Jim Fogle

Well done Steve.  I really appreciate all the background information you include for each song.  

Hi Steve.  I left a comment on your blog.  Great job on a good song.  I appreciate how you share your research of the story behind the song.

Is the problem with one song project or all song projects?

Is it possible you are using a plug-in that requires authorization?

Google Translation to English:

Hello,

Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to dive into the Ample Guitar manual and try to create my own patterns, which won't be easy since I'm not a guitarist, but a keyboardist!

In the meantime, have a good evening (or day, depending on the time zone!)

Seagull29

Both @BGJammer and @Robert Deluce may find the software program,  +++ ChordPulse +++ or the +++ DigiTech Trio Plus +++  pedal interesting.

Vous pouvez trouver la réponse plus rapidement en posant vos questions sur le forum public  Amplesound Forum.

Translation from French to English by Google:

Hello, can someone tell me if it's possible to save strumming patterns on the lite version of Ample Guitar Lite 2 and where the folder containing them is located?

Also, is there a library of strumming patterns other than Ample Sound's that is compatible with their products?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Seagull29

One solution is to embed a midi software synth into Cakewalk by Bandlab & Sonar. 

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FluidSynth is an open source, real-time, software synthesizer based on the SoundFont 2 specifications. FluidSynth itself does not have a graphical user interface, but due to its powerful API several applications utilize it and it has even found its way onto embedded systems.

Fluid Synth Features:

Cross platform support (Linux, macOS and Windows to name a few)

SoundFont 2 support

SoundFont 3 support (vorbis-compressed SF2)

Realtime effect control using SoundFont 2.01 modulators

Limited support for Downloadable Sounds (DLS) Level 1 & 2

Playback of MIDI files

Shared library which can be used in other programs

Built in command line shell

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Pair the software synth with Don Allen's Timbres Of Heaven midi patches and you have a commercial grade midi synth that is GM, GS and XG compatible.  Check out this instrument list:

