Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
#500725 11/10/18 10:01 PM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 22
W
Wammer Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
W
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 22
Im a newbie, and I don't understand where to save to when I try to save a song. The default location is Desktop, which surely can't be right. I don't know where to find the folder where saved songs are filed. Hope that makes sense.
Thanks,
Geoff

Wammer #500731 11/11/18 12:08 AM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 18,257
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 18,257
Geoff,
Good question.
Without having previously set a specific location, BiaB may default to a location such as the Desktop.

An idea is to create a folder where you want to save songs and save at least the first one to there.

E.g. Create a folder in C:\MyBiaBSongs\

In BiaB save a song to that location (by using the navigation tools that are available when you save)

Subsequent 'saves' should automatically look for that folder and save them there without further effort from you.


BIAB & RB2024 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones
Beginners Forum
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 22
W
Wammer Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
W
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 22
Thank you for that. Just one question though, what is the C
In C:/MyBiaBSongs? It’s probably obvious, but I’m not sure what it refers to.
Thanks,
Geoff

Wammer #500746 11/11/18 01:16 AM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 18,257
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 18,257
Originally Posted By: Wammer
Thank you for that. Just one question though, what is the C
In C:/MyBiaBSongs? It’s probably obvious, but I’m not sure what it refers to.
Thanks,
Geoff

Hi Geoff
In my example, 'MyBiaBSongs' is a folder that you create yourself to store your songs in (instead of the desktop). It allows you to keep all of your songs in one easy to find place.


Open up Windows Explorer (how? see first image)
In the left hand column, Navigate to your C:\ drive
(1) Right-click on C: Drive itself
(2) then select New
(3) then select Folder (see image)

(4) name the folder MyBiaBSongs (or whatever name you want), and press the Enter key.

Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in)
2018-11-11_22-13-52.jpg (10.46 KB, 87 downloads)
2018-11-11_22-06-26.jpg (75.33 KB, 87 downloads)
2018-11-11_22-11-12.jpg (24.65 KB, 86 downloads)

BIAB & RB2024 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones
Wammer #500767 11/11/18 03:43 AM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 25,800
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 25,800
Geoff, as Videotrack is explaining, you can put your songs almost anywhere you want. I say ‘almost’ because you wouldn’t want to use the ProgramFiles folder(s), but anywhere else should be fine. Make it an easy place to find so you back up the files regularly.

C in the example is your C drive, which is the Windows standard for your boot drive. Other drives, such as the external USB drive from PG Music (if you got BIAB that way) have other letters.


BIAB 2024 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 6.5 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6; Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus Studio 192, Presonus Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors
Wammer #500773 11/11/18 04:10 AM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 22
W
Wammer Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
W
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 22
Of course ... I’m a Mac user, and there is no C drive.
I knew it had to be easy.
Many thanks,
Geoff

Wammer #500814 11/11/18 08:01 AM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 18,257
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 18,257
Originally Posted By: Wammer
Of course ... I’m a Mac user, and there is no C drive.
I knew it had to be easy.
Many thanks,
Geoff

Geoff, that little bit of information could have saved me a huge amount of work cry cry cry
I'm sure the friendly Mac people will be able to help you. smile


BIAB & RB2024 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones
Wammer #500825 11/11/18 09:37 AM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 25,800
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 25,800
One thing that will help us is if you create a signature and add that you are a Mac user. Notice mine, below. Go to My Stuff in Blue above, then Edit Profile.


BIAB 2024 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 6.5 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6; Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus Studio 192, Presonus Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors
Wammer #500925 11/12/18 03:01 AM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 6,080
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 6,080
In the Band-in-a-Box folder on the Mac there should be a sub-folder called "Songs". That would be a fine place to save your songs.

Insights and incites by Notes


Bob "Notes" Norton smile Norton Music
https://www.nortonmusic.com

100% MIDI Super-Styles recorded by live, pro, studio musicians for a live groove
& Fake Disks for MIDI and/or RealTracks
Wammer #501013 11/12/18 01:21 PM
Beginners Forum
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 9,301
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 9,301
Another little hint....

I always create a new folder when I decide to start working on a song. All the BB & RB and DAW files go into it. So everything for that song is in one place.

Be sure to back it up to multiple devices or places on different machines or the cloud.

Once a year, I also create a new folder called 2018 (for this year) and drop all of my ideas that are not finished into it. Every so often I look through it and see if anything "clicks". I've ended up finished more than a few songs that way.

I also keep the finished songs in their folders in the yearly folder. That way, it's really quick and easy to find things.


You can find my music at:
www.herbhartley.com
Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
Beginners Forum
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,139
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,139
Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Another little hint....

I always create a new folder when I decide to start working on a song. All the BB & RB and DAW files go into it. So everything for that song is in one place.

Be sure to back it up to multiple devices or places on different machines or the cloud.

Once a year, I also create a new folder called 2018 (for this year) and drop all of my ideas that are not finished into it. Every so often I look through it and see if anything "clicks". I've ended up finished more than a few songs that way.

I also keep the finished songs in their folders in the yearly folder. That way, it's really quick and easy to find things.





+1!



Regards,


Bob

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News
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:

Friday, March 29: 8-4
Saturday, March 30: 8-4
Sunday, March 31: closed

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!

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!

Video: Volume Automation in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®

We've created a video to help you learn more about the Volume Automation options in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows.

Band-in-a-Box® 2024: Volume Automation

www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024full/chapter11.htm#volume-automation

Video: Audio Input Monitoring with Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®

We've created this short video to explain Audio Input Monitoring within Band-in-a-Box® 2024, and included some tips & troubleshooting details too!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024: Audio Input Monitoring

3:17: Tips
5:10: Troubleshooting

www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024full/chapter11.htm#audio-input-monitoring

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

Forum Statistics
Forums66
Topics81,398
Posts732,546
Members38,442
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
Newest Members
danielsk, Mark Morgan, zagrajbarke, Ernest J, Izzy
38,442 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 199
Al-David 133
DC Ron 115
rsdean 85
dcuny 83
Today's Birthdays
(charlie), WobblyGstring
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5