|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 78
Enthusiast
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 78 |
I run BIAB 2014 from my laptop and customised the real tracks to fit on my C drive. This was complicated and time consuming (with help from support). My question is - when I upgrade to 2016 PRO, will I lose all the customised files and need to redo them? If so, is there a folder where I can find them and make a copy so I can bring it in to the new version?
Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 63
Enthusiast
|
|
Enthusiast
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 63 |
uhh, good question. But I'm confused, what is a c drive -no such thing on a MAC, perhaps your running windows via parallel? Did you install the realtracks on the OS drive or external/ other drive. Can BIAB (2014) realtracks installed to another partition separate from the OS drive? I thought that was possible. But since you mention c drive, I assume you have the files on the OS ( C ) drive??
Back up before you install or do anything, even if there were instructions by the installer or manual.
To clarify your question- for anyone to respond, does BIAB 2016 over write the previous version already installed, or does it install totally new standalone version.
sorry , its been awhile since I've used BIAB
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 78
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 78 |
sorry, OS drive  and yes, that's the question .
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 12,583
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 12,583 |
I'm not exactly sure what you mean by customized RealTracks, other than having just moved the ones you use on a regular basis to the OS drive, and presumably all of them are still on the external USB drive?
When you upgrade to 2016, and you select to install over the current location, it will overwrite your files with (most likely) the same file that was already there (RealTracks don't change much, unless they were "fixed" by PGMusic for some reason); even then, it's usually the text offset descriptors that are changed, not the audio files themselves.
It won't look at your current configuration, however, and say "I'll just install the files I already see there.
That being said, you could upgrade to 2016, then do one of the installation options that leaves all the RealTracks/RealDrums on the external USB drive or whatever alternate location you specify. That will leave alone all the files you have on your OS drive. You can then go through the same process as before to move over the new RealTracks you might be interested in to your OS drive. That preserves the larger set on the external USB drive, and let's you just use the ones you want on your OS drive (after telling BIAB that's where they're located).
I hope I made sense, or did I miss something here?
John Laptop-HP Omen I7 Win11Pro 32GB 2x2TB, 1x4TB SSD Desktop-ASUS-I7 Win10Pro 32GB 2x1.5TB, 2x2TB, 1x4TB SATA BB2024/UMC404HD/Casios/Cakewalk/Reaper/Studio One/MixBus/Notion/Finale/Dorico/Noteworthy/NI/Halion/IK http://www.sus4chord.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 78
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 78 |
Makes sense, thanks for your time!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 671
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 671 |
I run BIAB 2014 from my laptop and customised the real tracks to fit on my C drive. This was complicated and time consuming (with help from support). My question is - when I upgrade to 2016 PRO, will I lose all the customised files and need to redo them? If so, is there a folder where I can find them and make a copy so I can bring it in to the new version?
Thanks You don't upgrade the program its actually a reinstall of the whole program so you are overwriting all the old files. Get help from PG support. If you did a custom, time consuming 2014 install. Don't start installing 2016 on your own. Call support right from the start, and let them guide you through the install. That is a guaranteed solution. If you start on your own and run into a snag, you may not get the results you want. And you will definitely be on the phone trying to undo the situation. One thing you want to make sure you have a copy of all your BIAB songs files.
Last edited by dga; 05/16/16 08:14 AM.
"When you help somebody else you are really helping yourself"
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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."
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!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums66
Topics81,620
Posts735,182
Members38,517
| |
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean