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recording Band in a Box directly? #634654 01/05/21 07:07 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 278 Sydney, Australia berntd OP Apprentice
OP berntd Apprentice Joined: May 2019 Posts: 278 Sydney, Australia	Hello, I am rather new at trying to record anything using a PC so hopefully this is not a real dumb question. I purchased a microphone and have a Focusrite USB interface operational. I have installed Audacity. It can record the microphone nicely. But how do I record Band in a Box at the same time? I was hoping directly, without another microphone. Is this where a DAW comes in or what do I need to do? Band in a Box Latest: ULTRA 2020 (734) on Win 10 And: MEGA 2020 (720) on Windows 7

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? berntd #634656 01/05/21 07:14 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 20,316 Melbourne, Australia	Originally Posted By: berntd Hello, I am rather new at trying to record anything using a PC so hopefully this is not a real dumb question. I purchased a microphone and have a Focusrite USB interface operational. I have installed Audacity. It can record the microphone nicely. But how do I record Band in a Box at the same time? I was hoping directly, without another microphone. Is this where a DAW comes in or what do I need to do? Presumably you want to record into Audacity? You may be able to do this by selecting the computers Speakers as the recording device. Then Audacity will pick up both BiaB and the microphone. There are other ways, but I think this is what you are looking to achieve. Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) 2021-01-06_16-12-10.jpg (66.14 KB, 112 downloads) BIAB & RB2025 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? AudioTrack #634657 01/05/21 07:29 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP berntd Apprentice Joined: May 2019 Posts: 278 Sydney, Australia	No, the speakers are not listed there. Only the Analog input from the USB interface and the built in microphone array. Oh, and a Microsoft sound mapper device which produces nothing as far as I can test so far. Band in a Box Latest: ULTRA 2020 (734) on Win 10 And: MEGA 2020 (720) on Windows 7

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? berntd #634659 01/05/21 07:50 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP berntd Apprentice Joined: May 2019 Posts: 278 Sydney, Australia	Me again... Ok, progress: I found how to do set Audacity to use the Focusrite speaker output loopback as source. It works for BIAB but the sound from the microphone is not there. regards Bernt Band in a Box Latest: ULTRA 2020 (734) on Win 10 And: MEGA 2020 (720) on Windows 7

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? berntd #634661 01/05/21 08:52 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Pipeline Veteran P Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 7,954	Can you just record in Biab then add some fx to your vocal recording then save to wav in Biab. Or if you don't need the chord sheet save the Biab song to wav, drop it into Audacity then set it to record the microphone. Or if you upload your SGU I will convert it to Audacity Labels (chord markers) this will give you the chords in Audacity. https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=632688#Post632688

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? berntd #634667 01/05/21 11:30 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Bob Calver Veteran Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,110 Essex England	why record into audacity? you can record your voice in BIAB or RB.

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? Bob Calver #634670 01/06/21 12:46 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 20,316 Melbourne, Australia	Originally Posted By: Bob Calver why record into audacity? you can record your voice in BIAB or RB. Yes, this is why I mentioned: "There are other ways, but I think this is what you are looking to achieve" when Audacity was introduced into the discussion. BIAB & RB2025 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? berntd #634672 01/06/21 12:57 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP berntd Apprentice Joined: May 2019 Posts: 278 Sydney, Australia	Hmm. where should I look to get more savvy on recording stuff properly and what is required etc? Audacity seemed like a good start but I probably need to test the waters otherwise as well. I do not know what I do not know so can't ask more specific. I am basically still where I was 30 years ago with recording methods. And that was a mixer and tape recorder. Band in a Box Latest: ULTRA 2020 (734) on Win 10 And: MEGA 2020 (720) on Windows 7

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? berntd #634676 01/06/21 01:16 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Pipeline Veteran P Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 7,954	Just try recording in Audacity how I showed you then try recording in Biab, that's the best way to learn

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? berntd #634679 01/06/21 02:09 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 20,316 Melbourne, Australia	This Video may assist (it's made for earlier Windows, but the principles are the same) BIAB & RB2025 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? berntd #634714 01/06/21 07:10 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,832 Australia	berntd, As the others have said, trial and error is the way to learn this stuff. I do all my recording in a DAW such as Audacity. (I use Reaper.) You don't need Audacity to record BIAB. It's possible to export the BIAB backing as an audio file and then import it into Audacity. That file goes on one track. Then the vocals can be recorded on another track. When you get more experienced, it's also possible to export each individual track of BIAB and load them in Audacity. This allows for fine control over mixing. Regards, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2025 audios on Soundcloud

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? berntd #634751 01/06/21 10:34 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP berntd Apprentice Joined: May 2019 Posts: 278 Sydney, Australia	Thank you everyone, I have managed to record audio into Band in Box directly. It has a few issues such as the time from hitting record to actual start is real short. My footpedal does not work to trigger that since it sends re-generate/play (F4?). So I scramble to run, pick up the instrument and start on time. Secondly, there may be a bit of a lag. I am not sure 100% whether we play like that or whether it is the recording. Thirdly, the mic picks up BIAB through the speakers as well. It was just a fun test. Sounds terrible, ha. I will experiment with Audacity tonight. One problem will be starting and stopping everything on a single computer. Last edited by berntd; 01/06/21 10:35 AM. Band in a Box Latest: ULTRA 2020 (734) on Win 10 And: MEGA 2020 (720) on Windows 7

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? berntd #634753 01/06/21 10:57 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Rob Helms Veteran R Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 8,502 Pawling New York	Rather than moving BiaB files to audacity, try save into the BiaB song file and open them directly in Realband and then add vocals. HP Win 11 12 gig ram, Mac mini Sonoma with 16 gig of ram, BiaB 2025, Realband, Reaper 7, Harrison Mixbus 9 32c , Melodyne 5 editor, Presonus Audiobox 1818VSL, Presonus control app.

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? Rob Helms #634755 01/06/21 11:08 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP berntd Apprentice Joined: May 2019 Posts: 278 Sydney, Australia	Originally Posted By: Rob Helms Rather than moving BiaB files to audacity, try save into the BiaB song file and open them directly in Realband and then add vocals. So open song in BIAB and then? Band in a Box Latest: ULTRA 2020 (734) on Win 10 And: MEGA 2020 (720) on Windows 7

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? berntd #634768 01/06/21 12:29 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Bob Calver Veteran Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,110 Essex England	save the song in BIAB, and then close it. the suggestion is to open the BIAB file in RealBand. it opens BIAB files and is - for many of us - more transparent and easier to use than BIAB for recording.

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? berntd #634777 01/06/21 01:22 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 20,316 Melbourne, Australia	Quote: Thirdly, the mic picks up BIAB through the speakers as well. You may be able to connect headphones instead of the speakers? BIAB & RB2025 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? AudioTrack #634802 01/06/21 04:15 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP berntd Apprentice Joined: May 2019 Posts: 278 Sydney, Australia	Originally Posted By: VideoTrack You may be able to connect headphones instead of the speakers? No have. Especially for 2. Band in a Box Latest: ULTRA 2020 (734) on Win 10 And: MEGA 2020 (720) on Windows 7

Re: recording Band in a Box directly? berntd #634812 01/06/21 06:23 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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bloos66 Enthusiast Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 48 Sydney, Australia	hey berntd, sent you a PM, if you live nearby in Sydney (I know, big city), I am happy to assist... cheers, Paul

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