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Welcome to the UX256

Thank you for choosing the Yamaha UX256 USB-MIDI interface. The UX256 is a MIDI
interface that features fast data transfer via USB connection and simultaneous playback
of up to 256 channels. Connect the UX256 to a computer that has a USB terminal and
enjoy the powerful features of digital music.
Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly to make the best use of the UX256. After
you read this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Table of contents
UX256 Features................................................................................... 5
Notes on USB................................................................................................ 6
Package Contents ...............................................................................7
About the included software.......................................................................... 7
System Requirements .........................................................................8
Specifications...................................................................................... 8
Parts and Functions.............................................................................9
Connection........................................................................................10
Installing the Driver.......................................................................... 13
Installing the driver on a Windows 98 system.............................................. 14
Installing the driver on a Macintosh system..................................................18
Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen)........................... 24
Troubleshooting (FAQ).....................................................................30

SPECIAL NOTICES

Do not attempt to play the supplied CD-ROM on an audio CD player. Doing so
many result in irreparable damage to your audio CD player.
The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
The screen displays as illustrated in this Owner’s Manual are for instructional pur-
poses, and may appear somewhat different from the screens which appear on your
computer.