Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 221
semar Offline OP
Apprentice
OP Offline
Apprentice
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 221
All,

I started this song a while ago with BiaB, and then step by step I've completely changed it. Hooked by the arpeggio functions of the Roland Fantom G, where actually all the sounds come from, I've then knocked out this idea: http://sergiomarcello.com/music/idea.mp3

Still lots to do, but you get an idea of the song direction :-)

Regards,
Sergio

User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,867
C
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
C
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,867
I see how it's easy to get hooked on those Roland sounds. Good job. Did hear a slight hum you may want to address as you continue to progress with the song.


Charlie

Last edited by c_fogle; 10/29/14 11:07 AM.

BIAB 2026:RB 2026, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,715
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,715
This is a great start! Super sounds!

BiaB has a way of changing a lot of songs that I do.


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647
Hi Sergio,

Nice to "meet" you. We don't get a lot of this style of music on the boards. It was a very pleasant change of pace!

We loved the way the intro built in layers. That approach always builds a certain amount of anticipation. Very nice work! We enjoyed the light, easy-going feel to this one. Best to you ...

Alan & Di


BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar

Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 221
semar Offline OP
Apprentice
OP Offline
Apprentice
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 221
All,
many thanks for the nice comments, very appreciated :-)

@c_fogle,
yes about the hum you are absolutely right, I'll care about it in the future.

Best regards,
Sergio.

User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 33
Enthusiast
Offline
Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 33
It may just be my system, but I had to adjust the bass down a bit to keep it from overpowering the rest of the music. I really enjoyed the piece. It had a good energy and a really nice flow.

User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109
Sergio...

I like this a lot! You used BIAB the same way I do.. to prep an idea for development elsewhere.
Yes, interesting and different from most of what we usually hear here.

I think the user showcase helps us all to see just what's possible with this amazing software! We all tend to get in ruts.. and sometimes through mutual influence we get in the same rut together. Then somebody like you comes along and does something very different. When that happens, its as though somebody discovered a new door in the universe, and now we can explore places we never even knew existed before

I like the arpeggiated passage. I need to learn how to do that.

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,052
G
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
G
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,052
Fun upbeat little tune!! I could hear it as movie soundtrack music. Really enjoyable listen! Take care. Greg

User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 10,868
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 10,868
cool sounding tune.

I'd bring the lead synth up a few db in the mix.


You can find my music at:
www.herbhartley.com
Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 221
semar Offline OP
Apprentice
OP Offline
Apprentice
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 221
Thanks all for the encouraging comments, very kind from you !

All right, in the next 'release' I will:

1) suppress the hum
2) adjust the bass volume
3) bring the lead synth up a few db in the mix

I can't only trust my ears, that's why your opinions are so important to me :-)

Regards,
Sergio.

User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,427
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,427
Good work Sergio, I really enjoyed this, it's a very infectious piece.
I loved the lead 'guitar' work and the bass sound was superb. I look forward to the remix!

John


Songs web site
YouTube Channel
BIAB 2024
Cakewalk by BandLab
Studio One 7
User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109
Originally Posted By: semar
Thanks all for the encouraging comments, very kind from you !

All right, in the next 'release' I will:

1) suppress the hum
2) adjust the bass volume
3) bring the lead synth up a few db in the mix

I can't only trust my ears, that's why your opinions are so important to me :-)

Regards,
Sergio.


you perfectly summarized why forums like this are such a valuable resource to anyone who wants to learn from the experience of many

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 16,136
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 16,136
Different from what is typically posted
or what I typically listen to...and that
is another reason that we so much
enjoy this community. The mix sounds
fine on my monitors but they are "bass
light." I would imagine that a great video
could be created around this.

Kudos!

J&B


Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more.
If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks!
Our Videos
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

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.

PG Music News
XPro & Xtra Styles PAK Sets On Sale Now - Until May 15, 2026!

All of our XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAKs are on sale until May 15th, 2026!

It's the perfect time to expand your Band-in-a-Box® style library with XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs. These additional styles for Band-in-a-Box® offer a wide range of genres designed to fit seamlessly into your projects. Each style is professionally arranged and mixed, helping enhance your songs while saving you time.

What are XPro Styles and Xtra Styles PAKs?

XPro Styles PAKs are styles that work with any version (Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition) of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). XPro Styles PAKS 1-10 includes 1,000 styles!

Xtra Styles PAKs are styles that work with the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). Xtra Styles PAKs 1-21 includes 3,700 styles (and 35 MIDI styles)!

The XPro & Xtra Styles PAKs are not included in any Band-in-a-Box® package.

The XPro Styles PAKs 1-10 are available for only $29 ea (reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Listen to demos and order now! For Mac or for Windows.

The Xtra Styles PAKs 1-21 are available for only $29 ea (reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the Xtra Styles PAK Bundle for only $199 (reg. $349)! Listen to demos and order now! For Mac or for Windows.

Note: XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.

The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 19 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version as they require the RealTracks included in the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

Supercharge your Band-in-a-Box today with XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAK Sets!

Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Mac Videos

With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac, we’re rolling out a collection of brand-new videos on our YouTube channel. We’ll keep this forum post updated so you can easily find all the latest videos in one convenient spot.

Whether you're exploring new features, checking out the latest RealTracks or Style PAKs, this is your go-to guide for Band-in-a-Box® 2026.

Check out this forum post for "One Stop Shopping" of our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac Videos!

Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Mac is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac is here and it is packed with major new features! There’s a new modern look, a GUI redesign to all areas of the program including toolbars, windows, workflow and more. There’s a Multi-view layout for organizing multiple windows. A standout addition is the powerful AI-Notes feature, which uses AI neural-net technology to transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI—entire mixes or individual instruments—making it easy to study, view, and play parts from any song. And that’s just the beginning—there are over 100 new features in this exciting release.

Along with version 2026, we've released an incredible lineup of new content! There's 202 new RealTracks, brand-new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two new RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!

Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac and save up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special offer—available until May 15, 2026. Visit our Band-in-a-Box® packages page to explore all available upgrade options.

2026 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
Our Free Bonus PAK and 49-PAK are loaded with amazing add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is included with most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac packages, but you can unlock even more—including 20 unreleased RealTracks—by upgrading to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49.

Holiday Weekend Hours

As we hop into the Easter weekend, here are our holiday hours:

April 3 (Good Friday): 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
April 4 (Saturday): Closed
April 5 (Easter Sunday): Closed
April 6 (Easter Monday): Open regular hours

Wishing you an egg-cellent weekend!

— Team PG

Update to Build 10 of RealBand® 2026 for Windows®!

If you're already using RealBand 2026 for Windows, download build 10 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® users: Build 904 now available!

If you're already using Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, make sure to grab the latest update! Build 904 is now available for download and includes the newest additions and enhancements from our team.

Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® users: Build 1237 is now available!

Already a Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows user? Stay up to date and download the build 1237 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.

Forum Statistics
Forums57
Topics86,218
Posts802,022
Members40,070
Most Online64,515
Apr 8th, 2026
Newest Members
Orchestr8, dimtass, Quamido Pirendo, Allan63, isledge
40,070 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 126
zedd 110
DC Ron 92
rsdean 86
Noel96 76
Today's Birthdays
flashlarue, gary133, kirbonite
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5