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Is anyone able to use Big Piano or Shift/Enter - BIAB 2022 Build 908? #690088 12/11/21 05:20 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 310 T Thunderthud OP Journeyman
OP Thunderthud Journeyman T Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 310	I am not getting any sounds when trying to use either Big Piano with a RealTrack, or when pressing Shift/Enter on a bar. Anybody else experiencing this, or am I doing something wrong? Thanks!

Re: Is anyone able to use Big Piano or Shift/Enter - BIAB 2022 Build 908? Thunderthud #690100 12/11/21 05:41 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,579 Australia	Hi Thunderthud, Are you getting any sound from Big Piano and Shift+Enter? You should be. It won't be a Realtracks sound, though. If you aren't getting any sound at all, I suggest using "Return to MOST factory settings" that's found under "Options". The reason you won't hear Realtracks with Big Piano or Shift+Enter is because Realtracks are phrases of audio recordings and not individual notes. When you use Big Piano or Shift+Enter, what you hear are MIDI sounds. Realtracks cannot be used to create MIDI events. I hope this helps. Regards, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2026 audios on Soundcloud

Re: Is anyone able to use Big Piano or Shift/Enter - BIAB 2022 Build 908? Thunderthud #690103 12/11/21 05:45 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP Thunderthud Journeyman T Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 310	Even when using an all MIDI style, Shift/Enter isn't working for me.

Re: Is anyone able to use Big Piano or Shift/Enter - BIAB 2022 Build 908? Thunderthud #690136 12/11/21 07:26 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,579 Australia	Firstly, check the Thru track. If this is muted or the volume is turned down, there will be no sound with Shift+Enter. Secondly, did you try the "Return to MOST factory settings" that I mentioned above? If not, do this before doing the below. Thirdly, try this as a test and let me know the results. 1. Click on "File \| New" to create a brand new chordsheet. 2. Enter a few simple chords in in the first couple of bars (e.g. C F G C) 3. Place the cursor on one of the bars with a chord in it and hold down shift. Now while holding down shift, press Enter. Regards, Noel Do you hear any sound? MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2026 audios on Soundcloud

Re: Is anyone able to use Big Piano or Shift/Enter - BIAB 2022 Build 908? Thunderthud #690165 12/11/21 08:00 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Jim Fogle Veteran Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 11,035 Winston Salem, NC USA	The big piano and Shift+Enter use the Windows Media Player, or WMP for short, to playback the generated audio. Chances are WMP is not installed on your computer. WMP use to be part of the Windows operating system but Microsoft made it an optional component. +++ HERE +++ is a Windows Support article about installing WMP. Jim Fogle - 2026 BiaB (Build 1224) RB (Build 8) - Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk Sonar - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home

Re: Is anyone able to use Big Piano or Shift/Enter - BIAB 2022 Build 908? Jim Fogle #690172 12/11/21 08:15 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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babymusic Veteran B Joined: Sep 2021 Posts: 2,333	Originally Posted By: Jim Fogle The big piano and Shift+Enter use the Windows Media Player, or WMP for short, to playback the generated audio. Chances are WMP is not installed on your computer. WMP use to be part of the Windows operating system but Microsoft made it an optional component. +++ HERE +++ is a Windows Support article about installing WMP. This error occurs when I click here. This error will pop up when I close BIAB Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) 2021-12-12_020046.jpg (270.54 KB, 66 downloads) 2021-12-12_003744.jpg (55.13 KB, 65 downloads) WIN10 20H2, AMD R4800H ,16G , 2T ,FOCUSRITE 2i4 MKII，Studio One,FL STUDIO

Re: Is anyone able to use Big Piano or Shift/Enter - BIAB 2022 Build 908? Noel96 #690178 12/11/21 08:46 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP Thunderthud Journeyman T Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 310	Originally Posted By: Noel96 Firstly, check the Thru track. If this is muted or the volume is turned down, there will be no sound with Shift+Enter. Thru tack is NOT muted Secondly, did you try the "Return to MOST factory settings" that I mentioned above? If not, do this before doing the below. Yes I had done this Thirdly, try this as a test and let me know the results. 1. Click on "File \| New" to create a brand new chordsheet. 2. Enter a few simple chords in in the first couple of bars (e.g. C F G C) 3. Place the cursor on one of the bars with a chord in it and hold down shift. Now while holding down shift, press Enter. Yes, I did this, and no sound Regards, Noel Do you hear any sound? Thank you for trying to help...

