Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
#392941 01/28/17 07:36 PM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 20
G
Gravel Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
G
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 20
I am not sure how to ask this question or if this is the right forum, but here goes:

I want to use BIAB as backing tracks while I play guitar and sing. On most of the songs, I want to start playing with BIAB at the same time. On some songs I would like to start playing my guitar first and then have the track come in later.

During practice at home, I just use the lead in feature of BIAB. But when playing live, I don't want the audience to hear the lead in.


Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Gravel #392956 01/28/17 08:47 PM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,954
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,954
Gravel,

There's a visual count-in that might be useful for what you want to do.

Under "Preferences | Count-in/Met".... see the image below.

Regards,
Noel

Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in)
metronome.JPG (58.23 KB, 88 downloads)

MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2024
Noel96 #393112 01/29/17 02:37 PM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 20
G
Gravel Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
G
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 20
Noel,

Thanks for the information! I have used the visible metronome in the past and it worked well. But, I want to get away from having the computer next to me. The computer will be operated by a friend, and I will not be able to see the screen.

Can you think of a way to do this? I am a complete novice at using sound equipment, but I know that it can be done because I have been to several concerts where the band uses backing tracks and the audience never hears the cue in.

Thanks in advance for any ideas!

Gravel

Gravel #393155 01/29/17 06:39 PM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,116
C
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
C
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,116
Originally Posted By: Gravel
Noel,

Thanks for the information! I have used the visible metronome in the past and it worked well. But, I want to get away from having the computer next to me. The computer will be operated by a friend, and I will not be able to see the screen.

Can you think of a way to do this? I am a complete novice at using sound equipment, but I know that it can be done because I have been to several concerts where the band uses backing tracks and the audience never hears the cue in.

Thanks in advance for any ideas!

Gravel


In ear monitors with a click track will do the trick.

This -video- is a great tutorial.

Charlie

Last edited by Charlie Fogle; 01/29/17 06:43 PM.

BIAB Ultra Pak+ 2024:RB 2024, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.
Beginners Forum
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 20
G
Gravel Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
G
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 20
Thanks charlie!

This is more line with what I am looking for. I have listened to part of the video and so far it is telling me what I want, but it will take me a little while to process the information! My brain doesn't seem to learn as fast as it use to. Everyone says it is because I am getting old, but I refuse to accept that! wink

Gravel

Gravel #393396 01/30/17 06:05 PM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,116
C
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
C
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,116
Gravel. Working with a click track will not necessarily be as complicated as displayed in that video.

Their setup is fairly advanced. In your situation, preparing the tracks will likely be the most difficult part of the process.

However, learning to work with a click track can provide many advanced procedures to make your show much more professional and sharp.

Glad you found some value in the video.

Charlie


BIAB Ultra Pak+ 2024:RB 2024, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.
Gravel #393684 02/01/17 05:24 AM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 708
T
Journeyman
Offline
Journeyman
T
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 708
There is a perfect way to do what you want, especially since you don't want the computer next to you however it does involve getting another piece of equipment - a foot switch which send "space bar" to the computer. You also need to set up BIAB to start with one of the spacebar options shown on the first preferences page and select "pause until midi or key received"

This gives you complete flexibility to play whatever length of intro you want, at any tempo you want then bring in BIAB in strict tempo at just the right time. I do it this way for almost every song although I am using a keyboard. I love this method because it allows me to "throw away" the tempo for the intro, this can be very effective.

Foot switches are not expensive and can be easily programmed to sent "spacebar"

Tony

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

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.

PG Music News
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Italian for Windows is Here!

Ci siamo dati da fare e abbiamo aggiunto oltre 50 nuove funzionalità e una straordinaria raccolta di nuovi contenuti, tra cui 222 RealTracks, nuovi RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, due nuovi set di "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 e altro ancora!

Tutti Pacchetti | Nuove Caratteristiche

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 French for Windows is Here!


Band-in-a-Box® 2024 apporte plus de 50 fonctions nouvelles ainsi qu'une importante de contenus nouveaux à savoir : 222 RealTracks, des RealStyles nouveaux, des SuperTracks MIDI, des Etudes d'Instruments, des Prestations d'Artistes, des "Morceaux avec Choeurs", un Set 3 de Tracks Jouables, un Set 2 de RealDrums Jouables, deux nouveaux Sets de "RealDrums Stems", des Styles XPro PAK 6, des Xtra Styles PAK 17 et bien plus encore!

Tous Packages | Nouvelles Fonctionnalités

Video: Making a Song with Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V

Take your Band-in-a-Box® project to a whole new level when you incorporate ChatGPT and Synth V to add lyrics and vocals to your song!

We wanted to demonstrate how this is done with our video, where we show you how to go from nothing to a finished "radio ready" modern pop song by combining the features of Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V!

Listen to the finished song, so you get a listen to the finished product: https://demos.pgmusic.com/misc/behindthefame.m4a

If you like it, watch the video. Either way, let's hear your comments!

Henry Clarke: Revolutionize Your Band-in-Box® Tracks with Regenerating Function

One of the new features added with Band-in-Box® 2024 is the Tracks Window, which will look familiar if you've worked with other DAWs.

Henry Clarke explains why he loves the Re-generation function within the Tracks Window in their video Revolutionize Your Band-in-Box® Tracks with Regenerating Function.

Watch video.

Learn even more about what the Tracks Window can do with our video Band-in-a-Box® 2024: The Tracks Window.

User Video: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box®

The Bob Doyle Media YouTube channel is known for demonstrating how you can creatively incorporate AI into your projects - from your song projects to avatar building to face swapping, and more!

His latest video, Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box, he explains in detail how you can use the Melodist feature in Band-in-a-Box with ACE Studio. Follow along as he goes from "nothing" to "something" with his Band-in-a-Box MIDI Melodist track, using ACE Studio to turn it into a vocal track (or tracks, you'll see) by adding lyrics for those notes that will trigger some amazing AI vocals!

Watch: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box


Band-in-a-Box® 2024 German for Windows is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Wir waren fleißig und haben über 50 neue Funktionen und eine erstaunliche Sammlung neuer Inhalte hinzugefügt, darunter 222 RealTracks, neue RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, abspielbare RealTracks Set 3, abspielbare RealDrums Set 2, zwei neue Sets von "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 und mehr!

Paket | Was ist Neu

Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!

Add updated printing options, enhanced tracks settings, smoother use of MGU and SGU (BB files) within PowerTracks, and more with the latest PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 update!

Learn more about this free update for PowerTracks Pro Audio & download it at www.pgmusic.com/support_windows_pt.htm#2024_5

Forum Statistics
Forums66
Topics81,905
Posts738,685
Members38,612
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
Newest Members
TwoHandsDown, reidmakesmusic, smokeybirdsept2679, Barry Thibault, jodanko
38,612 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 153
musocity 118
rsdean 108
DC Ron 97
dcuny 88
Today's Birthdays
annick.vanlooy, Ray George, Timber
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5