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I've been composing music for a LONG time. I first became acquainted with BIAB in the late 80's. I had to do 16 nursery rhymes with all different singers, and each song in a different style. And had 3 weeks to do it. This would have been totally impossible. I had seen mention of BIAB. I bought it - and completed the task on time. The client was amazed and delighted. Then I worked for a music library service, which also demanded variety, and fast turn around time. At that point I began listening to music libraries, paying close attention to TV commercials. I could pick out some tunes that also had used Band in a Box to do the job.
To make the song more sophisticated, and not sound computer generated, I began with using a few different styles for the same song . I started using the bass part from one style, guitar from another.. I also would record the song with different blue and green tabs (verse/chorus) The chorus is usually busier. I would sometimes create 4 versions with different styles, drag the 4 guitar parts into Logic. Cut them up into one bar sections, and switch between them as the song progressed. Because a few instruments were changing parts frequently and in different spots, there was no more, 'everything changed at once' effect.
I generally liked the bass parts that came up. Melodies are good/sometimes great. Also create a part, I would never have thought of.
However a very important benefit of BIAB - is that it can be one of the best teaching tools available. I always imported BIAB midi files into Logic Pro, and began using the Score editor with all instruments displayed. Although Logic's score editor is not the most user friendly.. It had a very strong influence on my arranging, and compositions.
I always created a version of the song in the utility organ chords. This gives you a straight full blocked chords track. I would also use this to drive keyboard arrangers (Tyros 3 - Genos at this point). I would often create a part with BIAB and then somewhat learn it and play it by hand. Thus teaching me different rhythmic patterns, various instruments use. Also great for getting soloing ideas.
Also in the creation of a song, I play around a fair amount with chord substitutions. BIAB is excellent for this. Because to understand the value of certain chords, you need to have several instruments. No more building a song from scratch, figuring out 5 parts to realize there were several 'bad choices of chords'.
Because BIAB has so many features, it does take a while to work thru them. But it is time well spent.
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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.
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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.
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Video: Volume Automation in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®
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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.
See the Melodist in action with our video, Band-in-a-Box® 2024: The Melodist Window.
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Band-in-a-Box® 2024 DAW Plugin Version 6: New Features Specifically for Reaper®
New with the DAW Plugin Version 6.0, released with Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows: the Reaper® Panel!
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.
Check out this video highlighting the new Reaper®-specific features: Band-in-a-Box® DAW Plugin Version 6: New Features Specifically for Reaper®
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 DAW Plugin Version 6: New Features Video
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