Greetings all,

This topic comes up every so often. I would first like to say I admire Peter Gannon and PG music company for the way they treat their customers......

A. Loads of help here at the forum (No nasty vibes either.....nice!)

B. Live help (How many companies do this for free?)

C. NO COPY PROTECTION!!! (If I had 1 $ for every problem Ive had trying to authorize other software, Id be rich!)

D. Great upgrade packages.

I first bought BIAB in 1990 for the Atari. BIAB has changed dramatically in that time. In my opinion, here is what needs to happen to make BIAB better:

1. A new GUI, the current GUI is dated, confusing and WAY to busy.
2. I still am not happy with the midi timing in BIAB, it was rock solid on the Atari, I blame the Windows OS for this, still, it should be possible. And at least 480-990 PPQ please.
3. BIAB needs multiple VST support. I would love to use Ivory, Trilogy & BFD at the same time for example.
4. Rewire support. It would be so cool to use BIAB with Reason.
5. The notation is still Ïffy............Take a look at Sibelius or Finale. Although the lead sheet print out is good, the whole Triplet swing issue is annoying.
6. Intro´s and Endings really need a makeover.
7. Serious updates are needed for the Sequencer and Mixer. Take a look at Logic, Pro Tools or Sonar, it would be great to get some of these features into BIAB.
8. Update the PROCESS of making new styles. The current method is confusing and difficult.
9. Real Tracks: Vocals (Uu´s, Ahh´s) String lines, Be Bop soloists, Funk and Rock Horns, etc.

And, a BIG thank you to Peter and Co. for finally beta testing and bringing out the new Mac version. Can´t wait to use it!!!

My 2 cents,
Ed