I have been using BIAB for many years, and have yet to venture into Real Band. I have no other DAW, as perhaps I am still using the product as my musical accompaniment.

I regenerate every time I play, and if the notes are off a little, I don't really care. It would happen in any group from time to time.

I have never tried to tweak tracks, freeze them, or otherwise make for a better sound. I don't use DXI or DVI or any sound other than the basic wave tables supplied. I did try Coyote once but didn't notice any difference.

My process is to copy chords from the sheet music / fake book, find an appropriate style (swing or even) and add the melody. That's it. I don't record, or create recordings. It's not why I bought BIAB.

I do print off the fake sheet so that I can play along, but I let BIAB do the rest. Other than Real Drums, I rarely have any other real tracks, and have only recently started to use instruments other than bass and drums.

There is so much in BIAB that I don't use, but good luck to any who want to travel that route. But for me BIAB will always be a simple way to have a band available to play with whenever I want. Please don't make BIAB more complicated than it already is. If there is a need to keep it relevant in today's music world the please do it in Real Band or something new, and leave BIAB as a perfect accompaniment tool.

BIAB for Windows Version 2019 (643)
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