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WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death
from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are
not limited to, the following:
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disas- • If the USB cable becomes frayed or damaged,
semble the internal parts or modify them in any or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use
way. The instrument contains no user-service- of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or
able parts. If it should appear to be malfunction- smoke should appear to be caused by it, imme-
ing, discontinue use immediately and have it diately disconnect the USB cable, and have the
inspected by qualified Yamaha service person- instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha ser-
nel. vice personnel.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near • Before cleaning the instrument, always remove
water or in damp or wet conditions, or place the USB cable. Never insert or remove a USB
containers on it containing liquids which might cable with wet hands.
spill into any openings.

CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or
damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not place the USB cable near heat sources • Do not place the instrument in an unstable posi-
such as heaters or radiators, and do not exces- tion where it might accidentally fall over.
sively bend or otherwise damage the cable, • Before moving the instrument, remove all con-
place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position nected cables.
where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry
anything over it.
cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, clean-
• Unplug the USB cable when not using the ing fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping
instrument, or during electrical storms. cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber
• Before connecting the instrument to other elec- objects on the instrument, since this might dis-
tronic components, turn off the power for all color the panel or keyboard.
components. Before turning the power on or off • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy
for all components, set all volume levels to mini- objects on the instrument, and do not use
mum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all excessive force on the connectors.
components at their minimum levels and gradu-
ally raise the volume controls while playing the
instrument to set the desired listening level. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for dam-
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust age caused by improper use or modifica-
or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in tions to the instrument, or data that is lost or
direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during destroyed.
the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfig-
uration or damage to the internal components.
• Do not use the instrument near other electrical
products such as televisions, radios, or speak-
ers, since this might cause interference which
can affect proper operation of the other prod-
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 Welcome to the UX96
Thank you for choosing the Yamaha UX96 USB-MIDI interface.
The UX96 is a MIDI interface that features fast data transfer via USB connection
and simultaneous playback of up to 96 channels. Connect the UX96 to a computer
that has a USB terminal and enjoy the advantages of digital music.
Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly to make the best use of the UX96.
After you read this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Table of Contents
UX96 Features .................................................................................. 5
Package Contents............................................................................. 6
System Requirements ....................................................................... 7
Specifications ................................................................................... 7
Parts and Functions .......................................................................... 8
Connection ...................................................................................... 9
Installing the Driver ........................................................................ 10
Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) ............................ 20
Troubleshooting (FAQ) ................................................................... 25

• The screen displays in this Owner’s Manual are intended for instructional pur-
poses, and may appear somewhat different from the screens that appear on
your computer.
• OMS® and are trademarks of Opcode Systems, Inc.
• The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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UX96 Features
● 96-channel Simultaneous Playback
You can use both MIDI IN/OUT terminals and the TO TG/INST terminal
(equivalent to a serial port on a computer) simultaneously. In this way, you can
build a powerful music production environment with 6 MIDI OUT ports (96
channels) and 2 MIDI IN ports (32 channels).

● Easy Hot Swap Connection

With a USB connection, you can connect and disconnect the USB cable while the
power to the computer is on. The UX96 operates on USB bus power and does not
require a power adaptor.

● USB Fast Data Transfer

USB connection enables a very quick response during multiport simultaneous
performance.

● Supports Windows and Macintosh

The UX96 supports Windows 98/Me/2000 and Mac OS 8.5 or higher (including
OS 9.1).

Notes on USB
Never connect or disconnect a USB cable under any of the following conditions.
Otherwise, the computer may lock up or UX96 functions may be disabled:
• The computer is checking the device or loading the driver.
• The computer is starting or quitting the OS.
• The computer is in or canceling Save Energy (Sleep) mode.
• A MIDI application program is running.

Also, do not perform any of the following operations. Otherwise, the computer
may lock up or the UX96 functions may be disabled:
• Do not frequently connect or disconnect the cables.
• Do not place the computer in or cancel Save Energy (Sleep) mode during MIDI
data transfer.
• Do not connect or disconnect cables, restart the computer, or install the driver
while a large amount of data is being transferred.
NOTE If you are using Windows 2000, Save Energy mode may be disabled depending on
your environment (USB Host Controller etc.) Even in this case, if you disconnect and
connect the USB cable, UX96 functions will be enabled again.

