Yamaha MOTIF ES8 USB-MIDI Driver 3.1.4 Download

Posted at November 14, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Yamaha MOTIF ES8 USB-MIDI Driver 3.1.4 Description

Version History:

V3.1.3 to V3.1.4
- Now supports Yamaha reface CS/DX/CP/YC.
- The USB-MIDI Driver is no longer available for Windows 2000/Vista/XP.

The USB-MIDI driver is software that transfers MIDI data back and forth between PC software and Yamaha USB-MIDI devices. 

Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver Installation (for Windows)

1 Disconnect all USB devices from the computer except for the mouse and computer keyboard.
2 Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account. Exit from any open applications and close all open windows.
3 Turn off the power of the instrument.
4 Connect the USB connector of the computer to the USB TO HOST connector of the MIDI instrument with a standard USB cable.
If your instrument has a HOST SELECT switch, set the switch to “USB.” NOTE Do not use a USB hub for connecting multiple USB devices.
NOTE If you are using several MIDI instruments with USB connection at the same time, connect all the instruments to the computer and turn on the power for all of them, then perform the following installation procedure.
5 Turn on the power of the instrument(s).
6 When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window appears, click [Cancel]. NOTE This screen will not appear on Windows
NOTE If you have already used the instruments via a standard driver in your operating system, this screen will not appear. Go on to the next step.
NOTE On some computers, it may take a few minutes before this screen appears.
7. When the message “Device driver software was not successfully installed.” appears, continue the installation procedure.
7 After the downloaded compressed file is properly extracted, double-click the file “setup.exe.”
The “Preparing to install” window appears. The next window will appear after finishing this preparation.
NOTE (Windows Vista/7) If the “User Account Control” window appears, click [Continue] or [Yes].
8 When the “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver” window appears, click [Next].
9 When installation has been completed, click [Finish].
If a window requiring you to restart your computer appears, follow the on-screen instructions and restart the computer.

About Device Driver: 

If you install this package, your device will be properly recognized by compatible systems, and might even benefit from new features or various bug fixes.

Please note that, even though other operating systems might also be compatible, we do not recommend you apply any software on platforms other than the specified ones. Doing so might cause the installation to crash, which could even render the device unusable.

When it comes to installing the package, the steps should not be much of a hassle because each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible; usually, you must make check for compatibility, get the package, run the available setup, and follow the instructions displayed on-screen.

However, due to the large number of devices out there and the various ways for applying these packages, it would be best if you refer to the installation manual first, to be sure of a successful update.

That being said, click the download button, and apply the present software on your product. Also constantly check with our website to stay up to speed with latest releases.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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