|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: May 2025
Posts: 1
Newbie
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: May 2025
Posts: 1 |
Hi All, My first version of BB was the 2010-5 version (I know!). Loved the product, but stopped music altogether until recently. I am back and am getting involved with praise and worship in a local church. Before investing in the latest update, I wish to activate this version again; to get going again. I got it fired up, but it sounds 'tinny'/MIDI-ish. Well, admittedly, I started out with a MIDI track. Please advise on:
1. Technical specs (bear in mind that I may make the investment for ghe 2025 version)
2. In the meantime, some basic steps to get back in to the swing of things, as it were
Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 26,949
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 26,949 |
That will be a large jump in features but you should still feel comfortable using BIAB 2025. A change in the appearance was made in 2018 but Ctrl+T will give you the same basic look you are used to.
First, though, are you trying to reinstall BIAB 2010 on the same computer from that time, or are you going to try to install BIAB 2010 on a newer computer? More detail would help. It’s likely you would not be happy with the performance of BIAB 2025 on a 2010-vintage computer.
BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 3,434
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 3,434 |
to the op. my advice is to read the bb manuals/faq's and watch the pg vids on this pg site and you tube so as to do your assessment. also read these tips re music production on a pc old or new. https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=795663#Post795663there are many other tips in the pg tips forum. eg list of sound interfaces that people use etc etc. om
Last edited by justanoldmuso; 05/25/25 05:11 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.)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 10,248
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 10,248 |
Welcome back.
If you use a MIDI style and or midi tracks you can expect it to song "thin", or, midi sounding...... I haven't used any of the midi styles in a very long time, preferring instead to use the real tracks. Real track quality is absolutely amazing.
Essentially, the program has the same general GUI format. There's a bunch of new features and a ton of new styles and real tracks. You will like it a lot. There's not going to be a big learning curve to getting restarted. Just jump in.
You shouldn't need to reactivate your older version. It should run just fine assuming the computer is compatible. OS/specs, 32 or 64 bit. You know, all the tech stuff. The new version is compatible with all the 64 bit Windows OS on any modern machine. I think it might also have a 32 bit installer, I don't recall. That info should be in the adverts and specs on the PG site. Definitely go 64 bit if it's a choice you have.
I always advise people to go as far up the version list as they can afford.
Again, welcome back. Jump on in.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 2,104
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 2,104 |
Midi sound quality depends on the soft synth you are using. If you are using the Microsoft default it will sound a bit ropey and you would get better sound with another synth. Sadly the TTS1 is not available as a free download any more but if you buy BIAB 2025 you will get - I think - VSTSynthFont free which with a decent GM sound font like Timbres of Heaven will sound much better.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,681
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,681 |
You don't say what your platform, Mac or Windows. The reason I bring this up is that, while the Win version is out, BIAB 2025 for Mac has not been announced yet.
BIAB 2024 Audiophile Mac
24Core/60CoreGPU M2 MacStudioUltra/8TB/192GB Sequoia, M1 MBAir, 2012 MBP
Digital Performer11, LogicPro, Finale27/Dorico/Encore/SmartScorePro64/Notion6 /Overture5
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 Italian Version is Here!
Cari amici
È stata aggerate la versione in Italiano del programma più amato dagli appassionati di musica, il nostro Band-in-a-Box.
Questo è il link alla nuova versione 2025.
Di seguito i link per scaricare il pacchetti di lingua italiana aggiornati per Band-in-a-Box e RealBand, anche per chi avesse già comprato la nuova versione in inglese.
Band-in-a-Box 2025 - Italiano
RealBand 2025 - Italiano
Band-in-a-Box 2025 French Version is Here!
Bonjour à tous,
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
Le téléchargement se fait à partir du site PG Music
Pour ceux qui auraient déjà acheté la version 2025 de Band-in-a-Box (et qui donc ont une version anglaise), il est possible de "franciser" cette version avec les patchs suivants:
BIAB 2025 - francisation
RealBand 2025 - francisation
Voilà, enjoy!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 German Version is Here!
Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!
Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.
Stay up to date—get the latest update now!
Update to RealBand® 2025 Build 5 Windows Today!
Already using RealBand® 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 5 now from our Support Page to ensure you have the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.
Get the latest update today!
PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 for Windows is Here!
PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 is here! This new version introduces many features, including VST3 support, the ability to load or import a .FLAC file, a reset option for track height in the Tracks window, a taller Timeline on the Notation window toolbar, new freeze buttons in the Tracks window, three toolbar modes (two rows, single row, and none), the improved Select Patch dialog with text-based search and numeric patch display, a new button in the DirectX/VST window to copy an effects group, and more!
First-time packages start at only $49. Already a PowerTracks Pro Audio user? Upgrade for as little as $29!
www.pgmusic.com/powertracks.htm
Video: Summary of the New Band-in-a-Box® App for iOS®
Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new Band-in-a-Box® app for iOS®! Designed for musicians, singer-songwriters, and educators, this powerful tool lets you create, play, and transfer songs effortlessly on your iPhone® or iPad®—anytime, anywhere.
Band-in-a-Box® for iOS® :Summary video.
Check out the forum post for more information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums58
Topics84,123
Posts775,065
Members39,563
| |
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There are no members with birthdays on this day. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean