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I just got BIAB 2023 upgrade and also ordered all the Xtra packs. I am upgrading from 2018. At that time I made backups of my previous 2016 version and backup copy of 2018. What I don't know, however, how the upgrade will be installed. Will it add the upgrade files to the previous version? Or will it totally overwrite the previous version? So is it necessary to make backups of previous versions? And copy of the upgraded version? Or is this just taking unnecessary space on my drive? What is your view? Thanks
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It seems pretty safe to install the upgrade over the existing installation. The install seems to try quite hard to not damage anything. It will, I think, install any RealTracks and/or Styles that have had corrections made to them.
It should(*) leave alone any of your personal stuff like UserTracks and songs.
(*) "Should" actually means nothing, but I do believe the install behaves sensibly.
That said, I have a little stack of portable hard drives on my desk to which I copy things like this before any major changes "just in case". I can get a 1TB portable drive for £50 (~$50) and it seems a small price to pay to avoid possible heartache. Caveat emptor.
Unless you're using the audiophile edition, you can download the install files over again from PGM's servers if you wish. There is some uncertainty over the content of bonus packs that come most/each year, but many people believe they get rolled into later editions.
Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful.
AVL:MXE Linux; Windows 11
BIAB2025 Audiophile, a bunch of other software.
Kawai MP6, Ui24R, Focusrite Saffire Pro40 and Scarletts
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My process (for the past 12 years or so) is to make a complete backup of my bb and Realband folders on a different hard drive. Then I install the new stuff right into the original location with the previous version. That way you 1) have a backup and 2) do an additive install and don't lose anything from past purchases.
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Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
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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
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!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 German Version is Here!
Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!
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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
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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