Here's another original - Shadows of the Past. Style is instrumental jazz -- somewhat in the smooth jazz vein. BIAB was utilized for bass, drums, guitars, and soprano sax solos. I played all the keyboard parts (piano. Rhodes, pads). BIAB style: _EPJZPO2 (Cool Jazz Pop Quintet w/ Electric Piano). Final edits and mix were done in my DAW (Reaper). Hope you enjoy!
Here is the last song I will post from the Drive Lonesome album and probably the last song I will post on this forum. I do appreciate the comments from a group of posters over the years. I don't have much to add over the 50 years of songwriting. Time to move on. https://fredgrittner.bandcamp.com/track/wine-dark-sea Wine Dark Sea My dreams got busted They can’t be trusted For anything No contemplation No new sensation Makes me sing For too long I was exiled I’m back where I should be Your heart has been my harbor From this wine dark sea The wind is forlorn Laments its first born Day and night She seeks a reason Now out of season Black and white She knows my name is written On charred and bleached debris Your heart has been my harbor From this wine dark sea Webs I weaved were countless I spun them everyday Am I trying to lure another Well, who am I to say I was humbled When I stumbled Way down there I paid the price Paid it twice Paid my share So many pointless questions To be or not to be Your heart has been my harbor From this wine dark sea The ancient bell Aches and swells When it tolls Its task is clear Ring far and near For all lost souls It could be speculation It hasn’t tolled for me Your heart has been my harbor From this wine dark sea RealTracks in style: 3123:Bass, Acoustic, Pop8thsSteady Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 2195:Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm CoolJazzPopHeld Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 3724:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopIndieSteady8thsBrent Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 3911:Guitar, Nylon, Fingerpicking SongwriterAlternating8sDADGAD Ev 075 RealTracks in song: 3784:Synth, Rhythm MinimalHipHopGhostPads 095 RealTracks in style: 3329:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm LoungeFunkSwells Ev16 080 RealDrums in Style: AmericanaSlowRockFred^1-a:Sidestick ,HiHat , b:Ride ,Snare
https://soundcloud.com/esa-blomberg/the-wild-rover-trad?si=17a91fcb7c344cd49e1a71729bb7b7e4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing The Wild Rover is a very popular and well-travelled folk song. Many territories have laid claim to having the original version. In my version I sing and play banjos (Tenor and Plectrum), mandolins (Napolitan and Octave) and guitar as well as virtual (Komplete Kontrol) Uillean Pipes. I produced this at my home with Band in a Box and Reaper. ****** Song Summary ************* Key=C , Tempo 180, Length (m:s)=3:09 Style is _POPRWLZ.STY (Modern Radio Rock) MelodyCustom Synth is 079 - Tin Whistle, Low, Celtic Folk [SN0704] RealTracks used: RealTracks in style: 1192:Bass, Electric, PopRockWaltz Ev 140 RealDrums in style:RockModernWaltz^2-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride, Busy Kick + rhythm accordion
+++ Drums On Demand +++ has a newsletter full of useful information. Here is some information you may find useful for when a drum track doesn't fit in your mix.
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Stereo drum loops are a bit of a magic trick. They're mixed, glued and sitting in a room basically. And most of the time, that’s exactly what you want. But every now and then you drop a loop into a track and think, the kick's too loud… the snare’s a shade too bright… the hat feels like it’s yelling. You can’t pull the drums apart inside a stereo file, but small EQ moves change what we notice first, and that’s often all a song needs. A few things to try if... Snare a little sharp? A gentle dip around 2–4 kHz smooths the edge. Easing 6–8 kHz can also calm the snap without darkening things too much. Kick disappearing? A soft boost at 60–80 Hz brings back the body, and a little lift around 2–3 kHz can help the kick poke through. Hi-hat too bright? A narrow cut at 8–10 kHz can tuck it in a bit more. If it’s competing with vocals, take a little out of 5–7 kHz instead. Cymbals taking over the space? A mild-shelf reduction above 10–12 kHz can settle things down without stealing the shimmer. These moves work because our ears naturally gravitate toward whatever owns the attack and upper mids. Shift those just a hair, and the whole loop will fit much more fittingly into your song.
Improved: For Drag and drop, DropStation, 'Simple' filenames now use custom track label if it exists.
Improved: For Drag and drop to DropStation, 'Simple' long and short filenames now include track label instead of just the Drums name (for 'short' it uses track label only).
