GarageBand FAQ: Chaning SoundBAnks with a 49e

Q. How can I select alt SoundBanks in SF2s for use in Apple's GarageBand with my M-Audio Keystation 49e MIDI Controller?
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A. From the M-Audio Keystation 49e manual

Bank LSB and Bank MSB
Program Changes are the most commonly used messages to change instruments and voices. However, the number of instruments accessible using Program Changes is limited to 128. Since some devices have more than 128 voices, they require a different method to access these extra voices. Generally, these devices use Bank LSB and Bank MSB messages, The Keystation 49e can accomplish these changes in two ways and they aredesccribed following:

1. Incremental/Decremental Bank LSB and Bank MSB Change:

Press the Advanced Functions button.
Press the black key above G1 (named G# 1).
Now the Octave “+” and “-” keys can be used to change the program.
Press “+” and continue to play notes until you find the instrument you want.

2. Using the Quick Select Method:

Press the Advanced Functions button.
Press the black key above G4 (named G# 4), or A$ (named A# 4), representing Bank LSB or Bank MSB respectively.
Press keys C4, then E3 then C5. This enters the combination: “3,” “2,” “ENTER.” Alternatively, you can use the “+” and “-” buttons to change the value, and then press “ENTER.”
As with Program change, if the Octave “+” and “-” keys are selected to vary the Bank LSB or MSB number (Method 1), the lights above the buttons will not change, since it is not possible to have a Bank with a negative value. Pressing both the “+” and “-” buttons together will recall Bank 0.

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