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Rock stars stories about how their aging - some were covered in a recent post pghboemike Yesterday at 11:36 PM Forum: My Favorite Things Jump to new postsJump to new posts
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rock harpsichords pretty please. justanoldmuso Yesterday at 07:15 PM Forum: Styles and RealTracks Wishlist Jump to new postsJump to new posts
would love such as rhythm rt for rock songs at various tempos. love the harpisichord. example... a harpsichord starts a rock song by itself rocking along for a few bars ...then BAM... whole power rock trio or more slams in. call the rt slammin harpsichord ...lol. also chinese gong/samples rd would be nice. happiness. om
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Three requests- High String Guitar, Pizzicato… darthurb2 Yesterday at 02:55 PM Forum: Styles and RealTracks Wishlist Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi, I would love a Real Track of a High String Guitar. For years a staple of country productions and used to great effect by The Eagles. It’s difficult to point out with an example, as it affords percussive texture without getting in the way. Just equalizing the existing acoustic guitars is a poor substitute. Pizzicato strings is a great effect to be able to use to boost a section without getting in the way. High Strings - Again it’s a wonderful way to add depth and shine without muddying the mix.
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Free Orchestra Tool - Orchestra Elements by Sonuscore (Link) Jim Fogle 07/25/24 04:04 PM Forum: Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production Jump to new postsJump to new posts
+++ Sonuscore Orchestra Elements +++ uses the free Kontact Player V6.7.1 or higher and requires a little more than 4 GB of storage space.
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Band-in-a-Box 2024 Build 1113 Update (July 23) Andrew - PG Music 07/24/24 02:19 AM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Band-in-a-Box 2024 build 1113 update patch is available: https://update.pgmusic.com/support/patch/bb2024_win_update_build1113.exe Summary of changes in Build 1113 (Since build 1111) (July 23)
  • Fixed: When saving to XML, tempo wasn't being written.
  • Fixed: When importing to XML to tracks other than melody/soloist, the tracks weren't being frozen so they likely would have been regenerated.
  • Fixed: When importing chords in XML that didn't have the text specified, it could ignore the chord type and just display regular major chords.
  • Fixed: Potential XML issues importing tempos and time sigs.
  • Fixed: Notation printout could have "end" showing up twice.
  • Fixed: Default folder to save a range of notation images in Print Preview window wasn't being set to the song folder.
  • Fixed: Saving a bitmap in Print Preview could still affect the size of the preview image in some cases.
  • Fixed: Right click menu items for vocal synth weren't working.
  • Fixed: Mute in the Bar settings does not work after bar 41.
  • Fixed: 32 bit UserTracks did not work.
  • Fixed:Various dialog box layout tweaks.
  • Fixed: Edit | Lyrics menu has two incorrectly named items
  • Fixed: RealTracks and RealDrums out of sync when using a Style Change.
  • Fixed: Blip noises at the end of some RealDrums (eg LaPopJazzCoolEv16).
  • Fixed: RealDrums tick offset setting was not being applied.
  • Fixed: Track Actions > Erase Track was not undoable.
  • Fixed: "There is no RealTracks on this Track. Would you like to select one?" message appears when deleting bars.
  • Fixed: Wrong help video link in the Chord Builder.
  • Fixed: Possible crash during bootup.
  • Fixed: Plugin was ignoring RenderMIDIToAudio setting.
  • Updated: Documentation.
DAW Plugin 6.1.13 Release Notes (July 23)
  • Fixed: Bass track on style page does not generating in some cases
  • Fixed: MIDISuperTrack not generating in some cases
  • Fixed: Plugin prompts to save when no changes have been made to song
  • Fixed: Recent files not being found when saved without extension
  • Fixed: Saving tracks to SGU folder should reset when opening new song
RealTracks and Content updates (July 23)
  • Fixed: RT1645:Guitar, Acoustic, Soloist SambaFusionCarlos Ev 190 was playing chords instead of single notes for shots and holds.
  • Fixed: RT2346:Horn Section, Rhythm, Funk 2-part, Ev 110 was rendering in Mono instead of Stereo
  • Fixed: RT844:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryRockPopping Ev 120 had an off sounding bar.
  • Fixed: RT3633:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm DublinPopArpConstant Ev 120 did not have the Direct Input option available in the RealTracks picker.
  • Fixed: RT3163:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm BluesyPopSteady8thsBrent Ev 100 and RT3165:Guitar, Baritone Electric, BackgroundSoloist RockabillyLicksBrent Sw 190 were playing at half speed and down an octave
  • Fixed: RT2914:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Folky16thsBrent Ev16 085 and RT3644:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking IndieFolkAlternate Ev16 085 were not playing 'sus' chords.
  • Fixed: RT2966:Bass, Acoustic, JazzWaltzFastABNeil Sw 220 was playing out of sync with other instruments at times with the A substyle
  • Fixed: Several SynthMaster audition files from MST SEt 39 were playing an incorrect instrument
  • Fixed: RT3694:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm MinorBluesCompMiles Sw 140 was not playing major chords and was silent if a major chord was entered.
  • Fixed: RT4244:Bass, Electric, PopSwingBouncyAB Sw 120 was silent when slash chords were entered.
  • Fixed: RealDrum TeenBeatUptempoEv16 did not have a count-in.
  • Fixed: Guitar, Electric, Background CinemaHeldLowDarin solo and band audition files were swapped.
