Rikki,

After I inherited a Windows 7 laptop from my husband, I tried out my old copy of Bandstand which I had otherwise stopped using. To my pleasant surprise it does a lot better on my "new" computer than it ever did before. I just run it standalone with virtual cables (Midi Yoke works, Mide Maple doesn't). I have a vague memory of some folks having problems with BIAB and the VST/DXI versions and I think there are tips somewhere on this site.

You can get a copy on e-bay right now for $50. I found NI's registration procedure a little cumbersome, but since Bandstand is now a legacy product, there doesn't seem to be any limit on the number of installs.

If you do get Bandstand, be sure to get the Quickloid preset that's still available on NI's website. Run that first thing when you open up the program. It takes a few minutes but it's worth it. Otherwise, Bandstand takes "forever" to load the sounds for each song.

Here's a link for the Quickload preset:

http://www.nativeinstruments.de/forum/showthread.php?t=47160

Susan