I see compatibility tests for the Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver Version 1.7.5 go through Mac OS 10.12
I will have to do some research on whether compatibility tests have been run on High Sierra (10.13)

Thank you for your reply
Will wait anxiously for a solution

Steinberg has listed YSFW Driver V1.7.5 as testing compatible with the MR816 which is the same hardware as the Motif XF FW16E - but I will continue to see if I can find a confirmed test for the Motif XF...

There is only one driver you should be testing and that is Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver v1.7.5, period... Don't even bother with any other driver.

Not showing up in the Audio/MIDi Setup - well actually that is encouraging as it is not a FW specific problem, sounds like it is something else entirely... Because the MIDI function should show up (even Apple has basic MIDI down by now, lol) That hasn't changed much this millennia.

Let's try the basic Checklist for Mac:
Go to SYSTEM PREFERENCES > Does the "Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver" icon appear under "Others"?

I reinstalled the driver V 1.7.5 and it has started working as if by magic

Awesome!

Tried to reinstall the driver several times for MacOSX 10.13, hardware - FW16e, Yamaha FW Driver 1.7.5. After installation the result is the same - "Failed to Open Control Panel".Is there any plan to release compatible version of the driver?

Failing to open the Control Panel is an indication of a different issue. Make sure of your FW connection and settings within the XF.

May be. However XF is fine cause it works with old MacBook Pro connected to the second port of installed fw16e. The second, this is complete unfriendly to display such message and have a guide recommending to reinstall the driver but it doesn't work. This looks like a bug in the software and poor support from developers.

Connection is fine from MacBook. I have checked other system report.

I'm also having issues, although it works most of the time, sometimes the mac just crashes and if I look at the log when it turns back on its the apple firewire io kit causing the error. This seems like a regression bug as I remember having this issue about 5 years ago and it was fixed with one of the updates.

I highly recommend you call Customer Support so that a support ticket is opened... this will ensure they have all your information and they can put someone on looking into the issue. Thinking Apple keeps all things that were working working (especially involving music) would be wrong thinking. When a new OS comes out make it a habit to ensure compatibility before upgrading - just saying you’re 7 years into the XF and it’s FW.

Hi are there any updates on this issue? I just bought a brand new iMac with High Sierra on it and I get the exact same issues trying to get my Motif XS 8 to work.

Hi Markus,

I highly recommend you call Yamaha Customer Support, as well, so that a support ticket is opened... this will ensure they have all your information and they can put someone on looking into the issue. V1.7.5 works with High Sierra... so you may not have the same issue. Without details we can only refer you to Customer Support.

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