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RE-Generate part of a real track?

I know this is possible with RB but is it possible to achieve in BB?

If not, it would be a great feature to have in BB.


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No. It's a longtime Wishlist item.


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Thanks Matt ..... Shame ...... I'm surprised it wasn't included in 2015.


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Strange I was about to ask the exact same question! Thanks for the question and answer. Another reason to try RB on my next project.

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You CAN go into the Soloist and choose "Custom" to add a Realtrack, for example, to an intro. Select starting, ending bars, etc...


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Hey, that's a good tip, Phillyjazz. Would you consider posting that in Tips and Tricks?


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Originally Posted By: PhillyJazz
You CAN go into the Soloist and choose "Custom" to add a Realtrack, for example, to an intro. Select starting, ending bars, etc...


In theory yes, in practice is very difficult to get usable results with this strategy. Try it yourself and you'll realize why. See also p. 31 here:
http://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=273165#Post273165

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I'm not sure what you mean, Cerio.. I choose the "Soloist" button...the Real Tracks all show up, and I can even choose between "Chording" and "Solo".. also filter. I have done this for intros as well as "fills" on held notes.


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Philly J

Just want to add that when the Soloist button is clicked, the 2nd option of the drop-down list is to be selected- Open soloist dialog...

This brings you to the screen you need to continue.

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Originally Posted By: PhillyJazz
I'm not sure what you mean, Cerio.. I choose the "Soloist" button...the Real Tracks all show up, and I can even choose between "Chording" and "Solo".. also filter. I have done this for intros as well as "fills" on held notes.


Let's say that you want the perfect sax solo. This one is a good start:
http://youtu.be/gcdh1X8lCcY

Now, let's re-generate bars 3-4 using the "Generate Solo for a Specific range of bars" feature:
http://youtu.be/-OyrBoBTR1c

The result are unnatural and unmusical cutted-off musical phrases on the transition bars (2 and 5); let's try again:
http://youtu.be/Sc_kvBy0NPc

Still worst. Ok, let's go back to the original solo...

Surprise: undo not working. Yo've just lost your original solo crazy

That's why I included this feature on this bug list (p. 31):
http://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=273165&page=all

Maybe you want add your +1 there smile




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Well, there is another way that I sometimes use.
First up let me say that most will find Realband a better option, I find Realband one of life's horrible experiences, tried for years to make it work for me, fail, then promise myself I'll kill myself before I try it again. There, rant finished.

If you use a DAW, works for me in Cubase, Sonar, Reaper, put BIAB in DAW mode select the range you want to change, say bars 5-8, either A) Drag Inst to Drop Pad B) Drag Inst direct to DAW, unto bar 5 in song.

Next, hit Generate and Play button in BIAB and repeat process, you get 2 different renditions.

Not RB Multiriff, but sometimes I think it even quicker, particularly if you're going to do your mix in a DAW anyway.

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Forgot to mention, if you drop it into "comping lanes" it's a way better option than Realband Audition Multiriff, I swear I can feel myself aging during that process. smile


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@Cerio: Yes, I agree the "snippets" are far from perfect. I generally need to do a little "cut and paste" surgery to make them really work. I usually leave "OK to solo for an extra beat" checked...


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