I *think*, because thats hard to do these days, it was either 94 or 95 when I discovered PgMusic. My first PC I bought from a friend was from Radio Shack and I can still hear the beeps and whooshes in my nightmares. It took a LONG time to dl anything.
Glad to see my friend from MI still here.
Last time I saw RD post was when he was getting into RC Airplanes.
Mac, he truly was one of a kind and had SO much music knowledge, just wow.
Haven’t seen Gary C in years on here.
Bought a new iphone today and x-fer from old phone is reminding of the dial up days. Luckily, I can connect to my WiFi and type this.
We were doing inventory at my parents music store and I saw BiaB on the shelf (floppies) .. asked Dad if I could have it, and received. Right after that I noticed they also sold PT so I got myself a copy of that and been here ever since. I, also, lost a lot of posts when the forum reset in 2000, but didn't really matter, as it was a much better forum software as I recall. The old platform was getting pretty easy to hack, and PGMusic was gaining popularity, so it was a smart move by them.
Russ did pop into the beta forum a few years ago, so he was still tinkering with BiaB at that point, but he spent more time with his planes (and probably drones these days) .
Gary showed up too, which was nice, as well as Allanah (her BiaB song file archive was awesome back in the day) .. they just haven't been very active in the public forums lately
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Make your sound your own! .. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
I have not been on the forum as long as many of you long timers. But I did have a floppy version of BIAB in the 90's. Can't remember the version now. Saw an ad in Guitar Player magazine as I recall. I tend to read way more than I post I guess.
My wife asked if I had seen the dog bowl. I told her I didn't even know he could.
My first version of BiaB on the PC (then called IBM compatible) was in DOS-5. Peter Gannon kindly offered to convert my Atari disks to the IBM format, so I could sell them on the most popular computer. (I thank you to this day, Peter.)
Next, I bought a DOS-5/Win3.1 machine and learned how to do it myself. BiaB was DOS only, so I would format disks on the PC, make styles on the Atari, and then import them back into BiaB/DOS. (I have typos built into my fingers, so DOS was a PITA for me.)
Then PG came out with a Windows 3.1 version and I never made another style on the Atari. Since I found myself in the BiaB style biz, I also bought my first Mac, one of toaster sized OS-6 machines.
I don't make a living selling BiaB disks, but it's a supplement. I gig for a living, and do this part-time. But I've made a lot of friends here, and learned a lot about computer music. I took arranging in school, and making styles in BiaB plus working in a MIDI sequencer/DAW has improved those skills by allowing me to instantly hear what choices work better for my ears/musical tastes.
When gigging on a cruise ship, we pulled into Bermuda every week. I needed something, so I want to a music store there. When I paid, the owner asked me if I was “The Real Bob Norton of Band-in-a-Box.” It was almost like being famous. Since then, I've been recognized a couple of times. It feels good.
All in all, BiaB and the BiaB community have been a good friend that has enriched my life. Thanks to Peter, all my old friends here who are gone, and all my current and new friends here today. And hoping to make some new friends as they arrive.
We were doing inventory at my parents music store and I saw BiaB on the shelf (floppies) .. asked Dad if I could have it, and received. Right after that I noticed they also sold PT so I got myself a copy of that and been here ever since. I, also, lost a lot of posts when the forum reset in 2000, but didn't really matter, as it was a much better forum software as I recall. The old platform was getting pretty easy to hack, and PGMusic was gaining popularity, so it was a smart move by them.
Russ did pop into the beta forum a few years ago, so he was still tinkering with BiaB at that point, but he spent more time with his planes (and probably drones these days) .
Gary showed up too, which was nice, as well as Allanah (her BiaB song file archive was awesome back in the day) .. they just haven't been very active in the public forums lately
Guess who has Allanah’s files? Someone has a folder that was the Cats Meow back in the day. 😉 I don’t know if it’s her full archive, but I’ve got a folder full.
