I have a handful of MIDI tracks in RealBand 2011, rhythm section and 16th note melody. I want to move the melody track just a tiny bit ahead and behind to demonstrate a melody ahead, with and behind the beat for students to hear at a lot of different tempos.
I use to use Cakewalk to do this and it was very easy. I just can't seem to find how to do this in RealBand. Is this possible?
Not sure if you can drag the tracks like solidrock suggested in 2011 version.
Lyn's suggestion allows you to highlight a section of a track(s) and slide them forward or back. Undo and Save As are your friend here (to keep existing work).
I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome Make your sound your own!
Lyn a tick is a small portion of a part per quarter note, often labeled PPQN or PQN. Thus if you have your sequencer set at 960 PPQN and move a note one tick then you have moved it 1/960th of a quarter note.
Back in my day the only time we started panic buying was when the bartender shouted "last call"!
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
It defaults to 120 However you can easily adjust to 3840 with little issue.
FWIW BiaB uses 120 also.
The higher the resolution, the more accurate any edits can be, whether audio or MIDI. Also, recorded tracks don't get 'quantized' as much so are a more accurate reference of the performance. In other words If an event can happen at a finer resolution, and it doesn't get resolved to a larger chunk of time, the recording can sound much more real.
This can be explained further visually if needed.
Unless you find a reason not to, I suggest setting resolution as high as possible. The only complaint I've ever heard is the math is harder (only because the numbers are larger). The effort (thinking) can be well worth it.
Last edited by rharv; 08/21/1404:56 PM.
I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome Make your sound your own!
While you can go to 3840, I generally use 960 ticks, which means an 8th note is 480 ticks, a 16th note is 240 ticks, a 32nd note is 120 ticks, and a 64th note is 60 ticks. That's 60 ticks to move around a 64th note a little off the beat, which seems sufficient for me. (Or carry it further that a 128th note, which is extremely rare has 30 ticks of wiggle room).
John
Laptop-HP Omen I7 Win11Pro 32GB 12TB SSD Desktop-ASUS-I7 Win10Pro 32GB 12TB SATA
J'ai enregistré en midi un morceau a partir de mon clavier, avec accompagnement auto. Je voudrais supprimer les pistes d'accompagnement pour modifier ma mélodie (j'ai joué 2 mesures de trop du milieu de l'une au milieu de l'autre et je desire corriger avec Biab puis imprimer pour rejouer convenablement). Je suppose que Biab doit faire cela en quelques clics, mais je ne trouve pas; Merci de m'aid
I have been doing MIDI recording since 1985 and I have never gone over 960 PPQN and in fact that is my default setting in my DAW. I don't know if you can set RB to default at that but others here can help. The only reason to go over that, AFAIK, is when you are doing a 100 or so tracks of a large orchestra as the data stream gets very busy.
Back in my day the only time we started panic buying was when the bartender shouted "last call"!
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
No there are VERY important reasons to set it much higher.
Just think about it; the higher the resolution, the more exact the recording and any edits can be.
Example: Editing audio and you want to splice two tracks together. Or copy from a zero crossing point to another.
3840 gives you 4X the exactness of grabbing the exact sample that crosses zero as 960.
It's not just a matter of MIDI (which is still important for those who play with 'feel') but critical in audio.
I'll post a couple image examples soon (you can see yourself if you zoom in a ton on the Audio Edit window RB and try to click an exact spot in a wave form. When really zoomed in the actual cursor placement is often beside where you clicked.
It's maths. Like I said I'll post a followup to explain better, but I have to sign off soon.
Picture 1 below shows how exact I can get an edit point at 3840. The next 2 pictures show my options right and left at 120.
Which will make a cleaner edit? 240 lets the cursor get 1/2 way to the desired spot. 480 lets it get another 'half way' closer (half of the half) 960 gets another half 1920 gets you almost there 3840 gets you as close as you can get in RB.
If you have ever played with loops and samples, getting down to as close of an edit point as you can is very important. RB audio editing uses the click (resolution) as the edit/start/stop point. Some others do it in milliseconds, and some others do it in actual samples. Setting RB to as high a resolution as possible harms nothing and does not stress a system. Why not do this?
Understand that if you were recording MIDI and actually hit the note when the cursor was at the position of Picture 1, if you use 120 resolution it will be recorded and played back at the cursor position of Picture 2 or 3 .. which is not as accurate or 'real' of a representation of the performance.
Last edited by rharv; 08/23/1405:42 AM.
I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome Make your sound your own!
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® users: Build 904 now available!
If you're already using Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, make sure to grab the latest update! Build 904 is now available for download and includes the newest additions and enhancements from our team.
PowerTracks 2026 is here—bringing powerful new enhancements designed to make your production workflow faster, smoother, and more intuitive than ever.
The enhanced Mixer now shows Track Type and Instrument icons for instant track recognition, while a new grid option simplifies editing views. Non-floating windows adopt a modern title bar style, replacing the legacy blue bar.
The Master Volume is now applied at the end of the audio chain for consistent levels and full-signal master effects.
Tablature now includes a “Save bends when saving XML” option for improved compatibility with PG Music tools. Plus, you can instantly match all track heights with a simple Ctrl-release after resizing, and Add2 chords from MGU/SGU files are now fully supported... and more!
Get started today—first-time packages start at just $49.
Already using PowerTracks Pro Audio? Upgrade for as little as $29 and enjoy the latest improvements!
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.
One of our representatives will be happy to help you over the phone. Our hours of operation are from
6:00AM to 6:00PM PST (GMT -8) Monday thru Friday, and 8:00AM to 4:00PM PST Saturday. We are closed Sunday. You can also send us your questions via email.
One of our representatives will be happy to help you on our Live Chat or by email. Our hours of operation are from
6:00AM to 6:00PM PST (GMT -8) Monday thru Friday; 8:00AM to 4:00PM PST (GMT -8) Saturday; Closed Sunday.
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean