When using the Yamaha TX16W sampler, most users have migrated to the third-party “Typhoon 2000” operating system rather than the Yamaha-authored operating system. However, one complication which has arisen from this is that two mutually-incompatible disk types are now in circulation: native TX16W, and Typhoon. The Yamaha OS cannot load … Continue reading
Akai (now owned by InMusic) annoyingly removes the downloads for all but the most current version of their MPC software. But the new versions of the software tend to have progressively higher system requirements, so sometimes using a previous version is the only way to use Akai MPC Software on … Continue reading
Officially, Windows 10 is required for Overbridge 2 use with the Elektron Analog Heat mkii, but it’s possible to unofficially run Overbridge 2 on Windows 7. The software below has been tested as working on Windows 7 x64. Elektron_Overbridge_2.1.4.4.zip Overbridge_User_Manual_ENG_OS2.1.4_220928.pdf Analog-Heat_MKII_OS1.21C_dist.zip SendSX_1.4.200.zip SHA-2 code signing is required, so Windows 7 … Continue reading
The Edirol/Roland UM-1S is a tried-and-true 1-in/1-out USB MIDI interface. Historically, it had good support and was dependable and compatible with many operating systems. However, official driver support was dropped after Windows 8.1, so there are no vendor drivers available for Windows 10. The maddening thing is that signing the … Continue reading
Ensoniq ASR-10 and ASR-88 SCSI Termination Power Modification (for SP-3 SCSI Interface) The usual disclaimers about liability and damaging your equipment apply. Proceed at your own risk. Be mindful of static discharge and electric shock. The ASR-10/ASR-88 should NOT be plugged in or turned on while performing this modification! The … Continue reading
