Importing XML files

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midiw
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Importing XML files

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Only very recently i have been saving XML files created in Mac Band-in-a-Box® 2017 for sharing with other Mac Band-in-a-Box® users.

I have not used the importing feature in Digital Performer of OMF/AAF and Final cut Pro 7 XML ( although i do have that programme )because i do not fully understand how or what i should do. And when i try just end up in frustration with nothing to show for the time spent.

How do i import an XML file in Mac Digital Performer 9.51 ?
Mac OS: Mojave
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Re: Importing XML files

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midiw wrote:...
How do i import an XML file in Mac Digital Performer 9.51 ?
You can’t. DP 9 exports only. I am hoping that import gets added to DP 10.

You can export MusicXML to Logic Pro X, then export those tracks as audio and MIDI in a way that DP can use.
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Re: Importing XML files

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Thank you for taking time to read and respond to my question.

Also, thank you for the information/confirmation that DP 9 can not import XML files .

I will use your work around solution/suggestion using Logic Pro X .
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Re: Importing XML files

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It’s a bit of a kludge but works if you aren’t too ambitious.

I found it easier to export audio and MIDI depending on the track, then building it up in DP. I have BIAB 2017 Audiophile.
DP 11.31; 828mkII FW, micro lite, M4, MTP/AV USB Firmware 2.0.1
2023 Mac Studio M2 8TB, 192GB RAM, OS Sonoma 14.5 b4, USB4 8TB external, M-Audio AIR 192|14, Mackie ProFxv3 6/10/12; 2012 MBPs Catalina, Mojave
IK-NI-Izotope-PSP-Garritan-Antares, LogicPro X, Finale 27.4, Dorico 5.2, Notion 6, Overture 5, TwistedWave, DSP-Q 5, SmartScore64 Pro, Toast 20 Pro
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