Bank:Preset = Program(Instrument)
000:000 = Concert Grand
000:001 = Bright Grand
000:002 = Electric Grand
000:003 = Honky Tonk
000:004 = Don's Rhodes MKV EP
000:005 = Chorused Rhodes EP
000:006 = Don's Harpsichord
000:007 = Don's Clavinet
000:008 = Don's Celesta
000:009 = Glockenspiel
000:010 = Music Box
000:011 = Vibraphone
000:012 = Marimba
000:013 = Xylophone
000:014 = Tubular Bells
000:015 = Dulcimer (Santur)
000:016 = Wave Organ
000:017 = Perc. Organ Chopper
000:018 = Rock Organ
000:019 = Church Organ
000:020 = Reed Organ
000:021 = Accordion
000:022 = HarmonicaVibrato
000:023 = Bandoneon
000:024 = Solo Nylon Guit
000:025 = Steel String Guitar
000:026 = Harmony Rocket
000:027 = Fender Strat
000:028 = Muted Elec. Guitar
000:029 = Ult. Overdriven Gt.
000:030 = Ult. Distortion Gt.
000:031 = Guitar Harmonics
000:032 = Acoustic Bass
000:033 = Bass 305
000:034 = Don's Picked Bass
000:035 = Fretless Bass
000:036 = Don's Slap Bass 1
000:037 = Don's Slap Bass 2
000:038 = Synth Bass 1
000:039 = Synth Bass 2
000:040 = Don's Solo Violin
000:041 = Viola
000:042 = Cello
000:043 = Contrabass
000:044 = Tremolo Strings
000:045 = Pizzicato Section
000:046 = Clavinova Harp
000:047 = Timpani
000:048 = Don's Strings
000:049 = Slow Strings
000:050 = Synth Strings 1
000:051 = Synth Strings 2
000:052 = Choir Aahs
000:053 = Voice Oohs
000:054 = Synth Voice
000:055 = Orchestra Hit
000:056 = Trumpet
000:057 = Roly's Trombone
000:058 = Don's Tuba
000:059 = Don's Muted Trumpet
000:060 = French Horns
000:061 = Brass Section
000:062 = Don's Synth Brass 1
000:063 = Synth Brass 2
000:064 = Soprano Sax
000:065 = Alto Sax
000:066 = Tenor sax
000:067 = Baritone Sax
000:068 = Don's Oboe
000:069 = English Horn
000:070 = Bassoon
000:071 = Clarinet
000:072 = Piccolo
000:073 = Flute V2
000:074 = Recorder
000:075 = Pan Flute
000:076 = Bottle Chiff
000:077 = Don's Shakuhachi
000:078 = Whistle
000:079 = Ocarina (Breathy)
000:080 = Square Lead
000:081 = Saw Wave
000:082 = Synth Calliope
000:083 = Don's Chiffer Lead
000:084 = Charang
000:085 = Solo Synth Voice
000:086 = 5th Saw Wave
000:087 = Bass & Lead
000:088 = Don's Fantasia
000:089 = Warm Strings
000:090 = Poly Synth
000:091 = Space Voice
000:092 = Bowed Glass
000:093 = Metal Pad
000:094 = Halo pad
000:095 = Sweep Pad
000:096 = Don's Ice Rain
000:097 = Soundtrack
000:098 = Crystal
000:099 = Atmosphere
000:100 = Brightness
000:101 = Goblin (Sci-Fi)
000:102 = Echo Drops
000:103 = Don's Star Theme
000:104 = Sitar
000:105 = Don's Banjo
000:106 = Shamisen
000:107 = Koto
000:108 = Kalimba
000:109 = Bagpipes
000:110 = Don's Fiddle
000:111 = Shannai
000:112 = Tinkle Bell
000:113 = Agogo
000:114 = Steel Drums
000:115 = Woodblock
000:116 = Taiko Drum
000:117 = Melodic Tom
000:118 = Synth Drum
000:119 = Reverse Cymbal
000:120 = Guitar String Noise
000:121 = Breath Noise
000:122 = Sea Shore
000:123 = Bird Tweets
000:124 = Telephone
000:125 = Helicopter
000:126 = Don's Applause
000:127 = Gun Shot 357 Magnum
001:001 = Glory Piano
001:005 = Crystal Rhodes EP
001:016 = Fury Organ 101
001:017 = Ice Organ
001:021 = HarmonyPhone
001:022 = Harmonica No Vib
001:024 = Chor. Nylon Guitar
001:025 = Muted Steel Guitar
001:026 = Jazz Amp V2
001:027 = Clean Machine
001:028 = Muted Dist. Guitar
001:030 = Destroyer Guitar
001:033 = Flatwound Bass
001:034 = Jazz Bass
001:036 = Don's Pop Bass 1
001:037 = Don's Pop Bass2
001:038 = Synth Bass 101
001:039 = Synth Bass 201
001:046 = Nylon Harp
001:053 = Soul Oohs
001:057 = Don's Cornet
001:066 = Tenor Sax Soft
001:073 = Don's Flute
001:077 = Don's Shakuhachi :
001:090 = Moog Pad
001:109 = Don's BagPipes
001:120 = Gtr. Cut Noise
001:121 = Fl. Key Click
001:122 = Rain
001:123 = Dog
001:124 = Telephone 2
001:125 = Car-Engine
001:126 = GS Laughs
001:127 = Machine Gun
002:005 = Crystal Dreams
002:024 = Nylon Velo Guitar
002:025 = Don's Rover Guitar
002:026 = Don's Jazz Man Gtr
002:034 = Picked Bass 3
