I don’t run XP anymore on my DAW. It’s all Win7 64. I’ve already got a Yamaha KX8 88-key AI controller on USB, but also an Axiom 25 on USB MIDI. No problems yet that I know of.
Your dedication to antiquated technology is your thorn.
Hey, good idea. I’ve got a junker Yamaha strat, with an Ibanez rock maple neck, that will do a nice job there.