Fred,

I tend to develop my songs in BIAB because I find it easier and quicker to try out different styles, realtracks, shots, holds, pushes, etc. Then, when my arrangement has finally settled into place, I open the file in Realband.

The above being said, though, it's possible to work entirely in Realband. Entering chords into a chord grid in RB is exactly the same as entering chords in BIAB. The thing to do would be to open one of your BIAB songs in Realband and have a look at its various components.

All the best,
Noel

P.S. I've read on these forums many times over the years that users sometimes feel frustrated with the learning curve encountered with BIAB and RB. That being said, the vote is pretty much unanimous that after around a week of playing around, things settle into place and the programs begin to make a great deal of sense.

MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2025