D8Bridge User Forum
If you have questions, comments or simply would like to communicate and exchange about D8Bridge, please click on the following link below. In there you'll find assistance by Bluaudio and other users of D8Bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is there a Macintosh version of D8Bridge available?
Unfortunatly for our Mac friends, there's no port of D8Bridge available for Macintosh computers at the present time. We are looking for solutions; if you are a talented Mac OSX developer please give us a shout!
Can I use D8Bridge with Pro Tools?
No, Avid (DigiDesign) Pro Tools only support their own HUI protocol and there's no official documentation available for the common users/developers. Do not despair as we are planning HUI support in our next software revision.
My PC does not have a serial port available! Can I use D8Bridge anyway?
Yes, all you need to do is to buy a USB to Serial cable. They're available anywhere and cheap.
How is the D8B and my DAW are connected? What is the wiring diagram?
For clarity's sake, we included a hook-up diagram right here:
Are all D8B buttons working? How are they mapped?
Most of the buttons and pots are working. You can take a look at the D8Bridge buttons mapping by clicking right here.
Can I tweak my plugins/EQs with D8Bridge?
It depends on how your DAW manufacturer implemented the MCU protocol. You can tweak almost any parameters using Steinberg's Nuendo/Cubase with D8Bridge. You can even flip the faders and use them to tweak your parameters too.
What about the audio/routing of the D8B? Is it still available in D8Bridge?
No. D8Bridge takes complete control of your D8B. There's a downside to this, we loose all audio functionalities. The goal of this project was to "convert" the D8B into a usable control surface, not to rewrite the whole OS. The upside to all this is that you will be able to use your D8B even with a broken onboard computer; no need to hunt for old/rare Pentium parts!
Could you add a special feature to D8Bridge?
It is unlikely we can add more features as we already implemented everything the MCU protocol has to offer. As a business we are open to suggestions for practical add-ons.
Can I download a demo of D8Bridge?
No as the software cannot run without its proprietary cable. You can order the package right here.
Stay with me, I need support!
We know, nothing's perfect in this world... In case you need support with your D8Bridge software, we're here to help. Please take note that we're a small team of people, we will answer emails as fast as we can.
If you have read the FAQs, checked around and could not fix your problem, please send us an email using the following address:
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Quick And Dirty Instructions
Just in case you need them, we included the Quick and Dirty Instructions on how to install D8Bridge on your PC for your convenience. Click on the following icon to download the PDF file.
D8Bridge Install/Configuration Manual
The Quick And Dirty Instructions
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