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I'm working on a piece that originally started out in BiaB, but is now in Cakewalk, and has grown to 10 tracks. There are times I wish I could go back and forth between the two programs for various things that BiaB can do that Cakewalk can't. But I can't because BiaB has a max of 7 tracks, but even worse, the way it handles MIDI files (that aren't PGM) is laughable.

So, actually, I'd like to see not only an expansion of the number of tracks one can work on, but also faithful rendition of MIDI files that are more than one or two tracks (and yes, I tried importing as type 0 and type 1).

MuseScore3 handles the ten track MIDI file from Cakewalk beautifully. It even assigns the correct instruments (BiaB sort of got close, but then assigned a totally lame style, which killed it). Why shouldn't BiaB be able to do the same?

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Some of the new features and enhancements of 2019 and 2020 versions of BIAB were to revisit features and enhance techniques that have actually been available in the program for years. For years, BIAB has been capable of creating songs completely within the program that contain dozens of instruments and dozens of tracks. Each track in the BIAB mixer can interchange instruments and can have up to 10 instruments per channel. These tracks can either play back and forth alternately or play simultaneously. The new thickening feature offered in 2020 takes advantage of this feature. The tracks now have panning and volume so any loudness difference between the recorded audio of the different instruments can be leveled out.

PGMusic staff have developed more Medley RealTracks that showcase using multiple instruments on a track. There are many ways to trigger the instrument changes such as by part marker, number of bars and manually programming instrument changes at any bar.

Because the BIAB search engine reads ahead, it knows when an instrument change out is about to occur and intelligently selects endings for the first instrument and a beginning for the second instrument resulting in very smooth transitions. It is also not uncommon for the two instruments to overlap very realistically to how a live hand off between two instruments occurs in real life.

Using the Audio Channel and Performance Tracks make it quite easy to create sub-mixes or bounce tracks to free some of the Mixer's seven tracks to generate new tracks, new bounces allowing a single project to total of dozens of tracks from the seven that are visible. Because these bounces are digital, there's no degradation of the audio quality. Midi tracks and RealTracks and Performance tracks can be used together to create a sub mix. This also allows a single project to be made using dozens of different Styles.

Very complex, high quality songs can be constructed that are indistinguishable from a project where much of this type work is normally done in a DAW.

I've posted some songs on the User Showcase with around 14-15 different instruments and that have 15-17 tracks as well and completed the whole project in a single instance of BIAB.

I also make use of the Edit\Copy Special\Copy Move command to separate the channels of an imported Midi File which freezes the track and allows applying high quality HI-Q patches or VST patches to the midi track.

You may find some use from these somewhat hidden features and enhancements. I have a lot of fun and it can be interesting and challenging creating complex projects just using BIAB, no DAW, not even RB.


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Hey Charlie, thanks for your response. This is useful info I wasn't entirely aware of. I know about instrument medleys, if you will, in BiaB, but not the level of sophistication you're talking about. But I don't believe it addresses my problem, which has to do with portability. Simply put, the BiaB mixer is too confining for my purposes. And not being able to move a more complex piece back and forth between BiaB and my DAW is limiting. With this one piece I'm working on, I'm having to use three different versions of the piece in BiaB, exporting portions of each into CW, where I recombine them into a larger work. As it so happens, I felt the need to expand a section of chorus, so I've had to import these three different versions into CW to patch into my CW mix. It works okay, but it is time consuming, requiring a fair level of attention to detail.

I guess I need to view some tutorials on the topics you mention. But still, I'd want to be able to separate out the instruments that are bundled within tracks. If that can be done, that would be really useful then.

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Michael,
I think in essence you are asking to be able to have more tracks, Midi in particular. There were several requests to OPEN up the mixer, so users do not have to be, as you pointed out, "confined" or limited. Basically channels on demand... Midi or RTs

Charlie has workarounds that he shares. He knows his way (Huge respect!)... However a user does not have to be a juggler in my opinion. Ping pong days of 4 track are long gone. This is straight forward stuff that needs to be available at your finger tips. Period.

I would love to do more midi stuff in BIAB, so I can hear everything with real tracks, without jumping from program to program, saving /re saving / importing / exporting... and so on. As of now it is a bit of a pain below the waistline.

So, if I understood your request correctly,

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I have been asking for years that PGMusic open all 16 tracks so users can use them as they please. I hope that you have more luck implementing this than I did.


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Out of curiosity to better understand your personal workflow processes and needs, Michael, could you share a little more detail about this current project you're working on and the limitations you have with BIAB. As I stated, BIAB is very capable of creating complex arrangements that aren't workarounds but are designed by PGMusic to operate in certain fashions, marketed by PGMusic as FEATURES, not workarounds and over the past two version releases have made substantial enhancements to some features. There may be techniques that you're not using in your normal BIAB workflow that once aware of, may make your projects more enjoyable.

