|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 5
Newbie
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 5 |
Hello fellow musicians,
I came across a problem in BIAB 2007 - when I place a chord and press "Preview" in Chord Settings, everything sounds ok. But when I place the next chord, the first one changes (just slightly, but I don't want it).
How do I prevent this rather annoying thing?
Thank you in advance.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,174
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,174 |
Hello fellow musicians,
I came across a problem in BIAB 2007 - when I place a chord and press "Preview" in Chord Settings, everything sounds ok. But when I place the next chord, the first one changes (just slightly, but I don't want it).
How do I prevent this rather annoying thing?
Thank you in advance. I assume you are referring to the fact that the arrangements over a chord change every time you regenerate (play). This is actually a feature. But many wanted to be able to "freeze" an arrangement so it would not change. So years ago this was added. But v2007 is an old version. Only thing short of upgrading is to move the track out of BIAB into a DAW (or RealBand which I assume was available right around 2007?) when you hear something you like.
BIAB – 2025, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, 1TB WD Black NVMe SSD, 2TB WDC Blue SSD, 1TB WD Blue, 2 TB SK NVMe, 6 TB External, Motu Audio Express 6x6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,174
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,174 |
Oh, by the way, welcome to the forum. 
BIAB – 2025, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, 1TB WD Black NVMe SSD, 2TB WDC Blue SSD, 1TB WD Blue, 2 TB SK NVMe, 6 TB External, Motu Audio Express 6x6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 5
Newbie
|
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 5 |
Thanks for your answer, but I don't think you understood me. The arrangement does not change every time I play, it actually stays exactly the same. That's not the problem. Once more, the problem is that the chord played by the piano changes after I put another chord after it. Please take a look at the screenshot:  Is there any way to prevent this?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 12,667
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 12,667 |
I suspect it's because BIAB is looking to make an arrangement. It's not a static program where once you enter something it stays that way. BIAB is always looking ahead at what's coming next and creates the arrangement based on that. It's one of the reasons you can't use BIAB like an arranger keyboard.
John Laptop-HP Omen I7 Win11Pro 32GB 2x2TB, 1x4TB SSD Desktop-ASUS-I7 Win10Pro 32GB 2x1.5TB, 2x2TB, 1x4TB SATA BB2025/UMC404HD/Casios/Cakewalk/Reaper/Studio One/MixBus/Notion/Finale/Dorico/Noteworthy/NI/Halion/IK http://www.sus4chord.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 493
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 493 |
I don't remember when the feature came along, but you can change the way BIAB handles chord embellishments in the settings - jazz them down was the term used if I recall correctly. In the newer versions you can choose a simple arrangement that also affects the chords. Might be worth looking for in your older version.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,174
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,174 |
It is an old version of BIAB but is it new to you?  Cuz, that's the way BIAB works.
BIAB – 2025, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, 1TB WD Black NVMe SSD, 2TB WDC Blue SSD, 1TB WD Blue, 2 TB SK NVMe, 6 TB External, Motu Audio Express 6x6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 5
Newbie
|
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 5 |
So basically what you all are saying is that this program is not capable of playing what I entered into it. Disappointing, I must say. Ah well, I guess I'll have to look for an alternative.
Thanks for your time.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,174
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,174 |
Glad to help clarify. You just discovered one thing that BIAB does not do, but lots of other products will play exactly what you enter. So now you may want to take a little time to find out what BIAB does do. Because, what it does is what nothing else comes close to.
BIAB – 2025, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, 1TB WD Black NVMe SSD, 2TB WDC Blue SSD, 1TB WD Blue, 2 TB SK NVMe, 6 TB External, Motu Audio Express 6x6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 5
Newbie
|
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 5 |
Frankly, I think this is just poor programming. I mean, if it can't perform the most basic function of playing a chord which I entered, what good is it, even with all its bells and whistles? If I had payed for the software, I would have asked for my money back.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 12,667
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 12,667 |
So you are complaining about a piece of software that you didn't pay for and that works the way it was designed but not the way you think it should is bad programming? And a seven year old version, at that. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and presume that someone let you use their copy...
