The current implementation of the "GM Mode ON" message within BIAB (2011) appears to be implemented for the older GM1 message. When I occasionally need to send this message from the program to the Roland SD-50 (external hardware synth). this message locks the synth into GM1 mode, and from that point on you cannot turn on a GM2 patch in the synth (BIAB does send out the GM2 patch, but the synth can't respond with the appropriate GM2 patch because its been commanded to go into GM1 mode). The only way to recover is to power down the SD-50 and then power it up again, which is a nuisance.

The "GM Mode ON" message is a Universal Sysex message that is obeyed by all manufacturers. The change for the BIAB command should be a simple edit of the Sysex messaage being sent out.

GM1 Mode ON message = F0 7E 7F 09 01 F7
GM2 Mode ON message = F0 7E 7F 09 03 F7

This change would be a big convenience in the use of the program.

BTW, the Universal Sysex message for GM Mode OFF (both GM1 and GM2) = F0 7E 7F 09 02 F7.

Thanks,
Dave R.

Update....I have a "workaround" for this problem. Using Realband, create a "GM2 MODE ON" sysex message on one of the 24 banks available. After naming the message, use the "Edit" function and type in the hex numbers for this command (F0 7E 7F 09 03 F7), then save the file on the PC in any convenient location. Then, when running BIAB, if you need to send a GM2 MODE ON message to the synth, use the OPTIONS/UTILITIES/SEND SYSEX MESSAGE menu function to send the saved file to the synth.

Dave R.

Last edited by Dave R; 05/14/11 07:30 AM.