The YAMAHA CBX Driver is software which enables IBM PC or compatible computers to directly connect to the "TO HOST" port of YAMAHA tone generators. The TO HOST connection allows the tone generator to "talk" to the computer without having a dedicated MIDI board attached to your computer. In order to utilize this CBX Driver, you will need a "TO HOST" cable.

The YAMAHA CBX Driver is software which enables IBM PC or compatible computers to directly connect to the "TO HOST" port of YAMAHA tone generators. The TO HOST connection allows the tone generator to "talk" to the computer without having a dedicated MIDI board attached to your computer. In order to utilize this CBX Driver, you will need a "TO HOST" cable.

This is the first and the last version of these drivers for this famous sound card. We have placed it in case you can lost the disk or your installation disk is broken - so you can grab it from here.

This driver can be used only in Windows 2000 environment. To install an MPU401 driver open Control Panel and use "Add/Remove Hardware" wizard. When the wizard appeares choose "have disk" option and point to the directory you have unpacked the file (MSMPU401.inf) to. All you need to do then is select the same input/output addresses that your SW60XG jumpers are set to. After this, reboot your system and only after rebooting choose MPU-401 in Multimedia properties from Control Panel.

Sixty-four channel multiclient MIDI driver for standard Windows 95/98 applications (non-ASIO). We have fixed many previous bugs in these drivers and also new core code now supports the ASIO 2.40 driver for 30ms latency.

The multiclient access means that XGEDIT and VST/Cakewalk/Logic can run at the same time without the need for Hubis loopback. However please note that to record sysex or controller data into the event list of these sequencers, you will still need to configure a Hubi pipe as with previous drivers.

This driver is designed for use with Windows ASIO compatible software such as VST. It contains both 32bit, and 16 bit asio drivers, the new MME audio driver, and also the new 64 channel multiclient MIDI driver code. Version 2.30 cures problems with large sysex bulk dumps, and also reduces the ASIO latency to 30ms for 32bit operation. It also adds an adjustable buffer option to allow latency to be set depending on your system.

Please use add/remove programs to remove your previous ASIO driver for SW1000XG, prior to installing this new driver set. To install please update using the MME 2.40 portion first, reboot your PC, then install the ASIO driver using the SETUP.EXE file.

Yamaha's first release 1.0 Beta driver for Windows NT4.0 (Service pack 4 or higher recommended). This driver offers full MIDI and audio support for the SW1000XG under Windows NT4. Yamaha will not offer any technical support for this driver under NT5/Windows 2000 until release of NT5/W2K. This driver will only be supported for questions relating to software that specifically supports Windows NT, such as Cakewalk Pro Audio and Emagic Logic. As Steinberg Cubase VST is not an officially supported NT application by Steinberg, Yamaha will offer no technical support for Cubase with this release.

Please also note that XGEDIT95 will run flawlessly under NT, and is the recommended control application. Yamaha's XGWorks will not work under NT as yet. Also note that Hubis loopback does not work under NT4. Yamaha recommend that you download Midi Yoke (a similar piping system for NT) from the link below if you wish to pipe XGEdit into another application under NT.

This new driver comes with a readme text file which covers installation. For Windows 2000 (WDM Model) only. Do not attempt to use it under Win98SE. All notes relating to the Windows NT driver in terms of software support are fully applicable to this driver also (i.e. HUBIS loopback does not work under Win2K, etc).

Macintosh driver v1.04b6 provides ASIO 2.0 support, and support for multiprocessor Mac systems. This build also cures problems with system freezes when USB keyboards are attached. Supports G3/G4 series Macintosh machines and lower. Mac OS 9.0 only or higher (Mac OSX not supported in this release).

Mac driver v1.04b6 supports the Sawtooth G4 (And Dual processor models)along with the B&W G3 (plus support for older G3 machines) under Mac OS 9.0 (we do not support the driver under Mac OS 8.6). ASIO stability on the Blue & White G3 and G4 machines has been greatly improved. Full OMS support.

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In these new drivers we have improved stability on all systems, especially for cascade users of Yamaha DS2416 and SW1000XG. Now you can use cascade variants below:

One card Yamaha DS2416.
Two cards Yamaha DS2416 in cascade.
One card Yamaha 2416 and SW1000XG in cascade.
Two cards Yamaha 2416 and one Yamaha SW1000XG in cascade.

These drivers was tested with ASIO 2.40 drivers - no problems detected.

In these new drivers we have improved stability on all systems, especially for cascade users of Yamaha DS2416 and SW1000XG. Now you can use cascade variants below:

One card Yamaha DS2416.
Two cards Yamaha DS2416 in cascade.
One card Yamaha 2416 and SW1000XG in cascade.
Two cards Yamaha 2416 and one Yamaha SW1000XG in cascade.

In these new drivers we have improved stability on all systems, especially for cascade users of Yamaha DS2416 and SW1000XG. Now you can use cascade variants below:

One card Yamaha DS2416.
Two cards Yamaha DS2416 in cascade.
One card Yamaha 2416 and SW1000XG in cascade.
Two cards Yamaha 2416 and one Yamaha SW1000XG in cascade.

