AX3000G Midi to PC Setup problems

[MisterSkiff]

Hi everyone,

I might be missing something really obvious here but I'm having a bit of trouble connecting my AX3000G to my PC. I've followed all the instructions in the manual, and those given on the AX3000G sound editor but whenever I attempt a MIDI setup I get a message saying "MIDI error occurred, check the cables and MIDI interface". I'm connecting via a brand new USB to MIDI interface cable and I've been through everything I can think of.

It's on the correct channel, Global settings appear to be correct, the cable is working (I've tested it on a MIDI keyboard controller that I have), downloaded the latest KORG USB MIDI driver tools, and the installer there just tells me no device is connected.

current settings:

MIDI input and output both set to USB/MIDI cable

USB/MID Iinterface IN cable - AX3000G OUT socket.
USB/MIDI interface OUT cable - AX3000G IN socket.

MIDI CH: 1
PCHG OUT: on
CCHG I/O: on
SYEX OUT: on

OS: Windows XP pro SP 3

Thanks in advance!

[X-Trade]

What is the interface cable you have?

There have been problems in the past with some of the dirt cheap ones which seem to have trouble transmitting or receiving dense sysex messages. Particularly, microKorg users have noted that they can get notes to go in and out fine but can't use the software editor.

[MisterSkiff]

Thanks for the reply,

It was a cheap/budget cable, found it on eBay here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-MIDI-Interfac ... 3cb4896be3 (note: mine was about £3, the seller has put the price up to £9 since). Is there a specific type/brand I should look out for?

[X-Trade]

I've used the E-MU XMIDI 1x1 with my old microKorg without any problem.

Unfortunately I no longer have either so can't test it with my AX3000B. Actually I didn't even know there was editing software. I do most of my editing on all my equipment straight on the machine without a computer except to back things up/save/share.

[longi]

Hi everyone,

I might be missing something really obvious here but I'm having a bit of trouble connecting my AX3000G to my PC. I've followed all the instructions in the manual, and those given on the AX3000G sound editor but whenever I attempt a MIDI setup I get a message saying "MIDI error occurred, check the cables and MIDI interface". I'm connecting via a brand new USB to MIDI interface cable and I've been through everything I can think of.

It's on the correct channel, Global settings appear to be correct, the cable is working (I've tested it on a MIDI keyboard controller that I have), downloaded the latest KORG USB MIDI driver tools, and the installer there just tells me no device is connected.

current settings:

MIDI input and output both set to USB/MIDI cable

USB/MID Iinterface IN cable - AX3000G OUT socket.
USB/MIDI interface OUT cable - AX3000G IN socket.

MIDI CH: 1
PCHG OUT: on
CCHG I/O: on
SYEX OUT: on

OS: Windows XP pro SP 3

Thanks in advance!

I think you have the midi connections the wrong way round, on my midi/usb converter the in goes to the in and the out goes to the out. Mine is an M-Audio uno for the record and that's how it connects to my pc.

[MisterSkiff]

I think you have the midi connections the wrong way round, on my midi/usb converter the in goes to the in and the out goes to the out. Mine is an M-Audio uno for the record and that's how it connects to my pc.

Thanks but already tried that, same result either way :-S

[MisterSkiff]

I've used the E-MU XMIDI 1x1 with my old microKorg without any problem.

Unfortunately I no longer have either so can't test it with my AX3000B. Actually I didn't even know there was editing software. I do most of my editing on all my equipment straight on the machine without a computer except to back things up/save/share.

Thanks for the info, I thought being able to edit on my PC would be a nice thing to have, but it's pretty non-essential for my needs also. I'd guess it probably is the cable I bought that's the culprit (seen as it works on every other MIDI device I have).

[X-Trade]

Hi everyone,

I might be missing something really obvious here but I'm having a bit of trouble connecting my AX3000G to my PC. I've followed all the instructions in the manual, and those given on the AX3000G sound editor but whenever I attempt a MIDI setup I get a message saying "MIDI error occurred, check the cables and MIDI interface". I'm connecting via a brand new USB to MIDI interface cable and I've been through everything I can think of.

It's on the correct channel, Global settings appear to be correct, the cable is working (I've tested it on a MIDI keyboard controller that I have), downloaded the latest KORG USB MIDI driver tools, and the installer there just tells me no device is connected.

current settings:

MIDI input and output both set to USB/MIDI cable

USB/MID Iinterface IN cable - AX3000G OUT socket.
USB/MIDI interface OUT cable - AX3000G IN socket.

MIDI CH: 1
PCHG OUT: on
CCHG I/O: on
SYEX OUT: on

OS: Windows XP pro SP 3

Thanks in advance!

I think you have the midi connections the wrong way round, on my midi/usb converter the in goes to the in and the out goes to the out. Mine is an M-Audio uno for the record and that's how it connects to my pc.

Just to be clear, on 99% of USB-MIDI interfaces, In does go to Out and vice versa.

Reason being That it is I/O of the PC, it isn't just an I/O for a single synth or MIDI equipment, you could actually connect a chain of several things, or even have them going to completely different devices (controller on the In, synth module on the Out, for example).

USB-MIDI interface gives MIDI ports to your PC, rather than 'gives USB to your synth[/i].

Anyway, I'll see if I can dig out my XMIDI and try it with my AX3000B but I can't make any promises....