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Re: Complete Install On A New Machine Jim Fogle 1 minute ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box Wishlist Jump to new postsJump to new posts
+1 to the idea of having the Download Manager automatically list, allow me to select for download and then select for install all the program and content files I've acquired in my PG MUSIC account.
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Re: Clear bar settings Noel96 30 minutes ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Glad to help smile When you are satisfied that everything works okay, would you mind clicking on "Resolved" in your original post? This helps other users identify those posts that were solved and might help them.
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Re: You had to know this was coming. dcuny 31 minutes ago Forum: Songwriting Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Guitarhacker
[And no, this is the exact forum this post needs to be in. The topic is writing songs using AI assistance, and how that's being done by professional songwriters in Nashville. It has nothing to do with production and everything to do with writing. And then you close by saying you sincerely wish you had Suno back in the day when you were trying to get a cut while you were in Nashville. I'm puzzled. Are you still adamant about not using it or are you considering going to the dark side
I believe floyd jane was focusing on Suno for creating pro-level demos, which is what most of the people in the article are doing. Songs they had written themselves, with lyrics the had written themselves, and then quickly create pro-level demos of. Speaking for myself, I'm on this forum to not only share music, but see what people can do with BiaB. It's fine if people want to use other tools, but I don't think this is the forum to do that in. YMMV.
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When You're Off Your Face Knee Wobbler 39 minutes ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hello Boxers, My latest offering is a reworked song using BIAB. I had recorded this before purchasing BIAB, just using Cakewalk June 2025. So i've taken advantage of the December BIAB discounts and gone Ultrapak. Man, they're big download files!! The downloading wasn't so bad, but the install took several days. I'm not on the latest laptop, and I had to install them to an external hard drive, otherwise my internal hard drive would have maxed out. So it's a little slower using the external drive, but it works and I now have so much more content to choose from....so I thought I'd try it out with this number. I've linked both the original version and the reworked version in Soundcloud. Don't feel obligated to listen to both, but if you want to hear the difference by all means do so. I think the redux version is a better mix, the bass in the original is a little full on, all instruments in the original, other than drums, were played by me which explains the bass!! I've also linked the video, I've just added the new audio and not done anything to the video. I can't remember what guitars I used with the original, but I was really pleased with how the "off the cuff" solo turned out. The BIAB style is SEETHE. It's an okay song.....no great insights into the human condition here!! Hope you like it. https://soundcloud.com/lee-brown-75/when-youre-off-your-face-redux?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=b06dc2f3ed974ae9bacbf90a4b394a21 https://soundcloud.com/lee-brown-75/when-youre-off-your-face?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=f05897ea54f5455a8b9c95defd0f7cd8
WHEN YOU’RE OFF YOUR FACE INTRO: G#m / / / x x x x G#m / / / x x x x …using? …losing G#m / / / x x x x G#m / / / x x x x …abusing. …hmmm. VERSE 1 G#m C#m G#m You, you, you, you use it. I said you, you, you you abuse it. D#m C#m D#m C#m You’re telling me you didn’t choose it. I’m trying not to lose it…. G#m tacet ..and let it go. BREAK G#m / / / x x x x G#m / / / x x x x …using? …losing G#m / / / x x x x G#m / / / x x x x …abusing. …hmmm. VERSE 2 G#m C#m G#m You, you, you, you ain’t in the mix. I, I, I, ain’t gonna getcha no fix. D#m C#m D#m C#m So if your nerves are a jumpin’, and your head is a thumpin’…. G#m tacet ..you’re hittin’ the skids. CHORUS Bsus2 E Eadd2 Takes you to your happy place. Bsus2 E Eadd2 Where your mind don’t race. C#m E Eadd2 Time stands still when you’re off your face. C#m F# F# Coming down to a fall from grace. BREAK G#m / / / x x x x G#m / / / x x x x …using? …losing G#m / / / x x x x G#m / / / x x x x …abusing. …hmmm. VERSE 3 G#m You, you, you, know what I’m talking about. C#m G#m I, I, I, ain’t gonna scream and shout. D#m C#m But if you’ve got an itchy finger, D#m C#m G#m tacet You’re gonna have to figure…. ..your own way out. CHORUS Bsus2 E Eadd2 Takes you to your happy place. Bsus2 E Eadd2 Where your mind don’t race. C#m E Eadd2 Time stands still when you’re off your face. C#m F# F# Coming down to a fall from grace. INSTRUMENTAL over CHORUS OUTRO G#m / / / G#m / / / G#m / / / G#m / / / ….using? ….you’re losing. G#m / / / G#m / / / G#m / / / G#m / / / ….using? ….you’re losing. x x x x x x x x x x x x x tacet x x
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Re: This Is Your Brain on Music dcuny 1 hour ago Forum: Off-Topic Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Bass Thumper
Overtones (or higher harmonics) is what so many of us enjoy about the sound of musical instruments. Sure, pure tones as produced by synths are nice and have their place. But when even a single note is played on an instrument its overtones define the "color" or timbre of that instrument. The sweet metallic sound of a muted trumpet or the bow drawn across a string of a cello produce a series of harmonics specific to that instrument. I'm sure instrument designers have understood this for centuries.
