There are I think 3 ways to import midi files.

And there are Midi files that are written however the original guy did them and type 0 and 1 files.

And there are overrides you can use, for example I use the Soloist with zero info on it and use midi ch 5 to send chords and changes to my voicelive harmonizer.

So in short yes and no. You need to analyze the file, which if you use the interpret chords midi function you might get a better idea of what is going on. Since I have almost never used this function I was repeating the oft used mantra, shut down, reboot, re-start, and evaluate, then return to factory settings. Then use a file you know works, then back to the problem one.

This just eliminates a host of potential minor things that often go awry. Sometimes other software grabs a midi port, or some other program gets in the way of I/O. Eventually I learned not to surf the web while using band in a box, and not to watch a DVD at the same time etc.....not saying you are, but some software is insidious and takes over the computer. I had a pdf file that played a midi when loaded and after using it had to reboot the computer for some reason. Whoever did that bit of trickery (a training course), and Adobe hijacked the ports or midi function.

If you have the time and inclination the Live Help with guys who do this all day is the better solution should the obvious not cure the problem.

John Conley
Musica est vita