I think it depends on the user and application.

For performance quality backing tracks BIAB and Real Tracks are hard to beat.

Over the years I've spent a lot of time with midi.
I have a massive (Massive) NI library of sounds.
I have concluded its just too much work for what I'm trying to do.

Using real Tracks I set up an arrangement in BIAB, select a Real Track style, stuff some utility tracks with extra Real Track players/performances. 3 bass players, a couple of drummers, the obligatory pedal steel and/or accordion. b3, rhodes, 2 grand pianos, a Glockenspiel (?). I can normally do that in an hour or so.

Export all the .wav into my DAW. Mix, eq, master etc. In a couple more hours I have a high quality backing track I can play at a gig. Tracks people comment on. Good comments.

No doubt some midi folks here will opine they can do the same thing midi in about the same time.
I hear you (cocked eyebrow). I hear you.
I'm sure its happened at least once.
If you can, you probably have logged many midi hours getting to that level.

For users new to BIAB Real Tracks offer an incredible out of the box jump start to building excellent backing tracks That makes more people want to use the software. Something we all want.

For me, Real Tracks provides me what I need to achieve my objective- a lot quicker and easier than midi.
With stellar results.
I no longer need midi to do the job. Its there if I want it. May it rest.... in peace.

Last edited by mrgeeze; 07/30/23 11:57 AM.
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