Hi jp88,
after a small hardware modification, I got the 01x working here with Cubase via Midi-Ports just for the purpose of it being a Remote Control. Works perfectly nice including the motor faders following fader settings being changed in Cubase. Am not using it as a mixer for external sound sources or microphones. Perhaps this works too via the Studio Manager connection on the other midi port.
Some more background:
I got a 01X from a friend. Tried then to use it with its MLAN-drivers under Windows 7. Also looked at the plenty of hints of this Facebook group. But did not get to run it near to be smoothly even after hours of trying. The MLAN-hacks required a lot of fiddeling. E.g. usage of unsigned drivers, special boot modes, special Firewire card etc. It all made me feel uncomfortable on losing stability of the PC. Then I kicked this approach, and …
Then I found instructions for the hardware modification of the 01x. It requires six modifications on a printed circuit board. Soldering iron and a few pieces of cable is sufficient. This makes the 01x to behave like a Mackie Control on Midi Port 1 and for the Yamaha Studio Manager on Midi Port 2.
The instructions can be found here: https://yamahasynth.com/ask-a-question/01x-digital-mixer-hardware-modification-for-midi-control-without-mlan-connection
On top, you should look for the 01x Service Manual. It explains in great detail, how to take the 01x apart. The manual can be found in the Internet.
Once open, five pairs of pins have to be bridged. Either directly with the soldering iron or 2x small pieces of cable. Also one trace on the PCB has to be cut. Took me about 2 hrs. I was very careful. So it could go quicker.
To summarize, if you are not hesitant to open such box and make those modifications, it is worth while doing it. It does not require to be a soldering professional, but some experience is a good thing to have. If never having used a soldering iron, it is perhaps not a good idea to give it a try.
Once connected, there are also some special treatments required in the setup for the 01x as a Generic Remote. The faders need to be set up with 14-bit resolution (not a big deal in the XML-file of the Generic Remote) and the rotary knobs also need some special treatment with Midi-Ox for them to be recognized as incremental knobs.
Hi.