Members Ani Posted October 31, 2005 Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 In an off topic thread I made a simple comment about how I had not managed to get my Sonar 5 PE and my Yamaha i88x connected and syncronized. I hadn't said it, but I couldn't even get the two to recognize the existence of one another. I was truly dreading the long drawn out process of trying to get everything figured out and not having a clue as to where to begin troubleshooting. One of our forum members that is a Product Specialist (title?) from the Yamaha Corp noticed the post and sent me a private message offering assistance in helping to get me online with everything. He offered to call me and walk me through the process if I left my number for him. I responded and left my number. GeoSync called me back and spent well over an hour troubleshooting the setup. Turns out the problem was an out of date driver that came packaged with the i88x. George provided the web address to the exact driver that was needed for my product and had me download a new driver for the unit. He had to end the call prior to the final process due to a scheduled meeting he had to attend, but left me with step by step instructions prior to exiting. IT WORKED!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a billion George; you're a true gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members valkyriesound Posted October 31, 2005 Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 Yes... George Rocks! Hi George! Ms. Valky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bbach Posted October 31, 2005 Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 It's not what you know, it's who you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted October 31, 2005 Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 ...and here, you know everyone worth knowing Way to go George!! And while we're at it, props to all the other company product people who have helped us out in the past. Come to think of it, Yamaha people in general have been pretty helpful here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the stranger Posted October 31, 2005 Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 , George! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dylan Walters Posted October 31, 2005 Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 Damn this thread for reigniting my G.A.S. for a Yamaha i88x . But seriously, it RuLeZ when fellow forum members help each other out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ani Posted October 31, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 The beauty of the whole thing is that I didn't have to call the company and talk to 20 different people to make it through to the "right guy' that knew what he was talking about. Plus, to be quite honest, I was looking at it from the Sonar end of the configuration and not even questioning the i88x. George saved me a LOT of headaches and pulling my hair out in trying to determine where I needed to start looking for the missing link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted October 31, 2005 Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 These days, whenever I deal with ANYTHING that has software in it, before hitting the "on" button I always check the manufacturer's web site for updates. It seems like 90% of the time there is something I need to know or download. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members franknputer Posted October 31, 2005 Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 Yup - pretty much a standard rule in my book is to download drivers etc. before trying the ones on the disk that comes with. They're almost always out of date. Congrats, Ani, for getting your issue worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Billster Posted October 31, 2005 Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 Originally posted by Anderton These days, whenever I deal with ANYTHING that has software in it, before hitting the "on" button I always check the manufacturer's web site for updates. It seems like 90% of the time there is something I need to know or download. Sage advice. When I updated system software, I found my Digital Performer wouldn't even open crashed out during the opening of the app. A quick trip to the MOTU website for the latest drivers, and ta-da, off and running. If only all technical difficulties could be solved in 10 minutes (even with a 56k dial up) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Is There Gas In The Car? Posted October 31, 2005 Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 George can talk the talk, but here is one guy who can also walk the walk. I thought George was full of it when I first met him in Charlotte. He was working in the keyboard department of Reliable Music. He was full of himself - a big braggart, saying he'd done this and done that and knew this guy and played with another. I stay away from most people who exhibit this type of hyped up personality. But George is the real deal. He can back up what he claims and he does know his stuff. Yes, he is one in a million. Tom Is There Gas In The Car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geoff Grace Posted October 31, 2005 Members Share Posted October 31, 2005 Wow, I've always thought of George as full of energy and enthusiasm but not as full of himself. It's hard to know what impressions we leave with others. Sometimes sharing can come across as bragging. I worry about that when I share things I've done. For example, at Dave's party the other night, I shared with Phil, Ken, and Mike something I did in college. I was trying to make the point that I was glad I listened to my parents and went to college because of what I was able to achieve because of it, but it could have come off as bragging. I hope not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 You're SO full of yourself Geoff! Like my buddy Geoff, George has never come across as arrogant or egotistical to me. Outgoing? Enthusastic? Knoweldgeable as all get out? Sure... but never egotistical or full of himself. Geosync is one of the "good guys" IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Originally posted by Dylan Walters Damn this thread for reigniting my G.A.S. for a Yamaha i88x . But seriously, it