James,

When you mention about the MIDI-only style droning on in the background, try pressing F12 -- this is called "Panic" and it usually stops strange MIDI happenings. (See the image below. If your BIAB desktop looks different from mine, press CTRL+T to toggle between desktop views.)

Also, if you save your setup under "Options | Save preferences as..." it will create a file that you can reload in using "Options | Open preferences file..." to get back your old preferences. Just remember the name of the file.

I usually save setup files with the date as part of the name. For example "22Dec2019.BBW" -- once the preferences file is saved, you are safe to reset to factory settings. Use the top choice first (i.e. the MOST option).

Alternatively, if F12 works and you can live with your system as is, then there is no need to do any more.

Regards,
Noel

Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in)
PANIC.JPG (39.62 KB, 110 downloads)
MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2025