|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 349
Journeyman
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 349 |
Wondered if there was a way to use Realband to Record What You Hear?
I know I was able to do it in Audacity at one time with this same sound card (Sound Blaster).
I can use a mic and record from my speakers externally but wondered if there was an internal method to eliminate external noise.
Carkins
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
Huh? What are you hearing? Unless it is a CD that you can feed in line levels, I can't imagine a way to do it without a mic. How noisy is your studio environment that the background noise is that bad, and again, what are you "hearing" that background noise would really have any sort of effect. I mean, of course, if you are recording spoken word and live near a busy railroad yard..... Just a little nugget for you.... I found 2 doors on the free section of Craigslist. I laid those doors flat on the floor and took a thick shipping mat and stapled it to the doors. When I record vocals, I take that gabo and place it against a corner of my room so the 2 corners of the room and the 2 faces of the door make a 3x3 ft booth that is almost completely anechoic and very quiet. Until the train goes by..... 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 22,457
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 22,457 |
Depends on your soundcard as to how to do it, Carkins (if it is indeed possible).
What kind of soundcard?
I assume you are comparing to the old Creative (SBLive) 'WhatUHear' mixer setting ..
Last edited by rharv; 05/09/12 06:20 PM.
I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,047
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,047 |
I just tried it with my AUDIGY 2 ZS and it worked.
I simply turned the speaker volume down.
7 audio tracks to Track 8 stereo. Then I soloed track 8 and listened on speakers,
sounded just fine.
Good Luck.
Last edited by seeker; 05/09/12 06:48 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 349
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 349 |
I have a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card in a 7 yr old Dell Dimension 8400 desktop, running Win XP.
In Audacity there is a drop down menu where you select the source of your recording.
The Audacity menu shows various SB Audigy Audio sources such as CD, Mic, MIDI, and "What You Hear".
I also have a Lineport UX-1 interface which also shows up in the drop down along with MS Soundmapper.
If you select (SB Audigy Audio(C8C0):What You Hear) Audacity will record whatever you hear coming out your speakers or headphones, such a sound from a youtube video you may be watching.
I've done it before in Audacity, though I am having trouble getting it to work there now for some reason.
Just wondered if there was a way to do the same thing in Realband.
Due to space constraints I can't really do a good quality sound proofing job and most of the time it's adequate for vocals, until the dog barks.
All my instruments go direct line in through the UX-1 so that'snot a problem.
Carkins
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,047
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,047 |
Carkins,
I have exactly the same card took it from my old XP system
updated to a point the drivers.
BTW, all tracks below are analog, albeit midi thru VSTi would
probably work just fine.
1. Load your song into RB.
2. Highlight an empty track.
3. Right click the speaker icon lower right on your pc screen.
4. Click on Recording devices.
5. Click on "What U Hear" in popped up screen.
6. Click Set Default. Then OK.
MAKE SURE YOU TURN DOWN YOUR SPEAKERS......
7. Click Red Record button on RB.
8. Click Play.
On my pc the recording was/is invisible.
9. Click on Stop
10. Click Keep Take ?
Turn up your speaker volume.
11. Solo the recorded track.
12. Play it.
Ask me months from now and wont remember....LOL
Last edited by seeker; 05/09/12 07:26 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
Now I understand what "Record what you hear" means. I have never seen that term before, but your details made it clear.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 349
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 349 |
Seeker:
What I want to do is record songs as they are being played from the internet (as opposed to songs I may have on my computer already) which I was able to do at one time with Audacity.
Tried your approach and for some reason just get static.
Have "What You Hear" selected in the Win Recording Control window, full volume,and Audigy set as default recording device.
Will continue to play around with the different settings in the Windows Sound Folder.
Are there any settings which might have to be changed in RB Preferences?
Or could be something wrong with my sound card as it's pretty old, like me:)
Eddie:
This feature may not be available on all sound cards, I'm not sure.
Any input gladly accepted.
Thanks
Carkins
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 14
Newbie
|
|
Newbie
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 14 |
Quote:
Wondered if there was a way to use Realband to Record What You Hear?
I know I was able to do it in Audacity at one time with this same sound card (Sound Blaster).
I can use a mic and record from my speakers externally but wondered if there was an internal method to eliminate external noise.
Carkins
There are many ways, however, what you are trying to do is simple.
I must warn you upfront that any audio equipment including a computer
is not very forgiving of feedback loops. So be very careful.
As long as you can't hear the output of what you are recording to, you
should be okay... but don't take chances and start at low levels.
You can take the output of a computer (1/8" jack) and use it for input
as long as there is not a feedback loop.
