Just got a copy of Band-In-A-Box and I am feeling my way around it. I have discovered that it uses templates (styles) and the program includes many templates for the likes of Country music, Gospel, Pop, etc., but no Irish. Does anyone know where I can get B-I-A-B reel, jig, etc., templates or how can I make my own.
I hope you get lots of response in this thread! I'm a complete computer duffer and I have BIAB and haven't a clue as to how to use it. I was hoping to make some half-decent backing tracks for practice/busking. Turn way now, purists!
I've gotta thank you for mentioning this software. I LOVE IT!
I just installed it on my Mac (my PC died) and it's a huge help. Just what I've been looking for. In less than an hour I've managed to learn "Follow me up to Carlow" and a nicer version of "Old Hag..." than I've been playing, on my mandolin. AND it's got guitar chords as well as the melodies for all the tunes. Just awesome!
Lot's of old time tunes in there too. My fiddle playing friend will be stoked when I've learned a lot of stuff she plays that's included in the software.
Went to Alf Warlock's site. Wow! There’s enough there to keep me going for a lifetime. I think the style templates will be very useful as background for any tune that I wish to learn.
Band-In-A-Box
Band-In-A-Box
Just got a copy of Band-In-A-Box and I am feeling my way around it. I have discovered that it uses templates (styles) and the program includes many templates for the likes of Country music, Gospel, Pop, etc., but no Irish. Does anyone know where I can get B-I-A-B reel, jig, etc., templates or how can I make my own.
# Posted on July 22nd 2008 by noelnorton
Re: Band-In-A-Box
I hope you get lots of response in this thread! I'm a complete computer duffer and I have BIAB and haven't a clue as to how to use it. I was hoping to make some half-decent backing tracks for practice/busking. Turn way now, purists!
# Posted on July 22nd 2008 by Steve Shaw
Re: Band-In-A-Box
Try checking here for user styles that could be useful for trad practice:
http://www.alfwarnock.info/alfs/biab.php
# Posted on July 22nd 2008 by Michael Eskin
Re: Band-In-A-Box
I've gotta thank you for mentioning this software. I LOVE IT!
I just installed it on my Mac (my PC died) and it's a huge help. Just what I've been looking for. In less than an hour I've managed to learn "Follow me up to Carlow" and a nicer version of "Old Hag..." than I've been playing, on my mandolin. AND it's got guitar chords as well as the melodies for all the tunes. Just awesome!
Lot's of old time tunes in there too. My fiddle playing friend will be stoked when I've learned a lot of stuff she plays that's included in the software.
# Posted on July 22nd 2008 by Fishmonger
Re: Band-In-A-Box
And thank you to Michael Eskin for providing that link! :D
# Posted on July 22nd 2008 by Fishmonger
Re: Band-In-A-Box
Thanks Michael.
Went to Alf Warlock's site. Wow! There’s enough there to keep me going for a lifetime. I think the style templates will be very useful as background for any tune that I wish to learn.
Be good.
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# Posted on July 23rd 2008 by noelnorton