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Re: Coffee And Kaiserschmarrn (with Joliz) rsdean 3 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Andrew, Thanks so much - we both appreciate the kind words. Bob
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Re: Coffee And Kaiserschmarrn (with Joliz) rsdean 3 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Rob, Thank you. We appreciate the kind words and support. Bob
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Re: Some Of These Days (Shelton Brooks 1910) - a jazz standard as my R&B rendition Brno 5 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Thanks. The great feature of this group is, that you find musical details normally listeners won't. Like this rhythm guitar sliding I picked for this one. It encourages to work further arrangements. Useful suggestions too.
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Re: Download speed very low -> Lot of traffic or server issue ? (1.5.2026) Andrew - PG Music 6 hours ago Forum: Help! Tech S.O.S (Off topic) Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Glad that you found a solution. We will investigate it.
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Re: Multiriff Improvement/Replacement JohnJohnJohn 8 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box Wishlist Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Misha, thanks but I'm not sure I'll live long enough to see these things fixed! laugh And I'm in good health and not that old!
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Re: New Operating System for Mac : TAHOE PWolverine 8 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Mike Halloran
Originally Posted by PWolverine
Thats funny, because I don't see anywhere where I asked any question at all. I simply posted that there is a message popping up when you run band in a box - that is a statement, not a question - there was nothing to be answered.
You aren't the only one.
Then maybe learn how to be selective when you are quoting others and responding to posts. I posted a statement, and wasn't replying to anyone, it was a standalone post - it didn't need your comment and it wasn't necessary.
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Re: New Operating System for Mac : TAHOE Mike Halloran 8 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by PWolverine
Thats funny, because I don't see anywhere where I asked any question at all. I simply posted that there is a message popping up when you run band in a box - that is a statement, not a question - there was nothing to be answered.
You aren't the only one.
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Re: New Operating System for Mac : TAHOE Mike Halloran 8 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Bob Em
Yes that's basically my question. Will my 2026 version be updated to work with the next Mac OS, or will I need to purchase another version?
There's a new version every year and you will have the opportunity to upgrade. It is extremely unlikely that 2026 will be updated for a macOS that will not be released till after BIAB 2027 ships. I don't work for PG Music but they haven't done that yet.
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Re: New Operating System for Mac : TAHOE PWolverine 8 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Mike Halloran
Originally Posted by PWolverine
Originally Posted by Mike Halloran
Originally Posted by PWolverine
There is the message popping up now when you start BIAB for the first time - Just did a fresh install of 2023 and updated it up to 2026 and this popped up:
Please scroll up and read my earlier posts on the subject.
I did read the earlier posts, this was not directed at you. Just simply that macOS is now notifying users that the program will stop working in the future. So PG Music may start seeing more inquiries and posts about when will the software be upgraded to Apple Silicon native binaries.
Really? You don't say. I did answer the question in an earlier post.
Thats funny, because I don't see anywhere where I asked any question at all. I simply posted that there is a message popping up when you run band in a box - that is a statement, not a question - there was nothing to be answered.
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Re: New Operating System for Mac : TAHOE Mike Halloran 8 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by PWolverine
Originally Posted by Mike Halloran
Originally Posted by PWolverine
There is the message popping up now when you start BIAB for the first time - Just did a fresh install of 2023 and updated it up to 2026 and this popped up:
Please scroll up and read my earlier posts on the subject.
I did read the earlier posts, this was not directed at you. Just simply that macOS is now notifying users that the program will stop working in the future. So PG Music may start seeing more inquiries and posts about when will the software be upgraded to Apple Silicon native binaries.
Really? You don't say. I did answer the question in an earlier post.
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Re: A very funny song Danny C. 8 hours ago Forum: Off-Topic Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I love it, great song! Take care Mario!
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Re: Multiriff Improvement/Replacement Rustyspoon# 9 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box Wishlist Jump to new postsJump to new posts
John, Here is my take on this. If PGM continues going forward with modernizing program, as it did this year with UI, the whole multiriff / partial regeneration concept is a solid candidate to tackle for 2027. I believe the naughty "selection" behaviour you are describing belongs with another very important group begging to be addressed: navigation/transport, which includes playhead marker, timeline, zoom level consistency, looping and a few others.
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Re: New Operating System for Mac : TAHOE Bob Em 10 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Yes that's basically my question. Will my 2026 version be updated to work with the next Mac OS, or will I need to purchase another version?
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Re: Multiriff Improvement/Replacement JohnJohnJohn 11 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box Wishlist Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Rustyspoon#
What DrDan said. What I am proposing is combining both tools into one and fixing issues, such as repeated segments, unnatural shifts, etc. and integrating it to new UI as non-modal, dockable (or floating) panel. Partial regen was a groundbreaking feature, but it needs more work. ---
Originally Posted by JohnJohnJohn
[quote=Rustyspoon#] Is there some other way to do "Partial Generation" that works better or is more feature rich?
John, yes. Dan mentioned it. Here is a video:
Thanks for the video; that was helpful.
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Re: Multiriff Improvement/Replacement JohnJohnJohn 11 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box Wishlist Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by DrDan
JJJ, did you really not know about Cntrl F8? confused There has been a lot of commentary about this feature, but maybe not in the main forum. It does suffer from one limitation - it does not work on RT's which are 1/2 time or 2x time. Rusty has been pushing that with PGM.
