Joel,

Just to clarify....

When I asked, earlier in the thread, if the songs were MIDI-based or Realtracks, you replied with the following:-

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The songs I'm playing are almost all from Internet downloads. The downloads are older files, and are all MIDI. I previously played (or downloaded and not played previously) the songs through BIAB version 2010.

When I open these files in my 2018 version, BIAB suggests substituting RealTracks for MIDI, for better sound quality. I've been clicking on those messages to accept the upgrade from MIDI to RealTracks, and saving the changed files when I'm done with them.

I have a handful of songs that I created with 2018, and a couple with BIAB 2010. Most are downloads though.


Was it a downloaded file that caused the issue?

Downloading and running internet MIDI files in BIAB can sometimes cause freezes or even a sound that plays and drones on non-stop. This is why BIAB has a "PANIC!" button (see the image below -- if you need to switch screen views to access this option use CTRL+T; the shortcut is F12). This sometimes fixes the problems, sometimes not.

Also, when you mention that...

"BIAB suggests substituting RealTracks for MIDI, for better sound quality. I've been clicking on those messages to accept the upgrade from MIDI to RealTracks, and saving the changed files when I'm done with them."

...it is possible that you are not hearing those Realtrack generations. When one loads a MIDI into BIAB, all the tracks are loaded onto either the Melody track or the Soloist track as a mulitrack MIDI file. The other tracks in BIAB are reserved by BIAB for creating backings; they have nothing to do with loading MIDI files. When an external MIDI is loaded, though, by default, BIAB automatically disables styles. So unless you have enabled Styles after loading the MIDI file, you will not hear BIAB's accompaniment play.

I learnt along time ago that MIDI files on the 'net are hit and miss because I have no idea if the person who assembled the file was a MIDI expert or a MIDI novice. While these files can provide excellent starting places for songs, some MIDI files are definitely problematic and seem to be created by people who have no understanding of the ins and outs of MIDI.

Regards,
Noel

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