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>>>...Thanks, Flatfoot. I wonder whether you can add a bit of info?

1. It just has "USB to Host" - So, would I just connect my laptop via this port and install MIDI drivers onto the laptop in order to use BIAB with the digital piano?

That's right. The Yamaha shows up as an input called "Yamaha USB..." I dont recall having to install MIDI driver. You will need the "Yamaha Musicsoft Downloader" program to communicate from computer to keyboard. it is included with the keyboard.


>>>...2. How do you use BIAB with your digital piano? Do you use the built-in voices of the piano...>>>

Right again. When BiaB works in MIDI mode, it has no sounds of its own. It sends a series of instructions down the USB cable and the sounds of the Yamaha are what you hear.

I have an older laptop that sits on the Yamaha. I use an old version of BiaB since I am not using RealTracksin this setup. I use this combination for piano practice and writing.

I have a whole nother computer, much newer, running Realracks, Sampletank and all the latest stuff. I move the basic BiaB songs from the old laptop to here for adding Realtracks, live instruments and voices, effects and other mastering-type stuff.

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