RuLeZ when fellow forum members help each other out. Pull the trigger Dylan - it's a very cool interface with two very good preamps, and they come with lots of cool bundled software, and they're selling for STOOPID-LOW prices these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amplayer Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Originally posted by Anderton These days, whenever I deal with ANYTHING that has software in it, before hitting the "on" button I always check the manufacturer's web site for updates. It seems like 90% of the time there is something I need to know or download. I couldn't agree more. Nowadays, an internet connection is pretty much required on the computer that functions as a DAW. I also suggest reading the release notes for drivers. Sometimes (though not often) the latest driver may not be a good option. Are there any of you who DO NOT have an internet connection on your DAW computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Originally posted by amplayer I couldn't agree more. Nowadays, an internet connection is pretty much required on the computer that functions as a DAW. I also suggest reading the release notes for drivers. Sometimes (though not often) the latest driver may not be a good option. Are there any of you who DO NOT have an internet connection on your DAW computer? Nope... mine's offline, and it will STAY offline. If I need drivers or software updates or anything of that nature, I use my dedicated Internet machine to do the D/L, scan for nasty bits (viruses and spy/adware) then burn it on a thumb drive or CD-R and sneakernet it over to the DAW, where it gets scanned again before I install it. Trust me - when you rely on your DAW to be reliable for your day to day work / living, it's MUCH safer that way! But I'm in complete agreement about it being a good idea to check for the latest drivers and software updates as well as reading all the "read me" files and paperwork BEFORE doing the install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steadyb Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Originally posted by Phil O'Keefe Nope... mine's offline, and it will STAY offline. If I need drivers or software updates or anything of that nature, I use my dedicated Internet machine to do the D/L, scan for nasty bits (viruses and spy/adware) then burn it on a thumb drive or CD-R and sneakernet it over to the DAW, where it gets scanned again before I install it. You wouldn't have go through all that if you were on a Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeebus Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Originally posted by Phil O'Keefe Pull the trigger Dylan - it's a very cool interface with two very good preamps, and they come with lots of cool bundled software, and they're selling for STOOPID-LOW prices these days. I was looking into one of these myself. I know you're a Yamaha guy Phil, are you still running the 01v96? Are the i88x pres the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ani Posted November 1, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Originally posted by Anderton These days, whenever I deal with ANYTHING that has software in it, before hitting the "on" button I always check the manufacturer's web site for updates. It seems like 90% of the time there is something I need to know or download. This is pretty much the same thing that George told me. I'm fairly new to all this DAW stuff; I'm used to hard disk recorders. I'm an old dog trying to learn new tricks so bear with me when it sometimes takes me at least a couple of "tries" to get it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geosync Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Wow, Ani nice words [blush] I get busy for a couple of days and look what I miss.. Thank all of you for the nice words. You too Gas-- I am very passionate about music, technology and the wonderful people I meet. In helping others, I hope that I don't offend. There are MANY wonderful people here on these forums I'm sorry that I don't have the time to post as much these days. I look forward to catching up with many of you at Winter NAMM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dylan Walters Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Originally posted by Phil O'Keefe Pull the trigger Dylan - it's a very cool interface with two very good preamps, and they come with lots of cool bundled software, and they're selling for STOOPID-LOW prices these days. Well, if Master Yoda O'Keefe says that I should buy this, then dagnabbit I'll have to no matter what the wife thinks ! Seriously though, I've been eying this model for quite some time as it seems like a worthy upgrade to my aging Echo Mona interface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 Originally posted by Geoff Grace Sometimes sharing can come across as bragging. I worry about that when I share things I've done. For example, at Dave's party the other night, I shared with Phil, Ken, and Mike something I did in college. I was trying to make the point that I was glad I listened to my parents and went to college because of what I was able to achieve because of it, but it could have come off as bragging. I hope not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gearmike Posted November 1, 2005 Members Share Posted November 1, 2005 No Geoff you didn't come of as bragging, you made a very good point. I, on the other hand, often sound like I'm bragging... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Geoff Grace Posted November 2, 2005 Members Share Posted November 2, 2005 Thanks for your kind assurances, Phil, Ken, and Mike. And Mike, no way do you sound like you're bragging! Originally posted by Geosync: I'm sorry that I don't have the time to post as much these days. I look forward to catching up with many of you at Winter NAMM. George, you're definitely missed. I look forward to seeing you at Winter NAMM. Best, Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheWewus Posted November 2, 2005 Members Share Posted November 2, 2005 Wow small world. I've met Geroge when he used to work at Reliable. That man can do some talking. He's a walking encyclopedia of musical knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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