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<...snip...> Since you play an instrument, I'm curious about your thoughts on the "10,000 hour rule". Here is what Levitin says. The emerging picture from such studies is that ten thousand hours of practice is required to achieve the level of mastery associated with being a world-class expert – in anything. In study after study of composers, basketball players, fiction writers, ice skaters, concert pianists, chess players, master criminals, and what have you, this number comes up again and again. I don't think we can quantize it like that. Some people can master an instrument in less time than that, and some could probably put twice that amount of time and never master it. We all have different talents and abilities. I've been playing sax since I was a kid, I do this for a living, so I figure I've put a lot of hours at it. Have I mastered it? What does that even mean? I'm very comfortable playing it, it's an extension of me, but I still learn things, too. But that's one of the things I like about it. Although sax is my primary instrument, I also play flute, wind synthesizer, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals in various levels of competency/incompetency. I don't think about mastering any of them. I just play, enjoy what I'm playing, and I also enjoy learning new things about each instrument. One thing I've learned is this: No matter how good you are on your instrument, there is always someone better, and conversely, someone not as good as you. Does that matter to me? Nope, I accept that. Life is too short. I'm having a good time making a living doing music and nothing but mucic. I didn't make the big time and become filthy rich, and the odds are against that happening now, But I live a modest life without a ton of possessions, but no debt, and I'm rich in enjoyable life experiences. I consider myself lucky to be able to do what I love and make it my vocation.
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Noel96 BIAB 2026 (1217) Tried your suggestions .... multi picker library is identical to yours. Any idea why my style picker window is completely different from yours ?
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I especially like how I can direct it to look at a specific install and it will let me know if a file update is available. I run the Install Manager about once a month for just that reason. Once I have everything installed. Will that give any different result rather than to ensure I have the latest software updates installed from the support page?
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I put these together back in July for a TV/film sync opp. Who knows, you might hear these in the background of a holiday show. They wanted a surfing, hang ten sort of groovy let's grab our surfboard kind of thing. Kowabunga dude! Jingle surfing bells We wish you a surfing Christmas Both are 95% BB tracks. No AI was harmed in the creation of the songs. I'm playing the lead guitar and the groovy B3 . The style is one of the several surfing styles Surfs up.
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I've been working at my job for 14 years (X 2000 hrs/yr = 28,000) I must be a world class expert. I think maybe you also have to have a certain knack for something, to begin with, before that 10,000 hrs can start ... otherwise all us old guys would be world class experts  I wouldn't sell yourself short. After 28,000 hrs of doing essentially the same job you probably are a world-class expert. Whether you are recognized as such by society or even your boss is another question Like most rules, the "10,000 hr rule" has value but I'd say, it can't be an absolute rule. I'd guess that some have reached world-class status in less that 10,000 and others required more. The value I take away from this "rule" (even if it has been observed over and over) is that persistense and perseverence is required; I call this a "fire in your belly". Some have it, most don't; indeed, from my observations, most people are flat-out lazy and lethargic when it comes down to it, never accomplishing much in life. But even more than fire is required. I'm probably approaching the 10,000 hr mark on my bass; approx 3 hrs per day over 10 years. BUT I'll never be world-class even though I have a bit of "fire". I'm self-taught and the "practice" I do is far from optimal, plus I started late in life. For neural pathways to really be solidified, the younger the better. Of course, there are exceptions to this too, but I'm not one. In any event, what does it take to become world-class is an interesting question.
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Let me first look at MIDI styles with only GM sounds and a combination with a Supertrack.with Synthmaster pluginn I have already seen an example of first entering a song structure via a chord progression: intro - verse, etc. This requires knowledge of chord functions, and the song structure is based on a 4-bar chord progression in the example. Then there is also the Song Form Maker? Note: it depends all of the choosen style to setup a song template ?
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I got the install to work and I think I did it ok, lol. I would still like the hard drive I ordered, Tuesday it will be three weeks since my order. In forever years this has never happened, unless it has something to do tariffs, which I won't even talk about. I have been with PG Music for over 20 years, all the way back to 3.5 floppy discs, but this is crazy to me. Thanks for all the help and I hope all turns out ok. Thanks for the help which I always get here, and I hope everyone has a happy holiday season. Steve
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Izzy, nice to see you back. Beautiful song, beautifully sung. Nicely produced, too. Really like the piano backing and the use of space in the arrangement. Grief can indeed linger on. Well put. Wishing you and your a joyous Christmas!
