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DAMN MIDI! arrrgggghhhh.

I'm trying to figure out how to use a synth, and it's freakin frustrating as hell! It's a Korg X5DR, got it used. Before using it I did the factory reset, I think I messed up a bunch of presets, but whatever, I'll have more fun making my own sounds on there.

It has 10 buttons and like 50 FX and different functions... and the manual SUCKS

MIDI questions

What specifically does a MIDI interface or MIDI modulator do? I'm guessing that it's a translator from the keyboard or whatever to the computer. Also, has anyone tried using MIDI converter cables that plug into the keyboard and then into the computer in the sound card? I'm running cakewalk and i can't get MIDI to work. Any answers would be very helpful.
Thanks, Max

V-Drums Midi out to PTLE on 002R - Sperate Tracks - How?

How simple is this? Does the 002r take the midi direct or will I need another outboard gear option to do this.

What I want is each trigger to be on a sperate track in PT LE so I can mess with each signal individually.

How to I guess.

I have the Roland TD-6V as the main brain to the kit.

Thanks