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Another way is to get a remote Windows machine here https://clouding.io/en/ it costs something like 1..2$ per month depending on disk and memory size and login using https://apps.apple.com/ua/app/windows-app/id1295203466?mt=12 if you have a fast Internet it is better than virtual machine

ARM Windows is here https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11arm64 its official MS Site but I´m not sure that BIAB compiled for x86/64 will work with ARM windows

Hello? I made this song when I was in the army in 1987. In summer, when balsam flowers bloom, if women paint their nails red with petals and remain until the first snow comes There's an old custom that first love comes true Any input, singing, arranging, etc. for music would be appreciated _________________________________________________________________________ Thank you so much for your advice on the pronunciation and grammar of English song words Please understand that English is not my first language, so my pronunciation and grammar are very wrong I can't sing, so I use Syndysize V, but there's only one Korean voice I can't use it because it sounds awkward in Korean I hope that the English lyrics can convey the overall feeling well I will try to make a song that I sang in Korean one day Original Release : 1987 Copyright : aSoM all rights reserved 2025 E-Mail : asom2me@naver.com & asom2me@gmail.com _________________________________________________________________________ 1. Lyrics : aSoM 2. Compose : aSoM 3. Arrange : aSoM 4. English Subtitles : Falconzero 5. Genre : R&B 6. Instruments : Band in a Box 7. Sing a Song : Synthesizer V Pro 8. Mixing : Cubase Pro 11, MixPad

Yes, Welcome to 2025. Well said, Billy.

Just in case, the directory path to my USB is correct, and you can see it in the Install Manager. So I think the directory is correct in this instance.

This is a really excellently produced song with a great rhythm and flow, but it's let down by the too low volume vocals and as a result I've no idea what the lyrics are about. Maybe it's personal taste, but I think the lyrics should be clearly heard and the guitar solos brought up to the same level. That would make it *stand out* when currently it doesn't as the flowing rhythm sort of flatlines. Whoah! I've only just read the lyrics and until then I had no idea what the song was about. They're excellent lyrics that really should be heard, but it's impossible at the current level of the vocals.

This is an excellent song with great vocals. I'm 100% one with and pro the theme - "We need to risk a life of service to something higher than ourselves" - but I often shy away from Christian songs, not because of Christianity itself but that extremism can enter what I call the Middle Eastern religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) in a way that's rare among other world traditions. In a way, something external is being worshipped/idolised when as Jesus said, the kingdom of Heaven is within. Since my teens I've wanted to *know" the Divine, not have beliefs or opinions about it - though real faith differs from programmed belief (a system which one has been brought up with) as it's intuitively inspired - and from my early 30s I've had via Grace many direct inner world experiences of the Holy Spirit and without direct experience it's impossible to *know* just how extensively vast, *mega-potent* and *supra-supra-supra-super-Majestic* what I call that Divine Extension of the One truly is. But that banter aside, I truly love the spirit if the message in this song.

Hi Ray! Sounds very Pink Floyd-ish! I'd like to hear more of the lead guitar - I only became aware of it around 2'50", but it was really quite low in the mix. It'll be interesting to see where this goes! Andrew D

It sounds like the song has great potential - I like the way it drifts along - but so far it's a poor mix. I agree with Firesong that it's impossible to hear the lyrics, but although it's personal taste I think you've gone OTT on the effects: the drums sound just too loud and clumsy - I think they'd sound better natural - but overall there's too much distortion on everything, leaving a muddy sound overall. Generally, it lack clarity.

Thanks for the feedback, Dave. This year I've twice uploaded videos to YT having been happy with the balances when listening at home, that after one listen/view on YT I've immediately deleted the post, made corrections and re-uploaded later. Once it was a solo instrument being way too loud, then the other was background strings overwhelming the solos. That error came about through concentrating on making the solos even so I wasn't paying attention to the strings.

