Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 794
B
bowlesj Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
B
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 794
Hi, I am trying to use BIAB live. I am wondering if there is a way to force a style to end on beat 1 of the last bar and just fade out that last note or chord over 2 bars or even just one bar such that the live players could embellish their own way off the last chord. So far I have only been able to mute at that point. Muting at exactly beat 2 might be okay since the musicians could hide it.

If it can't be done then I think this kind of feature (or research for improvements) would have value.

Thanks,
John


John Bowles
My playing in my 20s:
https://www.reverbnation.com/johnbowles
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,838
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,838
John,

Have you tried using X... for the first chord in "End" region (where X is the last chord of the song)?

In BIAB 2018, this does the job for me.

Below is the SGU I created to test it. Have look at the D chord in bar 33.

link to SGU example

If this is the effect that you are after, have a look in Help under 'Shots, Holds, Rests'. The shortcut key for these is ALT+F5.

Regards,
Noel




MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2024
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 794
B
bowlesj Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
B
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 794
Hi Noel, thanks for responding.

Your ending does exactly what I want. However I don't really understand how the D chord in bar 33 is any different other than it is pink. How do you make it pink and what does pink mean? How do you get it to fade like that? Do I have to stop doing what I do?

What I have been doing that is probably wrong is I click the check boxes that say to include a 2 bar ending or a 4 bar ending. I have a single chord in that ending normally but not always. I also often cause the song to end 2 bars early and jump to that ending (that is fine and often necessary to avoid the chords that are meant for going back to the beginning). Unfortunately each style creates its own ending notes which often last for 2 or 4 bars with all sorts of complex stuff that new people to the jam don't know (it interrupts the type of ending they want to put in and may annoy them to the point where they don't want to jam with BIAB not to mention annoying the audience).

John


John Bowles
My playing in my 20s:
https://www.reverbnation.com/johnbowles
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,838
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,838
John,

The D chord is entered with three periods after it. This instructs BIAB to play the chord and hold the instruments.

Have a look under "Shots, Rests, Holds" in the Help file.

One, two or three periods after a chord symbol instruct BIAB to play the chord differently.

Regards,
Noel

P.S. I've also added a little more information to my previous post above.


MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2024
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 794
B
bowlesj Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
B
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 794
Thanks so much Noel. You saved me :-) I have an unexpected jam tomorrow because a lady from Australia is in town and wanted to jam with our Jam group (I live close to Toronto Canada). I was not going to get around to researching this issue until February some time and she caught me off guard since she has to leave on the 27th. What is interesting is you are also from Australia. How spooky is that :-) Good things come from down under I guess :-)

I was concerned about this jam. I will try it very soon and let you know how it worked out.

Last edited by bowlesj; 12/18/17 04:40 AM.

John Bowles
My playing in my 20s:
https://www.reverbnation.com/johnbowles
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 794
B
bowlesj Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
B
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 794
I tried it. It works. And I thought there was no solution all this time...lol. It took a bit of pressure to get me off my butt and finally ask if one existed. I will set aside some time to read that section of the manual and hopefully get time to skim key features and dig deeper into BIAB. Thanks again Noel.

Last edited by bowlesj; 12/18/17 05:18 AM.

John Bowles
My playing in my 20s:
https://www.reverbnation.com/johnbowles
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,838
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,838
My pleasure, John. Glad you're up and running. All the best with the jam session!

Noel


MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2024
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Review: 4.75 out of 5 Stars!

If you're looking for a in-depth review of the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows version, you'll definitely find it with Sound-Guy's latest review, Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Review: Incredible new capabilities to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs.

A few excerpts:
"The Tracks view is possibly the single most powerful addition in 2024 and opens up a new way to edit and generate accompaniments. Combined with the new MultiPicker Library Window, it makes BIAB nearly perfect as an 'intelligent' composer/arranger program."

"MIDI SuperTracks partial generation showing six variations – each time the section is generated it can be instantly auditioned, re-generated or backed out to a previous generation – and you can do this with any track type. This is MAJOR! This takes musical experimentation and honing an arrangement to a new level, and faster than ever."

"Band in a Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is huge, with hundreds of functions, more than any one person is likely to ever use. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. BIAB can do some things that no DAW does, and this year BIAB has more DAW-like functions than ever."

Happy Easter! Holiday Hours...

2024 is well underway - it's already Easter Weekend!

Our Customer Service hours this weekend are:

Friday, March 29: 8-4
Saturday, March 30: 8-4
Sunday, March 31: closed

Regular hours resume Monday, April 1st - no joke!

Convenient Ways to Listen to Band-in-a-Box® Songs Created by Program Users!

The User Showcase Forum is an excellent place to share your Band-in-a-Box® songs and listen to songs other program users are creating!

There are other places you can listen to these songs too! Visit our User Showcase page to sort by genre, artist (forum name), song title, and date - each listing will direct you to the forum post for that song.

If you'd rather listen to these songs in one place, head to our Band-in-a-Box® Radio, where you'll have the option to select the genre playlist for your listening pleasure. This page has SoundCloud built in, so it won't redirect you. We've also added the link to the Artists SoundCloud page here, and a link to their forum post.

We hope you find some inspiration from this amazing collection of User Showcase Songs!

Congratulations to the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!

We've just announced the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!

There are 45 winners, each receiving a Band-in-a-Box 2024 UltraPAK! Read the official announcement to see if you've won.

Our User Showcase Forum receives more than 50 posts per day, with people sharing their Band-in-a-Box songs and providing feedback for other songs posted.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed!

Video: Volume Automation in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®

We've created a video to help you learn more about the Volume Automation options in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows.

Band-in-a-Box® 2024: Volume Automation

www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024full/chapter11.htm#volume-automation

Video: Audio Input Monitoring with Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®

We've created this short video to explain Audio Input Monitoring within Band-in-a-Box® 2024, and included some tips & troubleshooting details too!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024: Audio Input Monitoring

3:17: Tips
5:10: Troubleshooting

www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024full/chapter11.htm#audio-input-monitoring

Video: Enhanced Melodists in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®!

We've enhanced the Melodists feature included in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows!

Access the Melodist feature by pressing F7 in the program to open the new MultiPicker Library and locate the [Melodist] tab.

You can now generate a melody on any track in the program - very handy! Plus, you select how much of the melody you want generated - specify a range, or apply it to the whole track.

See the Melodist in action with our video, Band-in-a-Box® 2024: The Melodist Window.

Learn even more about the enhancements to the Melodist feature in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024upgrade/chapter3.htm#enhanced-melodist

Forum Statistics
Forums66
Topics81,396
Posts732,523
Members38,442
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
Newest Members
danielsk, Mark Morgan, zagrajbarke, Ernest J, Izzy
38,442 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 195
Al-David 124
DC Ron 115
dcuny 87
rsdean 85
Today's Birthdays
(charlie), WobblyGstring
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5