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Band-in-a-Box 2022 Build 611 update is available (Feb 22)Band-in-a-Box 2022 Build 611 Update Patch Installer: https://dl11.pgmusic.com/support/mpatch/bb2022_mac_update_build611.pkg (100 MB) This includes Band-in-a-Box 2022 build 611 and DAW Plugin build 4.8.15. Summary of changes for build 611: (Feb 22) - Fixed: Some controls are cut off in various dialogs if using macOS Ventura.
- Fixed: Duplicate "Bass" label in RealTracks Picker should say "Drums".
- Fixed: Plugins on Bass and Piano tracks might be swapped when loading a song.
- Fixed: Exported MIDI does not play first click of the count-in because and all-notes-off controller present on the drums track.
- Fixed: Importing audio onto an empty track might cause song to generate unnecessarily.
- Fixed: Using command+mouse-wheel to resize the Mixer panel heights sometimes didn't work.
- Fixed: Notes might not be turned off after rendering.
- Fixed: RealTracks regenerate every time playback starts if an ST2 file is missing, or using a style like _STUNR3.STY.
- Fixed: Plugins will be removed during song generation if using a Custom MIDI style.
- Fixed: WMA loops in a song or style would not load if the M4A file was available.
- Fixed: Possible corrupt MIDI files if exporting song that contains section text events.
- Fixed: Import Audio File dialog only allowed selecting Utility tracks.
- Fixed: Possible issues with volume automation if starting playback at exact location of a node.
- Fixed: MIDI File Options: "Write section text as text events" check box was not working properly.
- Fixed: Possible crash if opening the Audio Edit window immediately after song generation starts.
- Fixed: Possible click sound when stopping playback.
- Fixed: Right-clicking on volume automation should select it prior to showing the context menu.
- Fixed: Choosing a single stem, other than the "mix", causes the mix to be generated on that track.
- Fixed: Piano Roll: first noted created gets deleted when moved.
- Fixed: It was not possible to choose a custom drag drop folder.
- Fixed: It was not possible to drag notes to tick 0 if using snap.
- Fixed: Individual drum stems were being generated as stereo instead of mono.
- Fixed: The download button in the Hi-Q demo player might not work.
- Fixed: Warning message should show if Video RealTracks are not installed when choosing "Render Videos..."
- Fixed: "Save track as AIFF file" might render the wrong track.
- Fixed: Track menu "Choose No RealDrums for this track" does not cause Mixer to redraw.
- Fixed: Typing 'SS5' into the chord sheet did not enter the SongPicker.
- Added: "Delete decompressed WAV files when loading songs" setting added to Audio Edit settings dialog.
- Fixed [DAW Plugin]: Utility tracks missing when loading SGU file.
- Fixed [DAW Plugin]: Audio tracks are not rendered when generating a SGU file.
- Updated: PDF manual
Summary of changes for DAW Plugin 4.8.15: (Feb 22) - Fixed: Did not work on Mac OS Ventura.
- Fixed: MIDI playback through synth does not reset position when changed
- Fixed: Changing 2 bar lead-in after generating and then starting playback will result in bar-highlighting being 2 bars off
- Fixed: Changing lead-in after generating does not trigger generate needed icon
- Fixed: Bar highlighting during playback should not scroll chord sheet if the current row is the end of the song
Summary of changes for build 609: (Oct 4) - Fixed: MultiRiff: Access violation if selected region starts before bar 1.
- Fixed: When old line-based lyrics are imported using the "auto-split" option, spaces should be inserted before capital letters.
- Fixed: Copy/Move a MIDI track should ignore option to copy/move audio.
- Fixed: If using Copy/Move Tracks to move an entire MIDI track, the source track still appears to contain MIDI events.
- Fixed: The Mixer did not properly redraw after visiting the RealDrums Preferences dialog.
- Fixed: Program might crash when opening the RealTracks Picker.
- Fixed: Issues with yellow time indicator in the Notation window.
- Fixed: Generating custom RealTracks in the Audio Edit window would force the RealTrack to be in Direct Input mode.
- Fixed: Possible crash when using the Piano Roll with more than 5000 MIDI events.
