Hi this is my first post here and I'm hoping you are friendly and understanding to a relative self learner of Linux!! I am a musician first and a computer hacker second. I have learned everyting I know about Linux by stuffing up my computer and learning to refix it via the net and forums such as this one. I have installed Fedora Core 3 and added the ccrma kernels and programs via the how to files on the net. I am SO IMPRESSED with the system that they present. I have so far achieved getting everything running (except midi...more on that in a second) I have even been able to run some VST plugins and programs via FST. I am 3/4 of the way through a song on Ardour and am loving what I am hearing so far and want to continue using Linux as my main form of recording. I have a Hoontech C-Port soundcard succesfully using the ice1712 driver. However "midi in" on this card doesn't work with Alsa. So, I just got a yamaha usb "UX16" midi controller so I can trigger some samples. Here is my problem. The Ux16 shows up in the qjackctrl midi connections gui. BUT nothing appears to be triggered by my exterior keyboard. I have tried everything in my brain but I have finally had to admit defeat. Oh yea I am running the 2.6.11-0.3.rdt.rhfc3.ccrma kernel If anyone can help I'd be much obliged. Thanks in advance. Vaughan