I agree with you on the workflow procedure. I've mentioned the simultaneous recording to show that there is no problem recording MIDI data from MODX.
Ok good, that made you sound like you didn’t know what you were doing...
...not even Apple can break MIDI (lol).
I’m not familiar with the Roland device you mention — does it have a built-in 10-in/4-out audio interface, like the MODX? Likely it’s just a simple stereo output
If you have Big Sur, you are probably not going to be doing advanced audio stuff until drivers become available. There always is a gap with Apple stuff when they change the OS (most experienced users know better than to upgrade immediately). But sometimes it happens you buy a new Mac and you wind up waiting for this device and that plug-in, etc., get updated to work with the new OS. Hopefully, the Big Sur compatible/tested drivers will arrive soon enough. Make note of this gap between Mac OS updates and driver compatibility, if only for future reference. (Many learn a difficult lesson if they update their computer mid project - which is not recommended). It can be weeks or sometimes months depending on what they’ve changed... Apparently, this is a major change in chip... so who knows?
The MODX may be able to run as a Class compliant device until the official drivers arrive (unless they’ve changed this too), until then you’ll either need to be patient or run a different OS.
Extra Credit: check out these articles on the subject...
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Additional reading of interest mileage varies greatly from company to company. A company the size of Yamaha has a ton of devices to test and verify... please be patient.
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Should I Upgrade to Big Sur?