You know how sometimes a MIDI instrument will get stuck and won't shut up, and you usually have a "panic" command somewhere to get it unstuck? Well, that's what's going on with my system, when I run BiaB 64-bit on my 64-bit Win7 system. Doesn't happen with 32-bit. But now it typically won't shut up when I hit the panic key (F12). And it happens all the time, with every single piece of music with a MIDI track.
I was hoping this problem would be addressed in build 610, but it wasn't. This problem is so annoying, I can't even use the 64-bit version of BiaB. When I was running build 609, I was able to get it to shut up if I punched the F12 key six or eight times, but now even that isn't doing anything.
Most annoying. I remain hopeful that build 611 will be here soon and that it will address this majorly annoying problem.
Controller 123 is all notes off, it should be active in BIAB on stop, maybe its turned off. I'll see were i can find it and post it here ... maybe this will do it :
Yeah, that'll work, but then I don't have that instrument available. So this is not really a viable solution. And what if I'm running a tune that has two or three or four MIDI instruments?
Yeah, that'll work, but then I don't have that instrument available. So this is not really a viable solution. And what if I'm running a tune that has two or three or four MIDI instruments?
Good call, fiddler! I just did a reset to my setup and the stuck MIDI has completely disappeared.
Then I did an undo to see if it would come back, and it does. Hm. So I did a redo to make it go away, and it wouldn't. The BiaB started sounding really weird, and then crashed. So when I brought it back up, I restored to factory settings again, and it started out fine with no drone. But then suddenly it started droning again but stopped -- dunno why. So I went to change the DXi synth to something that sounds remotely like musical instruments and then it started sounding all weird again, and then crashed. I just brought it up again and it started out fine, but then started in on the droning again. F12 won't make it shut up, either.
So I thought this was a good call at first, but turns out it's still a problem. Plus there seems to be a problem with the way it's handling DXi's as well. I'll need to spend some more time with that problem in the hopes of better understanding it.
a PS. i had GUI errors regarding VSTs, not for BIAB really. un installed all the Visual basics and reinstalled them in sequential order both x86 and x64 versions after downloading the newest from Microsoft. Also check your DotNet and windows DirectX version. In my case fixed a lot of misbehavior.
Using the MIDI editor check to make sure that a CC64, the sustain pedal, was not inserted into the track. A CC64 turned on, a number between 64-127, can hold a note indefinitely. It will take a CC64 setting of 0-63 to turn the note off.
The same holds true for CC66, sustenuto, so check for both.
Last edited by MarioD; 01/03/1909:44 AM.
It takes courage for a man to admit his wife was wrong.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
I also still get the occasional stuck note in TTS-1. Hitting F12 does not shut it off, nor does setting the "send extra note-off" command. I hadn't tried muting/unmuting (will have to try that next time). The problem was bad in the early builds of BIAB2019, but just sporadic now. I turn it off by launching the TTS-1 interface and there is a button there to turn off all the stuck notes. Likewise, there is a button in Synthfont to do the same.
John
Laptop-HP Omen I7 Win11Pro 32GB 8TB SSD Desktop-ASUS-I7 Win10Pro 32GB 11TB SATA
so for the wish list:? a general all channels 'all note on/off' option on stop for BIAB. Most midi capable sequencers have it, never realized BIAB did not, apart for this then (see below). In my case i never used it, and i'll give it a try with these hanging notes when entering/editing melody notes manually with the mouse ...
Well, I just ran into something interesting. Since nothing I've tried seems to work in 64-bit, I've dropped back to 32-bit. Using JBridge, I configured a song file where all the MIDI instruments were using TTS-1 and suddenly, the melody instrument developed this stuck on syndrome. I tried hitting F12 multiple times and it didn't do any good. I tried muting and unmuting the track and that didn't do any good. Finally I tried "Panic" from its menu selection. That stopped the music momentarily, and it came back with the stuck notes silent -- finally -- but, and this is where it starts getting weird -- every MIDI instrument had flanger applied. Now, when I was assigning TTS-1 to various instruments, on the string part only I activated the flanger. Somehow this activation got spread out to all channels. But here's where it gets weirder. After I used the menu selection "Panic" -- all my TTS-1 selections reverted back to default, when viewed from the Plugin tab. The music still sounded as if TTS-1 was active, near as I could tell with all the flanger business going on, but it wasn't showing up as the active Plugin. And none of the channels had flanger selected! So how am I supposed to turn it off when it isn't selected? I tried pretending the flanger was still there by loading it in and then deselecting it, hoping that would get it to quit, but that didn't do any good.
I didn't know what else to do but reload the song. At least that worked -- and the melody instrument stayed unstuck too. For now at least.
See my comment about downloaded songs in your other thread. Stuck notes are usually something in a D/L midi file or Biab song. Try creating the same song yourself as a test.
