That may be true but it is still unlikely anything will be found in that directory assuming the .sig is accurate.

...If you are like me, you are also going to want to create a couple of sysex files in SONAR which you can send to the Korg to change play modes.  For instance, I have one that sets MULTI Mode when I want to use 16 channels and play "patches" and another that sets PROG Mode when I want to play Korg Programs.  Then in each project I auto-send the correct sysex file so the correct mode is automatically selected per project... 


Hey Rob, what would something like that look like? 


I also have a Korg unit that is very similar I'm sure, and I just recently worked with & setup my Sonar Inst. Defs. for the first time.


Could you post an example of what those sysex files would be? 


It would be nice to use the Performance Mode as well on this Korg & another unit.


Thank you, 


James

jimusic,
 
This might be getting too far from the original post, but I'll try to explain one time here.
 
First, you need to consult a system exclusive message guide for your synth since each handles sysex differently.  Second, you construct the sysx file inside SONAR under the Sysx View.  Here is an example of selecting the Multi mode on a Korg Wavestation.
 
F0   42   30   28   63   00   F7
 
all sysx files start with F0 and end with 00 F7
 
42 = Korg ID
30 = Korg format (3n, where n = channel number in hex [0-F])
28 = Wavestation device ID
63 = message type code, in this case "multi mode select"
 
Here's one that changes a parameter on the synth - setting the pitch bend range to 12
 
F0 42 30 28 41 2E 00 31 32 00 F7
 
Notice it starts out the same until...
 
41 = message type code, in this case "parameter change"
2E = LSB of param #  (pitch bend range)
00 = MSB of param # (pitch bend range)
31 = hex code for ASCII of first character of parameter value (in this case = 1)
32 = hex code for ASCII of next character of parameter value (in this case = 2)
 
F0 42 30 28 41 2E 00 32 00 F7  would set the pitch bend range to 2.
 
Once you see what these can do it's easy to come up with a lot of useful files.  I have some projects that send 6-8 files setting modes, pitch bend range, even selecting patches.

Thank you so much Rob. 

Just what I needed to see.

I've learned quite a bit about MIDI and was even on the phone with Roland tech years ago when trying to figure out RPNs & NRPNs for the first time.

That's when he explained much of this to me, but some things he couldn't answer.

So then when I would figure something out, I would call him back and explain it so he could add it to his files/knowledge base.

I'll spend some time on this and give it a whirl.

James

Problem Solved. There was a setting on the Korg I was missing. In Global mode, the Midi filter program has two variables. Both prog and aft needed to be enabled so Korg could talk to Sonar. Thanks to all who helped me with this.

Glad it's solved Mike.