|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 225
Apprentice
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 225 |
I want to perform "live" on Zoom meetings, using a BIAB created backing track. So far, I've used a Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen USB interface, with a RODE NT1 mic for my vocals/harmonica and my backing track on an iPad. I choose the Scarlett as my "mic" on Zoom.
I'm not thrilled with the results so far.
Any advice on making good Zoom performances along with BIAB tracks?
Jim Lucas - 2023 BiaB (1006) Ultra+ PAK
Audacity and Reaper
Laptop: Samsung U2BB94DJ i7 64bit Win 10 build 19041, 8GB ram 225GB HDD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10,814
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10,814 |
Where are you connecting your headphones to listen? It should be the Scarlet 2i2 headphone jack so you can hear the audio to the computer from the Scarlet and from the computer to the Scarlet without latency or the time it takes for audio to be processed and travel. Does the Scarlet have enough audio inputs for both your microphone and iPad?
I would use a small outboard USB mixer. You would want at least 5 inputs for (1) (mono) your microphone (dynamic or condenser?), (2) (stereo line-ins) your iPad and (3) (stereo digital) your computer audio. The (stereo digital) audio output would return to your computer, most likely through the same USB connection.
You can find small USB mixers marketed for podcasting in many places online including Guitar Center, WalMart, Best Buy and Amazon. The trick is in making sure the device has the kind of connections (line-in, high impedance, phantom power and so on) to work with the devices you want to attach.
Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk Sonar - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 225
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 225 |
Yes, I plug my headphones into the Scarlett.
I'll do some research on a USB mixer and get back to you. I have used one over the years but have severely downsized since we sold our home and now live in a small condo. But, if that's what I need, then so be it.
The Scarlett has two hybrid ins.
You say I'll want two ins for the iPad. I simply connected my iPad to one of the ins of the Scarlett (1/8 in) and my mics are:
I have two mics:
sE Electronics X1 R Ribbon Microphone
Rode NT-1A Condenser Microphone
Thanks.
Jim Lucas - 2023 BiaB (1006) Ultra+ PAK
Audacity and Reaper
Laptop: Samsung U2BB94DJ i7 64bit Win 10 build 19041, 8GB ram 225GB HDD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10,814
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10,814 |
Jim,
I'm confused by your answer. The iPad audio output should be right and left channels or stereo. Are you using an adapter that merges the two channels together or connecting just one channel into the Focusrite? How are you connecting two microphones into the remaining Focusrite input?
Pat Marr and Danny Campo are two forum members that perform online. You may want to reach out to them by private message for a "real world" response.
Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk Sonar - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 225
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 225 |
It would have been clearer to say: I connect my iPad to one of the ins of the Scarlett (1/8 in) and my mic to the other, using XLR.
Thanks for the excellent suggestion of a private message to one or both of the members who perform live online. I don't know how to do that, but I'll get on to learning it asap.
Since first posting my original question, I have purchased Reaper and have had some luck using that (I have only tested this in Zoom by making videos of test runs and playing them back). I import my BIAB track (wav) in to Reaper and use "Share Audio" in Zoom, and then sing/play along using my USB mic. This way, I'm not using the Scarlett at all.
I also joined the reddit Reaper forum and the Cockos/Reaper official forum, to see if I might learn something there.
Jim Lucas - 2023 BiaB (1006) Ultra+ PAK
Audacity and Reaper
Laptop: Samsung U2BB94DJ i7 64bit Win 10 build 19041, 8GB ram 225GB HDD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 27,035
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 27,035 |
To send a private message (PM), find a post by the person you want to send a message to, and click on the name of the person posting (top left of their message). Their user name is a link. You will see Send a PM as a choice.
I've used several Scarletts including a 2i4, and I still have my old Rode NT1 mic. The problem you have isn't with those. Zoom mangles live music just terribly. It is much better if you record your music, then play back the file on Zoom. The trick is to select Turn on Original Sound in the Zoom audio settings of a computer with a decent sound card, then remember to do that as the host when you want to transmit music.
BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 225
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 225 |
I have now sent a PM. Thanks. Where will I receive the response?
I agree about Zoom mangling music and having better quality if I record first and play back the file, but when I do that, I miss the joy of live performance, so I’m exploring just what I can do to make live performance with a backing track doable.
Jim Lucas - 2023 BiaB (1006) Ultra+ PAK
Audacity and Reaper
Laptop: Samsung U2BB94DJ i7 64bit Win 10 build 19041, 8GB ram 225GB HDD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 225
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 225 |
I now see the location of PMs.
Jim Lucas - 2023 BiaB (1006) Ultra+ PAK
Audacity and Reaper
Laptop: Samsung U2BB94DJ i7 64bit Win 10 build 19041, 8GB ram 225GB HDD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production
|
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,813
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,813 |
Watch the video so that the 73 page PDF will make sense. Mac users need 20 or so paged while Windows users need around 60 of them. Zoom Explained In brief: If you're outputting from BIAB, you have to feed the Zoom Audio Driver—read the above. Doable and a bit of a PIA, especially for Windows. If you save the output as a WAV or mp3, you can play that through Computer Audio, Mac & Win — infinitely easier. Same with Mp4 and MOV files through screen sharing (make sure you check the box for Computer Audio). I've been making music over Xoom over a year. Nowadays, music examples are pre-recorded. I'm sick and tired of Zoom Audio. One of the many problems is that Zoom updates often change things and rarely for the better — and if they screw up, the next update changes things again. Your Focusrite interface doesn't matter. It can be anything once you understand how things work. Good luck!
BIAB 2024 Audiophile Mac
24Core/60CoreGPU M2 MacStudioUltra/8TB/192GB Sequoia, M1 MBAir, 2012 MBP
Digital Performer11, LogicPro, Finale27/Dorico/Encore/SmartScorePro64/Notion6 /Overture5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
Join the conversation on our forum.
Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac Videos
With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac, we’re rolling out a collection of brand-new videos on our YouTube channel. We’ll also keep this forum post updated so you can easily find all the latest videos in one convenient spot.
From overviews of new features and walkthroughs of the 202 new RealTracks, to highlights of XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAKs 18, the 2025 49-PAK, and in-depth tutorials — you’ll find everything you need to explore what’s new in Band-in-a-Box® 2025.
Reference this forum post for One-Stop Shopping of our Band-in-a-Box® 2025 Mac Videos — we’ll be adding more videos as they’re released!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac is here, packed with major new features and an incredible collection of available new content! This includes 202 RealTracks (in Sets 449-467), plus 20 bonus Unreleased RealTracks in the 2025 49-PAK. There are new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 4, two new sets of “RealDrums Stems,” XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAK 19, and more!
Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac with savings of up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special—available until July 31, 2025! Visit our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
2025 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some incredible Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Mac 2025 packages, but for even more Add-ons (including 20 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.
If you have any questions, feel free to connect with us directly—we’re here to help!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 Italian Version is Here!
Cari amici
È stata aggerate la versione in Italiano del programma più amato dagli appassionati di musica, il nostro Band-in-a-Box.
Questo è il link alla nuova versione 2025.
Di seguito i link per scaricare il pacchetti di lingua italiana aggiornati per Band-in-a-Box e RealBand, anche per chi avesse già comprato la nuova versione in inglese.
Band-in-a-Box 2025 - Italiano
RealBand 2025 - Italiano
Band-in-a-Box 2025 French Version is Here!
Bonjour à tous,
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
Le téléchargement se fait à partir du site PG Music
Pour ceux qui auraient déjà acheté la version 2025 de Band-in-a-Box (et qui donc ont une version anglaise), il est possible de "franciser" cette version avec les patchs suivants:
BIAB 2025 - francisation
RealBand 2025 - francisation
Voilà, enjoy!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 German Version is Here!
Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!
Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.
Stay up to date—get the latest update now!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums58
Topics84,304
Posts777,523
Members39,612
| |
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