No, Dan, as I might have mentioned before, I avoid most BIAB features because I have fallen down so many dead end rabbitholes with this product that I just don't have the time to waste or remaining hair to pull out for those things. laugh Once the multiriff feature became available (and proved itself to be a worthwhile rabbithole) I mostly decided I was set with BIAB! I choose my RTs, freeze them and then use multiriff to modify the bars that I don't like. Then I export dry and centered and GTFO ASAP to my DAW! I viewed Misha's video and quickly realized why I never even stumbled upon this feature...I have NEVER used the Audio Edit window. But, I decided to give it a try and was immediately annoyed by the interface! I clicked and dragged to select a portion of the timeline and then decided to adjust it a little larger but nope, you have to do it again. Can't just adjust the start/stop markers you've already set, at least I couldn't figure out how. But I can see how this gives greater control over regenerating sections beyond just bars so I guess I see the value. I'll try this more fully on my next song where I need regen.
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Re: Guitar notation/tablature playback Jeff Yankauer 12 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Glad you were able to get it to work using the Microsoft Snipping Tool.
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HOW TO use Snipping Tool to record a Notation Window video (Windows 11). Noel96 Yesterday at 11:59 PM Forum: Post your own Tips and Tricks here Jump to new postsJump to new posts
These instructions are based on Snipping Tool in Windows 11. 1) Open the BIAB Notation Window. 2) Start the Snipping Tool (so that it sits over the top of the BIAB notation.) 3) Select "Video" (#1) and then select "New" (#2). [Linked Image] 4) A small dialogue window will open at the centre-top of the screen. 5) Select "Window" (#3). [Linked Image] 6) Click anywhere in the main window. This will open the "Start" button. 7) Check that the system audio is set to record (#4). [Linked Image] 8) Now click on "Start". A countdown will appear. 9) Start BIAB playing. It will be recorded. 10) Once you have recorded what you want, stop the recording. The option will then appear to open the recording Clipchamp for editing. [Linked Image] 11) Screen recordings are automatically saved in the "Videos/Screen Recordings" folder. [Linked Image] Video file... mp4 video created with Snipping Tool (Windows 11) Regards, --Noel
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Re: Guitar notation/tablature playback Noel96 Yesterday at 11:52 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Jeff, Yesterday, I tried using Microsoft Clipchamp that comes free with Windows 11 to try and record a video of the screen while BIAB was playing. I could not get it to work. The program worked fine for a number of different non-BIAB windows. (This is probably due to me, though, because I had not used the program until yesterday.) Next, I tried recording a video with the snipping tool in Windows 11. This worked fine and captured both the video and the system audio. For Funkifized's information, this is what I did (using Windows 11). 1) Open the BIAB Notation Window. 2) Start the Snipping Tool (so that it sits over the top of the BIAB notation.) 3) Select "Video" (#1) and then select "New" (#2). [Linked Image] 4) A small dialogue window will open at the centre-top of the screen. 5) Select "Window" (#3). [Linked Image] 6) Click anywhere in the main window. This will open the "Start" button. 7) Check that the system audio is set to record (#4). [Linked Image] 8) Now click on "Start". A countdown will appear. 9) Start BIAB playing. It will be recorded. 10) Once you have recorded what you want, stop the recording. The option will then appear to open the recording Clipchamp for editing. [Linked Image] 11) Screen recordings are automatically saved in your "Videos/Screen Recordings" folder. [Linked Image] Video file... mp4 video created with Snipping Tool (Windows 11) Regards, --Noel Audio | My latest song using BIAB (2026) and Synth V’s ‘Ninezero’ vocaloid: Take Today And Make It Mine 
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Re: Hit the Switch MarioD Yesterday at 11:21 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Scott, those were some very impressive chops. The tone and effects on your axe was also very impressive. Great job on both of those. The backing band was perfect also. loved it.
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Re: Is This Funk MarioD Yesterday at 11:14 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by vicarn
Hi Mario. I've not had the training to give a proper opinion but from what I heard out there it sounds very similar. Smooth tune. Vic
Thanx so much Vic.
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Re: Coalescence MarioD Yesterday at 11:13 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by laurent4114
Very nice Mario. The mix of genres is very successful. Laurent
Thanx so much Laurent.
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Re: Coalescence MarioD Yesterday at 11:13 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by BabuMusic
You seem quite comfortable in this mashup of several different genres, Mario. No surprise there. You always manage some fine melody over some extraordinary playing. My favorite in this is the oboe, basson and French horns. Simultaneous support and elevation. Even the bell of the ride fits perfectly, adding that special bit of excitement.
Thanx Marty. I had been working on this one for sometime prior to posting it. It was a bear to mix. I do like messing with mixing genres.
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Re: Coalescence MarioD Yesterday at 11:11 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by DC Ron
Mario, I'm with Bob on this "out of my comfort zone" nonsense. Everything you post is creative, musical and uniquely YOU. This is no exception. Your playing is GREAT (as always) but I'm really struck by the composition and arrangement this time out. Very inventive theme and progression, and most thoroughly enjoyable. Nicely done AGAIN, Maestro. smile
Thanx so much Ron. I'm glad you liked it.
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Re: Multiriff Improvement/Replacement DrDan Yesterday at 11:10 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box Wishlist Jump to new postsJump to new posts
JJJ, did you really not know about Cntrl F8? confused There has been a lot of commentary about this feature, but maybe not in the main forum. It does suffer from one limitation - it does not work on RT's which are 1/2 time or 2x time. Rusty has been pushing that with PGM.
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Re: Coalescence MarioD Yesterday at 11:09 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by rsdean
Mario, I don't think any style of music is out of your comfort zone. This is excellent and perfectly mixed. You have such a command of the wind & breath controllers. Amazing stuff! As always, so nicely done. Bob
Thanx Bob. I am still learning how to effectively use my controllers as each patch has different parameters I can use. Thanx for listening and commenting.
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