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How to load SongSmith SFZ's into Sforzando? #408806 04/22/17 03:48 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,067 The Netherlands RnAM OP Veteran
OP RnAM Veteran Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,067 The Netherlands	I hope someone knows how to do this, because I would love to use the SongSmith soundset as an extra sound source next to ForteDXI. Even better, I would like to create a GM SF2 of it. The SFZ programs are located here: C:\Program Files (x86)\Songsmith\ARIA\Programs The samples are located here: C:\Program Files (x86)\Songsmith\ARIA\SamplesWAV When I drag the first (of the 74 SFZ's) 001 Acoustic Grand Piano SFZ into Sforzando I get the following report: Not sound asset loaded Not Found: C:\Program Files (X86)\Songsmith\ARIA\Programs/$A/021 SteinJz-f-A0.$B C:\Program Files (X86)\Songsmith\ARIA\Programs/$A/024 SteinJz-f-C1.$B C:\Program Files (X86)\Songsmith\ARIA\Programs/$A/021 SteinJz-f-D#1.$B C:\Program Files (X86)\Songsmith\ARIA\Programs/$A/021 SteinJz-f-F#1.$B C:\Program Files (X86)\Songsmith\ARIA\Programs/$A/021 SteinJz-f-A1.$B C:\Program Files (X86)\Songsmith\ARIA\Programs/$A/021 SteinJz-f-C2.$B I don't see a lot of editing options in the SongSmith folder itself. Do I have to edit the: Songsmith Soundset.bank XML file ? If so how? Anyway, is anyone familiar with editing SFZ files and how I could get these sounds to work ? Rob We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos http://rnam.net/

Re: How to load SongSmith SFZ's into Sforzando? RnAM #408837 04/22/17 09:02 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Pipeline Veteran P Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 7,954	I think they have a unique ID for the sound bank so I added it to the PG one: Copy C:\Program Files (x86)\Songsmith\ARIA\SamplesWAV to C:\Program Files\PG Music Inc\Band-in-a-Box Sounds Copy C:\Program Files (x86)\Songsmith\ARIA\Programs > All *.sfz to C:\Program Files\PG Music Inc\Band-in-a-Box Sounds\Programs Make backup copy of Band-in-a-Box Sounds.bank.xml extract below file https://www.dropbox.com/s/448c43wbm36wd9r/Band-in-a-Box-Sounds.bank.zip?dl=0 Click No Thanks Continue at bottom You can add it manually if the PG Sound Bank is Updated to the bottom of Band-in-a-Box Sounds.bank.xml just create a backup copy first !: Code: <!-- Songsmith Soundset --> <Define name="$A" value="../SamplesWAV"/> ....... ....... ....... </AriaBank> Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) BSF-SS-01.jpg (166.93 KB, 171 downloads) BSF-SS-02.jpg (130.61 KB, 170 downloads) BSF-SS-03.jpg (365.85 KB, 170 downloads)

Re: How to load SongSmith SFZ's into Sforzando? RnAM #408843 04/22/17 09:53 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Re: How to load SongSmith SFZ's into Sforzando? DrDan #408848 04/22/17 10:46 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Re: How to load SongSmith SFZ's into Sforzando? Pipeline #408960 04/23/17 09:09 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP RnAM Veteran Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,067 The Netherlands	Thank you Pipeline, this is much appreciated! I will start working on this and I will let you know if I can get it to work this way. Regards, Rob We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos http://rnam.net/

Re: How to load SongSmith SFZ's into Sforzando? Pipeline #408973 04/23/17 10:12 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP RnAM Veteran Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,067 The Netherlands	Thanks again Pipeline!! It works! One but... In my case. I had to install BIAB (partly) which I usually don't do because I have the EverythingPak, which I have on a separate partition. I run Windows from an SSD (which is not big enough). Anyway, I will find a way to install it onto the same partition where I have the EverythingPak on. One last question (I almost don't dare to ask ;-)) do you know how I can convert all the SongSmiths SFZ's into one big GM Soundfont (SF2). I tried it before with a demo version of Extreme Sample Converter but I wasn't successful. Rob We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos http://rnam.net/

Re: How to load SongSmith SFZ's into Sforzando? RnAM #408994 04/23/17 02:07 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Re: How to load SongSmith SFZ's into Sforzando? Jim Fogle #409007 04/23/17 03:48 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Pipeline Veteran P Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 7,954	Thanks for that Jim ! There's Polyphone http://polyphone-soundfonts.com/en/ you open all the sfz instruments into it, then on the samples add all the wavs in the wav folder. You have to Bind the wavs to the instrument, so open the instrument.sfz in notepad and look at the bottom for sample name, so if you are doing 001 Acoustic Grand Piano.sfz search in Samples for Stein, select them, right click Bind to > Acoustic Grand Piano. You will have to shorten the names first. Read up on it more here http://polyphone-soundfonts.com/en/documentation/tutorials/create-a-soundfont-from-scratch/119 There is also Viena SoundFont Editor http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Audio/Other-AUDIO-Tools/Viena.shtml I just downloaded the complete Compifont_13082016.sf2 1GB here http://pphidden.wixsite.com/compifont you can open it in Viena and see how it's put together. If you can link a folder/files on another drive to the main with http://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/System/System-Enhancements/Portable-Symbolic-Link-Creator.shtml Last edited by Pipeline; 04/23/17 03:57 PM.

Re: How to load SongSmith SFZ's into Sforzando? Pipeline #409068 04/24/17 02:57 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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OP RnAM Veteran Joined: May 2014 Posts: 4,067 The Netherlands	Thanks Jim, this will come in handy in the future. Pipeline, I will try out polyphone see if I can get some decent results with it. That symbolic link tool sounds very interesting! I'm already familiar with Viena. Used it lots of times to compile my final GM SF2 which is a combination of the Magic.SF2 and the Mysing Kite SF2. The latter I think is the best (warmest sounding) GM soundfont. https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=351893&start=120 Using a good SF2 will in some cases sound better than using DXI Forte for instance, however you cannot directly render MIDI tracks in BIAB this way. I've been using the program SoundTap for this to record these tracks manually, which is quite a workaround I think. The best thing would be to somehow convert the GM soundfount to DXI somehow (not a clue how to do this). We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos http://rnam.net/

Re: How to load SongSmith SFZ's into Sforzando? RnAM #409203 04/24/17 09:33 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Pipeline Veteran P Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 7,954	"The best thing would be to somehow convert the GM soundfount to DXI somehow (not a clue how to do this)." DirectiXer seems to have gone out with the Ark, I found LiveSynth Pro you can try, it's also redundant. They all say DXi went out with the Ark also. https://www.dropbox.com/s/uo1vwtlb163m4el/LiveSynth%20ProDXi.zip?dl=0 I would look at upgrading to Kontakt.

Re: How to load SongSmith SFZ's into Sforzando?

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Originally Posted By: RnAM

....The best thing would be to somehow convert the GM soundfount to DXI somehow (not a clue how to do this).

Get Coyote ForteDXi http://www.pgmusic.com/coyotefortedxi.audvid.htm
Get Extreme Sample Converter http://www.extranslator.com/

Convert your your sample to *.gig and replace the existing in C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks (backup folder first)

Not sure why they never made Coyote ForteDXi to load Soundfonts, wouldn't that be better ?????

In the MS Songsmith *.sfz you need to copy to the SamplesWAV folder then replace default_path=$A/ with default_path=/ and all the $B with wav in NotePad so Extreme Sample Converter will find the samples to convert to *.gig.

Code:

; The list of available instruments. Each line consts of Bank (1..16384), Prog (1..128) (-ve for drum sets), filename, instrument within file (1..n)
; Lines starting with a semicolon are comments
; Spaces are allowed before numbers and filenames, but not after filenames
1, 1, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\Steinway model C_r1.gig, 1
1, 2, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\Steinway model C_r1.gig, 1
1, 3, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\003 - Electric Piano.gig, 1
1, 4, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\004 - Honky-Tonk.gig, 1
1, 5, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\005 - Rhodes.gig, 1
1, 6, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\006 - Electric Piano 2.gig, 1
1, 7, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\007 - Harpsichord.gig, 1
1, 8, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\008 - Clavinet.gig, 1
;
1, 9, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\009 - Celeste.gig, 1
1, 10, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\010 - Glockenspiel.gig, 1
1, 11, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\011 - Music Box.gig, 1
1, 12, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\012 - Vibraphone.gig, 1
1, 13, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\013 - Marimba.gig, 1
1, 14, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\014 - Xylophone.gig, 1
1, 15, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\015 - Tubular Bells.gig, 1
1, 16, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\016 - Dulcimer.gig, 1
;
1, 17, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\017 - Drawbar Organ 1.gig, 1
1, 18, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\018 - Perc Organ 2.gig, 1
1, 19, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\019 - Rock Organ 3.gig, 1
1, 20, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\020 - Church Organ.gig, 1
1, 21, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\021 - Reed Organ.gig, 1
1, 22, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\022 - Accordion.gig, 1
1, 23, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\023 - Harmonica.gig, 1
1, 24, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\024 - Bandoneon.gig, 1
;
1, 25, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\025 - Acoustic Guitar - Nylon.gig, 1
1, 26, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\026 - Acoustic Guitar - Steel.gig, 1
1, 27, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\jAzZgUiTaR L-5.gig, 1
1, 28, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\028 - Electric Guitar - Clean.gig, 1
1, 29, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\029 - Muted Guitar.gig, 1
1, 30, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\030 - Overdriven Guitar.gig, 1
1, 31, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\031 - Distorted Guitar.gig, 1
1, 32, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\032 - Guitar Harmonics.gig, 1
;
1, 33, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\033 - Acoustic Bass.gig, 1
1, 34, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\034 - Electric Bass - Finger.gig, 1
1, 35, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\035 - Electric Bass - Pick.gig, 1
1, 36, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\036 - Fretless Bass.gig, 1
1, 37, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\037 - Slap Bass 1.gig, 1
1, 38, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\038 - Slap Bass 2.gig, 1
1, 39, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\039 - Synth Bass 1.gig, 1
1, 40, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\040 - Synth Bass 2.gig, 1
;
1, 41, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\041 - Violin.gig, 1
1, 42, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\042 - Viola.gig, 1
1, 43, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\043 - Cello.gig, 1
1, 44, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\044 - Contra Bass.gig, 1
1, 45, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\045 - Tremolo Strings.gig, 1
1, 46, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\046 - Pizzicato.gig, 1
1, 47, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\047 - Harp.gig, 1
1, 48, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\048 - Timpani.gig, 1
;
1, 49, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\049 - Strings.gig, 1
1, 50, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\050 - Slow Strings.gig, 1
1, 51, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\051 - Synth Strings 1.gig, 1
1, 52, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\052 - Synth Strings 2.gig, 1
1, 53, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\053 - Choir Aahs.gig, 1
1, 54, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\054 - Voice Oohs.gig, 1
1, 55, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\055 - Synth Vox.gig, 1
1, 56, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\056 - Orchestra Hit.gig, 1
;
1, 57, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\057 - Trumpet.gig, 1
1, 58, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\058 - Trombone.gig, 1
1, 59, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\059 - Tuba.gig, 1
1, 60, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\060 - Mute Trumpet.gig, 1
1, 61, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\061 - French Horns.gig, 1
1, 62, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\062 - Brass.gig, 1
1, 63, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\063 - Synth Brass 1.gig, 1
1, 64, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\064 - Synth Brass 2.gig, 1
;
1, 65, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\065 - Soprano Sax.gig, 1
1, 66, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\066 - Alto Sax.gig, 1
1, 67, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\067 - Tenor sax.gig, 1
1, 68, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\068 - Baritone Sax.gig, 1
1, 69, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\069 - Oboe.gig, 1
1, 70, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\070 - English Horn.gig, 1
1, 71, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\071 - Bassoon.gig, 1
1, 72, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\072 - Clarinet.gig, 1
;
1, 73, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\073 - Piccolo.gig, 1
1, 74, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\074 - FluteM.gig, 1
1, 75, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\075 - Recorder.gig, 1
1, 76, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\076 - Pan Flute.gig, 1
1, 77, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\077 - Bottle Chiff.gig, 1
1, 78, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\078 - Shakuhachi.gig, 1
1, 79, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\079 - Whistle.gig, 1
1, 80, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\080 - Ocarina.gig, 1
;
1, 81, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\081 - Square Wave.gig, 1
1, 82, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\082 - Saw Wave.gig, 1
1, 83, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\083 - Synth Calliope.gig, 1
1, 84, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\084 - Chiffer Lead.gig, 1
1, 85, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\085 - Charang.gig, 1
1, 86, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\086 - Solo Vox.gig, 1
1, 87, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\087 - 5th Saw Wave.gig, 1
1, 88, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\088 - Bass & Lead.gig, 1
;
1, 89, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\089 - Fantasia.gig, 1
1, 90, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\090 - Warm Pad.gig, 1
1, 91, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\091 - Poly Synth.gig, 1
1, 92, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\092 - Space Voice.gig, 1
1, 93, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\093 - Bowed Glass.gig, 1
1, 94, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\094 - Metal Pad.gig, 1
1, 95, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\095 - Halo Pad.gig, 1
1, 96, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\096 - Sweep Pad.gig, 1
;
1, 97, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\097 - Ice Rain.gig, 1
1, 98, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\098 - Soundtrack.gig, 1
1, 99, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\099 - Crystal.gig, 1
1, 100, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\100 - Atmosphere.gig, 1
1, 101, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\101 - Brightness.gig, 1
1, 102, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\102 - Goblin.gig, 1
1, 103, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\103 - Echo Drops.gig, 1
1, 104, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\104 - Star Theme.gig, 1
;
1, 105, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\105 - Sitar.gig, 1
1, 106, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\106 - Banjo.gig, 1
1, 107, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\107 - Shamisen.gig, 1
1, 108, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\108 - Koto.gig, 1
1, 109, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\109 - Kalimba.gig, 1
1, 110, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\110 - Bagpipe.gig, 1
1, 111, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\111 - Fiddle.gig, 1
1, 112, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\112 - Shenai.gig, 1
;
1, 113, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\113 - Tinker Bell.gig, 1
1, 114, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\114 - Agogo.gig, 1
1, 115, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\115 - Steel Drum.gig, 1
1, 116, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\116 - Wood Block.gig, 1
1, 117, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\117 - Taiko Drum.gig, 1
1, 118, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\118 - Melodic Tom.gig, 1
1, 119, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\119 - Synth Drum.gig, 1
1, 120, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\120 - Reverse Cymbal.gig, 1
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1, 121, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\121 - Fret Noise.gig, 1
1, 122, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\122 - Breath Noise.gig, 1
1, 123, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\123 - Seashore.gig, 1
1, 124, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\124 - Bird.gig, 1
1, 125, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\125 - Telephone.gig, 1
1, 126, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\126 - Helicopter.gig, 1
1, 127, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\127 - Applause.gig, 1
1, 128, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\128 - Gun Shot.gig, 1
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1, -1, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\Standard Kit.gig, 1
1, -41, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\Standard Kit.gig, 2
1, -49, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\Standard Kit.gig, 3
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2, 1, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\Steinway model C_r1.gig, 1
3, 1, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\Steinway model C_r1.gig, 1
2, 2, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\Steinway model C_r1.gig, 1
2, 3, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\003 - Electric Piano.gig, 1
2, 4, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\004 - Honky-Tonk.gig, 2
2, 5, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\005 - Rhodes.gig, 2
3, 5, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\005 - Rhodes.gig, 3
4, 5, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\005 - Rhodes.gig, 1
2, 6, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\006 - Electric Piano 2.gig, 2
3, 6, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\006 - Electric Piano 2.gig, 3
4, 6, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\006 - Electric Piano 2.gig, 4
5, 6, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\006 - Electric Piano 2.gig, 1
2, 7, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\007 - Harpsichord.gig, 1
3, 7, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\007 - Harpsichord.gig, 1
4, 7, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\007 - Harpsichord.gig, 1
2, 8, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\008 - Clavinet.gig, 2
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2, 12, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\012 - Vibraphone.gig, 1
2, 13, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\013 - Marimba.gig, 1
2, 15, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\015 - Tubular Bells.gig, 2
3, 15, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\015 - Tubular Bells.gig, 1
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2, 17, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\017 - Drawbar Organ 1.gig, 2
3, 17, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\017 - 60s Organ.gig, 1
4, 17, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\017 - Drawbar Organ 1.gig, 1
2, 18, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\018 - Perc Organ 2.gig, 1
3, 18, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\018 - Perc Organ 2.gig, 1
2, 20, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\020 - Church Organ.gig, 1
3, 20, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\020 - Church Organ.gig, 1
2, 21, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\021 - Reed Organ.gig, 1
3, 21, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\021 - Reed Organ.gig, 1
2, 22, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\022 - Accordion.gig, 1
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2, 25, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\025 - Acoustic Guitar - Nylon.gig, 1
3, 25, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\025 - Acoustic Guitar - Nylon.gig, 1
4, 25, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\025 - Acoustic Guitar - Nylon.gig, 1
2, 26, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\026 - Acoustic Guitar - Steel.gig, 1
3, 26, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\026 - Acoustic Guitar - Steel.gig, 1
4, 26, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\026 - Acoustic Guitar - Steel.gig, 1
2, 27, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\jAzZgUiTaR L-5.gig, 1
1, 28, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\028 - Electric Guitar - Clean.gig, 1
2, 29, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\029 - Muted Guitar.gig, 1
3, 29, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\029 - Muted Guitar.gig, 1
1, 30, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\030 - Overdriven Guitar.gig, 1
2, 31, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\031 - Distorted Guitar.gig, 1
3, 31, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\031 - Distorted Guitar.gig, 1
2, 32, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\032 - Guitar Harmonics.gig, 1
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2, 34, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\034 - Electric Bass - Finger.gig, 1
2, 39, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\039 - Synth Bass 1.gig, 1
3, 39, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\039 - Synth Bass 1.gig, 1
4, 39, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\039 - Synth Bass 1.gig, 1
2, 40, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\040 - Synth Bass 2.gig, 1
3, 40, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\040 - Synth Bass 2.gig, 1
4, 40, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\040 - Synth Bass 2.gig, 1
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2, 41, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\041 - Violin.gig, 1
2, 47, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\047 - Harp.gig, 1
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2, 49, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\049 - Strings.gig, 1
3, 49, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\049 - Strings.gig, 1
2, 51, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\051 - Synth Strings 1.gig, 1
2, 53, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\053 - Choir Aahs.gig, 1
2, 54, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\054 - Voice Oohs.gig, 1
2, 55, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\055 - Synth Vox.gig, 1
2, 56, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\056 - Orchestra Hit.gig, 1
3, 56, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\056 - Orchestra Hit.gig, 1
4, 56, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\056 - Orchestra Hit.gig, 1
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2, 81, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\081 - Square Wave.gig, 1
3, 81, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\081 - Square Wave.gig, 1
2, 82, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\082 - Saw Wave.gig, 1
3, 82, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\082 - Saw Wave.gig, 1
4, 82, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\082 - Saw Wave.gig, 1
2, 85, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\085 - Charang.gig, 1
2, 88, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\088 - Bass & Lead.gig, 1
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2, 90, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\090 - Warm Pad.gig, 1
2, 92, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\092 - Space Voice.gig, 1
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2, 99, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\099 - Crystal.gig, 1
2, 103, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\103 - Echo Drops.gig, 1
3, 103, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\103 - Echo Drops.gig, 1
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2, 105, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\105 - Sitar.gig, 1
2, 108, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\108 - Koto.gig, 1
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2, 116, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\116 - Wood Block.gig, 1
2, 117, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\117 - Taiko Drum.gig, 1
2, 118, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\118 - Melodic Tom.gig, 1
2, 119, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\119 - Synth Drum.gig, 1
3, 119, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\119 - Synth Drum.gig, 1
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2, 121, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\121 - Fret Noise.gig, 1
3, 121, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\121 - Fret Noise.gig, 1
2, 122, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\122 - Breath Noise.gig, 1
2, 123, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\123 - Seashore.gig, 1
3, 123, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\123 - Seashore.gig, 1
4, 123, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\123 - Seashore.gig, 1
5, 123, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\123 - Seashore.gig, 1
6, 123, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\123 - Seashore.gig, 1
2, 124, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\124 - Bird.gig, 1
3, 124, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\124 - Bird.gig, 1
4, 124, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\124 - Bird.gig, 1
2, 125, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\125 - Telephone.gig, 1
3, 125, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\125 - Telephone.gig, 1
4, 125, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\125 - Telephone.gig, 1
5, 125, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\125 - Telephone.gig, 1
6, 125, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\125 - Telephone.gig, 1
2, 126, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\126 - Helicopter.gig, 1
3, 126, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\126 - Helicopter.gig, 1
4, 126, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\126 - Helicopter.gig, 1
5, 126, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\126 - Helicopter.gig, 1
6, 126, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\126 - Helicopter.gig, 1
7, 126, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\126 - Helicopter.gig, 1
8, 126, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\126 - Helicopter.gig, 1
9, 126, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\126 - Helicopter.gig, 1
10, 126, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\126 - Helicopter.gig, 1
2, 127, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\127 - Applause.gig, 1
3, 127, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\127 - Applause.gig, 1
4, 127, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\127 - Applause.gig, 1
5, 127, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\127 - Applause.gig, 1
6, 127, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\127 - Applause.gig, 1
2, 128, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\128 - Machine Gun.gig, 1
3, 128, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\128 - Lasergun.gig, 1
4, 128, C:\Program Files (x86)\Coyote\ForteDXi\SoundBanks\128 - Explosion.gig, 1

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Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows Special Offers End Tomorrow (January 15th, 2026) at 11:59 PM PST!

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Version 2026 introduces a modernized GUI redesign across the program, with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, and a new Dark Mode option. There’s also a new side toolbar for quicker access to commonly used windows, and the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, making it easier to customize your workspace.

Another exciting new addition is the new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. You can view the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to process an entire track or focus on specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.

There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!

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January 01, 2026

Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® Special Offers Extended Until January 15, 2026!

Good news! You still have time to upgrade to the latest version of Band-in-a-Box® for Windows® and save. Our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® special now runs through January 15, 2025!

We've packed Band-in-a-Box® 2026 with major new features, enhancements, and an incredible lineup of new content! The program now sports a sleek, modern GUI redesign across the entire interface, including updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, a new dark mode option, and more. The brand-new side toolbar provides quicker access to key windows, while the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, creating a flexible, clutter-free workspace. We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio into MIDI so you can view it in notation or play it back as MIDI. You can process an entire track (all pitched instruments and drums) or focus on individual parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!

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December 21, 2025

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.

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December 16, 2025

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.

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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
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Artist Performance Set 20: Songs with Vocals 10
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