When I run Finale and BIAB at the same time, the music output stutters and other odd problems. Is there any trick to running both software at the same time (in the Midi/Audio setups etc?
I suspect the two programs are attempting to share resources, audio or memory. Two steps you can take are split the audio driver that is used by each program and change the audio latency setting.
Band-in-a-Box can use one of three available audio drivers: WAS, ASIO or MME. WAS and MME are part of the Windows operating system while ASIO typically is audio device specific and supplied by the audio device manufacturer.
In Band-in-a-Box press Ctrl + E to open the "Preferences" window then click on the "Audio" button to open audio preferences. Make sure Band-in-a-Box and Finale are using different audio drivers.
Audio latency is the time, in milliseconds, it takes for the computer to process audio. The length of time it takes from the time the computer receives audio to the time you hear it.
Raising the audio latency number gives the computer more time to process the audio. What number works best generally is system specific so what works for me likely won't work for you. I would adjust the number higher than it presently is. As long as you're listening the number doesn't matter. The only time it matters is when you're recording audio while also listening to playback of the other tracks.
That's great news. I'm glad my suggestion was helpful.
If I may I'd like to make an additional suggestion. While everything is working okay open the "Options" menu and select "Save Preference File ...". This opens a dialog that saves all your preferences. Then after an update, or if the program acts up, it will be easy to refresh the preference settings.
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Video: Enhanced Melodists in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®!
We've enhanced the Melodists feature included in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows!
Access the Melodist feature by pressing F7 in the program to open the new MultiPicker Library and locate the [Melodist] tab.
You can now generate a melody on any track in the program - very handy! Plus, you select how much of the melody you want generated - specify a range, or apply it to the whole track.
This new panel offers built-in specific support for the Reaper® DAW API allowing direct transfer of Band-in-a-Box® files to/from Reaper® tracks!
When you run the Plugin from Reaper®, there is a panel to set the following options:
-BB Track(s) to send: This allows you to select the Plugin tracks that will be sent Reaper.
-Destination Reaper Track: This lets you select the destination Reaper track to receive media content from the Plugin.
-At Bar: You can select a bar in Reaper where the Plugin tracks should be placed.
-Start Below Selected Track: This allows you to place the Plugin tracks below the destination Reaper track.
-Overwrite Reaper Track: You can overwrite previous content on the destination Reaper track.
-Move to Project Folder: With this option, you can move the Plugin tracks to the Reaper project folder.
-Send Reaper Instructions Enable this option to send the Reaper Instructions instead of rendering audio tracks, which is faster.
-Render Audio & Instructions: Enable this option to generate audio files and the Reaper instructions.
-Send Tracks After Generating: This allows the Plugin to automatically send tracks to Reaper after generating.
-Send Audio for MIDI Track: Enable this option to send rendered audio for MIDI tracks.
-Send RealCharts with Audio: If this option is enabled, Enable this option to send RealCharts with audio.
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