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Band-in-a-Box User Video Tutorials! by Callie - PG Music 06/05/24 11:20 AM Callie - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 1,594	0	1,594	06/05/24 11:20 AM by Callie - PG Music
Convenient Ways to Listen to Band-in-a-Box® Songs Created by Program Users by Callie - PG Music 03/15/24 09:14 AM Callie - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 1,651	0	1,651	03/15/24 09:14 AM by Callie - PG Music
What Is Sound? 21 Audio Terms Defined (Video Link) by Jim Fogle 01/23/24 05:32 PM Mike Halloran Replies: 4 Views: 2,333	4	2,333	01/23/24 05:32 PM by Mike Halloran
Introducing... ChatPG! by Callie - PG Music 08/30/23 09:53 AM Callie - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 2,928	0	2,928	08/30/23 09:53 AM by Callie - PG Music
How To Print Your Band-in-a-Box® Program Manual by Callie - PG Music 02/02/22 11:43 AM Callie - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 2,160	0	2,160	02/02/22 11:43 AM by Callie - PG Music
BB 2010-5 by HendryC2025 06/08/25 03:18 PM Mike Halloran Replies: 5 Views: 542	5	542	06/08/25 03:18 PM by Mike Halloran
Any reason to keep installation files for BB 2025 Ultrapak - 167GB [Resolved] by Moonbeam9067 06/08/25 07:13 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 7 Views: 465	7	465	06/08/25 07:13 AM by Guitarhacker
2nd pass through song ? [Resolved] 1 2 all by Danna 06/08/25 06:57 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 26 Views: 1,580	26	1,580	06/08/25 06:57 AM by Guitarhacker
Lots of ST2 file erors [Resolved] by Danna 05/26/25 05:51 PM Simon - PG Music Replies: 4 Views: 278	4	278	05/26/25 05:51 PM by Simon - PG Music
How do I set a real track as a favorite by BeatsAndGuitars 05/26/25 05:29 PM Simon - PG Music Replies: 3 Views: 268	3	268	05/26/25 05:29 PM by Simon - PG Music
Help with Into by wish 05/24/25 07:32 PM wish Replies: 0 Views: 124	0	124	05/24/25 07:32 PM by wish
Scenes ? [Resolved] by Stan_fr 05/22/25 10:07 AM Matt Finley Replies: 7 Views: 457	7	457	05/22/25 10:07 AM by Matt Finley
Change key to one track [Resolved] by Danna 05/20/25 11:44 AM Simon - PG Music Replies: 7 Views: 378	7	378	05/20/25 11:44 AM by Simon - PG Music
Delete Gray Bars [Resolved] by spiro13 05/18/25 07:56 AM AudioTrack Replies: 10 Views: 852	10	852	05/18/25 07:56 AM by AudioTrack
Editing the MIDI file generated by BiaB in the soloist track [Resolved] by MartinLepage69 05/14/25 12:47 PM Simon - PG Music Replies: 10 Views: 560	10	560	05/14/25 12:47 PM by Simon - PG Music
Stem Splitter "Preserve wav files" option question by Moonbeam9067 04/29/25 11:31 AM Simon - PG Music Replies: 3 Views: 339	3	339	04/29/25 11:31 AM by Simon - PG Music
Stem Splitter Step that aligns the track and the count in? by Moonbeam9067 04/28/25 03:02 PM Simon - PG Music Replies: 1 Views: 236	1	236	04/28/25 03:02 PM by Simon - PG Music
No simple switch/button to turn on/off metronome during playback? by Moonbeam9067 04/25/25 07:31 AM AudioTrack Replies: 8 Views: 743	8	743	04/25/25 07:31 AM by AudioTrack
Are there no tool tips? by Moonbeam9067 04/24/25 01:37 PM Moonbeam9067 Replies: 5 Views: 415	5	415	04/24/25 01:37 PM by Moonbeam9067
Looking for a very simple style of an arpeggiated chord (and how to find that) by Moonbeam9067 04/21/25 04:37 PM MarioD Replies: 5 Views: 416	5	416	04/21/25 04:37 PM by MarioD
Biab or RealBand? [Resolved] by Lalalalera 04/18/25 10:16 AM justanoldmuso Replies: 6 Views: 451	6	451	04/18/25 10:16 AM by justanoldmuso
