< Beware, AI chats will often tell you what you want to hear. > True, but I only used Chat for punctuation and condensing long phrases. Grammar, not factual information. As for the root issue: What’s been described here is a difference in architecture between DAWs and BIAB. BIAB uses song form (bars, tempo, and chords) internally to generate tracks and determine the timeline. Audio that is not derived from BIAB is analyzed to blend with BIAB’s generated tracks. Conversely, DAWs use audio exclusively to define the timeline. BIAB can use audio as the starting point when opening a project, which adjusts the timeline automatically to match the audio. Importing audio into an existing project does not change the project’s bars or structure, because doing so would alter the intentional song form, so BIAB shouldn’t do that by default.
Ron, This is BRILLIANT! Love everything about it, great groove, great vocal, and those BGVs are too cool for school! Love the write too and the mix is as good as it gets. My new favorite from you, and yes, I know I've said that before
"Om": I would like to try an experiment with the ACW to try to become more proficient with it. I've watched the PG Music instruction videos over the years, but have not taken the time to dig into making it work. I've also seen user feedback about it. "Om" - do you have an example MP3/WAV file that I could use as a starting point, to see how far I make it? If so, I'll give it a try and post my results to the forum. Just a thought...
Originally Posted by justanoldmuso
Every time I try the ACW I seem to get a problem. it's operation really needs to be simplified. Here's what I suggest. ... user presses a button that says I want to add tracks to an imported song In my case songs I've done in commercial Studios. .... ACW then analyzes the song.. and then does its thing .... after analysis the user then can add real tracks which sync up to the imported old song. .... optionally the ACW will split the old song into stems for remixing Sorry but I just spent too many hours trying to do this ie using realtrax syncd up to an old imported song. Which I'm sure a lot of people would like to do Om
Dave, you have done a masterful job with this arrangement! It definitely has a Santana vibe which is always a good thing! Your guitar fills and lead parts are as always, top shelf! I'm assuming you are using a Strat here and it sounds wonderful! Chris has such a beautiful voice that is the very definition of pro!! Enjoyed it! Take care, TB
Thanks very much, Torrey! Yes, guitar is a strat.
Originally Posted by WaoBand
As I wrote on YT, "VERY smooth throughout. Not what I expected! Excellent song". You and Chris make a a really great partnership.
We have fun together working on these songs, even more fun now that Marty is involved, and that's the main thing I guess. Thanks, Chay!
Originally Posted by Scott H. Olson
Hey, man, what a tasty track! Perfect mix and production. Each section has the right focus and keeps the listener completely engaged. Bass, vocals, lead guitar, all share the stage in a cohesive and oh so professional way. Way to go!!
Thanks, Scott!
Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
This definitely deserves to be on a "Best of..." The remixing and remastering sound great. Clever lyrics.
Thanks for that, Scott. It's been fun going back and working on these old songs!
Hi Torrey! I like the intro and outro, and your guitar fills in between. In fact, is the guitar run into the chorus a nod to ‘Hello goodbye’? The proximity of the word ‘goodbye’ to this run is what made me think. A really good song with lots of Easter eggs in it. Andrew
Thanks Andrew! The Beatles tune was never really in my thoughts when putting this together. Perhaps a quasi-Freudian slip! TB
Hi, Torrey. Solid all the way through. Sonically interesting intro and outro, excellent vocals - sounds great! Upbeat for a sad topic - good write. Strong chorus - catchy and gets the message across. Love the harmonies. Did I mention the guitars? So much to like here.
Ron, What a cool song! Love it! Awesome arrangement, tracks selections & mix. Your vocal is really strong on this one and I really like how you structured the "Won't you help me" lines. It's a great hook. EXCELLENT ending. That was a superb build-up. A new favorite! Bob
THANK YOU, Bob. Really appreciate the listen and the notes.
Slinky and cool, Marty. LOVE your vocals: Almost over the top, but not a parody, and they work perfectly. That's a nice band, and the bass player is quite excellent, too. Super tune!
I don't know what Landr started and how and what it was doing earlier... What I do know they were buying smaller unique companies. This particular item might have nothing to do whith their previous gig. I have no clue how good this thing is or not. I was watching one NAMM 26 overview and a guy walked into Landr booth. That's what they showed him. If it was not a sub thing. I would definitely try it.... For fun. Between BIAB, Kontakt, Ujam and a couple of others I have enough guitars and bases to worry about However it was interesting to see what competitors are doing. Their UI ideas. Content wise, it's a toy compared to BIAB, but PGM should seriously consider revamping whole Library (multipicker) expierience. Searching, nested sorting, filtering, categorizing, etc., as I am sure some will pick landr or similar over BIAB, just because it laid out well.
