|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 1
Newbie
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 1 |
Gentlemen
I need some advice/learned opinions please....
I am a guitar player singer (of sorts). I'm seriously considering a BIAB Audiophile 2012.5 version which apparently has never been used.....NOS so I believe.
Not being a technocrat I need some advice as to whether l should consider this unit @ AUD 290.00 or go for a new upgraded version ...??
All l am going to do with it is write tracks to sing and play over the top of....simple as that. No recording...all live performance work only...
How good was the BIAB 2012.5 Version w.r.t. live performances similar to what I have outlined above....???
Appreciate any advice/info/opinions/comments Gents please...especially from anyone doing live work with the unit mentioned above...
Thankyou
J
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,796
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,796 |
I'd say wait for the Xmas offerings, usually starting around halfway December; you'll get quite a lot more bang for the buck, but the fully loaded caboose might be more expensive. The Audiophile version comes on a 2TB external USB 3.0 drive BTW, included in the price. - F
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,864
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,864 |
Jay, Welcome to the forums. There have been many changes with BIAB since 2012. There are substantially more Realtracks that now come with the program. Most importantly, though, the process used for manipulating audio (stretching, shrinking and pitch-shifting) has undergone major changes. Just in case you are not aware of it, audio manipulation is the behind-the-scenes work that BIAB does to create a backing and it is at the heart of the program. The present full price of the audiophile version is US$669 (PG Music gives prices in US dollars). If my memory is recalling correctly, that hasn't changed too much over the years. As fiddler2007 has indicated, each December, PG Music has run special deals with special prices for the Windows version of the program. While there is no guarantee that this will happen in 2018 (because PG Music never give prior notice), historically it has been a regular event. The equivalent specials for the Mac version occur mid-year. To put some perspective on the price quoted to you for the 2012.5 version of the program, with our present exchange rate here in Australia, AUD$290 is equivalent to around US$210 (this is the value that should be compared to the US$669). With this in mind, AUD$290 is probably not an unreasonable price but given that the program is now 6 years old, I don't see AUD$290 as a bargain deal either. If you do decide to purchase 2012.5, I would check with PG Music first that you will be able to register it. This is important because registration is what's needed to open the door for the very, very best deals during the month of specials in December. Hope this helps in some way. Regards, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 18,353
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 18,353 |
To follow on from Noel's excellent advice, I also suggest that you contact PG Music to ensure that you are able to officially register the 2012 version before you part with your hard earned...
Lots of changes have come about in the ensuing years, and I think the current version can definitely do what you are looking for. It has a new user interface, and many more tracks and features.
Check first. December may offer you a great price deal also.
And 'Welcome' to the neighborhood.
BIAB & RB2024 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
Topics81,587
Posts734,734
Members38,500
| |
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