DAWn-Academy - Mac Pro Tools (OS 11-12)

1. Account Setup

Follow the steps below to access your account

Install DAWn Audio from the Apple Desktop App Store here
Click the "Get Started" button and follow the instructions to create your account.

You'll need some third-party extensions to run a studio on DAWn

Download the "DAWn Mac Extensions.dmg" here by selecting "Download anyway" in the window that opens

VB Cable is required to route audio from your DAW to DAWn

Open the "DAWn Mac Extensions.dmg"
In the folder "VB Cable" double Click "vb-cable-installer.pkg" to install
- DISCLAIMER: May need to run as admin or enter admin username and password to install
- DISCLAIMER: Download will open a browser window, feel free to close
You can also download directly here or by visiting their website

PD is used to sync audio with your co-creators

Open the "DAWn Mac Extensions.dmg"
Move "Pd-0.53-2" application to your applications folder in Finder
Now that you've installed all our necessary extensions, you can eject the Mac Extensions dmg if you'd like

You'll need these to edit your co-creators' projects

Open “Audio MIDI Setup” on your Mac
- Perform spotlight search if necessary ("⌘ SPACE" or "search icon" at top right of Mac nav-bar)
Click "⌘ 2" on your keyboard, or Select: "Window" → "Show MIDI Studio"
Double Click "IAC Driver"
Check “Device is online” box
Make sure there’s at least four buses/ports - can add ports using “+” under "Ports"
- IMPORTANT: Click “Apply” if you added any ports

You'll need this to get DAWn talking with your DAW

IMPORTANT: Make sure you set up 4 MIDI buses in the Mac Setup Process
- If not go back to step 5
In Pro Tools, at the top of your screen, go to Setup → Peripherals → Machine Control and make sure to check the box that says "Enable" under "MIDI Machine Control Remote
In Pro Tools, at the top of your screen, go to Setup → Peripherals → MIDI Controllers
In the first available row, set:
- Type to "HUI"
- Receive From to your first MIDI bus (Most likely "IAC Driver, Bus 1")
- Send To to your second MIDI bus (Most likely "IAC Driver, Bus 2")
In the next available row, set:
- Type to "M-Audio Keyboard"
- Receive From to your third MIDI bus (Most likely "IAC Driver, Bus 3")
- Send To to your fourth MIDI bus (Most likely "IAC Driver, Bus 4")
DISCLAIMER: May receive "Pro Tools is unable to communicate with HUI..." error
- Check the box "Don't show me this again" and press "OK"

Last step to get DAWn talking with your DAW

In Pro Tools, at the top of your screen, go to Setup → Playback Engine
Set the Playback Engine to VB-Cable and press "Yes" when asked to automatically save and close your session

All set and ready to co-create!