software.
Special Integration Features with Yamaha products
n12/n8
Cubase transport control
Metronome remote control
Dry/Wet monitoring with or without VST effect plug-ins
Cubase-Ready LED
Automatic setup with Cubase including driver, remote settings, I/O configuration
Automatic Recording Setup for multi-channel recording in Cubase
‘Work’ modes for flexible switching of routing within Cubase with one button push
MOTIF XS
KX25/KX49/KX61/KX8
Cubase transport control
2 pre-assigned Cubase function buttons
Cursor control
Add VST instrument track
Open VSTi window
Inc/Dec Program buttons
Mute & solo buttons
2 assignable function buttons
Automatic setup with Cubase including driver & remote settings
More recently Yamaha have added a string of other new products to their Music Production line-up which also benefit from the inclusion of AI4 software; these include the MOTIF-RACK XS, Pocketrak 2G, and AUDIOGRAM Series to name but a few. . .
Full details of all these products can be found at www.yamahasynth.com
Cubase AI4
Cubase AI4 is a special, compact version of Steinberg’s famed music production system that is included as part of selected Yamaha audio hardware. Based on the same technology as Cubase 4, Cubase AI4 offers powerful yet easy-to-use software tools for audio recording, editing, MIDI sequencing and mixing – exclusive to customers of selected Yamaha hardware. The unique integration features allow Yamaha hardware and Steinberg software to work as ‘one’ complete production system. This includes Studio Connections “Recall” technology that saves and recalls all studio settings with a single mouse click within Cubase, but Cubase AI4 also features the new AI technology which takes the integration to a new level. The full Plug&Play support means that settings for connected hardware such as driver selection, input and output routing setup as well as remote configuration are all completely automated.
AI technology is also included in the latest generation of Cubase, offering the same advantages for Cubase 4 and Cubase Studio 4 customers integrating with the selected Yamaha audio hardware.
Cubase 4 audio engine
48 audio tracks and up to 64 MIDI tracks
HALion One software sample player with selected Motif sounds
Plug&Play VST/MIDI setup with Yamaha products such as Motif XS Music Production Synthesizer and n-series Digital Mixing Studio
Studio Connections “Recall” as well as special product-specific functions for perfect software-hardware integration
25 VST effects, including 15 VST3 plug-ins
20 MIDI styles and 480 drum loops included
A Helping Hand…
For all Yamaha customer’s in the UK who own a copy of AI4, we are offering you a chance to claim your free copy of the Cubase AI Tutorial CD. The CD produced by ASK Video and presented by Cubase Guru Steve Kostrey is a comprehensive, informative and professional video tutorial that will help you to get the most out of your system in no time at all. Steve takes you through topics such as basic setup, tools, audio recording, audio editing, MIDI recording, fades, mixing and more. . .
To claim your free copy, simply email us details of the product you have purchased along with a scanned copy of your receipt to musicproduction@gmx.yamaha.com and we’ll send one out!
Terms and conditions : UK customers only – Offer active while CD stocks last – Yamaha Music UK Ltd reserves the right to cancel the promotion without notice – No cash alternative.