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Cubase Sx Midi Issues

I've just got cubase sx and i'm having a few problems. I've connected a keyboard through my tascam us 122 and while I can see that the signal is being recorded, I can't hear any playback. Using standard audio channels with guitars etc is no problem, but I can't find a way to make the midi work. It's probably something incredibly simple, but any help would be appreciated.

Osx/os9 Queries

I've just started using my Mac for music recording (I've got a Tascam US122). The bundled software wouldn't work as I'm running OSX10.2.3 so I'm currently using Audacity. While this is OK, it is slightly limited and there seems to be far more choice for OS9 users.
While earlier Imacs used to boot in OS9 as well, mine only has Classic.
What I want to know is this:
Would it be possible to install a full version of OS9 with no ill effects and boot with that instead, enabling me to use Cubasis etc. ?

Are there any other programmes that I could use with my current set up.

I know this post is a bit involved, but any help would be greatly appreciated.