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I'm using RealBand2017 on Windows 10.
I created a song in BIAB2017 and then opened it in RealBand.
I then spent 5+ hours adding new RealTracks and editing those tracks in various ways (editing individual tracks, volume changes, fades, FX changes, and so on) until I had it tweaked just the way I wanted.
As I am going along, I save multiple copies of the file, so in case the program crashes, I have a backup point to start up again from without losing all my work.
When you save a RealBand file like this (as an *.SGU file), you get a prompt that if you have added any audio you have recorded yourself, you should save the file as a *.SEQ file. Well, I had not recorded any original audio - every bit of audio in my file was generated by RealBand. No original audio at all. BUT - of course - the warning message is WRONG. *.SGU files seem to save absolutely nothing that you do in RealBand. It's just the original BIAB file with no changes, regardless of whatever work you've done in RealBand.
Why RealBand even allows you to save a file as a *.SGU file is a mystery, since it seems to have ZERO VALUE TO DO SO.
DO NOT EVER SAVE REALBAND FILES AS *.SGU FILES. YOU WILL BE WASTING YOUR TIME.
ALWAYS SAVE REALBAND FILES AS *.SEQ FILES.
Another example of the incredible poor design and UX for this product. It has amazing capabilities and there's nothing like it on the market that I'm aware of, but it's very frustrating to use because of the hundreds of things like this. Indicative of lousy design practices and poor product management. A shame really.
Anyway, saving RealBand files in the *.SGU format, which is the default format, is WORTHLESS.
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Umm, must be some setting somewhere Hugh. All of my RB files automatically save to SEQ files. One tip, when you do save, initially save the file using "Save AS...". This seems to capture all of my tracks and settings, regardless if they are midi, RealTracks or audio. After that initial "Save AS", I can just use the normal "Save" and any further changes are also saved. But in any case, they are all saved as SEQ files.
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Hugh,
I hear your frustration.
The BIAB SGU/MGU format that Realband uses is a two way street that allows transfer of files back and forth between BIAB and Realband. For this reason, this file format only relates to the blue BIAB tracks found at the top of the Realband tracks (since BIAB only has 7 instrumental tracks). Any normal Realband tracks are not saved in the SGU format.
If you open "Preferences" and go to the "File" tab, there's an option at the bottom of the settings window to set SEQ as the default format.
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SAVE AS : SEQ....
Then, you can save periodically as you work with a simple mouse click.
It's a learning process. Thanks for pointing that out so the new users can benefit from your misfortune and not repeat that mistake themselves.
We tend to remember things when we make mistakes like that.
Been there, done that, and not just once.
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Thanks all!
Found the Options/Preferences/File "Default to *.SEQ format when saving a file" setting and have done that.
I understand about the two way street idea with BIAB, although since no changes you make in RB seem to be saved in the *.SGU file format, I still question the need to even support that format for saving files in RB.
The warning message that comes up when you attempt to save an RB file in the *.SGU format is beyond misleading - it's downright wrong. This seems especially strange since it's such a verbose warning. (I like verbose warnings, but only if they contain correct information.)
An expensive mistake leading to a valuable lesson: Never assume that warning messages in BIAB/RB are telling you the truth and always test everything before investing a lot of time in a production.
Thanks again everyone!
Hugh Heinsohn
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Sorry to hear of your dilemma Hugh, but there is definitely a reason that RB material can be saved in SGU format.
As a simple example, RealBand allows you to edit tracks much more flexibly than BiaB does. You can take a song into RB, edit the required bars, then import it back into BiaB. If RB only saved as .SEQ files, this would not be possible.
Hope it's smooth sailing from now on.
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since no changes you make in RB seem to be saved in the *.SGU file format I've been burned by this before, and always immediately save to SEQ as soon as I open a file. But just wanted to explain this. If you open RB, enter a chord chard, select a style and tempo, you can then save as SGU, which you can open in BIAB (which will show the same style, same tempo, and same chord chart). You'll have to regenerate the song to hear it, but this is required, as BIAB does not open a SEQ file.
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Anyway, saving RealBand files in the *.SGU format, which is the default format, is WORTHLESS. Wrong. Sorry. First, all of us including me have screwed up in saving stuff. Hell, I've even wiped out the wrong vocal track because my eyes were going crosseyed and I wasn't paying attention either. Luckily I had the vocal saved as it's own wav file so I was able to import it back in but that was a bonehead move on my part because I still lost a bunch of current edits I had just done. Consider this: You've spent 5 hours with Biab testing out different styles, different RT's whatever then decide to move it to RB. You save it to the default .SEQ. What did you just do? YOU JUST WIPED OUT THE BIAB FILE. IT'S GONE. And as already mentioned RB will open a SGU file but Biab will NOT open an SEQ file so it's gone, baby. There are many reasons I won't go into here why you would want to keep that Biab file as well as the new SEQ. All I can say in a friendly way is pay attention, read the manual and stop with the ranting about "incredible poor design" and all that. DAW's are complicated and the manuals are hundreds of pages because everybody wants every possible choice there is for everything. This is simply one of many choices you need to pay attention to. There's a multipage thread from last summer debating both sides of this exact issue. Some want the default one way, some the other so now you can set it yourself. This was just implemented last month. Bob
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Anyway, saving RealBand files in the *.SGU format, which is the default format, is WORTHLESS. Wrong. Sorry. First, all of us including me have screwed up in saving stuff. Hell, I've even wiped out the wrong vocal track because my eyes were going crosseyed and I wasn't paying attention either. Luckily I had the vocal saved as it's own wav file so I was able to import it back in but that was a bonehead move on my part because I still lost a bunch of current edits I had just done. Consider this: You've spent 5 hours with Biab testing out different styles, different RT's whatever then decide to move it to RB. You save it to the default .SEQ. What did you just do? YOU JUST WIPED OUT THE BIAB FILE. IT'S GONE. And as already mentioned RB will open a SGU file but Biab will NOT open an SEQ file so it's gone, baby. There are many reasons I won't go into here why you would want to keep that Biab file as well as the new SEQ. All I can say in a friendly way is pay attention, read the manual and stop with the ranting about "incredible poor design" and all that. DAW's are complicated and the manuals are hundreds of pages because everybody wants every possible choice there is for everything. This is simply one of many choices you need to pay attention to. There's a multipage thread from last summer debating both sides of this exact issue. Some want the default one way, some the other so now you can set it yourself. This was just implemented last month. Bob Yes... Absolutely. I have done that very thing. Needed to go back to BB to make some edits to structure... and could not find the file and had to rebuild it from scratch since I saved it as SEQ. Yes... save it in BB but then create a new SEQ file in RB using the save as so you have both versions. And yeah... I also, have deleted the wrong audio track more than once. As you get to know your DAW and how it works, and where it saves things that you delete.... nothing is ever really deleted in a DAW unless you really know how to remove the file....but yeah it's still a pain to recover those mistaken deletes.
