|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 69
Enthusiast
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 69 |
I’ve been out of the loop for a while and feel like I have to learn everything from the beginning again when in comes to music and computers. I just want to go ahead and write songs like I used to but I am confused about my new win7 PC, soundcards, sounds, drivers, plugins etc…
For many years I used Powertracks on winXP with a SB Live (later X-fi) soundcard. I was mostly happy with the sound cards as I appreciated the ease and comfort of GM soundfonts when sketching out songs in Biab. Later on, however, I was frustrated with the VSTi:s I wanted to use for the final productions as I never managed to play and hear them live and use real time pitch bends and fx on them while playing. If it was due to PT, the soundcards or the drivers, I don’t know. I know I never could get any ASIO-driver to work.
Now I have a Win7 machine with an internal soundcard whose mixer I don’t understand. I also miss my soundfonts. I have downloaded some software soundfont players but can’t get them to work the way my X-fi card worked. I want a full GM-font ready as a default GM-synth for playing midi-files and when writing songs in Biab. I don’t want to configure the individual patches each time. Is there any good alternatives to soundfonts for this purpose? I’m not impressed by the Coyote WT. My Papelmedia and Sonivox GM-fonts sound much better to my ears and with zero latency
I am thus tempted to buy a new X-fi card (a PCI-express one, the one in my XP machine won’t work in my new machine), but I am afraid I still won’t be able to play VSTi the way I want to play them. I especially want to be able to play (and hear!) my You Rock Guitar as a midi controller in real time, with no latency and with a good sounding softsynth (the internal sounds are not up to par)
Should I get another soundcard/interface? Or do I have to buy and LEARN a new sequencer to play the You Rock Guitar? I hope not because I’m really comfortable with Powertracks and fond of PG Music.
I’d greatly appreciate any advice on how to proceed to get a working music making machine out of my new PC. At the moment I still use my XP-machine though it’s been almost a year since I bought my win7 PC! Should I get a new, cheap X-fi PCI-express card or should I go for something else. I don’t need (and can’t afford)any top end stuff, I just want something simple that sounds reasonably good and just plain works and don’t hamper me musically. Right now I am very frustrated and consider picking up the piano instead.
Last edited by Ola; 03/14/12 07:27 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 69
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 69 |
Thanks Susan, seems like a promising option for soundfonts. I hope I'll get the time to try it out tonight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,705
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,705 |
Hey guys,
I just clicked the link provided and got a stay away from this site from McAfee. Not trying to be a spoil sport but just wanted you to know what happened n this end.
Later,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,987
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,987 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,047
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,047 |
Susan,
I download and installed, along with most of the suggested
SF2 paks.
I am floored by the quality. Running on a Geekbench about 2900 speed
and no problems at all. The ChromiumRevA demo's are outstanding.
Can this be run as VSTi or DXi ?
Thanks for the share!
Last edited by seeker; 03/15/12 03:45 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 69
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 69 |
VirtualMIDIsynth worked like a charm with my soundfonts, so I guess I won't be needing a X-fi card! I still need to buy some soundcard/soundinterface however as the integrated one I have doesn't seem useful. Any suggestions what I sould buy? My main requirement is to be able to play midi keyboard and guitar with VSTi:s in realtime in Powertracks. Is this possible or do I need to start looking for another sequencer?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Video: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box®
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 German for Windows is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!
Wir waren fleißig und haben über 50 neue Funktionen und eine erstaunliche Sammlung neuer Inhalte hinzugefügt, darunter 222 RealTracks, neue RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, abspielbare RealTracks Set 3, abspielbare RealDrums Set 2, zwei neue Sets von "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 und mehr!
Paket | Was ist Neu
Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!
The Newest RealBand 2024 Update is Here!
The newest RealBand 2024 Build 5 update is now available!
Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.
This free update is available to all RealBand 2024 users. To learn more about this update and download it, head to www.pgmusic.com/support.realband.htm#20245
The Band-in-a-Box® Flash Drive Backup Option
Today (April 5) is National Flash Drive Day!
Did you know... not only can you download your Band-in-a-Box® Pro, MegaPAK, or PlusPAK purchase - you can also choose to add a flash drive backup copy with the installation files for only $15? It even comes with a Band-in-a-Box® keychain!
For the larger Band-in-a-Box® packages (UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition), the hard drive backup copy is available for only $25. This will include a preinstalled and ready to use program, along with your installation files.
Backup copies are offered during the checkout process on our website.
Already purchased your e-delivery version, and now you wish you had a backup copy? It's not too late! If your purchase was for the current version of Band-in-a-Box®, you can still reach out to our team directly to place your backup copy order!
Note: the Band-in-a-Box® keychain is only included with flash drive backup copies, and cannot be purchased separately.
Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows for free with build 1111!
With this update, there's more control when saving images from the Print Preview window, we've added defaults to the MultiPicker for sorting and font size, updated printing options, updated RealTracks and other content, and addressed user-reported issues with the StylePicker, MIDI Soloists, key signature changes, and more!
Learn more about this free update for Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1111
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."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums66
Topics81,734
Posts736,715
Members38,559
| |
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There are no members with birthdays on this day. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean