I have searched the forums and found some comments on this, but I just wanted to confirm that this is correct.

DAW Remote and Studio Connections will only work using USB. These functions are not possible using a MIDI cable.

Please oh please, no opinions or “I think so”. Just the Facts!  : )

Thanks.

According to the manual pg.113:

If the MO is connected to the computer by MIDI cable, the Remote
Control function cannot be used.

But I don’t know if I’d trust them.

well, look at that… I missed that

thanks!

I guess I’ll test it out anyway, but I’ll bet that is correct and that if MIDI can’t do Remote Control it sure won’t be able to do Studio Connections

The Manual is correct. In order to use REMOTE CONTROL functions a separate MIDI Port is required. The REMOTE CONTROL commands must be kept complete discreet from the MIDI commands that are your music playing (note-ons, controllers, tempo). If you get REMOTE CONTROL commands routed on the same PORT as your normal MIDI you will have big troubles.

USB-MIDI is a multiple Port MIDI connection.

In order to use the Studio Connections function for the MO you only need standard MIDI connections, with one exception: You cannot us the MO as a REMOTE CONTROL surface for your DAW. Again REMOTE CONTROL commands must be kept on a separate (discreet) MIDI port. Standard MIDI cables however, will let you use the MULTI-PART and VOICE Editor.

(It is just that you cannot setup the MULTI-PART Editor’s REMOTE PORTS...) simply leave the MIDI IN REMOTE and MIDI OUT REMOTE = NOT ASSIGNED