Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
#580201 02/10/20 05:32 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 23
Skoon66 Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 23
https://soundcloud.com/braddh66/like-the-rain/s-VPVgG

Wrote this song in Jan. 2020, lead and Rhythm Guitars by me.
Used Band in the Box Style, Medium Pop Country Mandolin.
Also used Cakewalk.

Skoon66 #580264 02/10/20 10:38 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,273
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,273
Really good pop effort here, love the lead-in to the chorus. Felt like the solo could've been more up front, but others here are better at assessing that than I am. Nice tune and nice guitar playing that had me tapping my foot along to it.


Windows 10, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 6i6, Komplete keyboard, Sony Acid Music Studio 11, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak
Skoon66 #580267 02/10/20 10:48 AM
User Showcase
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,040
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,040
Sounds really good, Brad. Seems well-mixed, and I agree with TuneMonger's comment (although I'm even less qualified to assess wink ) on bringing the lead a bit out front. BiaB is great, but it always helps to add your own tracks. Well done.


Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub
Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11
Skoon66 #580277 02/10/20 11:47 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,247
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,247
Brad,

Good job of combining the BAIB RealTracks with your own guitar tracks. They sit nicely there and some cool licks along the way.

Welcome to the Showcase.

fj

Skoon66 #580298 02/10/20 01:03 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,329
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,329
Brad, this is an excellent first post. Also welcome.

"Turn love into a joke", what a great line! Super chops. I think the mix is perfect as is.

Super first post.


I went line dancing last night. Well it was a roadside sobriety test, same thing.

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
Skoon66 #580306 02/10/20 01:20 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 3,129
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 3,129
Love your guitar playing. I agree with Mario: Great lyrical hook: "Turn love into a joke."

Skoon66 #580324 02/10/20 04:16 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 1,381
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 1,381
Well constructed song with a very solid progression. I was kinda hoping that the lead guitar might come in stronger, "volume" wise. It was well played and positioned to really take over. Thanks for sharing, It's nice to meet you.


BIAB 2021 Audiophile. Windows 10 64bit. Songwriter, lyricist, composer(?) loving all styles. Some pre-BIAB music from Farfetched Tangmo Band's first CD. https://alonetone.com/tangmo/playlists/close-to-the-ground
Skoon66 #580333 02/10/20 05:33 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,709
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,709
Nice song...
Some essing to treat and there seems to be a bit of "room" on the vocals that's holding it a little away from the mix. Your harmonies are cool.
The arrangement is pretty tidy though the bass, to my mind, doesn't fit.


Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
Skoon66 #580374 02/11/20 04:23 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 23
Skoon66 Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 23
Thanks everyone, I know there was some master and mixing concerns, at the time thought it sounded ok, I'm never satisfied with vocals, getting the right sound, and I originally had lead guitar louder, but thought ppl might think it was too strong, lol guess I should of went with my first instinct.
Anyway thanks for the feedback.

Skoon66 #580555 02/12/20 10:57 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,387
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,387
Brad,

Nice first post! Your chorus is catchy and the mix spreads things out nicely! Very fine job with the guitars! Welcome to a great forum! Thanks, Torrey




User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 23
Skoon66 Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 23
Thanks Torrey, I did upload a new version, where I addressed some issues, others brought to my attention, mainly bringing vocals closer, and guitar solo.
Also just wrote a new song I just put on Soundcloud, about my life.
Think you can to it from the same link, and clicking on my picture, not sure. new to all this uploading stuff.

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
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows® Today!

If you’ve already purchased Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®, great news—a new update is now available! This update introduces a handy new feature: a vertical cursor in the Tracks window that shows the current location across all tracks, and more.

Discover everything included in this free update and download it now at https://www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1124

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Boot Camp: The AI Lyrics Generator

With Band-in-a-Box 2025® for Windows®, we've introduced an exciting new feature: the AI Lyrics Generator! In this video, Tobin guides you step-by-step on how to make the most of this new tool.

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Boot Camp: The AI Lyrics Generator video.

Check out the forum post for more information.

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Using VST3 Plugins

Band-in-a-Box 2025® for Windows® now includes support for VST3 plugins, bringing even more creative possibilities to your music production. Join Simon as he guides you through the process in this easy-to-follow demonstration!

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Using VST3 Plugins

Join the conversation on our forum.

Video: Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows: Using The BB Stem Splitter!

In this video, Tobin provides a crash course on using the new BB Stem Splitter feature included in Band-in-a-Box 2025® for Windows®. During this process he also uses the Audio Chord Wizard (ACW) and the new Equalize Tempo feature.

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Using the BB Stem Splitter

Check out the forum post for some optional Tips & Tricks!

Congrats to Misha (Rustyspoon)…downloaded/installed a full Audiophile 2025!

Breaking News!

We’re thrilled to announce that Rustyspoon has made PG history as the very first person to successfully complete the download and install of the full Band-in-a-Box 2025 Windows Audiophile Edition (with FLAC files)—a whopping 610GB of data!

A big shoutout to Rustyspoon for stepping up to be our test "elf!"

Thank you for your support, Rustyspoon!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows Videos

With the launch of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows, we're adding new videos to our YouTube channel. We'll also share them here once they are published so you can easily find all the Band-in-a-Box® 2025 and new Add-on videos in one place!

Whether it's a summary of the new features, demonstrations of the 202 new RealTracks, new XPro Styles PAK 8, or Xtra Styles PAKs 18, information on the 2025 49-PAK, or detailed tutorials for other Band-in-a-Box® 2025 features, we have you covered!

Reference this forum post for One-Stop Shopping of our Band-in-a-Box® 2025 Videos - we will be updating this post as more videos are added!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows is here, packed with major new features and an incredible collection of available new content! This includes 202 RealTracks (in Sets 449-467), plus 20 bonus Unreleased RealTracks in the 2025 49-PAK. There are new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 4, two new sets of “RealDrums Stems,” XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAK 19, and more!

Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 with savings of up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special—available until December 31, 2024! Visit our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.

2025 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK
with some incredible Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Windows 2025 packages, but for even more Add-ons (including 20 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.

If you have any questions, feel free to connect with us directly—we’re here to help!

Forum Statistics
Forums66
Topics84,101
Posts765,571
Members39,285
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
Newest Members
Ben5114, LPang73, RIM, Eikichi, michasch
39,284 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 195
jpettit 127
rsdean 102
Jim Fogle 101
Noel96 100
Today's Birthdays
JohnM68
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5