Sequence markers in FCP multiclip project cause error on send to STP

I have had problems with the procedure "send to soundtrack pro multitrack project" as it concerns a Apple ProRes(HQ) multiclip sequence. The send consistently resulted in an "Error sending selection to Soundtrack Pro" and a "General Error".
From what I can tell, the cause of the problem is the use of "sequence markers" versus "clip markers". This problem can be replicated consistently. The removal of "sequence markers" eliminates the error. There is no problem with the use of clip markers as far as I can see.
I believe this is a bug and perhaps it needs to be looked at since it certainly can stop the successful integration of FCP-7 and STP-3. The manual describes:
Important: Chapter, compression, and scoring markers are used only for sequences. When
you export a QuickTime movie, make sure that these markers have been added to the
sequence itself in the Canvas or in the Timeline ruler, and not to individual clips.
I have submitted a feedback to Apple, but perhaps some other users have some insight to this problem.

The default project for STP is setup correctly to use the Motu. In fact, if I create a default project the Motu works well and I get multiple tracks going to the appropriate 5.1 outputs.
I was able to get the audio to work ONCE and ONLY once by selecting "Undo Base Channel change" (not even sure how this was an option, nothing I selected) and then I had to select the headphone icon on each track to be able to hear it.
So, thinking I had solved this mystery I immediately saved the project. I opened the project up again directly in STP and you guessed it, I don't get any audio again!!! Argh!!!! This time checking/unchecking the headphones icon did nothing.
I'm about ready to toss in the towel on FCP and STP and will start looking for alternatives that have a well integrated package that works with my Motu Ultralite. Any suggestions are welcome for alternatives to FCP and STP.
Motu claim the Ultralite is fully compliant with OSX core audio and don't have any recommendations for FCP send to Multitrack STP issue.
In my efforts I thought I might be able to use Logic Pro but importing video doesn't import the associated audio so I have to export the audio separately -- becomes very worky.
I also tried to Export my sequence to a quicktime movie and then add the movie to STP under a new STP project -- this exhibited the same problem -- no audio.
I just don't know what to try next.
Rob.

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