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If you have not started to use the BiaB Plugin in your workflow, these two major updates cross the tipping point of comfortably using it in your day to day workflow.

Summary of changes for DAW Plugin 2.9.41
  • Added: "Send MIDI Data to DAW for playing MIDI tracks" option
  • Added: Global sync to host button
  • Added: Mute and solo buttons
  • Fixed: Many Improved sync to DAW improvements/fixes
  • Fixed: Many GUI improvements/fixes
  • Fixed: Many RT/RD/RC/MIDI improvements/fixes
  • Fixed: Many MultiRiffs improvements/fixes
  • Added: Many Chord sheet improvements/fixes

Summary of changes for DAW Plugin 2.6.8
  • Fixed: Normalize, Acidize, Flat, Dry Center options.
  • Fixed: Drum transcription MIDI files
  • Fixed: Bar and Song (style changes, key sig changes, ending).


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Nice that looks good


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Originally Posted By: jpettit
If you have not started to use the BiaB Plugin in your workflow, these two major updates cross the tipping point of comfortably using it in your day to day workflow.

Summary of changes for DAW Plugin 2.9.41
  • Added: "Send MIDI Data to DAW for playing MIDI tracks" option
  • Added: Global sync to host button
  • Added: Mute and solo buttons
  • Fixed: Many Improved sync to DAW improvements/fixes
  • Fixed: Many GUI improvements/fixes
  • Fixed: Many RT/RD/RC/MIDI improvements/fixes
  • Fixed: Many MultiRiffs improvements/fixes
  • Added: Many Chord sheet improvements/fixes

Summary of changes for DAW Plugin 2.6.8
  • Fixed: Normalize, Acidize, Flat, Dry Center options.
  • Fixed: Drum transcription MIDI files
  • Fixed: Bar and Song (style changes, key sig changes, ending).

My favorite things that make for a smoooth workflow in the DAW are:
1) Acidize files (MIDI and now Audio remain in sync with tempo mapped songs)
2) Working RC for RD MIDI drum for multitrack drums via your favorite plugins.
3) RIff workflow enhancement (context based selection and bar level generate)
4) Solo and mute now work on the fly
5) Global sync make it easy to switch back and forth between audition and silent (show playing chords)

As I said a combination of many small fixes made the plugin FUN and comfortable to work with. smile


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Yes it is much more useable right now. Actually a pleasure to use. I did a mock up project for a friend over the weekend and was done in less than an hour.

Last edited by Rob Helms; 06/29/20 08:00 AM.

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Somebody else who is happy with the plugin.


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Oh by the way from Dennis Deerings Facebook page:

For over 25 years, Dennis Dearing, a two-time Dove Award nominee for production, has invested his professional life in the music industry in Nashville, TN. A graduate from Belmont University with a Music Business degree (BBA), producer, guitarist and writer Dennis has worked and performed directly with notable artists and Grammy Award winners like Natalie Grant, Mathew West, Mandisa (American Idol), Hillary Scott (Lady Antebellum), Jay Demarcus & Gary Lavox (Rascal Flatts), Joy Williams (The Civil Wars), Sara Evans, Kathy Troccoli, Travis Cottrell, Nicol Smith Sponberg, Todd Smith (Selah), Lisa Bevill, Charly McClain, Geoff Moore, The Martins, and David Phelps. Dennis lives in Franklin, TN where he owns production company and studio Menace Music.

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Of course, we all know there are bugs in the software, and I encourage people to report them in the forum especially if they are repeatable of confirmable. This is the best way to make the software more reliable on a large base of customers.
General comments like "it is broke" or "I will wait until it is perfect" don't help PGMusic or the customer base.

They use your specific input to improve the reliability and functionality of it. Here are examples of input to PGMusic that was turned around and implemented.

Significant functionality improvements in DAW Plugin build 2.12.9


  • Show Bar Change Settings for bar changes (red line in Part Marker) Matches BiaB now and make it easy to see where they are at if added in BiaB or the plugin.
  • Render of the selected region: Now you can generate on just the bars you need for additional style tracks or Extra tracks and Riff tracks (It saves time when augmenting other style tracks in your DAW song.)
  • "Pad Multi Riffs" and "Start Multi Riffs early/late" Now works so you can generate Riffs for specific bars in your DAW song.
  • (Shift) Drag Chords from Plugin Chord sheet to DAW as Markers.
  • Direct Input RTs Now Work! I almost forgot one of the biggies. Now you can drag guitar part in and assign your own virtual amp and have complete control over the sound.


Here is the universal standard for reporting errors:
Problem:
Steps to reproduce:
Expected behavior:
Actual behavior:

I use it all the time and PGmusic responds usually in the next release.
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Good advise, that make fixing issue easy


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It's ready for prime time and I'm ready for the loony bin crazy

That's all I wanted to do was make music, I was doing that for lots of artist but it's a bit hard when you are sitting down with them and there is crash...crash..48 crash. And there was no VST Sync at the time for EZDrummer to create the drums how they like (and that took 10 years of nagging).
So I gave up doing that and went full time trying (nagging) to make things better for Biab RealBand and create a Plugin.

So hopefully when I have recovered from it all and got my mojo back I'll get back into it, have a pleasurable creative workflow and be able stay in the zone, as the worst thing to get you out of the creative zone is FRUSTRATION !!! (and PG are past masters at that mad )

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I just created a 80 bar 4:30 song with it today. Purely from the plugin.
16 RT tracks generated from the plugin. 2 RC RD track for multitrack drums with a drum plugin.
2 RT tracks generated with DI inputs to add my own Amp Simulators. Partial generated tracks for augmenting the chorus and bridge. Partial generated Riffs for comping a nice Intro. Changing styles and chord shots and holds. 70% of the tracks were customer selected so I ended up with the right style and feel. It was Tempo Mapped in the DAW to me performing along with a guitar, so the song follows my performance. I then add vocals and it is done.
Like all software it has a few minor problems that have been formally reported to PGMusic, but there were easy workarounds to get it done. So, IMHO it is working good enough to write music.


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That’s a nice report. I’m hoping that this brings one last update this year to address a couple small bugs.

Then for version 3.0 I vote for ARA2 to sync the DAW and plugin allowing simultaneous chord/bar markers/and timing to be transferred both ways. If it had that it would be what most of us envisioned.


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Originally Posted By: jpettit
They use your specific input to improve the reliability and functionality of it. Here are examples of input to PGMusic that was turned around and implemented.

Significant functionality improvements in DAW Plugin build 2.12.9


  • (Shift) Drag Chords from Plugin Chord sheet to DAW as Markers.




Just to keep the record straight. I am not aware of anyone asking for this? Not that it is not nice to have, but it only goes half way with achieving what is needed to accomplish what BIAB can do with its "chords Out" feature. There is no midi associated with the chords markers. We have been asking for both the chord markers AND the associated block chord midi similar to what the "chordout" feature does. Just sayin...


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I asked for the midi chord track with markers but as you say with the midi notes.
Adar added this as it's all done within the Plugin without having to wait for PG to implement it in BBW4.
I have been asking for midi chord markers in Biab in the BB Cord Output track for decades and it was not done, so ask yourself.

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Pipe, on this topic I am in full alignment with where you are driving. I am afraid that sometimes it seems us users are talking only to each other! But, having said that, I am pleased with the new chord markers feature. In this case I just wanted to push to finish the job. I know, Rob it about to jump on me. grin I get it Rob, lets first get this damn thing stable. So I can be patient and wait, just don't want this to be forgotten.


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This is from another post:

Well there are 2 ways you can do it
1. wait for PG to get around to to adding chord markers to the BB Chord Output track (that's been asked for ages) in BBW4 and enable it to take the function call from the Plugin.
2. Create it all in the Plugin as suggested in the first post, or you could have a Chords.txt that the Plugin uses to create the midi chords, this way the user can set any voicing they like for any chords. So it will be all done in the Plugin without waiting for PG to do it.

This is an example from Ackord Midi Chord Detector, being in notes than numbers it's more user friendly.
Code:
; This is the chord definition file.
; Here you make up which key combinations make up which chord.
; Do it for key C, and the program will automatically transpose 
; it to all other keys. 
; If a / (division sign) is after the note name, that means it is okay to
; have this note in the base - e g C/G. If not, it will be an 
; unrecognized chord - unless another row later has this combination.

; Every line not beginning with "C" will be ignored by the program.
; Separate notes with , (comma). No spaces between notes. 
; Valid notenames: C, C#, Db, D, D#, Eb, E, F, F#, Gb, G, G#, Ab, A, A#, Bb, B

C = C/,E/,G/
C = C,E,G,B/
C = C,E,G,Bb/
C = C,E,G,F#/
C = C,E,G,F/
C = C,E,G,Eb/
C = C,E,G,C#/
C add11 = C/,E,F,G
C b5 = C/,E,Gb
C+ = C/,E,G#
C11 = C/,Bb,D,E,F,G
;C11 = C/,Bb,D,F
C11 add#5 = C/,F#,Bb,D,F
C11 = C/,G,Bb,D,F
C11 add13 = C/,Bb,D,F,A
C11 b9 add13 = C/,Bb,Db,F,A
C13 = C/,Bb,D,E,A
C13 = C/,Bb,E,A
C13 = C/,G,Bb,D,E,A
C13 = C/,G,Bb,E,A
C13 add11 = C/,E,Bb,D,F,A
C13#11 = C/,E,Bb,D,F#,A
C13#11 = C/,E,G,Bb,D,F#,A
C13#11 no3 = C/,Bb,D,F#,A
C13#11 no3 = C/,G,Bb,D,F#,A
C13#9 = C/,E,Bb,D#,A
C13#9 = C/,E,G,Bb,D#,A
C13b9 = C/,E,Bb,Db,A
C13b9 = C/,E,G,Bb,Db,A
C2 = C/,D,G
C6 = C/,E,G,A
C6 no3 = C/,G,A
C6 9 = C/,E,G,A,D
C6 9 no3 = C/,G,A,D
C7 = C/,E,Bb
C7 = C/,E/,G/,Bb
C7 no3 = C/,G,Bb
C7 alt = C/,E,Bb,Db,D#
C7 alt = C/,E,G,Bb,Db,D#
C7 alt = C/,E,Gb,Bb,Db,D#
C7 alt = C/,E,G#,Bb,Db,D#
C7 alt = C/,E,Gb,G#,Bb,Db,D#
C7 alt = C/,E,Gb,G#,Bb,Db
C7 alt = C/,E,Gb,G#,Bb,D#
C7 alt = C/,E,Gb,G#,Bb
C7#5 = C/,E,G#,Bb
C7#5#9 = C/,E,G#,Bb,D#
C7#5b9 = C/,E,G#,Bb,Db
C7#9 = C/,E,Bb,D#
C7#9 = C/,E,G,Bb,D#
C7b13 = C/,E,G,Bb,Ab
C7b5 = C/,E,Gb,Bb
C7b5b13 = C/,E,Gb,Bb,Ab
C7b5#9 = C/,E,Gb,Bb,D#
C7b5b9 = C/,E,Gb,Bb,Db
C7b9 = C/,E,Bb,Db
C7b9 = C/,E,G,Bb,Db
C7b9b13 = C/,E,Bb,Db,Ab
C9 = C/,E,Bb,D
C9 = C/,E,G,Bb,D
C9 = C/,G,Bb,D
C9b13 = C/,E,Bb,D,Ab
C9b13 = C/,E,G,Bb,D,Ab
C9b13 = C/,G,Bb,D,Ab
C9#11 = C/,E,Bb,D,F#
C9#11 = C/,E,G,Bb,D,F#
C9#11 no3 = C/,Bb,D,F#
C9#11 no3 = C/,G,Bb,D,F#
C9#5 = C/,E,G#,Bb,D
C9b5 = C/,E,Gb,Bb,D
Cadd9 = C/,D,E/,G/
Cadd9 no5 = C/,D,E
Cdim = C/,Eb,Gb,A
Cm = C,Eb,G,Bb/
Cm = C/,Eb/,G/
Cm = C,Eb,G,B/
Cm = C,Eb,G,F#/
Cm = C,Eb,G,E/
Cm = C,Eb,G,Db/
Cm add11 = C/,Eb,F,G
Cm add9 = C/,D,Eb,G
Cm add9 no5 = C/,D,Eb
Cm b5 = C/,Eb,Gb
Cm b5 add11 = C/,Eb,F,Gb
Cm maj7 = C/,Eb,G/,B/
Cm maj7 no5 = C/,Eb,B
Cm no5 add11 = C/,Eb,F
Cm11 = C/,Eb,Bb,D,F
Cm11 = C/,Eb,G,Bb,D,F
Cm13 = C/,Eb,G,Bb,D,A