Updated: Feature Browser updated with new images and features consistent with 2026 GUI design.
Added: Help - Tutorials... link to new AI Notes and 2026 features tutorials.
Updated: PDF User Guides.
Updated: Help file.
Fixed: Crash when using TTS-1 DXi Synth.
Fixed: Panels in the tracks window could become the wrong width after resizing when hidden.
Changes for build 1213
Fixed - Error could occur after visiting the Jukebox from the SongPicker.
Fixed - Could not play favorite songs list in the Jukebox.
Fixed - Three MIDI Supertracks would show as missing (e.g. =Rust)
Fixed - Full Song Overview might not default to the correct color
Fixed - AI button lyrics menu item didn't open the AI lyrics dialog.
Fixed - Unnecessary messages displayed when creating views.
Fixed - Added a few sample Views which will display when selecting Views button - Choose View.
Here are two original songs done a few years ago. The first one is about new love and the second song is about lost love. I'm primarily a rock/blues/light jazz guitarist as evident in the first song. The second song was an opportunity for me to stretch my creativity into a new style for me (Jimmy Buffetish) and have lots of fun with more melodic guitar support. Thanks for listening. I really do appreciate it. https://tigerboytom.bandcamp.com/track/hot-tubin-queenhttps://tigerboytom.bandcamp.com/track/lets-go-to-mexico
I Carried My own Cross Hello, So I just finished a huge project, I wrote the audio in BiaB (see below) and wrote the lyrics and asked Suno to cover it. Then I uploaded the published English version of the song and went to work. I had Grok translate the English version into 13 other languages and proceeded to publish those. I made sure Suno did not modify or re-write my song and lyrics. Then I uploaded each song into Moises and had it translate the new words back into English and made sure the singers were getting it right. The song memo is just a placeholder and NOT the audio. The audio is an A I agent for these translations. Head over to my YouTube channel and listen to one of them. youtube.com/channel/UCDeLTflTYm9wbfRn2Gdf9gA Thanks for listening. Key=Eb , Tempo 72, No intro. 32 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 32. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _JOINTLY.STY (Jointly Relaxed 70s Soul) RealTracks in style: 4226:Bass, Electric, Soul70sRelaxedAB Ev 100 RealTracks in style: ~~688:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 065 RealTracks in style: 4233:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Soul70sRelaxed Ev 100 RealTracks in style: 4660:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Soul70sRelaxedRiffs Ev 100 RealDrums in Song: Tambourine8thsAccentQuarters RealDrums in style:Soul70sRelaxedEv^1-a:Hat & Snare , b:Ride & Snare *******************
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 pour Windows vient de sortir ..... ! La grande nouveauté de cette version 2026 est l’interface qui a été entièrement remaniée. Elle est plus simple, plus claire et plus intuitive. Je pense que tous les utilisateurs apprécieront cette innovation majeure. Notez que Band-in-a-Box® 2026 est en promo jusqu’au 31 décembre, (50% de réduction sur le prix d'achat) ! Enjoy Band-in-a-Box® 2026 ! Daniel
Introducing XPro Styles PAK 10 – Now Available for Windows Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 10 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 28 RealTracks and RealDrums!
Few things are certain in life: death, taxes, and a brand spankin’ new XPro Styles PAK! In this, the 10th edition of our XPro Styles PAK series, we’ve got 100 styles coming your way! We have the classic 25 styles each from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, and rounding out this volume's wildcard slot is 25 styles in the Praise & Worship genre! A wide spanning genre, you can find everything from rock, folk, country, and more underneath its umbrella. The included 28 RealTracks and RealDrums can be used with any Band-in-a-Box® 2026 (and higher) package.
Here’s just a small sampling of what you can look forward to in XPro Styles PAK 10: Soft indie folk worship songs, bumpin’ country boogies, gospel praise breaks, hard rockin’ pop, funky disco grooves, smooth Latin jazz pop, bossa nova fusion, western swing, alternative hip-hop, cool country funk, and much more!
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XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
Introducing Xtra Styles PAK 21 – Now Available for Windows Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest Xtra Styles PAK installment—the all new Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher)!
Rejoice, one and all, for Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box® is here! We’re serving up 200 brand spankin’ new styles to delight your musical taste buds! The first three courses are the classics you’ve come to know and love, including offerings from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, but, not to be outdone, this year’s fourth course is bro country! A wide ranging genre, you can find everything from hip-hop, uptempo outlaw country, hard hitting rock, funk, and even electronica, all with that familiar bro country flair. The dinner bell has been rung, pickup up Xtra Styles PAK 21 today!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Energetic folk rock, raucous train beats, fast country boogies, acid jazz grooves, laid-back funky jams, a bevy of breezy jazz waltzes, calm electro funk, indie synth pop, industrial synth metal, and more bro country than could possibly fit in the back of a pickup truck!
