PG Music Home Forums PG Music Product Forums Band-in-a-Box for Windows Newbie Questions and intro

Index

Print Thread

Go To

Newbie Questions and intro #253688 06/14/14 01:13 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 14 R rkatz0 OP Newbie
OP rkatz0 Newbie R Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 14	Hi, I am very new to recording and using electronic equipment though I have been working in the computer service business for many years. That being said I purchased Band In A Box a few months ago before I had my audio interface (from guitar to USB) so I jammed with it a bit, programmed a few chord changes, and put it down for a while. My main objective is to be able to compose, record and play tunes I write, mainly. At this current time here is a list of equipment and programs I have accumulated in the last few months: Laney IRT-STUDIO amp with GS212PE speakers Fender Stratocaster American Standard BOSS BR-800 Digital Recorder M-Audio BX5 Monitor Speakers BOSS ME-80 guitar effects, and some amps as well. Fender Mustang Mini - While waiting for my IRT-STUDIO Amp Line 6 POD Studio UX2 - audio interface for guitar/vocals to USB port on computer Band In A Box Pro Reason Limited Line 6 POD Farm 2 Line 6 Gearbox Cakewalk SONAR LE Cubase LE (trial version) Reaper (trial version) At this point I don't have much of a head about me to use MIDI and all the recording concepts. I have read a few boards and there are many guys that have 3-4 of the DAW programs and are not even using all of the power, don't read the manuals and just end up using one for certain functions and so forth. I have also seen others who are complete freaks that use everything, I don't feel I want to get that deeply into it. I just want to be able to lay basic tracks, grab some drums, bass and piano / guitar or what have you from BIAB and record along on some tracks, etc... I have recorded a few basic tracks with the software above, not yet with BIAB, just jammed along. I notice the Audio record button suggests a windows interface not sure if this include USB audio interfaces or how so I guess that is a good place to begin. I would also like to be able to take drums from BIAB, in a structure, and either export and import into Cubase, Reaper or Reason (or another DAW I decide on) into a track and use it that way. Please offer any suggestions and I apologize for being long winded. Thanks.

Re: Newbie Questions and intro rkatz0 #254148 06/19/14 04:36 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 600 Mountain Home, Arkansas earl kirby Journeyman
earl kirby Journeyman Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 600 Mountain Home, Arkansas	Surprised no one has answered you in any way. But here's my take. The best book for beginners is a book called home recording for beginners. It uses Reaper as its daw of choice which you say you have. It starts you off recording happy birthday in audio. Start recording projects in basic terms. Do some 12 bar blue things. Work with the programs and learn them one step at a time. Go through the turorials in the help files. One at a time. Don't skip anything. Go from one to the next. When you get into a jam ask on the forum for that product. 6 months to a year from now you WILL be makng decent recordings with your stuff. Just keep at it and have fun Dell 610 dual Monitor, win 7-10, Sonar Plat, ProTools 10 & 11, Reaper 4, BIAB/real Band 2022, Easy Drummer, Superior Drummer, Kontact Essentials, Personnel Orchestra, Korg Legacy Analog & Digital

Re: Newbie Questions and intro rkatz0 #254157 06/19/14 06:42 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,635 Mi., USA rharv Veteran
rharv Veteran Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,635 Mi., USA	With that much equipment I'd suggest learning to use RealBand (included free with BiaB) instead of focusing on BiaB. BiaB is simpler to lay out songs with (and faster sometimes), but RB offers more options for routing tracks and using multiple input signals, and output ports, etc. Plus it offers most of the track generation features BiaB offers, and works more like the other DAW software you have. It's much like BiaB but different in a way that if you understand how other DAWs work it can be more comfortable to learn. Just my 2 cents The reason I say this is becaus of your statement "and record along on some tracks" (plural). BiaB has one audio track .. RB has 48 available, so you can record multiple tracks much easier .. and cut paste from one to the other .. etc. Make your sound your own! .. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome

