No, not Christmas. It's the new Band in a Box release date.

Now I know most of you are in bands or have friends to jam with but, for those of us who don't, BiaB is the next best thing. So the new release is like joining a new band with some great new musicians.

Computer generated music has come a long way since I first used a PC to jam with. On my home page you can listen to some early midi based tunes which were good but you can tell it's PC generated.

Here's my latest recording for comparison. It's an uptempo sort of Reggae tune with some Calypso leanings. I'm playing the bass but everything else is BiaB.

Reggae Jam

I'm curious as to your opinions regarding the mix. I think it's a lot better than some of the older ones I've done. The reason is my new amp has a post preamp line out so I can record the actual amp sound. (Dave Magero: I'd especially like to hear from you if possible. You're familiar with the recordings we did over at BassPlaying.com)

Comments on the bass playing are also welcome as long as it's not just 'You Suck'. I already know that. hahaha