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In my experience with using multiple monitors, if a particular monitor is turned off, I have to make sure that my operating system doesn't think it's on. My MO is to make sure all windows are docked on the monitors that I want them to be on when I turn off the monitor that I'm not using. That way those same windows (should) pop up on those same monitors, (hopefully) eliminating the need to turn on the not-used monitor just to move a window..... Usually if it's a program, the tab for it can be seen on the taskbar so I'll know something went over to the other monitor, but not the case in the situation in this thread because it's not a separate program that is running. To change the monitor config in the OS settings just to "mute" or eliminate that one monitor would be a major repetitive needless PIA. Huge kudos to Andrew and PG Music for addressing the situation. That is much appreciated.
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Sorry this should be just thrown out and the standard save as windows dialog should be used. This solves many other problems with this approach. Definitely not disagreeing with that. It's simply unfinished work at present. Needs an overhaul.
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In my experience with using multiple monitors, if a particular monitor is turned off, I have to make sure that my operating system doesn't think it's on.
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Marty the storyteller strikes again. The effect on the "time flew by" section was unexpected but cool sounding. I like that the persona isn't bitter about his situation. I think this shows the optimism of the writer. Melody works well with an underlying subtle ebullience in the accompaniment.
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Thanks for a AI-free song. Pleasent to listen, even tho lyrics are up-to-day. Arri, THANK YOU for the listen. The lyrics (not mine) sound very up to date to me as well. The background of the song you listened to has an interesting (to me) chronology: American "Revolution": 1775-1783 These lyrics: 1981 This music to the lyrics: 2016 This recording: 2025 So this one took quite a while to write. Ha! Merry Christmas!
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Arri, very cool rendition. Fantastic use of the steel soloists. Your plectrum guitar sounds right in place. I'm embarrassed to have learned from you SO much about American music that I should have already known. But I'm also grateful that you've taken the time to document all you have and educate me/us. That's quite a gift. Merry Christmas!
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...Maybe I am just getting old and do not have the energy or stamina I used to, however I think my attention span is still longer than most of the young people today getting into music. Ha! Funny and almost certainly true. The question being asked is, "Why did you spend so much time making music with BiaB when you could just have Suno (or your AI of choice) do it SO MUCH FASTER?" That those without the skill, time and/or attention span to learn and engage in actually MAKING music can just have AI do it (with often excellent results, I might add) is no doubt intoxicating. I get it. I agree that BiaB needs to level the complexity of BiaB against the cutting edge music-making tools that are so commonly (and cheaply) available...
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Thanks guys ... that will be very helpful.
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I spent over 20 years dedicated to jazz guitar. Listened to it, studied it, played it, LIVED it. Alas, I've got a few nice sounding, showy pieces I can play, but I'm not an expert, or even a 'jazz guitarist' by my definition. I mean, the guys who can really play that stuff are WAY beyond my reach. They just are. It was still a good investment, since I learned a lot about music and probably more about myself than I wanted to know. When I returned to popular music styles about 10 years ago I found I had an extra gear that I didn't have before, and it's quite nice to have in reserve. Related side story. At my first real job, a couple of the old timers were regaling us newcomers with stories and advice. One of them frequently referenced his "30 years of experience" on the job. After he excused himself and walked away, the other old timer said, "Truth be told, he has one year of experience 30 times". Ouch! But I can relate with jazz guitar.
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Brilliant, Noel. The Shortcut description for "Insert and Copy last N bars" in the menu for "K" is a little tricky since the shortcut copies previous bars and OVERWRITES the existing bars but doesn't actually "insert" any bars. That's why you have to use the "N" shortcut first if you want to "Insert and Copy" to new bars. Thought maybe I was confused (again) but just tested it.
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I knew a gigging keyboard player once who didn't have much talent. He played the songs mechanically well. Even after gigging for a living for years, you could see he was working with the keyboard. He was not one with the instrument. Plus, everything was stiff with very little emotional phrasing or dynamics. This is probably why most of his gigs were background music gigs at restaurants. He was a nice guy though. He moved from the area decades ago, I hope he is still gigging. We had a flautist in my choir. She didn't play anything flashy, but she was always musical. So it was great listening to her play. I used to do wedding gigs with my choir director. I got the job because I was reliable and was able to play with some level of feeling. I got the job after her prior - and much better pianist - failed to show up for a wedding. I wasn't "good" - just "good enough".  I'd often have to simplify the music so that I could play it, but it's better to be able to play something well and be able to add phrasing and dynamics, instead of playing it un-musically. It's a musican's job to understand and interpret the work for the listener.
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I guess I will have to buy the Mac version. I think I will wait until the 2026 version is out in about 6 months time. No point in paying for six months. There is no or little incentive for me, unless the price is adjusted for then upgrading again. Not that concerned with RB, I never used it.
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457 Nowadays most systems can handle more than the average user will need. My test was on Ryzen 5, B450M-A II MB, 16GB RAM Same M.2 storage Nothing special
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I wasn't replying to Levitin, but to your post above mine, and it was done tongue-in-cheek
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Going back to the complexity I think PG needs to look at the help they provide as part of the program. There are tons of videos and articles on the web site but there isn't a really good video series of how to build up a song using the main features. I find it to be a lot like Cubase in its complexity due to the number of features. I find sometimes just the thought of trying to remember everything and spending time looking up features really is a barrier to making music. At least with Cubase I can purchase any number of video tutorials to take you through all of the features. I think Henry Clarks approach is the closest thing out there. Maybe I am just getting old and do not have the energy or stamina I used to, however I think my attention span is still longer than most of the young people today getting into music.
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Danna, You will also see shortcuts listed on the right-hand side of the many BIAB menus. The image below is the right-click-on-chordsheet menu. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=32039&filename=shorcuts on menus.jpg)
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Sure. If you go to BiaB Help Index and search for "shortcut" or "hotkey" you'll find everything you need.
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Andrew a fantastic pop song. Super vocal. Great arrangement, loved that chord progression. Super mix. One of your best.
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Izzy, as a dog lover I can totally relate to this song. Your lyrics and vocal touched my heart. It is very unfortunate that dogs live such short lives. I could relate as we had to put down three dogs in five weeks; it was a very sad time. I know that it must have been almost impossible to do this song. I loved it.
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Sounds great Arri. Nice instrumentation and mix. Super vocal.
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Yeah, those shortcut keys can come in handy. The companion shortcut I use is "k2", which copies the previous two bars of chords into the next two bars. So if I want to insert a copy of a four bar section, I'll go to the fifth bar and type "in4" followed by "k4". I find it a little quicker than using the Song Form Dialog for small changes... Is there a shortcut list available ?
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Chris, this is fantastic. Great instrumentation. Suno did a great job on the vocal. Super mix. I liked this one.
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RW and Ron, this is an outstanding piece of music, especially at this time of the year. A lot of soldiers will not be home for Christmas or New Year so I think this song should be dedicated to them Outstanding mix. Those acoustic guitars sound great. Super vocal. The lyrics took it over the top for me. IMHO this is your best to date.
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Dani, welcome back. I'm glad you got your computer problems solved. You came back with a real toe tapper! Great vocal and mix. I really liked this one.
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As usual another masterpiece from you and Dave. Great vocal. Those lyrics could apply to me and my wife so I could relate. The is except for those thousands of fans. Great guitar, man Dave is so good on the axe! Great video and mix. Loved it
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