Band,
The manual for the PSR-220 is here:

http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/pdf/emi/english/port/PSR230E.pdf

I see no reason why this keyboard should give you any issues whatsoever with MIDI. As to the M-Audio Uno, I have one, I used to use it on a regular basis, it's very easy to use, I would recommend it.

Next, what Bob said about ASIO and latency has no bearing on this whatsoever. The latency that he talks about, and the driver models, are only used if you are going to use a software synth, which I didn't see you ask anything about. I will assume that you will move the finished product to Ableton LIve after you're done in Band In A Box. I would suggest using the tones within the PSR-220 itself, at least for the time you are in Band In A Box Then, you can use whatever in Ableton once you get to that point. Since all you are sending is MIDI, there will be no latency. You'll record the MIDI note in BIAB as soon as you hear it playing on the keyboard.

You WILL need to set up the proper MIDI settings within the keyboard for multi-timbral playing, however. That shouldn't be too hard with the manual.

Make sure the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT of the USB interface that you're using are plugged correctly into the keyboard.

If you can afford it, something like this, for less than $200 at Musicians' Friend, will give you built in USB MIDI connectivity, negating the need for an external MIDI Interface, and will also give you better sound than the PSR-220 you have now, and most any available software synth in the same, or less, price range.

http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/Cont...amp;CTID=205100

You can, at the top right of the page, click on the Audio tab and listen to 9 demo songs. That *is* what the keyboard sounds like, and for $200 or so, is a very impressive sound set.

Remember, BIAB is going to give you up to five tracks of MIDI files when you export, or can give you multiple audio files for export, if you are using Real Drums and Real Tracks.

All of that can be input into Ableton, and using the internal sounds there. However, I think that the PSR-220's internal sounds should be used for at least the MIDI portion when using BIAB, so that you have a better idea of how something is going to sound with no latency.

Gary

Regards,

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