Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2
#778734 10/14/23 02:07 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Latest from us:

The Band:

3064:Vocal Oohs, Rhythm Pop3-part Ev 085
2875:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaTremoloSlow128Colin Sw 040
4377:Organ, Rhythm BackgroundPop Sw 065 (held chords selected)

Drums: EZDrummer3

I'm playing the lead guitar and the tremolo rhythm guitar panned left.
Marty Straub (BabuMusic) on Bass Guitar.

Christiane (Chris) Spruit wrote the lyrics and did the vocal.

Mixed in Reaper, mastered with Ozone 10.

Black Hole (2023, Chris Spruit)

so you told me it is over
no more chance
a new life's coming,
On your demand
the black hole opens
darkest notions
taking me in
no more talking
just walking the pain
all over me

what is left
what is your right
to walk out of my life
black hole opens
swallow my pride
where is the love gone
no other chance of
you coming home

Black hole
dragging my soul
Inside the hole
my Pain seems to fade
so does the hope
of your coming home
Back to
Back to being alone


All Comments welcome!

BlueAttitude #778790 10/14/23 10:50 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,228
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,228
When you three get together I know the song is going to be a killer!

Outstanding vocal, bass, guitar, and mix.

This is some fantastic blues.


My boss calls me "the computer".
Nothing to do with intelligence. I go to sleep if left unattended for 15 minutes.

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
MarioD #778896 10/15/23 01:22 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Originally Posted by MarioD
When you three get together I know the song is going to be a killer!

Outstanding vocal, bass, guitar, and mix.

This is some fantastic blues.

Thanks, Mario!

BlueAttitude #778899 10/15/23 01:34 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 7,188
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 7,188
You three are simpatico.
The sound of a unit that could play live, and let each other fly.
I really dig the L trem and your vocal like guitar phrases are coooool.
Christine is tearing notes and hearts while Marty is holding the bottom end together very tastefully.
The early Clapton (key to love) guitar phrasing that starts the solo is F.A.B.
ACE.
Marty, that bass tone is killer.


Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
BlueAttitude #778914 10/15/23 04:47 AM
User Showcase
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,867
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,867
Thanks, Mario & Ray. I'm glad you're along for this ride. Dave has quickly become my favorite guitarist, and Chris... well, she was my favorite singer even before i heard her fir thge first time. Thanks for the nod on the bass tone, Ray. Much of the credit goes to Dave. My bass always sounds better when he mixes it.


Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub
Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 12, EZDrummer
rayc #779008 10/16/23 01:20 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Originally Posted by rayc
You three are simpatico.
The sound of a unit that could play live, and let each other fly.
I really dig the L trem and your vocal like guitar phrases are coooool.
Christine is tearing notes and hearts while Marty is holding the bottom end together very tastefully.
The early Clapton (key to love) guitar phrasing that starts the solo is F.A.B.
ACE.
Marty, that bass tone is killer.

Really appreciate all of that, thanks, Ray! We have a blast working on these songs and have been doing it a long time, since 2015 for Chris and myself.

BlueAttitude #779011 10/16/23 02:22 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,647
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,647
Dave, Chris & Marty,

Every song is a hit! This is no exception. The three of you have a very distinct and pro sound.

Loved every minute of it.

Bob

BlueAttitude #779037 10/16/23 07:21 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 2,796
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 2,796
Chris/Dave/Marty,

you guys already know that I like each of your solo works, but together you are more than the sum of your parts.
It's really fantastic in every regard.
And whoever had the idea with the tremolo: [Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in] [Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]

BlueAttitude #779059 10/16/23 09:53 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,772
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,772
Dang.

So Good .

So Good

So Good

That’s one for each of you

Damned Fine Music

.fj

rsdean #779183 10/17/23 06:15 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Originally Posted by rsdean
Dave, Chris & Marty,

Every song is a hit! This is no exception. The three of you have a very distinct and pro sound.

Loved every minute of it.