Hey Bob, your explanation doesn't really match what I was experiencing. The notes weren't stuck from the start. They happened after I started tweaking the file -- as in adding TTS-1. And when I reloaded the file -- that I'd reconfigured with TTS-1 and saved that way, the stuck notes didn't reappear. At least not for the next several minutes when I was last listening to it. And there's still the matter of all the other weird stuff that happened.
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.
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)
Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new user interface in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®! This modern GUI redesign offers a sleek new look with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, and a smoother workflow. The brand-new side toolbar puts track selection, the MultiPicker Library, and other essential tools right at your fingertips. Plus, our upgraded Multi-View lets you layer multiple windows without overlap, giving you a highly flexible workspace. Many windows—including Tracks, Piano Roll, and more—have been redesigned for improved usability and a cleaner, more intuitive interface, and more!
Introducing XPro Styles PAK 10 – Now Available for Windows Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 10 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 28 RealTracks and RealDrums!
Few things are certain in life: death, taxes, and a brand spankin’ new XPro Styles PAK! In this, the 10th edition of our XPro Styles PAK series, we’ve got 100 styles coming your way! We have the classic 25 styles each from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, and rounding out this volume's wildcard slot is 25 styles in the Praise & Worship genre! A wide spanning genre, you can find everything from rock, folk, country, and more underneath its umbrella. The included 28 RealTracks and RealDrums can be used with any Band-in-a-Box® 2026 (and higher) package.
Here’s just a small sampling of what you can look forward to in XPro Styles PAK 10: Soft indie folk worship songs, bumpin’ country boogies, gospel praise breaks, hard rockin’ pop, funky disco grooves, smooth Latin jazz pop, bossa nova fusion, western swing, alternative hip-hop, cool country funk, and much more!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 10 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!
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.
Introducing Xtra Styles PAK 21 – Now Available for Windows Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
Xtra Styles PAK 21 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 Xtra Styles PAK installment—the all new Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher)!
Rejoice, one and all, for Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box® is here! We’re serving up 200 brand spankin’ new styles to delight your musical taste buds! The first three courses are the classics you’ve come to know and love, including offerings from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, but, not to be outdone, this year’s fourth course is bro country! A wide ranging genre, you can find everything from hip-hop, uptempo outlaw country, hard hitting rock, funk, and even electronica, all with that familiar bro country flair. The dinner bell has been rung, pickup up Xtra Styles PAK 21 today!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Energetic folk rock, raucous train beats, fast country boogies, acid jazz grooves, laid-back funky jams, a bevy of breezy jazz waltzes, calm electro funk, indie synth pop, industrial synth metal, and more bro country than could possibly fit in the back of a pickup truck!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 21 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 21 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 21 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.
Introducing XPro Styles PAK 10 – Now Available for Mac Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 10 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 28 RealTracks and RealDrums!
Few things are certain in life: death, taxes, and a brand spankin’ new XPro Styles PAK! In this, the 10th edition of our XPro Styles PAK series, we’ve got 100 styles coming your way! We have the classic 25 styles each from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, and rounding out this volume's wildcard slot is 25 styles in the Praise & Worship genre! A wide spanning genre, you can find everything from rock, folk, country, and more underneath its umbrella. The included 28 RealTracks and RealDrums can be used with any Band-in-a-Box® 2026 (and higher) package.
Here’s just a small sampling of what you can look forward to in XPro Styles PAK 10: Soft indie folk worship songs, bumpin’ country boogies, gospel praise breaks, hard rockin’ pop, funky disco grooves, smooth Latin jazz pop, bossa nova fusion, western swing, alternative hip-hop, cool country funk, and much more!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 10 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!
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.
Introducing Xtra Styles PAK 21 – Now Available for Mac Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest Xtra Styles PAK installment—the all new Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher)!
Rejoice, one and all, for Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box® is here! We’re serving up 200 brand spankin’ new styles to delight your musical taste buds! The first three courses are the classics you’ve come to know and love, including offerings from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, but, not to be outdone, this year’s fourth course is bro country! A wide ranging genre, you can find everything from hip-hop, uptempo outlaw country, hard hitting rock, funk, and even electronica, all with that familiar bro country flair. The dinner bell has been rung, pickup up Xtra Styles PAK 21 today!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Energetic folk rock, raucous train beats, fast country boogies, acid jazz grooves, laid-back funky jams, a bevy of breezy jazz waltzes, calm electro funk, indie synth pop, industrial synth metal, and more bro country than could possibly fit in the back of a pickup truck!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 21 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 21 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 21 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.
One of our representatives will be happy to help you over the phone. Our hours of operation are from
6:00AM to 6:00PM PST (GMT -8) Monday thru Friday, and 8:00AM to 4:00PM PST Saturday. We are closed Sunday. You can also send us your questions via email.
One of our representatives will be happy to help you on our Live Chat or by email. Our hours of operation are from
6:00AM to 6:00PM PST (GMT -8) Monday thru Friday; 8:00AM to 4:00PM PST (GMT -8) Saturday; Closed Sunday.
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean