rtucker55
I have been looking at this but still don't get the jest of it yet. (dim bulb here) Is there a direct interface between biab and X3 or can you export/import audio/midi tracks created by biab 2014 and use Sonar as the mixer?
 
Would a first time user be better off starting with the small pro package, megaPak, UltraPlusPAK, or EverythingPAK?
 
It doesn't look like it gets discounted much.

No interface between BIAB and any DAW. It's a standalone program. However, one you have an arrangement you can export individual tracks (sometime audio and sometimes MIDI depending on the style) that can be brought into SONAR for manipulation/use.
 
Hard to say what is best for any first time user as some may be intimidated by the biggest and best and others will feel cheated by the basic version.
 
You're right, it does not get discounted much and if you skip versions you can see that generally costs a few $ more (look at pricing of 2012->2014 vs 2013->2014).
 

Thanks for the info Guys,
 
I've got a call into my Sweetwater rep right now and he should be getting back to me today. I think I am just going to go for the EverythingPak so I should have most everything plus it comes with demo songs and tutorial vids. Looks like it could be a real inspirational tool/idea generator.

BiaB comes with a plug-in mode where BiaB and Sonar can be on  at the same time. The best way to do this is to have BiaB using MME drivers and Sonar using ASIO. You can then easily move both MIDI and/or audio tracks from BiaB to Sonar.
 
I start most of my songs in BiaB then finish them in Sonar.

MarioD
BiaB comes with a plug-in mode where BiaB and Sonar can be on  at the same time. The best way to do this is to have BiaB using MME drivers and Sonar using ASIO. You can then easily move both MIDI and/or audio tracks from BiaB to Sonar.
 
I start most of my songs in BiaB then finish them in Sonar.

I've never had a problem with both programs running at the same time and I'm 99% certain that both use ASIO driver but I'll have to check.
 
BTW rtrucker55, be prepared that the UI of BIAB is straight out of 1989.

1989 was a good year in my life. Hopefully it will bring back some good memories.
 
Thanks for the heads up!

@rtucker55:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8aAOQmhOw8
 
 

Thanks for the link Jerry! It looks pretty simple. Now if I can find a copy of a multi ASIO server plug so I can run Sonar and biab at the same time I should be in business.

Came in handy recently on a session.  I couldn't come up with the right drum track using an Alesis SR-16.  Had the song in BIAB and used the drums from that for the song.
 
I have 2012 and may upgrade this year.  I don't do it every year.

I use the audiphile versions and 2014 is on its way to my doorstep. It is incredible as well as a bit embarrassing.

I wonder if there will be aftermarket real track packages with this feature that allows you to make your own. Similar to the Notes Norton package of aftermarket MIDI styles.

WSS

And its simple to export all the Band in a Box tracks and load them into Sonar.
WSS