Hi, I want to take BIAB wav files and put them into Reaper. I've done this before. Normally, I copy the files from the DragDrop folder and paste them into Reaper. But I can't FIND the DragDrop folder.
Where the heck is it and how do I get there?
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It's good to check this folder periodically, as some DAWs store files there and it can get quite filled up, size-wise.
Some DAWs require files to stay there if you will use them in a project later. Others do not, such as Cakewalk by Bandlab, that stores any needed audio in its own project folders. So, you should check whether your DAW requires files to remain in the Drag 'n Drop folder.
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How I do this: Save BiaB file with the tracks frozen (so they don't regenerate again; use a Save As a different name if worried about it) Open the new BiaB file in Realband, let it do it's thing for a minute or so. Then simply drag each track to Reaper. If it's an audio track it drags over as an audio track. If it is MIDI it drags over as MIDI.
Open RB, once it is set, hold Windows key on your keyboard and tap the right arrow key. RB now takes up the right side of your screen. Now open Reaper, select New Project if needed. Use Windows key + left arrow to position Reaper on the other half of the screen.
With a blank slate in Reaper, simply 'grab/drag' the track number in RB over to the first track in Reaper. Important to grab the RB track number when using this method. Rinse/repeat for the rest of the tracks. To me it is faster (and with more visual reassurance) this way.
Pro Tip before dragging, make sure the Reaper tempo and time signature matches RB, that way the bars line up throughout the song.
Once you Save the project in Reaper using this method, it saves the tracks to its own location. No need to worry about where drag/drop folder is as you've now avoided using it altogether, far as I can tell. Just a thought
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As has been previously mentioned here, if you are are Windows user you will find this folder typically in C:\bb\DragDrop. However, if you are running from an external HD you will want to check that specific drive under the bb folder for the DragDrop folder. If you're on Mac, it should be under Applications\Band-in-a-Box\DragDrop. If for some reason your DragDrop folder is missing, you can easily create one by right clicking on an empty space either in the File Explorer within the BB folder and right click and go to New | Folder, or in the Finder within the Band-in-a-Box folder and then right click and select "new folder". Name the folder DragDrop exactly, and the next time you render using the Drop section at the top left hand corner the files should go there! I've seen this folder get deleted or moved accidentally a few times and recreating this folder should fix it if yours has disappeared.
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