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Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Joined: Mar 2014
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I am new to Band in a Box and RealBand. Here is what I have found.
Regenerating Tracks - Band in a Box
Can freeze or lock an entire track so it won't regenerate (eg. lock a solo or bass part).
Cannot select part of a track to regenerate - it's all or nothing.
Regenerating Sections of Tracks - RealBand
Can regenerate any section of a track (eg. from half a beat to any number of bars/measures).
Can also cut and paste any section of a part.
There is a handy "Snap to beat" button which makes selection easy.
I have used the above to build a double bass intro from a RealTrack.
Volume Control
Band in a Box has some easy to use Master volume sliders to get your track to the right volume (eg. match CDs in your music library). There is a peak limiter on the master output so the audio will never clip. RealBand is quite different and I haven't got that sorted yet.
Interface Differences (Traps)
In Band in a Box you can enter chords using 1, 4, 5 or I, IV, IV but not so in RealBand.
In Band in a Box hitting "Escape" will stop playback, but again this does nothing in RealBand.
Like others I have found BiaB easier and quicker to use but need the features in RealBand to finish my songs.
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Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Joined: Oct 2008
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Hi Joseph, Welcome to the forums  That's a good summary you've put together. All the best, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Joined: Jan 2010
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This for me is exactly the way to go but thats just me other users might go another way.
AMD Athlon 7550 dual core
processor 2.51 ghz
1 87 gb ram
windows 7 Ultimate
yamaha rev 500 effects
tacam DP-24 DAW
Samson Resolv NF monitors
Yamaha PSR-620 Keyboard
Fender semi accoustic guitar
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Joined: Jan 2020
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I am new to BIAB and RB ... I just want to thank you for your kind way of sharing to help others on the site ... I look forward to reading more of your posts ... thank you again ...
Donnie ...
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Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Joined: Aug 2006
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Wow that post was resurrected from 2010, and even had a Mac post. A lot of good info in it. Kinda cool to see the love RB was given back then. I think it is still a valuable tool, and should be given some more love.
Notice: this is not an invitation to pounce on me or RB in an attempt to squash any further development of RB in favor of those who think it should go away.
Your opinions are valid for you there are others who feel different and there views are valid as well.
Last edited by Rob Helms; 01/09/20 04:50 AM.
Lenovo Win 10 16 gig ram, Mac mini with 16 gig of ram, BiaB 2022, Realband, Harrison Mixbus 32c version 9.1324, Melodyne 5 editor, Presonus Audiobox 1818VSL, Presonus control app, Komplete 49 key controller.
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Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,987
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are your karaoke tracks midi or audio? if you have existing backing tracks and don't want to generate new ones RealBand is great. If they are midi, just open them in RB and chose the key you want to transpose to.
If they are audio you'll need to pitch shift them by semitones but that's easy too.
If you do want to generate new tracks use BIAB, and getting the hang of it is quite easy. If you have sheet music for jazz standards then it might have the chords already for entry - i had several cole porter songs like that.
one problem i find with BIAB - but you may not - is that as a folk/country/pop guitarist i'm used to major, minor and seventh chords but jazz standards often use more complicated chords and to get the right backing by ear wihtout the music is not as easy as say a track for creedence clearwater revival(John Fogarty responded to criticism that they were three chord band by saying they would be two chord band if they could get away with it!)
Last edited by Bob Calver; 01/11/20 07:51 AM.
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Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
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Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!
The Newest RealBand 2024 Update is Here!
The newest RealBand 2024 Build 5 update is now available!
Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.
This free update is available to all RealBand 2024 users. To learn more about this update and download it, head to www.pgmusic.com/support.realband.htm#20245
The Band-in-a-Box® Flash Drive Backup Option
Today (April 5) is National Flash Drive Day!
Did you know... not only can you download your Band-in-a-Box® Pro, MegaPAK, or PlusPAK purchase - you can also choose to add a flash drive backup copy with the installation files for only $15? It even comes with a Band-in-a-Box® keychain!
For the larger Band-in-a-Box® packages (UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition), the hard drive backup copy is available for only $25. This will include a preinstalled and ready to use program, along with your installation files.
Backup copies are offered during the checkout process on our website.
Already purchased your e-delivery version, and now you wish you had a backup copy? It's not too late! If your purchase was for the current version of Band-in-a-Box®, you can still reach out to our team directly to place your backup copy order!
Note: the Band-in-a-Box® keychain is only included with flash drive backup copies, and cannot be purchased separately.
Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows for free with build 1111!
With this update, there's more control when saving images from the Print Preview window, we've added defaults to the MultiPicker for sorting and font size, updated printing options, updated RealTracks and other content, and addressed user-reported issues with the StylePicker, MIDI Soloists, key signature changes, and more!
Learn more about this free update for Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1111
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Review: 4.75 out of 5 Stars!
If you're looking for a in-depth review of the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows version, you'll definitely find it with Sound-Guy's latest review, Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Review: Incredible new capabilities to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs.
A few excerpts:
"The Tracks view is possibly the single most powerful addition in 2024 and opens up a new way to edit and generate accompaniments. Combined with the new MultiPicker Library Window, it makes BIAB nearly perfect as an 'intelligent' composer/arranger program."
"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."
"Band in a Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is huge, with hundreds of functions, more than any one person is likely to ever use. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. BIAB can do some things that no DAW does, and this year BIAB has more DAW-like functions than ever."
Convenient Ways to Listen to Band-in-a-Box® Songs Created by Program Users!
The User Showcase Forum is an excellent place to share your Band-in-a-Box® songs and listen to songs other program users are creating!
There are other places you can listen to these songs too! Visit our User Showcase page to sort by genre, artist (forum name), song title, and date - each listing will direct you to the forum post for that song.
If you'd rather listen to these songs in one place, head to our Band-in-a-Box® Radio, where you'll have the option to select the genre playlist for your listening pleasure. This page has SoundCloud built in, so it won't redirect you. We've also added the link to the Artists SoundCloud page here, and a link to their forum post.
We hope you find some inspiration from this amazing collection of User Showcase Songs!
Congratulations to the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!
We've just announced the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!
There are 45 winners, each receiving a Band-in-a-Box 2024 UltraPAK! Read the official announcement to see if you've won.
Our User Showcase Forum receives more than 50 posts per day, with people sharing their Band-in-a-Box songs and providing feedback for other songs posted.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed!
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