
Replace the Yamaha MIDI instrument with a known-good MIDI instrument. If reversing the MIDI cables did not solve the problem, change the cables back and go to Step 2. Reverse the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT plugs in the ports of the connected Yamaha MIDI instrument. If problems are encountered, try the following procedures. There are a number of things that may cause a communication problem between the computer and the connected Yamaha MIDI instrument(s). For more information on the Local Control setting, see. If the MIDI 'Thru' or Echo is set to OFF or 'Manual' in the MIDI application then the Local setting should be ON. As a general rule, if the MIDI 'Thru' or 'Echo' parameter is set to ON or 'Automatic' in the MIDI application then the 'Local' setting should be OFF. Set the 'Local' setting in the Yamaha MIDI instrument. As a general rule, MIDI Music Education applications require that the MIDI 'Thru' or 'Echo' parameter be set to OFF and, MIDI Sequencer and Notation applications require that the MIDI 'Thru' or 'Echo' parameter be set to ON or 'Automatic'. Set the MIDI 'Thru' or 'Echo' parameter according to the MIDI application owner's manual. This will enable the MIDI application to send and receive MIDI data to and from the Yamaha MIDI instrument that is connected to the MIDI/Joystick port. Select the MIDI drivers (Example: 'MPU-401' or 'SB MIDI') to be used for MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. Consult the application owner's manual for specific setup information.
The MIDI setup menu item may be named 'Setup', 'MIDI Devices', 'MIDI Settings', 'MIDI Preferences', 'Project Options', etc. NOTE: Most MIDI applications such as Cakewalk ™ have a MIDI setup menu where the MIDI driver can be selected.