MIDI Controller Issue

Cubase
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Hi guys,
I’m new to Cubase on mac, I’ve had experience on PC but this problem is completely stumping me:

Using a Nord Piano through the midi input of Fast Track 400 on 2011 iMac - 10.7.2
The device setup is fine, all ports are there and active, there is definetly midi signal coming through as seen on transport bar. But no sound when I open up any VST. The VSTs sound when played through the onscreen keyboard so something is definetly missing between hardware and software.
I tried using the piano on garageband -fine, no issues whatsoever.
Oh and MIDI filters page is fine, nothing filtering except allnoteoff.

Any word?
I have the latest update of cubase, vts and nords latest os 1.44 for the piano.
Its really stumping me and not letting me start using this new rig!
Thanks!

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Well seeing as you have experience with Cubase, you have already set the right input for the midi track and enabled monitor on it?

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Thanks for the advice and the sarcasm! You’re right, oh wise one.

If I dare look in to your crystal ball again, the damper pedal doesnt seem to be functioning, again Garageband confirms its not a piano issue. Any ideas? I would be eternally grateful!