Hi Larry,

Here's a thread that explains what to do.

... how to set up OmniSynth for General Midi

Scroll down to a post from Jim111, he explains it.

It sounds quite a bit more complicated that it actually turns out to be.

Essentially, if you navigate to C:\Program Files\IK Multimedia\Instruments\OmniSynth 2, you'll find a folder called "GM Prog Chng Bank". This folder contains the midi maps for general midi. Jim suggests copying these to x:\bb as it makes them easier to find because one of the maps needs to be loaded each time BIAB is started.

To load a map ...

1. Click on the VSTi button. (If you cannot see this displayed, click on the >> to the right of the yellow cross to view icons that are not on the menu bar.)



2. Click on "Load Default Synth" (1); the dropdown sythn menu (2); select SampleTank (3).



3. When SampleTank loads, click on "Program CH" (1) and then select "Open Map" (2).



4. Now navigate to the map files at C:\Program Files\IK Multimedia\Instruments\OmniSynth 2 and select either one of the STMP files. (It's definitely easier to fine the files if they are copied to x:\bb.)



That's it.

Open one of the midi-only styles in BIAB and double-check that SampleTank is indeed now operating as a GM synth.

All the best,
Noel

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