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BIAB 2024 demo sampler & latest features Brian Johnston 04/22/24 11:52 AM Forum: My Favorite Things Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I did a video using some of the latest styles as I address some of the latest features. https://rumble.com/v4qvf0x-band-in-a-box-2024-demo-sampling.html
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Re: Computer Hacked Bass Thumper 04/22/24 01:45 AM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Alan, I know you're a smart guy, so I'm assuming you've got anti-virus software. So do you know how the hack happened? And is there a reason you're posting this to the Showcase instead of another forum such as Off - Topic?
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Re: Missing RealTracks Picker in BBPlugin musocity 04/21/24 11:58 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows) Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I know I had to take the same approach with Reaper calling on BBW using AutoHotkey scripts that I ran from a Lua script in Reaper to access Biab functions then I could write the data to clipboard to send to Biab and copy to send back to Reaper.
Code
reaper.ExecProcess([[cmd.exe /C " cd ]] .. [[C:\\Program Files\\AutoHotkey & AutoHotkey.exe]]..[[ "]]..script_path..[[ahk\scripts\play.ahk"]],0) 
reaper.CF_SetClipboard( start_measures ..",".. number_measures )
text_tempo = reaper.CF_GetClipboard()
  
that was all a lot of messing around so I just put it all in one script to read the current frozen SGU and transfer instantly. Why have a hidden Biab running in the background when you can run the main Biab app and instantly transfer giving a lot more control ? [Linked Image] But eventually I can't see any other way than a self-contained crossplatform JUCE plugin that does it all, and works the same instantly in all DAWs. It just takes way too many years getting there, I'm gettin' old frown [Linked Image]
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Re: JUDITH SAID by Janice & ray with help from Bud & Bandhi Janice & Bud 04/21/24 10:01 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Scott C
This is really good. Very different groove and tempo. Janice's vocal was perfect for the song. The song really grew on me as it went along. Really well done..
Thank you Scott! Janice
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Re: Are You Getting Ready? firesong 04/21/24 09:24 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
The lead and harmony vocals well represent the quick progress you are making with this technology. The whole thought of programming that and creating all the nuances makes our heads spin! smile The acoustic sounds excellent as does the entire mix. The helds are very nice. Well done! J&B
J&B...thanks...it's time consuming for sure but fun so far...Dan
Originally Posted by David Snyder
Very nice Dan! Great Praise and Worship tune! smile
Thanks David...I appreciate it...Dan
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Re: Change of Times, by Hans (me) and Anne-Marie Birchwood 04/21/24 07:56 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi Ray, Vicarn and Firesong, It was very nice reading your posts about the song. Thanks for that. The topic is sad, but the making of it, was a nice process. Not only the vocals from Anne-Marie and me, but also the choice of instruments and builds of the song. After we mixed our vocals, AM came with a suggestion to make another 'break' like the one after the first chorus. She likes one after the solo, but I did it after her marvellous bg-vocals in the middle, for the last part of the song. I was happy she also liked that more. But now about you:
Originally Posted by rayc
The change of texture with the heavier guitars was welcome but very brief...a tease? Two voices that work well together...I'd have liked a little more of Anne-Marie. We're certainly constructed with a obsolescence integrated. Fab stuff.
Hi Ray, as I wrote, we added another break with the heavy guitar. If I had done more of that, the character of the song would be changed too much. In my opinion. And about the mixing of our vocals, or more AM, well... there was something why we didn't do that. But I was glad I asked her to remove all excisting BG's and do whatever she want on that. And that worked out perfectlly. I'm glad you agreed with that too. And I also agree with your last line. Though that doesn't mean you have to be happy with that.
Originally Posted by vicarn
Well done you two. I would bring Anne-Marie's voice up a little though and eq it to match your tone if you can. Vic
Hi Vic, I understand you liker her voice more than mine, but as I wrote to Ray, we had our reasons to do what we did. Maybe in another song... And my vocals are what they are. And I still like them, although they are getting older as well!
Originally Posted by firesong
Hans and Anne-Marie...very nice duet work here...certainly an interesting track...rock guitars and banjos...an interesting mix of instruments that compose a great band..."aging"...ahh...fun...well done Hans...I always adore Anne-Marie's voice...you can't go wrong there!
Hi firesong, thanks for your comment, but I feel something special in the words you choose, especially about aging. I can't put my finger on what exactly you mean, maybe you would name it differently? Tell me! Have a nice day and lots of inspiration, Hans
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Re: "Floating Piano" - (instrumental) camog 04/21/24 04:27 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Bless ya Marty - chuffed you liked my slow piano tune, many thanks for your very nice comments!! And thank you for listening, Best wishes, Carl
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Re: Is there a way to change the order of the tracks in the mixer? foxwaves 04/21/24 01:02 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Rob Helms
One reason this is best done in the DAW is that BiaB has a particular protocol for handilng its tracks due to the way styles are created. once you get the results you want then move to DAW of choice.
Thanks Rob! That's what I'll do. Have a nice day!
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Re: THE GREATEST SONG_Gayle and David Eurovision!!! Noel96 04/21/24 04:01 AM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi David and Gayle. Wow! Wow! Wow! This is mind-blowing. I can't even begin to imagine how to put together such an epic production. You've both raised the bar with this one. Tons of kudos to both of you! --Noel
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Re: Blue Guitar - Remix - Spirit Level aka Robert C and Scott C Scott C 04/21/24 01:56 AM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Thanks David. Marty, Waoband, and Ray for checking out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated and glad you liked it...
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Re: Tonight In Every Honky Tonk In Texas G McAllister 04/20/24 12:50 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Good Morning. THANKS. I guess I always kinda keep one foot 'back in the day". Sure appreciate you listening and writing.
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Re: Sophia Loves V3 WaoBand 04/20/24 10:33 AM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by firesong
Chay...really nice groove throughout...loved the sax and the contrast with the guitar solo...both were fitting though very different...nicely done!
Thanks for listening and commenting, Dan. Very much appreciated.
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Re: Sixtonian floor dance NigelSpiers 04/20/24 09:21 AM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi Mike, Yes this sure does evoke memories of 60's movie soundtracks - especially the flute, We done. Best Regards Nigel
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Re: Can barely hear recorded audio rharv 04/20/24 02:49 AM Forum: RealBand Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Glad it helped. If you come back to this thread, you can Edit your original post and mark it as Resolved, which sometimes helps other people searching for a similar issue.
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Re: The Mystery of Creative Flow Bass Thumper 04/20/24 12:30 AM Forum: Off-Topic Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Notes Norton
I never intended to get into the zone, I never tried to do it, and I don't think you can intentionally get into the flow. With enough experience, it just started happening. I didn't even notice it at first.
Agreed, that has been my experience. And the brain science research will continue. Not sure where it will lead, most likely in unexpected destinations; perhaps to better understand and treat savants.
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FYI: V1.0.78 Windows Download Manager Released April 16, 2024 Jim Fogle 04/19/24 07:19 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
+++ Install Manager (64bit) v. 1.0.78 (60 MB) +++ The Install Manager can be used to download and install Band-in-a-Box packages that you have ordered or registered on www.pgmusic.com. This will update it to the latest available build. Note that your download page also includes the latest build. Summary of Changes for Version 1.0.78 (April 16, 2024): * Fixed: Crash at bootup when running on the Windows built-in Administrator account.
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Re: Tunnel To The Mysterious Kingdom MarioD 04/19/24 07:15 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by chulaivet1966
Hey Mario.... Very well put together. The mix is good to my ears and this is a very soothing piece. You do these instrumentals very well and I always enjoy listening to them. Have a good one.
Thanx, I appreciate your comments.
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Re: LIST OF USB AUDIO INTERFACES THAT ARE "MULTICLIENT ASIO" justanoldmuso 04/19/24 02:41 PM Forum: Post your own Tips and Tricks here Jump to new postsJump to new posts
FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS RE BUYING A USB AUDIO INTERFACE. (this is more aimed at users new to music production…. based on many years of buying interfaces for myself, and seeing typical mistakes made by others in buying etc etc.) 1..just because a friend is happy with an interface doesnt necessarily mean you will be. 2..there are so many differently configured pc's out there that what might work on one pc might not on another. 3..just because someone on the net says 'i'm happy with xyz' doesnt necessarily mean you will be particularly if you have different feature set needs. 4..if you're baffled why an interface doesnt work on your pc but does on someone's pc you know…it could be simply that your friend has a pc that's been specifically optimised for music production or custom built by a manufacturer for music production and tweaked or your friend isnt on the net whereas you are and thus your running special protection mechanisms that take pc resources away from the primary task of music production. There are many reasons… regarding buying or optimising an existing pc for music production have a leisurely read of this… https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=795663#Post795663 5.so youve been on one or more recording forums and are baffled by the many different usb audio interface recommendations. For example, start a thread on a forum… 'I'm a new user…what do you all recommend as a usb audio interface'....youll get a load of different answers and opinions from studios large and small…. thus its important to assess your OWN feature set needs which might be completely different from people recommending a product on the thread you started. 6..as i said in the highlighted thread above to save disappointment its imperative imho to try and test the interface via renting (very inexpensive) for a week or get a 30 day return. The gear shop I deal with has a no questions asked return/money back policy. 7..it's very important to do one's homework prior to purchase. and really research the many many interface offerings on the market versus your needs so you dont miss the best product for you…and i would suggest not to rush into a purchasing decision. The interface, and I can't stress this enough is 'THE HEART OF YOUR STUDIO', i.e. in the same way people take their time re-buying a house to live in…same goes for an interface so buying mistakes arent made. Another reason to 'try before buy'. 8..some people are swayed by user ratings. i suggest you do your own testing and research because your pc might be different in how its configured or they are using hot shot pc's that cost oodles versus your old clunker that might need optimising for music production. 9..A BIG FOCUS in your product search should be interface DRIVERS and their performance. just because someone on the net gushes about their interfaces drivers…maybe your system is different. you won't know till you test ON YOUR PC. 10..i can't stress enough that the combo of pc and interface deliver very low total latency. please read up carefully on the net about how to get a very low latency music production environment... and/or see my link in this post. as you can see the purchasing decision re an interface should not be made without considering various factors. Finally, one's budget should be considered. as ive been in tech for many years I typically buy in the middle price range…as i'm always concerned about rapid changes in technology/obsolescence …just something to consider....also if i see price drops on a product...and its not a rule..but i will ponder if a new product version is coming out. Now you might want to know where you might look at lots of different interfaces. There are many sites on the net that sell a plethora of devices where you can research devices with also interesting articles and/or blogs….eg… https://www.sweetwater.com/c695--USB_Audio_Interfaces https://www.zzounds.com/cat--Audio-Interfaces--2418 https://www.musiciansfriend.com/audio-interfaces and many others on the net….also try your local gear shop if you have one nearby. I hope the above helps someone. happiness. om
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Re: Windows 10 Upgrade (from Windows7)... still available pppittpeter 04/19/24 01:25 PM Forum: Off-Topic Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Thanks for sharing your journey with upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10. It sounds like quite the adventure! I remember when I tackled a similar upgrade on an old laptop of mine. It's amazing how a little persistence and some helpful YouTube tutorials can make all the difference, right? Kudos to you for figuring it out and getting everything up and running smoothly!
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Re: The Dance with Destiny, original busking tune BabuMusic 04/19/24 01:17 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Love your busking attitude, Donny. You're right about meetng some special homeless folk. There I found some of the best life attitudes on the planet. Speaking of attitudes, I love your attitude on this one. Cool song, and love the lyrics. Cool funky feel and that guitar was an excellent choice, although it does seem to cut into the vocal a little at times. I'm not a good judge of cheesy, so I defer to the category speicialists.
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Re: 2024 (US) Library Of Congress Recording Registry Entries (Article) AudioTrack 04/19/24 12:19 PM Forum: Off-Topic Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Regardless of any political connection, acknowledging Bacharach/David's "Magic Moments" as one of the greatest music compositions of all time is 100% correct. In fact, just about everyone of Bacharach & David's compositions. Such genius is rare, very rare.
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Re: At the Fair DC Ron 04/19/24 11:54 AM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Scott C
Very cool style for this song. Perfect vocal and lyric. Really neat instrumentation. Well done
Scott, glad you liked it! Thanks for the listen.
Originally Posted by Noel96
Hi Ron. Wow! This is creativity on steroids. I loved it. The 'fairground' arrangement is superb and a perfect fit for RWD's extraordinary lyrics. The three of you have created something very special with this one. Musical brilliance at its best.--Noel
Hi, Noel! THANK YOU for the kind comments. It was a lot of fun for all of us, so glad it hit the mark!
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Audio rendering probleem BB2024 DELTAKEY 04/19/24 10:24 AM Forum: Band-in-a-Box Nederlands Gebruikers Forum Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Sinds december 2023 mijn nieuwste versie BB2024 in gebruik genomen. Mooi en weer nieuwe mogelijkheden. Doe veel met audio omzetting naar wavfile Nu blijkt dat alleen in deze versie rendering 96 kilohertz een probleem geeft. Krijg een snel en hoog klinkend audiobestand (wave) te horen. Schakel ik terug naar 48 kilohertz geen probleem. In BB2023 is dit geen probleem. Iemand enig idee of hier een verklaring voor is?
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Re: Free Kontakt Player Instruments Paj 04/19/24 09:35 AM Forum: Off-Topic Jump to new postsJump to new posts
A new, free pulse engine from Wavelet Audio: https://wavelet-audio.com/pulse-box/ Paj 8^)
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Re: To make me feel alive Chris37 04/19/24 05:17 AM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Thanks Mario! smile
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Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Review: 4.75 out of 5 Stars!

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"MIDI SuperTracks partial generation showing six variations – each time the section is generated it can be instantly auditioned, re-generated or backed out to a previous generation – and you can do this with any track type. This is MAJOR! This takes musical experimentation and honing an arrangement to a new level, and faster than ever."

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