He Technicsplayer,
Oh, how embarrased I am! (At least for a second or two!) Your suggestion hit the nail on the head! Of course you can't hear the Performance Pads when the volume is set to zero! You know, sometimes we get so obsessed with finding the answer to a difficult problem that we overlook the most simple solution! Live and learn! I bet you folks just can't wait to hear what my next question is going to be. If nothing else, I hope I have given you a good laugh today. I know I sure am rolling on the floor with mirth over this one!
Carol