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There is a Band-in-a-Box 2015 build 417 update available (April 21)Download the build 417 Update. (80 MB) This patch will update Band-in-a-Box 2015 to Build 417 from any previous 2015 build. Summary of Changes for Version 2015 Build 417, since the previous build 416- Added: Extra information written to audio files so that DAWS like SONAR, Presonus, Reaper etc. will read the tempo of the WAV file and stretch it if necessary. Note that "Include Acid info" must be selected in the Wave Render settings dialog (Press WAV button for this).
Summary of Changes for Version 2015 Build 416, since build 415- Fixed: Audio transpose was sometimes set to non zero value.
- Fixed: Program would sometimes hang on exit, if ASIO used and MSGSWavetable used.
- Fixed: notation highlight with color notes fixed.
- Fixed: notation with titlebar sizing issue.
- Added: debug crash report now created.
- Fixed: 'remember window size and position' not working.
- Fixed: double clicking on a song to load didn't work if load last song at bootup was true.
- Fixed: output chords now saved, with a warning if you have this set.
- Fixed: Individual track (either by drag-n-drop or when "One WAV file per Track" was enabled in Render dialog) were not acidized.
- Improved: Updates dialog makes reports in bb\Data folder showing which files need to be updated. Each report is the same name as the update patch installer with "_files_report.txt" appended.
- Fixed: Automatic updates could cause crash if server data was corrupt, missing, or there was no Internet connection.
- Fixed: Setting audio transpose amount (either by doing it manually in Song Settings dialog, or automatically when transposing the song) was being set when there were was no Audio track, or Artist Performance Tracks in the song. This could cause a transpose amount other than zero before an audio track was added.
- Fixed: Save As Video feature would not include tempo changes in audio if the song was MIDI only.
- Fixed: Save As Video feature would sometimes be out of sync if song had tempo changes.
- Improved: About dialog shows an improved list of contact information.
- Fixed: (for localized versions) the tilde ~ or ~~ characters (indicating tempo swapping) were missing from the RealTracks names in the Mixer.
- Fixed: (for localized versions) some dialogs were not wide enough to show all of the text in some languages.
- Fixed: (for localized versions) "Freeze/Simple" button was always displaying in English.
- Fixed: (for localized versions) Updates dialog would not detect the user's language setting (was detecting the operating system language instead).
- Fixed: Fold song dialog would sometimes show an "Incorrect entry" error message.
- Fixed: Some of the buttons in the Piano Roll window would disappear, and other screen artifacts would appear, when expanding the mixer (eg. Thru or Audio).
- Fixed: reading ACID loop files might not be read properly in rare cases (eg. 8bit WAV files).
- Fixed: a black box would appear over the "Auditioning File" dialog when auditioning MIDI files (and other audio formats).
- Fixed: Notation defaults button wasn't setting font sizes to default.
- Fixed: Artifact was remaining on notation and other windows sometimes after Ctrl-T full screen sizing.
- Fixed: Video window custom sizing wasn't letting certain numbers to be entered.
- Added: Program now notifies (Yellow FlashTip) on bootup if BBserver is running.
- Fixed: Pressing Options button from Leadsheet window was causing an exception sometimes.
- Fixed: Imported Acidized loops sometimes showing up with tempos like 89.999 instead of 90.
- Added: Some Hi-Q instruments that were not previously included, but called for by some MIDI SuperStyles.
- Improved: In the Hi-Q MIDI Synth Patch window you can now audition any HiQ patch.
- Fixed: M_POPFLT.STY was pointing to a misnamed HiQ instrument.
- Fixed: Instrumental studies Blues Rock Shuffle #1 had incorrect .sty assignment.
- Updated: Version of Band-in-a-Box Server is updated to version 2.0.1.5058.
- Fixed: Acidized rendered WAV files were set to the wrong key if the song key was minor or sharp.
- Fixed: When rendering a track or whole song using drag-n-drop, the file would not be acidized if a region was selected in the chordsheet.
- Fixed: Some of the buttons in the Piano Roll, Audio Edit, and Notation windows would disappear, and other screen artifacts would appear, when expanding the mixer (eg. Thru or Audio) or toggling fullscreen mode.
- Fixed: Access violation error message when sometimes opening the Lead Sheet window, if one of the custom track names was blank.
- Fixed: Choosing 'Silence' as a RealTrack would create a blank track label.
- Fixed: Access violation would occur when leaving the Notation Window Options dialog, if the dialog was opened from the Lead Sheet Options dialog.
- Fixed: Choosing a custom MIDI style would not show in the RealTracks Picker dialog.
