Solid State Logic
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Nucleus
V1.5/2 Software Update and Install Notes
This document contains essential information – please read it carefully before making
any attempt to upgrade the system
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Solid State Logic
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V1.5/2 Software Update
Introduction
This document details the software installation procedure required to update your system to this latest release of Nucleus
software. The changes in this release are:
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Improved low-latency Mac OSX driver V2.1
Driver compatible with Mountain Lion
Fixes – USB Soundcard Control Panel/Monitor mixer now remembers last settings
Nucleus console software version V1.5/.2 (Samplitude and Soundscape profiles now included in default list)
Adds support for high capacity SD cards
Faders are now calibrated on console start up
Getting Software
The software can be downloaded from www.solidstatelogic.com/support/nucleus/downloads.asp.
To download software you will need to have completed a simple registration form – once registered you may return at any time.
To access the download pages, identify yourself using your registered email address then just select the console model
(Nucleus) and the serial number of your console. In the download page you will find:
• Nucleus Console Software, packaged as a Java archive file
• A copy of these instructions
• Mac Support Software packaged as a Zip archive
• Windows Support Software packaged as a Zip archive
The Mac and Windows support packages each contain the current Nucleus User Guide, ipMIDI and USB Soundcard drivers,
the USB Soundcard Control Panel and the Nucleus Remote – please select the appropriate package for you DAW computer.
Console Software Installation
The file format of the Java archive is compatible with both Windows and Mac (OS X only) platforms but Windows users
should ensure that they have the latest version (V6) of Java installed. This can be downloaded from www.java.com.
Once the software update file has been downloaded you are ready to install the new software. The following steps detail
this process:
1. Quit the Nucleus Remote browser if it is running.
2. On a Mac or Windows computer connected to the same network as your Nucleus, run the downloaded file
(the file will have a .JAR extension).
3. In the Nucleus Update application, click on ‘Find’, ‘Find Nucleus’ to search for your console on the
network. If an IP address corresponding to your console appears in the list, click on that entry and click
‘Select’; if your console does not appear, re-check the network configuration.
4. Check that the software version reported from your console matches the version that is running, then click
on ‘Send’.
If the process stops after the ‘Compressing Data’ message, check that your computer and the Nucleus have compatible
IP addresses and subnet masks – refer to the ‘Configuring Network Connections’ section of the Nucleus User Guide or the
on-line Nucleus FAQs for guidance and trouble shooting.
5. Once the software has been successfully sent, click on ‘Save’ to erase the old software and save the new code
into the Flash RAM on the Nucleus processor.
6. On completion of the save process, click on ‘Finish’ to quit the Nucleus Update application.
7. Turn the desk OFF, wait a short while and then switch back ON again. Check that the console boots correctly.
Check that the software version matches the new version that you downloaded.
System Requirements
Windows users should ensure that they have the latest version (V6) of Java installed.
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Computer Software Installation
In order for Nucleus to integrate into your working environment, it will also be necessary to install drivers and supporting
software on your DAW computer(s) and/or studio computer(s). The following computers and operating systems are
supported:
Mac
• Intel only, 1.2GHz or faster
• OS X Version 10.5.8 or greater (‘Leopard’, ‘Snow Leopard’, ‘Lion’ or ‘Mountain Lion’ – 32bit or 64bit)
Windows
• Pentium IV or equivalent, 1GHz or faster
• Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1 or higher, or Windows 7 (32 or 64bit)
For all computers, the following resources are required:
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512MB RAM
15MB Hard Disk space
VGA colour screen (1024 x 768 pixels or higher)
Internet connection (for product registration and software upgrade)
The ipMIDI and (optional) USB Soundcard drivers will be required for one or more DAW computers, Nucleus
Remote can either be installed onto one of the DAW computers or onto an entirely different computer if required.
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Mac Installation
1. Locate the downloaded support software package. If the
package has not automatically been un-zipped, double click
the package to un-zip it. Once the package has been unzipped, double click the resulting disk image to mount it. You
should be presented with a window similar to that opposite.
Nucleus Remote
2. To install Nucleus Remote, simply drag the Nucleus
Remote icon to the Applications folder alias. This will
copy the application onto the computer.
3. To run Nucleus Remote, locate and double-click the
Nucleus Remote icon in the Applications folder. If
required, drag this icon to the Dock on the Desktop to
provide quick and easy access.
