|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 8
Newbie
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 8 |
When I enter notation and find I'd prefer a different style, changing the style deletes the notation.
It's strange that I can find nothing in searches that covers this situation. Apparently I'm using wrong terminology, because this has to have bothered people before I came along.
So other than re-entering the notation after every style that I choose, what do I do?
Any guidance, including cluing me in if I'm not even using the proper terminology, would be greatly appreciated!
-Ken
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 18,571
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 18,571 |
Which track are you entering the notation on?
If this is a RealTrack (green), then it will be overwritten when you generate the song.
The Melody and Soloist tracks are usually reserved for entering user notation.
You can freeze the track, by pressing the small asterisk character next to the track name. If frozen, the notation should not be affected by changing the Style.
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 2011
Posts: 913
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 913 |
What version of Band in a Box are you running? I remember that there was a build of a version that had this problem. You might want to check if you have the latest build of your version installed. You can find the latest patches in the support section of this website.
Biab/RB latest build, German Language Pak, Win 10/64 Pro, 1 TB SSD, 32 GB RAM. Notation SW Finale, StaffPad, SmartsScore – Playing Double Bass, Guitar, Piano
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 8
Newbie
|
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 8 |
Thanks for responding! I'm using version 2022.
I didn't know you had to do anything other than clicking the Notation icon to enter your notes.
If something in Chapter 8 of the manual mentioned needing to preselect a track, it wasn't in the preliminary discussion there. I don't generally read whole chapters when I study. I take things step-by-step.
I have cataracts and glasses which don't correct well, though, so maybe I missed it... nah, I don't think there was anything there.
OK, so it looks like it defaulted to "Piano 2" for playing the notation.
The style I tried at first was "M_BZ128P.STY Slow 12/8 Blues - Solo Accoustic". It clashed with my music, so I tried another style, which erased my work.
So I'll try later today to pre-select a melody or soloist track. Haven't messed with those yet.
Thanks! Very much appreciated!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 8
Newbie
|
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 8 |
OK, got it. I guess I had something other than melody or soloist selected when I entered the notation. Got a little bit better grasp of that area today, poking around in there.
But I think I'm going to try a different route for entering notation. I don't like that configuration, frankly. It's too unlike what I'm used to - regular sheet music.
I found a little program called Denemo - haven't tried it yet. To see if that might be a better route, I poked out some notes in Musescore, saved it as midi, and imported it into a slot in Band in a Box. Easy!!
So I'll connect my good old Casio to the computer and play into Denemo and import that work into Band in a Box. Probably something a lot of you do, but this is all new to me.
Thanks again for your responses!
-Ken
Last edited by AdimWit; 09/21/22 05:30 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 913
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 913 |
Ken,
Thanks for pointing out Denemo. I've never heard of it before, but it seems to be quite a useful music notation program, certainly a good tip for people who are looking for something like that and don't want to spend money on it.
Biab/RB latest build, German Language Pak, Win 10/64 Pro, 1 TB SSD, 32 GB RAM. Notation SW Finale, StaffPad, SmartsScore – Playing Double Bass, Guitar, Piano
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10,155
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10,155 |
AdimWit and Brille, +++ HERE +++ is a link to the Denemo website for the benefit of other forum users. Everyone, please note a security notice is displayed since the site is http instead of the now more common https. From the website: Denemo is a free music notation program for GNU/Linux, Mac OSX and Windows. Music can be typed in at the PC-Keyboard, played in via MIDI controller, or input acoustically into a microphone plugged into your computer’s soundcard. One additional note: Denemo appears to be a mature program that has been in development for over a decade. The first release note is from 2013 while the latest is from March, 2022.
Jim Fogle - 2024 BiaB (1111) RB (5) Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk by BandLab (CbB) - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 8
Newbie
|
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 8 |
Jim Fogle:
Thanks for the warning notice! I download everything in Linux, and scan with ClamAV there, then scan in Windows 10 with Defender. But I admit to slacking off on these habits. Thanks for the little kick in the rear.
Brille:
Please keep people like myself updated on your experience with Denemo. I haven't even had a chance to install it yet.
As for Band-in-a-Box, up to now I've only used it for creating accompaniments for my sister, who because of the pandemic, hasn't been able to find a community band in her area. Her flute practice was suffering, and these cool backups I provide via Band-in-a-Box are in music styles that she admittedly enjoys more than the bands ever provided.
She and I have also been working on some children's book ideas of hers, of which I'll provide imaging from my 3D software. So I've been very busy. Hence, I am frustrated over not learning Band-in-a-Box as fully as I had hoped.
Denemo will hopefully be a good way to quickly get the notation created, better than MuseScore, which frustrates me beyond description. So again, your experience with Band-in-a-Box combined with Denemo could be a valuable source of info for the rest of us.
Thanks for your response!
Cheers,
-Ken
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Video: Band-in-a-Box® + ChatGPT = Impressed the BOSS!
Band-in-a-Box User Video Tutorials!
If you've reviewed our Support page, you've probably noticed the Videos page, which separates our Band-in-a-Box® tutorial videos by category: Overview, VST DAW Plugin, Setup, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and there's even an Archive category to go down memory lane... (You'll also find these videos on our YouTube Channel.)
It's always great to hear how other Band-in-a-Box® users create their songs, especially when they explain in detail what they're doing. Like Henry Clarke's YouTube Channel, Henry Clarke - Senior Musicians Unite! There you'll find his ALL Band-in-a-Box Tutorials playlist with over 50 videos! His top-three most watched videos include "How to Get Started with Band-in-a-Box," "How I use the Audio Chord Wizard in Band-in-a-Box," and "How to Create An Effective Solo Using Band-in-a-Box" - however he touches on many other topics and also demonstrates his own Band-in-a-Box® songs in the Band-in-a-Box Created Songs playlist!
You're guaranteed to find some helpful videos when you visit Henry Clarke's channel!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Italian for Windows is Here!
Ci siamo dati da fare e abbiamo aggiunto oltre 50 nuove funzionalità e una straordinaria raccolta di nuovi contenuti, tra cui 222 RealTracks, nuovi RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, due nuovi set di "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 e altro ancora!
Tutti Pacchetti | Nuove Caratteristiche
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 French for Windows is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 apporte plus de 50 fonctions nouvelles ainsi qu'une importante de contenus nouveaux à savoir : 222 RealTracks, des RealStyles nouveaux, des SuperTracks MIDI, des Etudes d'Instruments, des Prestations d'Artistes, des "Morceaux avec Choeurs", un Set 3 de Tracks Jouables, un Set 2 de RealDrums Jouables, deux nouveaux Sets de "RealDrums Stems", des Styles XPro PAK 6, des Xtra Styles PAK 17 et bien plus encore!
Tous Packages | Nouvelles Fonctionnalités
Video: Making a Song with Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V
Take your Band-in-a-Box® project to a whole new level when you incorporate ChatGPT and Synth V to add lyrics and vocals to your song!
We wanted to demonstrate how this is done with our video, where we show you how to go from nothing to a finished "radio ready" modern pop song by combining the features of Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V!
Listen to the finished song, so you get a listen to the finished product: https://demos.pgmusic.com/misc/behindthefame.m4a
If you like it, watch the video. Either way, let's hear your comments!
Henry Clarke: Revolutionize Your Band-in-Box® Tracks with Regenerating Function
User Video: Convert MIDI Chords into AI Vocal Harmonies with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box®
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums65
Topics81,906
Posts739,594
Members38,644
| |
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There are no members with birthdays on this day. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean