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We just made a YouTube ad for Band-in-a-Box. These are the types of ads that show on youtube, when you are wanting to view a certain youtube video, but you get interrupted by an ad, that you have to watch for at least 5 seconds, where you can skip it, or keep watching.... I don't have a YouTube link for it yet, but if you're interested, you could download it from here (tip: sometimes downloading it, and then running it from your drive is better quality than letting your browser handle the whole thing) http://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/jazzu/misc/BB_3Minutes.mp4Anyway, I'd appreciate any feedback you could give us, as we are targeting this to potential new customers of Band-in-a-Box. Suggestions are welcome, because we can change this ad easily, its not like a one-shot SuperBowl commercial. Also, some suggestions about what keywords we should target would be helpful. In other words, what are the types of terms you type in to youtube that would be most relevant to the type of person that would benefit from Band-in-a-Box. For example, we have started off with terms like these: learn jazz guitar learning jazz guitar learn jazz piano blues backing tracks learning jazz piano country music backing tracks drum backing tracks jazz backing tracks jazz backing track country backing tracks backing tracks jazz smooth jazz backing tracks making backing tracks make your own backing tracks backing tracks blues creating backing tracks create backing track
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
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Nice and a good step in the right direction. Songwriting tool (software) Song writing software Songwriter software You can see what I use BIAB for. What amazes me is the HUGE success of EZKeys as compared to BIAB. When it came out it it was all the buzz on just about every DAW forum. It does not hold a candle to BIAB ability to generating not only Super MIDI tracks but of course Real-Tracks from Real Musicians It was sold as a songwriters tool. I think BIAB is a hidden giant with regards to song writing. This is why I ask or a few more songwriting tools a few years back like a handy circle of fifths/ a simplified version of Harmony Navigator ( chord progression)and/or a statistical tool of next chord options. When you have time check out this crowd sourced site for progressions just as food for thought. http://www.hooktheory.com/
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You want to catch anyone looking for loops for the country instruments: fiddle loops steel guitar loops dobro loops (we don't say "resonator"  ) country guitar loops mandolin loops drum loops drum tracks
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Accompaniment software
Demo creation software
Demo production software
Music creation software
Music production software
Backing tracks for performance
Backing tracks for practice
Melody creation/generation
Solo creation/generation
Chord analysis
Dynamic loops
"My primary musical instrument is the personal computer."
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Don't forget the tech keywords, like:
Computer
Mac
PC
MIDI
VST
DAW
sequencer
acidized loops
iPhone
iPad
vocal synth
fret diagrams
And some user-friendly words like:
easy
fun
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rock backing tracks
rockabilly backing tracks
blues backing tracks
blues solos
texas roadhouse blues
bossa backing tracks
latin jazz backing tracks
funk backing tracks
bluegrass
beatz
beats
hiphop backing tracks
jazz practice
jazz lessons
jazz improvisation
bebop backing tracks
dixieland backing tracks
gospel backing tracks
southern gospel backing tracks
contemporary christian backing tracks
faith music backing tracks
new age music
barbershop quartet arranging software
swing backing tracks
music practice software
guitar lesson
TAB tablature printing
music notation
latin piano
jazz piano
country piano
rock piano
blues guitar
latin guitar
jazz guitar
rock guitar
country guitar
bluegrass guitar
classical guitar
nylon guitar
fretlight guitar
bass guitar
bluegrass banjo
mandolin
bluegrass mandolin
banjo software
ukelele software
chord
chords
demo song
folk song
children's song
trumpet
saxophone
clarinet
flute
trombone
drums
violin
fiddle
cello
bass violin
vibraphone
marimba
organ
jazz organ
electric piano
MIDI keyboard
MIDI guitar
WIDI
chord finder
music maker
autoaccompaniment
auto-accompaniment
accompany
accompaniment
DX host
DXi host
VST host
VSTi host
ear training
recording software
DAW
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underscoring
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soundtrack
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realtrack
realtracks
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key transpose
key transposition
lead sheet
fakesheet
fakebook
lyrics
karaoke
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harmony
barbershop
strings
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. Too much information. To keep viewers attention you must show people's faces. I am not making this up. Edit in some stock footage of smiling-face reaction shots. Even just a few stills would be a huge improvement. Lots of good sources for stock footage - here is one: http://footage.shutterstock.com/category/People-13/
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The thing about BIAB is that it's a game changer that doesn't need to confine its target demographic to musicians.