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 Package Contents
The UX96 package contains the following items. Check the contents for missing
items.
• USB-MIDI interface (UX96 main unit)
• CD-ROM (Windows/Macintosh hybrid CD)
• USB cable
• Owner’s manual (this book)

About the included software

The included CD-ROM contains the following software (driver).

[Windows]
• USB-MIDI driver (YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver)
You need this driver to operate the UX96. See page 11 for information on
installing the driver.

[Macintosh]
• OMS
This is a MIDI driver for Macintosh provided by Opcode Systems.
See page 15 and the included “OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf” OMS manual for
information on installing and using the driver.
• USB-MIDI driver (YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver)
You need this driver to operate the UX96.
Be sure to install the OMS driver first, then install this driver. See page 15 for
information on installing the driver.

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System Requirements
[Windows]
OS: Windows98/Me/2000
Computer: USB-supported IBM-PC or compatible computer
CPU: Pentium 166MHz or higher
Memory: 32 MB or higher (64 MB or higher is recommended)
Hard Disk: 2 MB or more of free space

[Macintosh]
OS: MacOS 8.5 through OS 9.1
Computer: Macintosh computer with built-in USB port
NOTE With some iMac models, you need to install “iMac Update 1.1,” provided by Apple
Computer. This program improves the USB software. For more information, visit the
Apple Computer web site (www.apple.com).

Memory: 64 MB or higher (128 MB or higher is recommended)

NOTE Turn off virtual memory.

Hard Disk: 2 MB or more of free space

Other: OMS 2.3.6 or later (included in the CD-ROM in the
package)

Specifications
Terminals: MIDI IN terminal, MIDI OUT terminal, TO TG/INST
terminal, USB terminal
Power Supply: USB bus power supply
Dimensions: 77(W) × 77(D) × 33(H) [mm]
Weight: 80g
Option: 8-pin peripheral cable for Apple Macintosh

Specifications and descriptions in this Owner’s Manual are for information

purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or
specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or
options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha
dealer.

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 Parts and Functions

USB-MIDI INTERFACE
MIDI IN
5

MIDI OUT

TO TG/INST
6 3

1 2

1 Power LED 4 MIDI OUT terminal

This LED lights up when the USB This terminal transmits MIDI signals
terminal is connected and the to connected MIDI devices. Use an
power is being supplied to the optional MIDI cable for connection.
UX96.
5 MIDI IN terminal
2 Terminal LEDs This terminal receives MIDI signals
These LEDs light up when MIDI from connected MIDI devices. Use
signal passes through the an optional MIDI cable for
corresponding terminals. connection.
3 TO TG/INST terminal 6 USB terminal
Connect this terminal to the TO Connect this terminal to a
HOST terminal on the MIDI device. computer or a USB hub using a
Use an optional 8-pin system USB cable.
peripheral cable for Apple
Macintosh for connection.
NOTE Set the HOST SELECT switch of
the connected MIDI device to
“PC-1” or “Mac,” regardless of
the computer you are using.

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Connection
This chapter explains how to connect MIDI devices, such as a tone generator and
a MIDI keyboard, to the UX96.
1. Connecting a computer
Connect the USB terminal of a computer to the USB terminal of the UX96
using a USB cable. At this time, you do not have to turn off the power to the
computer.

UX96
Computer

See page 10 for information

USB cable
on installing the driver.

2. Connecting the TO TG/INST terminal to a MIDI device

Connect the TO HOST terminal of a MIDI device to the TO TG/INST terminal
of the UX96 using an optional serial cable (8-pin Macintosh peripheral cable).
At this time, set the HOST SELECT switch of the MIDI device to “PC-1” or
“Mac,” regardless of the computer you are using.
When you are using the TO TG/INST terminal, you can use five MIDI OUT
ports and one MIDI IN port to control the connected MIDI device.

UX96 Set the HOST SELECT

switch of the MIDI
device to “PC-1” or
“Mac.”

Serial cable
MIDI device

3. Connecting the MIDI terminals to a MIDI device

Use optional MIDI cables to connect the MIDI IN terminal of the MIDI device
to the MIDI OUT terminal of the UX96. Also, connect the MIDI OUT terminal
of the MIDI device to the MIDI IN terminal of the UX96. At this time, set the
HOST SELECT switch of the MIDI device to “MIDI.”

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 UX96
Set the HOST SELECT
switch of the MIDI
device to “MIDI.”