002:038 = Pulse Bass
002:102 = Echo Pan
002:119 = Gong!!!
002:120 = String Slap
002:121 = Fem. Breaths
002:122 = Don's Thunder
002:123 = Horse-Gallop
002:124 = Door Creaking
002:125 = Car-Stop
002:126 = Screaming
002:127 = Lasergun
003:005 = Soft Chor. Rhodes
003:046 = Yang Qin
003:090 = JP8 Swell Pad
003:122 = Wind
003:123 = Bird 2
003:124 = Door Slam
003:125 = Car-Pass
003:126 = Punch
003:127 = Explosion
004:004 = DX7 Chorused
004:005 = CP-80 Chorused
004:025 = Don's Dobro Guitar
004:027 = Twnagster Clean
004:046 = Muted Nylon Harp
004:122 = Stream
004:123 = Seagulls
004:124 = Scratch
004:125 = Car-Crash
004:126 = Heart Beat
005:122 = Bubble
005:124 = Wind Chimes
005:125 = Siren
005:126 = Footsteps
006:120 = Pick Scrape
006:122 = Rainstick
006:123 = SONAR
006:125 = Train
006:127 = Laser Drum
007:122 = Waterfall
007:125 = Jetplane
008:006 = Coupled Harpsichord
008:014 = Church Bell
008:021 = Organetto Superiore
008:024 = Ukulele
008:025 = 12-String Guitar
008:026 = Waikiki Special
008:027 = Chorused Strat
008:028 = Don's Funk Guitar
008:030 = Feedback Guitar
008:031 = Guitar Feedback
008:034 = Muted Picked Bass
008:036 = Reso Slap Bass
008:037 = FM Slap Bass
008:038 = Synth Bass 3
008:040 = Slow Violin
008:048 = Orchestral Pad
008:050 = Synth Strings 3
008:061 = Brass Section 2
008:062 = Synth Brass 3
008:065 = Hyper Alto Sax
008:068 = Oboe Exp.
008:080 = Sine Wave
008:081 = Dr. Solo
008:105 = Don's Sarod
008:115 = Castanets
008:116 = Concert Bass Drum
008:117 = Melo Tom 2
008:118 = Don's 808 Tom
008:125 = StarShip
009:005 = CrystalPhone
009:014 = Carillon
009:027 = Boss Guitar
009:030 = Feedback Guitar 2
009:036 = Unison Slap Bass
009:037 = FM Slap Bass 2
009:112 = Don's Gender
009:125 = Burst Noise
014:101 = UFO FX
016:000 = Dry Grand
016:001 = Dance Piano
016:005 = Chromophone
016:007 = Super Clavinet
016:018 = B3 Slow Rotor
016:024 = CP Flamenco
016:025 = Mandolin
016:026 = Pedal Steele Guitar
016:027 = Gibson ES-335
016:030 = Power Guitar
017:004 = Don's Wurlitzer EP
018:018 = Rock Organ 2
018:027 = Don's Les Paul
019:027 = Skynyrd LP
024:000 = Dream Piano
024:004 = Don's 60's E. Piano
024:080 = BuzzPad
027:016 = Hybrid Organ
027:080 = Electrum Pad
032:024 = Nylon Guitar 2
032:025 = Steel Guitar 2
032:052 = Choir Aahs 2
033:052 = Choir+ Strings
040:016 = Don's Lanz Organ
040:024 = Don's Lute
064:000 = XG Cutting Noise
064:001 = XG Cut Noise 2
064:003 = XG String Slap
064:005 = XG Pick Scrape
064:016 = XG Flt. Key Click
064:032 = XG Rain
064:033 = XG Thunder
064:034 = XG Wind
064:035 = XG Stream
064:036 = XG Bubbles
064:037 = XG Feed
064:048 = XG Dog Bark
064:049 = XG Horse-Gallop
064:050 = XG Bird 2
064:054 = XG Ghost Laughter
064:055 = XG SFX Maou
064:064 = DTMF Dial Sound
064:065 = XG Door Squeak
064:066 = XG Door Slam
064:067 = XG Scratch Push
064:068 = XG Scratch Pull
064:069 = XG Wind Chimes
064:070 = XG Telephone 2
064:080 = XG Car-Engine
064:081 = XG Car-Stop
064:082 = XG Car-Pass
064:083 = XG Car-Crash
064:084 = XG Siren
064:085 = XG Train
064:086 = XG Jetplane
064:087 = XG StarShip
064:088 = XG Burst Noise
064:089 = XG Coaster
064:090 = XG Submarine
064:096 = XG Laughing
064:097 = XG Scream
064:098 = XG Punch
064:099 = XG Heart Beat
064:100 = XG Footsteps
064:101 = XG Applause 2
064:112 = XG Machine Gun
064:113 = XG Lasergun
064:114 = XG Explosion
064:115 = XG FireWork
126:000 = XG SFX Kit 1
126:001 = XG SFX Kit 2
128:000 = Don's Std Kit
128:001 = Std Kit 2
128:008 = Room Drum Kit
128:016 = Power Drums
128:024 = Electronic Kit
128:025 = TR-808 Elec. Kit
128:026 = TR-909 Elec. Kit
128:027 = Dance Kit
128:032 = Jazz Drum Kit
128:040 = Brush Kit
128:048 = Orchestra Kit
128:050 = Symphony Kit
128:056 = GM2 SFX Kit
128:100 = Don's XG Std Kit
128:101 = XG Room Kit
128:102 = XG Rock Kit
128:103 = XG Electronic Kit
128:104 = XG Analog Kit
128:105 = XG Jazz Kit
128:106 = XG Brush Kit
128:107 = XG Symphony Kit
128:127 = CM-64/32L (SC-55)

