Recording Midi to a Sequencer

I have been attempting to record a midi file created in Logic Express 8 to a sequencer via the M -Audio Uno Midi interface. I am able to get the metronome to sound at the sequencer but the midi file information is not being passed. The M - Audio Midi in and Midi out leds are on indicating, the M Audio inteface software is up to date for 10.5.5, the midi out flashes when the metronone is on, but no midi data from the multi track file is being passed for recording. I have been able to perform this with a PC based free midi mixer previously.
It has got to be something simple can anyone help?
Is there a setting in Logic Express 8 that I need to change to pass the midi data for recoding on the sequencer?
Thank you in advance.
Mike.

I am having exactly the same problem. Using Garageband with 10.5.5. Tried the UNO, also tried a similar USB MOTO device -- neither worked even LED indicators showed it was working. I went back to the music store and was able to get MIDI to work properly by using one of their M-Audio USB Keyboard controllers, but I don't want to buy a new keyboard.
Any advice on getting a midi interface to work with 10.5.5?

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I bring you my wisdom...Yes there is hope.
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