Question enregistrement pour un nul ... by Fafa50 04/03/25 11:58 PM Fafa50 Replies: 7 Views: 534	7	534	04/03/25 11:58 PM by Fafa50
Where can I get MGU files by Ukki 04/02/25 05:27 AM Notes Norton Replies: 2 Views: 323	2	323	04/02/25 05:27 AM by Notes Norton
Sort is disabled - press Action to enable [Resolved] by SamDann 03/31/25 01:27 PM Simon - PG Music Replies: 7 Views: 435	7	435	03/31/25 01:27 PM by Simon - PG Music
How to import separate MIDI tracks in a song? 1 2 all by jcgato98 03/28/25 06:19 PM Charlie Fogle Replies: 27 Views: 1,928	27	1,928	03/28/25 06:19 PM by Charlie Fogle
Help with Backing Tracks by GreenMachine 03/25/25 11:53 AM AudioTrack Replies: 1 Views: 313	1	313	03/25/25 11:53 AM by AudioTrack
Meaning of "programming a line as a melody" in BIAB by Moonbeam9067 03/19/25 12:22 PM Jim Fogle Replies: 12 Views: 1,919	12	1,919	03/19/25 12:22 PM by Jim Fogle
Problem with Stem Splitter and "count-in" setting by Moonbeam9067 03/18/25 03:40 AM Charlie Fogle Replies: 7 Views: 598	7	598	03/18/25 03:40 AM by Charlie Fogle
MIDI not RealTracks? by YinzerSongwriter 03/15/25 11:00 PM AudioTrack Replies: 1 Views: 283	1	283	03/15/25 11:00 PM by AudioTrack
Help with basic song file management by SamDann 03/09/25 02:35 PM SamDann Replies: 2 Views: 364	2	364	03/09/25 02:35 PM by SamDann
Can I record a bass guitar track into an already made BB song in BB itself? by Moonbeam9067 03/08/25 10:40 AM Jim Fogle Replies: 5 Views: 617	5	617	03/08/25 10:40 AM by Jim Fogle
Files not shown in Band in a Box for Android by BNbB 03/06/25 08:01 AM BNbB Replies: 0 Views: 198	0	198	03/06/25 08:01 AM by BNbB
BB2025 issues with noise and count-in sound 1 2 3 4 5 6 all by jazzutako 03/04/25 06:29 PM Simon - PG Music Replies: 106 Views: 9,824	106	9,824	03/04/25 06:29 PM by Simon - PG Music
selection synchro between chord sheet window on moveable audio edit windows by Riccoboni 03/03/25 08:19 PM AudioTrack Replies: 2 Views: 337	2	337	03/03/25 08:19 PM by AudioTrack
Adding drums to Jazz Waltz Set 28 1 2 all by FoxTerrier 02/27/25 05:01 PM Simon - PG Music Replies: 29 Views: 3,114	29	3,114	02/27/25 05:01 PM by Simon - PG Music
Copy bars in a audio track by Riccoboni 02/21/25 04:12 PM Noel96 Replies: 1 Views: 356	1	356	02/21/25 04:12 PM by Noel96
Add Chords as text or markers when saving special to midi file by Tonya 02/18/25 12:24 AM AudioTrack Replies: 3 Views: 569	3	569	02/18/25 12:24 AM by AudioTrack
BIAB Plugin questions by philkaye 02/17/25 04:27 PM DrDan Replies: 2 Views: 486	2	486	02/17/25 04:27 PM by DrDan
Repeating a melody by Tonya 02/16/25 10:46 PM Noel96 Replies: 2 Views: 580	2	580	02/16/25 10:46 PM by Noel96
Default key unwanted changes by FoxTerrier 02/13/25 08:55 PM Mike Halloran Replies: 4 Views: 721	4	721	02/13/25 08:55 PM by Mike Halloran
AutoSave directory by Riccoboni 02/13/25 08:24 AM Riccoboni Replies: 0 Views: 211	0	211	02/13/25 08:24 AM by Riccoboni
How do I clear and start over on my song by camper 02/12/25 07:33 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 3 Views: 496	3	496	02/12/25 07:33 AM by Guitarhacker
Can a MIDI drum track be imported into BIAB and then changed to RealDrum sounds? [Resolved] by Moonbeam9067 02/09/25 04:20 AM Charlie Fogle Replies: 12 Views: 1,320	12	1,320	02/09/25 04:20 AM by Charlie Fogle
Is this error correct: you do not have the RealTracks that is required for this style or solo 1 2 all by GarryH 02/07/25 04:01 PM rharv Replies: 24 Views: 8,492	24	8,492	02/07/25 04:01 PM by rharv