Re: Newbie Questions and intro rkatz0 #254167 06/20/14 12:24 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,687 Redondo Beach, Ca. jazzmammal Veteran
jazzmammal Veteran Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,687 Redondo Beach, Ca.	Originally Posted By: rkatz0 I don't feel I want to get that deeply into it. I just want to be able to lay basic tracks, grab some drums, bass and piano / guitar or what have you from BIAB and record along on some tracks, etc... I have to smile when I read this. This is what most have said in the very beginning of their voyage into the depths of digital audio. It goes something like this: "I don't want to become a freakin computer nerd, all I want to do is make some music and record it for my friends!!" That was me about 10 years ago. This stuff is deep, challenging and very frustrating for noob's because of the language. You're in the computer service business. You know what a power supply is, what a sata connector is, what the CPU is, an SSD, the heatsink, what this is, what that is. You mention that stuff to most of your customers and their eyes glaze over, correct? Well, do you speak the language of an audio recording engineer, do you know what a soft synth is vs a hardware synth, what midi is in relation to audio, the difference between MME and ASIO, why you can't use 64 bit plugs with a 32 bit app, do you know what a plug is and what latency is, all that kind of thing? If not just take your time have patience, read a lot and ask questions here and we can help you get through it. Yeah, I know you don't need to become a recording engineer, you just want to record some basic tracks, why is this so complicated? Why am I not getting any sound, what is with this stupid half second delay, why when I hit record I don't see the meter move, why does the audio have these little glitchy noises in it? And the biggie, whatinhell is this access violation? Yep, been there, done that and yes you will become a recording engineer, and a midi/audio expert and become another version of a computer nerd because without a good grasp of that language this will all be mud to you. The good news is it's great fun and the people in this forum are great to work with. Bob Last edited by jazzmammal; 06/20/14 12:35 AM. Biab/RB latest build, Win 11 Pro, Ryzen 5 5600 G, 512 Gig SSD, 16 Gigs Ram, Steinberg UR22 MkII, Roland Sonic Cell, Kurzweil PC3, Hammond SK1, Korg PA3XPro, Garritan JABB, Hypercanvas, Sampletank 3, more.

Re: Newbie Questions and intro rkatz0 #254192 06/20/14 06:04 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 9,326 Middlesex, NC Guitarhacker Veteran
Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 9,326 Middlesex, NC	Sounds like you have some good gear there to start with. Once I discovered and started to use Band in a Box (BB) I pretty much stopped using midi to the extent I had done so previously. I still use it on occasion but it's pretty rare actually now for me to have midi tracks in a project. Reason being...... BB & Real Band. (RB) I use BB to write the songs.... then I save them and reopen them in RB. RB renders the tracks with audio and I can ask it to render other instruments as well that may not be in the BB style..... such as adding steel guitar, dobro, mandolin, fiddle to a hard rock basic style. RB lets me do that. I then save the RB project as a SEQ file and I export the tracks, one by one to a folder where I keep them. I open Sonar and import the tracks and do the mixing, editing, EQ, and other things towards the goal of the final mix. I also record my live parts... generally guitar parts and all vocals in Sonar at this time. Have a listen to the music I write and record in this manner on my website. The way I do this is but one way you can use BB/RB in conjunction with the other programs. After trying a few different ways, you will settle into a method that works best for you. I settled into using mainly audio tracks and have never regretted leaving midi behind. Of course, I do still use midi, but only when I can not get the results I need for a specific part. I haven't used some of the synths I have for several years now..... Of course, country doesn't use many synths either. Always ask questions if you get stuck or just need to understand something better. Last edited by Guitarhacker; 06/20/14 06:06 AM. You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.

