Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2
#781355 11/06/23 06:00 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,275
MarioD Online Content OP
Veteran
OP Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,275
Bob and I 10 05

My friend Bob came over last Sunday, October 5, and started jamming this chord progression. We liked it so we recorded it, hence the very clever song title. Bob is on the acoustic guitar and I am on the electric guitar. This is a one-take jam that we thought we would post, warts, and all.

BiaB style - Heartfelt MIDI 60's Brit Pop Ballad
Tempo - 70 BPM

I deleted the strings, guitar, and utility tracks.
Bass- Ample bass - preset - upright bass
Piano - Velvet - preset - MKII - 02 MKII Tine default
Drums - SSD 5 - ballad kit

As always all comments are welcomed.


I got banned from Weight Watchers for dropping a bag of M&Ms on the floor.
It was the best game of Hungry Hippos I've ever seen!


64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
MarioD #781364 11/06/23 08:49 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2023
Posts: 60
Enthusiast
Offline
Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2023
Posts: 60
Sounds great. Very easygoing feel with nice melody and guitar that kept me listening all the way to the end.

MarioD #781382 11/07/23 04:38 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,705
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,705
Very dreamy! Nice playing and melodic invention as the tune moves along. Really well recorded for a "jam", too! Enjoyed the listen, THANKS for posting!


DC Ron
BiaB Audiophile
Presonus Studio One
StudioCat DAW dual screen
Presonus Faderport 16
Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
MarioD #781383 11/07/23 04:48 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,117
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,117
Mario,

That's one awesome atmospheric jam!

Great stuff!

Bob

MarioD #781385 11/07/23 05:31 AM
User Showcase
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,335
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,335
Mario, that is a very listenable jam. It must be great to have Bob close by. Tom

MarioD #781619 11/08/23 10:30 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2023
Posts: 60
Enthusiast
Offline
Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2023
Posts: 60
Sounds great. Really like the way the instruments play together.

MarioD #781622 11/08/23 10:53 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,325
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,325
Mario and Bob...you guys have composed a very relaxing and soothing jam mix...nice tone Mario and very nice chord progression...well done!


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.
MarioD #781629 11/08/23 12:02 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 129
A
Apprentice
Offline
Apprentice
A
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 129
Hi Mario,

I very much enjoyed listening to your track. Very chilly and relaxing ... smile

MarioD #781637 11/08/23 12:28 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,372
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,372
Ahhh! Peace at last.

Vic

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,275
MarioD Online Content OP
Veteran
OP Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,275
Originally Posted by Joe Stroffolino
Sounds great. Very easygoing feel with nice melody and guitar that kept me listening all the way to the end.

Thanx Joe I'm glad that you liked it.

Originally Posted by DC Ron
Very dreamy! Nice playing and melodic invention as the tune moves along. Really well recorded for a "jam", too! Enjoyed the listen, THANKS for posting!

Thanx so much. The jam part was Bob and my guitar parts. I brought Bob's rhythm track into BiaB, had it read the chords, then I chose a style that fit. I brought those BiaB MIDI tracks into my DAW and mixed everything.


I got banned from Weight Watchers for dropping a bag of M&Ms on the floor.
It was the best game of Hungry Hippos I've ever seen!


64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
rsdean #781665 11/08/23 01:54 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,275
MarioD Online Content OP
Veteran
OP Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,275
Originally Posted by rsdean
Mario,

That's one awesome atmospheric jam!

Great stuff!

Bob

Thanx so much Bob.

Originally Posted by tommyad
Mario, that is a very listenable jam. It must be great to have Bob close by. Tom

Tommy, thanx for listening and commenting.


I got banned from Weight Watchers for dropping a bag of M&Ms on the floor.
It was the best game of Hungry Hippos I've ever seen!


64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,275
MarioD Online Content OP
Veteran
OP Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,275
Originally Posted by Joe Stroffolino
Sounds great. Really like the way the instruments play together.

Thanx Joe.

Originally Posted by firesong
Mario and Bob...you guys have composed a very relaxing and soothing jam mix...nice tone Mario and very nice chord progression...well done!

Thanx Dan. That chord progression is strictly Bob's work. I just jammed along with him.


I got banned from Weight Watchers for dropping a bag of M&Ms on the floor.
It was the best game of Hungry Hippos I've ever seen!


64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
MarioD #781673 11/08/23 02:37 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,338
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,338
This reminds me of a Grateful Dead show I went to once.

I don't remember anything, but there was a 4 hour guitar solo.

