Originally Posted By: wish
Hi again, after working out all the issues with the ultra paks and pro version, my next query before a purchase may sound simple to some but I have no idea of the answer.
I want to convert (render I think you call it) the BiaB file to an MP3 to use to as a backing track for guitar and vocal using onsong as the player.
Do I....or why do I need a DAW program and what will it do for me.
How do I get the midi sounds to sound real without buying a Merish style midi player??
Think I'm happy to go with the Pro version and spend money on selected real band downloads to suit my music style.
Sorry if this sounds a dumb question but never got into this side of musical production.


First... use WAVES as backing tracks, not mp3 if you can avoid it. You get more data in a wave than you do in the MP3 and on a good speaker system it can be noticeable.

DAW... you need this to do editing and mixing on your backing tracks. Raise/lower volume levels, make edits, add multiple tracks, apply EQ and compression properly, and a number of other housekeeping chores on the tracks.

MIDI... is what it is. It's not going to sound as real as a real player (in most cases) and depending on the quality, a discerning ear can tell. So unless you are working with really high end sample libraries, the midi will not sound real. Certain instruments in midi sound better than others. Drums and piano, and bass tend to sound ok to really good. Horns and reeds, not so much. Real tracks can be a lifesaver in this area. They sound good and they sound like a live player is behind the instrument.

Hope that helps

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