Posted by: Tatterdemalion
USB or MIDI - 03/20/05 07:50 AM
I am trying to connect my Yamaha PSR-3000 to my PC to evaluate some sequencing software but am having difficulties.
I started with MIDI cables and was able to input notes but not have any sounds relayed back to the instrument.
The manual suggested that USB was a superior connection choice so I installed the supplied driver and had some success using "Anvil Studio". However, I really want to try out the "Sonar 4" demo but suspect that I am getting hangs and freezes.
Following the audible metronome count in I play notes (registered on screen) but they can't be heard via either the PC's speakers or those of the keyboard. When I shut down the software and then re-open it I find that my USB connection can no longer be selected from "MIDI Devices". This makes me think the USB port might need refreshing and that that may require a re-boot....
What do people think is the BEST connection type ? Is it likely that the USB driver may have been updated since last summer ?
I started with MIDI cables and was able to input notes but not have any sounds relayed back to the instrument.
The manual suggested that USB was a superior connection choice so I installed the supplied driver and had some success using "Anvil Studio". However, I really want to try out the "Sonar 4" demo but suspect that I am getting hangs and freezes.
Following the audible metronome count in I play notes (registered on screen) but they can't be heard via either the PC's speakers or those of the keyboard. When I shut down the software and then re-open it I find that my USB connection can no longer be selected from "MIDI Devices". This makes me think the USB port might need refreshing and that that may require a re-boot....
What do people think is the BEST connection type ? Is it likely that the USB driver may have been updated since last summer ?