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Hi B.D.! I agree - there aren’t enough good 3/4 RealStyles, but you did well to create yours! Loved the video as well. Andrew Thank you for your kind comment, Andrew. Much appreciated ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Ahhh! Mean and moody. I like that. Everything works. Great mix. Vic
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Bob, great groove on this one Super use of the synth vocal Loved that harp Super mix Loved it
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Nice changeup Mario. Very cool playful tune. Really well done Thanx Scott for listening and commenting on my little song. I appreciate it.
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Thanks, Chris. That explains thing well. The easiest way to get a 2-bar pick-up that you need is to begin the song at bar 2 (not bar 1). 1) Set the first half of bar 1 to rest everything using Shots, Holds and Rests in Chord Options (Alt+F5 in Windows or right click on the chordsheet and select it). You can also simply type C. on the chordsheet. The C chord won't play because the period after it tells the chord to rest. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=32306&filename=Chord Options 2026.jpg) 2) Enter the G7 chord on beat 3 of bar 1. 3) You might also try clicking on the number 2 in bar 2 to add a part marker. This will tell BIAB to add a drum break before bar 2. (If you want to remove the part marker, just keep clicking the mouse on it until it returns to its non-partmarker state. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=32307&filename=2-beat pick in accomp.jpg) 3) Generate the the song for the settings to be updated in the instrumental playback. --Noel ★ my latest song using BIAB and Synth V: A World Of Wonder
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I started learning how to use a DAW more intently about 5 years ago and have moved between Cakewalk by Bandlab - Cakewalk Sonar - Reaper. I recently ditched Cakewalk because all their previous core plugins disappeared - it might be an issue at my end, but I am highly suspicious that I am being moved from their free tier into a subscription. Being a retiree, I am on a tight budget, so these were a good fit. As I’ve gone in deeper, I am finding Reaper has a lot of standard plugins that I don’t need to buy elsewhere - not sure if they’re top shelf quality but they do the job for me … Andrew, I don't know if you've discovered Kenny Gioia yet or not. He has an amazing understanding of Reaper and a tonne of videos that explains his understanding. I use Reaper and find it excellent to work with. https://www.youtube.com/@REAPERMania/featured --Noel
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will not make a bad recording sound good. ...and will not make a good recording sound better. So whats the point?  That was exactly my conclusion to this.
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Herb, This sounds great me. Everything is mixed nicely and I can hear it all. Bob Thanks Bob..... !!
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Love this song Janice, bud and Peter. Beautiful lyric and vocals. The harp was a really nice touch. Boy Peter did some very impressive picking for the genre. Very versatile and talented guitar player. Super production, mix and master. All the small farms sites in the prairies are long abandoned. The land has been picked up by large farming operations. The houses and barns have blacken and most have some serious leans to them.
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Very pretty song Chay. Lovely peaceful melody. Really enjoyed the listen...
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Awesome tune. Riding motorcycles was a big part of my teens. I remember those bikes. I had a 250 Yahama. Which was a good size bike in 1967. Loved this
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Thanks Donny, Dave, Scott, Laurent, Brno and David for checking out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated
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What a great idea for a song! I think MOST of us here can relate strongly to this. Dave was on fire. I wondered about Vic's comment. It sounds like your vocal chain has changed, maybe not for the better. Well, you'll have another song out soon and we can compare. Great work!
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Thank you J&B. I suppose there are different areas of blues like there are different areas in every genre. The type I hear around my local venues are mostly the 12 bar, rock. I find that too samey to hold my attention. I need to hear imaginative lyrics and a melody. Before I recorded this I did wonder how Janice would handle it. Vic
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Reinstalling the PG DirectX Plugins will probably fix it. You can find the installer in the bb folder: C:\bb\Data\Installers\pgdx_plug_64bit_2_0_0.exe The plugins (64bit) are installed here: C:\Program Files\PowerTracks DirectX Plugins To specifically restore the default PG presets you could run, this (but shouldn't be necessary) C:\Program Files\PowerTracks DirectX Plugins\Save-Restore Presets\RestorePGPluginPresets.exe
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+1. It is very hard to understand why they have left a significant issue like this for so long. Especially when being able to find what you are looking for in the database is key to to the whole application ie to be able to use all the contents. What is the point of all those styles and RT/RDs if it is impossible to find and effectively navigate through them. I can't see why this suggestion should be especially difficult to implement, it ought to be basic, it is the normal way to do it. (I think they also need to include the instruments RT/RDs information and maybe also some other information that are currently only available in the Memo. If so one could also apply the Hierarchical Nested sorting from an instrument starting point eg RD or RT).
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Hi Tony, Thanks for the update! I will mark this subject resolved. Best, Catherine
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Depending on the Keyboard you have, it may have a built in audio player. My inexpensive Yamaha PSR s670 has both a built in Midi player and an a separate audio player. They can play from internal memory or flash drive memory. The transport controls, file selection and mixer are all right on the keyboard. You may have a free player that requires no external jacks or batteries. Charlie, I had not thought of this option, nice piece of thinking. It so turns out that my arranger keyboard does have a built-in MP3 Player that you can route to various outputs. So technically, this is an option. My keyboard player is a bit overwhelmed with the capability of this keyboard and I'd rather place this added burden on myself rather than her. When I think of the workflow and the possible routing complexities of her configuring and playing the keyboard while managing the routing of the playlist, I can foresee problems. But this was a good idea nonetheless. So far, a small, single-purpose, media player that I would manage seems to make most sense.
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“I saw them digging a hole
Digging it for me
Their clever plans were paper-thin
A handbook of hypocrisy” We much like a well done “connect your own dots” write and this is one. The intensity of the build is excellent. And the video depicts that intensity very well. Your vocals sound great. The orchestra bits are very effective. We love the open mix and dynamics. The soundstage on our Kalis is great. We enjoyed our view of you at the video end. 😊 Enjoyed it! J&B
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I believe you are looking for Chord Track / Output chords menu. There are many scenarios how your SD can be set up, but look into BIAB's Preferences >Output Chords. You will likely need to know what range your SD accepts chord data, also what types of chords SD accepts. Options are there.
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Just a note about plugins for power tracks and real band. Lurkers might find this interesting also. If you go to PG tips forum I posted a whole bunch of plugins which can be used..some emulate outboard expensive units that we used to use big studios. Don't underestimate please because they are free there's some fabulous plugins. Om
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Marty, That is so kind and appreciated. Thank you from both of us. Bob
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Love when you guys post a new one. Or an old one made new. Real Good Music. Real Good. Music. Real. Good Music. Real. Good. Music. Love it. fj Hi floyd, I do have a new one in the works, but I want to get these old tunes done first. Normally I wouldn't post remixes, but in the case of these songs that are almost 10 years old, most of the people that hang out here now were not around for the original. Thanks for everything!
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Cool intro, reminds me of early punk times and Iggy Pop. The chorus is strong both melodically and chordwise and you sing its determined message convincingly - with authentic punk spirit  I like the selection of rock instruments, the soloist work really well and the arp guitar adds nice variation. Thanks Janne! ‘Authentic punk spirit’ - feels more like imposter syndrome to me! 🥹 Glad you liked the melody and chords. - it’s central for me. Thanks for listening! Andrew
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If it's showing up on 1233, I'm sure the problem must exist in 1224.
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