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Re: Victory For Viktor Bass Thumper 5 minutes ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Birchwood
Hi BT Steve, Hearing the sound of that train, followed by the barking of the German shepherds and the screams of people, gives you some chills. You make a beautiful piece of music, with that choice of instruments. Really very good! You made a very impressive song, from a very dark era. The darkest part, however, is that humanity never seems to learn from its history... So we need many more Victors to teach us life lessons. Maybe a lot... Thanks, Hans
Hey Hans, I really appreciate your comments. I could not have said it better: The darkest part, however, is that humanity never seems to learn from its history
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a simple guide to auditioning styles on a current song Bob Calver 58 minutes ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I seem to remember posts on this issue. what i want to do is audition different styles on an existing song and then return to the song with the original style unchanged. is it possible? i find that when i return the song has loaded the style i auditioned and not the reverted to the original. i can always load the saved song as long as i make sure i've saved any other change before auditioning styles. the process seems different in 2024 - the stylepicker used to offer the choice of the demo or the chords of the song. also if my song is 140 bpm and the auditioned style is 150 - working from memory the song tempo changes - i think bt can't remember exactly. even after nearly thirty years of BIAB as I do my main work in RB my basic knowledge of BIAB is a bit shaky so simply, how do i audition different styles, choose demo or chords for the song and then revert to the song with the orignal style and tempo unchanged? help please!
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Re: Suddenly ASIO and WAS stop producing audio output, only MME does! Melody_Maker 2 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Roland S
I noticed the same kind of behaviour with the plugin. Biab Standalone seems to work normal. Not sure where exactly it comes from, but the plugin generates .wav files with size but without content in the folder \bb\plugin\saved tracks. Recently I had updates on my RME UFX windows audio driver, a Samplitude X8 and a Biab update including biab plugin update to version 6.1.8. I doubt that it has something to do with the RME driver or Samplitude, as the behaviour with Samplitude X7 is the same and it had been working in the past.
Hi Roland, Thank you for your feedback. Actually I'm having the problem with the standalone version and my 'BB plugin\saved tracks' is empty. Anyway, your gear and software being similar to mine that could give a clue to the bug busters:)
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Re: WAVED GOODBYE rsdean 2 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Mario, Thanks so much for the kind words. Bob
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Re: Suddenly ASIO and WAS stop producing audio output, only MME does! Roland S 3 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I noticed the same kind of behaviour with the plugin. Biab Standalone seems to work normal. Not sure where exactly it comes from, but the plugin generates .wav files with size but without content in the folder \bb\plugin\saved tracks. Recently I had updates on my RME UFX windows audio driver, a Samplitude X8 and a Biab update including biab plugin update to version 6.1.8. I doubt that it has something to do with the RME driver or Samplitude, as the behaviour with Samplitude X7 is the same and it had been working in the past.
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Re: Cave Man dcuny 6 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi, Dewey. Excellent clever write, well sung, good backing track. I like what's happening in the song, and all the elements are there, but for some reason I'm not feeling it. Maybe it's the drums lacking punch? Or maybe I'm coming down with a cold, or it's just late. laugh Anyway, really nice work with this, as usual.
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Re: Zuzu Two Too dcuny 7 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi, Chay. Different day, different instrumentalists. wink But still a pleasant listen. I agree with floyd about the drums.
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Re: Grain of sand dcuny 7 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi, Christian. Fun song. smile
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Re: She told me she loved me dcuny 7 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi, Laurent. Nice work - sounds nice, and a good write. There are some places which the phrasing is unnatural, but that doesn't really take much away from the song. On the other hand, SynthV pronounced "live" wrong... it should be l ih v, not l ay v. It's probably best to set the default pronunciation on that word, because it always seems to pop up in people' s songs. I enjoyes listening! smile
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Re: Flight of the Heart dcuny 7 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi, James. Sounds like you're signature chords, all right. smile However... I have trouble following them - it feels like the progression is going one direction, and then suddenly pivots to another. Some of the transitions are... bad, like at 1:51 where BiaB seems to just fade out one chord, and fade in another, like the tape was spliced. That happens a lot in the beginning of the song. It's usually not that bad when it only happens to one instrument, but when it happens to a couple, it really stands out. While it's pleasant to listen to, it feels to me that it's just not crafted enough. My ear wants to hear something more structured than just chords strung together, such as a melody. Without that, it lacks that feeling of journey that a good song takes me on. But that's just me and my expectations. laugh
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Re: Wanting Less dcuny 7 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi, Elvis. Both songs you've posted are well done. But... do you use BiaB? Asking for a friend. wink
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Re: Prayer Wheels - Spirit Level - aka Robert C and Scott C Scott C 10 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Thanks Dan, Dave, Marty, Laurent, Floyd, Peter, David, Janice and Bud for checking out the song. This was a very special song for Robert. Really glad you liked it..