Yes, you can use and Fourier Transform to show the harmonic makeup of instrument timbre. But I doubt that "instrument designers have understood this for centuries" helped in the design of instrument. Rather, it was the general guidelines of mechanics, such as the type of bore (cylindrical vs. conical) and instrument materials that guided designers. Additionally, most changes to instruments were incremental changes, such as the Boehm fingering system, which built on other similar developments. Even the saxophone was an extension of prior designs. But that's not what I was talking about. I was addressing that question you had about the perception of consonance and dissonance - especially in the pentatonic scale - and what the basis was. The properties of the overtone series of come from physics, as does how our hearing works. They are inextricably linked together. The fact that melodic and harmonic systems have been developed that match properties of these overtone ([i]i.e.[i] being able to come up with a measure of harmonic consonance using the series) as well as being able to fill in the scale via the Circle of Fifths makes - to my mind, anyway - a compelling argument that this isn't something that's based in neurology.
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Re: An Interesting Conversation MarioD 1 hour ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Originally Posted by Bass Thumper
Originally Posted by MarioD
One question Bass Thumper, who defines Edge?
That's slam dunk easy to answer . . . PGMusic.
I totally disagree. I don't think anyone or any company can universally define edge in music. Is it the groove? The lead instrument? The chord progression? A great bass line? Is edge the same for jazz as for blues, new age, ambient, country. folk, etc? IMHO Edge is to generic of a term for music. I think the way PGM does it now with listing a song title and have BiaB select styles is the way to go. But as I and many others have said improvements must be made in that area. YMMV
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Re: RIDING THE LANDSLIDE P Glaser 1 hour ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Torrey. Very nicely done. I like the lyrics and the vocals. Great guitar work. Thanks for posting this.
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Re: Venus Twinkles [Lady of Love] ~ Lucy vocals WaoBand Yesterday at 11:57 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by TuneMonger
The vocal wasn't all that exciting, but it helped to frame your instrumental parts and really breathe some life into them. So it was worthwhile overall and really helped to me to appreciate what you were doing here musically. Enjoyed it.
Thanks for listening and responding, TM.
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Re: Sleigh Ride To Your Galaxy WaoBand Yesterday at 11:38 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Excellent Xmas exposition! Totally love the electric guitars in this.
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Shadows of the Past (original instrumental jazz) casteelmotown Yesterday at 11:09 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Here's another original - Shadows of the Past. Style is instrumental jazz -- somewhat in the smooth jazz vein. BIAB was utilized for bass, drums, guitars, and soprano sax solos. I played all the keyboard parts (piano. Rhodes, pads). BIAB style: _EPJZPO2 (Cool Jazz Pop Quintet w/ Electric Piano). Final edits and mix were done in my DAW (Reaper). Hope you enjoy!
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Re: Rope From Heaven fgrittner Yesterday at 11:09 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by WaoBand
Lovely song and production. Cool use of the B3 and the Synth Pad for atmosphere. Great vocals, too.. I don't agree with the top 2 criticisms as I thought the mix amd arrangement were excellent.
Thanks. I don't worry about criticisms, as everyone hears things differently.
