Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Somebody said once, it went something like:
A good piece of technology does not require a manual to operate.
Lol. Somewhat true. However, some of the greatest yet simplest technology known to the world is packaged with instructions. Look at a box of matches to learn how to light one and make it burn... wink

Which is true in a sense with BIAB. Even if you are brand new to program within few hours you can make a "listenable" backing track. However, having only 7 true mixer tracks was limiting experience significantly.
In Forum posts we've all read the remark over and over by even the most seasoned users that they likely don't use but 10% of BIAB capabilities in the software. BIAB then dutifully gives users only what users ask from it and the users never explore beyond what they take from their BIAB knowledge base. It's clear that unfamiliarity was the significant limiter and not the track count. Each of the seven Legacy Tracks have had an additional 10 channel sub mixer available for use for years... 77 tracks.

Charlie, now that we have UTs, perhaps it is a good idea to see what will NOT be achievable with Utility Tracks from items you listed, bearing in mind that at some point, likely they will behave same way as RTs... and to think how these "other" functions that are already in place can be "unhidden" and get appreciated by many users? Perhaps if presented properly and supported by many, it might come to life?
I completely agree with you. I'm 100% on board. It's my belief that 2021 BIAB has the most significant new features, enhancements and upgrades since the introduction of RealTracks. A concerted team effort from the forum helping novice and experienced users unlock BIAB will benefit everyone. So, Forum members, ask questions. Inquire about "hidden" or unadvertised uses for tools and features you don't currently use. Explore the BIAB we have before thinking it needs to be rebuilt. If something is clunky, awkward, not streamlined and in need of updating - discussing it freely in the forum will expose the deficiencies to everyone and if re-coding in called for, it will be obvious.

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