2012 (Macintosh)

Chapter 6: Band-in-a-Box PowerGuide 82
Send GM mode at startup
For sound modules that are GM compatible, this command will ensure that the
module is ready to accept GM-specific MIDI data such as Bank, Controller, and
Patch information.
Send GS Mode On at startup
For sound modules that are GS compatible, this command will ensure that the
module is ready to accept GS-specific MIDI data such as Bank, Controller, and
Patch information.
Note: Many newer modules/keyboards made by Roland and others can take
advantage of the extra parameters and features found in the GS mode. We
recommend using this mode rather than the GM mode if your synth supports it.
Similarly, many newer Yamaha modules/keyboards support the XG specification. If
your synth supports this mode, we recommend using it in order to access more
parameters and patches than the GM standard provides. Some Yamaha XG
modules/keyboards can also be set to work in GS mode, if desired.
Send XG Mode On at startup
For sound modules that are XG compatible, this command will ensure that the
module is ready to accept XG-specific MIDI data such as Bank, Controller, and
Patch information.
Turn External Keyboard’s Local On at end of session
Normally while using Band-in-a-Box the “local-off” setting for your MIDI
keyboard is best, since the THRU part will be coming from Band-in-a-Box and
you don't want to hear your MIDI keyboard doubling the notes that are being
played. However, when you exit Band-in-a-Box, you might want the “local on”
setting for your synthesizer turned back on. This option defaults to true.
OK to beep with messages
Now that computers have better speaker systems, a simple “beep” when an
incorrect key is pressed can seem loud enough to “wake your neighbors.”
Setting the “silent beep” option allows Band-in-a-Box to visually flash the
window title bar to get your attention, instead of generating an audible “beep.”
OK to prompt to reduce/expand
If a style is changed with a different feel (16th notes instead of 8th notes), Band-
in-a-Box will automatically offer to expand or reduce the duration of the chords,
and change the tempo to accommodate the new style. This also works as the
song is playing.
Lowest Bass Note (E2 = default)
Styles will normally play bass notes (down to the low E) if the pattern won't go
below a low E. This happens with all styles automatically, but there is also an
option to set the lowest bass note real low so you can get a low C if you want to!
My soundcard or MIDI doesn't have brushes – remap them