Len: I have a ProjectMix and a Motif XS8. If you are already using your motif through USB, there is no need to run it through the midi ports on the ProjectMix. I use my Motif through the USB connection without any problems. Dominique: If you are using the Motif through the USB connection, then In Sonar, you need to go to the options menue by pressing alt-O. Once there, first hit enter on the Midi Devises option and make sure that Motif XS8-1 is checked for both midi input and output. Then, you need to go to the instruments option also under the options menue and select or check all 16 channels of the Motif XS8-1. After you do all of that, it should start working fine. I hope that's helpful. From: Dominique Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 8:03 AM To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] Re: midi question I have my Motif connected, and my Computer knows it's their, but I need help to make it go through midi. I don't really know al the buttons, so can someone guid me via skype or something? Thanks! And I'd really like it! From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Len Viljoen Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 3:47 AM To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] midi question hi all. I'm going to purchase an m-audio project mix i/o. The project mix has 1x1 midi. What is the best way of connecting my yamaha motif xs. Do i keep it connected to my pc via USB or do i connect it through the project mix midi ports? kind regards Len Viljoen