Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
RealBand
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 277
Apprentice
OP Offline
Apprentice
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 277
Hi!

in RealBand, the contents of one track can be assigned to different midi channels, so that when I save the file as midi, this track gets splitted into two tracks. But if I don't want splitted tracks then, how can I merge those different midi channels into one, in RealBand? I've tried different things, but none of them works.


BiaB UltraPak+ 2026; Windows 10
Bass: Intermediate; Piano: Beginner
I came to this forum in order to suggest feature improvements for non-professional musicians like myself that use BiaB mainly as a playalong tool and as a learning tool
RealBand
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 2,145
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 2,145
mmmmmmmmm not sure i understand, but why assign different midi channels in the first place?

if you don't do that does it cure the problem?

RealBand
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 277
Apprentice
OP Offline
Apprentice
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 277
Hi Bob!

I didn't toggle that by myself. It just happens somehow through copying from one midi file into another:

Midi-File A has a Riff (Tracks: Piano, Bass, Drums)
Midi-File B has a Riff (Tracks: Piano, Bass, Drums)
I copy the Riff of Midi-File A to the end of Midi-File B. Midi-File B has then still 3 Tracks (Paino, Bass, Drums), but now plays both riffs (is longer than before).
I store this file as Midi, but when I open that Midi then, it has 2 bass tracks.

Both original midi files had different channels for the bass, that much I've already found out.

Even changing the channels already in the original A-File to the channel of the B-File doesn't make any difference, unfortunately.


BiaB UltraPak+ 2026; Windows 10
Bass: Intermediate; Piano: Beginner
I came to this forum in order to suggest feature improvements for non-professional musicians like myself that use BiaB mainly as a playalong tool and as a learning tool
RealBand
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 22,558
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 22,558
Save As Type 0 MIDI file to make everything save on one track.
Save As Type 1 (MID) to save on separate tracks.
Is that what you mean?


I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!
RealBand
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 277
Apprentice
OP Offline
Apprentice
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 277
Hi rharv,

no, that doesn't make a difference. RealBand still makes two tracks out of my bass.


BiaB UltraPak+ 2026; Windows 10
Bass: Intermediate; Piano: Beginner
I came to this forum in order to suggest feature improvements for non-professional musicians like myself that use BiaB mainly as a playalong tool and as a learning tool
RealBand
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 277
Apprentice
OP Offline
Apprentice
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 277
I've found a solution! Took me hours ...

So for all ppl that might also encounter this problem some time later:

1. In Tracks-View left-click on the according track
2. Press CTRL+A to highlight the whole track
3. In the menu choose "Edit" - "Midi" - "Channel New"
4. Put in the same number as "New Lowest Channel" and as "New Highest Channel"
5. Click "OK"

(Command names translated from the German Version, so the names of the Englisch Version might be slightly different than written above)

@ Bob & rharv: Thanks for trying to help!


BiaB UltraPak+ 2026; Windows 10
Bass: Intermediate; Piano: Beginner
I came to this forum in order to suggest feature improvements for non-professional musicians like myself that use BiaB mainly as a playalong tool and as a learning tool
RealBand
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 2,145
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 2,145
glad you worked it out........maybe if you had cut and pasted each instrument separately using the data filter, but it seems your solution is a quick and easy fix. well done

RealBand
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 12,840
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 12,840
The re-channel command (as you've discovered) is how I've always done it.


John

Laptop-HP Omen I7 Win11Pro 32GB 12TB SSD
Desktop-ASUS-I7 Win10Pro 32GB 12TB SATA

BB2026/UMC204HD&404HD/Casios/Cakewalk/Reaper/Studio One/Notion/Dorico/Noteworthy/NI/Halion/IK

http://www.sus4chord.com (under rehosting/construction)
RealBand
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 277
Apprentice
OP Offline
Apprentice
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 277
Yeah, however I don't understand what rightclick-toggeling the midi channel in the head of the track line does then. Seems to me that it does nothing, except for changing just the displayed number.

Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in)
MidiChannel PicA.PNG (13.36 KB, 24 downloads)
MidiChannel PicB.PNG (67.49 KB, 24 downloads)

BiaB UltraPak+ 2026; Windows 10
Bass: Intermediate; Piano: Beginner
I came to this forum in order to suggest feature improvements for non-professional musicians like myself that use BiaB mainly as a playalong tool and as a learning tool
RealBand
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 22,558
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 22,558
That feature doesn't change the actual MIDI channel that is written, it just 'plays' the track on that channel for a default GM synth.

Kind of like a 'reroute this track to channel 7' in your example.
I stopped using that method long ago.


I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!
RealBand
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 277
Apprentice
OP Offline
Apprentice
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 277
Ah ok. So maybe it would make sense to swop the functionality of both commands, according to what most people most probably need more often.


BiaB UltraPak+ 2026; Windows 10
Bass: Intermediate; Piano: Beginner
I came to this forum in order to suggest feature improvements for non-professional musicians like myself that use BiaB mainly as a playalong tool and as a learning tool
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News
Update to Build 10 of RealBand® 2026 for Windows®!

If you're already using RealBand 2026 for Windows, download build 10 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® users: Build 904 now available!

If you're already using Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, make sure to grab the latest update! Build 904 is now available for download and includes the newest additions and enhancements from our team.

Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® users: Build 1237 is now available!

Already a Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows user? Stay up to date and download the build 1237 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.

PowerTracks Pro 2026 for Windows is Here!

PowerTracks 2026 is here—bringing powerful new enhancements designed to make your production workflow faster, smoother, and more intuitive than ever.

The enhanced Mixer now shows Track Type and Instrument icons for instant track recognition, while a new grid option simplifies editing views. Non-floating windows adopt a modern title bar style, replacing the legacy blue bar.

The Master Volume is now applied at the end of the audio chain for consistent levels and full-signal master effects.

Tablature now includes a “Save bends when saving XML” option for improved compatibility with PG Music tools. Plus, you can instantly match all track heights with a simple Ctrl-release after resizing, and Add2 chords from MGU/SGU files are now fully supported... and more!

Get started today—first-time packages start at just $49.

Already using PowerTracks Pro Audio? Upgrade for as little as $29 and enjoy the latest improvements!

Order now!

Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows Special Offers End Tomorrow (January 15th, 2026) at 11:59 PM PST!

Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, January 15, 2026!

We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!

Version 2026 introduces a modernized GUI redesign across the program, with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, and a new Dark Mode option. There’s also a new side toolbar for quicker access to commonly used windows, and the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, making it easier to customize your workspace.

Another exciting new addition is the new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. You can view the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to process an entire track or focus on specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.

There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!

Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Windows to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!

Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade during our special, you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK of exciting new add-ons.

If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!

Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® Special Offers Extended Until January 15, 2026!

Good news! You still have time to upgrade to the latest version of Band-in-a-Box® for Windows® and save. Our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® special now runs through January 15, 2025!

We've packed Band-in-a-Box® 2026 with major new features, enhancements, and an incredible lineup of new content! The program now sports a sleek, modern GUI redesign across the entire interface, including updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, a new dark mode option, and more. The brand-new side toolbar provides quicker access to key windows, while the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, creating a flexible, clutter-free workspace. We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio into MIDI so you can view it in notation or play it back as MIDI. You can process an entire track (all pitched instruments and drums) or focus on individual parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!

There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.

When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PST on January 15th, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.

Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® today! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.

Happy New Year!

Thank you for being part of the Band-in-a-Box® community.

Wishing you and yours a very happy 2026—Happy New Year from all of us at PG Music!

Forum Statistics
Forums57
Topics86,093
Posts800,154
Members40,033
Most Online44,367
Mar 4th, 2026
Newest Members
Matt1575, Christian210, jaycallahanart, roshan2121, Din
40,033 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 139
rsdean 97
DC Ron 88
WaoBand 77
DrDan 59
Today's Birthdays
jamline, JazzMAn68
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5