Thanks to all. I never thought of bouncing the midi to audio first. I always leave that till late in the process, and once they had told me I couldn't do such a thing on midi tracks, I never tried anything else.
Look out world, here comes some crazy pent up nuttiness!!! BWA HA HA!
I am SOOO sorry I sort of hijacked this thread - please forgive me original poster. I shall strive to do so again nevermore.
A very humble and contrite Bob Bone