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Band-in-a-Box® 2017 for Windows was released on December 1st, and we've already received some great feedback! Here's what users are saying... " Coolest program around! In my opinion, the sound of the music is much improved with the 2017 upgrade!" "Every one of the new RealTracks sounds fantastic. It is amazing 'the heights' to where PG Music has taken BIAB." "Natural Arrangements Feature: Whatever magic this does, I'm hearing better voice leading in the guitar and piano on my Bossa Nova song with advanced extensions. I'm really liking this!" "What a sensational spread. Most impressive. Thank you!" " Love the dual layer chord view! How great is that. I like being able to see two alternative notations together (especially Nashville and standard notations)!" "These RealTracks are an incredible achievement. Like the others above me, 'Wow' was the first thing that sprang to mind!" "Receiving my installation on a flash drive is perfect!" "I am impressed with the new RealTracks, to say the least!!! Can't wait to get creative with this excellence!!!!" " I like what I am hearing!!! Awesome stuff, PG Music!" " The new RealTracks are stupendous!" "I just installed 2017 for Windows and and while it took a few minutes to become familiar with it. The end result is a MUCH more usable application UI. It looks like someone spent some serious time re-thinking how a UI should operate for BiaB and did an awesome job on the re-design." "The first few demo's I played with only 2017 RealTracks... WOW, Felt almost like being 12 again. Absolutely incredible marriages and sounds to hear." What's your favorite new feature?
Callie
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PG Music Inc.
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But no new RealDrums... Very disappointing, the drums are the primary reason I use BiaB. I can play my own bass, guitar and string parts - but drums, not so much. Hoe you get some new grooves soon.
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)) no new RealDrums Lots of new RealDrums with 2017, included in the list 202 new RealTracks http://www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.202newrealtracks.htmRealTracks Set 262: Great Country Drums with Shannon Forrest RealTracks Set 275: Retro 60s Drums RealTracks Set 276: Pop Percussion RealTracks Set 277: Pop and Rock Drums with Shannon Forrest Including new country and pop drums with Shannon Forrest http://www.pgmusic.com/realtracks.artists.php?a=145&os=win&sortby=name"He has played on more Top 10 hits than any drummer in Nashville for seven years running, earning a reputation as "the hit-maker." His industry peers in the Academy of Country Music recently voted him the Top Percussionist/Drummer of the year."
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Peter Gannon
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Not only are there new RealDrums, but now in BIAB 2017 you can select half-time, double-time or even triple-time. This is a terrific new capability that works on all RealDrums, not just the new ones. And it's another example of a Wishlist request (mine, for this one) fulfilled by PG Music.
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I think the confusion is that even though they are handled separately (RealTracks and RealDrums), the new RealDrums (and this isn't the first time it's been done) have been included as part of the RealTracks packages, versus separated out as RealTracks and RealDrums (as was originally done).
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I think the confusion is that even though they are handled separately (RealTracks and RealDrums), the new RealDrums (and this isn't the first time it's been done) have been included as part of the RealTracks packages, versus separated out as RealTracks and RealDrums (as was originally done). Exactly. Ya, Why is that? Inquiring minds want to know. 
Dan, BIAB2024, SoundCloud Win11, i7(12thGen), 32GB, 1TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD), 2TB Libraries, 1 TB(WD-Black), 2TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD)Data, Motu Audio Express, Keystation 61, SL88 Studio, Reaper
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>>> Exactly. Ya, Why is that? Inquiring minds want to know.
We stopped making separate RealDrums sets a few years back, since they belong with the RealTracks sets, since they are often band specific.
For example, they might be like
RealTracks Set 257: A Taste of Peru
It has a number of instruments (guitars, bass, and percussion (drums))
and includes these RealDrums : PercFestejoPeru^ or PercValsCriollo^
It makes more sense to include the drums as any other instrument, rather than make different sets. Otherwise, you'd need to buy the RealTracks set and also the RealDrums set to get the whole band.
btw, the percussionist on this set is Alex Acuna (Weather Report, Herbie Hancock etc.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Acu%C3%B1a
RealTracks in this Set:
[17] Bass, Electric, PeruFestejo68 Sw 120 Solo demo | Band demo [ Artist: Oscar Stagnaro ]
[18] Guitar, Nylon, Rhythm PeruFestejo68 Sw 120 Solo demo | Band demo [ Artist: Ramon Stagnaro ]
[19] Guitar, Nylon, Fingerpicking PeruFestejo68Melodic Sw 120 Solo demo | Band demo [ Artist: Ramon Stagnaro ]
[20] Bass, Electric, PeruValsCriollo Ev 140 Solo demo | Band demo [ Artist: Oscar Stagnaro ]
[21] Guitar, Nylon, Rhythm PeruValsCriollo Ev 140 Solo demo | Band demo [ Artist: Ramon Stagnaro ]
[22] PercFestejoPeru^ Band demo [ Artist: Alex Acuna ]
[23] PercValsCriollo^ Band demo [ Artist: Alex Acuna ]
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
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Good to know indeed, thanks.
