Yamaha USB MIDI Driver Installation Guide

About this manual

This document serves as the installation guide for the Yamaha USB MIDI Driver. It outlines the software's exclusive copyright status and usage restrictions, including prohibitions on copying and warranty disclaimers. Users are directed to the Yamaha website for future software updates and revisions.

The guide also provides technical information regarding Open Plug-in Technology (OPT), a format allowing control over MIDI devices from music sequencers. It details three OPT levels (Panels, Processors, and Views) and specifies the operational support and limits of the File Utility software within these levels.

What's inside

• SPECIAL NOTICES
• About Open Plug-in Technology
• About the OPT Levels
• OPT Level Implementation for the File Utility
• Software Licensing Agreement

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of Open Plug-in Technology (OPT)?

It allows control over MIDI devices from a music software sequencer, enabling direct operation of parts like plug-in board editors and mixing control editors.

What does OPT Level 1 support?

It provides basic support for opening and displaying OPT control panels that transmit data via the client's external MIDI ports.

Can the File Utility operate as a plug-in at OPT Level 3?

No, the File Utility does not support OPT Views (Level 3), which are required for edit views and MIDI processors needing direct access to sequencer storage structures.