|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Veteran
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920 |
Take it Slow Rock Ballad this time from Christiane and myself. The band:Drums: NashvilleEven8 Bass: 518: Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 085 Guitar: 2051: Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 085 Loop in Song: Chillout\Chillout - dimensions_145_choir_a_minor.wav I'm on the electric guitar. Mixed with reaper, mastered with Ozone and LMC Take it Slow (2018, David Bell)V1: You stand alone with your back to the wall and you think that no one cares You have the weight of the world on your shoulders and your life, it goes nowhere Chorus: But don't you know There are times you have to take it slow V2: Thinking back, the times were good, how did things go so wrong So much water under the bridge, makes it hard to sing your song Chorus X2 V3: Try and try, taking your time, taking one day at a time Step by step, and one by one you will find the perfect rhyme Chorus As always all comments are welcome! I would appreciate some feedback on the vocal especially, I'm trying a couple of new techniques there. EDIT: Also uploaded to soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/blue-attitude/take-it-slow-featuring-chris-spruitThanks all! 
Last edited by BlueAttitude; 09/04/18 10:51 PM. Reason: added soundcloud link
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 112
Apprentice
|
|
Apprentice
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 112 |
Great combinations of tracks, fantastic vocals, and seamless integration of the electric solo.
Wonderful track all around, got a really cool Santana vibe from the solo.
Thanks for sharing!
C-sharp when you cross the street… or you’re going to B-flat.
Mikke - PG Music
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,772
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,772 |
Dave & Chris,
A really nice Rock Ballad.
The Acoustic guitars sound great. A nice arrangement.
The solos are superb. LOVE that tone! Sweet playing.
The vocals are well done. They have a nice "warmth" and sit in the mix well.
Another excellent offering the two of you...
fj
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,414
PG Music Staff
|
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,414 |
Really well done As it's been mentioned - you can't ignore it, the vocals here are superb. The tune flows smooth as butter as well, complete with a great groove and perfect backing tracks. The solo is fantastic too. Great work on this one, and thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Deryk
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 8,202
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 8,202 |
Love this tune. Super backtrack. Acoustic was very cool framing the vocal. Loved how your guitar solo came in. You have some very cool effects on the guitar. Well done..
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 1,381
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 1,381 |
I like the song. And the singer. And the guitar soloing.
You asked about the vocals. Seems to my ears to set too far back. I don't know if that's "levels" or relative reverb. I'd want to hear them cleaner and more up-front, maybe with some of the lows/low-mids rolled-off. A lot of the interest in her voice is in the highs. They may be over-compressed in a spot or two also, particularly in the beginning.
And I'm using the good 'phones, not the $9.00 pair. :-)
What are you trying to do with the new techniques?
Last edited by Tangmo; 09/04/18 10:18 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,357
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,357 |
Dave & Chris,
I enjoyed the relaxed feel of this song - simple and catchy chorus and fantastic guitar solo (I especially liked your lead matching the vocal towards the end).
There`s always a certain intensity to Chris` vocals, though they are less upfront than on some of your other songs- I liked the delay effect you used in places.
The twin acoustic guitars ( 2x Brent or yourself on one?) are really nicely balanced and as always the end product highly professional.
Robert
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 160
Apprentice
|
|
Apprentice
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 160 |
This sounds great! The tone in the solo is great. Almost Gary Moore like tone. Loved the acoustic guitar. All really good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Dave
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920 |
Great combinations of tracks, fantastic vocals, and seamless integration of the electric solo.
Wonderful track all around, got a really cool Santana vibe from the solo.
Thanks for sharing! Thanks for the listen and kind words Mikke!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920 |
Dave & Chris,
A really nice Rock Ballad.
The Acoustic guitars sound great. A nice arrangement.
The solos are superb. LOVE that tone! Sweet playing.
The vocals are well done. They have a nice "warmth" and sit in the mix well.
Another excellent offering the two of you...
fj Yes, I just love the BIAB acoustic guitars! They are so well recorded and sound way better than what I could accomplish here in my modest bedroom studio. I don't do much to them, just add a little additional delay and reverb. Glad you liked the solos, I had lots of fun recording them, and thanks for the comment on the vocal mix also! I'm always trying to up my game in that department to make her sound as good as I possibly can. Thanks as always, floyd
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,647
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,647 |
Dave and Chris
I’m currently on a holiday so listened on an IPad so I’m not sure any comments on the mix would be useful other than it sounded really good on my IPad.
Nice job on choosing the acoustics they sounded just right for the track.
Lovely vocal and the guitar solos were gems.
Peter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 2,990
PG Music Staff
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 2,990 |
The vocals are so spot on for this song, and I really love the personal choices you made with this song! Absolutely fantastic. You should be proud.
Thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Ember
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,596
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,596 |
Hello Dave and Chris, wow what a team you guys make! Chris’s vocals remind me so much of a young lady I produced an engineered a couple of CDs for many years ago and she just kind of disappeared off the face of the earth never heard from her again but what talent she had and it’s haunting to hear Chris’s vocal as it reminds me so much of her. Dave, what can I say about your guitar playing other music than the fact that it is exceptionally good and when you play I hear total confidence in every note and your tone is great as well as your skill level I am always impressed by it! Great song as always! Thanks, Torrey
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,319
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,319 |
Hi Dave,
This is a very, very engaging presentation and production. You and Chris really have a highly polished knack for getting a super sound these days. I"m pretty that most people who hear this will expect it to be on the radio! You both set an extremely high forum bar!
Yet another brilliant job!
All the best,
Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920 |
Really well done As it's been mentioned - you can't ignore it, the vocals here are superb. The tune flows smooth as butter as well, complete with a great groove and perfect backing tracks. The solo is fantastic too. Great work on this one, and thanks for sharing! Thanks Deryk, happy you liked it!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,647
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,647 |
Dave / Chris,
I like the "slow burn" feel of this tune. Your solo is great - feels very intense and matches the mood perfectly. Love the vocal by Chris...
You guys turn out some great stuff!
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920 |
Love this tune. Super backtrack. Acoustic was very cool framing the vocal. Loved how your guitar solo came in. You have some very cool effects on the guitar. Well done.. Thanks, Scott! We are on holiday at the moment (hiking in Quebec) so I can’t tell you exactly what I used on the guitar. But it would have been sgear followed by either CLA unplugged or CLA guitars to add reverb and delay. And for this song I used a doubler for the last guitar part. Always trying new things in the search for the ultimate tone
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 3,584
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 3,584 |
Great guitar work. Perfect mix and mastering. Nice vocals.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 7,258
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 7,258 |
REALLY loved this track. Very nice vocalS and lyrics too.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920 |
I like the song. And the singer. And the guitar soloing.
You asked about the vocals. Seems to my ears to set too far back. I don't know if that's "levels" or relative reverb. I'd want to hear them cleaner and more up-front, maybe with some of the lows/low-mids rolled-off. A lot of the interest in her voice is in the highs. They may be over-compressed in a spot or two also, particularly in the beginning.
And I'm using the good 'phones, not the $9.00 pair. :-)
What are you trying to do with the new techniques?
Hi Tangmo, Yes I agree; the vocals are a bit too wet. I’ll address that when I get back to the studio next week, we are in Quebec at the moment on holiday. Not sure about your other comments, I only have an iPad to listen on at the moment (even worse than your $9.00 ‘phones As to what I’m trying to accomplish, I’m always trying new techniques in an attempt to make our tracks, in particular her vocal, sound better. It’s fun learning new things and is good brain/ear exercise Thanks for the listen/comments!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows Special Offers End Tomorrow (January 15th, 2026) at 11:59 PM PST!
Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, January 15, 2026!
We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
Version 2026 introduces a modernized GUI redesign across the program, with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, and a new Dark Mode option. There’s also a new side toolbar for quicker access to commonly used windows, and the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, making it easier to customize your workspace.
Another exciting new addition is the new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. You can view the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to process an entire track or focus on specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Windows to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!
Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade during our special, you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK of exciting new add-ons.
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® Special Offers Extended Until January 15, 2026!
Good news! You still have time to upgrade to the latest version of Band-in-a-Box® for Windows® and save. Our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® special now runs through January 15, 2025!
We've packed Band-in-a-Box® 2026 with major new features, enhancements, and an incredible lineup of new content! The program now sports a sleek, modern GUI redesign across the entire interface, including updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, a new dark mode option, and more. The brand-new side toolbar provides quicker access to key windows, while the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, creating a flexible, clutter-free workspace. We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio into MIDI so you can view it in notation or play it back as MIDI. You can process an entire track (all pitched instruments and drums) or focus on individual parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PST on January 15th, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® today! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
Happy New Year!
Thank you for being part of the Band-in-a-Box® community.
Wishing you and yours a very happy 2026—Happy New Year from all of us at PG Music!
Season's Greetings!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy holiday season—thanks for being part of our community!
The office will be closed for Christmas Day, but we will be back on Boxing Day (Dec 26th) at 6:00am PST.
Team PG
Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: The Newly Designed Piano Roll Window
In this video, we explore the updated Piano Roll, complete with a modernized look and exciting new features. You’ll see new filtering options that make it easy to focus on specific note groups, smoother and more intuitive note entry and editing, and enhanced options for zooming, looping, and more.
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: AI Stems & Notes - split polyphonic audio into instruments and transcribe
This video demonstrates how to use the new AI-Notes feature together with the AI-Stems splitter, allowing you to select an audio file and have it separated into individual stems while transcribing each one to its own MIDI track. AI-Notes converts polyphonic audio—either full mixes or individual instruments—into MIDI that you can view in notation or play back instantly.
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Bonus PAK and 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®
With your version 2026 for Windows Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons for FREE! Or upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for only $49 to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks!
These PAKs are loaded with additional add-ons to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box®!
This Free Bonus PAK includes:
- The 2026 RealCombos Booster PAK:
-For Pro customers, this includes 27 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For MegaPAK customers, this includes 25 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For UltraPAK customers, this includes 12 new RealStyles.
- MIDI Styles Set 92: Look Ma! More MIDI 15: Latin Jazz
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 46: Piano & Organ
- Instrumental Studies Set 24: Groovin' Blues Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 19: Songs with Vocals 9
- Playable RealTracks Set 5
- RealDrums Stems Set 9: Cool Brushes
- SynthMaster Sounds Set 1 (with audio demos)
- Android Band-in-a-Box® App (included)
Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:
- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyle.
- FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
- MIDI Styles Set 93: Look Ma! More MIDI 16: SynthMaster
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 47: More SynthMaster
- Instrumental Studies 25 - Soul Jazz Guitar Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 20: Songs with Vocals 10
- RealDrums Stems Set 10: Groovin' Sticks
- SynthMaster Sounds & Styles Set 2 (sounds & styles with audio demos)
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics85,648
Posts794,292
Members39,928
| |
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