B-Beat and Cantabile connection over midi

[So_Godly]

Hi folks,

I purchased B-Beat player, an all in on system that can do pretty much the same as Cantabile in a basic way, but more secure.
I’m trying to switch the songs and have them synced.
I’ve read here some info.

Select any song, any time via MIDI?

I have seen info on this on previous posts, but I’d like to get into more specifics if I may. Is it possible to load songs using an external device sending MIDI messages, outside of a setlist? Perhaps one could prefix each song with a number for example, or ?? What CC command options are available in C3 (if the above is possible) to do this? Or are we restricted to just the 128 program change messages? Thanks EDIT: Reason for this is I have several hundred songs that I rotate using the iPa…

Now, On what channel should I send my midi PC and where can I define this?

[So_Godly]

Any help here?

[vassaux]

Torsten has created a MIDI over ethernet package that may be of some help. You can send the program change from a different software, like Logic, into Cantabile to change songs. I use it in Cantabile to change the lyrics prompter screen for the singer. The system can do different banks or sets of songs to exceed the 128 programs barrier.

[So_Godly]

Thx, so basicly, on what channel can I send the program changes for the songs and parts? Can I change this channel?

[dave_dore]

For Cantabile song selection via MIDI PG change you need to use bindings so you can use any MIDI channel by setting it in the Source area of the binding (to match your controller MIDI send channel) and setting the song or parts change you desire in the target area of the binding.

[So_Godly]

Thx for the help !
So maybe something like this?

[dave_dore]

Yep, that would work but i see you have it in a rack. You could also place it in the background rack and use the direct port from your B-Beat player you set up in options for the source. e.g.