Although keywords like "HOME STUDIO" might help you to zero in on musicians, consider POTENTIAL customers in other fields:
ADVERTISING, TV, RADIO
(no better way to create jingles, background music etc)
VIDEO, FILM MAKING (if you make video and need royalty free music for themes, transitions, scores, etc....)
TEACHING, SCHOOL, INSTRUCTION
(perfect way to add music to any curriculum or instruction video)
WEB DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, MS VISUAL STUDIO, RAPID PROTOTYPE
(web sites and other programming ventures can often use music)
ANIMATION, CARTOON, COMIC
(more creative pursuits that could use a source of music)
HOBBY, CREATIVE, ART, CRAFTS
(creative people often find other creative outlets interesting and worthy of exploration)
The fact that you have made music creation accessible to the non-musician opens a LOT of doors that aren't open yet to SONAR, PROTOOLS, etc
Plus, I think the non musician user base would be more likely to appreciate the power that's available in your product, unlike the musician user base which tends to compare it to other music software and get bogged down in the differences.
As I watch the video, my impression is that it is geared toward musicians. It might take a different presentation to show how BIAB could be useful to other professions... but as long as the keywords were different for each video, you could tailor your ad to a wide variety of different audiences!
Great idea! Please keep us posted on your results... I assume you have a way to track the effectiveness of these ads
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The thing about BIAB is that it's a game changer that doesn't need to confine its target demographic to musicians.
Although keywords like "HOME STUDIO" might help you to zero in on musicians, consider POTENTIAL customers in other fields:
ADVERTISING, TV, RADIO
(no better way to create jingles, background music etc)
VIDEO, FILM MAKING (if you make video and need royalty free music for themes, transitions, scores, etc....)
TEACHING, SCHOOL, INSTRUCTION
(perfect way to add music to any curriculum or instruction video)
WEB DESIGN, PROGRAMMING, MS VISUAL STUDIO, RAPID PROTOTYPE
(web sites and other programming ventures can often use music)
ANIMATION, CARTOON, COMIC
(more creative pursuits that could use a source of music)
HOBBY, CREATIVE, ART, CRAFTS
(creative people often find other creative outlets interesting and worthy of exploration)
The fact that you have made music creation accessible to the non-musician opens a LOT of doors that aren't open yet to SONAR, PROTOOLS, etc
Plus, I think the non musician user base would be more likely to appreciate the power that's available in your product, unlike the musician user base which tends to compare it to other music software and get bogged down in the differences.
As I watch the video, my impression is that it is geared toward musicians. It might take a different presentation to show how BIAB could be useful to other professions... but as long as the keywords were different for each video, you could tailor your ad to a wide variety of different audiences!
Great idea! Please keep us posted on your results... I assume you have a way to track the effectiveness of these ads
I agree with Pat but I think you missed a major point. Many musicians use MIDI and there was no mention or examples of MIDI. RTs are great but so is MIDI and I think you should also promote it.
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+1 on Mario's posting.
Also the fact that PG folks are building and promoting the "Midi Supertracks"
and "Hi Q" in the new arena of improvements.
Also a high number of current members are using Ketron and other Midi
sound devices with PG products.
IMHO the icing on the cake are the "improved" quality of some number of
current VSTi's.
As Mario has mentioned the Realtrack sounds are great.
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Think this was posted in another thread, but "Extra" tag words can be used like this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FO-VoX9PH4click Show more scroll down to bottom. Only a subscriber to this young man enjoying his talent and use as guide for his music genre.
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Looks like most people have all the Adwords taken care of.
As for the content, it all depends on who you think your target audience is. Do you have market research to point you in the right direction?
If you have ever been through a divorce, all your friends are the first to give you bad legal advice. You better off getting it from a lawyer (professional). Thanks for asking our opinion, but if your goals are to double or triple your annual sales - start with professional advice. Use a marketing firm to help.
Don't mean at all to insult anybody who posted earlier. I have been in sales and marketing for 25 years and today I am meeting with a firm to help do what I can't.
By the way, your ad looks great and appeals to me. If your target audience is more people like us - your spot on! We like what you've done and obviously spend lots of our time learning more by all our replies on the forum!
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Royalty free music
Music scores
Jingles
Timed jingles
A brief mention that between BIAB, RealBand and included accessories a suite of unique music production tools are available to meet the music production needs of the non music professional that requires original music.
