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Generate button for Realtracks substitue does not work Risi 1 hour ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I have found a really annoying bug. If you open or have choosen the multipicker library as your default, when you want to find a substitute, the button OK and Generate now does not do anything. But if you use normal library picker it works as expected. If you open once the multipicker library, then this function won´t work anymore until you close and open again, and before open again the stylepicker, disable the multipicker library. I have it disabled and use separated picker for each section, but i thing this is a really annoying bug. Thanks, I can make a video if it is necesary to understand what I am explaining. Thanks in advance.
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Re: BLUNDER TOWN almost done Steve Hutter & Pygmy Beat Birchwood 1 hour ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi Ray, It's a nice song and also nice lyrics and a surprising end! Everyone here is excited about your song, but I'm not. I just like it, but I believe you can make it a lot better! The reason is twofold: I’m not really crazy about this voice, or rather, I should say, the way he sings the lyrics; a bit pedantic. Additionally, I don't think the music sounds very clear, a bit like it’s coming from under a blanket. This actually sounds quite negative, and that’s not me, or at least I don't want to come across that way. I just wanted to let you know that those two elements could be better. And you already said that the song "screamed" for criticism. That is why I am writing this down. It could be sung much more clearly and also funnier. Then you would have a really nice song. But I also know what criticism can do sometimes. Just see if you can do something with it. Otherwise, just say I'm whining. That’s allowed too! I will see, Hans
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Re: THE GLADE_David Snyder Birchwood 1 hour ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi David, As Brain already said, this is the exact opposite of the David we know. And I was shocked by the title of the other song here: "How great thou art" (I'm listening to it right now), because that title sounded so religious! If I focus on The Glade, I have to say that I really loved the guitar playing and the melody. Beautifully done! But that second song also gave me a very pleasant feeling, something like: David, "thou" are just amazing on that acoustic guitar! And right after that, a satisfied "sigh..." from within. But I do hope you keep both feet on the ground and remain "a rebel"! Beautiful instrumental tracks are one thing, but a song with a voice like a broken plate and lyrics so razor sharp... well, that will also be "how great thou art," I think I like that too! Hans
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Re: Band in a Box advanced, stem, editing Jim Fogle 1 hour ago Forum: Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I'm thinking the person that made the video use to frequently visit the forum before quiting out of frustration. Does anyone remember Pipeline, Musocity or SolidRock? Look at +++ THIS +++ eleven year old "Making Usertracks with Realband" video and see if you agree. There is also a video series about using Band-in-a-Box with the DAW Reaper that Reaper users may find interesting.
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Re: For A Love Like That floyd jane 1 hour ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by musician17
Superlative. In every way. One of your best, for sure. Incredible vocal, the musical and lyrical writing is spectacular. Bravo, Floyd.
Thanks, James.
Originally Posted by vicarn
Floyd. Great lyric and rocking production. And yes. I can hear your vocal in it. Vic
Thanks, Vic.
Originally Posted by BlueAttitude
Wow, this sounds great Floyd! Love the heavy groove. I'm amazed at the vocal, I can sort of tell it was you but only because I'm listening really closely after reading your notes, I think if you hadn't told us I wouldn't have guessed. Makes me want to try it myself! wink BIAB lead player is good, but I'm surprised you didn't record your own part, I think your chops are as good as his. Great music as always, Floyd, enjoyed very much.
Really appreciate that, Dave. Thanks for the comment on "chops" - the BIAB lead seemed like what I would have played myself, so I saw no reason to swap it out (which I had considered)
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Re: Come Back Home (with Joliz) floyd jane 2 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Excellence in all regards. The Write. The production. The vocals. Excellent guitar work. And Wow! what a guitar! fj
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Re: NEWPORT (with Joliz) Birchwood 2 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by rsdean
Hans, LOL! No worries. We all hear different things. We appreciate the kind words. Bob
And now I hear strange voices in my head, Bob...
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Re: The last time - an attempt at the Motown sound vicarn 2 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi again Andrew. Maybe invest in something like Melodyne, which I use occasionally as there can be cracks in my aging voice. It saves having to go over pitchy parts again and again. The trouble with vocal doubling is that you are doubling up on the bad parts too. Vic
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Re: Play Button in StylePicker Not Playing the Highlighted Style Charlie Fogle 2 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by AurealiusB
Yes, you are 100% Noel! Glad you agree that this was how BIAB 2024 worked (I never used BIAB 2025, so I can't verify this with that version). That said, development did not intend BIAB 2026 to work this same way.