Participating in this forum requires access to technology. To walk over to the acoustic piano and play something does not. Technology is a choice we make. If all the technology that was invented in the last 80 years was to go away in the morning suddenly, the only thing I think I would truly miss would be air conditioning...lol The latest thing I got for free was a GPS from a friend of mine. I spent $ 1,650 to install the wiring to operate it. It turned out that it would not work with my current unit. I then had to buy a new one for $ 2,890. That is $4,540 that I likely would not have spent if I hadn't gotten something for "free." There are free things that, on rare occasions, do come along. A school teacher in another city, where I happened to be, was at the checkout at the grocery store. She was stressing out over the cost of supplies for a party for her 41 students, including food, drinks, and other essentials which most of it she was paying for out of here own pocket. I asked the cashier how much the total bill was, and I paid it. I don't know the teacher or the students, and they don't know me. It just was the right thing to do. The evolution of "Cakewalk". A guy named Greg started the company and then sold it to Roland, who sold it to Gibson. In November 2017, Gibson ceased active development. A few months later, BandLab, a company from Singapore, acquired all the Intellectual Property Rights to Cakewalk. The product continued to be developed by both Roland and Gibson while they owned it. By the time Gibson decided to stop development, "Cakewalk, Sonar, X1" had become a full-function DAW that many people liked. There was intense competition among the major DAWs, and it's unclear how the outcome would have been if Gibson had been able to continue. I assume BandLab thought they could capitalize on Gibson's misfortune. Corporate America has only one requirement. That is to make money for their shareholders. If the end user of their product or service was treated fairly or not is irrelevant. Here's how they made money: Freemium Model: Offering a free tier with robust features attracted a large user base. This model maximizes accessibility and encourages engagement, acting as a foundation for their other monetization strategies. Subscriptions: BandLab offers premium subscriptions (like BandLab Membership) for users who want to unlock advanced features and services. These include enhanced audio processing tools, exclusive content, artist services, and additional storage. In-App Purchases: Users can purchase various digital assets within the app, such as professional loops, samples, and virtual instruments, to enhance their music projects. Advertising: BandLab strategically places advertising on its platform to generate revenue without disrupting the user experience. Artist Services: BandLab offers services like music distribution, allowing artists to release their music on major platforms and keep 100% of their earnings (often requiring a Membership). These services also include features for promoting music and growing fanbases. Hardware and Software Sales (from the parent company): As part of the Caldecott Music Group, BandLab benefits from the sales of music hardware and software from its other brands Here's an overview of their current economic condition: Strong Funding & Valuation: BandLab Technologies successfully raised $25 million in Series B1 funding, which boosted their post-money valuation to $425 million. This builds upon their previous $65 million Series B funding round. They have raised a total of $143 million in funding across three rounds. Growing Revenue: While BandLab offers a free core platform, the company generates revenue through various channels, including subscriptions, in-app purchases, advertising, and artist services. As of June 2025, their annual revenue has reached $75 million, with $8.66 million reported for December 31, 2023. Expanding User Base: BandLab boasts a massive global user base, exceeding 100 million registered users by late 2024. The platform saw a 30% increase in user activity in 2024, demonstrating strong user engagement. Strategic Investments & Acquisitions: BandLab has strategically expanded its offerings by acquiring companies like ReverbNation, Airbit, and Cakewalk, broadening its service offerings and strengthening its market position. Focus on Innovation: The company actively integrates new technologies, including AI, into its platform to enhance user experience and remain competitive. They invest in strategic partnerships and alliances to drive growth and expand their reach. While some sources suggest the BandLab platform itself doesn't directly generate profit, its diverse revenue streams, coupled with strategic investments and a growing user base, indicate a positive economic trajectory and a strong position in the music technology landscape. So, this is not some poor mom and pop company that is running out of money and has to quit making Cakewalk. Welcome to 2025. Billy

Bob...really nice vocal on this one! and the harmonica is icing on the cake...songs from this era and style are always so pleasant to the ear and this is no exception...really nice performance and tune!

