"I might write a perl script to do this if I can figure out the format that fruity MIDI out plugin understands. I'll let you know if I do." Ok, many thanks! In the meanwhile I will try to use the info taken from an Inst. Def. file for my soundcard just to confirm its dependency (soundcard or soft/hard synth). ______________________________________________ Rui Barata Parts Quality Tel. +351 241 899 800 - Fax. +351 241 899 872 E-mail: rui.barata@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.mitsubishi-trucks-eu.com ______________________________________________