Your second idea worked like a charm . . .so thanks. However, I've now decided to come into the 21st. century so I'm buying a new custom made computer just for my music. Which brings me to my next question which you may or may not be able to answer. Would you recommend Windows XP or Windows Vista for Business as my operating system? My builder said this was the most important decision I would make, especially regarding which soundcard they recommended (which I'm trying to find on-line right now)? He told me that the regular Vista had alot of bus/problems, but that the Vista Business program has performed very well. Her also said Vista would bring up a new "generation" so that I wouldn't have to upgrade as soon down the road. Main goal for me is a great soundcard that has direct midi inputs as part of it. Been reading so many complaints about "latency" problems with alot of midi to usb converters.

Again, thanks for the help.

Lorin