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Now that i have been using RB for a pretty long time. and i have had the opportunity to see how it works under different situation i have three things i think that are very important to the long term deveopment, that need to be addressed. I will list them and give a brief break down of the reasons
1. Node based automation. I know that this has been asked for for sometime now, but it is a really good add on feature to get done. Sure there is recorded fader moves, but those are not very precise, and requires several attempts to get it right, and thus make you not want to wrestle it. Adding a node based system that addresses Volume, Panning, FX, and even Aux Send would be very powerful on this system, and would keep more people from jumping to other programs to finish a song.
2. Assignable tracking for using multiple input interfaces. Yes the system automatically assigns the tracks in order, but this can be mess and frustrating. I used it last night and must say i was able to get it done, but being able to assign tracks would be killer. Let's look at why. Use my Tascam US-800, and Reaper, or Sonar for example. On my Tascam, i have the vocals run through the digital input on channels 7/8, and in Reaper i can open up two tracks an assign the one to input 1 for my guitar, and one to inputs 7/8 vo vocals, and all is great. In RB i have to hit audio record, and it takes up 8 tracks, and put the guitar on one, and the vocals on 7 and 8 so i have 5 dead tracks in the middle. Dead you say, why notjust record on them. Sorry you can't, as it pops up a warning that you can't record on a track that has data on it. What data, it is dead air, as that track had no actual input. So having a drop down menu in each track to assign which input you want would be killer. you could assign the guitar, and the bass, and the vocal in any configuation you want.
3. Please, finally address the VST timing issue. this has been asked for for a long time now, and should be handled. I really get the development of RTs and Super midi tracks, these things are great, and unique. having the VSTi issue settles, and the above automation system you could use VSTi's like Jamstix and automate the output allowing Jamstix to actually JAM! Imagine Super midi tracks laying down a great beat through Jamstix, and having the automation system send changing dynamics causing it to drop to sidestick in a soft place, and go to snare and ride during the harder parts of a song.
Last edited by Robh; 01/11/13 02:16 PM.
HP Win 11 12 gig ram, Mac mini Sonoma with 16 gig of ram, BiaB/RB 2026, Reaper 7, Harrison Mixbus 11 , Presonus Audiobox USB96
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RB is a very good DAW, but it's unique features aside, what is wrong with refining it and making it more appealing and full-featured so we have fewer reasons to jump to another DAW? Node-based editing and making RB able to interact with timing-based plug-ins like Jamstix would in my mind be significant improvements, and additional reasons to keep purchasing the upgrades. When making decisions each year on what to spend one's money on for software upgrades, why not cement BIAB/RB's place at the top?
Terry
BIAB/RB 2018 PlusPak. Dell Inspiron23 running Win10, 12GB RAM, 2.5GHz i7, Presonus AudioBox USB interface.
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