Yamaha KX61 Manual Do Utilizador

The power of the instrument does not turn on.
• If the KX is not connected to a computer, confirm 

whether or not the AC power adaptor is properly 
plugged into the KX.

• If you are not using an AC power adaptor, 

confirm whether or not a USB cable is properly 
plugged into the KX and computer.

• Confirm whether or not a proper USB cable is 

used. If the USB cable is broken or damaged, 
have the USB cable replaced with a known 
working one.

• Confirm whether not the USB hub with the bus-

powered type is used for connecting the KX and 
computer. If you must use USB hub, use the self-
powered type or use the AC power adaptor of the 
KX.

Communication problem between the computer 
and the KX.
• Confirm whether or not a USB cable is properly 

plugged into the KX and computer.

• Confirm whether or not the USB-MIDI driver is 

installed properly.

• Confirm whether or not the MIDI Select parameter 

is set to “MIDI.” When using the KX and a 
computer, set MIDI Select parameter to “USB.”

DAW software on a computer cannot be 
remotely controlled.
• Confirm whether or not the DAW software 

specified in the DAW Select parameter on the 
Utility display matches the DAW software you 
actually use on your computer.

• Confirm whether or not the Remote Control 

setting of the DAW software is proper. Refer to 
the Owner’s Manual of your particular DAW 
software.

No sound of a software synthesizer such as 
VSTi on the computer is produced even when 
playing the KX keyboard.
• Confirm whether or not a USB cable is properly 

plugged into the KX and computer.

• Confirm whether or not the volume settings are 

set properly, such as the volume/mute/solo setup 
for each track on the DAW, volume setup on the 
computer, and the related setup on the audio 
interface (when used).

• Confirm whether or not the MIDI Select parameter 

is set to “MIDI.” When using the KX and 
computer, set the MIDI Select parameter to 
“USB.”

• Confirm whether or not the Control Template 

corresponding to the VSTi used on the computer 
is currently selected on the KX. If not, call up the 
corresponding Control Template. If the 
corresponding Control Template is not provided 

on the KX by default, create an appropriate 
Control Template by using the KX Editor.

A MIDI tone generator (connected via MIDI cable 
to the KX) does not sound, even when playing 
the KX keyboard.
• Confirm whether or not the MIDI cable is 

connected properly.

• Confirm whether or not the MIDI Select parameter 

is set to “USB.” When using the KX and MIDI 
device, set the MIDI Select parameter to “MIDI.”

The Arpeggio does not play back.
• Confirm whether or not the [ARP ON/OFF] button 

is turned on. 

• Confirm whether or not the Sync parameter of the 

Utility display is set to “External.” If so, start 
playback or recording on the DAW to transmit 
MIDI clock from the computer to the KX, or set 
the Sync parameter to “Auto” or “Internal.”

Releasing the notes does not stop Arpeggio 
playback even though the [HOLD] button is 
turned off.
• Confirm whether or not you disconnected the 

footswitch from the SUSTAIN jack while the power 
of the KX was turned ON. Keep in mind that the 
arpeggio may be “stuck” if you disconnect the 
footswitch from the SUSTAIN jack.

The sound continues even when notes are 
released.
• Confirm whether or not you disconnected the 

footswitch from the SUSTAIN jack while the power 
of the KX was turned ON. Keep in mind that the 
sustain effect may be “stuck” if you disconnect 
the footswitch from the SUSTAIN jack.

Cubase does not recognize the KX.
• Confirm whether or not the “USB-MIDI Driver” and 

“Extensions for Steinberg DAW” have been 
installed. If not, install them.

• Confirm whether or not the KX is turned on before 

starting Cubase. If not, do so.

NOTE

For other problems regarding no sound or 
noise, refer to the troubleshooting section in 
the manual of your particular DAW software.