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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 PG Music Inc.
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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 digital audio workstation underscoring woodshed woodshedding soundtrack soundtrack creation realtrack realtracks resldrums chord substitution key transpose key transposition lead sheet fakesheet fakebook lyrics karaoke .kar 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.
Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up. Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.
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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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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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