The actual recording of RD performances - Click track? Quantized? by Moonbeam9067 02/05/25 08:42 PM Moonbeam9067 Replies: 4 Views: 477	4	477	02/05/25 08:42 PM by Moonbeam9067
How to disable style picker Band In A Box 2025 by SympolRob 02/04/25 10:52 AM DrDan Replies: 1 Views: 390	1	390	02/04/25 10:52 AM by DrDan
How to remove the "end" bar of a song in BB? [Resolved] by Moonbeam9067 02/04/25 03:49 AM Gordon Scott Replies: 4 Views: 551	4	551	02/04/25 03:49 AM by Gordon Scott
Naive question about making a practice drum track [Resolved] by Moonbeam9067 02/03/25 08:00 PM Moonbeam9067 Replies: 7 Views: 710	7	710	02/03/25 08:00 PM by Moonbeam9067
Songwriting/Composing in BIAB With MIDI by Graymalkin 02/02/25 08:50 PM Mike Halloran Replies: 6 Views: 758	6	758	02/02/25 08:50 PM by Mike Halloran
How do I simplify a piano part? by BeatsAndGuitars 02/01/25 07:41 PM BeatsAndGuitars Replies: 6 Views: 744	6	744	02/01/25 07:41 PM by BeatsAndGuitars
6/8 time 1 2 all by Bob Bethune 01/29/25 01:31 PM Mike Halloran Replies: 35 Views: 3,101	35	3,101	01/29/25 01:31 PM by Mike Halloran
How can I alter RealTracks notes in the piano roll using BIAB 2025? [Resolved] by Jackdogdude 01/28/25 05:46 AM Jackdogdude Replies: 13 Views: 1,074	13	1,074	01/28/25 05:46 AM by Jackdogdude
Stem Splitter Measure Marker Problem by Moonbeam9067 01/25/25 05:49 PM Moonbeam9067 Replies: 3 Views: 483	3	483	01/25/25 05:49 PM by Moonbeam9067
Using the Stem Splitter [Resolved] by Moonbeam9067 01/25/25 12:51 PM Moonbeam9067 Replies: 2 Views: 437	2	437	01/25/25 12:51 PM by Moonbeam9067
How to remove BIAB from Windows C:Drive by spiro13 01/21/25 01:06 PM Matt Finley Replies: 3 Views: 629	3	629	01/21/25 01:06 PM by Matt Finley
What is the best method to create a cover song from existing sheet music? 1 2 all by jcgato98 01/17/25 07:02 AM Notes Norton Replies: 21 Views: 2,587	21	2,587	01/17/25 07:02 AM by Notes Norton
Using onbe of my VST keyboard plugins instead of GM2 piano for my MIDI keyboard by conticreative 01/13/25 07:39 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 2 Views: 468	2	468	01/13/25 07:39 AM by Guitarhacker
Maximize your workflow by customizing your screen space. by Jackdogdude 01/13/25 03:29 AM AudioTrack Replies: 4 Views: 541	4	541	01/13/25 03:29 AM by AudioTrack
How to search for styles? And/or looking for a specific style I had before [Resolved] by Jay Zehr 01/11/25 09:00 PM AudioTrack Replies: 7 Views: 736	7	736	01/11/25 09:00 PM by AudioTrack
Can't enter a certain chord by Moonbeam9067 01/07/25 10:14 AM Simon - PG Music Replies: 8 Views: 1,074	8	1,074	01/07/25 10:14 AM by Simon - PG Music
How to mark a style as a "favorite" by Moonbeam9067 01/05/25 01:06 PM Moonbeam9067 Replies: 7 Views: 734	7	734	01/05/25 01:06 PM by Moonbeam9067
Will this be able to teach us the BIAB software? by Moonbeam9067 01/02/25 05:24 PM dcuny Replies: 1 Views: 1,218	1	1,218	01/02/25 05:24 PM by dcuny
Import Audio in 3/4 without tempo change by B.D.Thomas 01/01/25 07:39 PM AudioTrack Replies: 8 Views: 1,504	8	1,504	01/01/25 07:39 PM by AudioTrack
What is the least difficult way to learn to play an Instrument? 1 2 all by Planobilly 01/01/25 07:03 AM trapper456 Replies: 39 Views: 5,922	39	5,922	01/01/25 07:03 AM by trapper456
recording my guitar 1 2 all by Liamster 01/01/25 06:08 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 27 Views: 2,967	27	2,967	01/01/25 06:08 AM by Guitarhacker

