That makes no sense . Midi has a protocol that is universal , as far as using a keyboard control to control another module or software , it's all universal . The soundblaster might be limited because it's really only for games . It's not a pro card . You can get an AUDIOPHILE 2496 card which has Audio and Midi for less than $150.00 . That is a pro card and will work with any midi synthesizer like it should . Plus the card will handle you're audio far better than a soundblaster would . As far as midi info of a key being pressed , it's the same info from a Prophet 600 ( the first midi synth ) to a Roland Fantom ( one of the latest ) . The soundblaster is a multimedia card for games and it's very limited on audio and the type of midi setup it uses , because midi is not that important for games . The best thing to do is to remove it and the driver , and replace it with a pro level card . Or you can get the Midiman Oxygene 8 which is a keyboard controller with knobs and a USB midi interface for less than $140.00 .