Hi Eugene.  Thanks for the clear explanation.  May I suggest you also post a link to your video in the Tutorial forum section?

In the Band-in-a-Box wishlist forum PG Music is seeking ideas about how to improve the look of Band-in-a-Box. There are threads for: Toolbars, layout, menus, preferences; the Tracks View; the Piano Roll, the Notation view; the Chord Sheet and User interface enhancements. All of the threads have some good ideas but all the threads are dominated by just a few contributors.

Some members of this forum use Band-in-a-Box and likely have some thoughts about how the program interface can be improved.

I hope you will read through the threads and contribute an idea or two. 

The threads are available here: https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=9&page=1
 

I'm guessing you are using a trumpet VSTi plugin to playback the midi data.   During playback the plugin is the focus so the pitch wheel controls the plugin.  When you switch to record mode, the plugin looses focus so the pitch wheel no longer controls the plugin.  Switch to record mode and then select the plugin and it should work the same as playback assuming all my assumptions are correct. 

What a great listen.  I enjoyed this very much.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

I always look forward to hearing a new RexRed song.  Your audio production is always top notch and "Dreams Of You" is no exception.

Two suggestions for this song.  Rearrange the Intro so the vocal starts about 15 seconds sooner.  For a song with backing that is this sparse, starting the vocal at 0:31 is too long.

To me the backing is too sparse in places.  It almost seems as there is dead air between verses.  Perhaps add some variety to the backing after each verse?

Nice lyrics and powerful singing.  I bet women will swoon when they hear this.

There are a couple of new features that I think make Band-in-a-Box 2025 interesting.

1.  The stem splitter.  PG Music is using stem separation technology licensed from Zplane.  To me the Zplane technology works better than Spleeter.  Stem separation capability has quickly advanced and Zplane seems to have figured out a way to provide the feature in a pleasing manner.

2.  The MultiPicker or MTP for short.  PG Music combined several search engines into one, tabbed window in 2024.  2025 MTP has more tabs to provide access to more kinds of content.  PG Music has changed legacy keyboard shortcuts to open the MTP to whichever tab the MTP replaces.  The MTP window is modal so the MTP can remain open while accessing other parts of the program.  I'm finding I'm using more kinds of content than I have in the past because some of the content had no picker but now it does.  Consolidating all the search pickers into one window really makes a difference in the workflow.  I've attached a screen shot below.

3.  VST3 plugin support.

While the artificial intelligence features are many are mentioning they aren't my cup of tea.  I enjoy cover songs and all the AI features seem to be focused on creating new song ideas. 

On 12/4/2024 at 11:14 AM, kitekrazy said:

Always tempted to buy this.

Band-in-a-Box has five packages.  It is important to know all packages use the same Band-in-a-Box and RealBand programs.  All packages also include the Band-in-a-Box plugin.  The packages differ in how much content is included.  Content is things like RealTracks, RealDrums, MIDI SuperTracks, audo loops and styles.

The ProPAK is the least expensive with about 1/10th of the available package content.  The MegaPAK has about 1/3rd of the available package content.  The UltraPAK, UltraPAK+ and Audiophile have all the available package content.  Additional content is available beyond the packages.

It's easy to make a song.  But there are a lot of features in Band-in-a-Box that, as you learn them, can make a song MUCH better.  It takes time and practice to learn the features.  It's easy to get overwhelmed by the content and disregard learning the program features.

That's why I advise you start with the least expensive package, the ProPAK.  The ProPAK has Band-in-a-Box, RealBand and the plugin.  The ProPAK includes all types of content PG Music offers.  So you can learn the program features and how to use all the content types without becoming overwhelmed by the massive amount of available content.

2025 Band-in-a-Box for Windows Released

New features include:

The BB Stem Splitter - This tool separates any multi-instrument audio file (.mp3, .m4a, .wav, etc.) into individual tracks - bass, drums, guitars/piano, vocals, and residual sounds.

VST3 plugin support.