Be very cautious and careful not to blow any channels amps/preamps.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,047
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,047 |
Carkins, I just did two recordings...Just loaded blank RB, selected 1 track, and used the above steps. Also used my Headphones with speakers turned down completely. One with song on my PC playing thru WMP. Worked great. Also went to YouTube selected a song recorded, it also worked great. There is another option. Use this...RealPlayer Downloader, Nother member suggested this quite awhile back. It gets it to your PC, then you can load directly into RB. Or play it with WMP and record to your RB.. http://www.real.com/realplayer Good Luck!
Last edited by seeker; 05/10/12 02:24 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 349
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 349 |
Thanks to all for all the advice.
I'm sure I'll eventually get it straightened out but nothing seemed to work as planned and rather than have my head explode (OUCH!) I am calling it a night and going to plan B which is running a line from my desktop speakers out to my microphone input on my laptop.
Works great and will then transfer files via SD back to the scene of the crime.
This also solves the midi problem I've been having with RB (in another post)not being able to save midi tracks to wavs (silent tracks result)and a new one where saved RB songs lose midi sounds or are altered on reopening them (drums turn to burping pianos or are silent, and other stuff, for another time.
Just another part of my Midi life crisis, I guess.
Maybe I'll do a fresh install and see if that helps (return to factory settings didn't).
Anyways, thanks again for the input.
Carkins
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows Special Offers End Tomorrow (January 15th, 2026) at 11:59 PM PST!
Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, January 15, 2026!
We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
Version 2026 introduces a modernized GUI redesign across the program, with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, and a new Dark Mode option. There’s also a new side toolbar for quicker access to commonly used windows, and the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, making it easier to customize your workspace.
Another exciting new addition is the new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. You can view the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to process an entire track or focus on specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Windows to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!
Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade during our special, you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK of exciting new add-ons.
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® Special Offers Extended Until January 15, 2026!
Good news! You still have time to upgrade to the latest version of Band-in-a-Box® for Windows® and save. Our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® special now runs through January 15, 2025!
We've packed Band-in-a-Box® 2026 with major new features, enhancements, and an incredible lineup of new content! The program now sports a sleek, modern GUI redesign across the entire interface, including updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, a new dark mode option, and more. The brand-new side toolbar provides quicker access to key windows, while the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, creating a flexible, clutter-free workspace. We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio into MIDI so you can view it in notation or play it back as MIDI. You can process an entire track (all pitched instruments and drums) or focus on individual parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PST on January 15th, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® today! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
Happy New Year!
Thank you for being part of the Band-in-a-Box® community.
Wishing you and yours a very happy 2026—Happy New Year from all of us at PG Music!
Season's Greetings!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy holiday season—thanks for being part of our community!
The office will be closed for Christmas Day, but we will be back on Boxing Day (Dec 26th) at 6:00am PST.
Team PG
Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: The Newly Designed Piano Roll Window
In this video, we explore the updated Piano Roll, complete with a modernized look and exciting new features. You’ll see new filtering options that make it easy to focus on specific note groups, smoother and more intuitive note entry and editing, and enhanced options for zooming, looping, and more.
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: AI Stems & Notes - split polyphonic audio into instruments and transcribe
This video demonstrates how to use the new AI-Notes feature together with the AI-Stems splitter, allowing you to select an audio file and have it separated into individual stems while transcribing each one to its own MIDI track. AI-Notes converts polyphonic audio—either full mixes or individual instruments—into MIDI that you can view in notation or play back instantly.
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Bonus PAK and 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®
With your version 2026 for Windows Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons for FREE! Or upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for only $49 to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks!
These PAKs are loaded with additional add-ons to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box®!
This Free Bonus PAK includes:
- The 2026 RealCombos Booster PAK:
-For Pro customers, this includes 27 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For MegaPAK customers, this includes 25 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For UltraPAK customers, this includes 12 new RealStyles.
- MIDI Styles Set 92: Look Ma! More MIDI 15: Latin Jazz
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 46: Piano & Organ
- Instrumental Studies Set 24: Groovin' Blues Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 19: Songs with Vocals 9
- Playable RealTracks Set 5
- RealDrums Stems Set 9: Cool Brushes
- SynthMaster Sounds Set 1 (with audio demos)
- Android Band-in-a-Box® App (included)
Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:
- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyle.
- FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
- MIDI Styles Set 93: Look Ma! More MIDI 16: SynthMaster
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 47: More SynthMaster
- Instrumental Studies 25 - Soul Jazz Guitar Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 20: Songs with Vocals 10
- RealDrums Stems Set 10: Groovin' Sticks
- SynthMaster Sounds & Styles Set 2 (sounds & styles with audio demos)
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics85,742
Posts795,655
Members39,946
| |
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