MIDI device
MIDI cables

Installing the Driver

To operate the UX96, you need to install the driver on the computer correctly.
The USB-MIDI driver is software that transmits MIDI signals back and forth
between sequence software and the UX96 via a USB cable.
If you are using a Macintosh computer, you also need to install the OMS driver
(page 15) as well as the USB-MIDI driver.

Windows Computer

Sequence UX96
software MIDI IN
USB-MIDI INTERFACE
USB cable
MIDI OUT

Driver TO TG/INST

Macintosh Computer

UX96
Sequence
software MIDI IN
USB-MIDI INTERFACE

USB cable
MIDI OUT

OMS Driver TO TG/INST

Windows 98/Me users →See page 11.

Windows 2000 users →See page 13.
Macintosh users →See page 15.

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Windows users:
● Installing the driver on a Windows98/Me system
1. Start the computer.
2. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Use the included USB cable to connect the USB terminal of the computer (or
the USB hub) to the USB terminal of the UX96.
The UX96 is powered on and the system automatically displays the “Add New
Hardware Wizard.”
NOTE For Windows Me users, check the radio button to the left of “Automatic search for a
better driver (Recommended)” and click [Next]. The system automatically starts
searching and installing the driver. Proceed to Step 8. If the system does not detect
the driver, select “Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)” and specify the CD-
ROM drive’s root directory (e.g., D:\) to install the driver.

Windows 98 Windows Me

4. Click [Next].
The system displays a screen that enables you to select the search method.

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 5. Check the radio button to the left of “Search for the best driver for your device.
(Recommended).” Click [Next].
The system displays a screen that enables you to select a location in which to
install the driver.

6. Check the “CD-ROM drive” box and uncheck all other items. Click [Next].
NOTE The system may ask you to insert a Windows CD-ROM while it checks for the driver.
Specify the root folder of the CD-ROM drive (such as D:\) and continue the installation.

7. When the system detects the driver on the CD-ROM and is ready for installa-
tion, it displays the following screen.
Make sure that the “YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver” is listed, and click [Next]. The
system starts the installation.

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8. When the installation is complete, the following screen appears.
Click [Finish].
NOTE Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen after the installation
is complete.

Windows 98 Windows Me

The driver has been installed.

● Installing the driver on a Windows 2000 system

1. Start the computer and use the “Administrator” account to log into Windows
2000.
2. Select [My Computer | Control Panel | System | Hardware | Driver Signing | File
Signature verification], and check the radio button on the left of “Ignore -
Install all files, regardless of file signature” and click [OK].
3. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
4. Use the included USB cable to connect the USB terminal of the computer (or
the USB hub) to the USB terminal of the UX96.
The UX96 is powered on and the system automatically displays the “Found
New Hardware Wizard.” Click [Next].
5. Check the radio button to the left of “Search for a suitable driver for my device.
(Recommended).” Click [Next].
The system displays a screen that enables you to select a location in which to
install the driver.
6. Check the “CD-ROM drives” box and uncheck all other items. Click [Next].
NOTE The system may ask you to insert a Windows CD-ROM while it checks for the driver.
Specify the root folder of the CD-ROM drive (such as D:\) and continue the installation.

7. When the installation is complete, the system displays “Completing the Found
New Hardware Wizard.”
Click [Finish].
NOTE Some computers may take about ten seconds to show this screen after the installation
is complete.

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 8. Restart the computer.
The driver has been installed.

● Selecting the destination for the MIDI signal output

This section explains how to set up the UX96 for use with Windows Media Player
(included in Windows) or an equivalent program. For information on setting up
your sequence software, refer to the owner’s manual for the software.

Windows Me Windows 98

1. Select [My Computer | Control Panel] and double-click to open “Sounds and
Multimedia (Multimedia).”
NOTE For Windows Me users, if you do not see “Sounds and Multimedia” in the “Control
Panel,” click “View all Control Panel options.”

2. Click the “Audio (MIDI)” tab.

3. Click “Preferred device” in “MIDI Music Playback” to view “YAMAHA USB OUT
xx-yy.” Select a driver according to the port number of the connected MIDI
device. For Windows Me users, check the “Use only preferred devices” check-
box.
NOTE The variable “xx” represents the device number (page 21) and “yy” represents the port
number (page 20). If only one UX96 is connected, the device number is “0.”

NOTE For Windows 98 users, select the driver while “Single instrument” is selected.

NOTE If “YAMAHA USB OUT xx-yy” is not displayed, the drive has not been installed
correctly. Delete the driver (page 26) and re-install the driver.

4. Click [OK].

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● Using two or more UX96s
Follow the steps below to connect two or more UX96s. You do not need to re-
install the driver.
1. Start the computer.
2. Use the included USB cable to connect the USB terminal of the computer (or
the USB hub) to the USB terminal of the UX96.
NOTE When you turn on the power to connected multiple UX96s, the device number is
assigned, starting with 0, to the units in the order in which you turn on the power. If
you turn on the power to all units simultaneously, the device number is assigned
based on the order of the port numbers of the USB hub. However, this order may
change depending on the hub.

Macintosh users:
First install OMS before you install the USB-MIDI driver. Also, after installing the
driver, you will need to set up OMS (page 17).

● Installing OMS
1. Start the computer.
2. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The system displays the
CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
3. Double-click to open the CD-ROM icon and double-click the “Install OMS
2.3.6” icon in the “OMS 2.3.6” folder inside “OMS E.”

Follow the instructions on the screen to install OMS. For more information on
installing and using OMS, refer to the included “OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf” manual.

● Installing the USB-MIDI driver

1. Start the computer.
2. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The system displays the
CD-ROM icon on the desktop.

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 3. Double-click the CD-ROM icon and double-click the “Install USB Driver” icon to
display the following installation screen.

4. The “Install Location” box displays the destination of the installation. If you
wish to change the destination disk or folder, use the [Switch Disk] button and
the pop-up menu to specify the desired destination.
NOTE This box usually displays the start-up disk as the destination.

5. Click the [Install] button. The system displays the following message: “This
installation requires your computer to restart after installing this software. Click
Continue to automatically quit all other running applications.” Click [Con-
tinue].
NOTE To cancel the installation, click [Cancel].

6. The installation starts. If the driver has already been installed, you will receive
the following message. To return to step 3, press [Continue]. To complete the
installation, click [Quit].

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7. When the installation is complete, the system displays the following message:
“Installation was successful. You have installed software which requires you to
restart your computer.” Click [Restart]. The computer automatically restarts.
You can locate the installed files in the following locations:
• System Folder | Control Panels | YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch
• System Folder | Extensions | USB YAMAHA MIDI Driver
• System Folder | OMS Folder | YAMAHA USB MIDI OMS Driver

● Setting up OMS
1. Start the computer.
2. Use the included USB cable to connect the USB terminal of the computer (or
the USB hub) to the USB terminal of the UX96.
Make sure that the UX96 is powered on and the power LED lights up.
3. Open the “OMS Applications” folder in the “Opcode” folder installed on the
hard disk, and double-click the “OMS Setup” icon to start the setup program.
4. If the AppleTalk dialog appears, click [Turn It Off], then click [OK] in the subse-
quent dialog box.
5. The system displays the “Create a New Studio Setup” dialog box. If this dialog
box does not appear, select “New Studio Setup” from the “File” menu.
6. Click [OK]. The system displays the “OMS Driver Search” dialog box. Remove
the check from the “Modem” and “Printer” check boxes, and click [Search].

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 7. After the search operation is complete, make sure that “USB-MIDI 1” is listed in
the “OMS Driver Setup” dialog, then click [OK].
NOTE If the UX96 is not detected correctly, “USB-MIDI 1” does not appear. Check the cable
connection and repeat the procedure from the beginning.

NOTE If your iMac does not detect the UX96, “iMac Update 1.1” may not have been installed.
See page 7 for more information.

NOTE The system displays one “USB-MIDI x” message for each connected UX96.

8. Make sure that “USB-MIDI 1” and multiple Port numbers are listed in the “OMS
MIDI Device Setup” dialog. Check all Ports 1–6 check boxes.
Click [OK].

9. The system displays a dialog box that enables you to save the setup file. Enter
the file name and click [Save].

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10. After you save the file, the system displays the following window.
The setting is complete if a “ ” mark appears before the file name.

You can also improve the setup view by changing the name and icon for each
port. For more information, refer to the included “OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf.”

The driver installation and OMS setup is now complete.

● Using two or more UX96s

First connect multiple UX96s, then proceed to the OMS setup procedure
(page 17).

