Going to a Single

John Knight · Post by **John Knight** » 22 Jun 2001 1:36 pm

I have reviewed many threads regarding BIAB and Cakewalk but none of these got to the point of setting yourself up to do a single. What is the consensious of which software is better, easy to program, songs already done that is shareware and just needs to be downloaded, cost.

Thanks for your input.

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Fred Murphy · Post by **Fred Murphy** » 22 Jun 2001 4:15 pm

I think you need both. Program your song up in BIAB, then import it to Cakewalk, and make any and all changes you need to make. Volume, type and style of instruments and drums etc. I like what I program better than most of the Midis that I have downloaded. There are a few really good ones, but most are very mediocre. Large band and orchestra ones seem to be pretty good, but not most country midis that I have found. I did find one of Leann Rimes that was really good.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Fred Murphy on 22 June 2001 at 05:18 PM.]</p></FONT>

Bobby Lee · Post by **Bobby Lee** » 22 Jun 2001 6:47 pm

Band In A Box can help you get your songs together real quick. If you're satisfied with what BIAB produces, it will work for performances. Most of us, though, want to tweak things a little bit.

I export MIDI tracks from BIAB and tweak them in Power Tracks Pro, an inexpensive ($29) but powerful MIDI sequencer. Once the songs are in MIDI format, you can play them with Media Player, WinAmp, or just about any sound organizer program.

One advantage of sticking with the BIAB arrangment is that you can see the arrangement and chord progression while the song is playing. This helps if you have a hard time remembering intros or if you have strange arrangements.

The biggest disadvantage of performing with BIAB is the endings. Most of their canned endings are pretty lame, IMHO.

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 22 Jun 2001 6:50 pm

Your right bOb

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Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 23 Jun 2001 2:39 am

I'd go with the BIAB, if choosing one or the other. BIAB generates the songs. If you get deep into BIAB you can do most of what the MIDI programs like Cakewalk do, but it does take some effort.