Sherrif,

Uh, I would be using my pipes for vocals, and also my guitar playing for guitars. However, I wouldn't set this in stone, as I just got my hands on a copy of Steinberg's Virtual Guitarist and plan on installing this software once I get the synth to computer crap setup.

Here is an excerpt about the mLAN16 --- The mLAN16e transforms the Motif ES into a 16 channel output, 8 channel input computer audio interface. This allows you, simultaneously to record14 individual output channels plus the stereo mix to your computer. In addition, the Motif ES's 2 A/D inputs can be used to record other instruments into your computer. Connect a Mic or Guitar to the Motif ES's A/D inputs and even use insert effects as you record.

I found a site that teaches the basics of what I want to accomplish. However, after every controversial point the author makes, he basically states, "Well, it all depends on what's important to you.". This is a pain for me because I don't know yet, ya know?

I also don't like the sound of me not being able to use my computer to record. It's my company's laptop that I use to develop software by day, and game at nite...now hopefully record. It cost nearly 3 thousand dollars, so there must be something usable in it? I guess I won't know until I hook it up.

This much I do know, though: The soundcard currently installed in my laptop is not capable of outputting any sound thru Sonar4. I need to know what I can do to correct this?

If I install the mlan16 expansion board, which I guess also acts an audio interface, what device do I need to get sound from the speakers hooked up to my computer? Or, does the mlan16 receive data from Sonar4, then output the sound from the speakers hooked up to my ES7?

It looks like the mlan16 takes care of my guitar and vocal issues, but does it also replace a computer's sound card for outputting sound?

Thanks, guys!