Gig-Stopping Glitch: Is a Windows 11 Update Silencing Your DJ Controller?

The culprit? Microsoft’s new “Windows Midi Services.”

Rolled out via automatic updates, this significant overhaul of how Windows handles MIDI - including added MIDI 2.0 support - is unfortunately breaking compatibility with existing DJ software and hardware. The result is a critical communication breakdown, leaving your gear unresponsive right when you need it most. It’s the kind of silent sabotage that can turn a seamless setup into a pre-gig nightmare.

We know your gear is your livelihood, your passion, and the core of your sound. The good news amidst this frustrating development is that you don't have to navigate this tech-induced headache on your own. While the  automatic update might have caused a significant glitch, effective steps are available to resolve this issue and get your controller and other equipment back in sync with your system.

All inMusic brands – Rane, M-Audio, Denon DJ, Akai, Numark, have all published helpful support articles on their official channels and websites, recommending DJs, Producers and overall users to uninstall this Windows update and make sure to try running controllers class-compliant - without the vendor driver.