Can Cubase address an COM Port ?
Then you can use a VCP Driver for the FT232RL.
This driver generates an virtual COM Port.
The Speed of the Port must been 31250Bits/s ,8Bit ,No parity,1 Stopbit.
The Midi Out can be driven direct from the FTDI TXD, an 220Ohm Resistor must be included in the line.
At the Input must be an Optocoupler. Best the PC900 from Sharp.
The Controller is not necessary for Midi Translation.
You can scan the MiDi datas with Microcontoller and generate Actions that appends from the MiDi Datas.
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