|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,369
Veteran
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,369 |
I need to send a version of my RealBand project to a collaborator who uses Cubase. What's the best way to save and send my project so that they get all the relevant info, incl chords, tempo, etc.? My project has both audio and MIDI. Thx.
Windows 11, Intel Core i5-8600T 2.3Ghz, 16 gig ram, BIAB 2025 MegaPak, SampleTank 4, Keystation49 Kybd, Neewer NW-800 mic
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 22,609
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 22,609 |
First question is do you have Cubase?
Drag/drop to there, or export each track to its own file and you or he can import to Cubase.
There may be an easy way to get the chords over, but I don't know about it.
Last edited by rharv; 06/16/16 01:36 PM.
I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,587
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,587 |
Tano,
I'm not sure if the below thoughts will be useful because I suspect that I'm not properly understanding your situation. I'm posting them, though, on the off chance that they might be.
I notice you added "not mixing" to your Shout Box comment. If this means that your friend is only using the tracks so that s/he can perform a vocal track for you to mix, then you'd only need to send over a single track that's a compiled backing.
With electronics, tempos should match. That is, if you have it set at 120 bpm in Realband, that should exactly match 120 in Cubase. Again, though, if your friend is simply recording vocals against a backing and you've provided the backing, tempo settings shouldn't matter.
I don't know Cubase at all. If it reads XML, though, that might be a way to get the chord information to your friend. Alternatively, teh chords could be printed as a Leadsheet (pdf) and emailed.
Regards,
Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 7,954
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 7,954 |
To get the chords into Cubase:
Save a copy of your real band SEQ song as SGU
Open SGU with band in a box
Open Preferences - Output Chords
Check Output chords
Chord Types - Complex
Ticks before chord change 0
Check Write track to midi file
Save Song As midi
Open midi in real band
Drag export BB Chord Output track
Set tempo in Cubase
Set 2 bar offset in project settings
Drag in BB Chord Output.mid
Insert Chord Track
Select midi track - Project - Chord Track - Make chords
Then just drag all the other midi/wav/wma tracks into Cubase
There in a PNOSIMP style to give held midi chords but they are weird chords Cubase don't recognize.
You can also while you are in real band or band and a box save chord sheet as video that you can open in Cubase.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 60
Enthusiast
|
|
Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 60 |
I have used RB to collaborate with other musicians who don't use it. All I did was save each track that I used as a wav file and sent those. For the chords, I just created a video for them. (as pipeline noted).
The only thing you have to worry about is getting the tracks to line up. If you have a track that wasn't recorded from the beginning of the song, use the "consolidate audio region" from the tracks menu. This will add "silence" to fill out the track.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 10,869
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 10,869 |
If you both have BB/RB, simply save the MGU or the SEQ file from either and send it.
MGU is small and can attach to an email. SEQ files have audio so they will be much larger. Use a free large file transfer server such as DropBox and share a folder.
If you are working with folks who do not use PG products, simply go into BB or RB and export the individual tracks as waves and use Dropbox.
You can print and scan the chord chart or attach the file as an email attachment. Both work IIRC.
HOWEVER..... when I'm working on a song collab, one person in the project gets designated as the mixing engineer. That person gets the wave tracks. When I'm asking someone to play or sing a part, I send them an MP3 of the basic tracks so they can record their part. Using MP3 where possible saves time.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,369
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,369 |
Windows 11, Intel Core i5-8600T 2.3Ghz, 16 gig ram, BIAB 2025 MegaPak, SampleTank 4, Keystation49 Kybd, Neewer NW-800 mic
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
XPro & Xtra Styles PAK Sets On Sale Now - Until May 15, 2026!
All of our XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAKs are on sale until May 15th, 2026!
It's the perfect time to expand your Band-in-a-Box® style library with XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs. These additional styles for Band-in-a-Box® offer a wide range of genres designed to fit seamlessly into your projects. Each style is professionally arranged and mixed, helping enhance your songs while saving you time.
What are XPro Styles and Xtra Styles PAKs?
XPro Styles PAKs are styles that work with any version (Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition) of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). XPro Styles PAKS 1-10 includes 1,000 styles!
Xtra Styles PAKs are styles that work with the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). Xtra Styles PAKs 1-21 includes 3,700 styles (and 35 MIDI styles)!
The XPro & Xtra Styles PAKs are not included in any Band-in-a-Box® package.
The XPro Styles PAKs 1-10 are available for only $29 ea (reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Listen to demos and order now! For Mac or for Windows.
The Xtra Styles PAKs 1-21 are available for only $29 ea (reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the Xtra Styles PAK Bundle for only $199 (reg. $349)! Listen to demos and order now! For Mac or for Windows.
Note: XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 19 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version as they require the RealTracks included in the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
Supercharge your Band-in-a-Box today with XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAK Sets!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Mac Videos
With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac, we’re rolling out a collection of brand-new videos on our YouTube channel. We’ll keep this forum post updated so you can easily find all the latest videos in one convenient spot.
Whether you're exploring new features, checking out the latest RealTracks or Style PAKs, this is your go-to guide for Band-in-a-Box® 2026.
Check out this forum post for "One Stop Shopping" of our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac Videos!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Mac is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac is here and it is packed with major new features! There’s a new modern look, a GUI redesign to all areas of the program including toolbars, windows, workflow and more. There’s a Multi-view layout for organizing multiple windows. A standout addition is the powerful AI-Notes feature, which uses AI neural-net technology to transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI—entire mixes or individual instruments—making it easy to study, view, and play parts from any song. And that’s just the beginning—there are over 100 new features in this exciting release.
Along with version 2026, we've released an incredible lineup of new content! There's 202 new RealTracks, brand-new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two new RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac and save up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special offer—available until May 15, 2026. Visit our Band-in-a-Box® packages page to explore all available upgrade options.
2026 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
Our Free Bonus PAK and 49-PAK are loaded with amazing add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is included with most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac packages, but you can unlock even more—including 20 unreleased RealTracks—by upgrading to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49.
Holiday Weekend Hours
As we hop into the Easter weekend, here are our holiday hours:
April 3 (Good Friday): 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
April 4 (Saturday): Closed
April 5 (Easter Sunday): Closed
April 6 (Easter Monday): Open regular hours
Wishing you an egg-cellent weekend!
— Team PG
Update to Build 10 of RealBand® 2026 for Windows®!
If you're already using RealBand 2026 for Windows, download build 10 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.
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.
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® users: Build 1237 is now available!
Already a Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows user? Stay up to date and download the build 1237 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,219
Posts802,025
Members40,070
| |
Most Online64,515
Apr 8th, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean