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One specific question is, Why doesn't VSC-DXi, or Forte DXi show up in the Midi Output Driver window, or are they supposed to, and is that what I would use there?



The MIDI Output Driver Window is only for "non-DXi (or VSTi)" MIDI solutions. This could be a physical hardware MIDI Output driver (if wishing to use external hardware MIDI synth) or it could be one of the "earlier" developed software MIDI synths of the type which would be included in that list, if installed.

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I see it there in some screenshots. I have been selecting the Tascam driver for input and output device, but I do have "Use VST/DXi synths" checked and I think that means I don't really need a Midi Output driver anyway, and I do want to use the VST-DXi synths.



In this scenario you should also highlight (select) the Microsoft MIDI Synth in the window. But if you want to be able to play the keyboard and hear the DXi synth, such as the VSC/DXi, do not check the "Route MIDI Thru to MIDI Driver" right below. Checking that will bypass use of DXi synth for only the Thru channel in BB, which is the channel your external keyboard will be on.

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The only thing available to select for Midi Input is the Tascam, that's OK. The only things selectable for Midi Output are; No Midi Sound Out, MS Midi Mapper, MS GS Wavetable Synth, and the Tascam US-122L. I never have been able to determine what I should select in the Synthesizer/Soundcard window, but Coyote Forte DXi, CoyoteWT DXi, and Roland VSC-DXi are available for selection. What should be selected there?



MS GS Wavetable Synth would be best in this case. NEVER select the doggone "MS MIDI Mapper" which "lets Windoze decide what is best" - just ignore that one and be happy.

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I have selected GM2 and ASIO Always On.



Those are both correct settings.

Be advised that there may be one more issue - when first opening BiaB, if you haven't hit "PLAY" at least once, you may not be able to hear your controller keyboard play in realtime yet. Just hit Play, let a song start and then hit Stop. That is usually enough to get the softsynth's "attention" and then you can play and hear the notes.
Could you please help me here?


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