This can also happen if you have multiple audio devices. I use a Behringer U-Phoria external audio device. I was having problems with that error until I disabled my laptops onboard Realtek audio ...
Great! Thanks for the link. I've been looking for some clarification.
Try copying the files from your "C:\ProgramData\MakeMusic\Finale 2014.5\MIDI Device Annotation" folder to "C:\ProgramData\MakeMusic\Finale\MIDI Device Annotation". I done this with my percussion m...