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I've got BIAB version 8.0 and I've been trying to save a sound file of a chord progression so that I can import it into Internet Tape deck. I tried saving as a MIDI file and downloaded Cool Edit and another program but can't seem to convert it to a .wave file that other programs can read. My goal is to produce a rhythm track that I can solo over in a mix. Does version 8.0 suport .waves? What am I doing wrong? Any help is most appreciated.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Andy Volk on 12 August 2001 at 09:05 AM.]</p></FONT>

Andy, I know that version 10 does produce wav files in addition to midi files. I don't think V.8 or V.9 do. You might need to get the upgrade.

I never deleted ver. 8, as a safety thing at the time. It does not support wav. files. Time to upgrade, Andy.

The upgrade from ver. 8 to ver. 10 is $59, and the ver. 10 mega pack upgrade is $159. If you've got an extra C note, (pun intended), go for the mega pack. You'll not be sorry.

Andy-- Several times, now, I recommended a cheap($12) program called Total Recorder.

http://www.HighCriteria.com

for many types of recording situations. Like some of the newer, expensive, sound cards, it basically allows you to record the cards output. So, if you can hear it, you can record it.

I have a dial-up connection and often have difficulty with streaming audio due to limited bandwidth and/or network congestion.
TR automatically stops recording during the rebuffering and other pauses so the end result is a recorded file that sounds perfect.

Check it out. The free trial version only records about 30 seconds (I think) but that was enough to convince me to buy. TR has done its job quite well. --Everett

I am a Mac user..so I deal with Quicktime and .mpeg mostly. But I can import all my BIAB sessions into Digidesigns ProTools LE....and then the files can be converted to .wav, quicktime, aiff, Sound Designer II and more. It is totally cross-platform.
I jwant to pass something else along about BIAB and ProTools LE. Just in case you may have or have considered this 24 track recording studio program.
When I do a BIAB session I save it as a midi file. Then, I open ProTools and import the session. THE ENTIRE BIAB SESSION COMES IN ON SEPERATE TRACKS -AUTOMATICALLY, WITH INSTRUMENT NAMES AND EVERYTHING. THEN BIAB SESSIONS CAN BE MIXED, EDITED, AND OF COURSE, YOU CAN PLUG YOUR STEEL INTO THE PROTOOLS BREAKOUT BOX AND LAY YOUR STEEL TRACKS DOWN....

Thanks, everybody. This is helpful.