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Re: It's My Band BlueAttitude 8 minutes ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Vic, this is great! Yeah, very much sounds like something The Who might have done, and very interesting to read the backstory about Daltrey and the Detours. Maybe try bumping up the vocal a little, other than that, sounds good
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Re: Joe's Apology BlueAttitude 15 minutes ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi Lee, Sort of a modified Travis picking pattern I think? I use a pattern that is very similar. Nice playing and nice composition, enjoyed the listen!
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Re: BLUNDER TOWN almost done Steve Hutter & Pygmy Beat TuneMonger 39 minutes ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I just finished reading a post-apocalyptic story and this song seems to mesh with it. At least in my head it did, ie, "at sundown turns brown" and "somehow surviving." Blundertown sounds like Bartertown to me. The lyrics have less of the kind of word play I normally hear from you, but there are similarities. There are too many quick rhymes in a row for my tastes, I'm not fond of that "Blinded by the Light" effect, but I emphasize that's a matter of taste. The vocalist is intriguing. I feel like I hear some kind of intentional distortion in the vocal chain. Steve sounds like he might be very comfortable as a crooner. Overall the song comes off quite well, it sounds pretty far along and I can't hear anything more that needs to be done to it. I have listened to a lot of commercial stuff lately where the basic volume levels are wrong and it's nice to hear that the levels in this song are quite good, very satisfying. Interesting tune, I'd say good job, wrap it up.
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Re: Play Button in StylePicker Not Playing the Highlighted Style Charlie Fogle 50 minutes ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by AurealiusB
Thanks, I can get the demo or my song's chord to play the highlighted style. What I can't do is to preview/play the highlighted style without loading in into my song.
Correct. But, that's actually the way it's always worked. It was done in the background. Referred to in this thread as a Ghost.
Originally Posted by AurealiusB
Thanks for the feedback. Not sure which submenu you are referring to, but I have tried all the submenus and drop-downs.
No worries. It's not necessary for auditioning styles like you're requesting.
Originally Posted by AurealiusB
No, this issue is not resolved. I have been using BIAB for years (at least 10). Viewers of my posts should not only know that BAIB 2024 had this functionality, but previous versions had two play buttons, and this was great because one of the buttons (I think the green one) allowed for non-destructive playing/previewing highlighted styles playing the song's current chords.
Nothing’s been removed. What used to be the play-over-chords button is now the Apply button, and Demo is still the preview with the Demo button.
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Re: Ain't She Sweet (Music Milton Ager, Lyrics Jack Yellen 1927)- Real Vocals and Tracks DC Ron 2 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Nice one, Arri. Love the tuba! Don't get enough tuba around here. Super playing and vocals. Like the band you've assembled and the arrangement. A song so cool it was covered by the Beatles. Now ain't THAT sweet?
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Re: Writing Harmony to a Non Melody Track Noel96 3 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Jonel. I've had a play around with the Harmony features, and something seems to be wrong. I've used the Harmony quite a few years ago and saved it to separate MIDI tracks using the ABC settings found under the "Edit" menu in the Harmony window. That no longer seems to works the way that I remember. I write up my results for PG Music and pass them on to the development team. [Linked Image] In the meantime, I'll keep having a play around and see if I can understand it a bit better. --Noel P.S. Just to clarify... Am I interpreting you correctly in that you would like BIAB to write the harmony in such a way that each line of harmony can be printed on its own music stave?