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TuneMonger, Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment. I wanted to hear everyone's opinions on Suno, so I posted my first piece using Suno. From my next piece, I plan to go back to using BIAB. I think BIAB still has an advantage if I want to create the piece freely. I am always very encouraged by your kind words. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
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B.D., Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment. And many thanks for listening to both the Suno version and the original version. I am really glad you like both version. I've only just started using Suno, so it's a matter of luck whether the arrangement will turn out well. I am always very encouraged by your kind words. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
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Tom, Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment. And many thanks for listening to both the Suno version and the original version. I've only just started using Suno, I'm still feeling my way around. So it's a matter of luck whether the arrangement will turn out well. This time it just happened to work out well. I am really glad you like this tune. I am always very encouraged by your kind words. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
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𝐈 𝐓𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 Dear Song‑Makers & Fellow Listeners, The vulnerable artist's plea 🙏🏻: I'm asking you to indulge in a melancholy melody, smack in the middle of the most wonderful time of the year. I know, I know, it's a big ask - like requesting a rain check on joy and cheer. But here's the thing: this simple song, though tough to birth, has been a balm to my soul. It's a cathartic confession, a heart-on-sleeve serenade that's helped me heal, one note at a time. There were tears, scribbled-out lyrics, and at one point, I think I argued with a chord progression. But somehow—through the mess—it became healing. A little sonic therapy session set to melody. Every time someone hears it, it’s like another brick lifts off my chest. Telling my story—one slightly shaky vocal at a time—helps me breathe again. And that’s powerful. So thank you. Thank you for listening to my little songs this year. Thank you for bravely sharing your music, your truths, your magic—it’s kept me writing when I wanted to quit. Your art inspires mine more than you know. Wishing you a Christmas filled with warmth, weird family moments, and at least one song that makes you cry (hopefully not just mine). And may 2026 be bursting with joy, peace, and endless creative sparks. 🎄✨ All my love Izzy Lyrics on SC Key is C Tempo 72 Style is _POPPNOL.STY (Pop Piano Liverpool Ballad) 366:Bass, Electric, Country Ev 891:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment PopLiverpool Ev 870:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernRnBRockWarmQuarters Ev NashvilleBrushesBalladPushEv16: a: Sidestick, Brushes b: Brushes AAS Strum 2 (riff between verses) generic mixcraft strings for simple padding. Vox - yours truely.
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Marty, I really enjoyed this. I was immediately engaged with the poppy rhythm and style--and, as always, entertained and impressed with your lyric story, rhymes, and melody line. Great work!!
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I remember this one, and I see I commented on it 9 years ago! Man, time flys! Excellent, lots of fun and worth many listens. Best to you two for Christmas! Man, does it ever fly. And Facebook and forums certainly remind us of it. Glad you still like it. And we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas! Thanks, J&B
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Thanks, all, for your feedback. I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment!!
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I echo all the kudo's already expressed--such a quality track and well-made composition. I esp liked the break that leads into the chorus, also the very cool vocal harmonies spread out nicely to L-R. And it's a really engaging rhythm that the whole thing has. Great post!!
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J&B, loved it! So full of life, and professionally so fine. Merry Christmas!
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Esa, this was fantastic! First, what a great "find" of this Django number! Then your rendition--all the players were superb! Great track, so well produced!
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BTW, I like your log--->Pinocchio example! Most of my songs include several logs and only one Pinocchio!
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Misha, I see your point but I don't entirely agree. If I am working on a solo track with a prominent part then def work on it as you describe, carefully generating each section or even each bar to get what I want. On the other hand, if I am working on a bass track or drum track I rarely use partial regen on those tracks because what BIAB gives me is just fine (with the rare exception of a sour note or bad bar.) So, on a solo track I might want an exact duplicate copy but on a track I don't plan to do any handcrafting regens on I'd prefer the content be different. However, as I have just written the above paragraph, I think I have decided I agree with you in all cases to just keep it simpler for PGM. If they do an EXACT duplicate of the content and I just press PLAY I will instantly get a different version of the duped track (assuming BIAB follows its rule about 2 tracks each using the same RealTrack.) And, if for some reason I wish to keep the duped EXACT copy I can just freeze it. So YES, I agree. It must be an EXACT duplicate including content! Thanks for talking me down into simpler territory!
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John, I didn't know about this: "BIAB claims to have the intelligence currently to avoid identical RealTrack bits on two tracks from playing at the same time" I am sure this can be amended and it should be. See below. "EXCEPT ensure that EVERY bar uses DIFFERENT RealTrack bits" Here is where things get interesting. Simple answer - bad idea. Hear me out. It will be a bit long. Since incremental, almost instantaneous partial regeneration arrived, I stopped using initial generation of "what system offered" as final stem(s). Partial regen of individual tracks is a true muscle power of BIAB. It lets you effortlessly to massage the track at almost granular level, to make it fit the best possible way - that this particular track is capable of into your arrangement. If to put in a perspective, think of it as initial generation of a track - a log, and partially regenerated track - Pinocchio. Likely, many if not most of BIAB folks are either not familiar with this (partial regen method) or tried it last a few years back when it was very clunky. Those who use it are aware that track becomes semi-frozen. Meaning you can still generate any part from any place of the track. However... and this is important as it relates to this thread's request. Just as with non frozen tracks, it is easy to lose a sweet section for good - if you regenerate on top of existing generation. Soo... the true Duplicate track(s) will allow to retain original, while experimenting with a duplicate. Easy way to audition A / B, make changes to any of two (three) tracks- compile. Yes, I could have made a wish targeting a particular feature, but Duplicate track method is far more universal as it can appeal to a much broader group of people for very different reasons. For example, FX you mentioned, backup (in the same project), especially useful working with MIDI and others. And yes, even if some are not familiar they can A/B audition "whole" generation of a track as BIAB initially suggested. In short, I believe a duplicated track should be identical to "source" track. Until you press "Play", so that users have an option of "freezing" it before it gets regenerated (Play or regenerate buttons) - if it follows what you said on claim of avoiding identical tracks. With my specific main case use, it will not matter, as target track will most likely be semi-frozen anyway.
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One of the best sad songs written goes along with Vern Gosdin's "Chiseled in Stone", George Jones "He Stopped Loving Her t\Today", and Bobby Goldboro's "Honey" Nine Inch Nails/Johnny Cash "Hurt" Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven"
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