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I have had this issue for some time now and cannot figure out what the problem is. I run Realband 2021 [5] with Admin privileges on my 240 GB SSD C: drive and save the rendered file to my F: drive which is a Western Digital 2TB USB drive . I have the USB connected to my PC's USB 3 port.
The issue happens when render the file using 'Merge Audio and VSTi/DXi tracks to stereo wav file'. Sometimes the file renders properly and is completed in a few seconds. I might then change volume on one track and render the file again, now the popup window says it is merging the tracks but minutes go with the cpu around 2% while the file is slowly created. If I cancel the process it brings up a window saying the file was rendered successfully but that is a lie.
Now if I don't change anything else and simply click on file/save in Realband. The save process takes only a few seconds and completes (the save goes to the F: USB drive). If I then click on Render and Merge Audio and VSTi/DXi tracks to stereo wav file, the rendering process takes less than 10 seconds and completes successfully to the F: drive.
In other words, if I click file save in Realband and then render, everything works fine. I used to run Realband from the USB drive but moved it to my C: drive to see if it would fix this issue but no joy. I still run Band In a Box from the F: usb drive with no problems.
I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue or has any idea what could be causing it. Thank you in advance!
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Del,
Your problem reads like your computer is having trouble accessing the external USB (F) drive in a timely manner. This can be caused by your computer settings or by where Band-in-a-Box (BiaB) content is located.
You may want to check your computer settings to make sure the USB ports receive power all the time and are not placed into sleep mode after a period of inactivity.
On the BiaB side, you may want to create a storage folder on your primary, "C", drive and copy whatever RealTracks, MIDI patches (VSTi for example) and MIDI player (Kontakt, Halion or SampleTank for example) that in your song file to the primary drive. The goal is to reduce external drive activity.
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Many thanks Jim, I'll check to see if the USB ports go to sleep. I'm trying to keep my C: drive from getting cluttered up but I understand what you are saying about those files.
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I totally understand. My super duper desktop has a small primary drive so that's something I also worry over.
Just one additional thought. The USB settings I mentioned maybe handled in the motherboard BIOS or UEFI settings.
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Are any plugins in play that may not releasing correctly when you render?
Have you added any new plugins around the time the issue started?
Also, on initial Render do you see the popup afterwards that asks to test the file?
Just wondering if that is hiding somewhere and causing the second render issue .. a long shot, I know
And lastly, where is your Temp Audio Directory located?
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I'm only using PG reverb on two of the audio tracks and PG peak limit on one track and on the overall output in the mixer. I don't believe I have added any plugins recently but that is a good point to check. If I let the initial slow render go until completion, then yes, the dialog box pops up asking if I want to test the file. I've let it go to completion a couple of times on different files just to see if it ever completes and it does finally finish and the file is as it should be.
I'll go back and look at my plugins to see if there is anything new that I forgot about. It really puzzles me that everything works fine if I do a save first. I changed settings on my USB drive too but that didn't seem to make a difference.
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My temp audio directory is F:\Temp on the USB drive
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I'm going to reboot to make sure the USB setting changes I made stick and then create a simple song with no plugins at all to see if the problem still occurs.
Thank you Jim and Rharv for giving me some ideas. I may try moving everything to the C: drive just to see if that cures things also. It may point me in the right direction anyway. More testing is needed to beat this into the ground.
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Del,
How many USB drives are connected? I had several connected and they bogged my entire system down. Try disconnecting any unnecessary external drives and see if that helps.
If you are rendering to .wav format it will take several times that of .mp3.
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Don, I have two USB drives connected, one I use for working files and the other for backup only. I always render to wav and never directly to mp3. The render to wav process takes around 10 seconds for a song that is around 3 1/2 minutes. Thanks for the heads up about the usb drives. I'll try disconnecting the backup as part of the testing process.
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It probably works faster after saving because the file is interwoven in one contiguous piece when saved.
Edits cause it to start working from 'chunks'.
If those chunks reside on slower drives it would compound things.
