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« on: July 21, 2006, 02:34:01 PM »

So, sometimes i get too excited and buy a piece of hardware before finding everything I need to know about the software and drivers. I have an SW1000XG and thought that XGworks would be able to run under win2K... Err... hmm... no. No it doesn't. It looks like the later versions *might*, but I can't find anything definitive. In 2002, they made statements regarding the "next version" and that it would be compatible with 2K and XP.

The reason that i would like to know is because I'm looking at a PLG-150AN and it looks like the controller software requires XG works. I can't even find a source for XGWorks v.3... the V.2 that i have definitely does not work... <sigh>... well, if anyone knows of any tips and/or tricks, I'd really appreciate it. It's really annoying when companies force us away from still-capible hardware. I do have every version of windows above version 2, so if I have to do a dual boot, I can... but still... I hate windows 9x.

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« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2006, 03:08:20 PM »

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So, sometimes i get too excited and buy a piece of hardware before finding everything I need to know about the software and drivers. I have an SW1000XG and thought that XGworks would be able to run under win2K... Err... hmm... no. No it doesn't. It looks like the later versions *might*, but I can't find anything definitive. In 2002, they made statements regarding the "next version" and that it would be compatible with 2K and XP.

The reason that i would like to know is because I'm looking at a PLG-150AN and it looks like the controller software requires XG works. I can't even find a source for XGWorks v.3... the V.2 that i have definitely does not work... <sigh>... well, if anyone knows of any tips and/or tricks, I'd really appreciate it. It's really annoying when companies force us away from still-capible hardware. I do have every version of windows above version 2, so if I have to do a dual boot, I can... but still... I hate windows 9x.

Thanks!


The PLG boards have standalone editors, in addition to the XGWorks plugins, downloadable from Yamaha's website.

I imported a copy of XGWorks 3.0 a few years back, and there is a patch that allows it to work with W2k/XP. I'm not sure that it's even sold anymore, so I might be able to <cough> you a copy. Wink
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« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2006, 03:24:04 PM »

I have the update patch for XGworks... thought I'd be able to update the one that came with the sw1000 Smiley

I would appreciate it very very mucho! It's not like I wouldn't pay for the software if it were available... silly yamaha. Maybe they just can't afford the storage space to keep it around... you know how those small startup companies can be strapped for money and resources  :lol:
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« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2006, 05:23:43 PM »

Hmm. Looks like there is an XP update for v2.0.

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Users of XGWorks V2.0 ... can on request obtain an unofficial patch for V2.0 by emailing xgfactory@emi.yamaha.co.jp with their details.
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« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2006, 07:24:18 PM »

Wow. Good find! I'll try that, thanks!
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« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2006, 06:09:00 AM »

Ach.. the email address is dead Sad

I found the patch elsewhwere but still get the "FT_Exit4 could not be located" error when I try to run XGworks. I'll try some other things... see what happens.


Durp! I guess I installed XGworks twice and put the patch wtih the wrong install :oops: It works now! Thx
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