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DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? #725861 07/28/22 09:58 PM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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OP megamads Apprentice M Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 106 Denmark	Can I change this? I need to generate midi files for use in Logic... :-) ma BIAB since 2010 Catalina (10.15.7) iMac (27", late 2013), 32 GB. BIAB 2022, installed on internal HD; Logic proX; EZdrummer; Spark; Synfire; Suggester . Musicians Institute (GIT) 1991; Conservatory of Southern Denmark 2000.

Re: DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? megamads #725884 07/29/22 02:01 AM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 12,229 Wauconda	What you describe must be a BIAB 2019 thing, cause current version provides full MIDI access. Do you know how to access the MIDI in the BIAB-VST GUI? BIAB – 2025, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, 1TB WD Black NVMe SSD, 2TB WDC Blue SSD, 1TB WD Blue, 2 TB SK NVMe, 6 TB External, Motu Audio Express 6x6

Re: DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? megamads #726207 07/31/22 11:35 PM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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OP megamads Apprentice M Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 106 Denmark	Hi Dan I just purchased the 2022 update and activated it also... No, I don't think I know how to access the MIDI in VST interface....? :-) mads a Last edited by megamads; 07/31/22 11:35 PM. BIAB since 2010 Catalina (10.15.7) iMac (27", late 2013), 32 GB. BIAB 2022, installed on internal HD; Logic proX; EZdrummer; Spark; Synfire; Suggester . Musicians Institute (GIT) 1991; Conservatory of Southern Denmark 2000.

Re: DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? megamads #726218 08/01/22 03:07 AM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 12,229 Wauconda	Sorry, can't speak to Mac or Logic since I am on PC/Reaper. The key is dragging the buttons from the VST GUI to the tracks in the DAW. Drag and Drop the yellow MIDI Button will move the midi data. Or drag and drop the yellow WAV button will bring the rendered wav associated with the midi. In the case of a Real Track you can drag and drop either the Green WAV or the Orange Chart for the transcribed MIDI. A blue MST is the way to go when possible for the best MIDI experience. Does that help? Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) BIAB-VST GUI.JPG (99.77 KB, 72 downloads) BIAB – 2025, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, 1TB WD Black NVMe SSD, 2TB WDC Blue SSD, 1TB WD Blue, 2 TB SK NVMe, 6 TB External, Motu Audio Express 6x6

Re: DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? DrDan #726222 08/01/22 03:43 AM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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OP megamads Apprentice M Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 106 Denmark	Hi Dan Things usually works the way you describe. However, when using the "_chords4.sty" (which is a dummy (midi) style for making midi chord tracks in my DAW) this midi file suddenly appears as wav files in the VST GUI when generated...??? How and why do BIAB create wav-files from the original midi fil? :-) mads Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) Skærmbillede 2022-08-01 kl. 15.31.34.png (332.19 KB, 67 downloads) BIAB since 2010 Catalina (10.15.7) iMac (27", late 2013), 32 GB. BIAB 2022, installed on internal HD; Logic proX; EZdrummer; Spark; Synfire; Suggester . Musicians Institute (GIT) 1991; Conservatory of Southern Denmark 2000.

Re: DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? megamads #726234 08/01/22 05:44 AM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,191 Hamlin NY	Have you tried generate/custom/MIDI only? That has worked for me. Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) MIDI.jpg (100.19 KB, 64 downloads) Whenever I get something stuck in the back of my throat, I dislodge it by drinking a beer. It's called the Heineken Maneuver. 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? megamads #726240 08/01/22 06:09 AM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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OP megamads Apprentice M Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 106 Denmark	Hi MarioD I just tried. It's still generating wav files only...:-(.... ??? ma BIAB since 2010 Catalina (10.15.7) iMac (27", late 2013), 32 GB. BIAB 2022, installed on internal HD; Logic proX; EZdrummer; Spark; Synfire; Suggester . Musicians Institute (GIT) 1991; Conservatory of Southern Denmark 2000.

