Andy,

Thanks for your response. I setup midi connections as you advised in
your first configuration example, and VASTprogrammer works like a
charm.

I haven't tried your second (merge) example, which will also allow
me to control my K2500R. I have a Kawai MAV8 midi patchbay, which I
think will allow me to do what you have described.

Don't know why, but I always have a problem figuring cabling
configurations for Midi. I've done computer programming, database
development and web design, but for some reason or other I have a
mental block when it comes to midi cabling/configuration.

I wish there was a good online resource that would give examples and
layouts of simple and complex midi device layouts.

Anyway, thanks very much for your help. I appreciate it. And kudos
to Mike for developing VP and making it available.

JQ

--- In VASTprogrammer@yahoogroups.com, "Andy M." <andywanders@...>
wrote:
>
> You are correct in assuming that your MIDI connections are wrong.
>
> The MIDI out from the RS5 is fine for controlling the K2500 but it
> will not pass on data from the interface. For data to travel from
the
> interface to the RS5 and then onto the Kurz you need to connect
like
> this:-
>
> Interface MIDI out -> RS5 MIDI in
>
> RS5 MIDI THRU -> Kurzweil MIDI in
>
> However this means that you will no longer be able to control the
Kurz
> from the Roland because the Kurz needs the RS5's MIDI out signal.
>
> The way to solve this is to use a MIDI Merge box and combine the
MIDI
> out from the interface with the MIDI out from the Roland and
connect
> the merged signal into the Kurz.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Cheers, Andy
>
> --- In VASTprogrammer@yahoogroups.com, "jquartic" <jquartic@>
wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I'm attempting to use VASTprogrammer for the first time, however
> > during the initial configuration I cannot get the software to
> > recognize my K2500R. I think this may have to do with the way I
have
> > my physical midi connections made.
> >
> > I am using a Roland RS-5 to control my K2500. My Midi interface
is a
> > MidiSport 2x2. I have the midi out of the interface going to the
> > midi in of the RS-5. I have the midi out of the RS-5 going to
the
> > midi in of the K2500. And I have the midi out of the K2500 going
to
> > the midi in of the interface.
> >
> > VP sees the interface, but not the K2500. I've checked the
device
> > number on the K2500 and matched it to the device number in the
VP
> > configuration. I'm probably doing something very stupid here
that I
> > just can't see. Any advice and direction would be greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks very much.
> >
> > JQ
> >
>