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Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 21 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
Introducing XPro Styles PAK 10 – Now Available for Mac Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 10 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 28 RealTracks and RealDrums!
Few things are certain in life: death, taxes, and a brand spankin’ new XPro Styles PAK! In this, the 10th edition of our XPro Styles PAK series, we’ve got 100 styles coming your way! We have the classic 25 styles each from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, and rounding out this volume's wildcard slot is 25 styles in the Praise & Worship genre! A wide spanning genre, you can find everything from rock, folk, country, and more underneath its umbrella. The included 28 RealTracks and RealDrums can be used with any Band-in-a-Box® 2026 (and higher) package.
Here’s just a small sampling of what you can look forward to in XPro Styles PAK 10: Soft indie folk worship songs, bumpin’ country boogies, gospel praise breaks, hard rockin’ pop, funky disco grooves, smooth Latin jazz pop, bossa nova fusion, western swing, alternative hip-hop, cool country funk, and much more!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 10 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!
XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
Introducing Xtra Styles PAK 21 – Now Available for Mac Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest Xtra Styles PAK installment—the all new Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher)!
Rejoice, one and all, for Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box® is here! We’re serving up 200 brand spankin’ new styles to delight your musical taste buds! The first three courses are the classics you’ve come to know and love, including offerings from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, but, not to be outdone, this year’s fourth course is bro country! A wide ranging genre, you can find everything from hip-hop, uptempo outlaw country, hard hitting rock, funk, and even electronica, all with that familiar bro country flair. The dinner bell has been rung, pickup up Xtra Styles PAK 21 today!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Energetic folk rock, raucous train beats, fast country boogies, acid jazz grooves, laid-back funky jams, a bevy of breezy jazz waltzes, calm electro funk, indie synth pop, industrial synth metal, and more bro country than could possibly fit in the back of a pickup truck!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 21 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 21 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 21 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows is here and it is packed with major new features! There’s a new modern look, a GUI redesign to all areas of the program including toolbars, windows, workflow and more. There’s a Multi-view layout for organizing multiple windows. A standout addition is the powerful AI-Notes feature, which uses AI neural-net technology to transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI—entire mixes or individual instruments—making it easy to study, view, and play parts from any song. And that’s just the beginning—there are over 60 new features in this exciting release.
Along with version 2026, we've released an incredible lineup of new content! There's 202 new RealTracks, brand-new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two new RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
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Our Free Bonus PAK and 49-PAK are loaded with amazing add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is included with most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows packages, but you can unlock even more—including 20 unreleased RealTracks—by upgrading to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49. Browse the full contents of each package and listen to demos here.
XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs Special Extended Until August 31st!
XPro & Xtra Styles PAKs Special Extended Until August 31st!
The XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAKs special offers are now available until August 31st at 11:59pm PDT!
Ready to take your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 experience to the next level? Now’s the perfect time! Expand your style library with XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs—packed with a wide variety of genres to inspire your next musical creation.
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XPro Styles PAKs are styles that work with any version (Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition) of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). XPro Styles PAKS 1-9 includes 900 styles!
Xtra Styles PAKs are styles that work with the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). With over 3,500 styles (and 35 MIDI styles) included in Xtra Styles PAKs 1-20, the possibilities are endless!
Get the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Listen to demos and order now! For Windows or for Mac.
Note: XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
Get Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 19 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Listen to demos and order now! For Windows or for Mac.
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 19 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
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We've added many major new features to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, including advanced AI tools like the amazing BB Stem Splitter and AI Lyrics Generator, as well as VST3 plugin support, and Equalize Temp. Plus, there’s a new one-stop MIDI Patches Picker with over 1,100 MIDI patches to choose from, all neatly categorized by GM numbers. The MultiPicker Library is enhanced with tabs for the SongPicker, MIDI Patch Picker, Chord Builder, AI Lyrics Generator, and Song Titles Browser, and the tabs are organized into logical groups. The Audiophile Edition is enhanced with FLAC files , which are 60% smaller than AIFF files while maintaining identical audio quality, and now ships on a fast 1TB SSD, and much more!
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