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We're looking for current Macintosh users of Band-in-a-Box to help us test a new version. In order to qualify as a beta tester you must have an intel-based Macintosh, and you must be... - A current user of Band-in-a-Box - A member of the PG Music forums. - Available to spend time required for testing. - A user of the program for at least 3 months. - broadband Internet connection. - Intel based Mac (not PowerPC) If you are interested, click here to learn more and fill out the form. Make sure to include your name, forum display name, and email address. If you are not a member of the forums, please register first (click on the [New User] button above).
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I'm unable to help with this test, but I am sure that there will be all sorts of people lining up to help on this, as well as rejoicing in the halls of Macdom at this announcement, Peter.  Gary
I'm blessed watching God do what He does best. I've had a few rough years, and I'm still not back to where I want to be, but I'm on the way and things are looking far better now than what they were!
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This is great news for the BIAB community. Best of luck to PG Music and to the Mac beta testers.
BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Slate VSX, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
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Yes it is good news for Mac users and I am sure that sufficient numbers will come forward on this important beta test
I am also unable to assist with this beta test as I am currently without a Mac machine but I look forward to hearing the results of this test as I would like to have a Mac in the future and avoid all those stupid PC problems
jazzman
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Yes, will help with the beta testing.
Have applied online and looking forward to being of assistance.
André
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This is really great news ! I finally reg'ed here after lurking for a long, long time to put in my application as a beta tester. The beta test application form did ask how much time you spent in the program, and I realized after I filled it out, that I didn't spend that much time in BIAB itself. Version 12's main functionality on the Mac is (at least to me) basically as a MIDI generator. I compose patterns and basic changes in BIAB, export the MIDI and flesh out the compositions in Cubase or Logic Express, so most of my time is spent in those programs. I can't wait to see some of the advanced audio/MIDI editing features from the Windows side here on the Mac as well. Then the majority of time can be spent in just one application. As it is now exporting, importing to another application and reassigning instruments and sounds is a real time killer. Drat, I should have lied about how much time I spent working in BIAB itself. Oh well, live and learn. Can't wait to hear more news on this !! - Jay
Last edited by JayO; 04/30/09 03:26 PM.
MacPro 5,1/12 core@3.46GHz -- OS X 12.7.6 -- ATI 7970 -- 32 Gig RAM -- Crucial 500GB OS SSD -- Samsung EVO 1TB Audio/Sample SSD -- BIAB 2025 -- Logic Pro X -- Cubase Elements 14 -- Too many plugins
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Don't make that assumption, Jay.
Typical pool of beta testers would have to include some that haven't a lot of time with BIAB as well as old hands like myself.
Yeah, I applied also, with the Macbook and the iMac. Beta testing can get that way...
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Mac has a Mac. Go figgure. Way to many toys. Serious GAS.
Better now fess up to having a Linux server in the linen closet running on a Z80 with a 10 meg hard drive.
John Conley
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Gotta have puters.
I tell the wife its for work...
Linux? The Sun runs Unix is that okay?
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Well, in my stable/attic/museum I have a coal-fired Mac Classic II, a blueberry iMac, a beige G3, three assorted G4 towers and an Intel Mac Pro tower. At least I have one machine that will run the new Intel-only BIAB!
Can't wait...
Stephanie
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Yeah I signed up too.
Hopefully this means a release is not too far off.....
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I did too. Even if I am not picked (I have tested the PC version for years) that is cool. I will buy the who kit and kaboodle.
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I'm on Beta blockers so can't help. But I have a Macintosh a day...doesn't work.
LOL
John Conley
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Try a Glenfiddich a day instead, John.
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I went through that phase. Between marriages lived with another guy and we took a bottle most nights.
Now, I favour a good Islay single malt. Won't splurge on the best.
Great Great Great Great Grandfather Spence was the distiller at the closed Lossit Distilary (Ballygrant after he left), married the exice man's daughter a Storrie. That's Mom's side.
The place was owned by a MacNeil, related oddly enough to my current wife of 25 years who's family was also from Islay and Colonsay, only found that out about 8 years ago. Spence is really MacDonald anyways.
Now I like Bruichladdich, but that's pricey. Talisker if yer feeling tough, lots of iodine and peat.
John Conley
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Hi, new here. Signed up. Looking forward to the new version.
PS: Great forum by the way - except for the platform envy/trolling.
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There hasn't been a peep out of anyone about this, which is good because the beta testers are following the rules. I just hope for the Mac community that things are going well. Good luck to all testers.
BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Slate VSX, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
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There hasn't been a peep out of anyone about this, which is good because the beta testers are following the rules. I just hope for the Mac community that things are going well. Good luck to all testers.
Agreed ! I keep checking for any news, but I must say I'm surprised with the limited number of replies in this thread. I only hope they've found enough people to start testing. Then again with almost 1200 views there may be a lot of Mac folks just lurking out there. Frankly, I expected a little more response here from anxious Mac folks.
- Jay
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Not to worry Jay, with the multitude of threads in the last few years asking about a new Mac version I'm sure they have plenty of testers. The announcement is just that, an announcement with instructions to click the link and register to be a tester. There's no reason for a tester to post here unless they just feel like it. There really isn't much to talk about, people who've been waiting for this now know it's close and they're just waiting for the results. Since this is basically a brand new program, it could take a while. Real Band took a lot longer than a basic Biab upgrade beta too.
Bob
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