Using garageband as a midi sequencer for a synthesizer

Sorry for the newbie question.
I have an old korg trinity synth that has some wonderful instruments on it. I want to use garageband just as a midi sequencer. No audio recording going on here, and no usage of the garageband sounds (or just minor use).
I ordered a midi-usb interface.
I want to multi-track so I want garageband to record midi on one track while it is playing out midi on another.
Is this all easy stuff for garageband, or will I hit any snags (like latency?)
Thanks

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