You nailed it Jerry!!

smile

I am now working on a 45 minute song titled:

I Listened to a Song by Mario and Bob on November 8th and Ate some Acid and Went on 12 Voyages Around the Sun and then Ate Some Cornflakes.

Is that catchy???

smile

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,275
MarioD Online Content OP
Veteran
OP Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,275
Originally Posted by David Snyder
This reminds me of a Grateful Dead show I went to once.

I don't remember anything, but there was a 4 hour guitar solo.

You nailed it Jerry!!

smile

I am now working on a 45 minute song titled:

I Listened to a Song by Mario and Bob on November 8th and Ate some Acid and Went on 12 Voyages Around the Sun and then Ate Some Cornflakes.

Is that catchy???

smile

Thanx David, I think.

Acid? At our age isn't it antacid?

Yes it is very catchy. I can't wait to hear it!


I got banned from Weight Watchers for dropping a bag of M&Ms on the floor.
It was the best game of Hungry Hippos I've ever seen!


64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
MarioD #781748 11/09/23 10:37 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,271
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,271
The October 5 fell on Sunday last time in 2014 and it will happen next time in 2025, so this is really a time-travelling experience laugh
Calming song, very beautiful melody and intriguing chord progression lead me to colorful flower fields in a gentle summer breeze. I enjoyed your guitar playing. The rest of the band plays smoothly along, nice piano sound.

Janne


Hear My Music:

Soundcloud
YouTube

MarioD #781763 11/09/23 12:34 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,469
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,469
Mario & Bob,

A pleasant jam.
Kiwi and Raspberry, I think smile
Enjoyed the listen.

fj

MarioD #781764 11/09/23 12:35 PM
User Showcase
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,454
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,454
Oh, yeah, Mario. Writing progressions and jamming with friends was always one of my favorite things about BiaB long ago, and you and Bob do it so well. I like the progression and, wow, your guitar sounds great --especialy the tasteful way you're playing.


Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub
Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,275
MarioD Online Content OP
Veteran
OP Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,275
Originally Posted by jannesan
The October 5 fell on Sunday last time in 2014 and it will happen next time in 2025, so this is really a time-travelling experience laugh
Calming song, very beautiful melody and intriguing chord progression lead me to colorful flower fields in a gentle summer breeze. I enjoyed your guitar playing. The rest of the band plays smoothly along, nice piano sound.

Janne

Thanx so much for this very nice review.

Originally Posted by floyd jane
Mario & Bob,

A pleasant jam.
Kiwi and Raspberry, I think smile
Enjoyed the listen.

fj

Thanx so much Floyd. I'm glad that you enjoyed our jam.


I got banned from Weight Watchers for dropping a bag of M&Ms on the floor.
It was the best game of Hungry Hippos I've ever seen!


64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,275
MarioD Online Content OP
Veteran
OP Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,275
Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Oh, yeah, Mario. Writing progressions and jamming with friends was always one of my favorite things about BiaB long ago, and you and Bob do it so well. I like the progression and, wow, your guitar sounds great --especialy the tasteful way you're playing.

Thanx Marty. The jam part is just our two guitars, i.e. we were recording live. We liked it so I brought into BiaB, found a style we liked, imported the style into my DAW and selected the BiaB MIDI tracks' instruments. It was an educational thing for me as I have never brought a wav file into BiaB before.

FYI - Virtually all of my instrumentals start with a chord progression and a BiaB style. All of my leads are based on those chords.


I got banned from Weight Watchers for dropping a bag of M&Ms on the floor.
It was the best game of Hungry Hippos I've ever seen!


64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
MarioD #781787 11/09/23 03:25 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,051
G
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
G
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,051
Nice chill vibe......hypnotic and melodic!!! And if 25or6to4 can be a song title, why not yours? Very cool Mario!!! Take care. Greg

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
New RealTracks Released with Band-in-a-Box 2025!

We’ve expanded the Band-in-a-Box® RealTracks library with 202 incredible new RealTracks (in sets 449-467) across Jazz, Blues, Funk, World, Pop, Rock, Country, Americana, and Praise & Worship—featuring your most requested styles!

Jazz, Blues & World (Sets 449–455):
These RealTracks includes “Soul Jazz” with Neil Swainson (bass), Mike Clark (drums), Charles Treadway (organ), Miles Black (piano), and Brent Mason (guitar). Enjoy “Requested ’60s” jazz, classic acoustic blues with Colin Linden, and more of our popular 2-handed piano soloing. Plus, a RealTracks first—Tango with bandoneon, recorded in Argentina!