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Re: Area 51 (2026 RealStyle) B.D.Thomas 4 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Ha: gallery/salary/calories - that’s right up my alley. I wish I had a lyricist like the one you have. COOL band, the drummer gives the song a touch of punk. Great vocals, perfect harmonies, catchy like hell. Perfect in every aspect, I wouldn't change a thing smile[Linked Image]
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Re: Give me the country Guitarhacker 10 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Hi Herb! Great song and well sung and played. That mandolin that you kept from BIAB just kept going and provided a good foundation for the music - I liked the rhythm of it. There are many lyric lines to like, but one that stood out to me is ‘And this old heart beats steady where the sky and forest meet.’ Where I live in the ‘burbs of Adelaide, we have a couple of areas of native scrub within 1km from our home that have not been touched since time immemorial, apart from the odd walking track or fire track, and it’s very peaceful for the soul to walk through it from time to time. Enjoyed my listen. Andrew
My morning walk in the woods, I have 28 acres with 2 creeks, with my dogs, is such a peaceful experience and a great way to start each day. It gives me time to think about the day and I'll often come up with song ideas. I'm glad you related to the song
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Re: ♫ Take Today And Make It Mine Noel96 Yesterday at 11:54 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Hi Noel! I really enjoyed the shift from the verse in the minor to the chorus in the relative major - if that’s what it was - cool anyway. I was trying to work out the instrument playing in between verse and chorus - I couldn’t tell if it was a guitar or synth - but sounded arpeggiated? Nice sounding anyway. Another piece of positive work from you. I’m intrigued by your inspiration for lyric writing - drums playing in the background - that’s a new one! Andrew
Hi Andrew. Thanks for dropping in smile I appreciate your listen and comments. The song did indeed go from a verse in A minor to a chorus in C major. The instrument playing between the chorus and the verse is Synthmaster 3. This in a MIDI-driven arpeggiator. A free version of the software comes with BIAB. I've upgraded to Synthmaster 3 which I picked up at a really generous price (they have a few sales throughout the year). There are lots of videos on YouTube about how to use the software if you want ideas for your own songs. Thanks again for the visit! --Noel
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Re: You knew this would be coming, right? DC Ron Yesterday at 11:17 PM Forum: Off-Topic Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Should have clicked this much sooner. Brilliant. "Really, who has the TIME???" Ha! Might want to add "SATIRE" to the subject line so this doesn't get confused with the stuff that only Reaper folks should watch. EVERYONE should watch this. Like the finished song. Sounds like a Bowling for Soup song in the vein of "1985".
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Re: For A Love Like That floyd jane Yesterday at 09:52 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by MarioD
Floyd, this is fantastic. That voice conversion sounds great. Super lyrics and harmonies. Fantastic backing band. Loved it
Thanks, Mario...
Originally Posted by David Snyder
Hey that's a really cool song man, very fun. Nice hook, great production and a real driving feel to it.
Thanks, David.
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Re: Bar Lines and Numbers Matt Finley Yesterday at 09:40 PM Forum: Beginners Forum Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Just a bit more on Jim's good advice. With the topic you mention, the "Most" option should do it. [The "All" option also affects choice of drivers.] Either one will prompt you to Save your preferences first, and when you get things where you want them, do a separate Save so you will have settings you can recover.
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Re: [*****] The [*****] [*****] (Before The [*****] [*****] [*****] You) B.D.Thomas Yesterday at 09:30 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Scott H. Olson
Professional production. Dig that wall of sound.
Thank you for listening and taking the time to comment, Scott. Much appreciated [Linked Image]
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Re: Ain't Got No Use for These Blues B.D.Thomas Yesterday at 09:21 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Pretty cool and moody blues. Good band, good singer, and I don't think the harmonica is a problem, in the context of the song it works actually pretty well. But I'm no expert on Chicago blues smile Enjoyed my listen [Linked Image]
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I Know What I Need (Do You Wanna Party) AurealiusB Yesterday at 09:10 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
From Lost in Time Vol I (original songs from the 80s) The BIAB "Foundation" tracks (Style: _UKBIGRK): Drums: RealDrums=NashvilleEven8 Bass: 683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Guitar1: 524:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Guitar2: 1000:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLAFuzzyHeld Guitar3: 998:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLACrispSync Recorded tracks: Vocal Verse Vocal Verse Harmony Vocal Chorus Vocal Chorus Harmony1 Vocal Chorus Harmony2 Vocal Chorus Harmony3 Organ (with vibrato added, played in Bridge) Harmonica1 (played in instrumental Chorus) Harmonica2 (background in Bridge) Harmonica3 (harmony to Harmonica2) Written and produced by AurealiusB with lyrics by Kathy Keogh Key: E Mixed and mastered with Reaper DAW
