thanks for the feedback on the midi merger option. i didn't know that device existed 
i think I would need the midi merger plus a midi thru box so i could split the original midi out from the ground control, then take the original midi signal to both the TF and the midi merger….Ugh. more stuff….
I could just plead to Eventide to please make Midi Clock when the output is set to THRU as a selectable option 
Please, next software release request, put the option back to have Midi Clock show up on the Midi output when THRU is selected.
thanks,
sean