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Wine Dark Sea fgrittner Yesterday at 10:57 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Here is the last song I will post from the Drive Lonesome album and probably the last song I will post on this forum. I do appreciate the comments from a group of posters over the years. I don't have much to add over the 50 years of songwriting. Time to move on. https://fredgrittner.bandcamp.com/track/wine-dark-sea Wine Dark Sea My dreams got busted They can’t be trusted For anything No contemplation No new sensation Makes me sing For too long I was exiled I’m back where I should be Your heart has been my harbor From this wine dark sea The wind is forlorn Laments its first born Day and night She seeks a reason Now out of season Black and white She knows my name is written On charred and bleached debris Your heart has been my harbor From this wine dark sea Webs I weaved were countless I spun them everyday Am I trying to lure another Well, who am I to say I was humbled When I stumbled Way down there I paid the price Paid it twice Paid my share So many pointless questions To be or not to be Your heart has been my harbor From this wine dark sea The ancient bell Aches and swells When it tolls Its task is clear Ring far and near For all lost souls It could be speculation It hasn’t tolled for me Your heart has been my harbor From this wine dark sea RealTracks in style: 3123:Bass, Acoustic, Pop8thsSteady Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 2195:Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm CoolJazzPopHeld Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 3724:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopIndieSteady8thsBrent Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 3911:Guitar, Nylon, Fingerpicking SongwriterAlternating8sDADGAD Ev 075 RealTracks in song: 3784:Synth, Rhythm MinimalHipHopGhostPads 095 RealTracks in style: 3329:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm LoungeFunkSwells Ev16 080 RealDrums in Style: AmericanaSlowRockFred^1-a:Sidestick ,HiHat , b:Ride ,Snare
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Re: Advisability of using a blank style and building a band? DC Ron Yesterday at 10:52 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Noel's description of narrowing down the styles is exactly what I use as well. Noel does indeed ROCK big time...
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Re: Mississippi Mud (instrumental song) Moonbeam9067 Yesterday at 10:28 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Man, that had me boppin' !
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Re: Gravity WaoBand Yesterday at 10:00 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
The excellent song theme immediately reminded me of my personal adage #53: "As gravity is the medium of light, love is the medium of gnosis." I like everything abut this song, the band, arrangement, mix and production.
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Re: She'll Have Fries With That! (Fun Love Song WaoBand Yesterday at 09:20 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Great production on both songs. Enjoyed listening to both.
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Re: Pain and Heartache TuneMonger Yesterday at 09:03 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
We definitely get the Merseybeat vibe in the whole package. The lyric and band transported us in time … to a good place. Vocal … well as you alluded to not Beatlesesque but it did well grab the vibe. J&B
Thanks for mentioning the write, that's always important to me. Yeah, I'm still bummed Suno couldn't give me a British voice. I'm gonna try again today with a new strategy.
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Re: Screaming Eagle TuneMonger Yesterday at 08:31 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Scott, I've lost two brothers so I know your pain. One of them was a motorcycle hill climbing champion. A fine tribute you have here, I especially liked the synth effects, Sorry for your loss.
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Re: A Country Music Sampler - not just "that radio crap" MarioD Yesterday at 08:13 PM Forum: Songwriting Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Thanx Floyd for post this songs. Yes they are very good songs and yes there are a number of them on the Internet. The problem with looking for good country songs, old style country songs, rock songs, jazz songs, etc, is that you have to wade through a lot of, as Notes would say, "not for my ears" songs. I did enjoy each of these.
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Re: Down My Personal Hell B.D.Thomas Yesterday at 07:49 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
Beautiful and heart breaking. The synth voice sound emotionally authentic. Nicely done.
