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I probably just have way too much time on my hands at the moment, but has anyone else noticed that the RealTracks Acoustic Guitar fails to change chords sometimes when there are even just two chords in a 4/4 measure (like in measures 22 (E7 Amin) and measure 24 (Dm7 G7) in the demo BGPNKDEMO.mgu) where it just continues strumming the first chord? And also that it fails to recognize slash chords with different root notes, like in measures 9 & 11, when the C major chord walks down with lower roots on each beat of the measure? While this last adaption to playing fast changing chords is less distracting than the former, is there a way to at least identify these limitations and possibly others to users before discovering them in a clashing of chords and melody in a performance? Please, don't get the wrong idea here, though. I remain dazed and devoted to what BIAB is able to accomplish. It is an amazing product.
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Dr DuBose, The issues above are fixed in the 2008.5 upgrade. There is a free upgrade, and also an upgrade to the RealTracks set 1. Separately, there are 44 new RealTracks for Band-in-a-Box ================================================== If you have Band-in-a-Box 2008 for Windows already, you can either; 1. Get the free upgrade to 2008.5 from the support page http://www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#259This has the upgrade with 30 new features, but not the new RealTracks. - or - 2. "PLUS PAK with 2008->2008.5 upgrade and all 44 new RealTracks for $59" ....Get the upgrade and the 44 new Real Tracks Instruments (RealSets 2-9) for $59 here Go this page http://www.pgmusic.com/bandbox.htm and then click on the button called "$59 PLUS Pak" that is at the far right of the screen, middle way down the page. (Note: the PlusPak requires version 2008 or higher)
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
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Thank you very much! The updated acoustic strumming guitars and fingerpicking guitars are marvelous improvements, with greater sensitivity to chord changes, chord types, and rhythmic nuances (pushes). As you and co. continue to push the envelope, I wish you continued good fortune, and hope that musical fundamentals in new instruments stay safeguarded, like trying to manage volume levels to ensure decent ensemble mixes (the acoustic guitars sound recorded at lower volumes, and I have to boost them to hear them well, and fully appreciate them,), and intonation ( I hear an electric bass that's a bit sharp, I fear.), and maybe "coloration" or timbre (the metal guitar is a bit overprocessed to my Mesa Boogie tuned ears, though the label "wild" serves as fair warning). I'd love to see a sax at lower bpm, maybe 65 for ballad soloing, and am enjoying the new ones which are just hotter than ever, and all between 100 & 140 bpm. All in all, if I can manage my limited disk space (80 gig on my laptop performing platform) with all the updates I'll be more than happy. I'll be creative, and performing more, and giving more away performing for causes and concerns in fund raisers and celebrations. Thanks again to you and your very helpful staff for helping me turn a corner on all the new updates, including help from Nancy and Andrew.
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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!
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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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