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Hello. I am brand new to Band-In-A-Box and this forum. After getting the software, I wrote this song, generated it, sang on the track and posted it - all this past weekend. This amazing software helped me to express myself in a way that I just couldn't have alone. Here is a link to the song: Paralyzed This song is about those moments when we know we should be doing something, but we just can't do it. Can you relate? All the music was generated by Band-In-A-Box and I recorded the singing. I was going to record a guitar part, but I really like the way the song came out and I don't want to ruin it I welcome all feedback and I hope you enjoy it! Adam ****** Song Summary ************* Style is _THRASH1.STY (Thrash Guitars x2 (85 RS)) RealTracks in style: ~~388:Bass, Electric, Metal Ev 120 RealTracks in style: ~~405:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 639:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockThrash Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 642:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockThrashHollow Ev 085 RealDrums in style: RockThrashHalfTimeEv16^1-a:Snare, Bell Ride , b:Snare, Crash Ride *******************
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Welcome to the forum Adam!! Interesting song. I think you did a very good job with it. The music really captures the feel that I think you're going for-the chaos of modern life. I have two suggestions which I feel would improve the presentation: 1) put some reverb (ambience/echo) on the vocal (which is well done), and 2) I would not repeat the chorus music/lyrics twice each time but only once. I think the song is well done! Take care. Greg
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Welcome Adam,
As you say, BIAB is a great software, and for your first mix on it and your firt post on this forum I think it's promising.
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Hi Adam,
welcome to the forum. Nice first post. Really rocking. I get the vocals only on the left channel. Did you do that on purpose?
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Welcome, Adam!
Nice job of capturing the "feel of metal" in this song. The instrument mix is well done. As Greg said, it would sound good to have a big reverb on your vocal - and move it center (as Guenter noted).
For a metal song, it is quite catchy - it's still bouncing around my head!
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Hey Greg - I appreciate the feedback. I'll try to use some reverb and I will also play around with cutting some of the chorus repeats and see how it turns out.
Thanks! Adam
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Welcome, Adam!
Nice job of capturing the "feel of metal" in this song. The instrument mix is well done. As Greg said, it would sound good to have a big reverb on your vocal - and move it center (as Guenter noted).
For a metal song, it is quite catchy - it's still bouncing around my head!
floyd Welcome to the forums! This is a really good first song! I agree with Floyd. {edit} I think this proves that BiaB is not only just for jazz and country!
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I just posted a selfie and all of the responses were get well soon!
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Thanks Guenter. I'd like to say there was some creative reason for having the vocals only on the left channel, but the reality is I have no idea why that happened!
I am using an Alesis iO2 Express audio interface and I did record it on the left input. Not sure if it was a setting on there or in BIAB (or some incompatibility or conflict of settings). I'll do some more digging and see if I can figure it out...
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Thanks guys - it is really encouraging to get such a warm welcome and to get all of this feedback!
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Thanks guys - it is really encouraging to get such a warm welcome and to get all of this feedback! This is one of the friendliest sites on the Internet. It consists of pro and beginner musicians and BiaB users. Plus all are willing to share their experiences and help trouble shoot any problem you may have. So if you need help and/or direction just feel free to ask.
I just posted a selfie and all of the responses were get well soon!
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Welcome to the forum, Adam!
Great job for a first post! Like Floyd said, it gets stuck in your head. I agree your vocals could use some reverb, and should be placed in the center of the mix. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
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I just spoke with BIAB Tech Support and they very quickly figured out why the vocals only came out on the left channel. I needed to set the audio track type to Mono. Something about the integration with my audio interface. Unfortunately I can't fix the existing track unless I use some other software, so I will have to re-record it.
Lesson learned!
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Maybe I will leave the chorus repeating (someone had suggested cutting the repeat in the chorus) - I think it is good that it is getting stuck in your head Thanks Steve!
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Hi Adam and welcome to the forum!
Glad you figured out how to get your vocals centered. I enjoyed your song very much. I like the length of your chorus, I'd suggest rewriting to change a few words or a line instead of just repeating the same whole thing twice or shortening it.
I can’t move, I know I should; If I could break it then I would I can’t move I’m paralyzed; I wish I had an alibi I can’t ____, I _____________; If I ___________________________ I can’t move I’m paralyzed; I wish I had an alibi
Just a thought. Use or toss.
Looking forward to hearing more from you.
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Adam, This amazing software helped me to express myself in a way that I just couldn't have alone. That's BIAB for you. Welcome, what a good first post! I enjoyed that a lot; all it needs now is a guitar solo. I would leave the chorus repeating as it sticks in the listener's mind. I wound the volume up; opened the doors and gave the neighbours the opportunity to listen also and no complaints LOL so far! I look forward to the next post, now you have sorted the vocal problem. Alyn
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Hi Adam,
welcome to the forum. Nice first post. Really rocking. I get the vocals only on the left channel. Did you do that on purpose?
Guenter Guenter said it very well. Welcome and please update thread when you remix. Nice song! J&B
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Welcome to the forum. As others noted, this is a nice first post. Looking forward to hearing more from you soon.
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Adam, Welcome to the forum. Nice introductory tune. Like the others, I look forward to hearing more.
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Adam, I really like this. If you pan the vocal to the center I would like it even more. I also think it is quite catchy. Good job, Tom
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