Hello Howard B, Welcome to the forum and (soon) to Band-in-a-Box or BiaB for short.

Did you order the Mac or Windows version of Band-in-a-Box? There are differences between the two programs so the information is useful when we are answering questions.

Also, make sure to create an account with PG Music and register your product. Registration provides you with the security of online access to installation files and makes you eligible for reduced pricing during PG Music sale events.

Both versions of BiaB offer an Output Chords to External Device setting that enables BiaB to reserve a midi channel that will output root chords to an external device however the steps to access the setting differs between the two programs.


Jim Fogle - 2024 BiaB (1111) RB (5) Ultra+ PAK
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