Re: DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? megamads #726241 08/01/22 06:13 AM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 12,229 Wauconda	Here is what I get in Reaper with that same style. It is exactly as I would expect. A single piano midi with the style mix rendered to .wav. I see I have a more update version?? Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) Capture.JPG (96.37 KB, 58 downloads) BIAB – 2025, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, 1TB WD Black NVMe SSD, 2TB WDC Blue SSD, 1TB WD Blue, 2 TB SK NVMe, 6 TB External, Motu Audio Express 6x6

Re: DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? megamads #726242 08/01/22 06:19 AM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 12,229 Wauconda	Hold it.... when I actually Generate this file it tends to get a little crazy... A new Piano wav file is created on a different track and a midi drum track appears. And, the midi file for the original piano is now gone. I am afraid I am not helping.... Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) Capture.JPG (108.49 KB, 56 downloads) BIAB – 2025, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, 1TB WD Black NVMe SSD, 2TB WDC Blue SSD, 1TB WD Blue, 2 TB SK NVMe, 6 TB External, Motu Audio Express 6x6

Re: DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? megamads #726246 08/01/22 07:18 AM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,191 Hamlin NY	Originally Posted By: megamads Hi MarioD I just tried. It's still generating wav files only...:-(.... ??? ma Since it is happening on both Macs and PCs it must be a style problem. Have you tried the MIDI only generation of other styles? If so does it work properly? If it does it must be that style's problem. Whenever I get something stuck in the back of my throat, I dislodge it by drinking a beer. It's called the Heineken Maneuver. 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? megamads #726260 08/01/22 08:55 AM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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OP megamads Apprentice M Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 106 Denmark	You are probably right... :-( Does anyone know how to make a new midi style equivalent to chords4.sty? mads a BIAB since 2010 Catalina (10.15.7) iMac (27", late 2013), 32 GB. BIAB 2022, installed on internal HD; Logic proX; EZdrummer; Spark; Synfire; Suggester . Musicians Institute (GIT) 1991; Conservatory of Southern Denmark 2000.

Re: DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? megamads #726264 08/01/22 10:02 AM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 12,229 Wauconda	Originally Posted By: megamads You are probably right... :-( Does anyone know how to make a new midi style equivalent to chords4.sty? mads a Well no, but I personnally have never needed this style. I may have a work around. My understanding is that the unique characteristic of Style chords4 is that it is midi block chords in root position played in a 4/4 time. When you have any chord progression with any 4/4 style, you can use the "copy chords" to drag to your DAW, and that is exactly what you get in the DAW - block midi chords in root position. It is a bit out of the box, but has always worked for me.

Re: DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? DrDan #726267 08/01/22 10:13 AM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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OP megamads Apprentice M Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 106 Denmark	How do I 'copy chords'? ma BIAB since 2010 Catalina (10.15.7) iMac (27", late 2013), 32 GB. BIAB 2022, installed on internal HD; Logic proX; EZdrummer; Spark; Synfire; Suggester . Musicians Institute (GIT) 1991; Conservatory of Southern Denmark 2000.

Re: DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? megamads #726270 08/01/22 10:35 AM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 12,229 Wauconda	Two ways both give you the same results. From BIAB Options\Preferences\Output Chords\ check the box for "Output Chords" and choose options which you want. Once that is on, Go to .MID Icon on Main Screen and this will save the block chords to file or clipboard. Then input midi into you DAW in any way that works for you. From BIAB-VST Select the C7 Icon. R-Click for Setting options and then Drag and drop to a track in your DAW. Done Remember, I am a Reaper user. Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) Capture.JPG (68.47 KB, 39 downloads) BIAB – 2025, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, 1TB WD Black NVMe SSD, 2TB WDC Blue SSD, 1TB WD Blue, 2 TB SK NVMe, 6 TB External, Motu Audio Express 6x6

Re: DAW plug-in only generates WAV file, no midi file? megamads #726303 08/01/22 09:37 PM Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
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OP megamads Apprentice M Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 106 Denmark	It works perfect :-) Thanks, Dan and Dmario mads a BIAB since 2010 Catalina (10.15.7) iMac (27", late 2013), 32 GB. BIAB 2022, installed on internal HD; Logic proX; EZdrummer; Spark; Synfire; Suggester . Musicians Institute (GIT) 1991; Conservatory of Southern Denmark 2000.

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