|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728
Journeyman
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728 |
This song was created using BIAB C.Eagles2 Contemporary from SD#23 at 134 bpm. BIAB tracks were imported into Cubase and converted to audio. For the intro, the BIAB synth pad track was faded in solo, along with the fingerpicked Ovation Elite plugged straight into the board. The tremolo guitar is a Fender Subsonic Telecaster; this guitar track was duped and then one copy "moved" slightly ( about 10 ms ) to create a true delay, and then each track panned hard left and right. A cool little trick I stole from another engineer pal. Very phat result. Great trick for phattening a vocal too! Ghostly distortion lead at the end of the song is a Fender Am. Std Strat thru a POD and into the board. All vocal parts are actual recordings into Cubase. No harmony machines or VSTs. SONG LINK: Faithless Heart (MP3) LYRICS LINK: Faithless Heart (DOC)Enjoy,  Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109 |
Bob,
every now and then somebody joins the forum and posts songs that everybody likes. You are one of those people. I appreciate your musical sensibilities and the descriptions you give about how you achieved the results you are sharing. I am very glad you joined the forum. I'm inspired by the things you are doing with PGMusic products.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 589
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 589 |
excellent.Have you thought about putting a harmony (just a single voice)to the second verse I could hear it in my head but even still a real nice song sung well.Oh! and really well thought out lyrics.Cheers Frankie
AMD Athlon 7550 dual core
processor 2.51 ghz
1 87 gb ram
windows 7 Ultimate
yamaha rev 500 effects
tacam DP-24 DAW
Samson Resolv NF monitors
Yamaha PSR-620 Keyboard
Fender semi accoustic guitar
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 613
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 613 |
Well jeez, another outstanding project here! I absolutely love the tele track, great tone, tasty licks. A very nice song as well. Sorta reminds me of "Cherokee Fiddle" or "Rose of Cimmaron", and once again at times I'd swear it was Michael Martin Murphy singing!  The more I hear of your stuff, the more I'm inspired! I do think the ghostly strat at the end could be a little more up front.  Great Job, Greg
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 148
Apprentice
|
|
Apprentice
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 148 |
Bob
Excellent!!!!
This is my kind of music. Fantastic.
Jan
JROM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728 |
Quote:
Bob,
every now and then somebody joins the forum and posts songs that everybody likes. You are one of those people. I appreciate your musical sensibilities and the descriptions you give about how you achieved the results you are sharing. I am very glad you joined the forum. I'm inspired by the things you are doing with PGMusic products.
Geeeze Pat...  what a nice comment. I don't know how to respond, except to say I love to share music and tecniques and also learn from other musicians. This is such a tough business you have to take your pleasure wherever you can, and I can't think of a better way than interacting with peers. A compliment from a fan is nice, but a compliment from a fellow musician is priceless.
Thanks,
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728 |
Quote:
Well jeez, another outstanding project here! I absolutely love the tele track, great tone, tasty licks.
A very nice song as well. Sorta reminds me of "Cherokee Fiddle" or "Rose of Cimmaron", and once again at times I'd swear it was Michael Martin Murphy singing!
The more I hear of your stuff, the more I'm inspired!
I do think the ghostly strat at the end could be a little more up front.
Great Job,
Greg
Hey Greg...thank you so much. Glad you liked it. Here's a secret about the "ghostly" Strat track...the playing wasn't all that good (someone I brought in) and I had to chop it up and edit it to get it to work. So I sort of burried it in the mix. Actully the parts I kept were fairly well done and could have come up a bit. Don't tell anyone! 
Oh yea...and Michael said "Thanks" for the favorable comparison to me. LOL
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728 |
Quote:
excellent.Have you thought about putting a harmony (just a single voice)to the second verse I could hear it in my head but even still a real nice song sung well.Oh! and really well thought out lyrics.Cheers Frankie
Hey Frankie...Thank you. I never thought of a harmony on the second verse. But as I'm listening now it seems like the perfect edit to an important verse. I'll play around with it and see what happens.
Cheers for my men....beer for my horses,
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728 |
Quote:
Bob
Excellent!!!!
This is my kind of music. Fantastic.
Jan
OK, Jan...now this is "cheating music" so are you sure you wanna claim it? Alright, then, just be discreet!
And thanks for the nice comments. Pleased you enjoyed it.
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,515
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,515 |
Quote:
Bob,
every now and then somebody joins the forum and posts songs that everybody likes. You are one of those people. I appreciate your musical sensibilities and the descriptions you give about how you achieved the results you are sharing. I am very glad you joined the forum. I'm inspired by the things you are doing with PGMusic products.
I couldn't agree more!
Great vocals, backing tracks and mix.
The bumper sticker said "I'm a veterinarian, therefore I can drive like an animal".
Suddenly I realized how many proctologists are on the road.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,486
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,486 |
Hi Bob, I really enjoyed this one. There's no doubt about it, you continue to the raise bar on what BIAB/RB can do! Your work is incredibly impressive Regards, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728 |
Mario & Noel...thank you so much. I'm really glad you enjoyed the song. Hope I'm including enough info about how we produce some of these projects. BIAB is at the core of each song even during the initial creative process, before we lay down the first track. From there it can go anywhere. But one thing has become clear. It's totally possible to create a full album of original professional quality material using BIAB, with or without RT/RD, add your vocals and instrumentation and master it for duplication without much outside input or extensive, prohibitive commercial studio cost. BIAB has singlehandedly engendered a paradigm shift in music production that meets and exceeds current music industry challenges, both financial and otherwise. It's become a very tough business in which to make money. I'm just amazed at how seemingly few people/musicians know about BIAB. For my part, I tell every musician, singer/songwriter I know about it. Hope it helps. Thanks for listening, Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 613
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 613 |
Quote:
BIAB has singlehandedly engendered a paradigm shift in music production that meets and exceeds current music industry challenges, both financial and otherwise. It's become a very tough business in which to make money. I'm just amazed at how seemingly few people/musicians know about BIAB. For my part, I tell every musician, singer/songwriter I know about it. Hope it helps.
