Well!
azslow3 gets the "Helpful" ribbon.

I have a StudioLogic VMK-188 controller that started acting up prior to purchasing Platinum. It is a known problem that the StudioLogic will start sending pitchbend messages for no apparent reason. It is attributed to failure of the circuit board within the unit. The workaround was to block pitch bend messages.
So, per azslow3's recommendation I unblocked the pitchbend control data and VIOLA!
Thanks everyone for the help!!!!!
Rich
EDIT: Went back to mark the post as solved to discover that it had already been done for me! LOL! Thanks (Craig?)