Re: Newbie Questions and intro rkatz0 #254637 06/24/14 06:45 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 36 Illinois, USA Del3535 Enthusiast
Del3535 Enthusiast Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 36 Illinois, USA	Originally Posted By: rkatz0 Hi, I am very new to recording and using electronic equipment though I have been working in the computer service business for many years. That being said I purchased Band In A Box a few months ago before I had my audio interface (from guitar to USB) so I jammed with it a bit, programmed a few chord changes, and put it down for a while. My main objective is to be able to compose, record and play tunes I write, mainly. At this current time here is a list of equipment and programs I have accumulated in the last few months: Laney IRT-STUDIO amp with GS212PE speakers Fender Stratocaster American Standard BOSS BR-800 Digital Recorder M-Audio BX5 Monitor Speakers BOSS ME-80 guitar effects, and some amps as well. Fender Mustang Mini - While waiting for my IRT-STUDIO Amp Line 6 POD Studio UX2 - audio interface for guitar/vocals to USB port on computer Band In A Box Pro Reason Limited Line 6 POD Farm 2 Line 6 Gearbox Cakewalk SONAR LE Cubase LE (trial version) Reaper (trial version) At this point I don't have much of a head about me to use MIDI and all the recording concepts. I have read a few boards and there are many guys that have 3-4 of the DAW programs and are not even using all of the power, don't read the manuals and just end up using one for certain functions and so forth. I have also seen others who are complete freaks that use everything, I don't feel I want to get that deeply into it. I just want to be able to lay basic tracks, grab some drums, bass and piano / guitar or what have you from BIAB and record along on some tracks, etc... I have recorded a few basic tracks with the software above, not yet with BIAB, just jammed along. I notice the Audio record button suggests a windows interface not sure if this include USB audio interfaces or how so I guess that is a good place to begin. I would also like to be able to take drums from BIAB, in a structure, and either export and import into Cubase, Reaper or Reason (or another DAW I decide on) into a track and use it that way. Please offer any suggestions and I apologize for being long winded. Thanks. Very impressive list. I started back in 2002 with Sonar 2.2 and learned (sometimes the hard way) MIDI. I have very recently gotten into BIAB (BB) through the encouragement of my brother who used BB (from way back, not sure now long) to help him write songs in BB and that's what I am now starting to do. But the learning curve is pretty steep. I like to write in BB and then bring the song/melody into RB to massage it. I then, export the single tracks (of the instruments) into Sonar via the "dropbox " method. As was stated above, use the many very good videos either produces by PGMusic or the others produces by very talented BB users for educate yourself on the many nuances of the very fine program. Last edited by Del3535; 06/24/14 06:46 AM. Del

Re: Newbie Questions and intro rkatz0 #254776 06/26/14 01:24 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,739 Bynar ZeroZero Expert
ZeroZero Expert Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,739 Bynar	You have chosen a good place to start with BIAB and RT. Bear in mind that these products are unique. Most recordings are not done in these programs they are done in dedicated sequencers - Pro Tools , Cubase etc. However, you will get more satisfying and quicker results in BIAB and RT. Its a LOT easier. RT is a basic sequencer with special sympathy's for BIAB which is the worlds best accompaniment software. I would say as first base, there are three things to learn 1] How to record Audio (fairly straightforward - mike positions, levels) 2] Understand MIDI and VSTS (virtual Instruments) (See WIKI) 3] Understand sampling/samplers and loops You can get lots of freebies - thousands of applications - effects, instruments (VSTS) sequencers, even whole orchestras. A good source is KVR. The main thing is to not get overwhelmed, don't digress too much from making music Welcome Z Win 11 64, Asus Rog Strix z390 mobo, 64 gig RAM, 8700k

Re: Newbie Questions and intro rkatz0 #254779 06/26/14 03:48 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 99 Near Charlotte, NC M marty c Enthusiast
marty c Enthusiast M Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 99 Near Charlotte, NC	Lots of great advice you've gotten so far. I am new also. Been at this for about 1-2 years, but still lots to learn. I found the best way for me to learn the program was to take a song I know well and try to recreate it in BB. I determine the song format/structure/outline (don't know the correct term for this), put in all the chords and start searching for the best match of Real tracks style to get me close. Once I determine the format for the song, I open it in RB and start adding, changing and removing tracks/instruments to get as close as it can. Then I will export to a DAW and add my guitar or vocal there. I mix in the DAW. Once I know how recreate a song with all it's parts, I can then more easily get BB to help me create what's in my head. Just my way of learning. I am sure you will get more examples and you have plenty of great gear to get you going. Good luck and be careful. It's addictive and all consuming. Once you get something started and begin to see your creation come to life, it's hard to set it aside to sleep, eat, work, etc...... Last edited by marty c; 06/26/14 03:49 AM.

