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Rob, not possible to do this any straight forward way. Ideally, it should be as simple as copying folder(s) of loops to something like s Midi loop folder. Note that I've mentioned folders, not files. This is simplest method to maintain / organise 3rd party stuff, as different companies tag content differently. It would be a mess to do this any other way. Even midi phrase giant Toontrack realized that, that is why their main library browsing is folder and not tag based.
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Yesterday somehow I managed to record a harmonica through a regular non-stereo microphone in a way that both "stereo" tracks had the same mono image on them. I don't know how that happened. But for some reason it sounded great. Seemed to add some kind of resonance or something. Anyway, a pairing of a mono track actually be a good thing? I know it's not really "stereo", but I think it sounded great. More importantly, how can I repeat whatever caused that to happen? All I did was plug the mic into the Focusrite Scarlett thing, and voila, I had some kind of double image. Tried to do it again but the mono channel just went to one side of the stereo track. Couldn't repeat the result.
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Well, I tried the other things besides ASIO and I had a ton of latency, so it didn't seem like I could switch over without throwing the timing out.
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I found the problem. Under options Midi/Input/Output ports it was set to HUI. I changed it to Midi and now everything works as expected. Thanks, Bob
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Hi dcuny, Yeah, you're right ... more Pop Rock. Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed my tune! AB
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Hi, Vic. Cool guitar intro. Funky country. The band sounds great. As others mentioned, catchy. 
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Hi, J&B. Reggae with a social message? What's this world coming to?  17 tracks?! Wowzers. I didn't notice, because it just sounds like good music to me. All the usual suspects sound great, and that includes the mix. Thanks for the mix info, it helps fuel my gear lust.
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Lee, That's so kind and appreciated - thank you from both of us. Bob
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Hi, Janne. The progressions were a bit challenging to my lazy ears, but I love the sound: big chorus, chimey guitars, smacking drums in a huge space. Cool! Liam sounds great in the lower register, and the production is excellent.
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Hi, Mario. The track seems to have come together well. ( See what I did there? ) I'd have put the drums more up front - it sounds like they're being played in another room or something. I would also would have liked the mix to place the instruments into more of a "space" which would help with the realism, but that's a minor nit. Nice melodies!
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Hi, Noel. Catchy and upbeat! As others have said, a winner. I really liked what you did with the countermelody line. You say this is outside your comfort zone, but it sounds excellent. Ninezero is a hard voice to work with, especially the way he's miked. I've only been able to use him in a single song - but he's a pretty good fit here.
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Beautifully played, with just the right number of notes. I love the mood you create, and the spacious, open mix really brings that out well. Well done, Scott ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Sounds old. 50s or so. Long before my time, but entertaining nonetheless. Beautifully arranged with a good selection of instruments. I'm not entirely sure if Danny was the best choice for the vocals, I think a singer with a deeper voice would be a better fit. However, when he sings a duet with the girls, it sounds fantastic. Nicely mixed and overall well produced. Enjoyed my listen
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Problems arise in voice leading and register jumping. I get better success by selecting two, four or eight measures for partial regeneration, since I believe based on past discussions that those are the lengths BIAB tries to combine. Only one measure means it will always be chopped.
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So, after more than a two hour discussion with brother Jim, I'm encouraged to join this discussion. This is a deep dive into both Yamaha keyboards and BIAB audio/midi data. < Can BIAB directly replace the Yamaha SX920? I wonder if that's possible? >.. BIAB audio and midi snippets, songs or chords can be stored in the PSR's Multi pads and triggered manually or linked to Styles or songs. This means a PSR can be programmed and synced to a stage performance so the result the audience hears isn't distinguishable from a show arranged and directed using software like Ableton Live or a Live Arranger Keyboard. It's. not the same functionally, but the results are quite similar. Here's some excerpts from a long discussion with Chatgpt that went into great detail on how this is contracted. << BIAB and a Yamaha arranger keyboard really do two different jobs, even though there’s some overlap. A Yamaha SX920 is designed for real-time live performance. You press chords with your left hand and the arranger instantly follows you with intros, fills, variations, endings, etc. It’s built to react immediately while you play. BIAB is more of an intelligent backing-track and production system. It generates accompaniment from chords you enter, but it doesn’t function exactly like a live arranger keyboard where every variation and fill is triggered in real time from the keys. That said, BIAB *can* work with MIDI keyboards very well. You can: * play BIAB sounds from a MIDI keyboard, * enter chords in real time, * use MIDI styles, * trigger playback, * and combine BIAB with external keyboards and DAWs. Where things get interesting is when you combine BIAB with a Yamaha arranger instead of thinking of one replacing the other. For example: * let the Yamaha handle the live arranger functions and realtime control, * use BIAB RealTracks/audio for guitars, drums, pedal steel, sax, etc. On Yamaha arrangers, the Multi Pads and Registration buttons can take this much further than many people realize. BIAB audio and MIDI phrases can be stored and organized into pad-triggered performances. The four Multi Pads can trigger riffs, phrases, percussion loops, accent lines, guitar parts, or other BIAB-generated material either manually or automatically. Then when those pads are linked to Yamaha Registrations, you suddenly have an expanded performance system where entire combinations of BIAB-based material can change instantly with a single button press. The pads themselves can also be triggered in different ways: * manually, * tied to style changes, * linked to registrations, * or synchronized with arranger functions. That creates a hybrid setup where the Yamaha handles the realtime arranger side while BIAB supplies studio-quality instruments and phrases that can be brought in dynamically during performance. A lot of users eventually discover that BIAB excels more as a “studio musician generator” than as a direct replacement for an arranger keyboard. So the short answer is: * BIAB can be MIDI controlled to a degree, * but it is not a true realtime arranger workstation like the SX920, * although combining both can produce results far beyond either one alone. Recap: The real power is not replacing the Yamaha with BIAB, but integrating BIAB audio and MIDI content into the Yamaha arranger workflow using Multi Pads and Registrations. >> Here's a link from the Tips & Tricks forum from November 2023 I posted regarding this method: Using BIAB samples to play live with a Yamaha Arranger Workstation Keyboard
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All great advice. Thanks everyone for your help.. Quite a learning curve on this application for sure..
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M•Audio is one of their companies with actual telephone support. If this extends to Native Instruments, that will be huge. It would certainly be nice if they consolidate the licensing and uograde paths for NI, iZotope and Bwx. The current ways are ridiculous although there is a way to exploit a flaw in iZotope upgrades.
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PS> Never heard of Sam Ryder, but he sure can sing! He was 'discovered' on YouTube singing in his shower (IIRC) and picked for the UK's Eurovision Song Contest entrywnere Ukraine won and Sam came second. I think he mostly just sang for fun, then was launched.
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I, too, received this offer by email. I took a quick look at MS3 and decided it was a hard pass. Using Scaler 3 in the "crossgrade offer" is disingenuous at best, the definition of clickbait. Save your money. I don't get why you feel that way. How is this a clickbait? They are different tools with different philosophy. I am not ready to spend $100+ for it, but as owner of Scaler3 license, I might consider this deal.
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Chay, A great instrumental expertly arranged and mixed. Some really nice guitar parts here. Love the groove! Bob
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Really nice instrumentation and arrangement. Great solo break. It's surprising that the song is over 100 years old, yet still sounds modern.
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A very professional sound and great lyrics. Excellent sax solo. I love the tenor.
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1st Class music and I love that sax solo! I wish I could orchestrate the jazz band in BiaB the way that Suno does it, but such is either very difficult or impossible when working with samples.
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Excellent both cool and warm 12 bar blues instrumental! I really enjoyed the easy-going guitar lead.
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