Noel96’s recollection of BIAB 2024 behavior: “My recall is that, just as you describe, the green arrow allowed the selected style to be played using the chord symbols on the ChordSheet. Then when I closed down StylePicker, the original style on the ChordSheet wasn’t overwritten. For me now, clicking the green arrow does not generate and play the highlighted style. It only plays the already-generated ChordSheet using the currently loaded style. In that sense, the green arrow feels redundant.” ************************************************* After reviewing the BIAB 2024, 2025, and 2026 manuals, I was not able to find any documentation supporting the idea that the green Play button ever functioned as an instant style preview trigger. Manual references: 2024: “You can browse styles by sorting columns or hear an ‘instant’ preview of the style by double-clicking on the list.” 2025 & 2026: “You can sort the list of styles or listen to an instant preview by double-clicking on a style.” Aside from quotation marks around “instant” in 2024, the functionality described is identical across all three versions. In all cases, double-clicking is the documented method for previewing a style. While it’s absolutely fair to say that StylePicker has supported previewing since the 2024 redesign, the manuals consistently describe that preview as being triggered by double-click—not by the green Play button. Regarding the other controls (Apply, Generate, and the (+) submenu), the interface and documented behavior appear unchanged between 2024–2026. Screenshots from both versions show the same layout and button states, and the manuals describe the same functions for each. When enabled via the (+) submenu, these buttons determine whether a style is applied and/or generated, but they do not alter how preview is initiated. I’ve attached a screenshot comparison of the two StylePicker's from the manuals and a simple flowchart illustrating how these controls interact. Based on the documentation, there doesn’t appear to be a functional change between versions. Only a difference between how the feature is remembered versus how it is described and intended to work.
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Re: Area 51 (2026 RealStyle) floyd jane 2 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
A Wild Ride. Too much fun. Excellent use of BIAB. Seems like Punk Pop to me. Great use of stops. Good vocals. Terrific BGVs. Nice mix. Crisp and clear. Cool. fj
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Re: Joe's Apology floyd jane 3 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Nicely played, Lee. The cello is a nice subtle addition. A good listen Mix sounds good here (on monitors). Balanced. fj
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Re: ♫ Take Today And Make It Mine floyd jane 3 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
An aggressive call-to-action song with that Signature Noel Adams positivity... a truly interesting combination. Good BAND. Solid mix. A good write. Enjoyed that. fj
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Re: Ain't Got No Use for These Blues floyd jane 3 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Rob, Excellent Blues. Good write. Good singer. Excellent harp. Really enjoyed that. fj
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Re: Brigades des mineurs floyd jane 3 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Laurent, Cool sound overall. Vocals sound good. Nice guitar work. Good mix. Nice use of BIAB. Enjoyed the listen. fj
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Re: It's My Band floyd jane 4 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
"I'm done with working nine to five. Rock and roll will keep us alive." That is so catchy! Cool Rock song. Cool story. fj
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Re: They Say floyd jane 4 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hans, A good write. Good vocal. Nice use of BIAB. Well mixed. This sounds good. fj
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Re: HOW GREAT THOU ART_David Snyder Classical Guitar floyd jane 4 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Good stuff.
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Re: Sunday's Smooth Jazz floyd jane 4 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Good listening. Cool jazz done well. Nice guitar work. Cool sax... fj
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Re: Give me the country Guitarhacker 5 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by MarioD
Herb, this ex-country boy loves this song; I live in a housing track now and this is a city to me. But I miss my country living days. No bright lights, no neighbors, and the ability to shoot a 22 with no problems. I digress but your song brought back some very happy memories. I loved this song.
I lived in a small town with an official population of 201 when I moved in with my bride to our new 100 year old home. When we moved out it had exceeded 1000 people easily. There's a lot to be said about front porch sitting and conversations with neighbors over the back fence about how the garden is growing, but there's also a freedom in not having people living 100 feet away from you and having their yard lights shining in your bedroom windows at night. Thanks for listening. Glad to be able to help kindle the old recollections.
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Re: Ain't She Sweet (Music Milton Ager, Lyrics Jack Yellen 1927)- Real Vocals and Tracks Brno 10 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Now with link.
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Re: Guitar Instrumental Twinkle Toes 13 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Very nice. Tension builds well throughout and, for me, the soaring lead guitar coming in at about the halfway point seals the deal through to conclusion. Really enjoyable listen. Mick
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Re: BIB DAW Damaged Mike Halloran 15 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Your external SSD is connected over USB 3.0 through a USB-A port, USB 3.anything else over USB-C, USB 2, through a hub or more than one condition applies. Unplug the drive, plug it back in and see if that fixes you up. You may have to reboot after doing so but usually not. If your Mac has TB3/4 ports, a USB 4 drive connected directly or over a USB 4 hub will not give you this grief and will run anywhere from 3x to 15x faster depending on the original connection.
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Re: Lost in Time AurealiusB 16 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Thanks Scott. Very much appreciate your feedback!
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Re: Outside Your House Scott C 16 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Got a chuckle from your granddaughters comments. Great song. Super vocal and lyric and love how the bass carries the groove. Dave's guitar work was excellent. Well done....
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Re: Right on Time Scott C 16 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Excellent tune Dave love the descending chords. Super vocal and lyric. Excellent backtrack. Love Marty's basslines. Piano was cool. Guitar work was awesome. I have really noticed a difference in your mixes. Excellent separation between the vocals and instruments. Super wide and airy. Well done..
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