The Audiophile Edition uses FLAC files.  These files are 60% smaller than WAV files but maintain identical audio quality.  

The Audiophile Edition ships on a fast 1TB SSD.

The MultiPicker Library adds SongPicker, MIDI Patch Picker, Chord Builder, AI Lyrics Generator, and Song Titles browser tabs in addition to the existing tabs for Styles, Loops, UserTracks, RealDrums, RealTracks and MIDI SuperTracks.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) songwriting functions including themes, styles, titles, complete songs including lyrics.  [Note: An internet connection is required to use these features.]

New content includes:  
202 RealTracks
Bonus RealTracks/RealDrums (20) with 20 RealStyles
MIDI SuperTracks Set 44: Jazz Piano
MIDI SuperTracks Set 45: More SynthMaster
MIDI Styles Set 90 Look Ma! More MIDI 13: Country & Americana
MIDI Styles Set 91 Look Ma! More MIDI 14: SynthMaster
Instrumental Studies Set 22: 2-Handed Piano Soloing - Rhythm Changes
Instrumental Studies Set 23: More ’80s Hard Rock Soloing
Artist Performance Set 17: Songs with Vocals Volume 7
Artist Performance Set 18: Songs with Vocals Volume 8
RealDrums Stems Set 7: Jazz with Mike Clark
RealDrums Stems Set 8: Pop, Funk and More with Jerry Roe
Playable RealTracks Set 4
SynthMaster Sounds and Styles, with Audio Demos
128 GM MIDI Patch Audio Demos
FLAC Files for 20 Unreleased RealTracks/RealDums
RealCombos 2025 Booster PAK
XPro Style PAK 8
Xtra Styles PAK 19

Gary,

Thank you for providing the YouTube link to "The Song".    To my ears Hobo Train sounds like the group Little Big Town or Lady A with this song.  Excellent song, production and video.  I'm sure it was a lot of work but well worth the effort.

First time hearing "I've Been Down" and Hobo Train.  The song and delivery reminds me A LOT of early Rascal Flatts songs.  How does a lead singer for a Norwegian Country Band develop such a strong southern accent? 

While listening through headphones I'm hearing two background vocalists that are spread wide left and wide right.   There is not much, if any background vocalist near the center.  The left channel vocalist seems to be more prominent and above the musical instrument tracks while the right channel vocalist seems to sometimes get lost in the musical instrument tracks.  Hopefully these are things you expect the listener to hear.

Great use of effects.  Very clean and clear sounding mix.  Nice dynamics.  Dog gone good.

Looking at the +++ Millenium MPS-850 user manual +++ the unit transmits midi notes on midi channel 10.

You have set the track's midi input to e-drum but you must also set the track's midi input to receive either MIDI ch. 10 or  MIDI Omni.

There have been a few forum discussions concerning CLAP plugins.  +++ HERE +++ and +++ HERE +++ are two threads you may find interesting.

@azslow3, thank you for responding to my question.   You certainly have offered a lot of assistance to other forum members.  I trust what you write to be either accurate (mostly of a technical or programming) information or a considered and informed opinion.  I'm sorry you do not feel comfortable in certain areas inside the forum.  I apologize for pushing for a product name.

I believe every DAW has unique strengths and weaknesses that make each DAW unique.  Every DAW user also can have special needs that are met better with one DAW than another.  I have not used or looked at many DAWs.  I have no way to know what works best in certain situations other than comments I read from forum members whose opinion I value.  My goal was to be exposed to interesting information, not to make you uncomfortable.

@azslow3, I seldom frequent the Coffee House so I know not of what you speak.

Has this forum really gotten so weird that you feel uncomfortable mentioning other DAWS by name?  I sincerely hope not.

@azslow3, somehow I'm missing the name of the DAW you're referencing in your post above.  

Agree with all the comments regarding the vocals, your friend Rob did a wonderful performance.  However, the audio production behind the vocal is pretty good too.  I hope the two of you will pair up to perform some more songs.

@Matthew Simon Fletcher and @John T, are the glitches visible, audible, or both visible and audible? 

The reason I ask is because if it is only a visible glitch I would suspect either your computer graphic driver, monitor driver or how the graphic chip handles specific zoom percentages.  That would also explain why you have such difficulty capturing a screenshot since a screenshot is a redraw of the screen.