本文讨论如何在Windows 10中安装它们。在此之前，让我们讨论一下什么是MIDI驱动程序。要理解这一点，我们必须了解一些基本的相关术语。
MIDI代表音乐(M)乐器数字接口，(I)基本上是一种协议，可以实现计算机、电子乐器和其他数字音乐工具之间的通信(I)。(D)它是一系列信息，例如弯音、音符开、音符关、后音等， (pitchbend, note on, note off, afterpitch,)MIDI乐器可以理解这些信息以产生音乐。MIDI乐器有很多种类型，如合成器、键盘、音序器等。而且，MIDI 接口(MIDI interface)是一种允许MIDI乐器连接到计算机并与之一起工作的设备。
现在，什么是MIDI驱动程序？就像(Just)Windows上的任何其他驱动程序一样，MIDI驱动程序是一个软件组件，用于让MIDI设备和操作系统进行通信。它控制并启用MIDI 接口(MIDI Interface)以供其他与音乐相关的应用程序和程序正确使用。Windows 11/10MIDI乐器，则需要安装MIDI驱动程序。
如果您的 PC 无法识别MIDI设备，您必须为其安装正确的MIDI驱动程序。在本文中，我将讨论如何在Windows 11/10MIDI驱动程序。
如何在Windows 11/10MIDI 驱动程序(Drivers)
要在Windows 10(Windows 10)中安装MIDI驱动程序并修复缺少MIDI驱动程序的问题，您可以使用以下方法：
- 运行硬件(Run Hardware)和设备疑难解答(Device Troubleshooter)。
- 在官方制造商网站上搜索MIDI 驱动程序。(MIDI Drivers)
- (Check)使用第三方应用程序检查MIDI驱动程序。(MIDI Driver)
- 在兼容模式下运行。
现在让我们详细说明这些方法！
1]运行硬件(Run Hardware)和设备疑难解答(Device Troubleshooter)
通常，只要插入硬件， Windows就会安装正确的驱动程序。但是，如果您的(Windows)MIDI设备没有发生这种情况，您可以尝试Windows故障排除来修复它。在寻找其他解决方案之前，请尝试以下步骤来解决MIDI驱动程序问题：
首先，通过转到任务栏搜索选项启动命令提示符。(Command Prompt)
接下来，在CMD(CMD)中键入并输入以下命令：
msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic
(Wait)输入上述命令后等待几秒钟。您将看到一个硬件和设备疑难解答窗口。只需(Simply)单击下一步按钮。它将对程序进行故障排除并修复丢失的MIDI驱动程序问题。
2]在官方制造商网站上搜索(Search)MIDI 驱动程序(MIDI Drivers)
您应该尝试在设备制造商的官方网站上搜索最新的MIDI驱动程序。(MIDI)大多数制造商在其网站上提供最新的MIDI驱动程序，您可以下载并安装在 Windows 10 PC 上。除此之外，如果您选择从其他地方下载MIDI驱动程序，请确保该网站是正版的。
- 如果您使用的是Akai MPC（MIDI Production Center aka Music Production Center），您可以去其官网(official website)查找相关驱动程序，然后安装您需要的驱动程序。
- 如果您使用Korg USB MIDI 设备，您可以(Korg USB MIDI Device)在此处(here)找到 MIDI 驱动程序。
如果您在官网上找不到合适的MIDI驱动程序，您也可以联系制造商并查询他们，以帮助您获得适合您设备的正确MIDI驱动程序。
3]使用第三方(Third-party)应用程序检查MIDI(Check)驱动程序(MIDI Driver)
不想手动完成所有工作？我们明白！也有一个解决方案。您可以使用受信任的第三方免费驱动程序更新软件(free driver updater software)。驱动程序更新软件可以自动为您找到合适的MIDI驱动程序，然后您可以将其安装到您的系统上。
但请务必先创建系统还原点，然后再使用这些工具安装任何驱动程序软件。
4]在兼容模式下运行
如果您的系统无法播放MIDI程序或设备，则可能存在兼容性问题。尝试在兼容模式下运行MIDI程序或使用兼容性疑难解答，看看是否能解决您的MIDI驱动程序问题。
希望本指南可以帮助您找到在Windows 11/10MIDI驱动程序的解决方案。
相关(Related)：How to play and edit MIDI files in Windows 11/10。
How to install MIDI Drivers in Windows 11/10
This article talks about how to install them in Windоws 10. Prior to that, let’s discuss what is a MIDІ driver. To understand that, we will hаve to know some basic related terms.
MIDI, which stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is basically a protocol that enables the communication between computers, electronic instruments, and other digital musical tools. It is a sequence of messages such as pitchbend, note on, note off, afterpitch, etc., that are understood by MIDI instruments to produce music. There are many types of MIDI instruments like synthesizer, keyboard, sequencer, etc. And, MIDI interface is a device that allows a MIDI instrument to be connected to a computer and work with it.
Now, what is a MIDI driver? Just like any other driver on Windows, MIDI driver is a software component that is used to let MIDI equipment and OS communicate. It controls and enables MIDI Interface to be used by other music-related applications and programs properly. MIDI drivers are required to be installed if you want to utilize multiple MIDI instruments on Windows 11/10.
In case your PC is unable to recognize the MIDI device, you will have to install the correct MIDI driver for it. In this article, I am going to discuss how you can install a correct MIDI driver in Windows 11/10.
How to install MIDI Drivers in Windows 11/10
To install MIDI drivers in Windows 10 and fix the issue of missing MIDI drivers, you can use the following methods:
- Run Hardware and Device Troubleshooter.
- Search for MIDI Drivers on the Official Manufacturer’s website.
- Check for MIDI Driver using Third-party applications.
- Run in Compatibility Mode.
Let’s elaborate on these methods now!
1] Run Hardware and Device Troubleshooter
Usually, Windows install the correct driver whenever hardware is plugged in. But, in case this doesn’t happen with your MIDI device, you can try Windows troubleshoot to fix it up. Before looking for another solution, try the below steps to troubleshoot the MIDI driver issue:
Firstly, launch Command Prompt by going to the taskbar search option.
Next, type and enter the below command in CMD:
msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic
Wait for some seconds after entering the above command. You will see a Hardware and Device troubleshooter window. Simply click on the Next button. It will troubleshoot the program and see it fixes up the missing MIDI driver issue.
2] Search for MIDI Drivers on the Official Manufacturer’s website
You should try searching for the latest MIDI drivers on the official website of your device manufacturer. Most of the manufacturers provide the latest MIDI drivers on their website that you can download and install on your Windows 10 PC. Other than that, if you choose to download a MIDI driver from elsewhere, make sure the website is genuine.
- If you use an Akai MPC (MIDI Production Center aka Music Production Center), you can go to its official website to find related drivers and then install the one you need.
- If you use Korg USB MIDI Device, you can find MIDI drivers here.
If you are unable to find a suitable MIDI driver on the official website, you can also contact the manufacturer and query them to help you get the correct MIDI driver for your device.
3] Check for MIDI Driver using Third-party applications
Don’t want to do all the work manually? We understand! There is a solution for that as well. You can use a trusted third-party free driver updater software. A driver update software can automatically find a suitable MIDI driver for you and then you can install it on your system.
But be sure to create a system restore point first before installing any driver software using these tools.
4] Run in Compatibility Mode
If your system is unable to play the MIDI program or device, there might be some compatibility issue. Try running the MIDI program in compatibility mode or use the compatibility troubleshooter and see if that fixes up your problem with MIDI drivers.
Hope this guide helps you find a solution to install MIDI drivers in Windows 11/10.
Related: How to play and edit MIDI files in Windows 11/10.
