Aha! That makes perfect sense! I suppose I should have known that after all these years, but one learns something new every day. Thanks much!
So, the plot thickens. I opened the exact same Finale file and tried playback on my other computer - a newer MacBook Pro, 10.14.5. Computer only - no midi connections. Playback worked fine! This in...
When I open the file, the "through Audio Units" is selected, however, I changed it to play through Midi. The silent playback result is the same with both options.
Thanks so much for the response! I’m guessing you use a PC - my Audio Setup interface doesn’t look like this, however I poked around and tried to make sure settings were consistent. I did finall...
Just realized I didn't specify my audio units!. For input I use an old Yamaha P-80, and I have always used playback through the computer. No other audio units involved.