Re: Is anyone able to use Big Piano or Shift/Enter - BIAB 2022 Build 908? Jim Fogle #690180 12/11/21 08:49 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP Thunderthud Journeyman T Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 310	Originally Posted By: Jim Fogle The big piano and Shift+Enter use the Windows Media Player, or WMP for short, to playback the generated audio. Chances are WMP is not installed on your computer. WMP use to be part of the Windows operating system but Microsoft made it an optional component. +++ HERE +++ is a Windows Support article about installing WMP. Windows Media is and was installed and working. I do use it for other functions. Thanks

Re: Is anyone able to use Big Piano or Shift/Enter - BIAB 2022 Build 908? Thunderthud #690185 12/11/21 09:23 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP Thunderthud Journeyman T Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 310	SOLVED... I'm not totally sure why, but I went into the MIDI Driver settings (which I had not changed, and had been the same for years), and unchecked everything, and re-set it up, the same way, and it started working! Thanks to everyone that tried to help out. I appreciate it!

Re: Is anyone able to use Big Piano or Shift/Enter - BIAB 2022 Build 908? babymusic #690191 12/11/21 09:35 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Jim Fogle Veteran Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 11,035 Winston Salem, NC USA	SwingBabyMix, You have a different issue than what is being discussed in this thread. Jim Fogle - 2026 BiaB (Build 1224) RB (Build 8) - Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk Sonar - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home

Re: Is anyone able to use Big Piano or Shift/Enter - BIAB 2022 Build 908? Thunderthud #690203 12/11/21 10:16 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 12,950 Wauconda	Originally Posted By: Thunderthud SOLVED... I went into the MIDI Driver settings (which I had not changed, and had been the same for years), and unchecked everything, and re-set it up, the same way, and it started working! Oh Good God, now we have to add that to our list of troubleshooting. Retired to Make Music - No Plan B My SoundCloud Preview My Current Project .

Re: Is anyone able to use Big Piano or Shift/Enter - BIAB 2022 Build 908? DrDan #690208 12/11/21 10:39 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP Thunderthud Journeyman T Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 310	Originally Posted By: MusicStudent Originally Posted By: Thunderthud SOLVED... I went into the MIDI Driver settings (which I had not changed, and had been the same for years), and unchecked everything, and re-set it up, the same way, and it started working! Oh Good God, now we have to add that to our list of troubleshooting. So sorry that I've added to your grief!

Re: Is anyone able to use Big Piano or Shift/Enter - BIAB 2022 Build 908? Thunderthud #690303 12/11/21 04:33 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,579 Australia	Thunderthud, I'm glad you got it working! My next suggestion would have been to "Return ALL to factory settings". This is the lower option in "Factory settings". That would have forced you to reset your driver setup for MIDI and Audio and sounds like it would have worked. All the best now that you are up and running, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2026 audios on Soundcloud

Re: Is anyone able to use Big Piano or Shift/Enter - BIAB 2022 Build 908? Thunderthud #690308 12/11/21 04:51 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Jim Fogle Veteran Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 11,035 Winston Salem, NC USA	Originally Posted By: Thunderthud SOLVED... I'm not totally sure why, but I went into the MIDI Driver settings (which I had not changed, and had been the same for years), and unchecked everything, and re-set it up, the same way, and it started working! Thanks to everyone that tried to help out. I appreciate it! Thanks for updating the thread and letting everyone know what worked. Like the others I don't remember another case where resetting the MIDI Driver Settings made a difference. Jim Fogle - 2026 BiaB (Build 1224) RB (Build 8) - Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk Sonar - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home

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