Darn, I've tried all suggestions and then some. Still no count-in sound.

The good news (LOL) is that the metronome sound does start after the count-in.

Anyway, I'm open to any other suggestions.

I do have a Korg PA 800 connected to computer VIA USB. It plays the soft synths fine in Sonar. Haven't necessarily tried it in RB.

Thanks,
Sam