RealBand operation has been an ongoing problem with my desktop computer since 2024 when the program was installed. I'm now seeking to resolve it with the 2025 upgrade. Previously Realband would hang sometimes and generate feedback noise after a track was run and at some point freeze or shutdown altogether. Since last year it has never run trouble free and symptoms would set in within a few minutes of use.
I installed the upgrade/Ultra pak, BIAB appears to operate fine as before, but realband gives the following error; "GetBufferSize function failed. Your ASIO driver may not be installed properly. If this error persists, reboot windows".
I have rebooted windows to no avail. I opened ASIO and adjusted it to 48k sample rate and the error was reduced to the following;
[b]"Error creating ASIO buffer If this error persists, reboot windows." [/b]
I seem to be the only one experiencing this problem because a search on the subject has not turned up anything that has helped me so far. Operating system: Windows 11 Home Processor 13th Gen Intel i7, 2.10 GHz 16GB memory, 64bit system
What is the sample rate of the existing file/song when this occurs? Is it 24/48, 16/48, 16/44. or? Sounds like it may be a mismatch in the system somewhere, like the file is 16/44 and you're trying to force ASIO to 16/48 or something similar Also make sure the Windows bitrate matches the ASIO and the file; that one can hide and cause issues ..
Windows will sometimes assign a different audio driver if the ASIO device isn't turned on first (before RB is opened) here, which can get confusing.
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What is the sample rate of the existing file/song when this occurs? Is it 24/48, 16/48, 16/44. or? Sounds like it may be a mismatch in the system somewhere, like the file is 16/44 and you're trying to force ASIO to 16/48 or something similar Also make sure the Windows bitrate matches the ASIO and the file; that one can hide and cause issues ..
Windows will sometimes assign a different audio driver if the ASIO device isn't turned on first (before RB is opened) here, which can get confusing.
Sound out put bit rate is set to; 2 channels, 24 bit, 48000 Hz Studio quality in Windows.
At this point I have not tried to use either program any further than just opening them after install. The error comes up as soon as Realband is opened, although I noted a style is pre-entered likely held over from the previous install. When I changed that style to something different, a new error came up, that I posted below regarding the GS wavetable synthesizer.
When I closed that error window, the ASIO Audio Drivers window opened and at that time had "None" selected for device. I selected the Generic Low Latency ASIO driver and the info at the bottom of the window populated with values, also posted below.
After closing the window just mentioned above, the yellow background error window appeared, this time back in its full length, as it was from the very beginning and immediately following that, the MIDI Driver Setup window opened, also attached below as the third notice in this process of opening RB.
When I selected GS wavetable and okay, the first error of the three notices posted so far reappeared, and keeps appearing each time I try to close the window. I then deselected (unhighlighted) GS wave and selected Re-Route MIDI playback to default Dxi/VSTi Synth and tried accept to close the window and am now getting the "No output driver selected, continue anyway?" notice.
I selected yes to continue, was immediately greeted by the buffer error that started all of this at which point I just closed the program and restarted it to the same cycle all over again.
At this point I decided to take a break on my trek down the "Rabbit hole" and make a cup of coffee. All I'm trying to do is record tracks from my horn, nothing magical.
Thanks for the input.
Last edited by maticulus; 01/03/2504:41 AM. Reason: Additional image.
i created this guide after helping people over many years. the basic problem is often a pc needs to be optimised for music production and set up for music production viz drivers and other settings in windows.
as stated in the guide please post back the following pics.
1..your windows audio recording and playback settings includeing the advanced tab. 2..rb audio and midi drivers. 3..the settings in the desktop app that came with your audio interface.
without this info people are just guessing.
anyhoo start with the guide and post back the requested pics.
happy new year.
om
Last edited by justanoldmuso; 01/03/2504:58 AM.
my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs (90 songs created useing bb/rb) (lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
Thanks, I can not answer the usb sound interface question at the moment, I've opened device manager after plugging in a Harbinger LX8 mixer with bluetooth capability and can not identify it on the list to investigate. I've looked under at least four typical categories with no recognizable id. My headphones are plugged into the mixer and i'm listening to music from the computer.
