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Dan, I use Tonalic Pro. It is really good at rhythms parts guitars/bass and drums. The level of chord control is tighter than even micro chords. Its library is still limited compared to BIAB. However, If you are looking for more realistic lead parts, I find comping phrases together using BIAB plugin to generate 7 phrase tracks and then Comping the best of the lead phrases together in the DAW using the human ear to be the most effective way to get realistic solo parts down. The plugin has the ability to use different chords than the song, allowing drone pedal style leads or different chords that can create harmonies to the main progression. This works good for Lead guitar (electric or acoustic), saxophone and horn solos.
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Thank you all for your input. Kipp looks like a last resort. From what I see, it would probably mean all 6 T-joints would need replacing. 3D printing might work, but I'm sure how much stress the replacement would take. I'll never buy another Ultimate Support product again, either. If you want to get someone to buy your product, and you offer a lifetime guarantee to do just that, you should honor that guarantee, or else, your original offer is fraudulent. If you are willing to deceive a prospective customer that way, what other lies are you telling? If you meant 3 or 10 years, say so. If you say lifetime, mean it. I'm still alive and gigging, and hope to be so for at least another 20 years. This stand fits my needs perfectly and anything else I've researched could work, but not nearly as well. I did some research and found they are made of polycarbonate. I found some glue that is advertised for that and I'll give it a try. In the meantime I'll keep searching for replacements.
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I was interested in your app, so I clicked on your link to see what it was about. In that process, I thought of a few suggestions from the perspective of a "user" who has never laid eyes on your app (or any other "app" that installs in a browser). I'm using edge on a win 11 laptop, so that's the platform of the installation. I ran the install routine after determining that the install directions were just a little bit off. A complete computer illiterate (my spouse) would probably have given up. Here's my suggestion for a more clear install instructions (for Edge): 🪟 Windows Edge The app is the link [ https://chordbooklite.surge.sh/ ] to be pasted into your address bar if it doesn't already appear there. Open the app in Edge by pressing [ Enter ] Edge: click the ⋯ "menu" (three dots in the upper right) → "More Tools" > "Apps" → "Install this site as an app" Click Install and when finished, the app appears in your Start menu and taskbar ✅ (The "More Tools" submenu selection was missing in the instructions) The next thing I determined is that the songs listed were apparently only text with no actual pdf's or song files for testing. That kind of put the brakes on my testing plans for the app, since I'm not able to dig around for a pdf and matching mp3 to test with. It would be helpful if there were a link on your website for a few files to download for testing just to see and get a feel of how the program runs. One thing I did notice is that the error screen for a missing pdf file had dark red text on dark grey. That was almost impossible to read on my laptop. Also, there is a button in the upper left that says EXIT. I was seeking a way to return to the main screen and I debated if EXIT meant "close the program" or "return to previous", or whatever. After pressing EXIT I found that it was to return to previous. Perhaps BACK might be an alternative (thinking for my spouse) Finally, a YT video showing installation, using the app and the features would be extra slick. Kinda gives a jump-start on how to and what to do. Not criticizing at all, it sounds like a neat program. Your request was for input, so I hope this helps. BluegrassPicker
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Jeff, at the request of a user here, a year ago I tried extracting a bass line in each product. The sound of Studio One 7 Pro was ever so slightly better (fuller, fatter sounding). Since then both products upgraded. I just now installed my free upgrade of SMP 5. I’ll be giving it a whirl soon.
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This has a good Lucinda vibe but saying that, it also makes us think you’re like the Merle Haggard of folk-Americana. That may seem odd but we often feel like we’re part of your conversation in the song as we do with many of his tunes. Joliz’s bgv’s fits so well with the band’s rhythm and adds to the feeling of motion throughout the song. The sparse band is excellent support for your very engaging spoken vocal delivery. And the horns were a very nice addition. The video was excellent and the sepia FX was a great choice. Enjoyed it! J&B
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Great song, Izzy. I like the way you built up the tracks leading to the chorus. One small nit I have was the solo cuts out too abruptly, imho. It really is a small nit though. Vic
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A really beautiful, laid-back song that reminds me a little of Chris Rea. It would be great if you could write some lyrics and find a singer for it. The song deserves it  Thanks, Brian! I would so love to be doing vocal songs full time, plus due to the limitations of where I live it's now a few years since I last played guitar. I have oodles of songs from past years that I'd love to be doing in BiaB, both vocally and playing guitar, plus ideally I wish I could be recording in a studio.
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Beautiful song and production, Shigeki! I love the translation of the very poetic and intimate lyrics. A superb communication of love!
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There is something wrong with your setup. Not working for PG Music nor for Apple, I can't screen share to see what it is. I do notice that you state you're running over macOS 15.6.1. The current version of Sequoia is 15.7.7 and a whole lot of bugs have been squashed in the mean time. You have allowed BIAB access to the Microphone in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone, right? If you haven't, this explains the problem. All audio apps must allow this. When you double-click on an m4a file, it's the System that's playing back the audio, not BIAB. I have a Sequoia test Volume. Hooking up my 2023 BIAB Audiophile drive, my results were identical to my earlier Tahoe test: Everything works and auditioning Styles through the StylePicker resulted in the audio playing back as it should. I then connected the drive to my new M5 Air running Tahoe and got the same results—everything fine. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=32786&filename=Screenshot 2026-07-11 at 11.39.01 AM.png) ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=32784&filename=Screenshot 2026-07-11 at 11.11.26 AM.png) ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=32785&filename=Screenshot 2026-07-11 at 11.11.57 AM.png)
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Musically a great production and your vocals suit the 'nonsense' lyrics. In my early 20s I went through a period of writing 'nonsense' poetry, though it was more like surrealism. One poem is titled "Gentleness or The Wood To Wood Coast Turpentine of Palomino Spectroscope"!  Maybe I should compose an instrumental with the same title?!
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As Bob mentioned, the Swam trumpet is excellent, though so is all of your instrumentation!
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Beautiful piece of music. Perfect vocalist addition.
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Very nice production and instrumentation, plus you have great chorus re the chord structure: very simple and effective!. I do see the world as we know it not lasting much longer, but I hope it's not as bleak as in so many movies and in this song. Thought an alternative - the WEF dream of AI rule, genetic modification for all and no longer owning anything, just leasing it - is a far worse nightmare!
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Lovely easy-flowing instrumental, Al. Definitely a jazz-folk fusion.
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Great song! I've always felt an association with Santa Fe & New Mexico, though when I was in the US in 89 Arizona was the closest I got to it.. Love that fiddle solo.
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Laurent, Excellent Rock. Excellent mix. Enjoyed the listen. fj Thanks for the comments, Floyd. Laurent
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Very nice song there, Floyd! Really good piano work, as well. I know what you mean about the paper. You should see my stack of school boy notebooks as Tunemonger describes. A mountain. Yeah, keep doing it the old fashioned way, man. It is the only thing I respect so don't go changing. Keep on keeping it real. I am reminded somewhat of this ad. This my world view now. Ten years from, this could be me. Do It The Old Fashioned Way
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+1 but with the proviso identified by Rustyspoon that they should be flagged rather than deleted.
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This was very informative. It is the history of BiaB. Catherine, thanx for sharing.
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Always pleased to be a part of real music. With Real Good Musicians. Y'all are the best. fj
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That harmonica playing of yours ... 10 out of 10, if not more Seriously, hats off. The backing tracks are great ... but you definitely take centre stage, here. Bravo ... impressed.
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