#373784 - 11/10/1610:30 AM[Band-in-a-Box for Windows]Re: #TBT - Band-in-a-Box® 7: Windows 95 MIDI Setup
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Matt Finley
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This is a great look back. Yes, I predate this version by several years and remember when all these great features were introduced. You can see the creativity in changing the MIDI functions of BIAB, because that's all we had then.
Several of these features are ones I still use every time now, like Unfold, or F5 at any measure to change patches or styles. It's harder to remember when we did not have them.
One fix I remember was based on my bug report, that you could not start playback inside a Tag. Instead, the program would use the offset number of measures in the Tag and play from that offset at the beginning.
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One of my fondest memories was BIAB on a single 3.5 diskette. I carried that disk everywhere with me so I could play music on any computer (including work).
Noticed throughout the video the "hour-glass" LOL.
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This one predates me (but just a little); I didn't discover BIAB until the next version (version 8). I bought the Pro Pak (the basic version), but as soon as version 9 came out, I upgraded to the Mega Pak (which was the top Pak back then).
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Like Matt, and many here, I pre-date that version of BIAB. Never had the ORIGINAL version since I didn't have an Amega, I think it was(?), but "got on board" with version 2 for DOS in Oct '90. Cost me: $59 for BIAB /w Fakebook for $29 more.
Probably can't find anything as visual as your V7 Win 95 movie but be GREAT if you could dig through archives and come up with a Win 3.1, or better yet DOS, set of screen shots of BIAB running.
Surely "Doc" has pictures,somewhere, of his youngster?
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#373845 - 11/10/1606:44 PM[Band-in-a-Box for Windows]Re: #TBT - Band-in-a-Box® 7: Windows 95 MIDI Setup
[Re: Callie - PG Music]
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Interesting to look back. I started with Atari, although I don't think there were any videos available at that time. It's come a long way, that's for sure.
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#373928 - 11/11/1604:05 PM[Band-in-a-Box for Windows]Re: #TBT - Band-in-a-Box® 7: Windows 95 MIDI Setup
[Re: Callie - PG Music]
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Do you have a floppy disk reader still?
That's when I threw away hundreds of BiaB/PT/Roland Sample disks; when I realized I probably wasn't going to have a floppy disk drive anymore. I actually have a couple floppy drives (the hardware) stored away, but I'm guessing those disks would have all been toast by now. I know some started failing years ago.
Back on subject: The 'skin' idea was also tested in this version .. and really didn't catch on.
Installable color schemes Are you tired of the white and blue look of Band-in -a-Box? "Jazz up the screen" by choosing from several color sets using the 256 color palette in Windows. Choose from pre-made color schemes like "Wood tones" or "Easy on the eyes," or make your own!
/OK, 256 is a bit simple but the concept was there. What happened?
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Band-in-a-Box® 2018 for Mac - Importing MIDI Files
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1. Melody | Import Melody from MIDI File to select a MIDI file from disk using the file dialog.
2. Melody | Import Melody from Clipboard - when the MIDI data is already copied from another program to the
clipboard.
A new window will open, asking for additional criteria - which channels, # of bars to offset..., # of bars to import, include lyrics, include patch changes - and more! Head to our online manual Chapter 10: Working with MIDI to learn more!
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Open your Band-in-a-Box® program, and you'll find the [Practice] button in the toolbar - it's a GREAT resource! Minimized your toolbar? Head to Window | Practice Window or ALT SHIFT L to access
In this window, you'll find many options to help you practice, including Ear Training games, access to the Chord Builder and Chord Subs, some helpful tools within the Playalong Features menu, and more!
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Patch updates are important, and should definitely be installed to your BB folder. They can add new features, update the help resources of the program, fix bugs reported by users, and make your entire Band-in-a-Box experience run smoothly!
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