I work in Sonar.....although it is a 32 bit OS, I do not use BB/RB as a VST even though it can be used that way.

I start writing the song in BB and get it how I want it there. tempo, style, structure, 100% complete....

Then I save it and close BB and open Real Band and load the file I just saved. It renders the same tracks but now, instead of the RT or midi, it renders in a similar style with the Real Band tracks. This is done with the samples and sounds so much better. IN addition, I can now choose instruments and players that are not part of the original BB style. This gives such a wide variation to the music that the song will take on an entirely different feel. Most times, this is a desired improvement. Nothing like throwing a dobro and a fiddle in on the LA Hard Rock style to shake things up and get some interesting results. Swap the drummer in that style to the Nashville drummer, and see what happens.

I then save that file in Real Band and export the tracks I want as Audio Wave tracks. These are stored in a folder on my desktop and I can import them into Sonar with ease and work on them using the audio capabilities of Sonar. The bit rate of the OS doesn't even come into play in this manner.

Have a listen to a few of my songs to hear what the results of working in this manner sound like.

Last edited by Guitarhacker; 09/09/13 05:43 AM.
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