Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

Hi again,

I recently picked up an Alesis Nanosynth. It is a General Midi 
device that has over 500 sounds in it.

The question is, is there a way for the Ensoniq VFX or SD1 (i have 
both) to send program BANK changes? I know I can send a program 
change from 0-127 but I dont see anyway to send a bank change, to 
access the additional sounds.

Also, another question about sequencers:

I know that the ensoniq doesnt "understand" .mid files.  Is there a 
way to "play" the .mid files on Cakewalk, and record it to the 
Ensoniq sequencer?  Possibly like a dual cassette analogy: ie press 
play on the cakewalk sequencer and then record in realtime to the 
Ensoniq?

I am gearing up to play a two piece act live, and would like to use 
the onboard sequencers rather than drag around a laptop.

Thanks
Rich