Usb Midi (Usb To Host Connector) - Kawai ES8 Owner's Manual

USB MIDI
(USB to Host connector)
The ES8 digital piano features a 'USB to Host' type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a computer
using an inexpensive USB cable 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.
 U SB MIDI driver
Operating System
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
(no SP, SP1)
Windows 7 64-bit
Windows 8
Windows 8 64-bit
Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 64-bit
Windows 98 se
Windows 2000
Windows Vista
(no SP)
Windows Vista 64-bit
(no SP)
Mac OS X
Mac OS 9
 U SB MIDI information
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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.
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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.
* 'MIDI' is a registered trademark of the Association of Manufacturers of Electronic Instruments (AMEI).
* 'Windows' is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
* 'Macintosh' is registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
* Other company names and product names mentioned referenced herein may be registered trademarks or trademarks of respective owners.
USB MIDI Driver Support
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/Windows 8/Windows 8 64-bit) device is correctly selected in the application
software.
Additional USB MIDI driver software required.
Please download the USB MIDI driver from the Kawai Global website:
 http://www.kawai-global.com
* After driver installation, ensure that the 'KAWAI USB MIDI' device is correctly selected in the application
software.
USB MIDI is not supported.
Please upgrade to service pack 1 or service pack 2.
Additional USB MIDI driver software NOT required.
The standard (built-in) Mac OS X USB MIDI driver will be installed automatically when the
instrument is connected to the computer.
USB MIDI is not supported.
Please use the standard MIDI IN/OUT connectors.
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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
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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.
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