Dan, BIAB2024, SoundCloud Win11, i7(12thGen), 32GB, 1TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD), 2TB Libraries, 1 TB(WD-Black), 2TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD)Data, Motu Audio Express, Keystation 61, SL88 Studio, Reaper
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"I think the confusion is that even though they are handled separately (RealTracks and RealDrums), the new RealDrums (and this isn't the first time it's been done) have been included as part of the RealTracks packages, versus separated out as RealTracks and RealDrums (as was originally done)." Yup. I am very pleased that I was incorrect... I had not received the hard disk yet, but the Real Drum sets stop at 29, and I already had those in 2016. Now that it's here - the new stuff sounds gr-r-r-EAT! 
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Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!
The Newest RealBand 2024 Update is Here!
The newest RealBand 2024 Build 5 update is now available!
Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.
This free update is available to all RealBand 2024 users. To learn more about this update and download it, head to www.pgmusic.com/support.realband.htm#20245
The Band-in-a-Box® Flash Drive Backup Option
Today (April 5) is National Flash Drive Day!
Did you know... not only can you download your Band-in-a-Box® Pro, MegaPAK, or PlusPAK purchase - you can also choose to add a flash drive backup copy with the installation files for only $15? It even comes with a Band-in-a-Box® keychain!
For the larger Band-in-a-Box® packages (UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition), the hard drive backup copy is available for only $25. This will include a preinstalled and ready to use program, along with your installation files.
Backup copies are offered during the checkout process on our website.
Already purchased your e-delivery version, and now you wish you had a backup copy? It's not too late! If your purchase was for the current version of Band-in-a-Box®, you can still reach out to our team directly to place your backup copy order!
Note: the Band-in-a-Box® keychain is only included with flash drive backup copies, and cannot be purchased separately.
Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows for free with build 1111!
With this update, there's more control when saving images from the Print Preview window, we've added defaults to the MultiPicker for sorting and font size, updated printing options, updated RealTracks and other content, and addressed user-reported issues with the StylePicker, MIDI Soloists, key signature changes, and more!
Learn more about this free update for Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1111
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Review: 4.75 out of 5 Stars!
If you're looking for a in-depth review of the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows version, you'll definitely find it with Sound-Guy's latest review, Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Review: Incredible new capabilities to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs.
A few excerpts:
"The Tracks view is possibly the single most powerful addition in 2024 and opens up a new way to edit and generate accompaniments. Combined with the new MultiPicker Library Window, it makes BIAB nearly perfect as an 'intelligent' composer/arranger program."
"MIDI SuperTracks partial generation showing six variations – each time the section is generated it can be instantly auditioned, re-generated or backed out to a previous generation – and you can do this with any track type. This is MAJOR! This takes musical experimentation and honing an arrangement to a new level, and faster than ever."
"Band in a Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is huge, with hundreds of functions, more than any one person is likely to ever use. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. BIAB can do some things that no DAW does, and this year BIAB has more DAW-like functions than ever."
Convenient Ways to Listen to Band-in-a-Box® Songs Created by Program Users!
The User Showcase Forum is an excellent place to share your Band-in-a-Box® songs and listen to songs other program users are creating!
There are other places you can listen to these songs too! Visit our User Showcase page to sort by genre, artist (forum name), song title, and date - each listing will direct you to the forum post for that song.
If you'd rather listen to these songs in one place, head to our Band-in-a-Box® Radio, where you'll have the option to select the genre playlist for your listening pleasure. This page has SoundCloud built in, so it won't redirect you. We've also added the link to the Artists SoundCloud page here, and a link to their forum post.
We hope you find some inspiration from this amazing collection of User Showcase Songs!
Congratulations to the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!
We've just announced the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!
There are 45 winners, each receiving a Band-in-a-Box 2024 UltraPAK! Read the official announcement to see if you've won.
Our User Showcase Forum receives more than 50 posts per day, with people sharing their Band-in-a-Box songs and providing feedback for other songs posted.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed!
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