If the discussion is what I use or do in a DAW that I can’t or don’t know how to do in BIAB it is mainly about envelopes. Yes it is possible to go into F5 and make volume changes and/or drop tracks etc. I find simply drawing an envelope far smoother and simpler. Using envelopes I can start a change in any part of a bar.

It is also possible to move the timing using the stretch capabilities I have in a DAW.

Spectral editing is something I use a lot sure I may be able to add RX into BIAB but most likely not the features I want but then again in a DAW it is far simpler.

Adding different instruments and adjusting MIDI. Yep once again it is possible in BIAB but to me far simpler in Reaper or Cakewalk. Adding an orchestra such as VSL for example. I would not even attempt it in BAIB (there are many many MIDI CCs and Key Switches that need to be managed.)

Setting the overall LUFS levels of a song.

Above is just a few tasks that I find easier in a DAW. The list is by no means complete.

I do not consider any of the above to be a failing in BIAB. I just think BIAB is a different tool. In some cases I might use BIAB to generate the rough MIDI and add the extras. Sometimes I might write the entire section in a DAW.

Just some thoughts. As has been said “horses for courses”.

Keep well

Tony

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