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Midi output from console not always reaching Hauptwerk
Posted:
Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:47 pm
by andersonxt
After several years, my Hauptwerk setup (currently Hauptwerk VII on Windows 7, Focusrite 18i20), bought as a package from a dealer, began to malfunction this past week. Although on startup the usual notification appeared on my desktop that Focusrite was connected, when I launched Hauptwerk and loaded an organ, selected a registration and played a few notes, there was no sound. And my normal pistons had no effect.
I noted that the Console MIDI IN - Green LED was not blinking. Clicking on keys on the virtual console did, however, produce sound.
During the past week, the problem has gone away--sometimes after I just relaunch Hauptwerk and sometimes after I restart the computer. This appears to be random.
Today both of these solutions failed. Not having built the system myself, I don't really know how to troubleshoot. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Re: Midi output from console not always reaching Hauptwerk
Posted:
Mon Feb 19, 2024 3:14 am
by organassist
In the past I have sometimes found that USB connections cause problems after several years due to a bad contact. It is worth, when the PC is off, just unplugging and reconnecting each USB lead in turn. I push them in and out a few times to ensure a clean contact. It is quick, easy and might help.
[Edit] However, if the problem is at the PC end you would likely have had an error on loading Hauptwerk…
Re: Midi output from console not always reaching Hauptwerk
Posted:
Mon Feb 19, 2024 6:10 am
by mdyde
Hello andersonxt,
My suggestions would be:
- Use Windows Update to make sure that all available Windows 7 updates are applied.
- Disconnect the Focusrite from the PC and uninstall its drivers.
- Reboot.
- Download and re-install the latest version of the Focusrite's driver from its manufacturer.
- Update its firmware to the latest version, if applicable.
- Reboot again for good measure.
- Whenever launching Hauptwerk after booting the PC, make sure that at least a minute or so has elapsed since logging into Windows before launching Hauptwerk, to try to ensure that everything has had ample time to finish booting.
- If those things don't solve it, perhaps try changing the USB cable, and make sure it's connected to a USB port directly on the PC (not via a USB hub). Also try a different USB port (on the PC) if needed.
If none of that solves it, perhaps the Focusrite has developed an erratic fault.
Re: Midi output from console not always reaching Hauptwerk
Posted:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:47 am
by andersonxt
It looks like this was just a loose 5-pin connector. Too easy! Thanks to you both.
Re: Midi output from console not always reaching Hauptwerk
Posted:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:53 am
by mdyde
Excellent. Thanks. You're very welcome.