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Season's Greetings!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy holiday season—thanks for being part of our community!
The office will be closed for Christmas Day, but we will be back on Boxing Day (Dec 26th) at 6:00am PST.
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Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: The Newly Designed Piano Roll Window
In this video, we explore the updated Piano Roll, complete with a modernized look and exciting new features. You’ll see new filtering options that make it easy to focus on specific note groups, smoother and more intuitive note entry and editing, and enhanced options for zooming, looping, and more.
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: AI Stems & Notes - split polyphonic audio into instruments and transcribe
This video demonstrates how to use the new AI-Notes feature together with the AI-Stems splitter, allowing you to select an audio file and have it separated into individual stems while transcribing each one to its own MIDI track. AI-Notes converts polyphonic audio—either full mixes or individual instruments—into MIDI that you can view in notation or play back instantly.
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Bonus PAK and 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®
With your version 2026 for Windows Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons for FREE! Or upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for only $49 to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks!
These PAKs are loaded with additional add-ons to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box®!
This Free Bonus PAK includes:
- The 2026 RealCombos Booster PAK:
-For Pro customers, this includes 27 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For MegaPAK customers, this includes 25 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For UltraPAK customers, this includes 12 new RealStyles.
- MIDI Styles Set 92: Look Ma! More MIDI 15: Latin Jazz
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 46: Piano & Organ
- Instrumental Studies Set 24: Groovin' Blues Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 19: Songs with Vocals 9
- Playable RealTracks Set 5
- RealDrums Stems Set 9: Cool Brushes
- SynthMaster Sounds Set 1 (with audio demos)
- Android Band-in-a-Box® App (included)
Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:
- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyle.
- FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
- MIDI Styles Set 93: Look Ma! More MIDI 16: SynthMaster
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 47: More SynthMaster
- Instrumental Studies 25 - Soul Jazz Guitar Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 20: Songs with Vocals 10
- RealDrums Stems Set 10: Groovin' Sticks
- SynthMaster Sounds & Styles Set 2 (sounds & styles with audio demos)
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
Video: New User Interface (GUI)
Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new user interface in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®! This modern GUI redesign offers a sleek new look with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, and a smoother workflow. The brand-new side toolbar puts track selection, the MultiPicker Library, and other essential tools right at your fingertips. Plus, our upgraded Multi-View lets you layer multiple windows without overlap, giving you a highly flexible workspace. Many windows—including Tracks, Piano Roll, and more—have been redesigned for improved usability and a cleaner, more intuitive interface, and more!
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Introducing XPro Styles PAK 10 – Now Available for Windows Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 10 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 28 RealTracks and RealDrums!
Few things are certain in life: death, taxes, and a brand spankin’ new XPro Styles PAK! In this, the 10th edition of our XPro Styles PAK series, we’ve got 100 styles coming your way! We have the classic 25 styles each from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, and rounding out this volume's wildcard slot is 25 styles in the Praise & Worship genre! A wide spanning genre, you can find everything from rock, folk, country, and more underneath its umbrella. The included 28 RealTracks and RealDrums can be used with any Band-in-a-Box® 2026 (and higher) package.
Here’s just a small sampling of what you can look forward to in XPro Styles PAK 10: Soft indie folk worship songs, bumpin’ country boogies, gospel praise breaks, hard rockin’ pop, funky disco grooves, smooth Latin jazz pop, bossa nova fusion, western swing, alternative hip-hop, cool country funk, and much more!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 10 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.
Video: XPro Styles PAK 10 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
Introducing Xtra Styles PAK 21 – Now Available for Windows Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest Xtra Styles PAK installment—the all new Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher)!
Rejoice, one and all, for Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box® is here! We’re serving up 200 brand spankin’ new styles to delight your musical taste buds! The first three courses are the classics you’ve come to know and love, including offerings from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, but, not to be outdone, this year’s fourth course is bro country! A wide ranging genre, you can find everything from hip-hop, uptempo outlaw country, hard hitting rock, funk, and even electronica, all with that familiar bro country flair. The dinner bell has been rung, pickup up Xtra Styles PAK 21 today!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Energetic folk rock, raucous train beats, fast country boogies, acid jazz grooves, laid-back funky jams, a bevy of breezy jazz waltzes, calm electro funk, indie synth pop, industrial synth metal, and more bro country than could possibly fit in the back of a pickup truck!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 21 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 21 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 21.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 21 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 21 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
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