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Posted by ABSYNTH on Nov-13-2003 19:45:

Help with a Mackie d8b

Does anyone on here use a Mackie d8b with Cubase SX?
I need some advice on hooking them up and any first hand help would be a big help and save us some much needed time

Thank ppl,

Duncan.

Posted by Tranquil010 on Nov-13-2003 21:34:

I dont know man.. but it guarenteed someone at futureproducers.com would know. I spend so much time there

Posted by Dj Thy on Nov-13-2003 22:06:

Depends what you wanna do with it. If you wanna use the D8b as remote controller, you need to activate it's HUI layer. Hook it up to your midi (d8b midi out to midi in of your DAW, and midi out of your DAW to midi in of the d8b). And in Cubase, select Mackie Hui as remote controller. It should be recognized right away.

Posted by ABSYNTH on Nov-15-2003 15:56:

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Originally posted by Dj Thy
Depends what you wanna do with it. If you wanna use the D8b as remote controller, you need to activate it's HUI layer. Hook it up to your midi (d8b midi out to midi in of your DAW, and midi out of your DAW to midi in of the d8b). And in Cubase, select Mackie Hui as remote controller. It should be recognized right away.

Thats the 1 mate i need 2 get a usb/midi port for the 2 new synths i have got to give them their own connection, if i get a 3 way mini box then i should be able to select the d8b in the midi out on SX! Thanks for that

Do you use a d8b? if so where do i activate it's HUI layer.?

Thanks again for your help.

Duncan.

Posted by Dj Thy on Nov-15-2003 22:42:

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I dont know man.. but it guarenteed someone at futureproducers.com would know. I spend so much time there

Guess he's right hehe... (I'm a mod there )

Used some one a couple of jobs, and gonna use one to make surround mixes in school.

If you have a CRT screen connected (and a mouse) you can select HUI mode in the options menu. If I remember well, Shift+master (at the layer buttons) will activate the HUI layer.

If you want a detailed explanation, don't be afraid to download the FREE pdf manual of the D8b at the mackie website. It should definately get you going.

Posted by ABSYNTH on Nov-17-2003 21:01:

Cheers mate, i got the manual with it so i will scan though it now i know what i am looking for, it prob sounds like i am being lazy but i was just trying to save a little time so thanks 4 that!! If you have seen the manual you will know what i mean

Thanks again,

Duncan

Posted by Dj Thy on Nov-17-2003 22:18:

I've found it to be one of the shortest and easiest manuals to read (mackie have the reputation to make funny quotes all the time).

Wait until you've seen the manual of Yamaha gear.

The HUI layer gets explained in an apart appendix. Nothing too much to read.

Posted by ABSYNTH on Nov-17-2003 22:41:

The yamy stuff is a nightmare, thats 1 of the reasons for gettin the d8b, i have had a quick look though the manual and it is well laid out, i'm prob stressin too much but i have just ripped my studio to bits and added two new synths as well so i feel like i'm in a stange enviroment new kit, new way of workin and people wanting new stuff!!! hence the time factor

At least i know if i do get stuck there is help on here,

Thanks again mate,

Duncan