Isnāt this the differentiator between beat buddy and a drum machine - the fact that you can modify the song you are playing in real time by choosing when to transition, otherwise a backing track will suffice.
Want to extend the solo, add another verse , make a mistake, you canāt do that with a midi track but you can with a real drummer and you can with beat buddy. Spend some time learning how to use the beat buddy as itās really meant to be used and you will definitely be rewarded.
I user Guitar Pro tracks when practicing and learning songs so the beat buddy is only needed if I want to play a song live ( without a drummer or in rehearsals when the drummer doesnāt show up ). Guitar Pro songs can be exported as MIDI and I can choose which tracks are exported but I canāt see myself ever exporting the drum track to load as an OPx in the beat buddy, I might as well just use the laptop for that.
Add a MIDI controller if you want more control over the BB the MIDI Maestro or go all out and add the AEROS loop station. I use an Morning star MC6 that Iāve had for ages and it is so simple to switch between drum patterns at will, both controllers MM and the MC6 allow 6 presets ( drum patterns ) on a single screen.