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Re: Your Blues Streak (feat. Peter on guitar) Janice & Bud Yesterday at 08:41 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Torrey Bliss
J&B IT may not be "everyone's genre" but it sure works for me! It amazing how 3 chord blues stands the test of time! Never gets old! That velvet voice of Janice's was the perfect touch here! You know a singer is good when they record doubled vocals and they aren't a distraction. They sit very well in this one. Peter once again laid down some sizzling guitar lines A very good, professionally done production that sounds super to me! Thanks, TB
Thank you Torrey! This was only our second doubling attempt in all the years we've recorded vocal. It's quick and fun. Glad you liked them. Yes, Peter sizzled indeed. smile And thanks for mentioning the production. We spent a lot of time on the BiaB tracks. Hugely appreciated! J&B
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Re: Right on Time Janice & Bud Yesterday at 08:31 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Excellent remake and it definitely “pops” more with the changes and addition of Marty’s new bass. The lyric is very interesting and the video clips are so enjoyable and supportive. Chris’s vocal and piano are great and the MT piano track fits perfectly. Your guitar works it’s magic all through the song, Dave. Thanks for the mix notes: It sounds great. Those drums pop. We use an older version of Neutron for unmasking … need to get that version! The new vocal fx chain is ace. It sits perfectly. Is the reverb via Nectar? Another fine remake! J&B
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Re: Sunday's Smooth Jazz MarioD Yesterday at 08:24 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Bob, David, Ron, Lee, and Andrew, thanx so much for those very kind words. I appreciate them.
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Re: HOW GREAT THOU ART_David Snyder Classical Guitar MarioD Yesterday at 08:21 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
David, one of the instrumental version of How Great Thou Are that I have e very heard. You chops are outstanding. A great arrangement. Loved it.
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Re: THE GLADE_David Snyder Janice & Bud Yesterday at 08:00 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Great backstory, performance and production. We just came in from a mellow coffee session on our front porch. Listening to birds and watching the new spring greenery was a perfect setup for this tune. Both your tone and chops on the Taylor and excellent! J&B
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Re: Outside Your House Janice & Bud Yesterday at 07:46 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Tamed well enough indeed. smile Yea! A happy ending love song! Your vocal was great at creating the longing and hopefulness of the song’s fella. The video’s characters reminded Janice of Toy Story’s Woody and Jessie with their smiles. Cool! As always, a strong band with great performances by you. And Dave’s guitar was icing on the cake. Nice mix and, man, your bass cuts through perfectly. So many mixes are missing that. Enjoyed it, J&B
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Re: Lost in Time AurealiusB Yesterday at 06:03 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Thanks Ezekiel! Happy to hear you liked my Shut Up and Dance song. Appreciate the positive feedback!
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Re: Star vicarn Yesterday at 01:59 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
What a pretty sound. Like something a child would sleep to. Excellent. Vic
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Re: NEWPORT (with Joliz) rsdean Yesterday at 10:19 AM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
David, Thank you so much from both of us and Happy Easter to you as well. Bob
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Re: Fade options for holds Matt Finley Yesterday at 03:06 AM Forum: Band-in-a-Box Wishlist Jump to new postsJump to new posts
#3, the loud/quiet/register options, I like it. +1 Your #1 point about the length and/or speed of a fade out is a request that appears here frequently. I've heard of at least one workaround [without using audio editing in BIAB or elsewhere] by reducing the number of beats per bar so volume (or tempo) changes can be made more frequently. I believe the main solution someday is to support non-integer fades and tempos. Absent that, allow changes of volume and tempo more often than a measure at a time, on the beat level. A couple of wild guesses if I may, about #2, the pops afterward, which may deserve its own post: Sometimes I extend the length of a song and use a 'stop' chord like C. to be sure all sound ends. Something you can check if you hear a 'pop' or 'thunk' type sound is, do you have the song looping on? You might be hearing the song begin repeat, with something on the drum track. This has been noticed in the past on a few earlier versions of BIAB. Mute each track and see if you can isolate the offending sound. If it is guitar, then I don't know, but it's not unheard of for an individual RealTrack to have spurious noise on it, and if you report it with an example recording, they can find and fix it. Or it may be none of these things. Can you tell us which version of BIAB you use? Can you post a link to an audio recording of the problem you are hearing?
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