Thank you for your kind comment, Scott. Much appreciated smile
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Re: The day is breaking jannesan Yesterday at 06:26 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Very nice tribute to your wife. The band pleased my ears, all instruments support nicely your beautiful chord progression. The solo guitar works perfectly for the mood. Nice video too, there were some AI faces I have seen too often, but effects and things like the peacock and woman guitarist looked lovely. Janne
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Re: What is your update advice? UltraPak 2025 to 2026 via Upgrade or PlusPak Upgrade? Moonbeam9067 Yesterday at 06:19 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Hi MarioD. You can use an old HD in a new machine OR if you want an upgraded HD (perhaps to SSD) and one usually does, I use a cloning software to clone the old drive to a new one and then use that new cloned HD in the new computer. Now if your old computer was on say, Windows 10 and you cannot upgrade it to Windows 11 first (perhaps because of the MS restrictions on Win 11 compatible hardware) then it becomes a little more complicated. You might have to put a Win 10 clone into the new computer and then upgrade the OS to win 11. I have not had that experience because whenever I have cloned and moved, I am not changing OS version, but I suspect it can be done. Cloning software I have used has either been a utility included in a virus scan product or in a backup program product. (currently I am using Hasleo free backup software and I see that it does have a variety of cloning tools). One usually needs an external HD adapter into which to place the new internal HD so that the clone can take place from your Computer to this new HD. Then you just place the newly cloned HD (take it out of the external case and put it into the new computer) and boot. I just recently did this on a new computer. I hope some of these comments helped.
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Re: New GUI - Oh No !!! robertw Yesterday at 06:16 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows
They also need to have a choice of sample rate, add 48000 and 96000. There are many that would like something different from 44100.
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Re: Zona Norte, Xmas Eve (Two versions) jannesan Yesterday at 06:09 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I like the wistful mood with the help of the pleasant Latin groove. The piano and the bolero guitar are excellent BIAB track choices. Happy or dark lyrics, both work and tell the story from slightly different angles, in my mind the happy story comes first (dream) and then the dark one follows (fall back to reality). Everything sounds really smooth and I have nothing to complain about the Suno vocalists, they really fit into your soundscape, vision implemented coherently. Janne
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The Wild Rover (trad.) Brno Yesterday at 06:06 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
https://soundcloud.com/esa-blomberg/the-wild-rover-trad?si=17a91fcb7c344cd49e1a71729bb7b7e4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing The Wild Rover is a very popular and well-travelled folk song. Many territories have laid claim to having the original version. In my version I sing and play banjos (Tenor and Plectrum), mandolins (Napolitan and Octave) and guitar as well as virtual (Komplete Kontrol) Uillean Pipes. I produced this at my home with Band in a Box and Reaper. ****** Song Summary ************* Key=C , Tempo 180, Length (m:s)=3:09 Style is _POPRWLZ.STY (Modern Radio Rock) MelodyCustom Synth is 079 - Tin Whistle, Low, Celtic Folk [SN0704] RealTracks used: RealTracks in style: 1192:Bass, Electric, PopRockWaltz Ev 140 RealDrums in style:RockModernWaltz^2-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride, Busy Kick + rhythm accordion
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Mac 2025 Special Upgrade Offers Extended Until August 15th!

It's not too late to upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® and save! We've extended our special until August 15, 2025!

We've added many major new features to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, including advanced AI tools like the amazing BB Stem Splitter and AI Lyrics Generator, as well as VST3 plugin support, and Equalize Temp. Plus, there’s a new one-stop MIDI Patches Picker with over 1,100 MIDI patches to choose from, all neatly categorized by GM numbers. The MultiPicker Library is enhanced with tabs for the SongPicker, MIDI Patch Picker, Chord Builder, AI Lyrics Generator, and Song Titles Browser, and the tabs are organized into logical groups. The Audiophile Edition is enhanced with FLAC files , which are 60% smaller than AIFF files while maintaining identical audio quality, and now ships on a fast 1TB SSD, and much more!

Check out all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® here:

Purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac during our special to save up to 50% off your upgrade purchase and receive a FREE BONUS PAK of amazing new Add-ons. These include the 2025 RealCombos Booster PAK, Look Ma! More MIDI 13: Country & Americana, Instrumental Studies Set 22: 2-Hand Piano Soloing - Rhythm Changes, MIDI SuperTracks Set 44: Jazz Piano, Artist Performance Set 17: Songs with Vocals 7, Playable RealTracks Set 4, RealDrums Stems Set 7: Jazz with Mike Clark, and more!

Upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for just $49 and add 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and 20 RealStyles, FLAC Files for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks, Look Ma! More MIDI 14: SynthMaster, MIDI SuperTracks Set 45: More SynthMaster, Artist Performance Set 18: Songs with Vocals 8, and RealDrums Stems Set 8: Pop, Funk & More with Jerry Roe.
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs!

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