VST+MIDI Control - is it possible?

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OK, why do you want to use analog outputs instead of USB? That's what I was asking.

In other words, if that works why are you not using it?

Back to your original question: try connecting the Virus MIDI in and out through the MOTU and try selecting the Virus Control VSTi in Cubase's VST Instruments rack. If it cannot detect a Virus attached, then it won't work. It's that simple.

I've looked all over the manuals and the Access forums and there is no discussion of using Virus Control with the MIDI ports instead of USB. My guess is it won't work if there is no USB connection at all.

Other things to check: in Virus Control do you have the Live switch set on or off?

Sorry if I haven't been very helpful