- Fixed: Save to Video feature would give the message, "... pixels is an invalid Width..." when disabling "Custom dimensions".
- Fixed: (for localized versions) Flash message font size was too big in some languages.
- Fixed: (for localized versions) Style description on main screen would have garbled text in Japanese or Polish.
There is also RealTracks Patch available http://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=291536#Post291536
Last edited by Andrew - PG Music; 04/21/15 11:31 AM. Reason: small update in build 417. no longer beta
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Wow, y'all have been busy.
Thanks, Andrew. Looking forward to downloading and applying this patch this evening.
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Thanks, Andrew. I'm just getting it and the Realtracks patch now. These are very substantial updates.
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Thanks Andrew and the team.
Great to see a couple of items I had reported in the 'fixed list' too!
Trevor
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Excellent. Thanks so much, especially for the RT patch!
Best, Tom SmithWin10/64 • i7-8700K • 24 GB RAM BIAB 2024 • Reaper 7 • Izotope MPS AKG C1000S • IK iRig I/O Pro
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That's a lot of work, thanks! 
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Do appreciate all the work you folks do for us.
Thank you.
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This looks great, thank you.
One suggestion, since everyone will again see this when choosing a style: when you first choose a style after an upgrade, the program informs you the index needs to be rebuilt. That's fine, but then the program says "Not Responding" up at the top line for quite awhile (in my case, maybe a minute) even though it is in fact working. It would be a big help to see a progress bar so we don't think the program has frozen.
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Okay, a serious question: It seems as if the overall font size has changed. It's so small, I'm having trouble reading it. How do we change fonts that aren't the Chord Sheet or Notation fonts?
Best, Tom SmithWin10/64 • i7-8700K • 24 GB RAM BIAB 2024 • Reaper 7 • Izotope MPS AKG C1000S • IK iRig I/O Pro
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I didn't notice that; will check. Any specific example, Tom?
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Which font are you referring to Tom?
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The fonts on all the buttons -- like "Play", "Generate and Play", etc. They simply seem smaller to my eye. Not sure why. They also seem a bit smaller in many of the popup menus in the Prefs section, e.g., Reverb, Colors, etc.
I hope it's not just my eyesight going. But I have much the same problem with Kontakt, SampleTank, etc. -- just too dang small.
Best, Tom SmithWin10/64 • i7-8700K • 24 GB RAM BIAB 2024 • Reaper 7 • Izotope MPS AKG C1000S • IK iRig I/O Pro
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Tom,
Have you tried changing the resolution of your monitor? That can affect things like fonts on labels, buttons, etc. I have my resolution set to 1280 x 768 as it is comfortable for my eyes.
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Noel
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Haven't done a thing. I've had the res at 1920x1080 forever.
Best, Tom SmithWin10/64 • i7-8700K • 24 GB RAM BIAB 2024 • Reaper 7 • Izotope MPS AKG C1000S • IK iRig I/O Pro
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Thank you to everyone at PG Music that worked on the April, 2015 update projects! I appreciate the continuing work you do to improve Band-in-a-Box, RealBand and the product accessories.
Jim Fogle - 2024 BiaB (1111) RB (5) Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk by BandLab (CbB) - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home
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You're right, Jim, guys, bad form on my part not to thank PG and the team. Font issues (which may just be my eyes) aside, this is sounding better than ever, and is way stable. Peter, Andrew, everybody else, you rock. Thank you!
Best, Tom SmithWin10/64 • i7-8700K • 24 GB RAM BIAB 2024 • Reaper 7 • Izotope MPS AKG C1000S • IK iRig I/O Pro
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>> The fonts on all the buttons -- like "Play", "Generate and Play", etc. They simply seem smaller to my eye. Not sure why. They also seem a bit smaller in many of the popup menus in the Prefs section, e.g., Reverb, Colors, etc.
The buttons and the text on the buttons are actually graphics, so the graphics can't change in size, unless the resolution of the monitor is changed. ie) there isn't a font involved
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A-HAH! Did not know that. Thanks for the heads-up. Well, I need to get new glasses anyway.
Best, Tom SmithWin10/64 • i7-8700K • 24 GB RAM BIAB 2024 • Reaper 7 • Izotope MPS AKG C1000S • IK iRig I/O Pro
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I thank you folks for your hard work and great updates.
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Tom, don't know what size monitor you're using but I'm on a 55" big screen in my living room and a 32" in the bedroom with both set at 1280 X 768.
The resolution vs screen size issue is the reason I started using big HDTV's a couple of years ago. Absolutely no way could I use 1920.
Bob
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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!
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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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