Can Yamaha Motif XS6 control logic transport?

I know that Yamaha is tight with Cubase but I'm wondering if the transport buttons on the Motif XS6 can be used to control Logic's transport functions? Thanks

I did that with my K2600, so I think it should be possible. n fact i´m quite sure if possible; don´t know if easy, but possible: 98% sure.
Just put Logic on Rec and press play and stop on your kb. Then open the list editor to see what was recorded. If it recorded CCs you´re lucky and will be easy (just use the learn function in Logic´s KC). If it´s SysEx what was recorded (as in the K2600) it´s still possible but more complicated. just try it and if it works reliably it´s ok. If it doesn´t work there´s a solution that used to work in L7, not sure if it still does in L8. In my case I just use MIDI notes (assigned to a couple of buttons the K2600 has and can spit notes), but I have to double check before each show because Logic "forgets" my MIDI commands. I reported that to Apple, but as usual: no answer (nor solution).

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Connect up MIDI cables going both ways - keyboard MIDI OUT to computer MIDI IN, and computer MIDI OUT and keyboard MIDI IN.
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