I like this song. It's about how love has such an incredible hold over people. I play guitar and sing on this recording.small][/video] I'M A FOOL FOR YOU BABY AND THERE'S NOTHING I CAN DO I'M A FOOL FOR YOU BABY IT''S LIKE MAGIC HOW YOU DO THE THINGS YOU DO YOU GOT ME WRAPPED AROUND YOUR FINGERS GOT ME HOOKED JUST LIKE A FISH OUT ON THE BLUE BUT I'M LOVING EVERY MINUTE, SO REEL ME IN CAUSE I'M A FOOL FOR YOU I'M HELPLESS WHEN I'M WITH YOU, ALL MY LOGIC GOES AWAY BUT IN OTHER THINGS I THINK I'M DOING FINE I GOT A LOT OF FRIENDS AND AT WORK I DO OKAY SO I THINK MY BRAIN IS WORKING HALF THE TIME BUT ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS SMILE THAT PRETTY SMILE, AND BABY I'M LIKE PUTTY IN YOU HANDS A LITTLE HUG, A LITTLE KISS AND IN A LITTLE WHILE I CAN'T RESIST IT'S SO DAMN HARD TO UNDERSTAND I'M A FOOL FOR YOU BABY AND THERE'S NOTHING I CAN DO I'M A FOOL FOR YOU BABY IT''S LIKE MAGIC HOW YOU DO THE THINGS YOU DO YOU GOT ME WRAPPED AROUND YOUR FINGERS GOT ME HOOKED JUST LIKE A FISH OUT ON THE BLUE BUT I'M LOVING EVERY MINUTE, SO REEL ME IN CAUSE I'M A FOOL FOR YOU SO NOW I'M GOING DOWN THE ROAD, MY HANDS ARE ON THE WHEEL I'M NOT DRIVING SOMETHING ELSE IS IN CONTROL NOT SURE WHERE WE'RE GOING BUT I LOVE THE WAY I FEEL SO I'LL HANG ON TIGHT, SIT BACK AND LET IT ROLL I'M A FOOL FOR YOU BABY AND THERE'S NOTHING I CAN DO I'M A FOOL FOR YOU BABY IT''S LIKE MAGIC HOW YOU DO THE THINGS YOU DO YOU GOT ME WRAPPED AROUND YOUR FINGERS GOT ME HOOKED JUST LIKE A FISH OUT ON Song Summary ************* Title: THE MIRROR AND THER HANDS File:IT'S THOSE DAMN MIRRORS.SGU Key=C , Tempo 75, Length (m:s)=4:06 4 bar intro, 69 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 73. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody Soloist track has 389 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0) Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Soloist is saved with the song : Synth, Arp, SMSubtleChords (4441) Style is _DRMYPOP.STY (Country Pop w/ Dreamy Fills) RealTracks in style: 366:Bass, Electric, Country Ev 065 RealTracks in style: ~364:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 065 RealTracks in style: ~368:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 065 RealTracks in style: 2650:Guitar, Electric, Background DreamyPopBalladFillsBrent Ev 085 RealDrums in style:NashvilleEven8^2-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat *******************HE BLUE BUT I'M LOVING EVERY MINUTE, SO REEL ME IN CAUSE I'M A FOOL FOR YOU[video:youtube-
Hi John! Great song and a good message. I love the music and melody when it moves to ‘Our garden …’ The style of the drums and acoustic guitar had a Sugar Ray (the band) vibe to it - which I like. Good video as well! Andrew
Hello Matt, I am not sure if Fender Notion does have all the features, I do not use the product on an expert Level. It does however all I can think of. Yet, there is a learning curve beyond getting used to the GUI. The shortcuts differ a lot. Besides entering note names (e. pressing "W" for whole note) other things have changed. You not get a "Slur" anymore from [SHIFT] S but it is [ALT] S now. And the less "important" an option is, the more deviation from what one is used to happens. All the above applies to the Fender Notion Desktop App from the Windows App Store (I do not know about other Versions behaviour). And just Like Fender Studio is a "minimalised" Version of Fender Studio Pro, Fender Notion is not Fender Notion Desktop! While Fender Notion is free (as far as I know), this full fledged Notion is part of the suscription. You only have Access with a Subscription to Fender Studio Pro +
Hi John! I held it together until the outro - then lost it. My wife asked what I was giggling about and I replied ‘You don’t wanna know.’ I can see why you didn’t title this song ‘The greatest ‘come on’ line never used.’ I’ve never heard dogs at midnight, and I’m trying desperately to get a mental image out of my mind - of dogs in the act with glazed looks. I normally try and focus on the music when listening to others’ songs, but your title and lyrics just grabbed me from the get-go - and I want them to let go. ‘Ralph’ indeed. Andrew
Hey John! Invoking Graham Nash is a pretty good starting point in my book. I like how you’ve used this style and made it sound very natural - a good fit for your song. The tempo really motors along, and I like songs with a good rhythm. Good find with your vocalist - is he a Fivrr? Great song., Andrew
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