Great to see you posting Mr PT Pro! Glad to see you still here.
Trax
Last edited by Muzic Trax; 02/27/2410:10 PM. Reason: More information
Guess who has Allanah’s files? Someone has a folder that was the Cats Meow back in the day. 😉 I don’t know if it’s her full archive, but I’ve got a folder full.
Great to see you posting Mr PT Pro! Glad to see you still here.
Trax
That makes two of us. I have all of Allanah's files also.
I want my last spoken words to be "I hid a million dollars under the........................"
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
I *think I have them on a 1 TB external USB drive sitting beside me, but I didn't bother to check it. Glad to know I have sources to turn to if I can't find them some day. Or even more importantly, if Allanah needed a copy!
Make your sound your own! .. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Windows 10 (64bit) M-Audio Fast Track Pro, Band in a Box 2024, Cubase 13, Cakewalk and far too many VST plugins that I probably don't need or will ever use
Russ Stanton (Russell Demussell) introduced me to Power Tracks back in the 90s. We formed a 2-man band called 'Back Trackers' and played together for a while, but the last time I saw or heard from him was around 2002-2003 when he came to Baton Rouge and we spent a pleasant afternoon putting on a show for some of my friends and neighbors. I've sent him several messages over the years, but I've never gotten an answer, nor have I ever seen him again. He was a virtual go-to guy when it came to PT and BIAB. I sure miss him.
Though I spent countless hours listening to Rharv's songs on PT, and reading his comments, I never actually spoke with him or messaged him, to the best of my knowledge. Sure hope he's still around and doing ok.
Last, but not least, another person who should be mentioned is Mac. If you ran into a problem you couldn't figure out Mac was quick with the answer. I learned a lot from him, even though I never knew him personally.
Though I spent countless hours listening to Rharv's songs on PT, and reading his comments, I never actually spoke with him or messaged him, to the best of my knowledge. Sure hope he's still around and doing ok.
He is still around.
And it's still his fault.
Last edited by eddie1261; 03/03/2408:06 AM.
I am using the new 1040XTRAEZ form this year. It has just 2 lines.
1. How much did you make in 2023? 2. Send it to us.
User Video: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box®
The Bob Doyle Media YouTube channel is known for demonstrating how you can creatively incorporate AI into your projects - from your song projects to avatar building to face swapping, and more!
His latest video, Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box, he explains in detail how you can use the Melodist feature in Band-in-a-Box with ACE Studio. Follow along as he goes from "nothing" to "something" with his Band-in-a-Box MIDI Melodist track, using ACE Studio to turn it into a vocal track (or tracks, you'll see) by adding lyrics for those notes that will trigger some amazing AI vocals!
Wir waren fleißig und haben über 50 neue Funktionen und eine erstaunliche Sammlung neuer Inhalte hinzugefügt, darunter 222 RealTracks, neue RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, abspielbare RealTracks Set 3, abspielbare RealDrums Set 2, zwei neue Sets von "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 und mehr!
Add updated printing options, enhanced tracks settings, smoother use of MGU and SGU (BB files) within PowerTracks, and more with the latest PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 update!
Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.
Did you know... not only can you download your Band-in-a-Box® Pro, MegaPAK, or PlusPAK purchase - you can also choose to add a flash drive backup copy with the installation files for only $15? It even comes with a Band-in-a-Box® keychain!
For the larger Band-in-a-Box® packages (UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition), the hard drive backup copy is available for only $25. This will include a preinstalled and ready to use program, along with your installation files.
Backup copies are offered during the checkout process on our website.
Already purchased your e-delivery version, and now you wish you had a backup copy? It's not too late! If your purchase was for the current version of Band-in-a-Box®, you can still reach out to our team directly to place your backup copy order!
Note: the Band-in-a-Box® keychain is only included with flash drive backup copies, and cannot be purchased separately.
Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!
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!
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."
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