Mario, can you provide some detail to how you would make a midi project using the additional channels? My current Yamaha 670 and previous 910 keyboards had 16 track multi track recording which is how I made backing tracks before I began using BIAB. I understand the channels and layering, etc and see the convenience of having the same capability in BIAB and I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on the shortcomings of BIAB not having a 16 channel multi track.


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Okay, I should have mentioned this at the outset, so I'm mentioning it now. I'm still using BiaB v2017. I have v2019, but it does not play nice on my computer, and v2017 is just barely tolerable at that. Lots and lots of rice crispies. My laptop, which also has 2017, and which is a good deal slower than my desktop, with half the RAM, has no problems with 2017, however. So IF I upgrade to 2020, I'll probably have to make room for it on my laptop because I suspect that it won't work at all on my desktop.

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Charlie, I'm not sure what you mean by "workaround," and it seems to me that what PGM might consider to be features might be viewed by others as limitations.

The piece I'm currently working on, which I began composing in BiaB, by the way, has 10 tracks:

Acoustic Bass
Drums
Electric Piano
Acoustic Piano
Guitar
Voice Oohs
Strings I
Strings II
Contrabass
Melody

Aside from the pianos and guitar, the strings parts and the voices are also polyphonic, having as many as four voices per track. I don't need to separate them out any further than I have. But if I were having to deal with tracks that were any more dense than these, well, that might just be a problem. What about balance, i.e., volume for each instrument? Separation? Rhythmic adjustments? EQ?

Even dealing within BiaB, I find it frustrating that I cannot edit any part but the melody or soloist. Seems to me that, if I can see the score for the other parts, I should dang well be able to edit them too. Well, I can see why that might not be the case for RealTracks, but what's PGM's excuse for MIDI parts not being editable?

Other than this, the limitations I'm facing is that, if I want to export parts to Cakewalk, it is indeed possible to export entire songs from BiaB, but then once in CW, I have to pick out the parts I want to use and discard the rest, cuz I have no need for three drum set and three basses, for example. And in a few cases, the parts are doubled, so I just discard the duplicates. But where it gets really tricky is if I want to bring something I've written in CW back into BiaB. I have to make sure that there are no more than six parts being imported and, worst of all, I've had trouble with BiaB doing what it's supposed to, and separating the individual parts out to distinct tracks. It tends to want to lump everything together into one track -- and it doesn't seem to matter if I go with MIDI type 0 or 1, either. So it can get frustrating.


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Thanks for getting back so quickly. I agree with you that using midi back and forth is pretty daunting. I'm thinking Mario will have similar issues to what you've stated. For some reason, I was thinking you were exporting your midi as audio from BIAB to CW. Definitely more tracks to handle the channels is the best solution in your circumstances. Likely the same for Mario.


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Maybe you could have an AUX button you click at the bottom of the mixer to show the AUX Tracks ?
And how many AUX tracks do you need ?
In the pic I have 5 RT, 2 Mid and 2 Audio.
These will be just like extra Audio tracks that you can move RealTracks to so they will be playing from a file like a Performance Track as you can only have 7 playing from RAM.
You could have 16 midi tracks.
Would that work for what you need ?


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Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
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Mario, can you provide some detail to how you would make a midi project using the additional channels? My current Yamaha 670 and previous 910 keyboards had 16 track multi track recording which is how I made backing tracks before I began using BIAB. I understand the channels and layering, etc and see the convenience of having the same capability in BIAB and I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on the shortcomings of BIAB not having a 16 channel multi track.


Hi Charlie,

I am used to working with 16 MIDI tracks. In BiaB I would use each track for the addition of other MIDI tracks and/or Realtracks. Thus I could easily have 16 MIDI tracks, 16 RT tracks, or any combination of MIDI and RTs. I could even have two or more drummers if I wanted. Of course the mixer would also have to be modified to accommodate all 16 tracks. I would also want a A/B switch so one could have all 16 tracks available to them (B) or keep it the same as it is now (A).

OR PGMusic could keep it as it is now and add another 16 track MIDI/RT/RD I/O. Either way I would be a happy camper. YMMV


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Mario,
"OR PGMusic could keep it as it is now and add another 16 track MIDI/RT/RD I/O."
+1 on that smile

P.S. Probably it would be cleaner to do this as "tracks on demand" (add as many as you want, with reasonable limits) or even project templates.

