I'm in central NC so I share your misery. East of Raleigh a few miles. (edit: I might have asked before but where are you located in central NC? I'm in Middlesex)

So regarding the midi thing... Technically, either way should give you the exact same performance specs. One would hope. Personally, I don't think it matters much how you get the midi in as long as it works. I have a few devices that are straight in to the USB port with a cord and some that use the Focusrite interface 5 pin DIN connection. They all work flawlessly and at the same time.

Depending on the version of BB you use.... Just my preference.... I like to use the Real Tracks over the midi tracks. To me, the RTs just sound better. I use midi on drums and piano and occasionally on the bass. And those last two are when I am playing the parts myself. I then use a really nice sampled synth sound library for the instrument sound I want.

Last edited by Guitarhacker; 08/03/21 04:48 AM.
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