I just purchased BIAB for Mac OS. I have it set up with my Yamaha keyboard. I can see the keyboard input on the "thru" track of the mixer and I am able to change instrument patches. When I play the track I can hear my playing however when I try to record the song with my playing, my midi input doesn't record. What am I doing wrong?
Welcome to the forum. I will let a Mac user answer, and that's good you identified right away you are using a Mac. On the Windows version, the external MIDI keyboard does use the Thru patch, so I don't know the answer.
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However, I have never tried to record Midi in BB. I always use BB to write the song and between BB & Real Band (RB) I generate tracks which I then export to my DAW. (Note: I understand that RB is not included in the Mac version) I record the midi in my DAW where everything is visible and works like it's supposed to work. That's where I also record audio of my own making.
As side note.... While BB can record audio, and the new version now has more user tracks, I have never been a fan of using BB to record audio. Simple reason is I can edit the audio so much easier in my DAW.
I'm a firm believer in using the proper and best tool for the job. Hence the reason I do it the way I do it. BB/RB helps the writing and track creation work..... Sonar does the DAW/mixing thing really well.
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The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
However, I have never tried to record Midi in BB. I always use BB to write the song and between BB & Real Band (RB) I generate tracks which I then export to my DAW. (Note: I understand that RB is not included in the Mac version) I record the midi in my DAW where everything is visible and works like it's supposed to work. That's where I also record audio of my own making.
As side note.... While BB can record audio, and the new version now has more user tracks, I have never been a fan of using BB to record audio. Simple reason is I can edit the audio so much easier in my DAW.
I'm a firm believer in using the proper and best tool for the job. Hence the reason I do it the way I do it. BB/RB helps the writing and track creation work..... Sonar does the DAW/mixing thing really well.
^^^^^^^^^^. This
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A Windows-version reply, hoping that the Mac version is similar, though Matt's answer suggests it may not be.
On Windows, you click the red record button in the transport bar and then select to where to record audio and/or MIDI.
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According to the Mac Manual in Chapter 4, it is the same for Mac and PC.
Here's hoping it really is just that. It would be a pretty reasonable newbie oversight. I guess we'll know soon.
Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful. Kawai MP6, Korg M50, Ui24R, Saffire Pro 40. AVL:MXE Linux; Windows 11; Win8.1: Scarletts BIAB2022 UltraPAK, Reaper, a bunch of stuff.
However, I have never tried to record Midi in BB. I always use BB to write the song and between BB & Real Band (RB) I generate tracks which I then export to my DAW. (Note: I understand that RB is not included in the Mac version) I record the midi in my DAW where everything is visible and works like it's supposed to work. That's where I also record audio of my own making.
As side note.... While BB can record audio, and the new version now has more user tracks, I have never been a fan of using BB to record audio. Simple reason is I can edit the audio so much easier in my DAW.
I'm a firm believer in using the proper and best tool for the job. Hence the reason I do it the way I do it. BB/RB helps the writing and track creation work..... Sonar does the DAW/mixing thing really well.
^^^^^^^^^^. This
I agree!
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