i just wanted to thank those who gave me some help with my newb midi questions. i sat down with my dad (ye old midi guru) and hammered away until i have myself a basic sequencer/synth setup. now i can do everything but record knob tweaks and live filters and such. thatll take some re-routing of wires and maybe alittle more easier configuring. anyways this forum rocks and anyone who doesnt take advantage of the wealth of knowledge available here is stoooopid