Re: Newbie Questions and intro rkatz0 #254784 06/26/14 06:03 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 20,816 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 20,816 Hamlin NY	Kratz0, you have been given a lot of good advice so I will give you only one new piece of advice. If you don't already have a favorite DAW that you are using, I see that you have three-entry level ones listed, then use RealBand. RealBand (RB) can do more that the ones you have now. Many of us only use Band-in-a-Box (BiaB) and RealBand and the end results are identical to any other DAW on the market. Some of use do use other DAWs and in fact I use Sonar X3e. Many of us have work flows like this, BiaB to RB to our DAWs. I have said this many times if you don't have a DAW that you are already using then there is no need to buy one as RB will do all you need it to do to produce pro sounding songs. Good luck. Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up. Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work. 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: Newbie Questions and intro rharv #257398 07/24/14 09:32 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 14 R rkatz0 OP Newbie
OP rkatz0 Newbie R Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 14	[quote=rharv]With that much equipment I'd suggest learning to use RealBand (included free with BiaB) instead of focusing on BiaB. BiaB is simpler to lay out songs with (and faster sometimes), but RB offers more options for routing tracks and using multiple input signals, and output ports, etc. Plus it offers most of the track generation features BiaB offers, and works more like the other DAW software you have. It's much like BiaB but different in a way that if you understand how other DAWs work it can be more comfortable to learn. Just my 2 cents The reason I say this is becaus of your statement "and record along on some tracks" (plural). BiaB has one audio track .. RB has 48 available, so you can record multiple tracks much easier .. and cut paste from one to the other .. etc.[/quote] excellent, concise advice, doing just that now, thanks!

Re: Newbie Questions and intro jazzmammal #257399 07/24/14 09:36 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 14 R rkatz0 OP Newbie
OP rkatz0 Newbie R Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 14	[quote=jazzmammal][quote=rkatz0]I don't feel I want to get that deeply into it. I just want to be able to lay basic tracks, grab some drums, bass and piano / guitar or what have you from BIAB and record along on some tracks, etc...[/quote] I have to smile when I read this. This is what most have said in the very beginning of their voyage into the depths of digital audio. It goes something like this: "I don't want to become a freakin computer nerd, all I want to do is make some music and record it for my friends!!" That was me about 10 years ago. This stuff is deep, challenging and very frustrating for noob's because of the language. You're in the computer service business. You know what a power supply is, what a sata connector is, what the CPU is, an SSD, the heatsink, what this is, what that is. You mention that stuff to most of your customers and their eyes glaze over, correct? Well, do you speak the language of an audio recording engineer, do you know what a soft synth is vs a hardware synth, what midi is in relation to audio, the difference between MME and ASIO, why you can't use 64 bit plugs with a 32 bit app, do you know what a plug is and what latency is, all that kind of thing? If not just take your time have patience, read a lot and ask questions here and we can help you get through it. Yeah, I know you don't need to become a recording engineer, you just want to record some basic tracks, why is this so complicated? Why am I not getting any sound, what is with this stupid half second delay, why when I hit record I don't see the meter move, why does the audio have these little glitchy noises in it? And the biggie, whatinhell is this access violation? Yep, been there, done that and yes you will become a recording engineer, and a midi/audio expert and become another version of a computer nerd because without a good grasp of that language this will all be mud to you. The good news is it's great fun and the people in this forum are great to work with. Bob[/quote] Yes (and thanks for the great reply), I am actually quite technical and know what all those terms mean and am also intimate with computer technology, to the extent that what has transpired in the music world since I left it (around 24 years ago) just blows me away! My statement (question) is one of operation and integration, just trying to cut a shorter path to functionality as you may well appreciate! ;)