Bob,
I couldn't agree more with this statement! It's a blessing to me that I can now finally afford to record songs that I wrote 20+ years ago, plus it's giving me inspiration as well as letting me use new techniques to expand my songwriting! COOL STUFF!
Thanks PG Music!
Greg
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728 |
Greg...man, do I know what you mean!! My first original album recorded at Colorado Sound (Westminster, CO) cost over $21,000 to produce. And even though I had a well-known producer with a track record and a veritable "who's who" of studio musicians, I had no idea how the songs would turn out until the project was over. With BIAB, I know, and can show a client, what a fairly close final version of a song might sound like. This saves TONS of time and money when creating original music, and the final product is always something the client had envisioned. Of course there's more to producing a new song, and my job as producer is to provide logistical support and bring in pro sidemen to add a polished sound, as well as to recommend song structure options, such as modulation or a bridge etc., but BIAB helps put us on the right track from the start. I wonder sometimes if the folks at PGM really realize what a boon to songwriters (and producers) this software has become. Also, singer/songwriters who are interested in selling there songs to TV/movies, LA, NY, or Nashville can join TAXI.com and use BIAB as the perfect showcase for their submissions. How much easier could it get?? Now you can concentrate all your efforts on writing a great song, knowing that when you're done, you can producer it, and get it out to the market or in the hands of fans/friends with little or no production cost. Thanks for listening, Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 193
Apprentice
|
|
Apprentice
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 193 |
Bob, I really enjoy your music. I like to hear about the little tricks that you use to get the songs to sound the way they do. Thank you and please don't stop!
Steve
Steve
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728 |
Hi Steve...thank you so much. Hope the little tips help. Did you ever get your mastering process setup?
Thanks for listening,
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 996
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 996 |
Had me thinking of Chris Isaak. Must be that twangy guitar and all those minor chords. (Chris will be thrilled to hear that!)
Anyway, I loved it.
Can’t really see how this could be improved, other than by recording another tune in a similar vein!
Thanks for the dly tip too, Bob.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728 |
Quote:
Had me thinking of Chris Isaak. Must be that twangy guitar and all those minor chords. (Chris will be thrilled to hear that!)
Anyway, I loved it.
Can’t really see how this could be improved, other than by recording another tune in a similar vein!
Thanks for the dly tip too, Bob.
WOW...Marc! I'm all "twangy" inside from your wonderful comments. People are always comparing Chris Issak to me. I'm sure he's honored.
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,055
Productor Musical
|
|
Productor Musical
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,055 |
Bob, I just can say you: Amazing!! . A dose of superb well produced music. Song and voices grab atention and emotions, I love guitars there, Tele is fantastic sounded, acoustic faultlessly played and impeccable. Voices...warm and natural. Good tricks on Cub by the way!. I sometimes use the delay trick, the key is to make a "mono" center test in order the sound stay defined and clear from monophonic sources...and you did!. About distortion solo I think that should be a little more toward to center in mix space, but as you said..Ghostly. Thanks for sharing a great work and by demonstrate how PGMusic BIAB can rule in talented hands.
Carlos
Gabriel Arellano,
Nucleox Music
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 728 |
Quote:
Bob, I just can say you: Amazing!! . A dose of superb well produced music. Song and voices grab atention and emotions, I love guitars there, Tele is fantastic sounded, acoustic faultlessly played and impeccable. Voices...warm and natural. Good tricks on Cub by the way!. I sometimes use the delay trick, the key is to make a "mono" center test in order the sound stay defined and clear from monophonic sources...and you did!. About distortion solo I think that should be a little more toward to center in mix space, but as you said..Ghostly. Thanks for sharing a great work and by demonstrate how PGMusic BIAB can rule in talented hands.
Carlos
Hey Carlos...thank you so much. So glad you enjoyed our song.
Thanks for listening,
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® users: Build 904 now available!
If you're already using Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, make sure to grab the latest update! Build 904 is now available for download and includes the newest additions and enhancements from our team.
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® users: Build 1237 is now available!
Already a Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows user? Stay up to date and download the build 1237 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.
PowerTracks Pro 2026 for Windows is Here!
PowerTracks 2026 is here—bringing powerful new enhancements designed to make your production workflow faster, smoother, and more intuitive than ever.
The enhanced Mixer now shows Track Type and Instrument icons for instant track recognition, while a new grid option simplifies editing views. Non-floating windows adopt a modern title bar style, replacing the legacy blue bar.
The Master Volume is now applied at the end of the audio chain for consistent levels and full-signal master effects.
Tablature now includes a “Save bends when saving XML” option for improved compatibility with PG Music tools. Plus, you can instantly match all track heights with a simple Ctrl-release after resizing, and Add2 chords from MGU/SGU files are now fully supported... and more!
Get started today—first-time packages start at just $49.
Already using PowerTracks Pro Audio? Upgrade for as little as $29 and enjoy the latest improvements!
Order now!
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,042
Posts799,257
Members40,015
| |
Most Online44,367
Mar 4th, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean