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Thanks Stryd_one for the feedback. It's becoming more clear! Maybe my desire for a flash drive is too big for my ability. I think my word 'detailing' in my original post was misleading. Sorry, I don't expect anyone to do my work - that's the fun part :-[.

Hello! Man, am I glad to find this site. I have been going to midify a harpsichord for 20 years and now is the time! I have already found another member that is doing the same, so I'll have moral support as well! I have read through the entire site and I know all the information I need is there......it's just a bit difficult knowing exactly what applies and what doesn't. If I may, I'll describe what I want and then, I'd ask for some help in detailing each module I will need. I would like to load a series of midi files based in my computer (files of which I don't currently have!) onto a flash drive and transfer them to my harpsichord as a playlist. The electronics would read that flash drive and play each file sequentially by sending signals to the solenoids that drive the harpsichord keys. It seems so simple!! I know I need a core module (with a PIC18F4685??)and 2 DOUT modules. Will a GM5 USB module work for me? Also, I guess I should get an LCD module? Where are the midi files stored while waiting to be played or for that matter where is the active file stored? Does the MIDI128 apply? If yes, what specifically does it do in this case - does it tell the PIC how to interface to with the DOUT's? Again, if someone could help by detailing every module I need, I then can begin to put it together in my mind and then study the appropriate areas on the site. I expect to buy the components from SmashTV - at least the ones offered. If I need the GM5, I guess I need to put my name on the list. Thanks for any help you folks can give. I am a mechanical engineer and have had some limited experience in microprocessors but not recent. I think I can waddle through this! Doug