User manual MACKIE UAD1 INSTALLATION

[. . . ] Mackie Digital X Bus UAD-1 Powered Plugins Installation Guide UAD-1TM Powered PluginsTM Installation Guide Disclaimer: The UAD-1 Powered Plug-ins Card and all associated software plug-ins are the sole property of Universal Audio. Any installation of a third party software product into the Mackie Digital X Bus mixer is entirely at the sole risk of the user. Even though the Digital X Bus has been tested and approved for use with several third party plug-in installers, LOUD Technologies Inc. is not liable or responsible in any way for problems or troubles that arise within the Digital X Bus as a direct result of the installation or using such third party devices. [. . . ] · The software will automatically attempt to open the UAD QuickStart guide. Since the Digital X Bus does not support PDF files, you will see an error message. Click "OK" and don't worry about it. Decide whether or not you want to save your current session file, and select the appropriate button. When you get the Shutdown window, select "Shutdown" and wait. Once both screens have powered off completely, shut off the hardware power switch that is located right next to the power (IEC) cord on the rear panel. Grab a cold one (not included) and congratulate yourself on completing the first phase of this process. Proceed to the next section, "Installing the UAD-1 Hardware. " · · · · · Installing the UAD-1 Hardware Here comes the fun part: · Write down the Serial Number of each UAD-1 Card, which can be found on the white sticker that has been stuck to the actual card itself. You will need this Serial Number in order to register your UAD-1 Card(s) with the Universal Audio website. Make sure you have read completely the "Getting Inside the Digital X Bus Guide. " If not, do it now before proceeding. We're not kidding. · 7 Mackie Digital X Bus UAD-1 Powered Plugins Installation Guide Note: Accidental damage to the Digital X Bus as a result of a UAD-1 installation is not covered under your product warranty. . . so be VERY careful as you do this procedure. · · Get to the point where you have direct access to the motherboard of the Digital X Bus. Locate the metal bracket (roughly 10-12 inches long) that covers all the PCI slots on the motherboard. You need to remove it in order to install the UAD-1 Card(s) into the PCI slot(s). (Only on some models:) If there is a black tie wrap securing any cables to the bracket, remove it with a pair of clippers so the cables are no longer secured to the bracket before proceeding. · Note: It is crucial that any cables that were secured by the tie wrap in the previous step are reattached and secured with a new tie wrap once this procedure has been completed. Visually inspect the edges of the Card and the connection to the PCI slot to be sure it isn't interfering with any surrounding cables or components. If you have a second or third UAD-1 Card, go ahead and repeat this process for the second UAD-1 into Slot 2, and then the third UAD-1 into Slot 4 (notice you skip Slot 3). The process should look something like Figure K: · · Figure K Notice there is another tie wrap that secures some small ribbon cables to the top of the rear metal panel. You can cut that tie wrap with a pair of clippers if it is interfering with your UAD-1 installation, as shown in Figure L (next page): 10 Mackie Digital X Bus UAD-1 Powered Plugins Installation Guide Figure L If that tie wrap is not interfering with the UAD-1 installation, leave it be. But, if you need to cut that tie wrap, BE VERY CAREFUL not to cut any of the ribbon cables. Because that would be bad. . . as bad as losing the list (private joke). · Once all UAD-1 Cards are installed, screw back in the metal bracket you originally removed and tie wrap the cables back to it (if you had to remove them). [. . . ] All this is located at the following URL: http://my. uaudio. com That is the same location for you to buy more software licenses as needed. All the instructions to buy licenses are clearly listed out at that website, and any questions about purchasing additional software licenses for your UAD-1 Card(s) must be directed at Universal Audio. Once you purchase more licenses, you will receive a registry file (. reg file) that you need to copy from your Mac or PC to a USB Flash Drive (or burn it to a CD-R) in order to get it into the Digital X Bus. Again, we recommend the use of USB Flash Drives over CD-R's and USB CD-ROM drives. [. . . ]