Yup, I concur with Mac. Often the midi out and in is setup backwards, and does not make sense at first. Switch them around. Second, an entry level $50 or $60 buck mixer like a Behringer 4 channel with ins and outs and earphone to mix the Realtracks (audio) and the outputs from the synth is a good investment. It also helps in recording. I always have a mixer beside the keyboard, and put up memos, sometimes I like the sounds from the keyboard direct, and other times I route it through the Dxi or Ketron.

Keep plugging, (an unplugging) and keep notes!

John Conley
Musica est vita