4. If it is necessary to uninstall Nucleus Remote, simply
locate the Nucleus Remote icon in the Applications
folder and drag it to the Trash.
It is also possible to run Nucleus Remote directly from the CD.
ipMIDI Driver
5. If an older version of the ipMIDI driver is already present on the computer, it must be removed before
running the installer; simply delete the ipMIDIDriver.bundle file from the /Library/Audio/MIDI Drivers
folder.
6. Locate the ipMIDI package in the Finder window. Double-click this icon to launch the ipMIDI installer.
Follow the instructions in the installer (it should be safe to accept the defaults).
It will be necessary to log out and back in again after the driver has been installed.
USB Soundcard
Installation of the USB soundcard is optional; if you intend to connect Nucleus to your DAW using only analogue audio
connections, you do not need to install the soundcard. Please note that the included version of the USB Soundcard can
now be installed on both 32- and 64bit systems.
7. To install the USB Soundcard driver, locate the USB Soundcard package in the Finder window.
Double-click this icon to launch the USB Soundcard installer. Follow the instructions in the installer (it should
be safe to accept the defaults).
8. The USB Soundcard provides a stand-alone control panel – to install this, simply drag the Nucleus USB
Control Panel icon to the Applications folder alias. This will copy the application onto the computer.
9. To run Nucleus USB Control Panel, locate and double-click the Nucleus USB Control Panel
icon in the Applications folder. If required, drag this icon to the Dock on the Desktop to provide quick
and easy access.
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Windows Installation
1. Locate the downloaded support software package. If the package has not automatically been un-zipped, double
click the package to un-zip it. Open the resulting folder.
Nucleus Remote
2. To install Nucleus Remote, locate the Nucleus Setup application and double-click this file to run the
Nucleus Remote installer. Follow the instructions in the installer (it should be safe to accept the defaults).
3. On completion of the installation process, the installer will place a shortcut on the Desktop; double-click
this icon to run Nucleus Remote.
4. The Nucleus Remote can be un-installed by running the Uninstall application located in the Nucleus
Remote folder.
ipMIDI Driver
5. If an older version of the ipMIDI driver is already present on the computer, it must be uninstalled before
proceeding. Either run the Uninstall application located in the existing ipMIDI folder or use Add/Remove
Programs.
It will be necessary to restart the computer after the driver has been installed.
6. Locate the ipMIDI Setup application and double-click this file to launch the ipMIDI installer. Follow the
instructions in the installer (it should be safe to accept the defaults).
USB Soundcard
Installation of the USB soundcard is optional; if you intend to connect Nucleus to your DAW using only analogue audio
connections, you do not need to install the soundcard.
7. To install the USB Soundcard driver, locate and open the USB Soundcard folder. Locate the Setup
application and double-click this file to launch the USB soundcard installer. Follow the instructions in the
installer (it should be safe to accept the defaults).
8. The USB Soundcard driver can be uninstalled using the Device Manager.
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Software Licence Agreement
Solid State Logic (‘SSL’) is willing to license this Nucleus and Nucleus Remote software and accompanying documentation
for this product (the ‘Software’) to the customer (the entity that purchased the product and software) on the condition that
you read and accept all of the terms in this agreement. Please read the terms below carefully. By continuing to install the
software and using the enclosed information to license the software you acknowledge that you have read and understood
the agreement and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms then do not open this
package, discontinue the installation process and contact your local SSL representative for advice.
Licence
SSL hereby grants you a non-exclusive licence to install and use the Software in machine-readable form on a single console.
You may copy the software only for backup purposes, provided that you reproduce all copyright and other proprietary
notices that are on the original copy of the Software.
Restrictions
SSL retains the right, title and interest in and to the Software, and any rights not granted to you herein are reserved by SSL.
You may not reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, or translate the Software, or otherwise attempt to derive the source
code for the Software, except to the extent allowed under applicable law. If applicable law permits such activities, any
information so discovered must be promptly disclosed to SSL and shall be deemed to be the confidential proprietary
information of SSL. Any attempt to transfer any of the rights, duties or obligations hereunder is void. You may not rent, lease,
loan or resell for profit the Software, or any part thereof. You may not reproduce, distribute or create derivative works of
the Software.
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arising, including negligence, in connection with the software or this agreement, even if SSL has been advised of the possibility
of such damages. In no event will SSL’s liability in connection with the Software, regardless of the form of action, exceed £100.
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The Software is a commercial item. This Agreement is governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United
Kingdom.
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