Glenn,
I now feel like a cad. Band In A Box and Real Band will not recognize DXi and VSTis in Vista 64 bit. I have Sonar Studio installed on my computer, and have DXis in it, but neither BiAB or RB will see them, so I can't help with the original question. My deepest apologies.

As to the second question, you must know the 'address' of the sounds in the synth, i.e., the program change, bank and bank lsb.

These links are for older versions, but may help you understand the concept somewhat.

http://www.catsmeowcafe.com/patchesini.htm

http://www.catsmeowcafe.com/basicintro.htm
(some of the information here is wrong, but I haven't taken the time to update it and correct it. Again, it refers to an older version)

http://www.catsmeowcafe.com/midibasics.htm

This information may help you somewhat.

Finally, there are already created patch maps on this PG Music page, including one for the XV3080.
http://www.pgmusic.com/support_miscellaneous.htm

Gary


I'm blessed watching God do what He does best. I've had a few rough years, and I'm still not back to where I want to be, but I'm on the way and things are looking far better now than what they were!