How does one, midi record in Cubase VST...the "simplest" method please?

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Does anyone out there know or can give me the "quick and simple" version, on how to set-up and midi record in Cubase VST 5? I'm having a heck of a time figuring out all of it's menu perameters. I have recorded 5 midi tracks on my Yamaha keyboard, and would like to be able to edit these in Cubase. Yes, I know the keyboard can be used as a midi controller, but that requires me to play & record at the same time. I just want to upload my midi songs, edit them, and then play them back in Bandstand. If Cubase VST is to old a version for Windows XP, then please let me know of a sequence editor that would be compatable. Cakewalk is even more a bit too obtrusive for me to understand, and an updated Cubase program worth approx. $800.00, is something I can't really afford right now. Any musicians out there with a flair for genius? Warmest regards... commanderxo