2011 (Windows)

Chapter 11: MIDI File Enhancements 51
Chapter 11: MIDI File Enhancements
MIDI File support has been enhanced to support both Type 0 and Type 1
MIDI files as well as Karaoke files and General MIDI lyrics. There is also
more control over what is saved to your MIDI file.
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“Save as Type 0 MIDI”
file is now supported. You can save in Type 1
or Type 0 MIDI files. Type 0 MIDI files are a single track MIDI file
(containing all of the parts), and are used by many hardware modules and
other devices that play MIDI files, because they are simpler to play (since
they only have 1 track).
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“Save as Karaoke MIDI file”
is now supported. Karaoke files (.KAR)
are a special type of MIDI file that contain text events for the lyrics and a
specific order for the tracks.
To save a MIDI file as a Type 0 or Karaoke file, press the MIDI file button,
and choose the desired MIDI File Type (type 0, type 1 or Karaoke).
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“Save Lyrics in GM format”
is now an option. The GM specification
has agreed upon specific requirements for writing lyrics in MIDI files,
which are now supported, so that lyrics that you save in Band-in-a-Box
should show up identically in other MIDI programs.
To set this option, choose Opt. | Preferences and set the Write Lyrics in: GM
format or PG Music format. We recommend the GM format.