Cm13 = C/,Eb,G,Bb,D,F,A
Cm6 = C/,Eb,G,A
Cm6 9 = C/,Eb,G,A,D
Cm6 no5 = C/,Eb,A
Cm7 = C/,Eb,G/,Bb
Cm7 add11 = C/,Eb,G,Bb,F
Cm7 add11 no5 = C/,Eb,F,Bb
Cm7 no5 = C/,Eb,Bb
Cm7#5#9 = C/,Eb,G#,Bb,D#
Cm7#5b9 = C/,Eb,G#,Bb,Db
Cm7b5 = C/,Eb,Gb/,Bb
Cm7b5#9 = C/,Eb,Gb,Bb,D#
Cm7b5b9 = C/,Eb,Gb,Bb,Db
Cm9 = C/,Eb,Bb,D
Cm9 = C/,Eb,G,Bb,D
Cm9 no3 = C/,G,Bb,D
Cm9#11 = C/,Eb,Bb,D,F#
Cm9#11 = C/,Eb,G,Bb,D,F#
Cm9#5 = C/,Eb,G#,Bb,D
Cm9b5 = C/,Eb,Gb,Bb,D
Cmaj13 = C/,B,D,E,A
Cmaj13 = C/,B,E,A
Cmaj13 = C/,G,B,D,E,A
Cmaj13 = C/,G,B,E,A
Cmaj7 #11 = C/,E,G,B,F#
Cmaj7 #11 = C/,E,B,F#
Cmaj7 #5 = C/,E,G#,B
Cmaj7 b5 = C/,E,Gb,B
Cmaj7 = C/,E/,G/,B
Cmaj7 no3 = C/,G,B
Cmaj7 no5 = C/,E,B
Cmaj9 = C/,E,G,B,D
Cno3 = C/,G/
Csus = C/,F,G/
Csus maj7 = C/,F,G,B
Csus7 = C/,F,G,Bb
Csus7b9 = C/,F,G,Bb,Db
Csus7b9 = C/,F,Bb,Db
CMaj13 = C/,E,G,B,D,F,A,

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C = D/,E,G,C ;C/D

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I’m not going to jump on you cause while we need it stable we also want it useable. I think PGM is on the same page on some of this. I expect to see some cool stuff next year. This year I am guessing we will just fixes for now.


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Originally Posted By: Rob Helms
...This year I am guessing we will just fixes for now.


Just again for the record... I think we have seen more progress in features, functions and operation in the past 3 months than we have seen in the prior 15 months. So I am hoping they keep at it while they are on a roll. Keep the betas coming with new features and performance.

But here is an idea, release the betas with a time limit expiration. Say 30 days. Then when Version 3 comes along in December there will be some much enhancement in features and performance we will be getting in line to pay up...


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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!

Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.

Video: XPro Styles PAK 10 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.

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!

Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 21.

Video: Xtra Styles PAK 21 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch 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!

Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.

Video: XPro Styles PAK 10 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.

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