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Tech told me that there is a way to create a new song in/with RB by importing an audio file into RB, can someone tell me how to do this but it has to be SIMPLE instructions (my mind can only handle simple). I made a few attempts to import an audio file but got a message "failed to convert file to wav". and other messages like can not convert to midi. I would like to be able to convert to midi to get songs in an appropriate key for my voice range, is there anyway to do this?
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<<< "Tech Support solved my issue:
Ember: Keep in mind that RealBand is intended for editing, mastering,
and mixing your already existing Band-in-a-Box SGU and MGU files.
Gary: I did not know this, so I loaded a BIAB song and sure enough it
worked - play and audio both
Ember: but you can always create songs from scratch by recording
things in to the program.
Gary: I don't know how this works but i'll experiment with this later.
So what is the advantage/benefit of the RB over BIAB?" >>>
I'll assume this is the post the PGMusic tech made and that you're referring to in this post.
I read through all of the other post's comments and suggestions. They gave good advice but none actually narrowed your issue to the correct source. In the RealBand program, you were not generating your song and the suggestions you received were more directed to how Band in a Box generates a chord chart versus how RealBand does it.
<<< "So what is the advantage/benefit of the RB over BIAB?" >>> and your question, <<< " I would like to be able to convert to midi to get songs in an appropriate key for my voice range, is there anyway to do this?" >>>
I suggest the answer to your question is that at this time, BIAB is the most advantageous for you to get started.
The SIMPLE instructions I recommend for you is to locate and download a midi file to your computer and then open BIAB and using the hot key F7 open that midi file into BIAB.
Opening the midi file in BIAB does the following:
.Imports the file (Normally onto the Melody Track of the BIAB Mixer)
.Analyzes the file and populates the BIAB Chord Chart with the song's chords
.Sets the key Signature, Time Signature and tempo
.Loads a default BIAB midi Style and on my program, disables the default BIAB Style
It accomplishes the above in only a few seconds. So, when you click either Play or Play Generate button, the entire midi file (all of the midi channels are located on the Melody track) will sound and play the full midi song from the Melody Track.
Simply by muting the Melody Track and Enabling the BIAB Style (Rt click anywhere in the Style Menu and from the drop down menu that opens, Select to enable the Style).
At this point, by clicking either Play or Play Generate button, the selected BIAB style will play the BIAB Chord Chart that came from the midi file.
If necessary for your vocals, you can change the key signature, time signature and tempo to parameters that are suitable for your vocal range and style.
You can use the StylePicker to change the Styles using either midi Styles or RealStyles of a combination of the two and they will generate and play according to the key signature, time signature and tempo you have selected.
This will get you started and allow you to maneuver around the different modules as you familiarize yourself with the program.
Hope this helps and feel free to ask questions along the way. Welcome to the Forum and BIAB.
BIAB Ultra Pak+ 2024:RB 2024, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.
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This was helpful giving me some insights into "how to" as I experiment with the program (BIAB). This should keep me busy for a while. Thanks!
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This part of our FAQ also goes over the differences of what can be done in Band-in-a-Box, RealBand, and PowerTracks and how they differ from one another: https://www.pgmusic.com/salesfaq1.htm#6While you can make songs from scratch by recording into Realband (and you can also load styles and generate RealTracks into the program), I always suggest starting out in Band-in-a-Box and moving to RealBand once you've got your arrangement laid out. I just find it provides a better workflow that way, but that's just personal opinion on my part. Here's a video that actually goes over making a song in RealBand: https://youtu.be/En9Jq948m7w
Cheers,
Ember
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Hi Ember looked at the sales faq and note that TC Helicon is available in BIAB and PT but only in RB if you have PowerTracks. Does that mean RB can't use the BIAB version? I have decided that if you do bring out a PT 2020 I no longer need to upgrade my PT2019 because RB does everything I need although I find PT a little lighter and swifter.
But does that mean if PT2020 gets an improved TC Helicon function I have to buy it just to get TC Helicon to work in RB?
Last edited by Bob Calver; 04/23/20 10:52 AM.
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Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!
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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!
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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."
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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.
We hope you find some inspiration from this amazing collection of User Showcase Songs!
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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.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed!
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