Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 34
B
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
B
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 34
Hello,

I'm using BIAB 2012 and I've set up bars 1-12 to repeat 20 times. Before I did the build 350 update the chords in these bars change as expected during the first pass but during successive passes the chords never change even though the progress marker steps through the repeated bars as expected. I then installed the build 350 update and the chords still do not change. After this update, however, the progress marker disappears after the first pass and doesn't return until the 3rd pass. I do have the "Generate (insert) new bars" box unchecked. I don't use BIAB very often so it's doubtless just something I'm doing wrong.

Thanks,
Ray

Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 20,286
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 20,286
Ray
Are the tracks frozen? If tracks are frozen and you then make changes, these changes may not be reflected unless they are unfrozen and then regenerated.
In your version, the asterisk at the top I think is the indicator that they are frozen.

Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in)
2015-12-04_17-52-47.jpg (25.22 KB, 61 downloads)

BIAB & RB2025 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 34
B
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
B
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 34
No asterisks... This was merely a real simple test file I just created. I selected CONTRA44 style in the key of E, did 4 bars of E, 6 bars of B7, 2 more bars of E, then repeat. Just for laughs I created an entirely new file with the same configuration. With the new file the marker does repeat as expected but the cords still don't change. Since there are only 12 bars in the song but the default is 32 I then reduced it to 12 and put the repeat of 20 at the end of that. That worked, but I still don't understand why it doesn't change chords if I do it the original way.

Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 20,286
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 20,286
Not sure, I haven't used 2012 for quite a few years, so unfortunately, I can't even test.

I'm not aware that there were any issues with repeats in that version though.


BIAB & RB2025 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,807
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,807
Ray,

Are you using the dotted bars repeat or simply looping through the 12 bars 20 times by setting the number of choruses?

Setting the number of choruses would be the best way to do it. Simply click on the 'choruses' button and then select '20'.



Regards,
Noel


MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2025
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 34
B
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
B
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 34
Thanks for all the suggestions. I think this must have simply been a matter of several different settings errors. After I looked at the various suggestions, changed a few things, then rebooted the machine it all started working as it should.

Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 26,972
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 26,972
Sunspots again... Who knows?

I note you are getting close to the 255 measure limit in BIAB, particularly if there is anything more to this song than the 12 measures and presumably a four-bar ending.


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.
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
Band-in-a-Box 2025 Italian Version is Here!

Cari amici
È stata aggerate la versione in Italiano del programma più amato dagli appassionati di musica, il nostro Band-in-a-Box.
Questo è il link alla nuova versione 2025.

Di seguito i link per scaricare il pacchetti di lingua italiana aggiornati per Band-in-a-Box e RealBand, anche per chi avesse già comprato la nuova versione in inglese.

Band-in-a-Box 2025 - Italiano
RealBand 2025 - Italiano

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!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Die deutsche Version Band-in-a-Box® 2025 für Windows ist ab sofort verfügbar!

Alle die bereits die englische Version von Band-in-a-Box und RealBand 2024 installiert haben, finden hier die Installationsdateien für das Sprachenupdate:

https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025.exe
https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025RB.exe

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.

Forum Statistics
Forums58
Topics84,120
Posts775,499
Members39,583
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
Newest Members
jnlortns01, CsLy@13, kmvertns01, Creon, ASMusic
39,583 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 147
WaoBand 99
DC Ron 96
zedd 85
rsdean 80
Today's Birthdays
Trompito
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5