Michael,
I feel your frustrations as I too have issues bringing some midi arrangements to BIAB from other places and as soon as I do...I got to take couple of advils ahead of time. Going out to Cakewalk another 2 advils.

I am curious, what kind of laptop you have? I tried 2018 BIAB on a 8 year old, i5 laptop, it worked fine...

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My laptop is an 11 yo gamer platform made by Gateway. It has a 2.8 GHz quad core AMD processor and 8 GB of RAM, which is the most it can handle. One reason why I like it and keep it around is because it has a 17" wide screen and a full-size keyboard. It's heavy and battery life sucks, but I don't care. It is what it is.

It runs BiaB great. I wish my desktop, which is faster and has twice the RAM, ran BiaB as nice as the laptop does.

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Mario, I can't play a keyboard but by using the multi track feature on my keyboards in the past, I literally used each track as a finger layering chords, riffs and melodies to get what an average musician plays with both hands. Tedious work. Years ago (in the early 90's) my daughter gave me a book of piano chords that was a great help. I practiced a chord change or riff long enough to get it recorded once. I recall having to stop my recording if I needed to look up how to make a Bm chord...

16 tracks of midi were a blessing.


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I have been asking for years that PGMusic open all 16 tracks so users can use them as they please. I hope that you have more luck implementing this than I did.


I tried Biab with the RapidComposerVST with 16 midi tracks and when you change the chords the midi changes to fit.

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I have been asking for years that PGMusic open all 16 tracks so users can use them as they please. I hope that you have more luck implementing this than I did.


I tried Biab with the RapidComposerVST with 16 midi tracks and when you change the chords the midi changes to fit.


Good idea but right now money is a little tight so forking out $199 for a program that BiaB should not need is out of the question.

{edit} - Hopefully sometime soon I can experiment with Drag and Drop a BiaB song into my DAW and using the BiaB VSTi to add tracks.

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I really wish they would separate out the MIDI and audio/real tracks, rather than overlay them. That would also allow for style changes from real to MIDI and vice versa. And then rename the tracks generically to completely get away from the legacy track names (which are still required for shots and holds). It would probably mean a new file format (so users of older versions couldn't read these new files), but bringing in old files should be a simple mapping exercise that computers do nicely that can then be saved in the new format.

I would love to see 16 track MIDI (existing styles can just map to seven of those channels), which would open up the ability for more style tracks. Then at least 7 (to cover the current tracks limit, but maybe 16 too match the MIDI) RealTracks. And then an audio track for when you bring in an audio file for ACW, separate from the content you create.

Oh, and while we're at it, how about no more 8.3 file names and 8th note chord resolution.

Just ideas. I love what BIAB can do, but also see that it has the potential for so much more.


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I really wish they would separate out the MIDI and audio/real tracks, rather than overlay them. That would also allow for style changes from real to MIDI and vice versa. And then rename the tracks generically to completely get away from the legacy track names (which are still required for shots and holds). It would probably mean a new file format (so users of older versions couldn't read these new files), but bringing in old files should be a simple mapping exercise that computers do nicely that can then be saved in the new format.


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Originally Posted By: jford

I would love to see 16 track MIDI (existing styles can just map to seven of those channels), which would open up the ability for more style tracks. Then at least 7 (to cover the current tracks limit, but maybe 16 too match the MIDI) RealTracks. And then an audio track for when you bring in an audio file for ACW, separate from the content you create.

Oh, and while we're at it, how about no more 8.3 file names and 8th note chord resolution.

Just ideas. I love what BIAB can do, but also see that it has the potential for so much more.



Again I agree.

PS - don't for get to add real time signatures, i.e. not be limited to 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4.


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Originally Posted By: MarioD
....Good idea but right now money is a little tight so forking out $199 for a program that BiaB should not need is out of the question.....

I just started with the Light Edition and if you need you can upgrade at any time just for the extra.

http://www.musicdevelopments.com/shop.html
$ 199 133
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2 Melody Generators, Idea Tool, Percussion Generator, articulations, phrase morphing, unlimited tempo and signature changes

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While not wanting to get too far off base, I also forgot about the 255 bar limit. With multi-terrabyte hard drives, 64-bit processing, gigabytes of available RAM, etc, 255 is a very, very small number as a limitation.


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more audio tracks, more midi tracks
no more 8.3 file names and 8th note chord resolution
real time signatures, i.e. not be limited to 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4

Biab was designed as an accompaniment program with styles like a keyboard,
everything in Biab seems to be built on 8.3, 255, rounded tempos and mock time signatures.
RealBand was suppose to take care of all this.


What way do you go ?
Put more resources into the Biab Plugin ?
Create a whole new product ?

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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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