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After much testing, I've decided to move most everything to my C: drive. It seems if I have the working song file on my C: drive when I load it into Realband and render it to a directory also on the C: drive, then I don't experience the long rendering time problem. (8 minutes to render a 3 1/2 minute song when the problem occurs, about 10 seconds to render the same song when it is acting normally)
I would like to at least save the backup files to my USB drive but cannot find where in the heck the setting for this is. I've checked preferences, looked in the manual, looked at .ini files, searched the forums and cannot find where to change the directory where the song backup files are stored. Normally they are in C:\Realband\RBBackup and I would like to change this to F:\RBBackup
If anyone could point me in the right direction, I would be most grateful! I am giving up on running Realband from the USB drive.
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It is a fixed location.
I've asked many times if it can be made assignable but nothing so far.
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I see, thank you for checking anyway.
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I got an email about a post from JustanoldMuso but when I click on the link to view the post, it says 'There was a problem looking up this post in our database' Anyway, I'll add it here:
justanoldmuso: Re: Rendering song takes minutes instead of seconds
DEL.
YMMV TRY THIS TEST SOMETIME AND PLEASE DONT BLAME ME IF IT DOESNT WORK WITH YOUR PC !
1. dont use gigundous multi terabyte drives. cos win as far as i understand has to maintain lots of pointers. use smaller drives. read on.
2. get yourself a cheap startech.com ssd usb dock which takes 2 removeable ssd drives. eg try 60 buck 256 gb's ssd's. hook up the startech dock via usb to your pc.
3. install realband on one of the ssd's. the second ssd use to record your traks//songs.
4. on the ssd your recording to in rb before starting a song create a new folder with the song name. this is the folder where all your traks recorded will be saved. eg lets say the song is called "DELL ROCKS OUT" then the folder will be called the same or an abbrvn.
THUS USE A DIFFERENT FOLDER WITH A UNIQUE SONG NAME FOR EACH SONG YOU DO IN RB.
5. regularly do copies (for back up purposes) of the "DELL ROCKS OUT" song folder with its seq to the ssd with realband on ; as well as any other drives you can hook up over other usb ports. also do copies of the temp for back up purposes.
this way your covered in case of a major ssd drive or other crash/loss.
ive never had a ssd crash over many years of use , but knowing my luck lol suggesting this idea to you; maybe you might. for example you could save (like i do) as further back up and off site storage (eg security box at a bank) to fast 16 gb usb pen drives<<<really cheap and fast these days. i use multiples for back up just in case.
6. run tests now mixing down your song in realband to stereo. stopwatching the time the mixdown takes.
(dont use resource hungry plug ins. pg ones are fine.
others always run tests useing task mgr to monitor OR
reaper will tell you resource useage of a plug in.)
7. NOTE you could do YOUR OWN REGULAR SAVE AS SEQ to various drives WITHOUT WORRYING BOUT THE REALBAND BACK UP.
just do folder copies. on ssd should be fast.
as i said YMMV. but small ssd's in my startech dock are very very fast.
when i copy from one ssd in the dock to another its like the copy line goes zoom.
hope this helps del.
question. this 2 tb drive of yours is it ssd ?
lol please dont hit me if above dont work.
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Many thanks for the hints about things to try OldMuso!
To answer your last question, no the 2TB drive is not an SSD.
4.) I make a separate directory for each song I'm working on and make a new directory for each album I've produced. I put all of these directories in a BB Music folder on the F: drive. F:\BB Music\
5.) I run backups of my music folders to another drive every week but I don't have any off-site storage like you mention, which is a very good idea.
Thanks again for the pointers and I may try loading Realband on a SSD USB drive just to see if that makes a difference. I'll have to buy a suitable SSD USB next time I go to town, the ones I have laying around are all old, low speed dogs.
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DEL.
i dont know how you got a deleted post of mine lol.
i deleted it cos on reflection i didnt want people angry at
me if the ideas didnt work.
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my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs(90 songs created useing bb/rb) (lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
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Don't worry about that OldMuso, I was the one asking for advice and I respect those that take the time to give me some ideas. I've had many good experiences with the folks on this forum and I usually learn something from them. Experience counts in my book!
