Originally Posted by AudioTrack
Yes, and that's exactly the problem that needs fixing, not running from. If all of the functionality worked seamlessly, correctly, properly, there would be no need to go to a DAW. The O/P's post clearly identifies items that need fixing. There should be no need to go to a DAW.

Bottom line: I would rather have these functions work properly inside BIAB instead of having to take the song into another product to get it to completed. And that's what the O/P has demonstrated needs to occur.
AudioTrack, Most of the Greatest Generation and the Silent Generation are long gone. And Baby Boomers are now dying off. BiaB must be made attractive to younger folks or it simply won’t survive. The competition in this space is fierce and young folks (and others) have little tolerance for clunky software. Developers around the world know this.

You say “If all of the functionality worked seamlessly, correctly, properly, there would be no need to go to a DAW.” I agree. But that is like saying if the world had no criminals there would be no need for jails.

Reality is we do need jails and many do need an (external) DAW. Six years ago I gave RealBand a good opportunity to meet my needs and it couldn’t. There are lengthy and detailed threads on this if you care to search for them. Time is a valuable commodity indeed and I can't waste mine on convoluted work-arounds and time consuming workflows.

Have you ever used a piece of well-design, consistent, user-friendly software? I have, and it’s a joy.

Despite evidence to the contrary, my bottom-line hope is that some serious software re-design is done to attract and retain those young folks. In the meantime, BiaB, Fender Studio Pro, my bass guitar and my arranger keyboard are a wonderful team.

And no, imho, we don’t need another 97 RealTracks in 2027 wink

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