- Fixed: Some MicroChords might not be saved in song file.
- Fixed: Undoing a style selection did not restore the selected RealTracks on higher tracks.
- Fixed: Shift+click Play and Generate should force frozen tracks to regenerate.
- Fixed: RealTracks Picker might not find the right audition demos.
- Fixed: RealTracks Picker audition demos might be delayed.
- Fixed: Current RealTracks is not selected when opening RealTracks Picker.
- Fixed: Current RealDrums is not selected when opening RealDrums Picker.
- Added: "Show RealDrums with stems" check box added to the RealDrums picker.
- Fixed: Some audio interfaces might not be able to record audio.
- Fixed: mysong.wav did not appear to be loaded visually when starting playback.
- Fixed: Event List editor should allow editing any track.
- Fixed: When a RealTrack becomes editable, there should be only one Undo step to get back to the uneditable state.
- Fixed: Possible crash if "Auto-Fix Sour Notes" setting is used on RealTracks.
- Fixed: [#] filter did not work in the MIDI SuperTracks Picker.
Summary of changes for DAW Plugin 4.8.7: (Oct 4) - Added: Now runs natively on Mac Silicon machines (About dialog now shows if plugin is running natively or using Rosetta 2)
- Fixed: Tooltips in Preferences dialog do not fit in tip area.
- Fixed: Custom STY mixer settings were not applied when rendering songs.
- Fixed: Memory leak when re-generating RealTracks.
- Fixed: The media player's volume slider never pops up.
Summary of changes for build 605: (July 7) - Fixed: Saved videos of notation window were blank.
- Fixed: Make Notation Video dialog did not allow you to select Utility tracks.
- Fixed: Make Notation Video dialog did not allow you to use custom dimensions for notation videos.
- Fixed: Graphical glitches when entering chords if using PG Chords font.
- Fixed: If a track is assigned to a MIDI output port, notes should not be sent to any plugins.
- Fixed: Filter is retained when reopening the Hi-Q Patch selector dialog.
- Fixed: Utility tracks could not be exported to XML.
- Fixed: Hanging notes when stopping song (eg =BOMB.STY).
- Fixed: [Panic] button might not turn off some notes.
- Fixed: Favourites are not showing in the RealDrums picker.
- Fixed: "No Preset wanted" should appear at the top of the Hi-Q picker list.
- Fixed: Re-saving a song file with a different name would not save the user audio tracks if the original format was compressed (eg m4a, mp3).
- Fixed: Mixer might not update properly after loading some songs.
- Fixed: Possible issues with recording on slower hard drives.
- Fixed: The audio import dialog would not appear after previously importing audio.
- Fixed: Dragging an automation node should move all the selected nodes.
- Fixed: "Rosetta mode" will be displayed in About dialog if running on an ARM machine (eg M1 processor).
- Fixed: Shift+mouse-wheel will scroll the track position in the Audio Edit window.
- Fixed: Vocal synth was not working properly for English.
Summary of changes for DAW Plugin 4.6.15: (Oct 4) - Fixed: Track name is not showing correctly in localized versions.
- Fixed: Clicking on scrollbar section for track page should jump to that page
- Fixed: Extra MultiRiff track is visible in 'Track Table' view
- Fixed: Clicking on utility track in 'Track Table' view causes track to jump to the top
- Fixed: Arrow keys and scroll skip over track 2 and 3.
- Fixed: Mouse wheel scroll in track table is too sensitive
- Fixed: Cancelling out of style picker before generating should cancel generation
- Fixed: First hit of drum count-in is heard even when drums are muted
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New RealTracks Released with Band-in-a-Box 2025!
We’ve expanded the Band-in-a-Box® RealTracks library with 202 incredible new RealTracks (in sets 449-467) across Jazz, Blues, Funk, World, Pop, Rock, Country, Americana, and Praise & Worship—featuring your most requested styles!
Jazz, Blues & World (Sets 449–455):
These RealTracks includes “Soul Jazz” with Neil Swainson (bass), Mike Clark (drums), Charles Treadway (organ), Miles Black (piano), and Brent Mason (guitar). Enjoy “Requested ’60s” jazz, classic acoustic blues with Colin Linden, and more of our popular 2-handed piano soloing. Plus, a RealTracks first—Tango with bandoneon, recorded in Argentina!
