How did you get introduced to BIAB?

After many many searches for backing tracks on the internet one search brought me to this very forum. I asked a couple of questions and I believe it was Mac (go figure) who said he thought BIAB just might be just what I was looking for. Thanks again Mac!

After a long spell of just getting away from playing music I had the urge to get back in

What year/version was it?

I am thinking it was in 2004 and of course the current version at that time.

What kind of computer did you have at the time?

Old HP laptop that the company let me keep when I retired that same year. Hardly any memory and of course very slow processor.

Was it a successful experience right away?

A resounding yes! I downloaded the free trial version, worked out a few tunes as was thinking this is just what I am looking for, but didn't that Mac guy tell me that only a day or so ago. Of course I could not save my first arrangements using the trial version but I was hooked from day one.

Have you changed your gear to accommodate BIAB in any way?

Yes but just because of the software requiring more memory and speed.

Has BIAB influenced how/why you play music?

Yes it enabled me to do just what I wanted to do and that is work solo gigs.

Have you used it mostly for practice, performance, recording, instruction, other?

In the order of use . . .

#1. Performance
#2. Arranging/Practice
#3. Recording although very little as I only record samples for my website.

Any other observations not listed here?

Only wished I had met BIAB earlier in my life as not only is the product just what I was looking for but it has even made me a better all-round musician.