Logic 8 with Yamaha KX8 keyboard

I'm running Logic 8 with a G5 Imac and I can't get the Logic template that ships with the Yamaha KX8 to work correctly. When I hit the transport buttons, I get notes instead of rewind, play, etc.
I'm running Logic 8.0.2, and have all the latest KX8 drivers.
Any ideas on what's wrong with this picture and how I can map these controls simply?

Same thing with me and Logic 9. Funny that Level and pan + esc and choosing tracks seem to work but other buttons just give you notes.

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