  • Fixed: Harmonica, Background CountryBalladJellyRoll Ev 085 and Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModCountryBalladPower1 Ev16 075 were missing shots and holds.
  • Fixed: RT2958:Bass, Acoustic, SmoothCoolNeil Sw16 075 was not playing major and minor chords properly.
  • Fixed: RT2748:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm AltHipHop Ev16 085 had an issue with Cm7 chords
  • Fixed: NewOrleansMardiGras16ths^ would not play at all for variation 2, and variation 5 would not have a count-in
  • Fixed: SambaBrazilBrushPercAlex16ths would sometimes have empty bars
  • Fixed: RT3715:Guitar, Baritone Acoustic, Fingerpicking AmericanaRootsy Ev16 085 would play notes not suitable as a one chord
  • Fixed: RT3080:Mandolin, Rhythm AmericanaPop8thsAndy Ev 100 was playing a dominat 7th note in major chords
  • Fixed: RT1645:Guitar, Acoustic, Soloist SambaFusionCarlos Ev 190 was playing chords instead of single notes for shots and holds
  • Fixed: RT3404:Bass, Electric, LoungeFunkAlex Ev16 080 and MIDI SuperTrack 3517:Bass, LoungeFunkAlex Ev16 080 were not playing proper major endings
  • Fixed: =Picnic.sty may not load properly, or shows bogus substyles.
  • Fixed: Several Audition files were not playing correctly, or were too quiet.
  • Fixed: Several RealDrums Demos Audio files were not playing.
  • Fixed: Several MIDI SuperTracks audition files were missing or incorrect.
  • Fixed: Several Style Demos Audio files had stuck MIDI notes.
  • Added: Several missing Style Demos Audio files.
  • Fixed: 'Synth, Rhythm DiscoShakuhachiHeld Ev 120' and 'Synth, Rhythm DiscoShakuhachiPulse Ev 120' play incorrect substyles.
  • Fixed: 'Synth, Rhythm DiscoSynthGuitDelaySync Ev 120' and 'Synth, Rhythm DiscoSynthGuitDelayStraight Ev 120' play incorrect substyles.
Summary of changes in Build 1111 (Since build 1109)
  • Fixed: StylePicker font size setting did not work for sizes greater than 10pt.
  • Added: MultiPicker Defaults button opens a panel which allows you to set defaults separately for column widths, window size, and font size.
  • Added: MultiPicker Defaults includes setting for font size (range 4 - 30).
  • Fixed: Track actions menu was truncated sometimes when using picker as well
  • Fixed: MIDI Soloist now has options to control whether a style will be loaded. MultiPicker dialog and MIDI Soloist dialog have a setting to enable/disable style changes.
  • Fixed: MIDI Soloist displays name of style that will be loaded in the list and if it will be loaded.
  • Fixed: MIDI Soloist was sometimes loading the wrong style.
  • Fixed: StylePicker had overlapping text sometimes e.g. '10,027 styles, sorted by name'.
  • Fixed: StylePicker 'other' filter text sometimes overlaps with "include similar" checkbox
  • Fixed: When there was a key signature change to a new key like C# , this could result in a flat key signature (like Db) showing up in the notation window.
  • Fixed: "Print to PDF" now defaults to Microsoft Print to PDF driver, which fixed certain issues such as the title area sometimes not displaying the correct fonts.
  • Fixed: issue involving section text and lyric printout not displaying correctly.
  • Fixed: could not save from the Print Preview to TIF or PNG format.
  • Fixed: In the Big Lyrics Window, when the checkbox to display chords was unchecked in the Options dialog, chords were still displaying when the Big Lyrics where displayed onscreen.
  • Added: Ability to specify a specific folder when saving a range of images from the Print Preview window.
  • Fixed: When saving Print Preview image(s) to disk, and you change the width/height in order to save a specific size, it would affect the width displayed onscreen.
  • Fixed: printing issue that could result in the first row of tablature to not have horizontal lines drawn, or potentially the lines be drawn too long on other rows.
  • Fixed: Also ability for RB to specify that a track is frozen when writing BBINput.txt to save an MGU/SGU.
  • Fixed: Possible spurious "window error 109" error message.
  • Fixed: Exporting WAV files at higher sample rates would sound out of tune.
  • Fixed: Importing an audio file at different sample rates might sound out of tune.
  • Fixed: Loops would not generate if demo player was used in the Loops dialog.
  • Fixed: Undo Convert track to editable audio did not work.
  • Fixed: Audio Edit > Insert Silence did not work.
  • Fixed: Selected track MIDI patch might change after visiting MIDI Driver Setup dialog.
  • Fixed: Possible "MIDIEventOutDataErrors" error message when starting playback.
  • Fixed: "Transpose audio tracks by semitones:" in Song Settings only applied to legacy accompaniment track numbers.
  • Fixed: Possible crash when switching to the Loops tab in the MultiPicker.
  • Fixed: StylePicker memos might contain truncated instrument lists.
  • Fixed: Type button in MultiPicker did not work.
  • Fixed: Memos might be truncated in the MultiPicker.
