Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 299
Apprentice
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 299 |
Howdy! I finished a song with 3 differant soloist parts. When I render to WAV, via DXI, the instruments change, and they all change to the same instrument. ??? Thanks, Walt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,831
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,831 |
Hi Walt,
Are these MIDI solos on the Soloist track?
Regards, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 299
Apprentice
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 299 |
Noel 96
Yes they are. I spent a couple hours last night changing midi setups, but it didn't change the WAV rendering at all. I have no idea if it's BIAB or my sound card.??? Without the "Soloist" it renders fine...!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,232
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,232 |
Quote:
Howdy! I finished a song with 3 differant soloist parts.
Best I understand (my experience) this can't be done in BIAB. Only one soloist will play on the soloist track. You can have them play at different bars, but only one player. Put soloists on other tracks or work this out in RB.
BIAB – 2025, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, 1TB WD Black NVMe SSD, 2TB WDC Blue SSD, 1TB WD Blue, 2 TB SK NVMe, 6 TB External, Motu Audio Express 6x6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,831
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,831 |
Hi Walt,
I'm going by memory here because I use BIAB 2010 these days. What I'd try is to use the Save + button and save the song with the patches that you've put in place. Then I'd render it to WAV. You can access the "Save with patches" button by clicking on the little down arrow on the far right of the tool bar and then select "Add or remove buttons". I'm pretty sure that what you want, can be done. This is because the solos are MIDI.
In my version, when I go to "Help >> Index" and type in "Save" it takes me to some information on "Save +".
Hope this helps, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,333
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,333 |
I'm still sure that each time a solo is generated the entire solo track gets erased and replaced. You should however be able to make a solo the length of the song in midi and press F5 and change the instrument. Mind you the notes were generated based on the range of the original target instrument, so if you used a clarinet which has a crazy range and then switched it to something else it might sound very odd, or very interesting. But to a purist he's gonna say, WOW an electric bass cannot play those notes! I might just try this...
John Conley Musica est vita
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 299
Apprentice
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 299 |
Suggestions failed...! I can change soloist, ( and John, the changes are certainley interesting ) but everytime I change to a differant instrument, and try that instrument, "save +, save soloist, render to WAV" (and thanks Noel for pointing that out to me), it always comes out with the same midi sounding guitar, not the sax I want...! I have 3 soloist parts, one, an 8 bar sax and the second is an 8 bar horn, the third I recorder a chromatic harmonica part. It isn't that the guitar soloist is bad, it's just that I want the sax and horn. (Something I don't understand) why is the saved and rendered soloist always the same guitar.??? Could this problem ( If it's a problem, not just that, that's the way it is ) be something other than with BIAB.??? I'm still open for any suggestions. Thanks a bunch to all of you. Walt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,333
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,333 |
Have you ensured that the track has no embedded patches that are over riding your patches? I think when you click render it redoes the soloist track. If you have a current version freeze the track first.
I'd be using the export to RealBand feature and finishing this there. You can have both open and cut and paste, put them on separate tracks. Should work even better...
John Conley Musica est vita
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,831
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,831 |
Walt, I think it's time to contact PGMusic's support. At the bottom of your posts in this thread, there's an envelope. Click on that, fill in an outline of your problem and make a note that detailed information is contained in this thread, and send the form to support@pgmusic.com. This will alert support to this thread and (a) they will know your problem and (b) they'll see all the suggestions (so you won't have to type it up all over again). Regards, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,232
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,232 |
Quote:
Suggestions failed...! I can change soloist, ( and John, the changes are certainley interesting ) but everytime I change to a differant instrument, and try that instrument, "save +, save soloist, render to WAV" (and thanks Noel for pointing that out to me), it always comes out with the same midi sounding guitar, not the sax I want...! I have 3 soloist parts, one, an 8 bar sax and the second is an 8 bar horn, the third I recorder a chromatic harmonica part. It isn't that the guitar soloist is bad, it's just that I want the sax and horn. (Something I don't understand) why is the saved and rendered soloist always the same guitar.??? Could this problem ( If it's a problem, not just that, that's the way it is ) be something other than with BIAB.??? I'm still open for any suggestions. Thanks a bunch to all of you. Walt
Send the file via PM to me or to one of these guys and we can see if we can duplicate. AS I mentioned you can't have multiple soloists, but this guitar thing is not normal.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,831
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,831 |
Hi Dan,
Realtracks don't allow for multiple soloists but Walt is working with midi. My experience is that multiple soloists usually work with midi.
Regards, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,232
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,232 |
Quote:
Dan,
Realtracks don't allow for multiple soloists but Walt is working with midi. My experience is that multiple soloists usually work with midi.
Regards, Noel
Just tested and yes once an all midi soloist is selected to play on the soloist track I can F5 to change the instrument (patch) at any bar, but the midi track will only play the notes generated for the initial "soloist" which was set at the beginning. You can't use the Soloist menu to select more than one from there. Is that what is being tried?
BIAB – 2025, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, 1TB WD Black NVMe SSD, 2TB WDC Blue SSD, 1TB WD Blue, 2 TB SK NVMe, 6 TB External, Motu Audio Express 6x6
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,831
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,831 |
Hi Dan,
Did you try selecting a range of bars with the mouse and then using "Custom.." to generate the solo just in that range of bars?
Regards, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,232
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,232 |
Quote:
Hi Dan,
Did you try selecting a range of bars with the mouse and then using "Custom.." to generate the solo just in that range of bars?
Regards, Noel
Ok, thats a new one for me, it seems to work as you suggest, but, I don't think I am hearing different stlyes of solo but rather just the midi instrument changing. Like what the F5 does. I will have to continue to check this out.
Thanks Noel
Back to the oritinal OP. I am hearing the soloist instruments that I select. No strange guitar playing.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 299
Apprentice
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 299 |
Noel, yes I did try selecting a range of bars with the mouse and then using "Custom.." to generate the solo just in that range of bars. It renders a solo part but not the instrument that I have selected. Thanks for the trys. Maybe we'll get it sooner or later...! Walt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502 |
Perhaps you are invoking a Soloist that sets its own instrument patch.
That can be edited from inside the Soloist window, if desired.
The BiaB FAQ page has info on how to get different instruments on the Soloist track for different choruses, check it out. Be advised that it is only for MIDI soloists.
--Mac
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac Videos
With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac, we’re rolling out a collection of brand-new videos on our YouTube channel. We’ll also keep this forum post updated so you can easily find all the latest videos in one convenient spot.
From overviews of new features and walkthroughs of the 202 new RealTracks, to highlights of XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAKs 18, the 2025 49-PAK, and in-depth tutorials — you’ll find everything you need to explore what’s new in Band-in-a-Box® 2025.
Reference this forum post for One-Stop Shopping of our Band-in-a-Box® 2025 Mac Videos — we’ll be adding more videos as they’re released!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac is here, packed with major new features and an incredible collection of available new content! This includes 202 RealTracks (in Sets 449-467), plus 20 bonus Unreleased RealTracks in the 2025 49-PAK. There are new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 4, two new sets of “RealDrums Stems,” XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAK 19, and more!
Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac with savings of up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special—available until July 31, 2025! Visit our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
2025 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some incredible Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Mac 2025 packages, but for even more Add-ons (including 20 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.
If you have any questions, feel free to connect with us directly—we’re here to help!
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!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums58
Topics84,299
Posts777,459
Members39,614
|
Most Online25,754 Jan 24th, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|