thanks for the replies...
I have the windows version and I'm fairly familiar with midi.
I've tried loading my midi file into realband and the channels are separated but I cant figure out how to change my channel 10 gm drums to realdrums sounds. the only way I can see how to use realdrums in realband is to render them on a empty track which doesn't follow the midi info for the channel 10 drums at all.

when ever I use the import midi file in biab it changes the file to what ever style is loaded which is not good either

in biab I can not change my channel 10 gm drums to realdrums. on the right side mixer view I can select the drop down menu, select realdrums and select which ever drumset I chose but after hitting ok nothing changes. it still shows my standard midi drum kit

what am I doing wrong?
thanks for any help
Tim