I don't write songs with BIAB. I produce songs with BIAB by using RT's to create an arrangement. There are instances where the availability of a RT (a studio musician as it were) gives me options in the arrangement I otherwise wouldn't have, such as inserting an instrumental break or solo part.

Originally Posted By: MarioD
One of the reasons that I use mostly MIDI is that I can move BiaB generated chord voicings to chord voicings of my choosing. You might want to consider investing in a good MIDI sound source, either hard or software, and looking at the MIDI side of BiaB.

Hey, Mario. I wish I knew more about MIDI. I've tried a few times, unsuccessfully, to get into it and so I stick with RT's.

Originally Posted By: Noel96
As I see it, at the end of the day, BIAB is a tool and how any of us use it depends on how we see it as being useful for our needs.

All the best,
Noel

Exactly.

Originally Posted By: Charlie Fogle
<<< When do you feel it's ok to not use Band in a Box to create a song and when do you think it's ok? >>

I think the correct answer to both the instances is always. It's always ok to not use BIAB and it's always ok to use BIAB to create a song. Maybe you're asking how to best choose when to use BIAB or not on a project. I thought of three circumstances to influence one's decision of the necessity of using BIAB or not.

1. You can't play the part.

2. You can play the part but a BIAB track played by a BIAB artist plays it better.

3. You can play the part expertly but it's inconvenient or you just don't want to play the part.

Bingo!

My songs are here:
https://soundcloud.com/scott-h-olson