We have fixed the fact that AUX 3,4 was not available when using two DS2416s cross-cascaded. We have also cleared the problem on multiprocessor machines.

In these new drivers we have improved stability on all systems, especially for cascade users of Yamaha DS2416 and SW1000XG. Now you can use cascade variants below:

One card Yamaha DS2416.
Two cards Yamaha DS2416 in cascade.
One card Yamaha 2416 and SW1000XG in cascade.
Two cards Yamaha 2416 and one Yamaha SW1000XG in cascade.

There are some limitations in this version of drivers: only ten audio devices are available. When two DS2416s are installed, the wave drivers 3-8 of the second card are not available and 32bit mode is not yet available.

In these new drivers we have improved stability on all systems, especially for cascade users of Yamaha DS2416 and SW1000XG. Now you can use cascade variants below:

One card Yamaha DS2416.
Two cards Yamaha DS2416 in cascade.
One card Yamaha 2416 and SW1000XG in cascade.
Two cards Yamaha 2416 and one Yamaha SW1000XG in cascade.

This driver supports Sawtooth G4 under Mac OS 9.0 with "USB Floppy Enabler" installed. (we do not support the driver under Mac OS 8.6). Also we have fixed noise problem when using DS+SW1k in 32bit mode.

If you are installing from scratch please choose this driver for download, which contains the complete driver installation package including all language versions. If you are just updating a previously installed driver, then please choose next driver for download. We have added the EAX support in these drivers.

This is english language drivers set. Before you install these newest drivers please insert your waveforce installation cd and remove old drivers, then restart your computer.

We have made many bug fixes in these drivers and we hope they will work fine for you now. This is an multilanguage version of drivers.

In this newest Flashrom update we have added many new standards and features for CD Recorders listed below and also made many bug fixes.

In this newest Flashrom update we have added many new standards and features for CD Recorders listed below and also made many bug fixes.

Firmware to allow PLG cards to use the individual outputs offered by the DS2416 connector. Sets SW1000XG input gain to LINE level by default on XGreset. LINE level is preferred for users with external mixing desks.

This Yamaha flashrom update for the SW1000XG, offers users of the combined DS2416 & SW1000XG the ability to modify the SW1000XG firmware so that it supports insertion effects being passed across to the DS2416 via the serial interconnect bus. Full instructions are in the readme file for the SW1000XG.

This version of firmware cures a few minor anomalies found with the previous firmware update, including a bug with reset all parameters (this problem did not affect version 1.050). Version 1.050 will set default input gain to MIC level, while version 1.052 will set the default input gain to LINE level. LINE level is preferred for users with external mixing desks.

This Yamaha flashrom update for the SW1000XG, offers users of the combined DS2416 & SW1000XG the ability to modify the SW1000XG firmware so that it supports insertion effects being passed across to the DS2416 via the serial interconnect bus. Full instructions are in the readme file for the SW1000XG.

This version of firmware cures a few minor anomalies found with the previous firmware update, including a bug with reset all parameters (this problem did not affect version 1.050). Version 1.050 will set default input gain to MIC level, while version 1.052 will set the default input gain to LINE level. LINE level is preferred for users with external mixing desks.

This Yamaha flashrom update for the SW1000XG, offers users of the combined DS2416 & SW1000XG the ability to modify the SW1000XG firmware so that it supports insertion effects being passed across to the DS2416 via the serial interconnect bus. Full instructions are in the readme file for the SW1000XG.

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The following .zip file contain four great new Cakewalk Studioware panels designed by members of the XG MIDI Ring. Try them out...

The following .zip file contain instrument definition maps for full voicing of sw1000xg and plg100dx plugin board for cakewalk music sequencer.

Cubase DEV (Device) file for Windows Cubase Score/VST/XT. Supports XG level 1 devices such as the DB50XG, SW60XG and MU10.

The following self-extracting .exe file contain mixermaps for MU80, MU50, DB50XG, SW60XG, QS300, CBXK1-XG, MU10 for use with the Cubase score or Cubase audio on Mac, PC or Atari ST.

A comprehensive guide to the DB50XG, SW60XG and MU10 (including notes for developers and system programmers) in Microsoft Word format as a self-extracting archive for PC.

Files inside this archive provide invaluable tips on how to get the most from XG. They contain issues of XG-Xtra Magazine and have been produced by the Yamaha Corporation of America.

The following self-extracting .exe file contains a full voice list for the MU80, MU50, DB50XG and SW60XG.

The following self-extracting .exe file contains GM, GS and XG resets to initialize your XG unit (e.g. DB50XG) in the correct mode.

The following self-extracting .exe file contains a set of sysex commands to assist in the functionality of XG products (e.g. SW60XG / DB50XG / MU10) when used in conjunction with Twelve Tone Systems Cakewalk software.

The following archieve contains many great effects by using sysex commands in the sequencer. You will find .xge and .sys files for use with any XG product!. This files was collected by Argiris Torvas and The Red Dragon.

The following self extracting .exe file turns your DB50XG or SW60XG into an MT32 (almost!) by remapping the voicing to that of the MT32 for games, etc. on the PC.

The essential add on for users of Evolution's excellent range of sequencer products. This allows Evolution Users with the latest version of software to access all the XG voices. The patch list file is called XGNORM.PLS and all you have to do is copy it to the program directory, within Evolution's range of sequencers. There is also a dedicated XG Page on the Evolution Web Site!

XGedit is an indispensable editor/librarian for the Yamaha XG series of synthesizer modules. Running under Windows 3.1x, 95, 98 and NT, XGedit is officially endorsed by Yamaha. It offers a wealth of control and features that the user who may be unfamiliar with system exclusive data would find essential for creating new and exciting sounds.

Please note: If you use Windows 95, 98 or NT - please download version 2.645, located below.

XGedit is an indispensable editor/librarian for the Yamaha XG series of synthesizer modules. Running under Windows 95, 98 and NT, XGedit is officially endorsed by Yamaha. It offers a wealth of control and features that the user who may be unfamiliar with system exclusive data would find essential for creating new and exciting sounds.

This is full manual for this indispensable editor/librarian for the Yamaha XG series of synthesizer modules.

Sets the variation effects bus to System, sets the mic inputs to line level, and sets the input level for SW1000XG Wave (2) to around 75%. Useful as a quick set up to get started.

With this software you can use your Macintosh to edit the main XG parameters, receive data, and so on. You can easily edit the sounds and effects parameters of your XG tone generator and send this data to your sequencer or module using SMF, XF and other song data formats.

This is full manual for Macintosh XG editor for the Yamaha SW1000XG.

XG-Gold now closes the circle of editors for the DB50XG, by now including all of this hidden functionality. In fact it can do even more! XG-Gold emulates 4 element voicing with additional emulation of the QS300 common/overall parameters for DB50XG, SW60XG, etc. Whilst it also supports XG, its support for the new higher range of XG units is not as sophisticated as XGedit, and it should be considered as a great companion to XGedit and not a replacement.

The essential tool for getting your SW1000XG to run with XGedit and any other sequencer.

Trond Lossius has constructed a set of abstractions for the Ircam/Opcode Max programming system (Macintosh only) to help people using XG compatible hardware with this environment. These tools are for professional Max programmers. Yamaha UK would like to thank Trond for his hard work on this project. The tools are freeware, and contain full documentation and license details within the sit file.

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MIDI-OX is a Windows 95/98 and NT program. It is a 32 bit program which will not operate under earlier versions of Windows. MIDI-OX is a multi-purpose tool - it is both a diagnostic tool and a System Exclusive librarian. It can perform filtering and mapping of MIDI data streams. It displays incoming MIDI streams, and passes the data to a MIDI output driver or the MIDI Mapper. You can generate MIDI data using the computer keyboard or the built-in control panel. You can even record and log MIDI data and then convert it to a Standard MIDI File for playback by a sequencer.

The DrumFlow is powerful program that controls and edits XG MIDI Drum Setup parameters by using NRPN data. The DrumFlow is also a great drum sequencer. The DrumFlow allows you to create custom percussion parts with adjustable drums and then to export it in your MIDI editor (e.g. Cakewalk or Cubase) through the clipboard. MIDI export and import are enabled for registered users only.

This utility software allows you to change the default level setting for the SW1000XG AD parts from "Mic" to "Line". When you use the AD parts as Line Level, you can easily change the setting by double-clicking "SetSwLineLevel.exe".

VBSYX is an incredible program for every XG under Windows 95, 98 or NT. VBSYX provides full Yamaha XG support, automatically converts standard GS SYSEX messages to XG format (see we told you it could do GS stuff as well). It also includes a Patch Librarian for saving patches, and also supports GS Bulk Dump conversion to XG as well as automatic GS to XG MID file conversion (so all of the you GS authors out there can now have a field day with XG).

XGC came into existence primarily to work with user patches on the Yamaha SW60XG. In the process of implementing this functionality, many of the capabilities of current XG editors were duplicated. However, it is mainly focused on the user patch capabilities of the 50 and 60 series and does not implement any of the extended features found on the higher end Yamaha XG modules. It only works with 16 parts, for example, and only deals with the FX and patches available in the lesser XG units, specifically the SW60XG. The readme.txt from the installation version has more information.

The following .zip file contain great shareware program from Software Forge for people who don't have Cakewalk on their PCs. It enables you to send sysex (.syx) files to your CS1x or other XG device from Windows 95, 98 and 3.1x. It can also send single sysex commands. Please don't forget to register the program if you continue to use it.

We have made many bug fixes in this fine sequencer which ships with Yamaha SW1000XG sound card.

We have fixed some bugs and added the following product's instruments information: PSR-540, PSR-640, PSR-740, PSR-9000, CVP103, CVP103M, CVP105, CVP107, CVP109, CVP700.