1) Click on #1 and then #2 shown on IMAGE 1 above.
2) Now scroll through the list on the left until you get to the Realtrack whose hold volume you want to adjust (#3, IMAGE 2).
You many need to scroll down a bit to find the Realtrack because MIDI soloists could be at the top of the list.
3) Now click on "Edit" under "Soloist Maker" (#4, IMAGE 2).
4) Click on the "More" button (#5, IMAGE 3) when the Soloist Editor window opens.
5) Double-check that the name of the Realtrack is correct (it's the heading for the new window that opens).
6) Under the 'Normal' column, adjust the values in the boxes I've labelled #6 on IMAGE 3. If you want to make the hold quieter, reduce the value by 1, 2, or 3 decibels. If you want to make the hold louder, increase the value by a decibel or two.
NOTE: There are two values to enter.... one for the 'a' sub-style and one for the 'b' substyle (I suggest just making them both the same.)
7) 'OK' your way back to BIAB and generate the song for the changes to take effect.
One thing to keep in mind with this change is that it is only permanent until PG Music write new DEFAULT.SOL and RTEXTRA.BIN files. Peter Gannon mentioned this a few years ago. These two files are sometimes updated in new builds. (Inasmuch as I understand things, at least.)
............ 6) Under the 'Normal' column, adjust the values in the boxes I've labelled #6 on IMAGE 3. If you want to make the hold quieter, reduce the value by 1, 2, or 3 decibels. If you want to make the hold louder, increase the value by a decibel or two. ...... 7) 'OK' your way back to BIAB and generate the song for the changes to take effect. This should do the job for you. Regards, Noel
On 6) 3dB (-3db usually) the sound level goes up or down about half volume physically.
On 7) Maybe DON'T OK the last window on closing the lot; BIAB then will generate a soloist part for the soloist track. Just regenerate the 'problems' track or the whole arrangement ... F
PS you can also get there from this menu, and first remember the RT number so you can select the right one:
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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!
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