Troubleshooting
MIDI Problems
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MIDI Problems
Problem Sending MIDI messages to a computer or external MIDI 
device is not working
Solutions Make sure the MIDI channel being used by the SP6 matches the 
MIDI channel being used by the external device.
Press the LOCAL DEST button until the LCD shows “Destination 
MIDI.”
If using a MIDI cable, make sure the MIDI cable is plugged into 
the SP6 MIDI OUT port and the external MIDI device MIDI IN 
port.
Make sure the USB or MIDI cable being used is securely 
plugged in at both ends.
Try using a different USB or MIDI cable.
Problem Receiving MIDI messages from a computer or external MIDI 
device is not working
Solutions Make sure the MIDI channel being used by the SP6 matches the 
MIDI channel being used by the external device.
If using a MIDI cable, make sure the MIDI cable is plugged into 
the SP6 MIDI IN port and the external MIDI device MIDI OUT 
port.
Make sure the USB or MIDI cable being used is securely 
plugged in at both ends.
Try using a different USB or MIDI cable.