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I was up and running on BIAB within a couple of minutes.
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Even though BIAB's interface is cluttered, I found it to be pretty easy and intuitive, especially relative to sequencing hardware and software I've used. IMO BIAB's "Soloist" function, for creating solos, is pretty lame, but since I like to feed my fragile ego by laying down my own solos, I'm not bothered by this short-coming.įor those that still want to hang their hat on Midi, BIAB is as fully functional using Midi as a lot of other composition software out there. Real Tracks are not as editable as Midi sequences, but transposition is easy and within some obvious limitations, tempo and style changes can work surprisingly well. I've spent a few hours practicing with BIAB 2013 UltraplusPAK over the last couple of days and I agree with your opinion about "Real Tracks" being really good, especially relative to Midi sequences, which I always found to be sterile and a bit too perfect and machine-like (duh).Īlthough Real Tracks were pretty limited in number and styles when they started a few years ago, PG Music has now managed to build up a fairly large library of Real Tracks that cover about every style in Western contemporary music and they are continuously adding to it. and with some tweaking, can be used in gigs.
The interface is a little old-fashioned and a tad clunky, and it's not easy (sometimes impossible) to do minor tweaks - but it's easy to export midi and audio. The Real Tracks are very good -the bass and drum sounds and performances are fairly convincing. I've just started using BIAB - and am creating backing tracks for some low budget jazz duos coming up. This may be more Real Book stuff than anything else, so it depends on what you're going to play.
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That said, lots of musicians who aren't computer-savvy seem to get along with it fine.Īlso, if you're wanting to play specific songs, there are LOTS of files available online for free that you can use. Digging into it can get tricky, because the program is quite old and the interface really needs an major overhaul, IMO. You can get started pretty easily just choosing the style and instruments, entering the chord progression, and pressing play. Getting it going is pretty straightforward. Seriously though, it's cool to play along with. Add to that all the instruments, and it can be like playing with a band, though one that doesn't listen to you. But there are lots of drum tracks both "real" and MIDI that would probably be enough for you to play with. I can't say how good it is as a drum machine, since you probably can't program individual beats (maybe you can, now that I think of it, but not as easily as a real drum machine). Some cats use it on a gig, but that's not my thing. It's a pretty cool tool to practice with at home. I could demonstrate it for you (2012 version, anyway). I'm therefore worried a little bit that there will be too much menu diving in "Band in a Box" and I'll lose the rush of just plugging in and playing. (even though I've spent a 30 year career in my day job as a geoscientist working with cutting edge technology in exploration research in the oil industry). Here is a link to the version of Band in a Box that I may take the plunge on:ĭo any of you out there have opinions about or experience with this or similar software? Is it fairly intuitive and easy to use?įor what its worth, I've never been interested in sequencing, DAW's, etc. The asking price, $140, is about the same as a moderate priced drum / groove machine I was checking out (e.g Zoom RT-223).
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I am planning to purchase a drum machine just to practice with at home and I stumbled on an excellent deal from a guy I know for "Band in a Box" 2013 UltraPlusPak, which is packaged in it's own portable external hard drive.
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