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DEL. as i have some time now; and your nice and open minded. let me share some deep thoughts with you regarding running a computer based recording studio. which you might wish to ponder and might help you the next time you upgrade/buy a pc.(ymmv) 1. yes a ton of people these days use laptops as a daw. BUT the downside is that laptops are not as expandeable as desktops. the latter can be stuffed internally with many fast ssd's with the right desktop. eg win os on one ssd ; and ones songs/projects on a second ssd. maybe a third ssd for added backups. thus one can cross back up between the 3 ssd's and useing externals too. also if one selects the right desktop; some come with a slew of ports. 2. interesting to note is a few months back i posted on these forums a treatise from a microsoft product mgr who also runs a sophisticated recording daw rig. and he too prefers desktops. 3. now some people will say BUT laptops are portable. very true. however a user can loose flexibility unlike a desktop. in summary each (desktop and laptop) has plusses and minuses. i lament the fact that common retail laptops dont come with the ability to have at least 2 internal drives. OR DO THEY ? read on. 4. well yes you can buy special laptops for recording studios with more than one drive inside. built by custom builders and often purchased by the big boy recording studios. these custom builders also build not only high dsp powerhouse laptops but also powerhouse desktops. the advantage of these pc's is everything is optimised down to installation of ones chosen interface/daw software. so the big recording studio just "turns the key". frankly i'm thinking of one for myself. but the problem is they are expensive starting around 2k in dollars. also the other downside is tech gets obsolete so quickly. this is my main concern. but these powerhouses are dsp beasts of a pc ; and boast huge track and plug in counts. thats why big studios use them. for further info if interested/for user references go to gearspace.com and other forums on the net/google and check out companies such as adkproaudio,scan co uk, pcaudiolabs,silentpc, purrfect audio and many others. the sites are an interesting source just for getting pc config ideas and other ideas for ones studio if nothing else. some of them have interesting articles on daw's and digital audio. BUT WHAT TO DO IF ONE HAS OTHER OBLIGATIONS WITH FAMILY ETC like me. read on there is another nice lower cost option DEL. 5. I LOVE REFURB PC's WITH WARRANTIES. let me explain a nice low cost daw solution del. for about 900 dollars. TWO REFURB SYSTEMS. one a refurb HP Z or LENOVO workstaion class pc desktop with XEON processors and stuffed with lots of memory and ssd's.(replace the old drive with an ssd if it has an old drive for win os). plus a portable refurb i5/i7 laptop with an ssd. so this is how this idea works. .the desktop (not on the net)is static as the main in studio pc. all important song projects are done on this xeon beast of a powerhouse. some refurbs come with huge amounts of ram memory eg 64 gigs. .the laptop is used while away on holiday for jotting down song ideas. its also used for net surfing ; testing out new software releases etc and thus sandboxing and keeping the main desktop safe and out of danger. this is the approach i'm probably heading towards. also i have a fire tablet thats just great for quick net surfing. in SUMMARY DEL for 900 buks (the retail price of ONE new laptop normally at a usual retail store) i feel my refurb approach offers both more daw power //flexibility//as well as value for money. also if one machine goes down there is a second machine to carry on doing work on till the machine that went down hard gets fixed by a local pc store. heres an example of a powerhouse refurb beast of a pc (that many people dont often know exists. but be advised they can go fast as some studios in the know; know their value. the prices i notice have gone up recently unfortunately.) https://www.staples.ca/products/2980177-en-hp-refurbished-z440-workstation-gaming-desktop-35-ghz-intel-xeon-1630-v3-500-gb-hdd-256-gb-ssd-16-gb-ddr3-windows-10-prothe above is but an example. (replace the OS HD with a ssd.) NOTE ; the above type of system can take multiple internal ssd's. also notice the no of external ports. DEL ; the above are some thoughts/info i hope you find usefull. gotta go now ; my lovely wife just made me a nice cup of tea lol. best oldmuso
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my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs(90 songs created useing bb/rb) (lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
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OldMuso, Thank you for sharing your ideas with me!
I was forced to upgrade recently when my old desktop system bit the dust. I pondered buying a laptop to use but felt the desktop would work best for my situation as I don't take the DAW on the road. The added slots and ports are definitely a bonus in my opinion also for future expansion. I don't have it isolated from the network but I do most of my web surfing on a different machine.
