AKAI MPK249/ FL Midi keyboard issue "The MIDI input device couldn't be opened. It may be in use by another application."

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SHALI
Fri Oct 17, 2025 7:45 am

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AKAI MPK249/ FL Midi keyboard issue "The MIDI input device couldn't be opened. It may be in use by another application."

Hi everyone,

I have this error message on the Midi settings menu & can't use my MIDI keyboard (AKAI MPK249) while it was perfectly working a few days ago.

"The MIDI input device couldn't be opened. It may be in use by another application."

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I did contact IMAGE LINE technical support but they just sent me the user manual & links to this forum.

I have a desktop & a laptop & my MIDI keyboard is working well on the desktop, the issue is only on my laptop but i need it to work to travel soon.

I spent hours trying everything i can such as :
- uninstalling USB drivers
- reset my MIDI keyboard settings to factory settings
- reboot my laptop
- Block MIDI Access:
"Enable the option Do not allow any sites to use system exclusive messages to access MIDI devices."


but still have the same message.

If someone ever had this same issue & can help me i would be grateful.

Thanks







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