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Help Please #212551 08/17/13 02:57 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 217 Rich59 OP Apprentice
OP Rich59 Apprentice Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 217	I am entering the changes to You go to my head. It comes out to 42 bars with the coda. Problem is when I try to put in repeats and also when I try the ds al coda functions bars 33 thru 40 disappear. I can't figure it out. I'm unable to input any repeat or coda information. Also, after editing in the notation window on the bass track I am now getting a high pitched "d" sounding during the count in bars before the tune starts. I don't see anything in the lead in bar on the notation window. Any ideas? I must have turned on something by accident. update I found the high pitched problem. It occurred when I froze the track. I unfroze and re froze it and now it is fine. My first issue is still open. Thanks for the assistance. Rich Last edited by Rich59; 08/17/13 03:22 PM. BIAB 2018 latest build, Window 10 Pro 64 bit operating system X64 based processor Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU ES-2670 @ 2.60GHz 16 Gigs Ram Tascam 2x2 audio interface. Podxt

Re: Help Please Rich59 #212556 08/17/13 03:40 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 479 kelso Journeyman
kelso Journeyman Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 479	Hi Rich - Just for a clue, try un-checking the "fake" box (just above number of choruses box). That may reveal the missing measures and make things clearer. kelso Dell Desktop XPS 8100 W10 HomePrem/64 / Core i5 760 (quad, 2.8GHz) / 8GB DDR3 / 1 TB SATA / ViewSonic VG2428wm / EMU1616 PCI / Event ASP6 Active Monitors / BIAB 2019 64 bit (609) / Cakewalk

Re: Help Please kelso #212557 08/17/13 04:03 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP Rich59 Apprentice Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 217	Kelso thanks a bunch. That works. Now I am trying to figure out how to get the playback to match what I am trying to input. I am going through one chorus and then back to the top through bar fifteen and to the coda but I haven't been able to figure it out yet. The music just continues through to the end. Repeats are not playing and coda info is ignored. And if I may trouble you good folks with another question. When I create a hold, the instruments play on the downbeat with an increased velocity. Is there a way to make the instruments play at the same level or softer on the hold? Thanks again. Last edited by Rich59; 08/17/13 04:31 PM. BIAB 2018 latest build, Window 10 Pro 64 bit operating system X64 based processor Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU ES-2670 @ 2.60GHz 16 Gigs Ram Tascam 2x2 audio interface. Podxt

Re: Help Please Rich59 #212562 08/17/13 05:23 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Mac Veteran M Joined: May 2000 Posts: 38,502 Chesapeake, Virginia USA	Check out this tutorial from pgmusic concerning how to implement Repeats, Codas, etc. http://www.pgmusic.com/tutorial_repeats.htm About the Holds volume issue, see this recent thread and check out Noel's pic of the solve. http://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads...true#Post210685 --Mac PGmusic FAQs, Tutorials and Updates! click here You must be Audiominds. www.audiominds.com

Re: Help Please Mac #212573 08/17/13 08:29 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 217 Rich59 OP Apprentice
OP Rich59 Apprentice Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 217	Thank you Mac. I have the volume issue under control now. I need to read the other link at PG music but I am to burnt out to do it now. I glanced over it and it appears that what I saw on the instructions is what I am doing but I need to clear my head. Been at it most of the day today. Thanks again for the links. regards, Rich BIAB 2018 latest build, Window 10 Pro 64 bit operating system X64 based processor Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU ES-2670 @ 2.60GHz 16 Gigs Ram Tascam 2x2 audio interface. Podxt

Re: Help Please Rich59 #212617 08/18/13 01:14 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 217 Rich59 OP Apprentice
OP Rich59 Apprentice Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 217	Update on repeats and codas. After reading the suggested link I understand that codas only work visually. You need to linearly type out the entire form of the tune first. On the other hand I still can't make a simple 8 bar repeat work. BIAB plays right through it. I am at a loss. This feature would make things much easier if I can get it to work. I must be doing something wrong. BIAB 2018 latest build, Window 10 Pro 64 bit operating system X64 based processor Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU ES-2670 @ 2.60GHz 16 Gigs Ram Tascam 2x2 audio interface. Podxt

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