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Hi, Is there a way on Band in a Box 2018 to monitor audio when recording? I was hoping this new version had it, but I tried and it still my audio input (guitar) is completely mute until I finish recording. That is very far from what anyone does in studio. Real time monitoring is really important for the feel of what you are recording.
So far I've used RealBand for recording my guitar with effects, but Band in a Box offers some features I would like to take advantage of.
Jules DeBlu Guitar player and producer
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Hi Julius,
Band-in-a-Box doesn't provide any kind of input monitoring for audio, so any monitoring would need to be provided by your audio interface (without VSTs).
If you'd like to have input monitoring with VSTs, you'll have to record in RealBand, using an ASIO driver with Input Monitoring enabled in Audio Preferences, and apply any VST effects to the Input Monitor Insert channel.
Thanks Kent PG Music
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So far that is how I've done it. Have a FocusRite Scarlett Solo, they have a superb kit and proprietary ASIO driver, but it would be nice to take advantage of all BIAB features. If it is possible on RealBand, well, It would be a fine addition to Band in a Box...
Jules DeBlu Guitar player and producer
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Several forum members use Focusrite audio interfaces with Band-in-a-Box. Band-in-a-Box can use the ASIO driver. The catch seems to be only one program at a time can use the ASIO driver. Some programs do not automatically release the ASIO driver during closing so Band-in-a-Box will produce an error message because the ASIO driver is not available.
So, for instance, both Band-in-a-Box and RealBand can not be open at the same time and "share" the ASIO driver. ASIO is just not designed that way. Steinberg updated ASIO specifications, and even released updated ASIO drivers for their products, to allow programs to share an ASIO driver but most companies have not followed Steinberg's example.
Some forum members use the ASIO driver for recording and MME for playback or now have started using the WAS (I'm used to seeing the term as WASAPI) driver.
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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."
Happy Easter! Holiday Hours...
2024 is well underway - it's already Easter Weekend!
Our Customer Service hours this weekend are:
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Regular hours resume Monday, April 1st - no joke!
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!
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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!
Video: Volume Automation in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®
Video: Audio Input Monitoring with Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®
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.
See the Melodist in action with our video, Band-in-a-Box® 2024: The Melodist Window.
Learn even more about the enhancements to the Melodist feature in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024upgrade/chapter3.htm#enhanced-melodist
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