Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
#70716 04/22/10 11:22 PM
Off-Topic
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
PeteG Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
Hello Guys and Gals,

Thought I'd better get over here and get the new BIAB for MAC before the sale is over and thought I'd post up a freshly recorded tune. This one's a Charlie Jordon tune from around 1930 and I hope you like it. I hope everyone is doing well as I have been away from recording for a while. Still working on the picking and hope to maybe do some more recording. Had to move and change things in my little set up and had to have my interface repaired. MOTU did it at no charge which I really appreciated. Maybe the Mac 2010 will get me inspired to do some multitracks, who knows. But this one is a guitar and vocal, I hope you like it and I hope to hear from you all. Just Keep it clean.

Song page: http://soundclick.com/share?songid=9052978

PeteG #70717 04/23/10 02:46 AM
Off-Topic
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 996
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 996
Awesome!!! Front row!!

sorry that was an in-joke for fellow users of SingSnap, which will be totally meaningless to the rest of you.

Impressive guitar playing here, Pete. Particularly I don't know how you manage to get the 4/4 time pattern back after that little guitar phrase at the end of each chorus. Loses me every time.

In the vox, not sure about the exaggerated accent on some of the phrases.

PeteG #70718 04/23/10 05:59 AM
Off-Topic
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,251
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,251
Good job Pete. Very authentic sounding.

Bob

PeteG #70719 04/23/10 06:10 AM
Off-Topic
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
M
Mac Offline
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
M
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
The very first song of this genre I learned to play and sing long ago, still one of my favorites.

The history of this one is good to know also.

It may lay claim to being the first ever Public Service Announcement, in a way.

Pete, keep that backbeat happening to the fore, it should snap a wee bit more on this 'un.

This one is a scream with Sebastopol tuning.

Keep on Bloozin' it up, Pete!


--Mac

Mac #70720 04/23/10 07:13 AM
Off-Topic
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,722
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,722
Pete,

That may be my favorite of yours to date. The guitar was top shelf and the vocal equally as good, a fine production and performance all around.

Later,

mglinert #70721 04/23/10 09:13 AM
Off-Topic
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
PeteG Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
Thanks Marc,

I don't know where that turn around came from and I know it doesn't exactly make sense but it puts me back to the beginning. I'm borrowing the accent from the original a bit . To me, it seems to help give the vocal a rhythm and a flavor that I like? And shorter crisper syllables than my natural midwestern drawl.

Off-Topic
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
PeteG Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
From one picker to another - thank you, Bob. I had fun doing it --- that is after all the frustration of learning how.

Mac #70723 04/23/10 09:36 AM
Off-Topic
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
PeteG Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
Hi Mac,
Good to hear from you and I hope things are going well. A PSA ? Hunh, now I feel like I've done my civic duty as well as 'diss yo' mama! As to the groove, guess I'm doing more of a Travis pick rhythm than the original Charlie Jordon groove, which was called "inexact timing (that's exact)." There's always something to aspire to, and it's getting better all the time. Sebastopol, eh?

Danny C. #70724 04/23/10 09:42 AM
Off-Topic
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
PeteG Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
Hello Danny,

Guess I'll put a big ole' check mark on this one as Danny's Fav. No doubt then, it's going on my next (very limited run) CD.
Hope the world is treating you well. Always good to hear from you.

PeteG #70725 04/23/10 09:59 AM
Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,488
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,488
Pete, this is awesome!

Super vocal and outstanding picking! I envy people who can finger pick like this.


The bumper sticker said "I'm a veterinarian, therefore I can drive like an animal".
Suddenly I realized how many proctologists are on the road.

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
PeteG #70726 04/23/10 10:03 AM
Off-Topic
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,689
C
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
C
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,689
Hi Pete,

Really liked it, especially your guitar style.

Don S.

MarioD #70727 04/24/10 11:32 AM
Off-Topic
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
PeteG Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
Hi Mario,
Thanks for being such a good friend and supporting my efforts. As to the picking , it's like teaching a baby to walk, one step at a time, and before you know it they're running all over the place on their own.

Curmudgeon #70728 04/24/10 11:34 AM
Off-Topic
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
PeteG Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
Thanks Don and coming from such a fine musician as yourself, very much appreciated.

PeteG #70729 04/24/10 02:04 PM
Off-Topic
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,689
C
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
C
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,689
Quote:

Thanks Don and coming from such a fine musician as yourself, very much appreciated.




Say What?

Don S.

Curmudgeon #70730 04/25/10 07:44 AM
Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 169
E
Apprentice
Offline
Apprentice
E
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 169
Hi Pete,
Great picking - enjoyed very much - also your singing.
Jim

enjfb #70731 04/25/10 08:17 AM
Off-Topic
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 57
G
Enthusiast
Offline
Enthusiast
G
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 57
Very much enjoyed!!!

gpt

Off-Topic
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610
Cool stuff, Pete. Like everything about the tune. Added to one of my many SC stations (Oh yeah, you've got a friend request, hehe).

Cheers,
Mike


Cheers,
Mike

My Music * Asus ROG Strix G15CF 32 GB DDR4 4TB HDD + 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Win 11 AKAI EIE PRO Sound Interface. BIAB/RB 2024 UltraPak Build - Latest
MikeK #70733 04/27/10 12:16 PM
Off-Topic
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 484
R
Journeyman
Offline
Journeyman
R
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 484
Hi Pete,

I liked the guitar work. Very tasteful. You kept a nice and consistent tempo through. The vocal reminds me of the humor (tongue in cheek) of Nilsson's "Lime in the Coconut."

I particularly like that you kept your picking style consistent so as you came around again, you were hitting the same notes the same time you did previously. I always wished I could do that. I am the type that needs to keep the tape rolling all the time because once it is off my fingers good luck trying to get it back!

Oh yeah! I liked that scene in the Christmas story where the kid gets soap in his mouth. It's almost as funny as when his friend got his tongue frozen stuck to a pole.

Cheers!
RickeG

enjfb #70734 04/29/10 10:25 PM
Off-Topic
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
PeteG Offline OP
Journeyman
OP Offline
Journeyman
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 664
Thanks to Jim, George, Mike (who has been befriended) and to Ricke - good luck with the picking. It truly means a lot to me to hear from you and to be able to share my passion for music with you.

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

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.

PG Music News
PowerTracks Pro 2026 for Windows is Here!

PowerTracks 2026 is here—bringing powerful new enhancements designed to make your production workflow faster, smoother, and more intuitive than ever.

The enhanced Mixer now shows Track Type and Instrument icons for instant track recognition, while a new grid option simplifies editing views. Non-floating windows adopt a modern title bar style, replacing the legacy blue bar.

The Master Volume is now applied at the end of the audio chain for consistent levels and full-signal master effects.

Tablature now includes a “Save bends when saving XML” option for improved compatibility with PG Music tools. Plus, you can instantly match all track heights with a simple Ctrl-release after resizing, and Add2 chords from MGU/SGU files are now fully supported... and more!

Get started today—first-time packages start at just $49.

Already using PowerTracks Pro Audio? Upgrade for as little as $29 and enjoy the latest improvements!

Order now!

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!

Forum Statistics
Forums57
Topics86,006
Posts798,865
Members40,009
Most Online44,367
Mar 4th, 2026
Newest Members
drodger, GTRRO, harshitsharmamusic, PsyChloDelic, obv
40,009 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 147
DC Ron 109
rsdean 100
Noel96 75
DrDan 74
Today's Birthdays
4mrwrkr, Alan59, HELIXT
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5