Rock & Pop (Sets 456–461):
This collection includes Disco, slap bass ‘70s/‘80s pop, modern and ‘80s metal with Andy Wood, and a unique “Songwriter Potpourri” featuring Chinese folk instruments, piano, banjo, and more. You’ll also find a muted electric guitar style (a RealTracks first!) and “Producer Layered Guitar” styles for slick "produced" sound.

Country, Americana & Praise (Sets 462–467):
We’ve added new RealTracks across bro country, Americana, praise & worship, vintage country, and songwriter piano. Highlights include Brent Mason (electric guitar), Eddie Bayers (drums), Doug Jernigan (pedal steel), John Jarvis (piano), Glen Duncan (banjo, mandolin & fiddle), Mike Harrison (electric bass) and more—offering everything from modern sounds to heartfelt Americana styles

Check out all the 202 New RealTracks (in sets 456-467)

And, if you are looking for more, the 2025 49-PAK (for $49) includes an additional 20 RealTracks with exciting new sounds and genre-spanning styles. Enjoy RealTracks firsts like Chinese instruments (guzheng & dizi), the bandoneon in an authentic Argentine tango trio, and the classic “tic-tac” baritone guitar for vintage country.

You’ll also get slick ’80s metal guitar from Andy Wood, modern metal with guitarist Nico Santora, bass player Nick Schendzielos, and drummer Aaron Stechauner, more praise & worship, indie-folk, modern/bro country with Brent Mason, and “Songwriter Americana” with Johnny Hiland.

Plus, enjoy user-requested styles like Soul Jazz RealDrums, fast Celtic Strathspey guitar, and Chill Hop piano & drums!

The 2025 49-PAK is loaded with other great new add-ons as well. Learn more about the 2025 49-PAK!

Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac!

With your version 2025 for Mac Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons FREE! Or upgrade to the 2025 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 2025 RealCombos Booster PAK: -For Pro customers, this includes 33 new RealTracks and 65+ new RealStyles. -For MegaPAK customers, this includes 29 new RealTracks and 45+ new RealStyles. -For UltraPAK customers, this includes 20 new RealStyles.
  • Look Ma! More MIDI 13: Country & Americana
  • Instrumental Studies Set 22: 2-Hand Piano Soloing - Rhythm Changes
  • MIDI SuperTracks Set 44: Jazz Piano
  • Artist Performance Set 17: Songs with Vocals 7
  • Playable RealTracks Set 4
  • RealDrums Stems Set 7: Jazz with Mike Clark
  • SynthMaster Sounds and Styles (with audio demos)
  • 128 GM MIDI Patch Audio Demos.

Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:

  • 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyles,
  • FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
  • Look Ma! More MIDI 14: SynthMaster,
  • Instrumental Studies Set 23: More '80s Hard Rock Soloing,
  • MIDI SuperTracks Set 45: More SynthMaster
  • Artist Performance Set 18: Songs with Vocals 8
  • RealDrums Stems Set 8: Pop, Funk & More with Jerry Roe

Learn more about the Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®!

New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Mac!

Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!

We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!

In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!

All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.

Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!

Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Mac!

We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!

We've been hard at it to bring you the latest and greatest in this 9th installment of our popular XPro Styles PAK series! Included are 75 styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres (25 styles each) that fans have come to expect, as well as 25 styles in this volume's wildcard genre: funk & R&B!

If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!

Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.

Video: XPro Styles PAK 9 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!

XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.

New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Windows!

Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!

We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!

In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!

All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.

Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!

Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Windows!

We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!

We've been hard at it to bring you the latest and greatest in this 9th installment of our popular XPro Styles PAK series! Included are 75 styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres (25 styles each) that fans have come to expect, as well as 25 styles in this volume's wildcard genre: funk & R&B!

If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!

Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.

Video: XPro Styles PAK 9 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!

XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: VST3 Plugin Support

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® now includes support for VST3 plugins, alongside VST and AU. Use them with MIDI or audio tracks for even more creative possibilities in your music production.

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Macs®: VST3 Plugin Support

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: Using VST3 Plugins

Join the conversation on our forum.

Forum Statistics
Forums58
Topics84,383
Posts778,547
Members39,641
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
Newest Members
bokane65, Intelligent Crypto, dv.trpn, graceshova, Leo grant
39,640 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 151
DC Ron 113
WaoBand 109
rsdean 90
dcuny 81
Today's Birthdays
furlanetto31
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5