Re: Newbie Questions and intro Guitarhacker #257400 07/24/14 09:42 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 14 R rkatz0 OP Newbie
OP rkatz0 Newbie R Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 14	[quote=Guitarhacker]Sounds like you have some good gear there to start with. Once I discovered and started to use Band in a Box (BB) I pretty much stopped using midi to the extent I had done so previously. I still use it on occasion but it's pretty rare actually now for me to have midi tracks in a project. Reason being...... BB & Real Band. (RB) I use BB to write the songs.... then I save them and reopen them in RB. RB renders the tracks with audio and I can ask it to render other instruments as well that may not be in the BB style..... such as adding steel guitar, dobro, mandolin, fiddle to a hard rock basic style. RB lets me do that. I then save the RB project as a SEQ file and I export the tracks, one by one to a folder where I keep them. I open Sonar and import the tracks and do the mixing, editing, EQ, and other things towards the goal of the final mix. I also record my live parts... generally guitar parts and all vocals in Sonar at this time. Have a listen to the music I write and record in this manner on my website. The way I do this is but one way you can use BB/RB in conjunction with the other programs. After trying a few different ways, you will settle into a method that works best for you. I settled into using mainly audio tracks and have never regretted leaving midi behind. Of course, I do still use midi, but only when I can not get the results I need for a specific part. I haven't used some of the synths I have for several years now..... Of course, country doesn't use many synths either. Always ask questions if you get stuck or just need to understand something better. [/quote] This is the sort of nuts and bolts reply that really helps, thanks, I have seen many great replies on the board but this one is golden (IMHO), however, I disagree with you about your way is "one way", I would say your way is ONE of the ONLY ways to do this! :) Also judging by the quality of your recordings it might be THE way to do it, thanks!

Re: Newbie Questions and intro ZeroZero #257401 07/24/14 09:50 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 14 R rkatz0 OP Newbie
OP rkatz0 Newbie R Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 14	Thanks for your reply, here is mine: 1. Yes, however, with my Laney IRT-STUDIO amp I plug it directory into my computer from the USB interface or if I am using the Focusrite 6i6 can plug into one of the inputs there so no need to learn about miking until I need to use that garbage can with glass in it! 2. Yes, yes, yes and wow, completely astounded at what is out there and what can be done (complete orchestra for under $200, excellent pianos and virtually (literally) all synths ever made!). 3. Please clarify, if you will, what you think understanding of samplers and loops is. The reason I ask is I have found there to be certain "beliefs" in my mind about this subject that isn't in reality how they are used and I'm still working that one out, thank you in advance.

Re: Newbie Questions and intro MarioD #257402 07/24/14 09:57 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 14 R rkatz0 OP Newbie
OP rkatz0 Newbie R Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 14	Well I purchased a Reaper license for a few reasons: 1. The Reaper Forum has many excellent and helpful folk on it. 2. Reaper is not expensive and is reportedly very stable. 3. Reaper is used by my high school composition teacher who says he knows some of the developers, has been using it for many years. 4. Reaper can do everything all the other DAWs out there do, except the stuff I don't know about, engineer stuff, perhaps. 5. Reaper also twisted my arm with the Personal Edition pricing which is exactly the same functionality as the commercial license. That being said I will definitely learn to navigate RealBand and might end up using it in most cases. Best regards!

Re: Newbie Questions and intro rkatz0 #257577 07/26/14 05:23 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,129 Winston-Salem, NC USA Jim Fogle Veteran
Jim Fogle Veteran Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,129 Winston-Salem, NC USA	Reaper is as good of a DAW as any out there, excellent value and has a very strong forum. Looking forward to hearing your first music production. Jim Fogle - 2024 BiaB (1111) RB (5) Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk by BandLab (CbB) - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home

Re: Newbie Questions and intro rkatz0 #257618 07/26/14 09:10 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 3,567 J JohnJohnJohn Veteran
JohnJohnJohn Veteran J Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 3,567	yeah you made a great choice with Reaper! I have tried on several occasions to use Realband and it is so quirky and archaic in the way things are done I get very frustrated very fast. Reaper is state-of-the-art in both its functionality and its design so you will not only be able to accomplish everything you wish but you will enjoy using the software! my work flow on songs where I use BIAB is now like this, 1) BIAB to get the basic song written I often use Realtracks only (but lately I have had great success in using MIDI and then bringing those MIDI tracks into Reaper for use with Kontakt 5) 2) set all tracks to center pan, remove all reverb, set all to same volume and export them as separate mono normalized WAV files 3) bring all tracks into Reaper and mix, edit, apply VSTs, etc. 4) master in Reaper If I do not get the tracks I want sometimes I will save the song with another name (SONG-2) and change the Realtracks before I do steps 2-4 above. In rare cases where I cannot seem to get what I want I will open my song in Realband and try to get something better there. But the only reason I would resort to this is for the bar-by-bar Realtrack regeneration feature that Realband has; if they added this feature to BIAB I would never use Realband! Last edited by JohnJohnJohn; 07/26/14 09:11 PM.