DAW Plugin 6.1.8 release notes
  • Fixed: Crash opening plugin in RealBand
  • Fixed: Load Recent/Default Style when plugin first opens does not work in RealBand
  • Fixed: SGU with 2-bar ending is now converted to 4-bar ending when opened in plugin
  • Fixed: Generated tracks are silent after loading chords from MIDI file
RealTracks and Content updates
  • Fixed: Several holds files are missing: 944, 946, 947, 948, 949, 979, 1000, 1014, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027
  • Fixed: RT 3588 and RT 3589 were playing both A and B substyle when they were supposed to play just A or just B
  • Fixed: 4446:Bass, Electric, BroCountryPulsingAB Ev 110 was not playing the root for slash chords that were not major or minor slash chords
  • Fixed: RT386: "Bass, Electric, Blues Chuck Sw 102" was playing a F# over a Dm9 chord.
  • Fixed: Bouzouki, Rhythm AmericanaTrain16ths ev16 085 #4350 solo played the band version
  • Fixed: _FLYER Demo - Flyer Rootsy R&B Funk.SGU had stuck notes
  • Fixed: Bass, Synth SynthMasterBassBrosModernGroove ev16 85 has been improved so it no longer plays glitchy note
  • Fixed: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopModernGrooveBrightA-B Ev16 075 has had a simple option added so that in the A section only arpeggios
  • Fixed: SongwriterTrainSlightSwing16^ RD was not playing audition demos, and the variations were not displaying properly
  • Fixed: _BYNIGHT RD should not have disabled B substyle.
  • Fixed: Some of the new RT Artist bios were blank.
  • Fixed: Minor typos in the MultiPicker MIDI Tracks, and StylePicker
  • Improved: RT1831 - added simple version with only arpeggios.
  • Improved: Transcriptions, transitions between chords have been improved, and 'simple' option added, for many of the RealTracks released in Dec. 2023. [S = simple tags added, M = marking improved, T = transcriptions improved [M] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Metal80sPopFast8ths Ev 130 [M] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Metal80sPopMed8ths Ev 095 [TS] Guitar, Electric, Soloist ModCountryTravellerJohnny Sw16 075 [TSM] Guitar, Electric, Soloist MetalModern12key Ev 070 [S] Horn Section, Background RnBFunky3-part Ev 120 [S] Trumpet, Background RnBFunky Ev 120 (1TrackHornSection) [S] Sax, Tenor, Background RnBFunky Ev 120 (1TrackHornSection) [S] Sax, Baritone, Background RnBFunky Ev 120 (1TrackHornSection) [S] Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm LAPopJazzShuffle Sw 130 [S] Bass, Electric, LAJazzPopShuffle Sw 130 [TSM] Bass, Electric, PopPumpingSync Ev 120 [SM] Piano, ElectricClav, Rhythm LAPopJazzFunky ev16 095 [SM] Piano, Electric, Rhythm LAPopJazzFunky ev16 095 [S] Piano, Acoustic, Soloist JazzBebopRH Sw 260 [SM] Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm JazzBebopLHComp Sw 260 [SM] Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm JazzWaltzSlowLHComp Sw 085 [M] Piano, Acoustic, Soloist JazzWaltzSlowRH Sw 085 [SM] Piano, Acoustic, Soloist JazzBalladRH Sw 060 [M] Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm NewOrleansSwampSw16 sw16 090 [SM] Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm NewOrleansGumboSlow ev 090 [SM] Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm NewOrleansGoodTimeSwing sw 150 [TS] Guitar, Electric, Soloist BroCountryPopJohnny Ev 110 [TSM] Bass, Electric, ProgUKHeavy8thsAB Ev 110 [TSM] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Soul70sRelaxedRiffs Ev 100 [M] Guzheng, Background CalmingMelodic ev16 065 [M] Pipa, Background CalmingMelodicShortPhrases ev 065 [S] Piano, ElectricClav, Rhythm FunkSlowGroove ev16 070 [S] Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm FunkSlowGrooveTremolo ev16 070 [S] Piano, Electric, Rhythm 70sEZSoulFunk ev 100 [S] Piano, Electric, Rhythm 70sEZSoulSwingPhaser sw 120 [TSM] Banjo, Fingerpicking SlowGentle16thsSync ev16 065 [TSM] Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm IndieFolkGentleSyncDADGAD ev16 065 [TSM] Bass, Electric, MetalModernHeavyBalladAB Ev 070 [S] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm MetalModernBalladHeldPlus12key Ev 070 [TS] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm BroCountryRockNRoll Ev 110 [TS] Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm BroCountryRockGrittyTwang Ev 110 [T] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm BroCountryRockHiSteady8ths Ev 110 [TS] Bass, Electric, ProgUK128PowerAB Sw 075 [TSM] Bass, Electric, MetalModernTripletsAB Sw 140 [T] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm MetalModernHeldPlus12key Sw 140 [T] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm MetalModernTripletSync12key Sw 140 [TSM] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SoulFunk70sCoolRiffs Sw16 090 [TSM] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Soul60sSlow128Riffs Sw 060 [T] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopGlowHeldSpaceySynth ev16 065 [M] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopGlowHeldPlus ev16 065 [T] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopMotionHeldHiGrit ev 100 [M] Bass, Electric, Americana16thsSteveA Ev16 075 [TSM] Bass, Electric, VintageCountrySwingAB Sw 110 [SM] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm VintageCountrySwingTremolo Sw 110 [S] Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm VintageCountrySwingTicTac Sw 110 [TSM] Pedal Steel, Rhythm VintageCountrySwingDoug Sw 110 [TSM] Bass, Acoustic, VintageCountryWaltzSlow Sw 085 [TSM] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm VintageCountryWaltzTremolo Sw 085 [SM] Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm VintageCountryWaltzTicTac Sw 085 [TSM] Pedal Steel, Rhythm VintageCountryWaltzDoug Sw 085 [TSM] Bass, Electric, VintageCountryWaltzSlow Sw 085 [TM] Bouzouki, Rhythm AmericanaGroovin Sw16 075 [TM] Banjo, Rhythm AmericanaGroovin Sw16 075 [TM] Mandolin, Rhythm AmericanaGroovin Sw16 075 [TM] Fiddle, Background AmericanaGroovinAB Sw16 075 [TSM] Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SoulRock70sRiffs Ev 100 [T] Fiddle, Background AmericanaMovinAB Ev 135 [T] Mandolin, Rhythm AmericanaMovinAB Ev 135 [SM] Banjo, Rhythm AmericanaMovinArp Ev 135 [SM] Bouzouki, Rhythm AmericanaMovinSync Ev 135
DAW Plugin 6.1.4 release notes (Jan 30, 2024)
  • Fixed: Generating disabled track shows error message
  • Fixed: Crash when BB folders cannot be found
  • Fixed: Problems playing multi-instrument MIDI track
  • Fixed: String localization errors
  • Added: Exit button (X) when spinning wheel covers entire plugin
  • Added: Load Chords from MIDI File by drag-n-drop over Chord Sheet
Summary of changes in Build 1109 (Since build 1108) (Jan 17, 2024) Note about exporting MIDI files for use with Synth V. If you want the harmony parts exported on separate tracks in your MIDI file: (1) When you select a harmony in Band-in-a-Box, there is an option to Convert/write harmony to the melody track. Do not select this option. (2) To export the MIDI file, use File | Save Special | Save as MIDI file, or click the .MID button in the toolbar (File panel). In the Options dialog, select General MIDI format as the lyrics type, and make sure that "Harmony on separate tracks" is selected (these are the defaults).
  • Added: Three extra RealTracks added, that should have been included in sets 444, 445, and 447 but were only included in the 49PAK: Bass, Electric, VintageCountryWaltzSlow Sw 085; Guitar, Electric, Soloist BroCountryPopJohnny Ev 110; Guitar, Electric, Soloist ModCountryTravellerJohnny Sw16 075
  • Fixed: _Chase.sty triggered HiQ error.
  • Fixed: _Beefy.sty might show N/A RT.
  • Fixed: Apply button should be enabled in MultiPicker if no item is selected.
  • Fixed: When importing MIDI files that use a higher PPQ than 120, will place the lyrics at the wrong times.
  • Fixed: Selecting a chord from the Chord Progressions window by clicking the .. button to the right of the main button while holding shift will just preview the chord.
  • Fixed: When exporting MIDI files with lyrics, the lyric events were saved as plain text events instead of lyric events. This would prevent them from showing up when the MIDI file was imported into some programs, such as Synth V.
  • NOTE: If you want to import a MIDI file with a melody harmony into Synth V with the harmony parts on separate tracks: (1) Do not select the option in Band-in-a-Box to Convert/write harmony to melody track, and (2) to export the MIDI file use File | Save Special | Save as MIDI file (or .MID button), and make sure that "Harmony on separate tracks" is selected in Options.
  • Fixed: MIDI lyrics export option "PG Music format (old)" which was obsolete, changed to "Plain Text Events".
  • Fixed: MP3 loop files would not not play.
  • Fixed: Playback auto-scrolling in the Audio Edit window might stop working after right-clicking.
  • Fixed: "Record from bar" might place recorded audio at wrong location if the track was empty before recording.
  • Fixed: Copy/Move tracks failed to copy audio.
  • Fixed: Possible crash when generating songs with very short riffs and "Automatically fill gaps between riffs" is enabled. Typically occurred on long songs with many chord changes.
  • Fixed: Opening the Lead Sheet window would make the Piano Roll disappear.
  • Fixed: Using "Choose colors for Chord and Notation display" in the ChDisp menu wouldn't permanently change the Notation Window’s background color.
Summary of changes in Build 1108 (Since build 1106)
  • Fixed: Possible program freeze if using "Auto-Fix Sour Notes" feature ("Saddle Up" problem).
  • Fixed: Mix-paste in Audio Edit was not working properly.
  • Fixed: Visual metronome dialog now counts in correctly if bars 1 and 2 have timesigs like 3/4 5/4 7/4.
  • Fixed: Partial Generation improved for RealDrums, when using the MultiPicker partial-generation button , on drums and other tracks, including notation.
  • Fixed: Apply button on MultiPicker should be enabled for all except Melodist, Soloist if None is selected.
  • Fixed: UserTracks were taking a long time to generate, even if .bt2 files were present.
  • Added: Audition chord on beat 2 or 4 by pressing Control-Shift-Enter (note: Shift-Enter already auditions beats 1 or 3).
Summary of changes in Build 1106 (Since build 1104)
  • Fixed: Tracks out of sync if using multiple styles on a track.
  • Fixed: Access Violation error if attempting to make audio harmonies.
  • Fixed: Issues with viewing volume nodes on mono tracks.
  • Fixed: Selecting a blank track in the Audio Edit window would display the wrong track data.
  • Fixed: "Auto-Fix Sour Notes" features were not working.
  • Improved: If changing "stretching quality" setting in RealTracks Settings dialog, relevant tracks will be reprocessed immediately.
  • Fixed: Problematic style changes with styles like 'Airduo' and Aircelt' that have no drum part.
  • Updated: PDF Documentation, help file.
  • Fixed: "Automatically fill gaps between riffs" feature was not working.
  • Fixed: Various GUI issues with Audio Chord Wizard mode.
  • Fixed: Possible slow bootup for some users.
  • Fixed: Tracks with multi-drums would stop generating if restarting playback.
  • Fixed: Audio Conversion Error -1072875854 when exporting MP3 or M4A files.
  • Fixed: Right-click on Chords button should show the Chords Display menu.
  • Fixed: Home key did not work on tracks window.
  • Fixed: Rebuild in the RD Picker duplicates some multidrum entries during the current session.
  • Added: style _MIASMA (rt431)
  • Fixed: Possible problems playing style Demo songs that were frozen.
  • Fixed: Trumpet, Background RnBFunky Ev 120 (1TrackHornSection) not playing properly
  • Updated: RT Memos for all RealTracks included in the 2024 release.
  • Improved: The following RealTracks have improvements including better phrase transitions: - Piano, Acoustic, Soloist JazzFastRH Sw 190 - Guitar, Electric, Soloist ModCountryTravellerJohnny Sw16 075 - Guitar, Electric, Rhythm MetalModernTripletSyncReverse12key Sw 140 - Guitar, Electric, Soloist BroCountryPopJohnny Ev 110 - Bass, Acoustic, SoulJazzMellow ev 85 - Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm SoulJazzMellowTrem Ev 085 - Bass, Acoustic, Fusion70sFunk ev16 100 - Piano, Electric, Rhythm Fusion70sAvantFunk ev16 100 h - Guitar, Electric, Soloist Metal80sPopFast8ths Ev 130 - Guitar, Electric, Soloist AmericanaGentleTrain ev16 085
DAW Plugin 6.0.13 release notes
  • Fixed: Crash opening the plugin
  • Fixed: RD Stems not loading from SGU
  • Fixed: Destination REAPER track should not be deleted before sending to REAPER
  • Fixed: Renamed some labels in REAPER Panel
================================= Summary of changes in Build 1104 (Since build 1102) (Dec 12)
  • Possible noise when starting first playback after loading a song.
  • Tracks waveform appearing wrong if multiple RealTracks with different tempos are generated onto a single track.
  • Forced accidentals revert to Automatic when playing a song.
  • RealTracks stems could not be selected.
  • Cannot select Bass track when opening program.
  • Volume automation nodes might appear in wrong locations on Master track.
  • Resize cursor appears when hovering mouse over track label in tracks window.
  • Track label did not redraw after setting a custom label.
  • Shots and holds not working for a few older RT's like #2915
  • Load demo song did not work for LookMa set 11
  • Tracks might play out of sync if starting playback beyond the end of an Artist Performance Track.
  • Missing riffs in some RealTracks demo songs (eg piano soloist in _WARP.STY demo at bar 10).
  • Bad timing on some RealTracks riffs.
  • Crash when transposing region of an audio track.
  • Media Foundation error -1072875836 when playing _FLEE.STY.
  • Delete key on Tracks window behaving like Shift+Delete.
  • Minimize issue fixed in MultiPicker Library, F5 Bar Settings, Chord Options
  • Apply button on F5 dialog had a semicolon
  • LyricLab.net URL provided in FlashMessage when the function is used
  • [plugin]: Function added to allow generation of Master.wav while using ReaperInstructions
  • [plugin]: Reaper Instructions now have “Beat” parameter allowing them to support live tempo changes
  • Demos playing weren’t shutting down if play was pressed elsehwere in some cases
  • Standalone RealDrums picker when closing needs to point to RealDrums picker in the MultiPicker
  • Instrumental Studies Set 21 files are supposed to notation on both the soloist guitar track and the rhythm guitar track.
  • Manuals, help file
DAW Plugin 6.0.7 release notes
  • Changed plugin name from "2023" to "2024"
  • Deselect all REAPER media items after sending tracks
  • Some media items sent to REAPER don't show signal
  • Add button to expand REAPER Settings area to cover panel
  • Sending tracks to reaper makes sound when complete
  • Pressing PLAY with "Send REAPER Instructions enabled" will result in endless loop if not generated
  • Enabling Style Mix track causes plugin to always generate wav files
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My wrinkles Chris37 07/23/24 02:50 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi all, Oscar (Synthesizer v) is singing this song. https://soundcloud.com/christian-devienne/my-wrinkles Time is ruthless and never lies Some wrinkles grow around my eyes And on my skin they became rife They’re the narrative of my life They're the marks of my nicer dreams Don't want your anti-wrinkle creams They’re like some scars or some tattoos I didn't even have to choose They’re like engraved artistic lines Which give my face some pretty shines They're the paths of my wandering Which reappear without flaunting They recall me some meanders That I have met on deep rivers I remember what I’d been told They were supposed to make me old My spirit feels so much younger I'm just an eternal dreamer RD NashvilleOutlaw^1 RT 4649 Acoustic Bass RT 3172 Acoustic Guitar RT 1682 12-String Acoustic Guitar RT 1031 12-String Electric Guitar RT 1034 12-String Electric Guitar RT 4035 Electric Guitar RT 4036 Electric Guitar RT 3199 Solo Acoustic Guitar RT 3197 Solo Electric Guitar
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Video - Band-in-a-Box® DAW Plugin Version 6 for Mac®: New Features for Reaper Callie - PG Music 07/22/24 09:50 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box VST/AU and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Mac) Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 includes built-in specific support for the Reaper® DAW API, allowing direct transfer of Band-in-a-Box® files to/from Reaper tracks, including tiny lossless files of instructions which play audio instantly from disk. We demonstrate the new Reaper features in the Band-in-a-Box® VST DAW Plugin 6.0 in our video: Band-in-a-Box® DAW Plugin Version 6 for Mac®: New Features for Reaper
https://youtu.be/p14KxEtb5hc
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Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® - Update Today! Callie - PG Music 07/18/24 09:40 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Already grabbed your copy of Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®? Head to our Support Page to download build 803 and update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 installation with the latest version developed by our team! Learn more & download now.
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A place for your songs TikTok billboard top 50 pghboemike 07/17/24 03:48 PM Forum: Off-Topic Jump to new postsJump to new posts
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Band-in-a-Box 2024 for Mac Build 803 (July 16) Andrew - PG Music 07/17/24 01:52 AM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Band-in-a-Box 2024 for Mac Build 803 is available: https://dl11.pgmusic.com/support/mpatch/bb2024_mac_update_build803.pkg Summary of fixes since build 802
  • Fixed: Issue with Save as ABC file causing a spinning circle and not saving the file.
  • Fixed: Plugin doesn’t write un-needed WAV files if reaper instructions only wanted.
  • Fixed: Multipicker - radio and arrows alignment fixed, was bunched up sometimes.
  • Fixed: Melodist panel cosmetic changes.
  • Fixed: Exception could be generated if nothing in picker in some cases.
  • Fixed: RD Picker wasn’t aligning radio buttons sometimes.
  • Fixed: PopupMenus now show a little below where you clicked.
  • Fixed: StylePicker: Rebuild was rebuilding when text changed, now only when press update.
  • Fixed: Volume control for playing is invisible now (not needed).
  • Fixed: Track Settings could have an exception in some cases, if nothing was selected.
  • Fixed: Track Settings had extra columns.
  • Fixed: Send Sys-Ex File menu item did not work.
  • Fixed: Blue line might be visible in some Settings dialogs (eg in RealDrums picker).
  • Fixed: In various picker dialogs, right-clicking might choose the list item below the one clicked on.
  • Fixed [Plugin]: StylePicker alignment and appearance improved on a some controls.
  • Fixed [Plugin]: Much faster renders, up to 2X speed.
  • Fixed [Plugin]: Was generating WAVS sometimes, when no WAVS wanted.
  • Fixed [Plugin]: Reaper “Peaks” folders won’t be mis-identified as RealDrums in Drums folder.
  • Fixed [Plugin]: StylePicker: Rebuild was rebuilding when text changed, now only when press update.
DAW Plugin build 6.2.11 Release notes
  • Fixed: Spinning wheel does not close if attempting to open style picker while Band-in-a-Box is initializing.
  • Fixed: Send button does not send to reaper if tracks need to be generated first
  • Changed: Enable checkbox by clicking text
  • Changed: Don't dim unchecked text for checkbox
  • Fixed: Song generation loop when pressing play after generating RI (show message if trying to play tracks with no WAV or MIDI generated)
  • Changed: Update Reaper Panel layout so all settings are visible
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Artificial Intelligence Integration into BIAB Lob-ster 07/15/24 06:54 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box Wishlist Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Integrating AI to scan sheet music and then replace the performance with recordings of BIAB musicians and famous musicians would be a groundbreaking feature for music software. Here are some potential challenges and considerations: Accurate Sheet Music Recognition: Ensuring the software can accurately interpret complex sheet music, including dynamics, articulations, and nuances, would be crucial. Matching Musician Style: Selecting appropriate recordings based on the music style, era, and desired interpretation would require sophisticated algorithms. Synchronization: Aligning the recorded performances precisely with the sheet music would be technically demanding, especially for complex pieces with multiple instruments. Legal and Copyright Issues: Obtaining licenses to use recordings of famous musicians and ensuring copyright compliance would be essential. If these challenges can be overcome, this feature could revolutionize music education, composition, and performance. Potential Use Cases for Scanning Sheet Music and Implementing Famous Musicians Educational Applications Interactive Learning: Students can learn by listening to professional performances of pieces they're studying. Performance Analysis: Compare student performances to professional recordings to identify areas for improvement. Virtual Ensemble: Create virtual ensembles with famous musicians for collaborative learning experiences. Composition and Arrangement Inspiration and Ideas: Explore different interpretations of a piece by listening to various famous musicians' performances. Arranging Assistance: Use recordings as a starting point for creating new arrangements or orchestrations. Style Analysis: Analyze the playing styles of different musicians to learn and incorporate their techniques. Performance and Practice Play-Along: Practice with professional backing tracks for solo instruments or vocals. Performance Visualization: Visualize the sheet music while listening to a professional performance to improve sight-reading and interpretation. Performance Enhancement: Add professional-quality instrument tracks to personal recordings for a polished final product. Music Production and Creation Sample and Loop Creation: Extract musical phrases from recordings for use in creating new compositions or arrangements. Virtual Collaboration: Collaborate with virtual versions of famous musicians to create new music. Music Restoration: Restore old or damaged sheet music by combining scanned images with recordings of similar pieces.
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The Greatest Synth in History AudioTrack 07/14/24 04:14 AM Forum: Best of YouTube Jump to new postsJump to new posts
T.O.N.T.O (The Original New Timbral Orchestra)
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Artist Performance Sets with Vocals for Windows rockbandguy 07/10/24 03:54 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Hello all, at the moment I own the Artist Performance Set - Songs with Vocals Volume 1 - 3. Where do I get the other sets that have been released? Saw one in the 2024 Free Bonus PAK, but it is not available at the moment. Saw two in the 2023 Bonus 49PAK , but it is only available for Mac. Best regards, -Adrian
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Video: Over 50 New Features and Enhancements in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®! Callie - PG Music 07/10/24 03:16 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Read all about the 50+ newest features in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®, or you can watch our video "Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®: Over 50 New Features and Enhancements!" to see it in action!
youtu.be/o_gb-Cwkvjg Table of Contents: 00:23 Brief overview of new content 05:58 quick look at major new features 08:03 brief overview of how Band-in-a-Box works 09:55 Major New Feature: The Tracks Window! 10:53 Tracks Window: edit phrases & loops 17:47 Tracks Window: looping phrases 21:12 Chord Progression Builder 32:20 MultiPicker Library Window 37:08 Faster Generations and Renders 38:58 MultiPicker: Floating Window 39:31 MultiPicker: Song Titles Filter for RealTracks, RealDrums, etc. 41:38 MultiPicker: Partial Regeneration 44:37 MultiPicker: Patial Generation for ALL track types 45:10 MultiPicker: Set Favorites for ALL track types 45:22 MultiPicker: MIDI Tracks added 46:59 MultiPicker: Soloist easier to use 47:57 MultiPicker: Soloist Demos 49:47 MultiPicker: Melodist Demos 54:19 MultiPicker: Remembered Style 54:45 LyricLab support 56:58 Floating Windows Everywhere! 57:22 Floating Bar Settings Dialog 58:15: Floating Chord Options Dialog 58:48 Shots, Rests, Holds for Utility Tracks 1:01:25 DAW Plugin Version 6 1:02:05 DAW Plugin: instant playback in stylepicker 1:03:24 DAW Plugin: play chordsheet chords from stylepicker 1:05:09 DAW Plugin: render tracks directly in stylepicker 1:07:50 DAW Plugin: load chords from MIDI files 1:08:22 DAW Plugin: shots, rests, holds for utility tracks
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Re: Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder) Bass Guitar Cover by Alana Alberg makingmelody 07/10/24 02:45 AM Forum: Best of YouTube Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I agree! Alana is incredibly talented. Her feel for the bassline and fluidity of movement between the notes is really impressive. It must have taken her many hours to learn Stevie's intricate composition so well.
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Band-in-a-Box® 2024 - DAW Plugin Version 6 New Features Video Callie - PG Music 07/09/24 10:28 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box VST/AU and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Mac) Jump to new postsJump to new posts
The new Band-in-a-Box® VST DAW Plugin Version 6 for Mac® adds over 20 new features!
https://youtu.be/vmi4M-_KEmE
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Ethel Smith - Tico Tico AudioTrack 07/07/24 03:20 PM Forum: Best of YouTube Jump to new postsJump to new posts
From the movie "Bathing Beauty" (1944), a decent pace...
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Love is a Miracle (Ballad version) Flwolf 07/05/24 06:16 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I first recorded this song as a ballad,which you can hear now here. Later I changed it to a Reggae type, which I've uploaded earlier.
Would be interesting to know which version you like better.
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The Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® Free Bonus PAK! Callie - PG Music 07/04/24 08:52 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Along with the 50+ new features added with Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® , we've also released an awesome collection of new Add-ons! On top of the 222 new RealTracks (+50 bonus RealTracks), we've also released new MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, and two new sets of "RealDrums Stems." Order Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac during our special (which ends July 31st) and you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK that includes a lot of these new Add-ons: - MIDI Styles Set 88: "Look Ma! More MIDI 11: SynthMaster" - Instrumental Studies Set 20: New Orleans Piano - MIDI SuperTracks Set 40: More SynthMaster - MIDI SuperTracks Set 43: Rock & Pop Keys - Artist Performance Set 15: Songs with Vocals volume 5 - Playable RealTracks Set 3 - Playable RealDrums Set 2 - SynthMaster Sounds and Styles, with audio demos - RealCombos 2024 Booster PAK: *For Pro customers, this includes 35 new RealTracks and 58 new RealStyles. *For MegaPAK customers, this includes 25 new RealTracks and 45 new RealStyles. *For UltraPAK customers, this includes 28 new RealStyles. - RealDrums Stems Set 6: More Pop, Rock & Country Want even more new Add-ons? Boost your Free Bonus PAK to a 2024 49-PAK for just $49 and add even more new Add-ons to your collection: - 50 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks & RealDrums - MIDI Styles Set 89: "Look Ma! More MIDI 12: Funk, Jazz & Blues Keys" - Instrumental Studies Set 21: '80s Hard Rock Guitar - MIDI SuperTracks Set 41: Jazz Comping & Soloing Piano - MIDI SuperTracks Set 42: Soul & New Orleans Keys - Artist Performance Set 16: Songs with Vocals volume 6 - RealDrums Stems Set 5: Jazz, Latin, Funk & World
https://youtu.be/ZezLjinyb-4 Note: Xtra Styles PAKs and XPro Styles PAKs are not included in any Band-in-a-Box® purchase, and can be ordered separately starting at just $29 during our special: XPro Styles PAKs | Xtra Styles PAKs.
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RT out of sync with Real Drums Funkifized 07/03/24 07:22 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows
I thought I had a pretty good track for "Drift Away", but I added a 3rd guitar with Bar Settings pulling that guitar out except on the chorus, but on Generate, now the tracks all seem out of sync. What gives? I also defined a "C" section, for long, held chords, but I never even defined the holds yet. It was after putting this "C" section that the out-of-sync thing happened.
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Interesting issue to discuss regarding Big Lyrics window. Rob Helms 07/02/24 08:25 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows
As you can see here the lyrics are shown as are the chords, but in each bar there are two chords. each chord is displayed prior to the lyrics, but in the actual song the lyrics should be displayed under both chords. (bar based) I tried pushing the lyrics at the split but the results are the same. Is there a way to solve this issue other than spreading the chords out to separate bars, doubling the tempo and playing the RTs at half time? (Say Whaaaat?!?! like that would even work.) Example in the beginning of the song the first two words should be under or after the G and the second two after the BM.
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Fame Studio Tour (Video Link) Jim Fogle 07/02/24 06:32 PM Forum: Off-Topic Jump to new postsJump to new posts
+++ Fame Recording Studio Tour +++
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Nestled in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, FAME Studios has been a cornerstone of the music industry since its founding in 1959 by Rick Hall. This unassuming studio has played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of American music, from soul and R&B to rock and country. FAME Studios became renowned for its "Muscle Shoals sound," a unique blend of rhythm, blues, and soul that attracted artists from across the globe. Legends like Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Etta James, and Otis Redding graced these hallowed halls, laying down tracks that would define generations. The studio's house band, famously known as The Swampers, became a force in their own right, backing countless hits and leaving an indelible mark on the music they touched.
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FL Studio Chord Generator tony10000 07/02/24 05:59 PM Forum: Off-Topic Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Finally released in FL Studio 2024. It also has arp generation features that are wild!
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Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® Video - Boot Camp: Working with the Newest Features! Callie - PG Music 07/02/24 05:54 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® includes over 50 new features! Watch our Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® Boot Camp: Working with the Newest Features video, and follow along as we demonstrate how to create a new song from scratch using some of the major new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®, like the Chord Progression Builder, the new MultiPicker Library Window, and the new Tracks Window!
https://youtu.be/62uG7Juf_aA
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Question For Callie Re. New Xpro and Xtra Style Sets Aubrey 07/01/24 05:11 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Hi Callie, Re. your recently pinned post (06/26/2024) about the 'new' XPro Styles PAK 6 and Xtra Styles PAK 17. I bought these two sets back in December of 2023 at the same time that I bought BIAB 2024. I am therefore assuming that these are not 'new' style sets but just those old style sets put back on sale prices again - am I correct? At this time of year we do normally see brand new 'XPro' and 'Xtra' Style sets from PG Music. Does this resale of the previous sets mean that no new mid-year style set releases will be forthcoming this year? (This would be a real shame - this is something that I look forward to every mid-year!). Many thanks! Regards, Aubrey
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Read all about the 50+ newest features in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®, or you can watch our video "Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®: Over 50 New Features and Enhancements!" to see it in action!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® Video - DAW Plugin Version 6 New Features

The new Band-in-a-Box® VST DAW Plugin Version 6 for Mac® adds over 20 new features!

We show them off in our video: Band-in-a-Box® DAW Plugin Version 6 for Mac®: New Features

The Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® Free Bonus PAK!

Along with the 50+ new features added with Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®, we've also released an awesome collection of new Add-ons! On top of the 222 new RealTracks (+50 bonus RealTracks), we've also released new MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, and two new sets of "RealDrums Stems."

Order Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac during our special (which ends July 31st) and you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK that includes a lot of these new Add-ons:
- MIDI Styles Set 88: "Look Ma! More MIDI 11: SynthMaster"
- Instrumental Studies Set 20: New Orleans Piano
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 40: More SynthMaster
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 43: Rock & Pop Keys
- Artist Performance Set 15: Songs with Vocals volume 5
- Playable RealTracks Set 3
- Playable RealDrums Set 2
- SynthMaster Sounds and Styles, with audio demos
- RealCombos 2024 Booster PAK:
*For Pro customers, this includes 35 new RealTracks and 58 new RealStyles.
*For MegaPAK customers, this includes 25 new RealTracks and 45 new RealStyles.
*For UltraPAK customers, this includes 28 new RealStyles.

- RealDrums Stems Set 6: More Pop, Rock & Country

Want even more new Add-ons? Boost your Free Bonus PAK to a 2024 49-PAK for just $49 and add even more new Add-ons to your collection:
- 50 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks & RealDrums
- MIDI Styles Set 89: "Look Ma! More MIDI 12: Funk, Jazz & Blues Keys"
- Instrumental Studies Set 21: '80s Hard Rock Guitar
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 41: Jazz Comping & Soloing Piano
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 42: Soul & New Orleans Keys
- Artist Performance Set 16: Songs with Vocals volume 6
- RealDrums Stems Set 5: Jazz, Latin, Funk & World

Listen to Demos of the Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK: https://youtu.be/ZezLjinyb-4

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Watch our Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® Boot Camp: Working with the Newest Features video, and follow along as we demonstrate how to create a new song from scratch using some of the major new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®, like the Chord Progression Builder, the new MultiPicker Library Window, and the new Tracks Window!

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Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® - 222 New RealTracks Overview

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