Trouble shooting

[greatdane]

I recently pulled my old yamaha M06, it still works perfectly but, i can't seem to get it connected to to win 10. I tried downloading the drivers and tried several different configurations.... can anyone point me in the right direction.

 

[anotherscott]

google AI (FWIW) tells me it should work, with the following caveats:

To get your MO6 connected, keep these crucial steps in mind:

1. Download the right version: Most modern Windows 10 setups require the 64-bit version. You can download the official installer directly from the Yamaha MO6 Support Page.
2. The "Plug-In First" Rule: Yamaha drivers are notorious for failing to install if they can't detect the hardware. You must connect the MO6 to your computer via USB and turn the keyboard ON before running the driver installation wizard.
3. Set the keyboard's MIDI mode: On your MO6, make sure the system settings are routing MIDI through the USB port rather than the standard 5-pin MIDI jacks. (Press UTILITY > F5 MIDI > SF4 OTHER > Set MIDI IN/OUT to USB).

Regardless, probably the most reliable approach on any board with 5-pin MIDI connections is to use the 5-pin MIDI connection, with an appropriate 5-pin-to-USB interface. That eliminates the variables about whether a board needs custom drivers (which can also fail to work on subsequent system upgrades), the connection is not susceptible to ground noise, it's not so limited in cable length, and makes a more solid connection into the board itself.