Send MIDI with Applescript?

Hi.
Is it possible to transmit a MIDI-message via AppleScript?
I have a Griffin Powermate which I use to control my system volume. But when I have my external sound-card plugged in, system volume is disabled and I can't control it with the Powermate.
However, as my soundcard can be controlled via MIDI, I was thinking that if I could create a script sending the needed MIDI-message and "attach" it to my Powermate, problem would be solved...
any thoughts?
/Lars

Hmm.. sorry - rebooted harmonizer - ok now.

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