|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4
Newbie
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4 |
I just got BIAB the other day. Maybe there are settings for the soloist that I'm not finding but every solo I've added is way out of time and also off key. Currently its pretty much worthless. Any insights?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,793
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,793 |
Quote:
I just got BIAB the other day. Maybe there are settings for the soloist that I'm not finding but every solo I've added is way out of time and also off key. Currently its pretty much worthless. Any insights?
A soloist out of time and off key. Sounds like a Guitar player I once know.
But to your point you must have some configuration off. Tell us more about your set up specifally hardware. Is it only the soloist channel? what is your sound source? I assume we are talk about midi and not the RT's?
I sure someone will chime in with a fix.
BIAB – 2026, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, Motu Audio Express 6x6 - My SoundCloud.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,722
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,722 |
Ohhh sorry Smoothie . . . I thought you were reviewing one of my musical post, never mind.  Later,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,365
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,365 |
Quote:
I just got BIAB the other day. Maybe there are settings for the soloist that I'm not finding but every solo I've added is way out of time and also off key. Currently its pretty much worthless. Any insights?
Hi smoothie,
Some questions that spring to mind. Have you set the key for you song? Is this a MIDI or Realtrack solo? Is double-time engaged? As jazzmandan has said, it must be some errant setting(s) somewhere. The BIAB Soloist function is exceptionally good. Once I know a little more about your song settings, I might be able to help.
Regards,
Noel
Last edited by Noel96; 04/01/10 12:00 PM.
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4
Newbie
|
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4 |
Hello Noel, Jazzmandan and everyone, My pc is Dell 3 ghz, 2 gig ram, xp sp2. soundcard: Presonus FP10 firewire interface. I'm using BIAB 2010 with real tracks. I've tried midi and real tracks and get the same results. I haven't activated double-time. Any other info is appreciated. Thanks, Paul Ladendorf www.myspace.com/paulladendorfwww.youtube.com/paullie6719
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,365
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,365 |
Hi Paul,
Have you set the key for your song? It's the drop-down box between the tempo and the style window. If you have set the key, could you please post a section of your chord progression and let me know what key you have set.
Regards,
Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 7,697
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 7,697 |
Ok, give us exact details of how you set up your tune. Key sig, tempo, style, how many choruses, 1st/2nd endings, any tag endings etc. If it's a RT soloist explain which one and if it's a midi soloist, detail exactly how you set it up in the midi soloist window.
Off the top of my head I'm thinking you're using a RT soloist outside of it's recommended tempo range but for midi soloists I haven't a clue, those normally work great.
Bob
Biab/RB latest build, Win 11 Pro, Ryzen 5 5600 G, 512 Gig SSD, 16 Gigs Ram, Steinberg UR22 MkII, Roland Sonic Cell, Kurzweil PC3, Hammond SK1, Korg PA3XPro, Garritan JABB, Hypercanvas, Sampletank 3, more.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 196
Apprentice
|
|
Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 196 |
Best way let us hear what you mean by posting a link here to an MP3 file.
C F
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,793
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,793 |
If you started with a MIDI file you may have some key and tempo changes imbedded in the code. Use the Event Editor (?) to check to see if any goofy hidden stuff on the track.
BIAB – 2026, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, Motu Audio Express 6x6 - My SoundCloud.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4
Newbie
|
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4 |
Even the solos on demo songs are out of time and off key. Sounds like a soundcard issue, yes? I'm not sure how to post a file in this forum. If anyone can share how to do that, I will post one. Thanks, Paul Ladendorf www.myspace.com/paulladendorfwww.youtube.com/paullie6719
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,365
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,365 |
It could be that your soundcard is set to 48000 Hz (48 kHz). BIAB needs 44.1 kHz. This is usually solved by selecting an option that says something like "allow applications to take exclusive control of this device". To get to this on my system (Vista 32), I right-click the speaker icon, select "Playback devices, double-click on "Speakers", select the "Advanced" tab, and then put a checkmark against the "exclusive control" option. Here's a note about it in PGMusic's FAQs. http://www.pgmusic.com/techfaq20.htm#13If this doesn't work, please list a couple of the styles that are causing your problems. Also, please try an entirely MIDI style to see if the problem persists with tracks that are exclusively MIDI (e.g. Classy.STY in the "Jazz" section. This style has a solo in its demo song and will thus allow easy assessment of the situation. NOTE: Do not use =Classy.STY for this test as this style has Realtracks in it.) Noel
Last edited by Noel96; 04/02/10 05:36 PM.
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502 |
In both the MIDI and RealTracks examples posted, the sax is in tune with the backing tracks.
Rhythmically, you are trying to invoke a Swing Feel solo over a Straight Feel song. That doesn't usually work out all that well.
Perhaps you are talking note selection and the fact that the sax is playing "outside" in a few instances, rather than the root. That's typical of a jazz player, you may want to pick a different soloist or realtrack to better fit your chords and genre in that case. But they are in. tune.
