Unlike Charlie, drag and drop is not the first method I think about when moving files. However, after his response to this question I agree using drag and drop is likely an easier and more intuitive way to get midi files into Band-in-a-Box (BiaB).

Open an instance of Band-in-a-Box and the Windows File Manager.

Navigate to a midi file then click and hold to select the file.

Drag and drop the midi file anywhere within the chord sheet. Windows File Manager minimizes and BiaB opens the "Import or open Filename.MID" window. (First Screen shot)

You are asked "Would you like to import the file into your current song? ... " Click the Yes button. (Second screen shot)

BiaB opens the "Import MIDI File: Filename.MID" window. (Third Screen shot) Let's take a closer look at this window as there is a lot going on.

First notice that for each of the five tracks (My midi file has five tracks. You'll likely have a different number of tracks) Destination Tracks are automatically assigned to a Utility Track.

Secondly notice that the Utility Track #1 label has white script while the other Utility Track labels have yellow script. That is because in my midi file the data intended for track 1 is the song name so there is no track 1 midi data. The other tracks contain midi data so the track names are yellow.

Click the OK button.

Select the generate and play button. Open the Notation window and navigate to whichever Utility Track you wish to view.

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I'll defer to Bob Calver and justanoldmuso to provide RealBand step-by-step instructions.

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