Install www.autohotkey.com V1 then set C:\Program Files\AutoHotkey\AutoHotkey.exe to Run As Administrator by right click if you are running Biab As Administrator.
*Before first use, go into The Style Picker, "Clear Filter", then Actions > "Copy List to clipboard" this may take some time. You will then have StyleListTabDelimited.Txt in C:\bb\Data. Also Actions > Set Dialog Options > Show current style in list even... > "never" Do the same in the RealTrack and RealDrum Pickers, "Show All" and uncheck "Show RealTracks that are N/A" then click the "Copy List" this may take some time. Do the same in the RealDrum Picker. You will then have RealTracksList.txt and RealDrumsList.txt in C:\bb\Data. Open the ahk script with NotePad or text editor, set it to your paths then save: Line 32: these are defaults, if you have everything on C:\ you should not have to edit. STYdemos := "C:\bb\RealTracks\Data\Style Demos Audio\" RTdemos := "C:\bb\Demos\RealTracks - Demos\" RDdemos := "C:\bb\RealTracks\Data\RealDrums Demos Audio\" STYtxt := "C:\bb\Data\StyleListTabDelimited.Txt" RTtxt := "C:\bb\Data\RealTracksList.Txt" RDtxt := "C:\bb\Data\RealDrumsList.Txt" AllDrums := "C:\bb\Data\ALLDrumFolderNames.txt"
Audio Detection is used when playing multiple selection of styles using the chord sheet, it will sense when the audio has stopped to play the next style. To use this feature use the Windows MME audio device driver in Biab.
Columns can be moved by dragging the column title. You can run the script from anywhere or create a folder C:\bb\Scripts CSVQF-Biab-Multi-Picker-Injector.ahk is the Biab Styles script CSVQF.ahk is the original that you can open other csv or tab delimited files with Double click will play Ctrl or Shift click will select multiple styles to play with "Play All Selected" Set the Play Time Sec or Full. *Have Mixer in Floating Mode showing all tracks. Make sure Looping is disabled for previewing Styles with chords.
The whole idea of this is to have what's been asked for already, a multi picker that is always on top and you don't have to go in and out of picker windows then not be able to access Baib while in the jail window. If you could type a RealTrack number in the Mixer it would speed things up. The "RD3" picker (that you type in the chord sheet) is very slow and also shows the current Drum in the list that stuffs thing up with AHK (see pic below), the RT3 is pretty good, if you could leave it open like the Alt+F8 Regenerate Part window that is not a Jail, you could have a multi tab floating Picker for direct access without having to go in and out of pickers. You could have Style, RealTracks, RealDrums, Midi Super Tracks, Midi tracks, UserTracks (with Holds) and loops all in the one picker.
If Biab had scripting it can be all done in a short time without having to wait yet another year to maybe get it. The one above took a few days to make not a few years.
I have just started to play around with it and test it and looks very good.
Exactly what I have been waiting for, for a long time.
It is so good to be able to efficiently filter and make selections of styles, RTs and drums and to be able to audit the selection in various ways. Really good to be able to audit it against my chords. And the same for the RTs and the drums. So good to be able to efficiently make a selection and audit the drums and listen to the nuances in the patterns and rhythms in the selection.
(this level of functionality would be the basic level that I would expect from a modern software package and I am very surprised it is not yet available within BIAB).
Also, make sure Looping is disabled for previewing Styles with chords.
It can be tweaked and polished, it can have other functions added to it. The SGU Playlist Player could be added to the top ListBox from a DropDownList option. Rather than waiting years for things to get implemented. Users should take a bit more interest in AHK as it's not that hard and there is plenty of help in the AHK forum for just about anything you need to do. You can right click the ahk script to compile it into an exe and add whatever icon you want. Also: Free Biab Chord Picker Tool, BiabVST, Standalone version
BiaB 2022 has a new feature called MultiRiff, which is a jailed partial regen function.
BiaB 2023 introduces Alt+F8 partial regen feature, which is non-jailed, you can work on other part of the software while Alt+F8 window is open.
For partial regen, a user needs to constantly going back and forth between selecting, regenerating, playback. A jailed action is impossible to work with.
Guess the MultiRiff feature is a complete garbage now.
A Canadian music producer, singer songwriter, composer, and professional guitarist.
Yes get rid of all the jail windows ! I suggested that years back to do the MultiRiff, like you do with F5 to start and stop a RealTrack a certain bars only do it with the same instrument on all 7 tracks but this was made redundant when they eventually made the regen at any bar, but it was in a jail window that I said was too difficult and should be free floating but it got released out of beta testing still in a jail window and had to wait another year to be set free from jail.
Guess the MultiRiff feature is a complete garbage now.
Multiriff isn't garbage - it's okay and works within its limits and parameters. It's not brilliant but I'm certain most users are happy enough with it. I find it limiting but not garbage. Your commentary, on the other hand....
Musocity - GREAT work - stellar even. You keep "pushing the envelope" at such a pace that PG can't keep up with the concepts let alone the code. Your mind is a busy but seemingly very tidy place when it comes to music & linearity.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
There are still quite a few people that don't realize that there are TWO menus for partial regeneration:
F8 Original method, introduced in 2022 which is modal/window jailed - you can't edit anything on chord sheet, do other commands, etc., without closing it first
And a new one, from 2023
ALT+F8 Which is non modal. You can do other tasks as: edit chordsheet, change views or even call out picker with that window opened
They are very similar in their functions. Original "F8" has slightly more controls. Hopefully we will see these two combined into a single, non-modal tool that will include all functions of both.
--- MusicVillain, If you don't see the benefit of extra items in original F8, doesn't mean it's garbage. Also, to all people that are still on 2022, F8 is a very useful tool, which was highly requested.
Here's a very simple example of how easy this is to create your own automated functions and actions. Use WinActivate, ahk_class TBandWindow to focus on the application window , window ID or name MsgBox, 4096, Message, Piano is Closed 4096 will keep MsgBox on top Message is name of window or MsgBox, Just this message only Sleep, is just a wait time
Use the WindowSpy.ahk that comes with AutoHotkey in it's install folder and Simple-Spy to get the ID of windows or other buttons or controls.
CSVQF-Biab-Multi-Picker-Injector.zip Added: PlayList Player This uses Windows audio device so set Biab to the windows audio device Browse for Song folder Select songs to play with Ctrl+click or Shift+click Press "Play" to play all selected Select any Instruments to Mute
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
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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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