Your idea of using a refurbished gaming PC would seem to have merit as those babies are usually well supplied with RAM, expansion ports, and powerful processors. Especially if you can get it with a warranty. I have to say that even my middle of the road HP desktop that I purchased does a good job for me. I only use BB and Realband for my song creations and both of those programs don't seem to require much for a CPU so it has a pretty light load.
My studio is pretty basic, I use a mixer with a USB output to the DAW as my audio interface and it works well for what I need. I like the mixer as I can have all my guitars and microphones connected and just have to push up the appropriate faders to start recording. That way I keep it simple so I don't get confused!
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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.
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows is here and it is packed with major new features! There’s a new modern look, a GUI redesign to all areas of the program including toolbars, windows, workflow and more. There’s a Multi-view layout for organizing multiple windows. A standout addition is the powerful AI-Notes feature, which uses AI neural-net technology to transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI—entire mixes or individual instruments—making it easy to study, view, and play parts from any song. And that’s just the beginning—there are over 60 new features in this exciting release.
Along with version 2026, we've released an incredible lineup of new content! There's 202 new RealTracks, brand-new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two new RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows and save up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special offer—available until December 31, 2025. Visit our Band-in-a-Box® packages page to explore all available upgrade options.
2026 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
Our Free Bonus PAK and 49-PAK are loaded with amazing add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is included with most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows packages, but you can unlock even more—including 20 unreleased RealTracks—by upgrading to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49. Browse the full contents of each package and listen to demos here.
XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs Special Extended Until August 31st!
XPro & Xtra Styles PAKs Special Extended Until August 31st!
The XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAKs special offers are now available until August 31st at 11:59pm PDT!
Ready to take your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 experience to the next level? Now’s the perfect time! Expand your style library with XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs—packed with a wide variety of genres to inspire your next musical creation.
What are XPro Styles and Xtra Styles PAKs?
XPro Styles PAKs are styles that work with any version (Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition) of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). XPro Styles PAKS 1-9 includes 900 styles!
Xtra Styles PAKs are styles that work with the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). With over 3,500 styles (and 35 MIDI styles) included in Xtra Styles PAKs 1-20, the possibilities are endless!
Get the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Listen to demos and order now! For Windows or for Mac.
Note: 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.
Get Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 19 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Listen to demos and order now! For Windows or for Mac.
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 19 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.
Don’t miss this chance to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box setup—at a great price!
Mac 2025 Special Upgrade Offers Extended Until August 15th!
It's not too late to upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® and save! We've extended our special until August 15, 2025!
We've added many major new features to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, including advanced AI tools like the amazing BB Stem Splitter and AI Lyrics Generator, as well as VST3 plugin support, and Equalize Temp. Plus, there’s a new one-stop MIDI Patches Picker with over 1,100 MIDI patches to choose from, all neatly categorized by GM numbers. The MultiPicker Library is enhanced with tabs for the SongPicker, MIDI Patch Picker, Chord Builder, AI Lyrics Generator, and Song Titles Browser, and the tabs are organized into logical groups. The Audiophile Edition is enhanced with FLAC files , which are 60% smaller than AIFF files while maintaining identical audio quality, and now ships on a fast 1TB SSD, and much more!
Check out all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® here:
Purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac during our special to save up to 50% off your upgrade purchase and receive a FREE BONUS PAK of amazing new Add-ons. These include the 2025 RealCombos Booster PAK, Look Ma! More MIDI 13: Country & Americana, Instrumental Studies Set 22: 2-Hand Piano Soloing - Rhythm Changes, MIDI SuperTracks Set 44: Jazz Piano, Artist Performance Set 17: Songs with Vocals 7, Playable RealTracks Set 4, RealDrums Stems Set 7: Jazz with Mike Clark, and more!
Upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for just $49 and add 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and 20 RealStyles, FLAC Files for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks, Look Ma! More MIDI 14: SynthMaster, MIDI SuperTracks Set 45: More SynthMaster, Artist Performance Set 18: Songs with Vocals 8, and RealDrums Stems Set 8: Pop, Funk & More with Jerry Roe.
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs!
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