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Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
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An update is available for Band-in-a-Box® Version 2018Download the Band-in-a-Box 2018 Build 266 update Summary of changes for Version 2018 Build 266 (April 16, 2019):- Fixed: Pressing play might freeze the program if your song has no RealDrums selected and includes style changes at any bar.
- Fixed: The Audio Devices window might freeze if re-selecting the same audio device.
- Improved: If using unusual audio device settings (eg. bluetooth headphones with a very low sample rate), a warning message will be shown that directs the user to the macOS Audio Device window to adjust their settings.
- Fixed: The file open dialog for choosing a custom RealTracks folder would fail.
Summary of changes for Version 2018 Build 263 (July 20, 2018):- Fixed: Some AU plugins might cause a crash during playback.
- Fixed: Playback might cause a crash after editing multi-drums.
- Fixed: 'Multi' and 'Medley' RealTracks were not displaying proper track titles.
- Fixed: Bar lines would not display properly in the Audio Edit window if launching through the menu item "Audio Chord Wizard (Audio Edit)".
- Added: Support added for features that some newer styles will require.
- Improved: XML improvements.
- Fixed: Band-in-a-Box might crash or freeze when using adding UserTracks and pressing Play.
- Fixed: The Preferences 2 dialog might not exit using [OK] without an 'A number is out of range' error message.
- Fixed: The 'A number is out of range' error message should mention the number that the user entered for clarity.
- Fixed: The Ghost button in the Piano Roll window could not be disabled.
- Fixed: Audio harmonies would be generated with the wrong notes if selecting a range of audio in the middle of the track.
- Added: Help Video button added to the Audio Harmony dialog.
- Improved: The Audio Harmony Dialog has been rearranged to be more intuitive when using Band-in-a-Box Intelligent Mode.
- Fixed: The Audio Harmony dialog needed some hints.
- Fixed: The Notation Window would not redraw properly after exiting the Import Chords dialog.
- Added: Menu items added for opening an entire MIDI file.
- Added: Menu items added for opening an entire Karaoke file.
Summary of changes for Version 2018 Build 258 (May 28, 2018):This update adds new features, including a new Piano Roll window. The Piano Roll window is a major new feature that enables precise graphic editing of MIDI data including notes, velocity, controllers, program changes, channel aftertouch, and pitch bend. There is a video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXuM5Y-O3xU- Added: The Piano Roll window has been added.
This is a major new feature. The Piano Roll window enables precise graphic editing of MIDI data including notes, velocity, controllers, program changes, channel aftertouch, and pitch bend. There is a video tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXuM5Y-O3xU
- Added: Transpose From To menu item added to Edit > Transpose.
- Added: File > Open Special > Import MIDI file to interpret chords now also reads lyrics in.
- Added: Melody > Edit Melody > Import MIDI file to melody now also reads lyrics in.
- Fixed: Video rendering failed if using macOS 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
- Fixed: The custom toolbar sometimes would be empty, and contain no buttons to customize.
- Fixed: If editing a lyric in the edit lyrics event list, the lyric would become blank after editing the lyric.
- Fixed: The font size of the lyrics big list box, and events big list box was changed after editing an individual lyric or event.
- Fixed: The time field of either a note or lyric was getting messed up.
- Fixed: Notation advancing and scroll-ahead issues (after measure 64).
- Fixed: The floating mixer was not resizable if using macOS 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
- Fixed: The StylePicker would not exit when pressing the Esc key.
- Fixed: Import MIDI file dialog would start inside the Band-in-a-Box .app.
- Fixed: Lyrics could not be be loaded from Karaoke files (.Kar files, if they are renamed as .mid files).
Andrew
PG Music Inc.
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Hmmmm... when I ran BIAB 263 just now and asked it to check for updates, it said that I was up to date.
Yes, I know I can do it manually but still...
BIAB 2023 Audiophile, 24/60 Core M2 Mac Studio Ultra/8TB/192GB Sonoma, M1 MBAir, 2012 MBP
Digital Performer 11, LogicPro
Finale27.4, Dorico5, Encore5, SmartScorePro64, Notion6, Overture5
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Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
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Setup: Macbook pro i7(2011), OSX Sierra, Audio interface: RME Fireface UFX
Just installed Build 266 update
With RME Fireface UFX connected BIAB now shows this alert message in the left corner every time I activate play:
"Playback might silent because of unusual audio device settings. Your audio sample rate is 44100 Hz and number of output channels is 30. The ideal sample rate is 44100 Hz, and the ideal number of channels is 2 (stereo). Click on this message to launch the macOS Audio Devices where you can change your device settings."
- Activating play 4 times I get 4 Alert messages on top of each other. Very annoying!!
Notes:
- Playback does not silent. Everything is playing well !?!?
- When disconnecting RME Fireface UFX no alert message appear.
- No unusual audio devices are configured or connected to the system
best regards
Axel
Last edited by ABDK; 04/27/19 12:38 PM.
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Setup: Macbook pro i7(2011), OSX Sierra, Audio interface: RME Fireface UFX
Just installed Build 266 update
With RME Fireface UFX connected BIAB now shows this alert message in the left corner every time I activate play:
"Playback might silent because of unusual audio device settings. Your audio sample rate is 44100 Hz and number of output channels is 30. The ideal sample rate is 44100 Hz, and the ideal number of channels is 2 (stereo). Click on this message to launch the macOS Audio Devices where you can change your device settings."
- Activating play 4 times I get 4 Alert messages on top of each other. Very annoying!!
Notes:
- Playback does not silent. Everything is playing well !?!?
- When disconnecting RME Fireface UFX no alert message appear.
- No unusual audio devices are configured or connected to the system
best regards
Axel Hello Axel, The warning is an alert message and can not be turned off. However, as you have discovered an alert message does not affect program operation. Normally the message displays because the sample rate does not match Band-in-a-Box's sample rate of 44.1K. Many devices will automatically set the sample rate to 48K. In your case the issue is not the sample rate but instead is the number of channels, 30, reported by the audio interface driver. Band-in-a-Box expects an audio interface with two channels. When more than two channels is reported the alert message is displayed to remind the user any audio channel above two can not be used by Band-in-a-Box. +++ HERE +++ is a discussion on the alert message you may find useful.
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Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
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Hopefully, this nonsense will be resolved in the next version of BIAB for Mac.
If not, can we have a check box for Do not show this again ?
BIAB 2023 Audiophile, 24/60 Core M2 Mac Studio Ultra/8TB/192GB Sonoma, M1 MBAir, 2012 MBP
Digital Performer 11, LogicPro
Finale27.4, Dorico5, Encore5, SmartScorePro64, Notion6, Overture5
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I totally agree!
On Mac OS X -
The fact that BIAB cannot handle an audio interface with more than 2 channels is really a non-issue. It has alway (In my 10 years as a BIAB user) automatically selected channels 1 and 2 when you have connected an interface that has multiple outputs - We are used to it - Just like all other APPs in Mac OS X with the same limitations.
- So please make a build 267 as soon as possible and remove this (non)improvement. It only disturbs the workflow very must.
If, against my expectation and experience, there is a relevant issue for this warning message. Then please don't let it pop up every time you press Play!
- Hope that the BIAB Team reads this and will comment it.
best regards
Axel
By the way I do love this Great APP!
Last edited by ABDK; 04/29/19 11:42 PM.
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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!
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