Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® is here with many major features and an amazing collection of new content!

There are many major new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®. The program now features a sleek, modern GUI redesign across all areas, including toolbars, windows, and workflow. A new side toolbar provides quick access to track selection, the MultiPicker Library, and other key windows. The Multi-View feature allows multiple windows and elements to be displayed as layered panels without overlap, creating a highly flexible workspace. Many windows—including Tracks, Piano Roll, and more—have been redesigned for improved usability and a cleaner, more intuitive interface.

We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio to MIDI, so it can be viewed in notation or played as MIDI. It can transcribe the entire file (all pitched instruments) and all drums. Or it can transcribe individual instruments within the audio (drums, bass, guitars/piano, vocals). This uses an AI neural net to produce results that are accurate and sound very musical when played. Simply choose an audio file (mp3, .m4a, .wav etc.) of your favorite band/pop song and then choose the instrument(s) that you want to transcribe and destination track(s) for MIDI. You can get transcriptions of the instruments (bass, drums, guitars/pianos, vocals), which you can play standalone or along with the audio of the song. This is a great way to learn new songs, as you can watch the parts play on piano keyboard or guitar fretboard. Use this along with the “AI-Stems” feature, and you can also split the original audio into separate tracks.

And many more...

Along with Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®, we've released the following:
The 2026 49-PAK includes an impressive collection of 20 bonus RealTracks, featuring exciting additions to add to your RealTracks library. We have exciting country-rhythm guitar styles from PG Music favorites Johnny Hiland and Brent Mason. We also have more exciting modern-pop styles, giving you that modern radio sound! We also have indie-folk styles, with guitar, bass, 6-string bass used as a high-chording instrument, with acoustic guitar and banjo. And we also have some dedicated "cymbal fills" RealDrums, which can be used as an added layer, and work very well with low-key folky styles with other percussion.

We're offering special prices on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrades until December 31, 2025 - save up to 50%!

We've packed our 2026 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some incredible Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Windows 2026 packages, but for more even more Add-ons (including 20 Unreleased RealTracks/RealDrums!) upgrade it to the 2026 49-PAK for only $49. Check out our Bonus PAKs page for more information and demos.

The Band-in-a-Box® packages page list all the purchase options available, but here's a summary for you:

Band-in-a-Box® Pro
First-time purchase: $129
Upgrade from Version 2025: $59 (reg: $69)
Upgrade from Version 2024 or earlier or crossgrade: $69 (reg: $79)
**Special 2026 Program Only Update from 2025: $49
**Requires Version 2025. Includes version 2026 program updates only. (No other Add-ons or Bonus PAKs.)

Band-in-a-Box® MegaPAK
First-time purchase: $269
Upgrade from Version 2025: $89 (reg: $149)
Upgrade from Version 2024 or earlier or crossgrade: $99 (reg: $159)

Band-in-a-Box® UltraPAK
First-time purchase: $469
Upgrade from Version 2025: $149 (reg: $279)
Upgrade from Version 2024 or earlier or crossgrade: $169 (reg: $299)

Band-in-a-Box® UltraPAK+
First-time purchase: $569
Upgrade from Version 2025: $179 (reg: $379)
Upgrade from Version 2024 or earlier or crossgrade: $199 (reg: $399)
Note: The difference between the UltraPAK and the UltraPAK+ is that the Songs & Lessons PAK is included in the UltraPAK+ package.

Band-in-a-Box® Audiophile Edition (Download Only Version)
The Audiophile Edition is enhanced with FLAC files, which are 60% smaller than WAV files while maintaining identical audio quality. ~790 GB Download[/b].
First-time purchase: $619
Upgrade from Version 2025: $429
Upgrade from Version 2024 or earlier or crossgrade: $449
2026 PlusPAK Upgrade from Version 2025 Audiophile Edition: $149 (*Requires the 2025 Audiophile Edition.) **Only available for a limited time!**
Upgrade from any previous Audiophile (2024 or earlier): $299 (*Requires any previous Audiophile Edition Version 2024 or earlier.)

Band-in-a-Box® Audiophile Edition (Physical Version)
The Audiophile Edition is enhanced with FLAC files, which are 60% smaller than WAV files while maintaining identical audio quality. This ships on a fast 1TB SSD.
First-time purchase: $669
Upgrade from Version 2025: $479
Upgrade from Version 2024 or earlier or crossgrade: $499
Upgrade from Version 2025 Audiophile: $199 (reg: $299) (*Requires Version 2025 Audiophile Edition.)
Upgrade from any previous Audiophile (2024 or earlier): $349 (*Requires any previous Audiophile Edition Version 2024 or earlier.)

Band-in-a-Box® PlusPAK Upgrade
PlusPAK Upgrade from Version 2025: $99 (reg: $129) **Includes: 2026 program updates and the 202 NEW RealTracks in Sets 468-488!
(The PlusPAK is designed to upgrade 2025 UltraPAK & UltraPAK+ users who are downloading their upgrade or do not want to purchase a new hard drive.)

And, if you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!

Last edited by Catherine; 12/04/25 07:49 AM.