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Re: Sultry Sway Scott C 10 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Very cool intro. Loved the riff. Excellent vocal Marty. Excellent production. Such a cool groove. Awesome basslines. Dave 's solo took the song to a very cool place.
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Re: The Wind Scott C 10 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Lovely song Hans. Beautiful vocal and awesome lyric. Production and mix was just superb. Well done
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Re: The Funky Baron Scott C 10 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Awesome tune. Excellent choice of instrumentation. Vocal was excellent as well. Very cool mix and production
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Re: WAVED GOODBYE dcuny 10 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi, Bob. Nice write - you give a feel of "place" very well, along with a handful of memories and feelings. Intimate vocals and arrangement. Good to hear you finally got this one finished! smile
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Re: Hard To Say Goodbye PeterF 12 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Splendid feel and I love the harmony. Terrific vocals, and a well-crafted song, Peter & Leon. Ooo. I was waiting for that guitar solo. You never disappoint, and I love the fade spoken by 6-strings. Mix is excellent. Much enjoyed!!
Thanks Marty Peter
Originally Posted by Brad Williams
Good song gentlemen. I agree with all here regarding the vocals, they came out very well. It also has a real catchy melody that leaves you humming it long after the song is over. It may have just been my system, but the very end sounded a little cold, like it need a bit more fading. Great song guys.
Thanks Peter
Originally Posted by floyd jane
Great to hear Leon! Been a while. Good tracks - strong BAND. Sounds like a tight band that knows how to lay tracks. ("we don't need outside guys in the studio!...") The BGVs throughout are nice. Good mix. Nice! fj
Thanks floyd Peter
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Re: Suddenly ASIO and WAS stop producing audio output, only MME does! Melody_Maker Yesterday at 11:52 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Blake - PG Music
Did this start happening after installing an update patch? If so, you should try rolling back to the previous update. You can find out which build you have by going to Help > About Band-in-a-Box. If you just installed build 1111, then you should try installing 1109: download link for build 1109
Thank you for the suggestion Blake. I tried but got the same result. See my answer to PG above.
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Re: Suddenly ASIO and WAS stop producing audio output, only MME does! Melody_Maker Yesterday at 11:50 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Bob Calver
i lost sound on audacity and halion sonic due to settings on my soundblaster sound card. i know you have a diferent card but have the settings changed on the card or in windows?
No Bob, they haven't.
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Re: I'll Keep Holding On Ezekiel's Storm Yesterday at 11:50 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Killer composition. Big sound from the band and Ray's contribution is notable. Strong, strong vocal. I love this song!
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Re: Ooh Ya Ya NigelSpiers Yesterday at 11:49 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi Hans, So glad you enjoyed the song and thanks for all your kind comments. Best Regards Nigel
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Re: Suddenly ASIO and WAS stop producing audio output, only MME does! Melody_Maker Yesterday at 11:48 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by PeterGannon
Melody maker, Sounds like a strange problem. Not one we’ve seen before. We will look into it. Most likely due to an upgrade of windows, band-in-a-box, audio driver or audio plugin. Double weird that you can fix it only if you view the log file, which just launches notepad with the text file name. to confirm, if you just dismiss that dialog without displaying the log file the problem is not fixed? Also, did you update biab at the time the problem appeared?
Hi Peter, thank you for your interest in my problem. Yes, I confirm that if I dismiss the dialog and thus don't open the log file, Bb can only generate audio in MME mode. This is not random behavior, but reproducible every time. Switching to ASIO or WAS is possible and generates no errors, but no audio is produced. My audio drivers have not been received updates from the manufacturer recently (RME Fireface 800 which is multi-client and Steinberg UR12). I've also tried to isolate the problem by renaming the directories containing the plugins to prevent them from being loaded. I've tried downgrading to version 1109, but the same problem occurs. And my workaround does also the 'trick' then. Best regards
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Re: NO REVOLUTION Ezekiel's Storm Yesterday at 11:44 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Poetry set to music! Ace lyrics that are felt in the heart. Piano and organ base sounds good.
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Re: How to remove the VST in the list ? Vincente Yesterday at 11:29 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Found the file to edit/remove the duplicated vts plug-in. Here's how: Edit the Plugin_list_MIDI_x64.txt under the x:\BB\DX Settings Remove the duplicated vts plug-in Save the Plugin_list_MIDI_x64.txt
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A couple of things to read Mike Halloran Yesterday at 11:23 PM Forum: Songwriting Jump to new postsJump to new posts
There's some useful information here. Of course, they're trying to sell you but it's a useful read. The Guide to a Successful Album Release If you want to get into depth, this is the only book I know that is close to being up to date, meaning it's only 7 months old (no mention of AI and those issues). Don Passman is probably the best known music attorney practicing. I like the Kindle Edition. All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Eleventh Edition by Donald Passman
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