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 Changing the driver setting (MIDI
Patch Screen)
You can change the assignment of I/O ports on the UX96 and port numbers
selected from your computer.
Sequence software transmits and receives MIDI signals to and from the UX96 via
the driver (page 10). The UX96 features MIDI IN/OUT terminals and a TO TG/
INST terminal. Select the I/O ports on the UX96 from your computer (sequence
software). You specify the I/O ports of the UX96 using the computer’s sequence
software. Changing the driver setting enables you to change I/O assignments
without re-patching cables.
For example, you can transmit an identical MIDI signal to multiple ports, or
transmit layered MIDI signals from multiple ports to a single port. Also, you can
directly route MIDI signals from MIDI IN to MIDI OUT.
The following table shows the assignment of the port numbers and I/O ports.
With the default settings, the port number matches the computer’s port number.

port number MIDI output port MIDI input port

Port 1 MIDI OUT MIDI IN

Port 2 TO TG/INST -A TO TG/INST

Port 3 TO TG/INST -B —

Port 4 TO TG/INST -C —

Port 5 TO TG/INST -D —

Port 6 TO TG/INST -E —

NOTE If a tone generator connected to the TO TG/INST terminal does not support multiport
specifications, the selection of ports B–E will be ignored.

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● Starting the MIDI Patch screen
The start-up method and the MIDI Patch screen differ slightly for Windows and
Macintosh systems. However, the basic operation of the screen is the same. The
following section explains how to operate the MIDI Patch screen on a Windows
system.

[Windows]
1. Double-click “Control Panel” in the “My Computer” folder.
2. Double-click “MIDI-USB Driver” to display the screen.

[Macintosh]
Select “Control Panels” from the Apple menu, then select “YAMAHA USB MIDI
Patch” to display the screen.

● Changing the device number

If you are using multiple UX96s, you can change the device number.
Click “Device Name.” The System displays the drop-down list. Select the device
for which you wish to change the setting.
NOTE If you are using a Macintosh computer, the device number is assigned sequentially,
such as “USB1,” “USB2,” etc., as the Device Name.

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 ● Checking the signal path
To see if the MIDI device is connected correctly, you can try transmitting MIDI
signals.

• Note Off Message

When you click [Send All Note OFF], a MIDI All Note Off message will be sent
to all ports on the UX96.
• Note On Message
When you click [Send All Note On], a MIDI All Note On message will be sent
to all ports on the UX96.

● Changing connections during playback (PC OUT → MIDI OUT)

You can change the I/O assignment of the computer’s output port and the
UX96’s output port. The left column shows the computer’s output ports (OUT 1–
6), and the top column shows the UX96’s output ports (1–6). With the default
settings, ports with the same number are connected to each other. However, you
can change these settings by checking the check boxes.
If you check multiple check boxes vertically, MIDI signals from multiple output
ports on the computer are merged and transmitted to one output port on the
UX96. If you check multiple check boxes horizontally, a MIDI signal from one
output port on the computer is distributed to multiple output ports on the UX96.
NOTE See page 20 for more information on the relationship between the UX96’s I/O ports
and the port numbers.

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● Changing connections during recording (MIDI IN → PC IN)

You can change the I/O assignment of the computer’s input port and the UX96’s
input port. The left column shows the computer’s input ports (IN 1–2), and the
top column shows the UX96’s input ports (1–2). With the default settings, ports
with the same number are connected to each other. However, you can change
these settings by checking the check boxes.
If you check multiple check boxes vertically, a MIDI signal from one input port on
the UX96 is distributed to multiple input ports on the computer. If you check
multiple check boxes horizontally, MIDI signals from multiple input ports on the
UX96 are merged and transmitted to one input port on the computer.
NOTE See page 20 for more information on the relationship between the UX96’s I/O ports
and the port numbers.

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 ● THRU output of MIDI signals (MIDI IN → MIDI OUT)

You can route MIDI signals received at the input port(s) of the UX96 directly to
the output port(s) of the UX96 (this is called THRU output). This routing is useful
when you wish to route MIDI signals from a MIDI keyboard directly to a tone
generator. The left column shows the UX96’s output ports (1–6), and the top
column shows the UX96’s input ports (1–2). To enable this function, check the
“Thru ON/OFF” check box in the lower right corner of the screen.
If you check multiple check boxes vertically, a MIDI signal from one input port on
the UX96 is distributed to multiple output ports on the UX96. If you check
multiple check boxes horizontally, MIDI signals from multiple input ports on the
UX96 are merged and transmitted to one output port on the UX96.
NOTE See page 20 for more information on the relationship between the UX96’s I/O ports
and the port numbers.

