having trouble with MPD16 driver on pc

[swanmeat]

what if i use a midi to usb cable would that work?

[swanmeat]

does it matter if its xp office 2007

[charo]

right click on my computer and go to properties...it will say what OS you are running. office is a seperate install from the OS, XP, windows 2000, etc.

is the file actually being saved on the computer as a .zip file or is it maybe not saying that extension which would make the computer ask what program to use.

yes, you can use a usb to midi controller, but then you will have to power the mpd, midi doesn't power things...you can get a power adapter or you can power via usb (just don't install usb drivers, which shouldn't be a problem for you )

good luck.

[swanmeat]

well its xp proffessional and it says can not find the file to open with it. So i think that the file dosnt contain the ext. needed

[swanmeat]

if i use a midi to usb will it be just like programming a midi over usb contoller?

[charo]

you won't have that little driver app that changes mappings, you will have to change midi mappings on the unit itself if you want to change what the pads/fader output (there is a sticker describing it on the bottom of the unit) but if you are using it like this with a computer/software than shouldn't matter too much, just use midi learn in your audio software and have the software learn what the outputs are.

stock XP should be able to open a zip with no other programs installed, right click on the file you downloaded and do you see extract as an option?

you could always extract the file on a different computer and then transfer the exe to the music computer

[pushplay]

Mine works flawlessly always had.

make sure unzip that driver and locate it somewhere like my documents. Never move it. For some reason it like to un-install itself and it will look in the last place the driver was located.
try to use the same usb port.

All should be well after that.