Originally Posted by rharv
Looking at the errors, your system has nothing to work with How exactly did you expect to record your horn? Your images show no Input ports available
I've been using BIAB for about 8 yrs now. Each year I plugged a microphone into the mic jack of my PC and played back whatever I put into it, so in essence what you are really asking me is why should I expect a program that I've been fooling around with for about 8 yrs trouble free after following my previous upgrade routine, to continue along those lines now.
I see the same thing you see, but without prior experience with such issues, lack the insight on how to address them. I'm just a hobbyist with the program at this point and had not anticipated needing to go back to the days of "DOS" when I actually knew a bit about operating systems and troubleshooting although basic.
This is a relatively new PC, Aug 2023 with low mileage and RB trouble from the start, that because of my busy schedule with a new employer was left to linger until now, when I'd like to really put it to use with a mixer in the middle. I'm being remarkably patient with the equipment, I have not cussed or spat at any of it, yet.
I believe I have discovered some of the issue. Apparently GS wavetable is no longer supported and not accessible in Win 11 at around the time this PC was purchased. Perhaps that is why I appear to be able to run the programs from the external drive with my older laptop without the errors popping up. I've come across a number of threads on other music program related websites expressing run problems associated with this issue. It's a bit complicated for me at this point considering there was mention of TTS-1 as some form of work around, but I believe I'm going to throw in the towel and let tech sort this problem out as I'm working entirely too hard for it right now.
Looking at the Harbinger LX8 owner's manual it states:
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PLAYBACK & RECORDING VIA USB The LX8 is a fully ASIO (Windows) and Core Audio (MAC) compliant audio interface and as such do not require any special driver installation.
. That means Harbinger relies on built-in Windows audio drivers and does not provide equipment specific drivers.
Here are the recording directions:
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Recording: 1. Connect all input signals to the LX Mixer 2. Set the channel level controls and MAIN level fader so that the MAIN level meters show the mix peaking somewhere around 0 dB 3. Make sure the LX Mixer 14 WAVE OUT USB DEVICE is selected as the audio input device within (a) the PC’s system settings and (b) within (Band-in-a-Box and RealBand) the DAW software 4. Arm the stereo DAW track and press record. The LX Mixer’s MAIN MIX will now be recorded by the DAW
For your issue step three is the important one.
Question 1: When you go to the Windows 11 recording audio settings do you see "WAVE OUT USB DEVICE" as a selection? If no then Windows is not seeing the mixer. If Windows doesn't see the mixer then RealBand can't see the mixer. If yes then
Question 2: When you open RealBand and navigate to Options > Preferences > Audio and select the Drivers button do you see "WAVE OUT USB DEVICE" Windows Drivers Audio Input Driver and, is "WAVE OUT USB DEVICE" selected?
1..lots of us here use rb. ive lost count how many songs. so its a question of setting things up correctly in windows and rb. 2..you said ' I've been using BIAB for about 8 yrs now. Each year I plugged a microphone into the mic jack of my PC and played back whatever I put into it...' my answer is in this case you would have had latency if useing on board pc sound. the preferred way is mic>>usb interface or mixer (in your case harbinger)>>pc running rb or whatever multitrack daw. this is the norm. 3..as youve been running bb fine for 8 years please post pics of biab audio and midi driver settings.
om
my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs (90 songs created useing bb/rb) (lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
Looking at the Harbinger LX8 owner's manual it states:
Quote
PLAYBACK & RECORDING VIA USB The LX8 is a fully ASIO (Windows) and Core Audio (MAC) compliant audio interface and as such do not require any special driver installation.
. That means Harbinger relies on built-in Windows audio drivers and does not provide equipment specific drivers.
Might this be a case where a generic ASIO driver like ASIO4ALL or FlexASIO would be useful?
If the Windows wavetable synth itself is a problem, one of the VST synths or something like VirtualMIDISynth or FluidSynth might be an option.
Last edited by Gordon Scott; 01/04/2505:02 AM. Reason: typo
Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful. AVL:MXE Linux; Windows 11 BIAB2025 Audiophile, a bunch of other software. Kawai MP6, Ui24R, Focusrite Saffire Pro40 and Scarletts .
Thanks to all who replied, please be reminded that the error precedes the use of the mixer. I plugged the mixer in so that I could track down the USB information asked for earlier in the thread. My issue is trying to open RB without an error setting as I've done in the past. I should be able to click on the program icon, and the program open without indicating there's a problem. I'm getting an error before I ask it to do anything. The mixer is set as the output device in windows, but that hasn't stopped the error from appearing when RB is opened.
I do appreciate the assistance and will try to identify and track down as much as I can, vacation is over Monday so if this isn't resolved over the weekend I'll have to bug the hell out of the creators in my spare time.
Update, I recently acquired Dorico 5 at a steep discount, a parting gift as the owner of a Finale product that is no longer being supported, and recalled seeing the associated ASIO device option (Steinberg) to the generic version and selected it to see what would happen. No more errors on startup and immediately the mixer appeared in the input/output windows of the ASIO driver window, (Remember this was not a mixer problem).
This is a convoluted process, the guidance was orderly, but the organization in windows is a horror show (To me). The bits and pieces I searched for as instructed were all over the place with almost as many different screens popping up as there were search subjects.
I still want PGM to finalize the error as I move on to the next stage of making sure I can repeatedly set everything up to record and playback using the mixer. I picked up my horn about 10 yrs ago and started playing seriously, practicing steady and that lead me to BIAB, now that my playing has advanced considerably and I'm playing with background, I need to step up my audio as my playing has continued to advance.
Thanks again for the help and patience. I've learned from the exercise.
Next day now. No errors on program startup, I do get notices when the programs are opened with the mixer off/disconnected which I find unsettling despite it being minor considering I've never had these issues before from simply opening the program.
Currently sound from the PC, to mixer, to headphones is fine. There is meter movement on mixer from the connected mic input, but no meter movement, or recording in RB or BIAB. Seems like a simple solution but getting input sorted is not working out and starting to get aggravating. I am certain the output driver is correct in RB as indicated in the snapshot above bc I just specified the name (Harbinger) in the title in windows setup and it now reads that in RB, but the input side has not changed to read the exact same title, or at least I can not see the entire description line to confirm. I do know that's the correct associated driver because in the windows settings, when the mixer is turned off both of those drivers disappear as output/input options.
1..have you looked at manual pages 13/14 lx8 usb walkthrough ? 2..ive tried to find out on the net and harbinger site re downloading a harbinger specific low latency asio driver but cant locate one. some manufacturers only offer a generic driver. i would talk to harbinger to clarify if the driver is a generic usb driver or a harbinger specific low latency driver. generic as mentioned by jim. ideally to get low latency you need a asio driver thats low latency rather than useing a generic driver. 3..it is very important to assess the latency of the whole shebang... my rig here its low thus no probs. i never have probs in either biab or rb or also reaper. here my latency is 4 millisecs and i could get lower. 4..note...you are being helped by very 'very' experienced people here regarding getting you set up properly....actually this pg site has probably the best around. but who will be just guessing without knowing pertinent settings regarding your rig. posting pics of settings also helps pg support diagnose. in this vein... 5..i asked you upthread to post pics of your win recording and playback settings (includeing advanced tab)...in order to see how things were set up in win and to get a complete picture of your rig. but such have not been posted back. so we are flying blind.
note i'm haveing trouble looking at your settings pics as i am vision impaired and thus squinting. so others will need to comment re your posted pics.
in summary you need two things for recording... correct setup in win and correct low latency settings in rb and of course the correct mixer routing over usb.
hth.
om ps..i would suggest once your set up you take pics of your settings. particularly if your on the net and allowing win os updates. i would urge you to...at your leisure peruse my various tip threads in pg tips forum.
Last edited by justanoldmuso; 01/04/2507:47 AM.
my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs (90 songs created useing bb/rb) (lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
In your Audio Settings second image I see you managed to get it set to 16/44 .. this was likely the cause of the initial issue; it was trying to use 48 (mixer) & 44(RB) which didn't mix..
Also, just as a side note/heads up, you have Input for MONO set to Left, so when using the mixers output you will be recording only the left channel (which is OK in many situations). Just something to remember moving forward.
RB is kind of tricky for L/R to some people, but once you understand how it works you'll get it. Usually Input 1 is left side, Input 2 is right side, etc (and the panning on the mixer itself can override this), so if you get weird issues when you go to actually record that may be in play. You change that setting to Both when troubleshooting to narrow down where the issue lies. The Caveat is IF the target track is a MONO track RB will record 2 tracks (L/R - Both), allowing you to see which side your signal is coming in on.
Last edited by rharv; 01/04/2508:20 AM.
