Originally Posted By: Dave
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.

Dave,

You make excellent points, however, I don't think the suggested improvements to RB would necessitate changes to your current workflow. BIAB is filling your needs perfectly.

We often go a little beyond your requirements and finalize in various DAWs such as in creating albums for iTunes etc. where some tweaking may be required. RB is sufficiently robust to fill the bill but discouraging with it's "brick wall" learning curve.

Don

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