Hi rockstar, Thanks for your info's.

I've had a good mess about with my Saffire and finally found a "simple" way to utilise it as an external sound card.
I was probably expecting too much from it/me! Anyway I'm gonna get me a "sound module" for any midi stuff I use.

It's a bit of a paradigm shift for me planning to use backing tracks - not to mention having to learn BIAB and all the other swathe of bits and bobs needed for decent quality sound. For too many years I care to mention I only ever needed a guitar, a lead and amplifier!!!!

Your advice has been invaluable and I'm very grateful.

Nic