John Laptop-HP Omen I7 Win11Pro 32GB 2x2TB, 1x4TB SSD Desktop-ASUS-I7 Win10Pro 32GB 2x1.5TB, 2x2TB, 1x4TB SATA BB2025/UMC404HD/Casios/Cakewalk/Reaper/Studio One/MixBus/Notion/Finale/Dorico/Noteworthy/NI/Halion/IK http://www.sus4chord.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,174
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,174 |
Didn't see that one comin... 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 26,879
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 26,879 |
Wsurfer0, do you know what voice leading is?
BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10,749
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10,749 |
Matt, you've got me wondering.
I'll admit I don't know what voice leading is but I'll take a guess.
Is it when one chord is used as a stepping stone to another chord? Another way of putting it one chord "announces" the impeding arrival of another chord. If I use the chords of E, A & B for example I might add an E7 at bar 3 to smooth the progression change to A at bar 4.
Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk by BandLab (CbB) - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 26,879
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 26,879 |
Hi Jim. Oversimplified, it means music normally sounds smoother moving the fewest notes the fewest steps to go from one chord to another. It's also why the OP will not get what he wants.
As JFord mentioned, BIAB uses intelligence to transition smoothly from one chord to the next. What BIAB chooses to play will therefore be different if the following chord is different. And this is a good thing.
You might be able to do what the OP wants by using loops. Although BIAB supports loops and also does have much recent development in "simpler" RealTracks, neither will help the OP as that person is using version 2007.
BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 5
Newbie
|
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 5 |
What BIAB chooses to play will therefore be different if the following chord is different. And this is a good thing.
Well it would be a good thing if it actually sounded good. But in this case it's just horrible. If that was a piano player in a real band, he'd be out on his behind a long time ago. So you are complaining about a piece of software that you didn't pay for and that works the way it was designed but not the way you think it should is bad programming? And a seven year old version, at that. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and presume that someone let you use their copy... Well the way it was designed is obvouisly faulty. And if it had worked properly, I might have considered getting the newest version. And the fact that I borrowed it doesn't prevent me from stating the facts...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,679
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,679 |
Hi wsurfer0, As I read through this thread, it sounds like you are trying to get BIAB to be something that it is not. Essentially, all one needs to do with BIAB is to enter a chord progression in Chord Sheet view and then simply hit the Play/Generate button. BIAB looks after everything after that. There are some great videos at the below link that will give you a little more insight into this amazing piece of software. http://www.pgmusic.com/videos.bbwin.htmAlso, if you click on the the link in my "Signature", you'll be able to hear some songs I've put together using BIAB. Kind regards, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Holiday Weekend Hours
Our Customer Service hours this weekend are as follows:
Friday, April 18: 8:00 - 4:00
Saturday, April 19: closed
Sunday, April 20: closed
Monday, April 21: Regular hours
Thank you!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 French Version is Here!
Bonjour à tous,
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
Le téléchargement se fait à partir du site PG Music
Pour ceux qui auraient déjà acheté la version 2025 de Band-in-a-Box (et qui donc ont une version anglaise), il est possible de "franciser" cette version avec les patchs suivants:
BIAB 2025 - francisation
RealBand 2025 - francisation
Voilà, enjoy!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 German Version is Here!
Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!
Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.
Stay up to date—get the latest update now!
Update to RealBand® 2025 Build 5 Windows Today!
Already using RealBand® 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 5 now from our Support Page to ensure you have the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.
Get the latest update today!
PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 for Windows is Here!
PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 is here! This new version introduces many features, including VST3 support, the ability to load or import a .FLAC file, a reset option for track height in the Tracks window, a taller Timeline on the Notation window toolbar, new freeze buttons in the Tracks window, three toolbar modes (two rows, single row, and none), the improved Select Patch dialog with text-based search and numeric patch display, a new button in the DirectX/VST window to copy an effects group, and more!
First-time packages start at only $49. Already a PowerTracks Pro Audio user? Upgrade for as little as $29!
www.pgmusic.com/powertracks.htm
Video: Summary of the New Band-in-a-Box® App for iOS®
Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new Band-in-a-Box® app for iOS®! Designed for musicians, singer-songwriters, and educators, this powerful tool lets you create, play, and transfer songs effortlessly on your iPhone® or iPad®—anytime, anywhere.
Band-in-a-Box® for iOS® :Summary video.
Check out the forum post for more information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums58
Topics83,888
Posts771,806
Members39,473
| |
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean