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Hello All, I had a recent situation (I think caused by a Windows 10 version update) that required me to reinstall Windows 10.The OS suggested it will retain all programs/apps and files installed, and it appeared to do so. I launched Band in a Box, which prompted me to upgrade my version of Band in a Box, which I did, to the latest version (840 - I am running Audiophile in 64 bit off the PG Music provided drive). I use Mixcraft 9 as my DAW. Now, when I launch the DAW (Run as administrator) and choose Change Instrument, I can then choose category successfully (VSTi instruments), but when I choose (2:25 in the instructional video pasted below) Band in A Box DAW VST Plugin, it pauses briefly, tries to load it, but crashes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad26Z8JCGd8&t=124sThis also happens when I open the file of a previously-created composition that has Band in A box already selected as a plug in. Any suggestions? Mixcraft re-install? Band in a Box re-install? Tom Marvan.
Tom Marvan
Dunbar7376
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That video is over two years old using version 1 of the BIAB-VST. So we are talking about BIAB-VST V3 for 2021, right? Exactly when did the problem originate?
Sorry, I don't use Mixcraft, but can testify that the BIAB-VST is working fine in current versions including Win10 (big update just the other day) and with Reaper.
Dan, BIAB2024, SoundCloud Win11, i7(12thGen), 32GB, 1TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD), 2TB Libraries, 1 TB(WD-Black), 2TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD)Data, Motu Audio Express, Keystation 61, SL88 Studio, Reaper
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Hi.
Thank you for your reply.
The video was to illustrate the steps I take to initiate the plugin, as directed by PG, and is still valid today I believe. I am currently using the latest full on, top of the line of Mixcraft and Band in A Box versions, not to mention a GE66 Raider MSI 10th Gen Core i7 laptop, with dedicated NVIDIA 8GB GDDR6 video card, 32GB DDR4 RAM and a 1TB SSD HD.
All was working fine with the same versions, same software, everything, until recently, when Windows apparently did a background upgrade (which also hosed my network printers in my office).
At least, that is what I suspect it is - the big Win OS update.
In my case now, when I create a new VST track or select a current, previously-functioning track, then choose Band in A Box as the VST, it crashes Mixcraft.
Tom Marvan.
Tom Marvan
Dunbar7376
San Diego, CA
Band in A Box Audiophile 2022
MSI GE66 10SFS 15.6" Laptop (Model GE66048)
Intel Core i7 10th Gen i7-10750H 2.6ghz
32GB DDR4 RAM 2666mhz
8GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
1920 x 1080 Full HD LED
1TB NVMe SSD PCIe
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The video was to illustrate the steps I take to initiate the plugin, as directed by PG, and is still valid today I believe.
OK. I would like to see Simon (PGMusic) weigh in on this comment to confirm for you. He stops in on occasion. Only the BIAB-VST acting up? No other VST's or music apps? You know you can run the BIAB-VST as a standalone just to see if it is impacted (there is an .exe file for this). If other's are messed up, you may want to do a quick refresh of your audio device drivers.
Dan, BIAB2024, SoundCloud Win11, i7(12thGen), 32GB, 1TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD), 2TB Libraries, 1 TB(WD-Black), 2TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD)Data, Motu Audio Express, Keystation 61, SL88 Studio, Reaper
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Hello All,
I just wanted to report that my issue was fixed after a simple, run of the mill Band In a Box software update a few weeks after my last post. Thank you for all those that provided feedback.
Tom Marvan
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(upon further research, it was the Band-in-a-Box® Version 2021 Update - Build 842 (Sept 3 2021) update). And I see there is a new one today! (Oct 15, 2021).
Last edited by dunbar7376; 10/15/21 06:23 PM.
Tom Marvan
Dunbar7376
San Diego, CA
Band in A Box Audiophile 2022
MSI GE66 10SFS 15.6" Laptop (Model GE66048)
Intel Core i7 10th Gen i7-10750H 2.6ghz
32GB DDR4 RAM 2666mhz
8GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
1920 x 1080 Full HD LED
1TB NVMe SSD PCIe
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Thanks Tom for the feedback and marking it as resolved. This can assist others in the future.
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Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!
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A few excerpts:
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