Does your Alesis HR-16 have a MIDI IN port? A MIDI IN port is needed to accept incoming MIDI data.

Also, your computer must have a MIDI OUT port. Most newer computers do not have MIDI ports. However, inexpensive generic, or a little bit higher cost name brand, USB to MIDI convertors are available online and many music stores.

Assuming your Alesis HR-16 has a MIDI IN port and your computer has a MIDI OUT port the Band-in-a-Box program DOES have the capability to send MIDI data to hardware outside your computer.


Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK
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