Bob

Thanks very much, Bob smile

BlueAttitude #779191 10/17/23 09:02 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,647
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,647
Dave, Marty, Chris
Superb in every respect. Loved all of it, great vocal, bass and the guitar is so nice.
Excellent.

Peter

BlueAttitude #779225 10/18/23 06:27 AM
User Showcase
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,335
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,335
Great pro sound and performances. Love the guitar sound and the tremolo rhythm parts are perfect. I can’t think of anything that would improve this. Well done, Tom

BlueAttitude #779236 10/18/23 09:34 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,353
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,353
Dave, Marty and Chris...very sultry...Chris kills this one ( the best female vocals on this forum hands down)...Dave, your solo work and tastes are so refined and nuanced and Marty always lays such a flawless and firm foundation to build on...a painfilled lyric delivered paradoxically in such an appealing manner (who would have thought that could be done?) smile


www.soundclick.com/firesong
BiaB 2024, Steinberg Cubase Pro 13, Wavelab 11.2, SpetraLayers Pro 10, Audacity, Steinberg UR44 Interface, Yamaha Genos, Roland FP60 and FP10, Windows 10

You are who you are because you do what you do because of what you believe.
BlueAttitude #779247 10/18/23 11:55 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,443
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,443
Excellent all the way around.

Great playing, great mix, great tone, great lyrics, great vox.

Awesome blues.

BlueAttitude #779248 10/18/23 12:27 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,347
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,347
Very smooth and soulful. Love everything about it.


DC Ron
BiaB Audiophile
Presonus Studio One
ASUS I9-12900K DAW, 32 GB RAM
Presonus Faderport 16
Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
BlueAttitude #779275 10/18/23 04:15 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 3,586
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 3,586
Black Hole, that's one of my favorite pinball machines.

I love the space between the lines as Chris sings. I'm a big fan of your guitar work: distinctive and creative. Marty is solid on the low end.

Absolutely fantastic song. Production sounds professionally done.

So, when are the three of you going on tour?

floyd jane #779296 10/19/23 03:06 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
Chris/Dave/Marty,

you guys already know that I like each of your solo works, but together you are more than the sum of your parts.
It's really fantastic in every regard.
And whoever had the idea with the tremolo: [Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in] [Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]

Really appreciate that, B.D.! Made my day actually and I'm going to pass those comments along to Chris.

Originally Posted by floyd jane
Dang.

So Good .

So Good

So Good

That’s one for each of you

Damned Fine Music

.fj

Thanks, Floyd!

BlueAttitude #779379 10/19/23 05:19 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8,108
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8,108
Man, you three are so good. The pacing, the phrasing, the skill on your instruments/vocals... it's all there and then some.

All the good words are already taken, so I'll just repeat what's been said: Outstanding.


-- David Cuny

My virtual singer development blog
Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?

BiaB 2025 | Windows 11 | Reaper | Way too many VSTis.
PeterF #779495 10/20/23 12:41 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,920
Originally Posted by PeterF
Dave, Marty, Chris
Superb in every respect. Loved all of it, great vocal, bass and the guitar is so nice.
Excellent.

Peter

Thanks, Peter!

BlueAttitude #779576 10/21/23 05:19 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,319
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,319
Hi Dave, Chris and Marty.

[Linked Image from dl.dropboxusercontent.com]

Dave... this is totally, utterly and magnificently brilliant. And I mean that without any hint of hyperbole. Your creating, arranging and production chops are skills I admire greatly.

Marty... you bass work is an absolutely perfect fit with the genre. Your talent is outstanding.

Chris... I am so impressed with the clarity of your vocals. You have taken this presentation way, way, way beyond "fantastic".

Mighty impressive work!
--Noel


MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2026
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2

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
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®!

Forum Statistics
Forums57
Topics85,652
Posts794,333
Members39,928
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
Newest Members
Ludwig, Lowbrass, Naomi pita, kazuki, wkebihwef
39,927 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 169
DC Ron 101
Noel96 100
rsdean 82
DrDan 80
dcuny 77
Today's Birthdays
JanVdK, Ross Fox, Sgtdave
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5