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May 21, 2025

Band-in-a-Box 2025 Italian Version is Here!

Cari amici
È stata aggerate la versione in Italiano del programma più amato dagli appassionati di musica, il nostro Band-in-a-Box.
Questo è il link alla nuova versione 2025.

Di seguito i link per scaricare il pacchetti di lingua italiana aggiornati per Band-in-a-Box e RealBand, anche per chi avesse già comprato la nuova versione in inglese.

Band-in-a-Box 2025 - Italiano
RealBand 2025 - Italiano

April 15, 2025

Band-in-a-Box 2025 French Version is Here!

Bonjour à tous,

Band-in-a-Box^® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
Le téléchargement se fait à partir du site PG Music

Pour ceux qui auraient déjà acheté la version 2025 de Band-in-a-Box (et qui donc ont une version anglaise), il est possible de "franciser" cette version avec les patchs suivants:

BIAB 2025 - francisation
RealBand 2025 - francisation

Voilà, enjoy!

April 14, 2025

Band-in-a-Box 2025 German Version is Here!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Die deutsche Version Band-in-a-Box^® 2025 für Windows ist ab sofort verfügbar!

Alle die bereits die englische Version von Band-in-a-Box und RealBand 2024 installiert haben, finden hier die Installationsdateien für das Sprachenupdate:

https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025.exe
https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025RB.exe

March 19, 2025

Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!

Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.

Stay up to date—get the latest update now!

March 14, 2025

Update to RealBand® 2025 Build 5 Windows Today!

Already using RealBand® 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 5 now from our Support Page to ensure you have the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.

Get the latest update today!

March 12, 2025

PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 for Windows is Here!

PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 is here! This new version introduces many features, including VST3 support, the ability to load or import a .FLAC file, a reset option for track height in the Tracks window, a taller Timeline on the Notation window toolbar, new freeze buttons in the Tracks window, three toolbar modes (two rows, single row, and none), the improved Select Patch dialog with text-based search and numeric patch display, a new button in the DirectX/VST window to copy an effects group, and more!

First-time packages start at only $49. Already a PowerTracks Pro Audio user? Upgrade for as little as $29!

www.pgmusic.com/powertracks.htm

March 11, 2025

Video: Summary of the New Band-in-a-Box® App for iOS®

Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new Band-in-a-Box® app for iOS®! Designed for musicians, singer-songwriters, and educators, this powerful tool lets you create, play, and transfer songs effortlessly on your iPhone® or iPad®—anytime, anywhere.

Band-in-a-Box® for iOS® :Summary video.

Check out the forum post for more information.

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