Alrighty.. bear with me, cause im trying to setup everything correctly, and I want to make sure Im setting things up, according to what Im using:

Ive got a midi controller (m-audio) Keyboard, has USB, but can be used as stand alone.

Motu Midi 5X5 interface (USB)

Sound Module Roland XV-5080

Sequencer is Cubase SX


Now from my understanding, Im gonna need to hook up my module from both midi in (getting the signal from my keyboard out) and midi out (going to my Motu interface Input 1).

Im confused, cause the guy at the store argued that I only need to route my keyboard midi out --> sound module midi in. Then, my sound module midi out ----> to Motu midi interface midi in ---> Motu interface to computer via USB.

He said I would not need to send sound card signal out to my sound module midi in... Ive done some searches and have found otherwise.

Based on my equipment, what is the best (or efficient) way to hook up my hardware?


Currently, I can control my module perfectly fine from my keyboard midi out going to its midi in (in other words i get sound). However, I cant seem to record anything midi on Cubase SX.

I do have coax digital cable out from the module to ma sound card and can monitor the sound fine through my computer, but my main issue is basically recording midi on my computer and working from there.


Thanks in advanced.