I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome Make your sound your own!
1..have you looked at manual pages 13/14 lx8 usb walkthrough ? 2..ive tried to find out on the net and harbinger site re downloading a harbinger specific low latency asio driver but cant locate one. some manufacturers only offer a generic driver. i would talk to harbinger to clarify if the driver is a generic usb driver or a harbinger specific low latency driver. generic as mentioned by jim. ideally to get low latency you need a asio driver thats low latency rather than useing a generic driver. 3..it is very important to assess the latency of the whole shebang... my rig here its low thus no probs. i never have probs in either biab or rb or also reaper. here my latency is 4 millisecs and i could get lower. 4..note...you are being helped by very 'very' experienced people here regarding getting you set up properly....actually this pg site has probably the best around. but who will be just guessing without knowing pertinent settings regarding your rig. posting pics of settings also helps pg support diagnose. in this vein... 5..i asked you upthread to post pics of your win recording and playback settings (includeing advanced tab)...in order to see how things were set up in win and to get a complete picture of your rig. but such have not been posted back. so we are flying blind.
note i'm haveing trouble looking at your settings pics as i am vision impaired and thus squinting. so others will need to comment re your posted pics.
in summary you need two things for recording... correct setup in win and correct low latency settings in rb and of course the correct mixer routing over usb.
hth.
om ps..i would suggest once your set up you take pics of your settings. particularly if your on the net and allowing win os updates. i would urge you to...at your leisure peruse my various tip threads in pg tips forum.
Yes I've been working from the specified pages. For some of the images requested I had to first find out where they're located. Since location is dependent upon windows versions, search results are not always effective in identifying those locations when they've been moved/tiered. Frustration and productivity are not a good match.
Originally Posted by rharv
In your Audio Settings second image I see you managed to get it set to 16/44 .. this was likely the cause of the initial issue; it was trying to use 48 (mixer) & 44(RB) which didn't mix..
Also, just as a side note/heads up, you have Input for MONO set to Left, so when using the mixers output you will be recording only the left channel (which is OK in many situations). Just something to remember moving forward.
RB is kind of tricky for L/R to some people, but once you understand how it works you'll get it. Usually Input 1 is left side, Input 2 is right side, etc (and the panning on the mixer itself can override this), so if you get weird issues when you go to actually record that may be in play. You change that setting to Both when troubleshooting to narrow down where the issue lies. The Caveat is IF the target track is a MONO track RB will record 2 tracks (L/R - Both), allowing you to see which side your signal is coming in on.
Thanks for pointing that out, I didn't change those settings initially, they were either default, or a product of the progress I made with driver selection so far. The following snapshots in 1,2,3 order are expansions from the first snapshot by selecting an expansion tab or properties.
If it's working as desired, don't touch anything(!), and come back to this thread if something mysteriously gets changed <grin>
It's not, I'm not able to record in RB or BB and haven't figured out why. It's all one way USB traffic, all out from the computer through the mixer but nothing from the mixer going back into a track in RB or BIAB. There's no meter movement in either application when using the mic plugged into the mixer. I can hear music from the PC in my head sets and I can hear audio input to the mic in the head sets, but nothing makes it to a track in the program. So one problem solved only to be replaced with another.
I GOT IT! Not sure if it was restarting the computer, or the update that lead to the restart but it's working both ways in both applications now. I appreciate the patience and the effort from those not on the payroll at PGM pointing me in the right direction to resolve the issue. I'm looking forward to the application of sound modulation and tuning applied to my own efforts that I've admired in the performances I've observed from others.
I'm still going to bug PGM about it to get their take on the matter.
there are a couple of things troubling me.... 1..in rb driver info it says steinberg ! huh ? whats up with that when he is useing a harbinger 2x2 ?? 2..input ports say realtek ! this would imply use of on board sound right ? i would expect it to say harbinger in input ports. for example my audient interface here is stated for input and output ports....and same for driver info ! all copacetic.
Maticulus.
just a couple of points....need clarifying...