--Mac
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3
Newbie
|
|
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3 |
Have you set the key for your song? It's the drop-down box between the tempo and the style window. If you have set the key, could you please post a section of your chord progression and let me know what key you have set. Cadillac AC DrierChevrolet AC Drier
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,365
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,365 |
Hi Paul,
I agree with Mac, the songs are in-tune to my ears. What I hear is a very typical jazz arrangement. Like Mac, I also hear even some 8th notes played against a swing backing. This can make it feel like it's out of time. If you want, you can you send me a copy of the SGU/MGU files and I can load them into BIAB and have a look. (it's nadams96 @ gmail . com) - just remove the spaces in the email address.
Regards,
Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,793
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,793 |
Mac is righton here, as usual. The problem is Mixing the straight feel with the swing and its is going to sound strange. Think, John Denver singing Fly me to the Moon.  It may work for Country and Rock and Roll ( think Donny and Marie... I'm a little bit country, she's a little bit rock and roll). But here those outside Jazz notes, just sound, well, out of key! Like inviting Miles Davis to a hootanany (OK enough of the examples....)  I did listen to some of the other stuff on smoothie's site. Very nice vocalist with guitar backing. Perhaps Paul, you just need to be more careful in your selection of accompainment tracks. Remember the RT's which are labelled Solo, versus Rhythm, are going to improvise over the chords, which means they will indeed step in and out of the pocket rhymically and strech the harmony with leading tones which add tension (...its a Jazz thang). Do I also hear you singing with the Solo Horn (somewhere why low on the left channel)?? This won't work (IMO) since you are following one melody line and the horn player is following another. .
BIAB – 2026, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, Motu Audio Express 6x6 - My SoundCloud.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows Special Offers End Tomorrow (January 15th, 2026) at 11:59 PM PST!
Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, January 15, 2026!
We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
Version 2026 introduces a modernized GUI redesign across the program, with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, and a new Dark Mode option. There’s also a new side toolbar for quicker access to commonly used windows, and the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, making it easier to customize your workspace.
Another exciting new addition is the new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. You can view the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to process an entire track or focus on specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Windows to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!
Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade during our special, you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK of exciting new add-ons.
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® Special Offers Extended Until January 15, 2026!
Good news! You still have time to upgrade to the latest version of Band-in-a-Box® for Windows® and save. Our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® special now runs through January 15, 2025!
We've packed Band-in-a-Box® 2026 with major new features, enhancements, and an incredible lineup of new content! The program now sports a sleek, modern GUI redesign across the entire interface, including updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, a new dark mode option, and more. The brand-new side toolbar provides quicker access to key windows, while the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, creating a flexible, clutter-free workspace. We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio into MIDI so you can view it in notation or play it back as MIDI. You can process an entire track (all pitched instruments and drums) or focus on individual parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PST on January 15th, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® today! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
Happy New Year!
Thank you for being part of the Band-in-a-Box® community.
Wishing you and yours a very happy 2026—Happy New Year from all of us at PG Music!
Season's Greetings!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy holiday season—thanks for being part of our community!
The office will be closed for Christmas Day, but we will be back on Boxing Day (Dec 26th) at 6:00am PST.
Team PG
Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: The Newly Designed Piano Roll Window
In this video, we explore the updated Piano Roll, complete with a modernized look and exciting new features. You’ll see new filtering options that make it easy to focus on specific note groups, smoother and more intuitive note entry and editing, and enhanced options for zooming, looping, and more.
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: AI Stems & Notes - split polyphonic audio into instruments and transcribe
This video demonstrates how to use the new AI-Notes feature together with the AI-Stems splitter, allowing you to select an audio file and have it separated into individual stems while transcribing each one to its own MIDI track. AI-Notes converts polyphonic audio—either full mixes or individual instruments—into MIDI that you can view in notation or play back instantly.
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Bonus PAK and 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®
With your version 2026 for Windows Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons for FREE! Or upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for only $49 to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks!
These PAKs are loaded with additional add-ons to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box®!
This Free Bonus PAK includes:
- The 2026 RealCombos Booster PAK:
-For Pro customers, this includes 27 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For MegaPAK customers, this includes 25 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For UltraPAK customers, this includes 12 new RealStyles.
- MIDI Styles Set 92: Look Ma! More MIDI 15: Latin Jazz
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 46: Piano & Organ
- Instrumental Studies Set 24: Groovin' Blues Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 19: Songs with Vocals 9
- Playable RealTracks Set 5
- RealDrums Stems Set 9: Cool Brushes
- SynthMaster Sounds Set 1 (with audio demos)
- Android Band-in-a-Box® App (included)
Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:
- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyle.
- FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
- MIDI Styles Set 93: Look Ma! More MIDI 16: SynthMaster
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 47: More SynthMaster
- Instrumental Studies 25 - Soul Jazz Guitar Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 20: Songs with Vocals 10
- RealDrums Stems Set 10: Groovin' Sticks
- SynthMaster Sounds & Styles Set 2 (sounds & styles with audio demos)
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics85,751
Posts795,786
Members39,950
| |
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean