I have an Asus i7 running Win7 as the PC. Software includes Notation Composer as my main app for reading generated lead sheets as the SMF is played. My recognition question is moot as the USB interface is recognized by Composer.

My connection is simply Midisport to Yamaha midiin, and USB to PC. There is no problem with playing through the S910 engine except no separate volume control and some wrong sounding instruments. I will try my Audya and KN7000.

The benefit and disadvantage is that you are tied to whatever board you are using. I do have Bandstand,Halionsonic, and Kontakt 4,installed, along with MidiLoop and another wrapper(host).

These are over my head as far as getting them in the wrapper, and using multitimbally.

I guess I am always looking to make my sounds more authentic, but haven't learned enough mechanics.