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What MIDI interfaces will work?

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robespierre:
If the problem is with the synth, it's largely unknowable based on the information so far. Most synths have a "Global Setup" page with options to allow or block SysEx or Program messages. SysEx is required to download patches to the synth and Program messages are required to select patches from the banks in the synth.

The MOTU MIDI interfaces also have the ability to block or reroute MIDI messages based on their type, so for instance they can block or allow SysEx or Program messages to certain ports or all ports. This is setup using the ClockWorks "Muting" menu. It may also be affected by the Channel Map or Routing menus.

If the synths or the interface have batteries to keep their memory settings, either one could have become depleted and lost the settings used before.

dkatz:
Where I find the clockworks muting menu? I don't know that I have clockworks...is that an MOTU application?
I'm very unsophisticated with micro express: I use it as if it's a larger fast lane.

refinery:
If everything was working fine and then it started acting up, then my suspicion would be the midi interface. Buuut, there's some trivia you might not be aware of...
These MOTU interfaces use backup batteries to store settings. When the batteries inevitably die, the units will start acting up. It's a standard CR2032 watch battery,

The downside here is that if you had any custom setups saved in the MOTU, they are probably lost, in which case you'll need to rebuild them with Clockworks, or via the MOTU panel.

https://motu.com/techsupport/technotes/document.1999-08-30.5046010606

dkatz:
the Midi express has a battery in it?

dkatz:
I looked at the article, but my micro express doesn't have a display window.

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