Ray...sounds to me like you have an interesting project going on here...I know your final mix hasn't happened yet but my first impression was I cannot understand most of the lyrics (not in meaning ) but in clarity...don't know if others will have the same experience...love the piano stuff that's going on...I'm not very good with technical fixes but I like what's happening and/or starting to happen here...check back for the final mix.

Thanks Dave...only took 47 years! Thanks Beth...I appreciate it...Dan I really appreciate your comments...Dan

Hello folks, This one needs ears, suggestions and recommendations. I won't drop the lyrics yet as I need the sound assessed rather than the narrative, sorry. BIAB does piano (sort of), organ, drums & lead guitar. Terry Berman does the vocals. The piano, flute and cello are via MIDI. The latter two using Mellotron VSTIs & the piano, that's a complex story. I found a cool piano in BIAB and there were snippets of the REALTRACK I REALLY liked. The MIDI from BIAB was too clinical & clean so I tried a different strategy: I imported the piano track from BIAB into REAPER...ran Melodyne across it & rendered that detection result to midi. I imported the midi, copied out the snippets I wanted and reconstructed the song. Melodyne heard & registered the overtones, ghost notes, grace notes and mistakes REALLY well. I linked the MIDI to a good free piano sample source, played it through. Edited to increase the level of the notes I wanted to carry the part, wrote in lines to "move" from one part to the next and then removed or reduced those bits that cluttered or clouded the piece. Even so there were a lot of notes & sounds BUT it seems quite cool to my ears. The original BIAB bass was a very good piece of work BUT it was quite pitchy, mostly a little flat, and had the occasional very odd note choice so I, reluctantly, tracked my own bass, added guitar, sorted the lyrics & melody then sent it off to Terry who spent some time, changed a word here & there and embellished the melody. Only a mix bus limiter on this...not finished, not mastered. Thanks in anticipation of you listening & commenting. I need fresh ears on this thing. MORE VOCAL mix[/color] - it's also quieter to keep it all at a safe streaming level as I removed the mix buss limiter Criminal Histories - v2[/b][color:#990000][/color] [b]ORIGINAL MIX[color:#CC33CC] CRIMINAL HISTORIES [color:#CC0000][/color] BIAB parts: DRUMS - RealDrumsPopAdore6 04 ORGAN - 3099 LEAD GTR - 3348 MIDI parts (written in the piano roll editor in Reaper): DSK The Grand (free) REDTRON Free - (Mellotron flute - verses & cello choruses) FX: Ambience Reverb Free ReaEQ native to Reaper ReaDelay native to Reaper AirWindows Iron Oxide (main vox) free Modern Deathcore Comp of backing vox. Free INSTRUMENTS: Vantage Bass Squire Bullet Mustang

Thanks so much...full disclosure the voices on this track are all AI...if I could sing like that ...well...I can't...to quote the songwriter "I Can Only Imagine"...Dan

Interesting and creative idea! Your voice is fine, I think, except overshadows the music--too loud, perhaps?