1..normally with a usb mixer... recordists plug a microphone into a mic input of the mixer. i'm assuming your doing this and not useing a mic plugged directly into the pc itself ?? please clarify. 2..see my points above to rharv. in summary...if i were useing a usb mixer all i/o would use the mixer not on board sound. 3..i need you to do something... please post back a pic of rb tracks view. youll notice that on the left of the tracks view are all the track names... AND IMPORTANTLY the audio device being used. for example here i use a audient usb audio interface...THUS... in the track names audient is indicated as being used on each track. SO...i would expect your harbinger to be listed on each track as the device being used. 4..if you contact pg support be sure to provide links to your uploaded pics in this thread.
just trying to be thorough. thanks.
om
Last edited by justanoldmuso; 01/04/2502:44 PM.
my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs (90 songs created useing bb/rb) (lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
there are a couple of things troubling me.... 1..in rb driver info it says steinberg ! huh ? whats up with that when he is useing a harbinger 2x2 ??
I was not able to get the buffer error to go away without selecting a different driver than general. Steinberg is what worked, it is associated with the Dorico Pro 5 program that I have. Then there's the other info regarding the discontinued Win 11 support for the GS driver.
2..input ports say realtek ! this would imply use of on board sound right ? i would expect it to say harbinger in input ports. for example my audient interface here is stated for input and output ports....and same for driver info ! all copacetic.
I saw that and am no less at odds. I mentioned that although I can not see all of the certifying info in that window, when I go into windows setup and turn off the mixer by hand, both of those drivers disappear indicating to me that both input and output drivers represent the mixer. I entered the mixer name to the driver ID in windows setup, but at different times so you may see a name change in the same location in different screen shots of the same window.
Maticulus.
just a couple of points....need clarifying...
1..normally with a usb mixer... recordists plug a microphone into a mic input of the mixer. i'm assuming your doing this and not useing a mic plugged directly into the pc itself ?? please clarify. I'm plugged into the mixer, note the picture I posted above, audio in and out are all through the mixer.
2..see my points above to rharv. in summary...if i were useing a usb mixer all i/o would use the mixer not on board sound. That is my intent, however, I am not seeing prompts that allow me to definitively make the changes I've been trying to make, for example, the preferences screenshot posted above for RB, #6MIDI, there is no input driver for that screen and the output driver reads GS Wavetable. That doesn't make sense to me when Audio under the same subtopic reads what it reads. I don't see where I can go in and manually change it, or a prompt that lets me search for a driver not shown but present on the machine.
3..i need you to do something... please post back a pic of rb tracks view. youll notice that on the left of the tracks view are all the track names... AND IMPORTANTLY the audio device being used. for example here i use a audient usb audio interface...THUS... in the track names audient is indicated as being used on each track. SO...i would expect your harbinger to be listed on each track as the device being used. 4..if you contact pg support be sure to provide links to your uploaded pics in this thread.
Harbinger is listed and I'm waiting to hear from PGM, I contacted them Fri. morning and emailed them about the issue and included a link to this thread.
OM, Steinburg is likely the Generic USB driver Windows found and OP says works .. I wouldn't doubt that a restart (with the the Mixer ON) allowed Windows/RB to find the correct input. I haven't seen any screen shots since he said he got it working.
Last edited by rharv; 01/04/2504:32 PM.
I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome Make your sound your own!
OM, Steinburg is likely the Generic USB driver Windows found and OP says works .. I wouldn't doubt that a restart (with the the Mixer ON) allowed Windows/RB to find the correct input. I haven't seen any screen shots since he said he got it working.
There is the screenshot of the track lineup above that indicates the Harbinger drivers are being sourced. Everything else is the same except now the input driver has been updated to show the same change I made to its name in windows by now reading Harbinger and now BB is showing both the input and output drivers under the ASIO driver menu.
its just the steiny driver threw me cos any interface ive owned including my current audient its name appears in win and bb and rb. so essentially the steiny asio driver is a 'surrogate'...right...? i see also harbinger is mentioned in rb tracks view....good. (here my audient shows up on every track in rb tracks view.)
next steps....
Maticulous.
