It seems that the MIDI interface between the keyboard and the Encore programme does not work or does not exist. My manual for Encore 5 does not give much clue on how to configure the MIDI set up and from the programme menu I can only choose between inputs detected when launching Ecore (they are called 'record port' and 'sync port')Īnd it sees none. (Unfortunately, for various reasons, I cannot Because of this, old software that relies on the default output device setting to know where to send MIDI messages will be tied to the default synthesizer. But I cannot get this recognised by Encore itself. On Windows 8, 8.1, and 10, there is still a registry entry for default MIDI output similar to what was present in Vista and 7, but as of Windows 8 it only affects Windows Media Player. Also, I tested the GVox VST Player and can select the keybaorad as input on teh various channels and see an LED blinking when set and actioning the keyboard. enter indivudal notes played on the keyboards in scores and played by my soundĬard. The keyboard is manifestly working: I tested it with an alternative music editor (MuseScore) and in this programme can see and set the keyboard as input device, and hence e.g. I conclude that I do not have a keyboard driver issue. Under the category 'software devices' as 'Keystation49 (Out)' and 'Keystation49 (In)'. I checked the installation of the keyboard connected to USB 2.0 (I am aware of the problems with USB 3.0 connections so don't use them): The keyboard shows up under theĪudio/video/gamecontroller' category (generic class driver from Microsoft installs automatically) as When the problem arises, the entry 'Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth' has vanished from the selection box. Both use the BASS audio library, which contains a software synthesizer, that emulates the EMU sound chip of Creative Soundblaster audio cards (and compatible hardware). Sound Output: MIDI-Mapper a nd Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth. Both drivers are installed as MME (MS Multimedia Extension) MIDI drivers, just like the standard MS GS Wavetable Synth.

In this case capella cannot play back scores any more. The problem: When doing the MIDI set-up under Encore 5, I see the ' MIDI Mapper' as output device (and it works as I can listen to Encore playing scores via the Realtek soundcard of my PC, but the MIDI keyboard 49e is not seen as MDI input / sync deviceīy Encore, so I can't use my MIDI keyboard to write scores. On some computers playback of MIDI files does not work any more.

W8.1, same MIDI keyboard M-Audio 49e connected to USB 2.0, sound card Relatek ASLC887 (high definition) -> I had to replace the soundcard, because Audigy 4 pro is no longer supported under W8.1. XP SP3, MIDI keyboard M-Audio 49e connected to USB 2.0, soundcard Audigy 4 pro I am basically porting an environment which worked perfectly under my XP environment but fails to work in my new W8.1 environment. I am struggling with having a M-Audio 49e MIDI keyboard (USB connected) recognized by a music editor programme Encore 5, even after studying various threads discussing similar issues which do not seem to be uncommon after W8.1 qwas introduced.

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