(solved)Virus B - Midi Sequencer problems

[Trance Explorer]

Ive had to reinstall my sequencer and trying to set up my virus b is driving me mad

i cant remember exactly how i had it before

but now my virus wont read automation from my sequencer (cubase sx 2)
for example... if i draw in automation (in controller lane) for filter cut off it doesnt read or write it (if i turn the cut off in real time whilst recording)

also my controller keyboard doesnt play sounds from the virus

but if i click on the piano keys in the midi editor page or draw note down it plays

please help?