NOTE For Macintosh, this function is valid only when the MIDI Patch screen or sequence
software is running.

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Troubleshooting (FAQ)
● The driver cannot be installed.
• Is the USB cable connected correctly?
→ Check the USB cable connection. (page 9)
→ Disconnect the USB cable, then connect it again.
• [Windows] Is the USB function enabled on your computer?
→ When you connect the UX96 to the computer for the first time, if the “Add New
Hardware Wizard” (pages 11 and 13) does not appear, the USB function on the
computer may be disabled. Perform the following steps.
1. Double-click “System” in the Control Panel to open the System Properties
window.
2. Double-click the “Device Manager” tab and make sure that no “!” or “x”
marks appear at “Universal serial bus controller” or “USB Root Hub.”
If you see the “!” or “x” mark, the USB controller is disabled. For more
information, refer to the owner’s manual of your computer.
• [Windows] Is any unknown device registered?
→ If driver installation fails, the UX96 will be evaluated as an “Unknown device,”
and you will not be able to install the driver. Delete the “Unknown device” by fol-
lowing the steps below.
1. Double-click “System” in the Control Panel to open the System Properties
window.
2. Double-click the “Device Manager” tab. With the “View devices by type”
check box checked, look for “Other devices.”
3. If you find “Other devices,” double-click it to extend the tree to look for
“Unknown device.” If one appears, select it and click the [Remove] button.
4. Remove the USB cable from the UX96, and make the connection again.
5. Install the driver by following the steps (starting from Step 3) described on
page 11.

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 ● The UX96 does not operate correctly, or no sound is heard.
• Did you install the driver? (page 10)
• Are the USB cable, MIDI cables, serial cables, and audio cables connected
correctly? (page 9)
• Is the volume setting of the tone generator, playback device, and applica-
tion program set to the appropriate level?
• Is the HOST SELECT switch on the tone generator set correctly?
→ If the tone generator is connected to the MIDI IN/OUT terminals, set the switch
to “MIDI.” If the tone generator is connected to the TO TG/INST terminal, set the
switch to “PC-1” or “Mac,” regardless of the computer you are using.
• Have you selected an appropriate port in the sequence software?

● Playback response is delayed.

• Does your computer satisfy the system requirements? (page 7)
• Is any other application or device driver running?

[Macintosh]
→ Turn off virtual memory.
→ Disable AppleTalk.

● Cannot suspend or resume the computer correctly.

• Do not suspend the computer while the MIDI application is running.
• If you are using Windows 2000, Save Energy mode may be disabled
depending on your environment (USB Host Controller etc.) Even in this
case, if you disconnect and connect the USB cable, UX96 functions will be
enabled again.

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● How can I delete or re-install the driver?
[Windows Me/98]
1. When the UX96 is recognized correctly, double-click “System” in the Con-
trol Panel to open the System window.
2. Double-click the “Device Manager” tab, select “YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver”
and delete it.
3. Use MS-DOS prompt or Internet Explorer to delete the following three files.
NOTE To delete these files using Explorer, select “Folder Options” from the Tool (View)
menu, and select “Show all files (and folders).”

• \WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\YAMAHAUX96.INF
• \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Xgusb.drv
• \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Ymidusb.sys
4. Disconnect the USB cable.
5. Restart the computer.
6. Re-install the driver according to the instructions on page 11.

[Macintosh]
1. Delete the files in the following locations:
• System Folder | Control Panels | YAMAHA USB MIDI Patch
• System Folder | Extensions | USB YAMAHA MIDI Driver
• System Folder | OMS Folder | YAMAHA USB MIDI OMS Driver
2. Restart the computer.
3. Install the driver (page 15) and set up OMS (page 17).

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MODIFY THIS UNIT! Compliance with FCC regulations
does not guarantee that interference
This product, when installed as indi-
will not occur in all installations. If this
cated in the instructions contained in
product is found to be the source of
this manual, meets FCC require-
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ments. Modifications not expressly
by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”,
approved by Yamaha may void your
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the product.
Relocate either this product or the
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product to accessories and/or another
interference.
product use only high quality shielded
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product MUST be used. Follow all ent branch (circuit breaker or fuse)
installation instructions. Failure to circuits or install AC line filter/s.
follow instructions could void your In the case of radio or TV interfer-
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in the USA. the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon
3. NOTE: This product has been tested lead, change the lead-in to co-axial
and found to comply with the type cable.
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