Hey Mel,

I've been complaining about uneven midi in BIAB for years. My first version of BIAB was on Atari and the midi timing was SO good. I've never gotten that in later PC versions. Many people say they don't notice it, but I do and it really bugs me. So, here are a few tips I've put together that really help me>

1. MME is fine for putting chords in, printing lead sheets, auditioning songs etc. However, when it comes time to record midi parts (melody or solo) Good solid ASIO drivers are a must. This is pretty much the only way to get latency down below 12 ms.

2. Make sure you prep your computer for digital/midi recording. Internet services off, Virus programs disabled, Also make sure you go to your "My Computer" icon, right click, choose properties and then click the "Advanced" tab. Go to the "Visual Effects" tab, then choose "Adjust for best performance". Then click the "Advanced" tab and check "Background Services". This is the service that is used by ASIO. Also, make sure your HD is defraged. A good Registry cleanup program is a good idea.

3. No matter what interface you are using, it's always a good idea to search their website for the latest driver. BEFORE you install it, see if they have a User Forum, similar to this one. Look for Threads dealing with Drivers, or look up your model, see if anyone has had problems with the new driver. Make sure you know how to roll back the driver IF it is doing something bad to your system.

Finally, for those of you who still think the timing in BIAB is great, drop your BIAB midi file into your sequencer. Then choose a light quantize notes setting, you will be surprised how much tighter your song is!
Ed