Here is a new song for July. A little top down cruise song. Buckle Up - Video Buckle Up - Soundcloud Robert Cordrey, lyrics, vocals, video production Scott Collingwood, lead guitar and fills, synths, soundtrack production Band in a Box, Leonardo.ai, Kaiber.ai Mixed and Mastered in Studio One 6 More Spirit Level can be heard at ://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel.ca The Band: File:buckleup125-rb25.SGU Key=Eb , Tempo 125, Length (m:s)=3:23 6 bar intro, 97 bar chorus, from bar 7 to bar 103. Repeat x1 chorus Melody has 375 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0) No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Time signature, Style is _SLICKUP.STY (Slick Up Blues Shuffle Reso Solo) RealTracks in song: 1012:Bass, Electric, BluesRock Sw 140 RealTracks in style: 3702:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaShuffleBrent Sw 120 RealTracks in song: 2729:Organ, Rhythm BluesShuffleMike Sw 130 RealTracks in song: 3145:Fiddle, 5-string, Background Folk68ChopsAndy Sw 060 RealTracks in song: 3152:Fiddle, 5-string, Background AmericanaFolkCoolAndy Sw16 075 RealDrums in style:MotownFunkyTriplets^3-a: Snare, HiHat , b: ShuffleRide, Snare Buckle Up when all the turns are tabled I`ve lost count of the ways we`re screwed the dollar`s dirt the ruble`s rubble on the future I`m starting to brood let`s road trip `round this empire a drive-through of decline trust our luck to a fossil fuel junk leave these obscene livestream signs in my arms on the precipice a beautiful place to kiss if you believe in transcendence there`s still a road to bliss ooohhooo buckle up! mosey by the zombie money market moves and counter moves hold onto your wallet darling some of these curves ain`t smooth scatter kindness from the window feel the rain on your face feed our dreams to this old machine runs on love just as we do in my arms on the precipice a beautiful place to kiss if you believe in transcendence there`s still a road to bliss ooohhooo buckle up! in my arms on the precipice a beautiful place to kiss if you believe in transcendence there`s still a road to bliss ooohhooo buckle up! © Robert Cordrey Feb.2025

I did a chat with the Bright Speed folks and they said that the July 23 date was the latest they'd have a technician at my house. Hopefully much sooner

I tried both methods. Initially I did it with the installer, and the path was correct (I'm not new to computers) exactly where you circled... it points to my external USB that I have been using for the last 2 years. When that didn't work, I tried installing it all manually and pointed the three new audio packs to the USB. That still didn't work for me. You can see in my initial picture, the RealDrums and RealPack are in the same Band-In-A-Box location on the USB, but their own directories. That is where the files are located, and it detects the 4,000 odd Realtracks, I can see them there, and they were all working fine yesterday on the 2024 BIAB program. Only stopped being recognised when I installed 2025. The directories are the same when you look at them in the confirm REaltrack/Drum folders, the picture I took, and the option screen you have included. I only did mine as it is simpler with one photo, but also shows that it does detect the realtracks there in that screen, where as in yours it doesn't have that information. I figured that was handy to see and know, since initially BIAB detects that the realtracks are there, but when I do a build it doesn't seem to find them. Thats why I thought maybe it is actually a BIAB error in some way, rather than anything else. I'll try and revert back to 2023 and 2024, and see if it finds the files, then maybe upgrade to 2025 rather than install fresh and see what happens. But i'm pretty sure when I went from 2023 to 2024 I did the same thing and did a fresh install.

I just had 2 commercial projects for sync that I needed to upload to my publisher. I tried different things over 2 days and after a long wait for the upload to finish it was kicking back an "error: upload failure" message. After trying a few things he suggested he agreed to take a box dot com folder. All the files and edits were almost a gig each. I'd be willing to pay a little bit more for faster service. Even my downloads for software updates takes a very long time. It reminds me of the old days trying to download a 20mb program on dialup.

Hope this gives you an idea

Like you, I find the ability to partially regenerate is amazing. This ability has been part of the Realband's abilities long before it was added to BIAB. It was one of the reasons that after building a song in BIAB, I moved it to Realband to polish it up. Another way to fixing unwanted notes is to use the "Autofix sour notes" option. Find out which track is creating the problem, and then activate the "Autofix sour notes" option for that track. The image below shows the process. When the Autofix feature is set to "Song chords", once the track is generated, BIAB then goes through that track and adjusts unwanted notes to match the chord's notes.

Are you using the Install Manager 1.0.97 or are you doing that manually? Since the Installer finally works properly, I recommend using that. In the screen shot below, note that there's a new download for the Real Tracks sets in the last couple days. Double-check to make sure that the path in the installer matches your two Settings windows. Here are mine.

Ari, I used to play guitar, but I have essential hand tremor now, so that is no more. But I can still play harmonica, and that is indeed me on this track. Thanks for the comparison to Toots. He's miles better than me, of course, but I'll gladly take the comparison.