1..normally these days a little desktop app comes with any audio interface...for example i can change buffer sizes by going to a desktop audient app....SO.. do you have such an app where you can change buffer sizes ?? 2..lets see what your pc is capable of...maticulous...and its a rough guide. please in rb menus go to ACTION>>TEST AUDIO PERFORMANCE and post back the number of tracks. for example here i get over 300 tracks BUT i halve it as i take a conservative approach and want to keep some things in reserve. anyway i use max up to 40 tracks in any song i do. 3..also could you post back how looong your pc boots into windows and bb and rb from cold. as a guide here just a few secs for win boot. and rb/bb around 4 or 5 secs from clicking on the icons.
i assume you can now record in rb/bb right.
now i'm off to have my nightly kip.
happiness.
om
Last edited by justanoldmuso; 01/04/2506:42 PM.
my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs (90 songs created useing bb/rb) (lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
its just the steiny driver threw me cos any interface ive owned including my current audient its name appears in win and bb and rb. so essentially the steiny asio driver is a 'surrogate'...right...? i see also harbinger is mentioned in rb tracks view....good. (here my audient shows up on every track in rb tracks view.)
next steps....
Maticulous.
1..normally these days a little desktop app comes with any audio interface...for example i can change buffer sizes by going to a desktop audient app....SO.. do you have such an app where you can change buffer sizes ??
Yes I do, I set it to 48,000 Hz DVD quality in windows, but I'd have to search for it again.
2..lets see what your pc is capable of...maticulous...and its a rough guide. please in rb menus go to ACTION>>TEST AUDIO PERFORMANCE and post back the number of tracks. for example here i get over 300 tracks BUT i halve it as i take a conservative approach and want to keep some things in reserve. anyway i use max up to 40 tracks in any song i do.
655 mono tracks so ~327 by comparison.
3..also could you post back how looong your pc boots into windows and bb and rb from cold. as a guide here just a few secs for win boot. and rb/bb around 4 or 5 secs from clicking on the icons.
This is the fastest PC I've owned so far, purchased for that reason. Windows opens very quickly just from recollection, RB opens in 1 sec from clicking enter, BB just under 1 sec. I've worked from my laptop ~80% of the time so the PC has sat idle quite a bit since purchased and isn't loaded with a lot of extra curricular apps.
i assume you can now record in rb/bb right.
This is correct. My PC will be used primarily for transcribing and editing background tracks. I purchased a new laptop a few days ago because my newest workhorse is a 12+ yr old i7 showing its age. I purchased a Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Ultra pro 16" and that was going to be my music center and everything else for a long time.
Unfortunately I somehow missed the full scope of the negative reviews posted on Bestbuy and a follow-up check plus a google search after placing the order yielded a reddit thread of owners applauding the performance and the beauty of the OLED screen, which at any moment could crack for seemingly no reason, simply opening the laptop was enough particularly on the larger size screens. The thing was $1400 on sale. I met the UPS driver at the truck, put the unopened laptop in the car and took it straight back to Bestbuy for a refund. I'll wait a little longer for something as fast or faster than the i7 Ultra Evo chipset it had for a lot less. Feels so much better knowing that money is coming back to me.
1..sampling rate (48k) is not what i mean. here i have an app from the manufacturer of my interface that lets me set 32 or 64 or higher samples. and other things..eg setting input volumes and stopping any type of input clipping or input overload etc. the app is very usefull and smart.
2..the track count reported by rb is very very good. no probs there. well done.
3..those boot times also no probs. great.
4..the laptop. i urge you before buying any new pc to read this...
note...the above guide includes a link to a site that amongst things tests laptops.
5..ok your recording. tell us if you get any latency problems.
happiness.
om
Last edited by justanoldmuso; 01/05/2505:22 AM.
my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs (90 songs created useing bb/rb) (lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
1..sampling rate (48k) is not what i mean. here i have an app from the manufacturer of my interface that lets me set 32 or 64 or higher samples. and other things..eg setting input volumes and stopping any type of input clipping or input overload etc. the app is very usefull and smart.
2..the track count reported by rb is very very good. no probs there. well done.
3..those boot times also no probs. great.
4..the laptop. i urge you before buying any new pc to read this...
note...the above guide includes a link to a site that amongst things tests laptops.
5..ok your recording. tell us if you get any latency problems.
happiness.
om
Thanks again and I'm pretty sure I have the feature you mentioned or some aspects of it as I specifically recall seeing a prompt that allowed me to adjust the sampling rate, I just don't recall where.
I'm definitely going to investigate the laptop purchase further as it relates to compatibility and feel I have probably already encountered the thread you linked to during an earlier search to address the challenges here which were really growing pains associated with finally moving toward proper setup and use of the program by interfacing with a mixer.
I'm really looking forward to the journey into the next level.
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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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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