Rock & Pop (Sets 456–461):
This collection includes Disco, slap bass ‘70s/‘80s pop, modern and ‘80s metal with Andy Wood, and a unique “Songwriter Potpourri” featuring Chinese folk instruments, piano, banjo, and more. You’ll also find a muted electric guitar style (a RealTracks first!) and “Producer Layered Guitar” styles for slick "produced" sound.
Country, Americana & Praise (Sets 462–467):
We’ve added new RealTracks across bro country, Americana, praise & worship, vintage country, and songwriter piano. Highlights include Brent Mason (electric guitar), Eddie Bayers (drums), Doug Jernigan (pedal steel), John Jarvis (piano), Glen Duncan (banjo, mandolin & fiddle), Mike Harrison (electric bass) and more—offering everything from modern sounds to heartfelt Americana styles
Check out all the 202 New RealTracks (in sets 456-467)
And, if you are looking for more, the 2025 49-PAK (for $49) includes an additional 20 RealTracks with exciting new sounds and genre-spanning styles. Enjoy RealTracks firsts like Chinese instruments (guzheng & dizi), the bandoneon in an authentic Argentine tango trio, and the classic “tic-tac” baritone guitar for vintage country.
You’ll also get slick ’80s metal guitar from Andy Wood, modern metal with guitarist Nico Santora, bass player Nick Schendzielos, and drummer Aaron Stechauner, more praise & worship, indie-folk, modern/bro country with Brent Mason, and “Songwriter Americana” with Johnny Hiland.
Plus, enjoy user-requested styles like Soul Jazz RealDrums, fast Celtic Strathspey guitar, and Chill Hop piano & drums!
The 2025 49-PAK is loaded with other great new add-ons as well. Learn more about the 2025 49-PAK!
Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac!
With your version 2025 for Mac Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons FREE! Or upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for only $49 to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks!
These PAKs are loaded with additional add-ons to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box®!
This Free Bonus PAK includes:
- The 2025 RealCombos Booster PAK:
-For Pro customers, this includes 33 new RealTracks and 65+ new RealStyles.
-For MegaPAK customers, this includes 29 new RealTracks and 45+ new RealStyles.
-For UltraPAK customers, this includes 20 new RealStyles.
- Look Ma! More MIDI 13: Country & Americana
- Instrumental Studies Set 22: 2-Hand Piano Soloing - Rhythm Changes
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 44: Jazz Piano
- Artist Performance Set 17: Songs with Vocals 7
- Playable RealTracks Set 4
- RealDrums Stems Set 7: Jazz with Mike Clark
- SynthMaster Sounds and Styles (with audio demos)
- 128 GM MIDI Patch Audio Demos.
Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:
- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyles,
- FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
- Look Ma! More MIDI 14: SynthMaster,
- Instrumental Studies Set 23: More '80s Hard Rock Soloing,
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 45: More SynthMaster
- Artist Performance Set 18: Songs with Vocals 8
- RealDrums Stems Set 8: Pop, Funk & More with Jerry Roe
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®!
New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Mac!
Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Mac!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!
We've been hard at it to bring you the latest and greatest in this 9th installment of our popular XPro Styles PAK series! Included are 75 styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres (25 styles each) that fans have come to expect, as well as 25 styles in this volume's wildcard genre: funk & R&B!
If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!
Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.
Video: XPro Styles PAK 9 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Windows!
Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Windows!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!
We've been hard at it to bring you the latest and greatest in this 9th installment of our popular XPro Styles PAK series! Included are 75 styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres (25 styles each) that fans have come to expect, as well as 25 styles in this volume's wildcard genre: funk & R&B!
If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!
Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.
Video: XPro Styles PAK 9 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: VST3 Plugin Support
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® now includes support for VST3 plugins, alongside VST and AU. Use them with MIDI or audio tracks for even more creative possibilities in your music production.
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Macs®: VST3 Plugin Support
Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: Using VST3 Plugins
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