Re: Newbie Questions and intro rkatz0 #275301 12/18/14 08:37 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 1 S Stagecoach Newbie
Stagecoach Newbie S Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 1	I need some help from somebody who is an expert at using band in a box. I am a beginner

Re: Newbie Questions and intro rkatz0 #275302 12/18/14 08:39 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 11,403 Wauconda DrDan Veteran
DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 11,403 Wauconda	You came to the right forum. Now start a new thread and fire away. Dan, BIAB2024, SoundCloud Win11, i7(12thGen), 32GB, 1TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD), 2TB Libraries, 1 TB(WD-Black), 2TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD)Data, Motu Audio Express, Keystation 61, SL88 Studio, Reaper

Re: Newbie Questions and intro Stagecoach #275319 12/18/14 09:37 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,475 New Mexico Larry Kehl Veteran
Larry Kehl Veteran Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,475 New Mexico	DITTO what Jazzmandan said: START A NEW THREAD But to help us help you maybe in the new thread: list your PC (OS, how much memory, HDD size, processor type/speed), what is your sound card (e.g., built-in Realtek audio chip, Sound Blaster Titanium PCIe, external M-Audio USB device,etc.) Do you have a MIDI interface (even a simple USB to MIDI cable)? Finally maybe in a few words (don't really need life history) your MUSIC experience and PC experience. Not being snide just it's easier to help someone if we know terminology/vocabulary level we can use. Do you have enough music background to know basic music terms (scales, keys, tempo, chords, clef, Dim7, ) if you studied at Julliard then you can teach US Do you know the difference between MIDI and AUDIO? And on PC side are you a limited user who checks email once in a while or a power user who writes assembler code. Do know what a user account control is in Windows, know the difference between the file Explorer and Internet Explorer, etc. and BTW: HELLO and Welcome Larry Win10Pro,i9,64GB,2TBSSD+20TBHDDs,1080TI,BIAB'24,Scarlett18i8,Montage7,Fusion 8HD,QS8,Integra7,XV5080,QSR,SC-8850,SPLAT,FL21&others,Komp.14,IK suite&others, just a guitar player-AXE FX III &FM9T, FishmanTP, MIDIGuitar2, GK2/3'sw/GI20

Re: Newbie Questions and intro rkatz0 #275362 12/18/14 03:33 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 9,326 Middlesex, NC Guitarhacker Veteran
Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 9,326 Middlesex, NC	Originally Posted By: rkatz0 This is the sort of nuts and bolts reply that really helps, thanks, I have seen many great replies on the board but this one is golden (IMHO), however, I disagree with you about your way is "one way", I would say your way is ONE of the ONLY ways to do this! Also judging by the quality of your recordings it might be THE way to do it, thanks! I appreciate the kind words, however, there are others here who create really nice music and do not use my workflow pattern. Thank you for listening to some of my music..... most of it was done following the pattern I set out in the first post I made on this thread. It works... and having Sonar LE is a great thing..... jump in and make music. You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.

Go To

Moderated by Andrew - PG Music, Blake - PG Music, Callie - PG Music, Catherine, Jeff Yankauer, PeterGannon, pgmoderation

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

April 25, 2024

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

April 12, 2024

Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!

Add updated printing options, enhanced tracks settings, smoother use of MGU and SGU (BB files) within PowerTracks, and more with the latest PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 update!

Learn more about this free update for PowerTracks Pro Audio & download it at www.pgmusic.com/support_windows_pt.htm#2024_5

April 09, 2024

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

April 05, 2024

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.

April 04, 2024

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

March 28, 2024

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."

March 15, 2024

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!

More News