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Hugh Heinsohn, I suggest you check a RB subfolder RBBackup located in your RealBand folder. Files there are saved as .bks - so you could alternately do a search for *.bks to locate files.
.bks files are backup project files. I occasionally go there to delete old project backups because some of the backups are very large and I free up disk space.
I'm not sure at what point a .bks file originates, but there is the chance you may have a backup if there is an autosave feature in RB.
Here is what HELP says about backups:
When the "Create backup file when overwriting a SEQ file" setting is enabled in the File preferences, RealBand will always create a backup file (BKS file) when a .SEQ file is overwritten.
Use this command to open a backup file with a previous version of a .SEQ file.
File - Open Special - Open Backup File
Good luck.
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Last edited by Charlie Fogle; 01/13/17 02:59 AM.
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The 'Backup file' option requires that he had saved once as a SEQ file, which apparently he didn't (since it is not the default and often misunderstood).
As far as the which is better argument goes; if RB saves as a SEQ file natively your BiaB is not totally lost .. even if you had done work on it. Open the SEQ file in RB and Save As a sgu .. whatever info RB has that CAN be put into sgu will be.
If it can't save certain data, I don't think you could have saved it back to BiaB in the first place.
There is really only one way data can be 'totally lost' here and that is when SEQ is not the default.
If I save a BB file as an SEQ file in RB I have a lot better chance of salvaging the SGU later (from the SEQ) than ever recovering the SEQ (from the sgu) file if it goes the other way.
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Why would you ever want to go back to BiaB after moving things to RB?
that's a really rare occasion here
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Been there , done that ...
When I HAVE to save as .SGU from RB i started to add a "_RB" suffix to the filename. That way I know where it came from....
(Works for simple old me)
I realise it creates a "duplicate" but at least I know I still have the original...
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Nothing wrong with that approach. I do something similar. Provides a method to go back if ever required.
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SGU files take up very little disc space, so having multiples isn't that big a deal, space-wise.
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SGU files take up very little disc space, so having multiples isn't that big a deal, space-wise.
Good point made by John. The SGU, MGU etc file is essentially a pre-programmed template pattern of the required song content. The actually audio data is of course in the RealTracks and RealDrums that are referenced by the pattern. The storage space of the BiaB files is therefore very small compared to the audio output that it produces.
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The warning message could definitely be better. We will change that, and perhaps it should be a message that you need to click OK on.
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I have learned from experience. Open a file in RealBand or PowerTracks that I want to save, then save it right away as a SEQ file (look at the file type when saving). Once a SEQ file, it will always save as a SEQ file unless you tell it to save as something else. If you want to save anything on a track; anything to do with effects; any audio content that you want to work with later, save it as a SEQ file. It's great that you can save certain parts of your SEQ file as a different format, but only the SEQ file will give you everything. Start there, and you should have no problem with losing any content upon re-opening the file. Oh, and save often. To me, SEQ file = RealBand/Powertracks. The other formats are just capabilities within for when you need it (save to a MIDI, which will only give you the MIDI data; save to SGU/MGU, which will give you the chords and style, along with maybe a melody track, but little else; save to WAV will only give you a single WAV file that can't be split out again). Oh, and did I say, save often! 
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The warning message could definitely be better. We will change that, and perhaps it should be a message that you need to click OK on. Andrew, Changing the message wording and adding an "OK" acknowledgement would be a big help. Thanks for offering.
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Thanks you may have answered my question. When trying to save as SGU or MGU I crash and get an I/O error. Saving as SEQ is fine.
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The I/O error in BBW2.EXE (when saving to MGU/SGU) should not occur in RealBand 2018. (The error was in BBW2.EXE and not RealBand.exe) Also, RB 2018 will now default to saving as .SEQ unless the checkbox in the File Preferences is manually unchecked. Thanks.
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If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!
Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.
Video: XPro Styles PAK 9 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
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.
New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Windows!
Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Windows!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!
We've been hard at it to bring you the latest and greatest in this 9th installment of our popular XPro Styles PAK series! Included are 75 styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres (25 styles each) that fans have come to expect, as well as 25 styles in this volume's wildcard genre: funk & R&B!
If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!
Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.
Video: XPro Styles PAK 9 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
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.
Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: VST3 Plugin Support
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® now includes support for VST3 plugins, alongside VST and AU. Use them with MIDI or audio tracks for even more creative possibilities in your music production.
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Macs®: VST3 Plugin Support
Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: Using VST3 Plugins
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