If you're not able to transmit or receive MIDI via USB, check the MIDI Tx/Rx Switch in the TD-27 and make sure it is set to "ON."
- Press the SYSTEM button.
- Cursor to highlight "MIDI," and then press ENTER.
- Cursor to "MIDI Tx/Rx SW."
- Turn the dial to choose "ON."
- Press the DRUM KIT button when you're finished. The new setting is saved automatically.
Note, from the factory, the TD-27 is on MIDI channel 10, so make sure your software is setup to receive on this same channel, or change the MIDI channel to match it.