Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
I agree with Deacon if you're attempting to create as close to original cover of the song, you will find more suitable RealTracks by instrument rather than Style. Rather than completely depend on a Style to get you there, select any Style, be it MIDI or RealTrack Style that is a fairly close genre style and not worry about the specific RealTracks or MIDI at first.


Hey Charlie

Thanks for the sage advice!

I have tried to stick to using RealStyles as a starting point as there are just so many of them, and to be honest, the descriptions and names are bit unhelpful to say the least So I generally have no idea how to find what I am looking for without auditioning every one that comes close, very time consuming....

Also, I have tried to find individual tracks that may fit better, in particular with bass lines, but the Real Track picker dialog doesnt have the improved filtering/searching that the Real Style picker has, so its a real chore finding anything. Sure hope PG will add the improved searching in the Tracks dialog in the next release.

Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
My guess is you will find a more suitable genre style Searching MIDI Styles. In fact, I suggest you do an internet search and download a free MIDI file of that particular song and use at least the Piano track from the song. You likely will also quickly find a suitable MIDI Bass even using GM MIDI sounds. I have no doubt you have suitable MIDI piano and bass sounds to suit your needs as a practice backing track. I think You will create a backing track you can perform live with in minutes using the MIDI file technique.


I havent done too much with MIDI yet. I am looking to get the Native Sample Tank thing to get some decent instrument sounds as I do want to get more aware of the MIDI side.
Is it possible to mix MIDI and Real tracks in the same song. For example, in the excellent MIDI demo you linked in below, the Piano & Bass sound great. Would it be possible to then add a Real Track drum track to the song? Some of the drum tracks in BISB are pretty good generally, if sometimes a bit too busy.

Are you aware of any docs or posts detailing someones workflow to create a song from external midi files in BIAB? Be a really useful insight into how they do it.

Thanks again for the help, I have learnt so much today just from the points in this thread from all concerned! Not least what a helpful and knowledgeable bunch the people are on this forum...

Cheers
Mark

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