As Eric already said, most often is the MIDI to USB cable that "blocks"
big SYSEX dumps (as the fw upgrade is).

A simple check could be trying to run the QY100 Data Filer software, if
that works, you are ready to do a full backup, that never hurts.

Rear right switch on MIDI, i.e. all to the right.

Test that MIDI cable with other MIDI gear, chech that cable MIDI IN goes
in MIDI OUT onthe QY...

Anyway, I think that having the latest firmware is not so mandatory,
after all.

Good Luck and happy QY'ing!



On 21/10/20 02:28, Eric wrote:
> Here’s a few thoughts:
>
> Cable might not be compatible... I have heard of this happening but
> seems weird to have a Yamaha cable not be compatible... I use a cheapo
> midi/usb cable and have had no issues, though Ihave done a firmware
> update in forever to a QY.
>
> Second idea is to make sure the switch on the side is set to
> correctly... ?I would think it should be set to midi.
>
> Of course, looking in the menu midi settings is important, i think
> control shoukd be in/out...but I imagine that is covered in the guide.
>
> A really common problem is putting the in/out in the wrong ports... some
> cables are supppsed to have cable labeled IN connected in MIDI IN on the
> QY, while some are supposed to have cable labeled IN to connect to MIDI
> OUT on the device... (same issue about cable labeled OUT).... and some
> cables will just have arrows...?
>
> Anyway, it’s a perspective thing… If the cable is labeled in relation to
> connecting to the laptop or labeled in regards to connecting to the
> device (QY).
>
> I am fairly certain you cannot hurt anything by switching them around so
> that is definitely worth trying (but hey, do so at your own risk, lol).
>
> Mostly I would test to see if I can get a few notes to play on the QY
> that are entered on the computer…(or a midi file via a midi player). ?
> Once I know that works I would think the firmware upgrade should then
> work fine. ?
>
> A bad firmware upgrade can brick your device so I would make sure the
> connection is solid (by playing midi notes) before trying to send the
> firmware.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> ["The longest journey starts with the first step."?- Lao Tzu]
>
>
>> On Oct 20, 2020, at 8:11 PM, John Evans <Crossroads135@...>
>> wrote:
>>
>> ?
>> Hello All,
>> just unable to update my YamahaQY100 to the 1.37 Latest ROM and have
>> tried everything I can find.......even the guide details in the
>> manual.....using MidiOx and a host of other ideas.
>> I load the Data into my Windows 10, after connecting the QY100 to my
>> laptop with a new UX16 Yamaha Midi -usb connector......follow all the
>> download details (a red LED shows on the Cable)......but the QY100
>> just shows 'Waiting........', whatever I do to send the Data into the
>> QY100. Iv'e also tried at least 3 midi player apps.......but no
>> shifting the data in the QY100. Can Anyone help me......please.....I
>> think I'm going a little mad. Thanks.
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