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Hello biab-user, You may want to ask your question in the +++ Band-in-a-Box for Mac +++ forum section as the screen and locations of some features differ between the Windows and Macintosh programs. A quick search of the 2026 BiaB for Mac online manual did not find anything about guitar chord diagrams.
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In my imperfect worldview, musicians should use whatever real/synth/AI vocals they are comfortable with. That being said, it does sadden me when musicians who CAN sing post AI vocals. But that's a personal weakness. I mean, I can play every instrument on the songs I post (except for the strings, when I use them), but I use BiaB because it's FAST. So I get it. HOWEVER, anyone who thinks a Synth V or Suno vocal is indistinguishable from a "real" vocal is kidding themselves. Well, except for the tuned country vocals that are squirting out of Nashville these days. Those sound EXACTLY like a Synth V or Suno vocal. At least to my ears. Carry on...
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Any feedback guys? Just wondering what folks think i have added a lot of content to the apps over the last few days.
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Very pretty song, Chris. Really like the open arrangement and use of acoustic instruments. The vocals are nicely nuanced. I prefer this style of temperate AI vocals to those where the vocalist engages in superhuman vocal gymnastics. Nicely done.
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... So do we need a follow up called Red Widow? 😄 … Probably ‘Wed Widow’.
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You did right by putting your vocal in this. It fits like a glove (pun intended). I like how the music sounds slightly off-kilter, like a wobbly boxer in the ring. Thanks, Scott! Yeah, Ron mentioned how the band sounds as if it's tuning up. I like it, too.
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I like the sentiments I’m hearing about supporting kids and putting equipment to its best use. My better horns should be in the hands of pros, but I’m actively giving away much of my other music equipment to the charity/school that supports the local high school musicians here. I also write music for one of their bands and mentor the students by playing with them.
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Great song. The music matches the emotional pull of the lyrics. Excellent work in the instrumentation. The synth vocals are powerful and carry the song well. Sorry for the late response. I just saw where you had replied. Thank you for listening. When the music compliments the lyrics and adds that emotional pull, that is what it's all about.
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As someone who also writes fiction and uses those black and white marbled notebooks from our school days, this song really resonated with me. Your piano and guitar blended so well with the BIAB bed, and of course your singing is to die for. This is my favorite track so far this year by anyone. Thanks, Rob. Much appreciated. Love those marbled notebooks, too! But the pages don;t tear out well, so the yellow pad wins here...  Thanks for mentioning the guitar and piano. The singing is having some struggles these days.. But we ain't giving up or giving in... Keepin' it human.
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Yes, an old thread. Yes, it’s still there. it works better than my knees do but I’m glad I have it. And while I would not call it a wobble and it’s not bothersome, it isn’t totally rock steady when raised, so that’s a legitimate point. .
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Superb intro. Good rock music that's a pleasure to listen to. Laurent I appreciate your kind words. That was a fun intro for sure
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Sorry for going MIA and thanks for the reply Mike! Things came up and it took me sometime to get around to it- but it worked! Added benefit of being able to set how long the recording should be. (although in the process it somehow jinxed my UMC404HD audio interface, while recording the audio sounded warped and crackling like on some bad buffer setting even thought the final recording was clean, and after that despite restarting, it no longer sends sound via headphones. Interface works with ipad still so it's not that or the headphones, but had to dust off my Steinberg UR22. Odd!)
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Thanks for sharing this channel! The 'AudioTools' videos break down some really deep workflows that definitely unlock the full potential of Band-in-a-Box. It really is an incredible time to be an electronic musician with all these resources available
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You've put together a solid list, and sticking with LyricStudio for AI-assisted brainstorming alongside MasterWriter for deep rhyming dictionary work gives you the best of both worlds. If you want a free, powerful tool to complement them, try Chorus (by SamePage). It offers real-time rhyming, syllable counting, and chord suggestions in a very clean browser interface
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Thank you for your kind review J&B. Yes, a tough subject and lesson that we each generation has to learn. Too often they learn the hard way. Appreciate your kind words and listen. Kind regards.
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Thanks for the suggestions and comments. I'm working on a new format that uses the BIAB chord sheet for the video. I work on it some today and will try to finish it tomorrow. I mean, BIAB already has the chord sheet video render capability so I might as well make use of it. Another thing that I worked on today is learning to use my mixing plugins a bit better. This is quite a lot of fun making music with BIAB.
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Andrew, what a fantastic song. What a story set to music; what a brilliant concept. Loved your backing band, they fit perfectly to your lyrics. Outstanding vocal and mix. 5:47 flew by very rapidly here as I was fascinated with the entire production. Loved it
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Hi Izzy! What Herb sayeth. Also, the ‘mate’ lines are refreshing to my ears … Say, “Mate, I’m doing fine” Yeah we’ve all seen better days, mate … and … I’m beaten down, that's a hell yeah Love the verse with the pared back band to give the bass some limelight. It’s the sort of song that makes one want to say “Hey, can I strum along with this?” Thumbs up! Andrew
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That's a job I would have liked to have in my youth. The first thing I thought of when the video was showing the interior of the tower was "Is there a little toilet in there?" because that would be quite a hike down when the urge strikes. The video was extremely interesting. Excellent guitar soundtrack to the video.
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Ken, what a fantastic song. Great blend of your piano and RTs and great RT choices. Super mix. Sounds fantastic!
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J&B. Thanks. Do I hear Bud saying, "I feel your pain" in an Arkansas drawl?
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Ha, BIG smile here, Mario. Your story reminds me of ones i'd make up for our kids at bedtime. Start of with "Once upon a time," and end up with "happily ever after," and never knowing myself what would come between. You are jamming here with this wonderful soundscape. Lone Wolf has the music in him and you brought it out so well. Thanx Marty, I'm glad that it brought back some fond memories.
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Janne, Very kind. Thank you from both of us. Bob
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Country, & Americana (Sets 483–488):
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