Kawai MP6 - Manual (Page 86)

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12.5 USB MIDI (USB to Host)
The MP6 features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a computer
and utilised as a MIDI device. Depending on the type of computer and operating system installed,
additional driver software may be required for USB MIDI communication to function correctly.
USB MIDI driver
Operating System USB MIDI Driver Support
Windows ME
Windows XP (no SP, SP1, SP2, SP3)
Windows XP 64-bit
Windows Vista (SP1, SP2)
Windows Vista 64-bit (SP1, SP2)
Windows 7
Windows 7 64-bit
Additional USB MIDI driver software NOT required.
The standard (built-in) Windows USB MIDI driver will be installed automatically
when the instrument is connected to the computer.
After driver installation, ensure that the ‘USB Audio Device’ (Windows ME/Windows XP) or ‘USB-MIDI’
(Windows Vista/Windows 7) device is correctly selected in the application software.
Windows 98 SE
Windows 2000
Windows Vista
(no SP)
Additional USB MIDI driver software required.
Please download the USB MIDI driver from the KAWAI website:
http://www.kawai.co.jp/english
After driver installation, ensure that the ‘KAWAI USB MIDI’ device is correctly selected in the
application software.
Windows Vista 64-bit
(no SP)
USB MIDI is not supported.
Please upgrade to service pack 1 or service pack 2.
Mac OS X
No additional USB MIDI driver software required.
The standard (built-in) Mac OS X USB MIDI driver will be installed automatically
when the instrument is connected to the computer.
Mac OS 9
USB MIDI is not supported.
Please use the standard MIDI IN/OUT connectors.
USB MIDI information
„ If the instrument’s MIDI IN/OUT jacks and USB MIDI port
are both connected simultaneously, the USB MIDI port
will be given priority.
„ Ensure that the instrument is turned off before attempting
to connect the USB MIDI cable.
„ When connecting the instrument to a computer using
the USB MIDI port, there may be a short delay before
communications begin.
„ If the instrument is connected to a computer via a USB
hub and USB MIDI communication becomes unreliable/
unstable, please connect the USB MIDI cable directly to
the one of the computer’s USB ports.
„ Disconnecting the USB MIDI cable suddenly, or turning
the instrument on/off while using USB MIDI may cause
computer instability in the following situations:
- while installing the USB MIDI driver
- while starting up the computer
- while MIDI applications are performing tasks
- while the computer is in energy saver mode.
„ If there are any further problems experienced with USB
MIDI communication while the instrument is connected,
please double-check all connections and relevant MIDI
settings in the computer’s operating system.
* ‘MIDI’ is a registered trademark of the Association of Manufacturers of Electronic Instruments (AMEI).
* ‘Windows’ is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
* ‘Mac’ and ‘Mac OS’ are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
* Other company names and product names mentioned referenced herein may be registered trademarks or trademarks of respective owners.